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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(19th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: God Remains Creator

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Romans 1:20
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*Message*

Angry people don't want the existence of God for various reasons. But we know there is a great God who has proven to be the Almighty Creator who made everything - seen and unseen, known and unknown.

Imagine someone coming to tell you that no one made that dress you are putting on right now, but that it just appeared 'just like that' out of thin air. How can anyone consider the sun, moon, stars, oceans, etc, and then conclude that all just appeared 'just like that', and that no one had made them?

*When you put on a lovely dress, it's an attestation to a skillful dressmaker. When we consider the splendid and powerful operations of the natural edifices that existed before we were born, the mountains, great water bodies, sun and moon, etc, they keep testifying to the existence of an intelligent God.*

Hence, the Psalmist would say "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork." (Psalms 19:1).

Seeing the numerous splendor of the earth is a great proof of the unsearchable wisdom of God. From the Bible, we've seen that He is a very glorious Spirit, and should He interact with the earth realm in His wholeness, the earth will crumble and flee (Revelation 20:11).

Yet, in His great wisdom, He "became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory..." (John 1:14). In His wisdom, since He still held the title of the earth's Creator, He still devised a way to interact with His beloved creatures on earth. Right now, He resides inside of you as a child of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

*Prayer*

Ask the LORD to, in His mercy, reveal Himself to those still denying His existence.

*Further Reading*

But who is able to build Him a temple, since heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him? Who am I then, that I should build Him a temple, except to burn sacrifice before Him? II Chronicles 2:6 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(18th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: The Alluring Ambience At The Path Of Sinners

Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; Psalms‬ ‭1:1‬

*Message*

Zeal without wisdom is catastrophic. Hence, scriptures attested that "Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." (Proverbs‬ ‭4:7‬)


Love for God combined with ignorance can also be dangerous. The Lord Himself would say His people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6).

It doesn't matter how much love you have for God, always remember you still have a flesh that is weak and that craves doing what is wrong. And when you place yourself in certain tempting circumstances and situations, it is extremely difficult not to sin.

Some believers ignorantly plant themselves on the path of sinners via zeal without knowledge, and they get burnt for it. The alluring aura saturating the paths of sinners was too strong for their stage of maturity, and they were drowned by what they had been saved from.

It was easy for Jesus to dine with sinners because of the higher level of stamina He was operating from. Even if your intention was to minister to sinners to get them saved, you should apply wisdom towards drawing them first out of their atmosphere where they draw their strength, to a level where they can have no negative influence on you.

One of the reasons why Joseph couldn't fall into the arms of his master's wife was because he wisely avoided her alluring atmosphere. Hence, he was able to remain pure despite the advances from the woman. The Bible says Joseph did not only heed her, but he also did not "be with her".

In other words, Joseph kept avoiding being around her, because he wouldn't trust his weak flesh, knowing fully well that if he permitted the right alluring circumstances, he could throw decency into the wind and sleep with her willingly.

*Prayer*

Ask for wisdom to bring sinners to the path of light without falling into trouble.

*Further Reading*

"Her house is the way to hell, Descending to the chambers of death." Proverbs‬ ‭7:27‬ ‭‬

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(17th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Torment Darkness

Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:17‭-‬19

*Message*

Everyone must know about the age-long war between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. Interestingly, both sides are always recruiting warriors to fight for their respective causes.

While you have the liberty to decide on whose army to join - either to fight on God's side or join the company of darkness, as there is no sitting on the fence, wisdom demands that you join the army of God.

The army of God is the victorious side, and God's warriors are saddled with the responsibility of enforcing the victory through faith in Jesus Christ, the Captain of the LORD'S Hosts.

Even the least soldier on the side of God carries a great measure of power and authority to keep wreaking serious havoc upon the devil and his demons. As you carry the banner of our LORD, you can shatter the ranks of darkness.

You might not look like it on the outside, but I assure you that you are destined to be a giant in the spirit. You have an advantage in the spirit, and it's a good thing that these matters are only situated at the spiritual level:
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6: 12, 13

As a Christian, you are Heaven's warrior, and should thus have a regular habit of indulging in spiritual exercises like praying, fasting, studying the Bible, and evangelism, and keep energizing your spiritual muscles to do a lot for God's kingdom.

*Prayer*

I'm always conscious that I have the power and authority to keep destroying and frustrating the agenda of the kingdom of darkness.

*Further Reading*

And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. Revelation 12:7‭-‬8 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(16th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Before Accepting To Be Their Friend

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3

*Message*

There will always be folks interested in becoming your friend, with different people seeking a relationship with you for different reasons. Either physically or online, you get friendship invitations directly or indirectly, from people of different genders and ideologies.

While it is exciting to feel wanted and admired, you must be very careful before allowing anyone into your personal space, as a bad friend can ruin you.

You should have categories for people in your interactions with the world out there, even as far as friendship is concerned. You should have those you relate with at a general superficial level. The larger chunk of those you meet should be in this category.

You should have a good relationship with everyone and be cool with everybody, irrespective of where you met them. Be friendly with everyone, since God can use anybody (even unbelievers) for your progress in destiny. However, these ones should simply be at a general level and don't allow just anyone to have access to your intimate space.

Then, you should have very few people within your personal space. Whether males or females, the primary yardstick to determine those you allow here is their submissiveness and yieldedness to the Lord Jesus. The few people in this cadre can have a positive influence on you, because some of them will be part of your inner circle (particularly if they are good Christians whose visions and lifestyle align with yours).

