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Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(14th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Love, Lust, And Valentine's Day

Scripture:
"Jesus said to him, "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment" Matthew 22: 37, 38

*Message*

Valentine's Day is usually deemed a day of love in different parts of the world. But considering the carnality a lot of folks have attached to it, it is always necessary to have conversations revolving around separating love and lust.

In the Bible, we saw a strong man, Samson, who was raised by God as a Deliverer of his people. Unfortunately, he was drawn by lust to a dangerous woman whom he thought he loved and ended up destroying his glorious destiny on the lap of an enemy whom he thought loved him (Judges chapter 13 - 16).

God is Love, and since we were created in His image and likeness, it follows that we are also creatures of love, created to love and receive love. We all have the innate desire to love (to give and show love to others), as well as to crave to receive love from others (to be shown love in return). This is a characteristic of a normal person created in God's image and likeness.

However, the error of many lies with where they go to seek love, and what they fall in love with. Hence, many are in problem today because they fall in love with dangerous persons and things that were designed by the evil devil to carry out his evil mission - to steal, to kill and destroy (John 10:10).

Problem arises when you fail to channel your love to the right One - the True Lover. You are configured to love God your Creator first and above any other, and to receive love from Him above anything else. When you are saturated with God's Love and you find pure fulfillment inside of Him alone, it guides how you give love to those around you, and you are directed to like only the things He permits (which won't be harmful to you)

You can explore love inside of God (which is what you are destined to do) through faith in Jesus Christ. As you embrace Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, He sends a tangible Lover to your life - the Holy Spirit. As you grow in love with Him, He empowers you to keep attending to the business of love in the right way.

Stop seeking pleasure from sinful and harmful persons and places and things. They are polluted counterfeits of the original thing - that you enjoy pure pleasure in your relationship with the Lord Jesus. I'm inviting you into this peaceful life, as you surrender your life to Jesus today.

Prayers
Help me dear LORD to love You above everything else.

Further Reading

I John‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(13th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Great Things Happen When We Pray (3)

Scripture:
Mark 1:35 NKJV
[35] Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.

*Message*

It's very important to pray. Indeed, great things happen when we pray (in us, with us, and through us). Indeed, spending a good time in prayer will always produce results. Men and women of prayer are the only ones that can represent God's will in this world. Wise people give themselves vehemently to prayer.

Jesus Himself made it a habit to spend quality time in prayer every day, and it represents a model we should follow as His sons and daughters. If, despite being God, He invested so much in prayers, then we must do even more.

Also, remember that one of the strengths of the Apostles of the LORD revolves around their investments in prayers. In fact, they willingly abandoned all manner of distractions just to busy themselves with prayers - hence, they were proactive in turning the world upside down for the Lord. Do you want to affect the world for the glory of God, too? Give yourself to prayers!

*Prayer*
I'm strengthened to pray at all times. I'm not distracted by the cares of this world.

*Further Reading*
Acts 6:4 NKJV
[4] but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(12th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Great Things Happen When We Pray (2)

Scripture:
Luke 11:1 NKJV
[1] Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”


*Message*
When you closely observe Jesus' life and ministry, one of the things you learn is that as a believer, prayer should be as natural as eating. Jesus lived a praying life, so much so that even right now in heaven, He is still making intercession for us (talk about old habits don't go away!)

However, to get results in prayer, we must pray the way the Bible instructs us to pray. Prayer in the New Testament should be based on the word. God's word must abide in your spirit as you are in God. You can learn how to pray so you get better results with prayer.

First, we are to pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus. Yes, we pray to the Father, in the Name of Jesus, by the Holy Spirit. The Name of Jesus is the ticket by which we gain legal access to the realm of God.

*Prayer*
I'm strengthened to pray at all times. I'm not distracted by the cares of this world.

*Further Reading*
Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
[15] Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(11th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Great Things Happen When We Pray

Scripture:
John 15:7 NKJV
[7] If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

*Message*

Why is prayer necessary? For many reasons! As humans, we have needs that can never be met physically - hence the need for prayer. Prayer is a supernatural activity that plugs us into the spiritual realm where we can fetch realities and divine resources that can never be purchased with money.

