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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (23rd January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Divine Partnership

God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Hebrews‬ ‭11:40‬ ‭‬‬

*Message*

Before you came into the scene as a warrior on God's side, there have been millions of others before you, carrying the banner of God at different dispensations of human history.

The saints we read of in the bible saw something glorious that pertains to our own day, through the instrumentality of the Prophetic. However, in God's infinite wisdom, both they and we need one another to enter into the fullness of what God has provided.

Hence, the Saints of old, whose spirits are still very much active, are eager to partner with us for our collective destiny fulfillment on this part of God's kingdom.

We are talking about the likes of Abraham, Noah, Moses, David, Elijah, Deborah, Joshua, Daniel, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, John the Beloved, etc. These folks, in their own time, partnered willingly with the Lord to birth various divine possibilities on the earth realm.

*This is our time, and we too must make a resolve to willingly partner with the Lord to birth whatever it is He has appointed for this season in our own day! One of the provisions He has made available is the possibility of a divine partnership between us and the ancient saints who have gone before us on the path of faith.*

The Lord would have us succeed with precision and accuracy. Let the Holy Spirit introduce you to ancient saints who are eager to partner with you based on the similarity of their assignment and yours. As they subdued kingdoms and shut the mouths of lions, you will learn ancient strategies that can't be disclosed in any human classroom.

*Prayer*
Help me, dear Lord, to take advantage of all You've made available to help me fulfil destiny in my generation.

*Further Reading*
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Hebrews‬ ‭11:13‬ ‭NKJV‬

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The people you are to target are the parents not their children. Sex is too pleasurable and only the authority of a parent can override children's desire to fulfill their sexual wants in immoral ways. The days of parents checking their daughter's virginity are long gone. The days of fathers educating their sons on consequences of getting a lady pregnant are long gone. The days of mothers educating their daughters on the virtues of remaining chaste until she is married are long gone. Mothers these days push their daughters to rich dudes and indirectly teach their daughters to be sluts. Fathers who are supposed to be the guiding map of the home have abdicated their responsibility. Parents are the ones that need to be reformed, if not you will only end up wasting resources.

Thank you, sir.

There are initiatives in place for parents too.

We are taking things from several angles.

God bless you.

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (22nd January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: The End Intended By The Lord

Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. James 5:11

*Message*

When making attempts to fight believers, one of the core things the devil aims for is to make us doubt God's word and promises. This was the strategy he used in taking our first parents out of God's Will.

*It doesn't matter what you are currently experiencing, never doubt God's word over you. In Jeremiah 29:11, He declared: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."*

So, when in the midst of an unpleasant reality that is not related to the glorious future God has promised you, the devil will try to take your gaze away from God's promises of a successful future and make you focus more on the issues of today. The problem is, you will turn the current situation into an idol, and you will gradually begin to doubt what God has said.

But you see the man Job. He was doing very great, basking in the blessings the Lord had granted him. However, there was a change of season, and he started experiencing hardness. When satan introduced unpleasant occurrences to Job, those things only pushed him closer to God rather than taking him away from his Maker.

*'In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.' (Job 2:10). Job did not doubt the goodness of God, but even took advantage of those difficult times by riding upon their wings to become a more spiritual person.*

*Prayer*
It doesn't matter what today looks like, I choose to believe all of God's promises to me.

*Further Reading*
By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Hebrews‬ ‭11:11‬

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Finally, we shouldn't only complain about the corruption, but should stand up to proffer solution.

Personally, rather than just complaining, we are storming these secondary schools via the Purity Empowerment Projects to give free books on sexual purity to them. To get involved, follow this thread https://www.nairaland.com/7976390/get-involved-purity-empowerment-project

We have to inculcate the fear of God in these youngsters, which is possible via vehement exposure to God's word. So, for instance, they will see from God's Word that all forms of sexual pleasure must only be shared between a married husband and his female wife inside the safe confines of their marriage institution, with no other party involved. They will also be tutored to create the right structures where it will be difficult to go beyond boundaries, and we will disciple them to learn how to control their healthy sexual urges.