Therefore, anyone you will allow into your close circle should first be a genuine child of God through faith in Christ Jesus, who has submitted to the Holy Spirit in spirit and in truth. If you already have someone in your personal space who is not submitted to the Lord in spirit and in truth, kindly demote them to your general space, for your own good. This is because, such persons will be an available tool that the devil would use to take you off the track of destiny when the need arises.

*Prayer*

Lord, grant me the wisdom to discern between good and bad people.

*Further Reading*

Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(15th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Embracing Justice

"Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne, steadfast love and faithfulness go before you." Psalm 89:14

*Message*

The LORD is a God of justice, and it is easy to spot this if you explore Him by the Spirit and His Word. You will discover indeed that He doesn't only love justice, but He also loves those who love justice.

Scattered across scripture, from the Old Testament right into the New, are sufficient proofs that aid in the discovery that God is a God of justice, and He doesn't joke with this.

When we say God is just, we mean that He is perfectly righteous in His treatment of His creatures. God shows no partiality. Justice is in His DNA.

"The Rock, His work is perfect, for all His ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is He." - Deuteronomy 32:4

As sons and daughters of the Living God, we must imitate Him in this regard - in words and most importantly, in action. Justice in its simplest form means to set things right.

If we truly love the King of justice, then we must make it a lifestyle to always uphold justice. In your own life and personal space, as Jesus's bride, you must avoid cheating and maltreating others. You should never forget that everyone is important in the sight of GOD, even unbelievers. In scripture, we saw how God at various times rose up to avenge unbelievers and Gentiles.

Additionally, you gain His admiration when you are always eager to defend the rights of others when they are maltreated and cheated. It's a good thing to invest your resources in anything good that enacts justice and promotes rightness in your society.

*Prayer*

LORD, You are the God of justice. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne, steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. Keep using me as a tool You use to enact rightness in society. In Jesus Name.

*Further Reading*

"Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality". Acts 10:34

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(14th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: The Flesh Is Still Weak

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. I Corinthians 10:12

*Message*

No one is really strong in themselves, as anyone can do something stupid given the right circumstances. Hence, it doesn't matter how strong or well you think you are standing, you should make sure you keep prioritizing the wisdom of putting in place appropriate structures that enable you to avoid those circumstances and situations that can lure you into defilement and wrongdoings.

King David, a man after God's heart, was also a great lover of his people. However, he overestimated his strength, and he ended up committing adultery with Bathsheba. He not only snatched her from her husband but also killed Uriah. David would never have imagined that he could do those things recorded in 2 Samuel chapter 11. Please, don't overestimate your strength!

The issue started because he permitted a situation where it was difficult for him to not sin. If you don't want to fall, you must avoid circumstances that could push you helplessly into sin. For David, at that point, he should have been on the battlefield. Verse 1 revealed that this was "the time when kings go out to battle", but there he was, casually walking on the roof of the Palace.

If you think you are too strong, and you lose guard, you are, like David, casually walking on the roof of the Palace when you should be standing on your toes on the battlefield. The repercussions are always bad.

*Prayer*

Ask God for fresh grace to keep standing even in the days of little strength.

*Further Reading*

So it was, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her. Genesis 39:10

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(13th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Beware Of Death

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans‬ ‭6:23‬

*Message:*

Humans have no good relationship with death, and it is pretty understandable. Physical death has dealt a serious blow to many people and families at different dispensations of human history. However, something worse than physical death is spiritual death and the ultimate one.

Even as bad as physical death is, it is still the answer to some people's problems at certain times. An example is a case of a very old person who is bedridden with sickness and in pain and so many resources have been splashed to see them healed, but to no avail.

However, spiritual death, which is a state of separation from God (the source of Man), is brutal. Remember, in Genesis 2:17 God informed humans:

"...but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

After disobeying God in Genesis chapter 3, Adam and his wife didn't drop dead physically quite all right, but they experienced a more fatal form of death - spiritual death, as they were separated from God and started struggling with life.

So, Romans 6:23 revealed that "... the wages of sin is death...". Sin brought death, and sin still brings death. As you are being admonished today to beware of death, the wisdom is to have nothing to do with sin in any way.

Sin brings about separation from God, as the Holy God will never condone unholiness. A person living their life outside of God is definitely disconnected from Life (God is Life; God Is The Source of Life). And a person without life is dead. An individual separated from God is a walking corpse, even if such seems to be hale and healthy here on earth and making progress according to human standards. Should that person die without making amends with God, then he or she is at risk of experiencing the ultimate death - being forever separated from God in hell.

Hence, deal with sin, you deal with death. Right now, through faith in Christ Jesus, we have victory over spiritual death as we are connected back to our Source.

*Prayer*

In Christ Jesus, I have the God-kind of life in me, hence death has no power over me.

*Further Reading*

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(12th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: God's Love Still Melts Hearts

Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Romans‬ ‭2:4‬

*MESSAGE:*

A proof of God's abundant love revolves around His sweet mercies. The goodness of God must be described from the lenses of His love.

This was what prompted Him to keep running after rebellious mankind. A strong exposure to the realization that the All-powerful One who is all-sufficient and can do without us but still keeps knocking at the door of the hearts of His creatures to have a formidable relationship with us, should melt the heart of the stiff sinner.

God loves us so much and He desires an intimate relationship with each of us. He is always eager to help you fulfill your destiny. Hence, every human has a destiny to possess an intimate righteous relationship with God that is eternal in nature through Jesus Christ.

A truly fulfilled person can only be empowered by the Holy Spirit to have dominion over creation and will live above anything negative - be it poverty, sickness, satan, hell, sin, curses, etc.