God has asked us to pray at all times, and this is one of the reasons we pray. When you pray, you obey divine commands, which pleases the LORD. Prayer is an avenue for interactions with the Divine. God wants fellowship with us at all times, and prayer helps make that a reality with great ease.

In prayer, you are able to converse with God your Father. It is developing a rich deep fellowship with Him. You share your burdens and weaknesses while God shares His strength and ability!

*Prayer*
I'm strengthened to pray at all times. I'm not distracted by the cares of this world.

*Further Reading*
Luke 11:1 NKJV
[1] Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(10th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Soul Care

Scripture:
II Corinthians 10:5 NKJV
casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

*Message*

The soul is an integral aspect of Man that has a lot of power in determining if or not you will experience destiny actualization. The state of your soul can affect the quality of your spirit's health, as well as your body's.

Your soul is the doorway to your spirit, and whatever is happening to your soul will affect your spirit. In all your attempts to ensure your spirit keeps flourishing as a spiritual being, you must never neglect taking appropriate care of your soul.

Your thought life is always a zone the enemy always aims for. The kingdom of darkness is aware that if it can defeat an individual in their thought life, such a person is going to willingly embrace defeat. But if the enemy can't defeat you in your thought life, he can't defeat you in life.

Hence, you must always renew your mind with God's word, as it brings transformation. If you keep the testimonies of God in your soul, it gives enlightenment to your spirit.

*Prayer*
I bring my soul under subjection to God's perfect Will everyday.

*Further Reading*
Romans 12:2 NKJV
[2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

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Happy Sunday! Always remember, Jesus is LORD, and He loves you soo much ❤️

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional (9th February 2025)

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: What To Do With Your Body

Scripture:

Romans 12:1 NKJV
[1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

Message

What you do with your body is part of your worship of God. You were created to worship God with all of your being - spirit and soul and body. This is when you can experience the true bliss of destiny actualization. However, the flesh (the fallen nature of mankind) finds it easy to latch upon your unregenerated body to make you go against God and the things of the Spirit meant for your good.

When you embrace Jesus as Lord and Savior, your human spirit contacts eternal life and becomes regenerated. Your spirit is led by the Holy Spirit, and you must do all it takes to ensure your body (and your soul) is subscribed to the rulership of your spirit.

Our focus scripture informs us of the importance of presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice on the altar of God's worship, where you intentionally mortify your body to only serve the purposes of God every single day, giving Him pleasure in all you do.

When you notice any imperfection in your body (immorality, evil desire, covetousness, etc), what you do is to be proactive in getting such mortified by getting it starved.

*Prayer*

I bring my body under subjection to God's perfect Will everyday.

*Further Reading*
Colossians 3:5 NKJV
[5] Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(8th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Meditate The Word

Scripture:
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
[8] This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

*Message*

Our emphasis have been to be saturated with the knowledge of how to be led by the Spirit of God, doing all that can be done to make your human spirit always alive to the leading of the Holy Spirit Who will guide you into your inheritances and empower you therefore to become all you must be in destiny.

Success in destiny is a function of wisdom; wisdom (true wisdom) comes as you meditate on God's word. As consistent with the law of meditation, what you constantly meditate upon is what you will practice in your life.

The more an individual meditates in God's word (feeding your spirit), the more you will be familiar with the Holy Spirit. So, make it a habit to give yourself actively to Scriptures. Read it, think upon it, ponder upon the truths, confess it, and you will always be divinely enhanced.

*Prayer*
I'm disciplined to stay committed to God's word.

*Further Reading*
Psalms 1:2 NKJV
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(7th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Can God Lead You Through Dreams?

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

Yes, God can give you dreams that contain illumination and directions from Him, even as a child of God in the New Testament dispensation. You know, God still conveys messages to His children through visions, and dreams can also be a vehicle through which visions can be passed.