When you give the young chaps the option of practising "safe sex", the message you pass across is that it is impossible to curtail their urges, and like animals, must mess up themselves.

by Sunday Akanni


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Let's start with some heartbreaking stats:

A. 90,000 Schoolgirls Aged 10 To 19 Fall Pregnant In 2023 - South African Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu

B. 3 in 10 teen American girls will get pregnant at least once before age 20. That's nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies every year. Parenthood is the leading reason that teen girls drop out of school. More than 50% of teen mothers never graduate from high school.

C. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 12 million girls aged 15–19 years and at least 777,000 girls under 15 years give birth each year, with at least 10 million unintended pregnancies occurring each year among adolescent girls aged 15–19 years in the developing world.

Let's stop here.

We know immorality has been around even many years before now, but we have to admit that it is currently on the increase. Also, various factors could be held responsible, including media, peer pressure, failed parenting, the rise in perverted adults who are taking advantage of the unmastered hormones of these young ones, etc.

One of the things we should always remember is that the devil is always interested in young people (of course, for evil purposes) and he targets places where there is a reasonable amount of young people, like schools. This is one of the reasons darkness is strong in many secondary schools today, and one of the implications is a high rate of immorality among young students.

However, the solution is God's Word. We must teach these young folks the truth of God's word. Inherent in the word of God is the fear of God. Once a young chap can have and keep the fear of God, like Joseph, they will easily be constrained to live righteously irrespective of where they find themselves.

Kingdom-minded Christians, who are ordained as light by the Lord Jesus, must rise and be proactive in tutoring the world and the people on the pathway of God's perfect Will. Believers, who are light and salt of the earth, should teach the parents of this world proper parenting; they should have direct interactions with the young folks of the society and disciple them unto righteousness; we should become major stakeholders in the media space and ensure the media won't corrupt youngsters again; we should infiltrate influential societal positions and enact laws and policies that protect these young ones from sexual predators; etc.

Finally, the so-called sex education being taught at many climes (where the young ones are given the option of using contraceptives for sexual acts) should be revamped. Rather, we should teach them abstinence sexual education, where they are granted wisdom to practice sexual purity and avoid all kinds of sexual immorality.

We have to inculcate the fear of God in these youngsters, which is possible via vehement exposure to God's word. So, for instance, they will see from God's Word that all forms of sexual pleasure must only be shared between a married husband and his female wife inside the safe confines of their marriage institution, with no other party involved. They will also be tutored to create the right structures where it will be difficult to go beyond boundaries, and we will disciple them to learn how to control their healthy sexual urges.

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The devil is always interested in young people (of course, for evil purposes) and he targets places where there is a reasonable amount of young people, like schools. This is one of the reasons darkness is strong in many secondary schools today, and one of the implications is a high rate of immorality amongst the young students.

We shouldn't sit complaining, rather, we should arise and colonise these places with light. We should storm these youth centers and expose them to the light of God's Will, and they will be tutored to practice righteousness.

Hence, I'm encouraging you to get involved with the Purity Empowerment Project. The aim is to publish our sexual purity books and give thousands of free copies to these secondary school students.

We need good resources to achieve this. Your donation will go a long way in shaping society in the way of righteousness.

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (20th January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: You Are In A Sophisticated Class Entirely

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? II Corinthians 6:14 NKJV
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*Message*

It appears several Christians are yet to realize that they are in a distinct class that is above the civilization of this fallen world. Hence, you still see many, due to lack of identity, getting yoked with the fallen things of the fallen world for validation.

*"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6: 14 - 18*

You should see something wrong with believers having intimate relationships with unbelievers and those who are living contrary to God's Will. But then, there is an identity problem in the first place, as many Christians don't even know who they are.