So, humans have the power of self-will, to live their life the way they deem fit. Many out there have turned against the way of the LORD in rebellion, angry with God for known and unknown reasons. But then, God's love still melts the hardest heart, and they can begin to find true rest as they embrace God's kind of love.

*Prayer*

Pray for people who are angry with God for known and unknown reasons, that God's love saturates their hearts and brings them unto repentance in Jesus Name.

*Further Reading*

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. (I John 4:16)

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(11th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: God Still Loves Love

He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. (I John 4:

*MESSAGE:*

God, who is very deep to be fully searched out, had given us the blessings of knowing Him in a great measure by the scripture. And upon careful observation of the scriptures, you discover that the Almighty God, who manifests Himself in whatever dimension He desires, has an intimate affinity for love.

*Creating the heavenly hosts to worship and serve Him is an expression of love because He can do without them, since He is self-sufficient. But He made other creatures, including humans, to give them the opportunity to experience the blissful pleasantness attached to being favored by the Almighty One.*

Even after the first humans messed up in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3), amid the unfortunate situation, He couldn't hold back Himself from manifesting His love. So you see Him instantly proffering an eternal solution to the mess from the Seed of the woman whose husband was heaping the blame on for the issue (vs 15).

He couldn't even punish the man directly, but directed the curse to the ground (17-19) and even designed beautiful clothes for them before they left the garden (vs 21). Many years later, the Love of God in physical tangible form (Jesus Christ) split His blood on the ground to not only atone for the sin of mankind, but also cure the ground of its curse.

God loves love.

Prayer
Lord, I choose to love as You do.

Further Reading:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(10th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Knowing God

God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. Acts 17:27


*Message:*

In the book of Genesis, we see how the LORD called a man known as Abram out of a corrupt society, exposing His willingness to have a cordial relationship with a willing human, even though He is in a different class entirely.

Obviously, it gives Him pleasure when a willing human walks with Him, engaging in an eternal adventure of exploring His character and realities.

*God has placed within each of His creatures the desire to seek to know Him, and He is always excited whenever anyone decides to yield to that desire, leaping into the adventure of knowing Him.* Amazingly, He is ever ready to make Himself known to you practically and by experience. He told Abraham when he was ninety-nine years old:
“I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless." Genesis 17:1

Today, I'm encouraging you to embrace the needed sacrifices towards the actualization of knowing God in fresher dimensions for yourself. You will set yourself up for greatness in God's kingdom as you know Him more intimately and experientially.

*Prayer*

Father, I know You've placed inside of me a seed of curiosity to know You in Your multiple and unique dimensions. Help me to yield to this desire, gaining fresh fulfillment in a fresh personal knowledge of You.

*Further Reading*

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(7th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Just Pray

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not faint Luke‬ ‭18:1‬‬‬

*Message*

We can never place too much emphasis on the essence and significance of prayer, particularly for us as sons and daughters of God.

As a Christian, you must keep praying at all times. Prayer is a spiritual sacrifice, and there should be no day you shouldn't raise incense of prayer towards heaven.

In the Old Testament, you will see that in the Jewish community, incense, often associated with prayer (Psalm 141:2) was offered on the altar of incense in the Tabernacle and temple. Even in its imperfect form, this is a religious obligation God always expects from the people, which they too can't toy with.

Hence, you see in Leviticus 6:12‭-‬13 how the Old Testament priests were instructed that the fire on the altar must never go down:

*"And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out."*

So, when Jesus, in Luke 18:1 was placing strong emphasis on prayers when he said "Men ought always to pray and not to faint", he is sending a deep message across to us as spiritual people. If there is no continual offering of prayer, the fire dies. May your fire not die.

*Prayer*

Lord, strengthen me continually to be strong in the place of prayer.

*Further Reading*

“May my prayer be set before you like incense” Psalm 141:2

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(6th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Turn Unpleasant Situations Around With Your Mouth

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1,4‬ ‭

*Message*

The imperfections of the current earth mean there will always be seasons of unpleasantness that are undesired and undesirable. Even Jesus didn't promise us as believers that there won't be storms at all in our journey through the current earth.

But as carriers of the God-kind of life, we have divine wisdom to soar above the seasons of unpleasant storms and turn the tides around for our own good. When seasons undesired come around your abode, utilize your mouth to turn things around for your good, by offering praise that touches heaven.

So, you see Paul and Silas in a painful and helpless situation (Acts 16: 16 - 34). But their mouths were not shut. See, tough times might push you to a hard corner - just make sure your mouth is not shut!
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*But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts‬ ‭16:25‬* ‭

This tough season was unable to defeat them since it couldn't make them shut their mouth, and the situation soon turned around for their good:
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*Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Acts‬ ‭16:26‬*

The same unpleasant circumstance was the platform that showcased a dimension of glory in them, even bringing the Jailer and his family to Christ (vs 33).

Your unpleasant circumstances are destined to be platforms for your glorification and furtherance of the purposes of God within your sphere.

*Prayer*

Father, in the Name of Jesus, I receive grace and strength to sing sweet praises of You even while in the midst of unpleasant situations.


*Further Reading*
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And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans‬ ‭8:28‬‬

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(5th December 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Praise God When All Is Fine And Otherwise
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And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts‬ ‭16:23‭-‬25‬

*Message*

It doesn't matter how things are moving around you, good or bad, you should keep offering incense of praise to the Lord. In fact, the quality of your sacrifice of praise can be enhanced when you turn toward God rather than away from Him in the midst of suffering and unpleasant undesirable circumstances.

We know that praise is easy when all is right with our world and everything is simply going smoothly and blissfully. In fact, when we praise God when everything is okay, it can be easily referred to as an offering of Joy.