However, the major way God wants to lead you is by His Spirit. His Spirit communicates light with your spirit, and you walk in His directives. It is, therefore, very important to know the LORD via the Word of God. The word of God helps sharpens your spirit to be sensitive to the Truth reveals by the Holy Spirit (the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth).

Dreams can come from multiple sources, and even the devil can give you dreams for various mischievous and evil purposes. When you are so saturated with the knowledge of God through the Word of God, it gets easier to know when a dream is from God.

*Prayer*

I'm sensitive to the voice of my spirit. I'm led by God and not circumstances.

*Further Reading*
Acts 18:9-10 MSG
One night the Master spoke to Paul in a dream: “Keep it up, and don’t let anyone intimidate or silence you. No matter what happens, I’m with you and no one is going to be able to hurt you. You have no idea how many people I have on my side in this city."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(6th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God (7)

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

There are times when the LORD can give you directions and light via prophecies. In the New Testament, we discovered that as a gift/manifestation of the Spirit, prophecy has three main components, namely: edification, exhortation, and comfort.

"But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men." (I Corinthians 14:3)

Prophecy can be a vehicle to the word of wisdom (something known to God to happen in the future) and can be a vehicle through which God can lead and guide. It is helpful to know how to stir up the atmosphere of prophecy, whether personally or in an assembly of other brethren.

For some, when they are in a moment of deep worship, God begin to give them inspired sayings. These are things they never thought about before. You can even experience such moments when in deep meditation of Scriptures. These inspired words are very powerful, as they could be divine speaking meant to achieve some purposes.

*Prayer*
I'm sensitive to the voice of my spirit. I'm led by God and not circumstances.

*Further Reading*
Ephesians 5:18-19
[18] And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, [19] speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(5th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God (6)

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

There are times when the voice of God Himself can command you to do something. For instance, in Acts 8:29, it was expressed: "Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.” That was His authoritative voice, and you will always know He is the one.

Nevertheless, it is very important not to seek to "hear a voice." You know, some people lock themselves up in fasting and say, "Until I hear a voice from heaven." The dangerous thing here is that there are different voices, and if you seriously seek one, you will definitely hear one. You can hear the voice of demons who parade as Angels of light, and your life will become useless if you start obeying their dictates.

An easy way to always recognize God's voice and leading is through a vivid understanding of His word. Always give the word of God first place in your life and make His Word a priority above everything else.

*Prayer*
I'm sensitive to the voice of my spirit. I'm led by God and not circumstances.

*Further Reading*
Proverbs 4:20
My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(4th February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God (5)

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

We make different decisions everyday, and God wants to lead you in making just the right ones through a witness in your spirit, given by the Holy Spirit. If you can pay attention to this inward witness, you will always be better and ahead of the folks around you not submitted to the government of God.

Also, your human spirit has a voice known as the conscience. This is a technology God has inputted in us all meant to hold us back from wrongdoings.

There are times when your human spirit will tell you things it hears from God. It is always helpful to follow whatever is right you know in your conscience to do. Remember, conscience is different from reasoning. While reasoning is the voice of the mind, conscience is the voice of the spirit.

*Prayer*
I'm sensitive to the voice of my spirit. I'm led by God and not circumstances.
*Further Reading*
Acts 24:16 NKJV
[16] This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(2nd February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God (3)

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

So, God will guide you by your human spirit, as it has been configured to operate as His candle (Proverbs 20:27). Your regenerated spirit (after it has been baptised with eternal life upon embracing Jesus as Lord and Savior) is a very strong divine asset you must learn to maximize fully if you want to become all God has destined you to be.

You should be aware already that your promised land is awaiting your emergence, and your inheritances can't wait for you to come claim them. Actually, what God wants for you is to guide and lead you into your inheritances by His Spirit. You don't have to struggle, God's Spirit knows every single thing!

In this phase of life, you need to lay hold of the blessings God has kept for you meant to be utilized for your destiny actualization. Good enough, the Spirit of God will guide you into God's blessings, and your life will always flourish above the limitations of your society.

*Prayers*
I yield to the dictates of all the Lord deposits in my spirit. I'm no longer confused!