But you see, when it is done from a standpoint of inconvenience where everything surrounding that particular moment has nothing to do with joy, that you have to put in extra efforts to offer the praise, that is a real sacrifice of praise.

Imagine Paul and Silas inside the unpleasant arms of the dark and miserable prison. After being beaten and molested, they should be receiving treatment and care in a good hospital! But here they are in pain, still exposed to the misery of the prison. But these men are not the types that only praise the LORD when things are going well, but they are also familiar with offering true sacrifices of praise to God in the midst of suffering and unpleasant seasons.

*In good and bad seasons, always praise the LORD.*

*Prayer*

I praise the LORD at all times.

*Further Reading*

Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Acts‬ ‭16:26‬

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(4th December, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: We Shall Praise God For All Eternity

Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. Revelation 5:14‬

*Message*

As New Testament believers, we are spiritual priests (1 Peter 2:5, 9) destined to keep offering spiritual sacrifices for all of eternity. Incredibly, one of the most prominent features of our eternal priesthood will consist of the continuous offerings of praises to the LORD.

Your priesthood as a believer is eternal in nature, as there are forms of priesthood you will keep engaging in eternity. Revelation 20:6 reveals:

*Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.*

So, whilst there would be different compartments and responsibilities bestowed upon different people in eternity, one common thing we all will keep doing is worshipping the LORD with praises. So, you see the 24 Elders who are in very close proximity to the Throne of God in Heaven. They are rulers with crowns quite all right, but they still won't stop casting their crowns to worship Him with praises.

*"Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:8‭-‬10*

*Prayer*

Help me Father to cultivate a lifestyle of praising You.

*Further Reading*

"Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!” And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” Revelation 5:11‭-‬13

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(3rd December, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Hosting The Lord Continually Via A Lifestyle Of Praise

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 KJV

*Message*

It is easy to attract the Presence of God with praises. And when He comes, He doesn't come empty-handed. The things that would have taken you many years of labor, He can do in an instant just because your praises ascended to Him as a sweet-smelling offering, and He is invited to inhabit the praises from your lips.

One of the exemplary things about King David revolves around his strong spiritual stamina, much stronger than several other Levitical priests who were officially commissioned to handle matters of priesthood in their dispensation. While the Levitical priests were strictly occupied mechanically with the offerings of prayers and animal sacrifices, David developed an expertise in offering praises to the Lord, and he became a higher-ranking priest in the realm of the Spirit.

One of the divine skills that a believer can develop to have an edge over the peoples and systems of this world is the skill of cultivating the Presence of God. As you interact with the holy presence of God every now and then, you are being empowered to live like a god on earth.

Amazingly, as seen in Psalm 22:3, the technology of praise is a sure way to attract God's presence, and it's an adventure you can always engage in anytime and any day. There is no dryness with a believer sold out to praise!

*Prayer*

Bless the LORD for Who is His!

*Further Reading*

Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalms‬ ‭96:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(2nd December, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Make Praise A Lifestyle This Month

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. Hebrews 13:15

*Message*

As believers operating within the confines of the New Testament, it is expedient to offer spiritual sacrifices to God continually. One of the strongest forms of spiritual sacrifices we must keep engaging in is the offering of praises to the LORD.

God created us to praise Him, and as His children, we must attach even greater importance to pleasing Him with the fruits of our lips. Hebrews 13:15:

*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.*

Whilst there are different ways to worship God, and different activities a believer can partake in that can count as worship unto God, the above scripture showed how we must place priority on praising the LORD and giving thanks to His Name with the fruits of our lips

Today, it is easy for many believers (especially the younger generation) to pray in tongues for a very long time. However, it is becoming hard for several of them to faithfully praise Him with their lips.

However, you should know that there are numerous benefits attached to a faithful lifestyle of consistent offering of sweet praises to the LORD with your mouth. Hence, make sure you commit yourself to pleasing God with the fruits of your lips all through the month.

*Prayer*

Raise sweet praises unto the Lord with your lips


*Further Reading*

in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians‬ ‭5:18‬ ‭‬‬

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(1st December 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Start The Month With Praise

"You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance." Psalms‬ ‭65:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Message

Start the journey of the new cycle with praise, raising incense of thanksgiving to water the ground as you proceed triumphantly. Indeed, God is worthy to be praised for the goodness of last month. It is by His mercies that we have been able to soar above the waves to arrive into a beautiful new month.

While there are numerous things you need the Lord to do for you, it is beautiful to first put in place what the Lord loves - an offering of praise and thanksgiving. God is ever good and faithful. He is worthy of our praise, being a gracious King who is benevolent and lovely.

*As you engage in worship with the offerings of your lips, blessing the Lord with sweet words and sounds, you set yourself up for the numerous blessings He has embedded into different parts of the new month. From the beginning to the end, there are numerous goodies God has put in place all through.*

It is abnormally normal for different 'experts' to give different negative projections and bad predictions for this season. However, when you start the month sending up praise to the LORD, you can be sure of receiving a constant downpour of pleasantness to make you invincible and immovable.

Prayer
Raise incense of praise to the Lord for this new month. We know it's a blessed month already.

Further Reading
Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Psalms‬ ‭150:1‬‬

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(30th November 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: *Unshaken*

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Philippians 4:12

Message

God is interested in the continuous spiritual growth of His children, and He is always excited to see us become better and better in our walk with Him. He wants you to get to that stage of maturity where nothing, good or bad, can shake your relationship with Him.