*Further Reading*
Psalms 18:36 NKJV
You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(1st February 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God (2)

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

You must first realise that you can be perfectly led by the Spirit of God as a new testament era believer, and this is actually one of the core peculiarities that has set us aside from old testament folks. God wants you to always be guided and be in the know about all that concerns you.

Folks subjected to the corrupt world system are still groping in darkness and confusion - but this is never the lot of God's sons and daughters. You don't have to be in confusion at any point in time, you have God's Spirit residing in you.

It is also necessary to know that God will guide you by your human spirit. Your spirit is His candle (Proverbs 20:27). When you embrace the gospel of Jesus (His sufferings for your sins, His death on the Cross, and His ascension into heaven), you became a new creature. Your human spirit receives a divine spark that makes it possible to interact with the LORD.

*Prayers*
I'm led by God's Spirit at all times.

*Further Reading*
Proverbs 20:27 NKJV
[27] The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(31st January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

So, we know already that the LORD Jesus has given sons of God the responsibility of delivering creation from its current state of helplessness, and it is necessary for sons of God to arise and manifest. Sons of God are those submitted to the government of the Holy Ghost and live based on His words and directives.

In the Old Testament, God led His people through prophets as well as other means. However, in our New Testament dispensation of grace, God primarily leads His people through His Spirit that resides in our human spirit.

For your own divine well-being and flourishing, you must learn to be led by the Spirit of God. It gets easier as you always yearn for the Lord's leading in all ways and things. You must always have a disposition of only doing the things God wants you to do and not what you feel like doing.

In the next couple of days, we will learn how to be led by the Spirit of God.

*Prayer*
I yield myself to be led by the Spirit of God at all times.

*Further Reading*
Proverbs 20:27 KJV
[27] The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, Searching all the inward parts of the belly.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(30th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: What Makes You A Son Of God?

Scripture:
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

*Message*

Recently, we've been talking about how that the LORD Jesus has given sons of God the responsibility of delivering creation from its current state of helplessness, and how sons of God must arise and manifest - since their manifestation is God's strategy to destroy the works of the devil upon creation. It is therefore necessary to look upon the set of persons who can aptly fall into that category.

Please note that "sons of God" in this context is not about the male gender. It is, however, a divine position that can be occupied by anyone that meets the requirements - female or male, old or young.

You see, after submitting to Jesus Christ and embracing Him as Lord and Saviour, you become a child of God, and you're welcomed into the family of heaven. You must, however, grow into maturity in God (childhood to sonship), characterized by your submission to the government of the Holy Spirit.

"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14 ‬‬

Sons of God are submitted to the government of the Holy Ghost and live based on the words and directives of the Holy Ghost (through scriptures and through direct speaking of the Spirit). They always yearn for the Lord's leading in all ways and things. They only do the things God wants them to do and not what they feel like doing (unlike baby Christians who only act based on their own feelings or interests).

Hence, Heaven partners with sons of God by giving them certain exceptional responsibilities that produce exceptional results and grant them exceptional accolades - one of which is delivering creation out of bondage. They are trusted with great eternal resources that establish them as being exceptional. These are things that can't be entrusted into the hands of a baby.

*Prayer*
I'm a son of God, led by the Spirit, and submitted to the His government and directives

*Further Reading*
Romans 8:19 KJV
[19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(29th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: It’s Time For Your Manifestation

Scripture:
Romans 8:19 KJV

[19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

*Message*

The devil has utilized sin to damage the sanctity and configuration of creation, and the kingdom of darkness is working hard to retain the status quo. Darkness has shifted creation from functioning the way it ought to, leaving creation helplessly restless, awaiting deliverance.

Jesus has given sons of God the responsibility of delivering creation from its current state of helplessly. Hence, sons of God must arise and manifest - your manifestation is an effective platform to bring deliverance to a tired creation.

Your manifestation as a son of God is God's strategy to destroy the works of the devil upon creation. Remember, creation has harboured systems, structures, ideas, concepts, orientation, etc, designed by the enemy to rebel against God's perfect will and frustrate His agenda. As God's son, it's time to manifest and destroy all of these things.