We are talking about a stage where whenever something good happens to you, it energizes your relationship with God, and even when something negative comes your way, it merely prompts you to stick closer to God for comfort and solution.

You know, when something unpleasant happens to some people, the devil takes advantage of their pain to ensure they start distancing themselves from God and even start hating Him. But if a Christian has attained a reasonable height of maturity, even if anything bad should come their way, these challenges would push them closer to the LORD and get them better in their spiritual walk with Him.

On the other hand, there are folks who allow a measure of success and achievements to take them away from God. We've seen and heard about Christians who were drawn away from a healthy relationship with God after they became rich, got a great job, got married, etc. But a reasonably mature believer is one whose successes would only energize them to cleave closer to God in gratitude, as well as an expectation for more of God's goodness.

The Will of God for you is that you should be unshaken in the midst of life's occurrences, either good or bad. But how can this be possible? "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13). Always draw nourishment from a healthy relationship with the LORD.

Confession
It doesn't matter what life brings my way, I am not forgetful of the truth that I'm like a tree planted by the riverside, and I flourish at all times.

Further Reading
and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Matthew 7:25

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(29th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Focus On Your Opportunities

‭Matthew 25:22 NKJV‬‬

[22] He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’


*Message*

We live in an interconnected world where the average young chap from a third-world country is well familiar with the rights enjoyed by their counterparts in first-world countries. One of the implications of this reality is that a lot of third-world chaps are hating on their society for denying them their "rights" and even taking up violent means just to "fight for our rights".

Nevertheless, to win in life, you should learn to focus more on your opportunities, and not what you called your rights. People and circumstances should not determine your identity and fate - you have the power to change your own life with your own hands irrespective of where you found yourself.

You should swallow the bitter pill that we live in an imperfect world. A constant struggle to "secure your rights" could always bring discontentment in your life, and you will always be angry and resentful. Such a lifestyle will keep blinding you to opportunities that could have been embraced to climb ahead on the ladder and become all that God has destined you to be.

In the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25), the guy given one talent by his Lord felt cheated and chose to blind himself to the immense opportunities and possibilities he could take advantage of to turn his fortune around with what he has. His ignorance didn't make him realize the fact that the tiniest opportunity or platform could make one a global phenomenon, which was what the guy given the two talents knew and took advantage of.


*Prayers*
LORD, help me to be alive to the opportunities you have surrounded me with to make me a global phenomenon.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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Matthew 25:27-29 NKJV‬‬
[27] So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. [28] Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. [29] ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(28th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Grow Up!

Ephesians 4:15 NKJV‬‬
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—

*Message*

We aren't aliens to such expressions (which can also be instructions, depending on the context, particularly if you did something childish), such as "Grow up". However, we should be more concerned about growing up in the things that truly matter. Sure, growth is beautiful and should be wholistically too. However, certain types of growth should be given more value and priority, particularly spiritual growth. You have a spirit, with a soul and a body, and in the order of importance, your spirit being comes first.

It is important to know that spiritual growth doesn't happen automatically. First, you must have a desire to grow and then discipline yourself to embrace the route of growth. It takes good efforts to grow spiritually, and you will do yourself a lot of good to be consistent as you choose to delight in your growth.

Make the necessary decisions to ensure spiritual growth, as nothing shapes one's life like the decisions we make. If you want to know where you will be in the next 50 years from now, just take a look at the commitments and priorities that rule your life. Every choice has consequences, so choose with wisdom.

*Spiritual maturity is beautiful. God is pleased with you, and you become a blessing to not just yourself, but those around you. A spiritually mature person is one panting after Christlikeness. Becoming like Christ is the result of making Christlike choices, and then relying on Christ to help you carry out those choices consistently.*

*Prayers*
LORD, help me to keep making Christlike choices in my everyday life.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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‭‭Matthew 9:9 NLT‬‬
[9] As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(27th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Sell Your Products In Honesty

Romans 12:17 KJV‬‬
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

*Message*

Our world is ugly with dishonesty and self-centeredness. A lot of folks out there place selfish profit over prioritizing the well-being of others, and it is thus easy to settle for dishonesty to maximize these selfish profits. The implications always revolve around even much more ugliness in our world.

*When Jesus was about His earthly ministry, He advertised a product known as "Salvation" and highlighted the significance of His product without having to paint a distorted picture just to lure people to get it. After getting His product, every single beneficiary discovered that all of the advertised features were intact. For instance, we discovered how true it is that Salvation will enable us to have a righteous relationship with God again, and will even take us to heaven.*

But remember, while advertising the product, Jesus also didn't hesitate to inform potential customers that they should anticipate certain challenges should they decide to get this product. For instance, he warned: “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake." (Matthew 24:9).

*It doesn't matter what you do - as an entrepreneur, a professional in the corporate world, a sportsman, a minister, a politician, etc - don't be part of those who twist the truth just to make people buy the product, knowing fully well that the people will have better appreciate having full knowledge of all there is to your offerings, as it would have influenced their original decision.*

God wants us to be honest, even to our own hurt. As God's representatives who want to experience His blessings, we have to do business His way. Your integrity will be remembered longer than your product.


*Prayers*
LORD, help me to embrace honesty even to my own hurt.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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Leviticus 19:35-36 NIV‬‬
[35] “ ‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity. [36] Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(26th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Lonely Junction Of Destiny

John 2:19 NKJV‬‬
Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

*Message*

When Jesus was born, there was immense joy in heaven and earth, so much so that the Angels couldn't keep the joyous party in heaven all to themselves, but had to stroll down to earth to celebrate with the inhabitants of earth also (Luke 2). His parents were happy, the shepherds were happy, the wise men rejoiced, as well as every spiritual person who knew who He was (Anna the Prophetess, Simeon, etc).