*Prayers*
In the Name of Jesus, I arise as God's battle axe to rescue the creation from bondage.

*Further Reading*

I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(28th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest (6)

Scripture:

I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

*Message*

I John 3:8 was drawing a lot of attention to how Jesus' manifestation heavily revolved around destroying the works of the devil. However, the verse started with the issue of sin, how the devil has sinned from the beginning. Hence, darkness is an aftermath of sin.

It is therefore necessary that we discuss the issue of sin, as there won't be darkness in the first place if not for the problem of sin. Sin emanated from Lucifer's resolve to rebel against God in heaven, and even after he was banished to the earth realm alongside his demonic lieutenants, rebellion has been the hallmark of sin.

Sin is rebelling against God's perfect will intentionally. Darkness flourishes in sin. The agenda of the kingdom of darkness flourishes in sin. If we can snatch a person out of the grips of sin, through the blessings of God's righteousness imputed via faith in Christ Jesus, the party is over for the devil.

If we can make a territory repent from rebelling against God's perfect will, darkness will be swallowed by light, and the works of the kingdom of darkness over such a territory becomes ineffective.

Faith in Christ Jesus is God's ultimate solution for the problem of sin.

*Prayers*
Pray for individuals and territories yet to embrace the light of Jesus Christ.

*Further Reading*
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(27th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest (5)

Scripture:

I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

*Message*

Yesterday, we established the truth that if you want to be supernaturally made manifest by God Himself, you must understand the eternal purpose your manifestation is meant to serve. Remember, our anchor scripture says, "For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

What purpose was the manifestation of Jesus meant to serve? It is the purpose of destroying the works of the devil! His manifestation is a platform to destroy the works of the devil.

The works of the devil are the works of darkness. Darkness refers to rebellion against God's perfect will per time. Hence, the works of darkness are systems, structures, ideas, concepts, orientation, etc, designed by the enemy to rebel against God's perfect will and frustrate His agenda.

In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul would refer to these as "every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God." So, Jesus was made manifest to destroy systems, structures, ideas, concepts, orientation, etc, designed by the enemy to rebel against God's perfect will and frustrate His agenda on the earth realm.

His manifestation was a platform that brought "every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God...into captivity to the obedience of Christ."

This must also be the purpose you seek to be made manifest.

*Prayers*
My pursuit of fulfilling destiny is to serve God's purposes and not for selfish ambitions.

*Further Reading*
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(26th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest (4)

Scripture:

I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

*Message*

There is a purpose why Jesus was made manifest - namely, to "destroy the works of the devil". Manifestation is not merely for showoff and fame; it is a serious eternal business with eternal significance. Your manifestation as God's son or daughter is part of God's strategy for kingdom expansion.

Like Jesus, you must realise the eternity-inclined purpose of your manifestation -which is what it is meant to serve so it would neither be abused nor underused.

Today, you see many folks crying aloud to God and telling Him: "Announce me to my generation, Lord", "Give me the fire and power for supernatural works", "Open doors of nations for me", etc. But for many, it seems as if nothing is changing because heaven is aware that it's all for self-seeking motives and carnal purposes.

Let's even consider what purpose the little things you've possessed before now have been serving. If all you currently have - your gifts, talents, resources, etc, are not serving eternal purposes and pleasing God, then heaven isn't foolish enough to trust you with greater measures!

If you want to be supernaturally made manifest by God Himself, you must understand the eternal purpose your manifestation is meant to serve.

*Prayers*
My pursuit of fulfilling destiny is to serve God's purposes and not for selfish ambitions.

*Further Reading*
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(25th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest (3)

Scripture:
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

*Message*

A lot of folks have long gone past the divine time frame allocated for their manifestations. In other words, they ought to have be made manifest by God many years ago, only if they had adequately positioned themselves and fulfilled all righteousness and requirements. However, amongst other things, they keep failing the tests of the wilderness season.