Growing up, He started walking the road of destiny as consistent with His purpose for coming to the earth. Every day, it was an exciting display of power and wisdom, with thousands of people always around Him giving Him honor and worship. However, there came the junction on the path of destiny where the pain of death and loneliness must be embraced. He suffered alone and was buried alone.

His body was laid into the tomb alone, and it was a loud shout of loneliness inside the cold tomb. While His body was lying cold in the grave, He had traveled alone to hell, a terrible place, to minister to its inhabitants and get as many people there saved. ‬

*Fulfilling your life purpose and destiny can be exciting, as it brings a sense of pure and divine fulfillment when done in God's perfect Will. However, always remember that like Jesus, there is a junction where it's just you alone, bearing your cross and death and loneliness. But this junction is the most beautiful part of the race, as it births something unique that will extend our relevance to all of eternity.*

*Prayers*

Ask the LORD for grace to stay true to His Will at the lonely junction of destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭‭
Romans 6:5 NKJV‬
For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection,

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(25th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Pain Of Death

John 2:19 NKJV‬‬
Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”


*Message*
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"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." (John 12:24).‬

All through the scripture, God kept displaying His visionary qualities in no small measure, preparing well ahead of time so nothing catches Him unaware or unprepared. For instance, even before establishing the current heavens and earth, the Lamb of God had been slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:, ensuring a divine sacrificial protocol that birthed a framework that will guard His creatures (whenever He will create them) from eternal damnation if they erred (and as if He knew, they eventually erred in the beautiful garden He placed them).

*Jesus perfectly mirrored the necessity of sacrificial death (and the need to ignore immediate gratification) just to birth something more glorious in the future with eternal significance. The way of death is painful quite all right, and even Jesus, the Son of God, embraced the pain of having to destroy the status quo, just to birth a new dispensation that will reunite mankind back to God.*

My brethren, you must be willing, like Jesus, to let go of whatever it is that is hindering God from birthing something eternally glorious through your life. It might be a relationship, a lucrative opportunity, a habit and lifestyle you find so cozy, etc. Embrace the pain of death, and you will be joyous to see the fruits in the coming day.

*Prayers*
Ask the LORD for grace to sacrifice all that need to be, just to birth what He intends for your destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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Hebrews 12:2‬‬
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.


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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(23rd November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Acts 16:30‬‬
And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

*Message*
Every right-thinking human that proceeded from the loins of Adam in every generation would admit to an in-depth feeling of blandness and an undescribable craving to hold on to a salvation stick that can only be extended by an unseen divine deity. Hence, almost every religion in all of history has a penchant for advertising a protocol of salvation that claims to guarantee a ticket to heaven or immunity from eternal damnation.

However, despite all of its fatal damages and activities on different pages of history, religion is weak. Even several most populated religions in the world are merely weak attempts to get to God. And when mankind asks the age-long question, "What must I do to be saved? most major religions simply hand over a book of rules that must be kept to get to heaven.

But in Acts 16, after a series of interesting activities, one of the descendants of the first Adam asked Paul who is already a representative and ambassador of Christ the last Adam, the very same question, "What must I do to be saved?".

*Paul didn't start giving a long list of dos and don'ts, but simply told the truth: "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved." As far as salvation is concerned, believing in the finished works of Jesus is the root and foundation, as no amount of good works or morals is potent enough to get anyone righteous and acceptable in God's sight.*

*Prayers*
Pray for an encounter with the Lord Jesus for as many out there yet to embrace Him as Lord and Savior.

*Further Reading*
II Corinthians 5:21 ‬‬
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(22nd November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: You And Your Vision

Habakkuk 2:2‬‬
Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.


*Message*

*A true vision is given by God and is one candid gift of His to empower you toward greatness. Since He is however a Big God, He only does big things. Hence, a God-given dream will always look bigger than you. You can always make it plain as you write it down and diligently brood over it, seeking divine strategies to carry out your vision effectively and efficiently*.

When God gave Moses the vision of taking His people out of Egypt, it seemed so big to Moses that he tried persuading God to change His mind and transfer the vision to another 'worthy man' (Exodus 3 and 4). Unknown to Moses, even the most worthy man on earth at that time would instantly find himself unworthy to birth and run with such a seemingly impossible vision at that time, particularly due to the fear of Pharaoh.

However, God helped Moses see that it's not as complicated as it seems, and with divine strategies exposed to him, he was able to achieve the vision like a boss. This was the same with Joshua - Jericho looked too big for the warrior, and the likes of David - Goliath looked too big for the shepherd boy.

But as they receive divine strategies on how to accomplish these seemingly impossible God-given dreams, it becomes as plain as possible, and it becomes a ladder towards eternal greatness.


*Prayers*
Ask the LORD for divine strategies to accomplish the great dreams and visions He has given you.

*Further Reading*
‭‭Psalms 27:13 NKJV‬‬
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.


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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(21st November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Be Courageous To Kill Your Lions

‭‭II Samuel 23:20 NKJV‬‬
[20] Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.


*Message*

David was a very mighty man, and it is a highly reputable achievement to make the list of "King David's mighty men". Benaiah was able to emerge into this sacred rank, and we could see that a fundamental factor to becoming one of David's mighty men was the possession of great courage, and not just skills or strength or gifts.

Lions have mastered the skill of paralyzing their prey with fear before striking the first blow. But the man Benaiah confronted his fears and courageously defeated his lions.