You see, should Jesus had failed the wilderness test (Matthew 4), He won't have qualified Himself to be properly positioned to be made manifest by God the Father.

A lot of people keep walking in circles endlessly, ignorantly repeating their wilderness season, as they failed to learn from Christ. Jesus passed His wilderness tests by being saturated with the Word of God, and you must do the same. Wisdom demands you give more attention to God's word in this season of life.

Create a structure where you are always feasting on the word of God - it's basically for the good of your destiny. If you want to be properly positioned to attract the necessary spiritual investments for destiny actualization, give God's word greater priority in this season of life. Read your Bible every day, study the scriptures, meditate on the inspired words, confess the Word - your destiny would be grateful.

*Prayers*
I place greater value on God's word.

*Further Reading*
Isaiah 40:8 NKJV‬‬
[8] The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(24th January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest (2)

Scripture:
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

*Message*

As you can see in Jesus's case, He was made manifest after passing the wilderness test embedded in His destiny. If He hadn't done so, He won't have emerged into the fulfilment of the prophecies written about Him. Apparently, every single one of us carries various prophecies - there are various things written about you years before you were born meant to be fulfilled in your lifetime.

Nevertheless, you will need to be made manifest by God to fulfill destiny, and this only happens after you have been empowered by the Holy Ghost with the prerequisite anointings.

Like Jesus, you may have to position yourself to attract the anointings of the empowerment of the Holy Ghost if you want to be made manifest by Him. This has been structured in such a way that you are made to pass through some situations meant to test you and reveal yourself to even your own self (so you would know if you are truly ready or not to be made manifested and operate on a higher level of destiny).

In your wilderness season, you must stick closely to the word of God, like did Jesus. In fact, in Jesus's case, before He was led into the wilderness, He already had a penchant for studying Scriptures, and it has become a pivotal part of Him. As a Child (long before He would be subjected to that wilderness season), it was written concerning Him:

"Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. [47] And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers." (Luke 2:46-47 NKJV).

Prayers
In the Name of Jesus, I give greater priority to God's word, fully equipped to be positioned for God's anointing to be made manifest in my generation.

Further Reading:
Matthew 4:4 NKJV
[4] But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(23rd January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Manifest

Scripture:
I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

*Message*

Jesus is our perfect role model not only when it comes to matters pertaining to character, but in all ramifications. He is our perfect guide into the sacred business of destiny actualization where we move in line with God's perfect Will.

I John 3:8 says - "He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

To become manifested is to be revealed and unravelled; to become apparent, visible, and distinctively perceived. Jesus was made manifest after He successfully passed the wilderness season and was empowered by the Holy Ghost following His baptism (Matthew 3, 4, Luke 3).

Jesus was made manifest by God. Many folks today are getting into trouble as they try to manifest themselves, depending on their abilities and trying to push themselves forward using the things they have. If you try to manifest yourself, you are prone to getting weary and worn out quickly. The pattern is that only God can manifest you, and this comes after you are empowered and anointed by the Holy Ghost for that which He has in mind. This is how you can soar supernaturally.

Prayers
I'm empowered by the Holy Ghost to become all He has destined me to be.

Further Reading:
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(22nd January 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Care for Your Society

Scripture:
I John 3:8 (NKJV)
"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

*Message*

God is deeply concerned not only about individuals but also about the well-being of society as a whole. Jesus, too, demonstrated a profound commitment to societal transformation, imparting divine principles designed to create a better world when followed.

You will agree with me that darkness has plagued and plundered society for generations. This is why Jesus was manifested: to destroy the works of the devil and dispel the darkness. Through His alignment with the Holy Spirit, He fulfilled this mission and entrusted Christians to continue the work. It is a sacred responsibility, and we must not fail Him.

As believers, we have been translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. Our mission is clear—to dismantle darkness and bring liberation to our societies. If you care about the well-being of your community, you must be devoted to this cause. However, just as Jesus was made manifest, we too must be manifested by the Holy Spirit to step into our God-given roles to effectively combat the works of darkness.

Prayers
Pray fervently for regions and territories still rebelling against God and His perfect will.

Further Reading:
Romans 8:19 (NKJV)
"For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(21st January, 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Understanding Spiritual Darkness (2)

Scripture:
Genesis 1:1-2 (NKJV)
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."

*Message:*

Yesterday, we established that the degree of spiritual darkness in a territory can be measured by how far it has deviated from God's perfect will and the original design He established for it from eternity. This was evident in Genesis 1:2, where the earth was void and filled with darkness.

However, despite the overwhelming darkness, it was recorded that "the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." In other words, the Spirit of God did not abandon the earth but was silently and patiently brooding over it.

While the devil celebrated, assuming that the earth would remain in perpetual darkness, the Holy Spirit was quietly infusing faith into the earth and its systems. By the time the command "Let there be light" was spoken, the earth was ready to receive and assimilate the light.

Today, gross darkness continues to ravage societies around the world. Yet, the principle remains unchanged: persist in intercession, asking the Holy Spirit to brood over our darkened societies. Be prepared to saturate various segments of society, along with its inhabitants, with the Word of Light found in Scripture, and there shall truly be light!

Prayers:
Pray fervently for territories still rebelling against God and His perfect will.

Further Reading:
John 1:5 (NKJV)
"And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(20th January, 2025)*

By Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Understanding Spiritual Darkness (1)

Genesis 1:1-2 (NKJV)
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."

*Message*

In Genesis 1:1, we are introduced to a God who has the power to create the heavens and the earth. Considering the splendor attached to this, we understand that He is a perfect God. Therefore, a perfect God would not have created an earth that was without form, void, and filled with darkness as described in verse 2. Something must have gone wrong.

Fortunately, later revelations by some prophets and apostles, through the insights granted by the Spirit, help us understand what transpired. Lucifer, one of God's anointed archangels, rebelled and was banished to the earth. His presence brought the darkness that engulfed the earth.

Darkness symbolizes resistance or rebellion against God's perfect will or turning away from His purposes. When Lucifer was cast down, he began to weaken the earth's inclination toward God. He corrupted its inhabitants, diminishing their obedience and drawing them away from God's plan (Isaiah 14:12).

The degree of spiritual darkness in a territory can be measured by how far it has deviated from God's perfect will and the original design He established for it from eternity. At its core, this is a matter of obedience.

Prayers
Pray for territories still rebelling against God and His perfect will for them.

Further Reading
Isaiah 14:12 (NKJV):
"How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations!"

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(19th January, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Don't Neglect Your Natural Talent (3)

Matthew 25:20 NKJV‬
[20] “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’

*Message*

You should know now that you become greatly valuable to God's agenda when you coordinate your natural talents toward winning more souls to JESUS. And this can be achieved easily when the utilization of your natural talents places you in a realm of influence over some people in your space.

*Hence, you should be committed to sharpening your natural talents until you arrive at the stage where you are so valuable and can't be ignored. God has equipped you for greatness while you were in your mother's womb by embedding natural talents in you for your prosperity in the world, irrespective of where you will find yourself. However, you must sharpen yourself to be so good at what you do.*

As believers, we have an easy advantage in this light. As your spirit is dedicated to following the Holy Ghost, you see that you keep making yourself valuable and loaded in important facets, and you have what it takes to bring solutions to the world via your natural talents.

*Prayers*

Help me Lord Jesus to use my natural talents to please You alone.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

I Corinthians 4:2 NKJV‬
[2] Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(18th January, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Don't Neglect Your Natural Talent (2)

Matthew 25:20 NKJV‬
[20] “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’

*Message*

The utilization of your natural talents can attract social prosperity/wealth, which has to do with being wealthy or prosperous in and with your relationships with people, where quality people come into your life to become great assets that can always be engaged for the flourishing of God's kingdom from your end.

Now, you should know that your natural talents can also be used by God to empower you to be prosperous as far as influence is concerned. In other words, you are prosperous in your capacity to bring change to the world and impact the lives of others. This is what brings influence - the ability to make people do what you want them to do without force (in the Kingdom context, to influence the world towards serving your God).