Every one of us finds ourselves in spots that aim to paralyze our beliefs and convictions with fear. But the greatest courage is showing courage in the face of fear. As believers, after receiving divine inspirations and words from the Lord that ignited faith in us, as we make attempts to take those steps of faith, the enemy will usually send Lions of fear our way.

The absence of courage is why many people are living in stagnation, despite the faith flow they are constantly exposed to. You must be courageous and decide to beat the fears hindering you from becoming all that the Lord has destined you to be.

*When you are faced with unpleasant circumstances, like Benaiah, be a warrior and not a worrier, as you stand upon God's word to claim the victory already won for you in Christ Jesus.*


*Prayers*
Ask the LORD for grace and strength to always courageously pull down the strongholds of fear hindering you from fulfiling destiny.

*Further Reading*
Psalms 56:3‬‬
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(20th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Strongholds In Your Mind

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II Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV‬‬
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, [5] 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*

Your mind, which is a compartment of your soul, is a very strategic war zone where the enemy enjoys attacking. The enemy is aware that if he can build some strongholds in your mind cunningly and subtly, it becomes easier to prevent you from maximizing both the potential of your spirit being and your physical body, to become all God has destined you to be.

Some folks are healthy in their bodies currently, and things seem to be going fine too in their spiritual lives, but their mind are under constant attack without them knowing, as there are barriers the devil has cunningly planted there that they are not even aware of (some people will even spiritualize these barriers for justifying why they are holding on to it).

*Don't allow the mischievous enemy to place barriers in your mind, making you believe you can't go beyond a certain point in life. These barriers are meant to hinder your mind from dreaming beyond and reaching beyond. The devil is a liar! Even Jesus attested to this (John 8:44)! A liar and his lie can only have potent influence over you if you believe and act on their claims.*

*With God, there are no limits. You can do all things through Christ Jesus who empowers you, and you have a sound mind. You can go far and wide and beyond and God will use you too for amazing things.*

*Prayers*
In the Name of Jesus, I tear down any strongholds built by the enemy in my mind and thought life, hindering me from becoming all that God has destined me to be.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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I Corinthians 2:16 NKJV‬‬
[16] For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.


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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(19th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Why Hell?

and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:50

Message:

Ignorance is deadly. Hence, today, due to ignorance of the operations of spiritual and divine things, a lot of people have a penchant for making jokes about Hell Fire. For instance, there are jokes that portray the devil as a gentleman that gives people liberty to do what they desire in hell. And then funnier ones like: 'Corrupt people from so and so country are going to bribe satan to give them a conducive place inside hell fire'.

The danger attached to these jokes is that they encourage folks to take Hell with levity. But it shouldn't be handled casually, since it's a vehicle to everlasting agony, pain and torment! These things should send fearful shivers down to the spine of the average person. They should be scared of going to such a brutal place after leaving this world, and that fear ought to propel them to live a lifestyle that won't make you a candidate of hell fire

But, why hell in the first place? Remember that one of the arguments against the existence of God is that why would a so-called loving God permits people to languish in eternal torment.

Actually, hell is a place God has prepared for satan (rebellious Lucifer) and his demons (fallen angels). You see, the cunning Lucifer was able to pull some angels to his side to rebel against The Almighty God. And after the devil was banished from heaven alongside his cohorts, their punishment is to be eternally doomed inside the fire that never quench (see Jude verse 6, Revelation 12: 7-13, Mark 9: 47, 48)

Now, you should understand that the LORD is a God of justice and order. The realms He made were configured to operate via divine standards and principles. When God created the world, He made it with purpose and principles. There are certain principles thatgoverns the universe which God won't want to interfere with (God made them so in the first place).

One of these principles is: What A Person Sows, Is What They Reaps. If you sow a corn, you reap a corn (and not mangoes). If you sow wickedness, you reap the bitter rewards of wickedness. If you live a reckless lifestyle of sin, you reap the bitter rewards of sin (which is death, according to Romans 6: 23)

Why do we punish lawbreakers? Why do we send to jail thieves and murderers? Aren't we all humans? That is it! It is absurd giving the same rewards to a lawbreaker and a law-abiding citizen. A law-abiding citizen would be praised, while a lawbreaker punished. This is not wickedness, it is simply one of life's principles: What You Sow Is What You Reap!

Prayer
Today, intercede for folks whose feet are still on the path that leads to hell.

Further Reading
"And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” - Matthew 25:46

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(18th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Don't Miss The Cloud Meeting (Part 2)

And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Matthew 24:31

*Message*

Immediately after the rapture, the Great Tribulation will begin, and the Antichrist will be given the power to torment those left behind. The Antichrist will force people to receive the mark of the beast (666) either on their forehead or arm.

Those who won't receive it would be vehemently tormented: They won't be able to buy and sell, and they will suffer violent persecutions with no one to help. And according to the graphic illustration given by the Lord Jesus about the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:15-28), many won't be able to withstand the torments for long (that is, they can't help but receive the mark of the beast)

Those who will receive the mark of the beast will be eternally damned in the lake of fire at the appointed time.

Don't forget that while the tribulation is taking place on earth, the Saints that have been raptured are with Jesus Christ in the sky enjoying the marriage supper as well as their rewards.

Then, at the end of the marriage supper in the sky and the Tribulation on earth, THE SECOND COMING will take place.

The Second Coming is the public revelation of Jesus Christ, when He comes WITH HIS SAINTS (those who have been previously raptured and have participated in the marriage supper in the sky) to set up the Millennium (see 1 Thessalonians 3:13 and Matthew 24: 29-31)

Here, those who have suffered just because they won't take the mark of the beast during the Great Tribulation, will now have a new hope.