So, as the guy who received the five talents was utilizing his talents, he would have been growing in his influential life, so much so that the five more talents he gained can also be interpreted in the light of winning 5 souls for his master. What a valuable steward! You become greatly valuable to the LORD when you coordinate your natural talents towards winning more souls to JESUS.

*Prayers*

Help me Lord Jesus to use my natural talents to please You alone.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

I Corinthians 4:2 NKJV‬
[2] Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(17th January, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Don't Neglect Your Natural Talent

Matthew 25:20 NKJV‬
[20] “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’

*Message*

As you get set to emerge into your inheritance this year, you must be set to maximize all God has made available for your advantage, one of which is the utilization of your natural talents. Your talents can fetch you prominent forms of prosperity that can be utilized to promote God's agenda.

The utilization of your natural talents can attract quality people into your life. With the right set of people in your life (even if they are just less than 5), you will barely be stranded where it matters, as the right relationships are great assets that can always be engaged for the actualization of your desires per time as consistent with God's will for you.

So, the guy who received the five talents gave this report to his master: ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ it means, while he was utilizing his talents and putting them to good use, they were attracting all manner of valuables (including valuable relationships) that represents assets to the master's agenda. The master was very pleased with this.

*Prayers*
Help me Lord Jesus to use my natural talents to please You alone.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

I Corinthians 4:2 NKJV‬
[2] Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(16th January, 2025)*

By *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: What Should You Do with the Fire? (3)

Scripture:
Acts 2:1-4 (NKJV)
"[1] When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

*Message:*

The fire of God is one of His divine strategies to enable us to live the perfect life we would have experienced if the Fall had not taken place. God is always eager to release fresh fire upon us if we position ourselves rightly—ensuring we neither abuse nor underutilize His divine resource.

The fire is instrumental in helping us fulfill our dominion mandate and refining us into God’s perfect models, especially in character. Refinement must come first. Jesus exemplified excellent character, and even the worst sinners were drawn to Him. His humility earned Him a name above every other name (Philippians 2), not merely His demonstrations of power. This refinement was key to His effectiveness.

A clear sign that God’s fire has refined you is the burning desire it creates to seek Him passionately. The Psalmist captures this longing beautifully: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalms 42:1, NKJV).

God’s fire draws you into deeper intimacy with the Holy Spirit, enabling you to remain aligned with His perfect will. When you burn consistently with His fire, you also become an instrument to ignite the fire of God in others.

Prayers:
Father, in the Name of Jesus, make me a worthy vessel to carry Your fire to the ends of the earth.

Further Reading:
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalms 42:1, NKJV).

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(15th January, 2025)*

By *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: What Should You Do with the Fire? (2)

Scripture:
Acts 2:1-4 (NKJV)
"[1] When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

*Message:*

Yesterday, we learned that divine fire is one of God’s spiritual investments poured out on His children. Like all of God’s investments, this fire is given for significant purposes in His heart and is not released arbitrarily or for mere display.

The first and most crucial use of the fire is for personal refinement. The fire of God is meant to remold you into the person God originally intended before the Fall of man in Eden. This refining process is very much foundational.

While it is commendable to seek fresh fire for signs and wonders, it is essential to allow the fire to first transform you. The fire must refine and align your life with God’s perfect will before you can use it effectively to impact the world. Indeed, a life untouched by the fire is unprepared for divine assignments.

Skipping this process can lead to spiritual deficiency. In Matthew 7:21-23, we see some individuals boasting about using divine power to perform miracles as well as other supernatural exploits, yet the Lord rebuked them, saying: “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!”

God does not want you to be a carrier of His fire while still indulging in sin such as fornication, lying, stealing, etc. The fire you receive from heaven must purify you in spirit, soul, and body, making you a vessel fit for His use.

Prayers:
Father, in the Name of Jesus, purify me with Your fire so I may become all that You have designed me to be.

Further Reading:
Isaiah 6:7 (NKJV)
"And he touched my mouth with it, and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.’"