Dear reader, Jesus said the day and hour of these events are not known but will happen anytime, and it will come like a thief in the night. He gave us some signs we should watch out for, and if you look at the scriptures, you will see the signs keep coming to pass.

That means, if Jesus Christ can predict those things and TRUELY, they keep coming to pass, then His promise of the rapture and second coming will also come to pass!

So, if you are yet to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please do so now, as tomorrow might be too late.

And for we that are already Christians, always retain the consciousness that Jesus will return one day, and let this guide you towards godly conduct at all times. The LORD comes.

*Prayer*

My heart is established blameless in holiness before my God and Father at the coming of my Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.

*Further Reading*

Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; II Peter 3:14 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(17th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Don't Miss The Cloud Meeting (Part 1)

Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. I Thessalonians 4:17

*Message*

There is a supernatural flight that is upon us, it is known as the Rapture of the Saints. True Saints in Christ, both dead and living, will be supernaturally transported to a place in the skies where we will have a great deal of fellowship with the LORD Jesus.

Of course, it is obvious many believers today are not even acquainted with the doctrine of the Rapture and the Second Coming. This ought not to be so. As a Christian, this is one of the things about our faith you must be so sure about, and you must be able to teach others when necessary too.

First of all, we need to know that The Rapture and The Second Coming are two different events that will happen at different times.

The Rapture (from the Latin verb 'rapere', which means 'to transport from one place to another') is the catching up of all believers for a glorious meeting with Christ in the air. In 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, Paul, by the Holy Spirit, revealed:

"Behold I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed - in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."

So, The Rapture comes first and is an event whereby the Lord Jesus comes for His Saints (dead and living), and we shall meet Him in the air.

*The Saints are those who have accepted Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of their lives and are living to please Him in spirit and in truth. The Saints are those living a CONSISTENT holy and godly lifestyle, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. They are the ones who will be transformed to meet Jesus in the air, while unbelievers (including folks who claim to know Christ but are actually not His) will be left behind.*

After the rapture, the Saints will proceed into the sky to participate in the marriage feast of the Lamb, where rewards would be given to everyone present according to his/her deeds on earth. You must not miss this important meeting, please.

*Prayer*

Ask the LORD to help you live for Him in an acceptable manner.

*Further Reading*

"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up." II Peter 3:10

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(16th November, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Parenthood: A Noble Profession (Part 3)

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52

*Message:*

For very good reasons, the Godhead was very meticulous about the choice of who would eventually become the earthly parents of Jesus. While the Young Jesus still retained His God features, He was also a full human with human tendencies as a young chap. Hence, if His parents don't get parenting right, the Young Boy can be negatively influenced by society and peers, and He could dip His hands into wrong things which then disqualify Him from being a worthy sacrifice for the sin of Man.

So, when we recognize the fact that even as a growing Child, the Young Jesus could avoid committing a single sin, then we should applaud His parents for a good job well done too.

*Obviously, the Young Boy was saturated with the Word of God while growing, and He was introduced to divine wisdom as early as possible. As a parent, ensure your children are being taught God's Word regularly. It doesn't matter how busy you are or how complex your family is, make sure there is a system where the children interact with the Word each day.*

You should always remind the kids of God's word again and again, alongside the benefits and consequences of going against the Word. Place emphasis on the blessings associated with doing the will of God, and let them learn to point out the fruits of their obedience in their own lives.

Of course, all of these won't be realistic if you are not a God-fearing born-again Christian in the first place. You can't give what you don't have. If you aren't a good believer who gives great priority to God's word in the first place, you can hardly make the kids have passion for it too. Children prefer learning from the lifestyles of those they trust rather than mere words.

*Prayer*

Pray for every Christian parent around the world for God's help to become worthy examples for their children.

*Further Reading*

"So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel." Luke 1:80

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(15th November, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Parenthood: A Noble Profession (Part 2)


"Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart." Luke 2:51

*Message*

Jesus has been in existence even before the foundations of the world were put in place. In Revelation 1:8 He attested: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Then He descended down here to die for the sin of mankind and reconcile us back to God and to recover what we lost to the enemy. You know, Jesus has the power to make a garment of flesh for Himself and just jump right into the earth as a grown man. But He intentionally decided to humble Himself to come through an existing family unit, to validate the great divine significance of a family community. Then, He was divinely placed in Mary's womb and came into this world like every other baby.

And despite being God in man, when He was still a Young Boy, He grew in the will of God. He might have grown up around some naughty kids who could have influenced Him negatively and pushed Him away from His divine purpose. Don't forget that as a Man who decided to subject Himself to the things pertaining to mankind so He could be a worthy High Priest eventually, He was also tempted like every other human, even from childhood.

As a child and youth, like every other young chap, He would have been tempted to act naughty and nasty too. He would have been tempted to fight other kids, tell a lie, steal his parent's money to get some candy, etc. But He held on to intimacy with the Godhead and could ignore the temptations to remain a worthy atoning sacrifice.

Hence, as parents today, if you want your children to be God-fearing and successful in life despite the deep corruption in our societies today, then you can help your children follow the growth pattern of Jesus.

One of the best things you will do in your quest for success in parenthood is to lead your children to Jesus Christ at the very earliest stages of their lives. In their innocence, they can enjoy undiluted and pure encounters with the Lord that will satisfy their cravings and empower them to stand out from the corrupt crowd.

*Prayer*

Pray that the Lord should encounter every child in the world today and bring them into the knowledge of His Will.

*Further Reading*

"And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 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. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers." Luke 2:42‭, ‬46‭-‬47