Why should you seek validation from a fallen world? You should imitate Jesus who pursued God's accreditation, and He never conformed to a wrong worldly standard all through His stay on earth as a Man (John 5:41-47).

Indeed, as a child of God, you should love everyone regardless of where they are currently. As a light in a dark world, you are expected to take the light of Christ to folks still languishing in darkness and bring them into the marvelous light too. However, you must not compromise into their corrupt standards and paths for whatever reason.

*Prayer*
Father, help me to never conform to the godless standards of the world for whatever reason.

*Further Reading*
My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. Proverbs 1:10

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (19th January 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

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (18th January 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

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (17th January 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

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (16th January 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

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‭Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (15th January 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

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (14th January 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

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional (13th January 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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (12th January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: God's Loves 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)

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (11th January 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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (10th January 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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (9th January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Tell What Great Things The Lord Has Done For You

However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled. Mark 5:19‭-‬20

*Message*

Once upon a time, there were certain folks in different parts of a region living dilapidated lives. These were low-lifers who were not enviable as far as the most noble scheme of things in their society was concerned.

But they made the biggest and best decisions of life - accepting Jesus's invitation to life. This destiny-transforming choice would prove to be the right one, as they soared to the paths of becoming all God has ordained for them.

Therefore, even after Jesus ascended to Heaven, these disciples didn't stay shut but committed themselves to witnessing Him. In spite of how they were vehemently persecuted for their faith, even in the face of death, the zeal of God's kingdom kept burning within them, and they won't hold back their testimonies from a world that is destined to also serve the good purposes of the LORD.

*Look at your life, dear believer. Can you imagine how horrible and ugly your life would have turned out if not for Jesus? Hence, you must also rise for the salvation of others, pleasing God by witnessing Him.*

*A lot of people out there today are suffering a lot, and living terrible lives. The stain on their lives can only be washed by the stainless blood of Jesus Christ. Bring them to this reality too.*

*Prayer*
Father in the name of Jesus, help me to be faithful in declaring to my generation the awesome things You've done for me through faith in Christ Jesus.

*Further Reading*
We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. Psalms 78:4

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (8th January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Prayer Is A Big Divine Business

"Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel’s hand." Revelation 8:3‭-‬4

*Message*

Your efforts in the place of prayers are never a waste, even when it seems as if nothing is happening as you pray. Even if you aren't feeling anything spectacular while praying, great and amazing things are still happening in the high heavens on the strength of your prayers.

In his vision of heaven, Apostle John saw that the elders around the throne “were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people” (Revelation 5:.

We see from here that our prayers offered to God ascend as the smoke of the incense ascended in the sanctuary. Your prayers are doing awesome and indescribable things in the heavens.

*You should see this in Revelation 8:3‭-‬4 - "Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel’s hand."*

The fact that the incense was always burning means that we should always pray here.

So, the Apostle Paul wasn't making a religious statement when he admonished that we "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Considering the divine works occasioned by your prayers in the realm of the Spirit (which is bigger than you, as it is part of a bigger eternal project), you should always pray, knowing that your offerings of prayers are a serious investment in the realm that matters.

*You see, the essence of prayer meant it should never be subjected to the weakness of your mood or feelings. The Old Testament priest must do his job irrespective of his mood. The believer too must offer incense of prayers regularly irrespective of his mood.*

*Prayer*
*By God, I pray at all times.*

*Further Reading*‬‬
pray without ceasing, ‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5:17‬

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Finally, reflect on this scripture:

1 Peter 1:15-16
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage]; because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY (set apart), FOR I AM HOLY.”

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by Sunday Akanni


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Sexual immorality has caused a lot of damage in the lives of so many people (particularly young people), and we can't keep watching young folks suffering and living a wretched lifestyle as they ignorantly give room to the devil to get them ruined.

Indeed, society will continue to be an unpleasant one if we keep going contrary to the will of God and embracing immorality. Immorality (like other types of sin) empowers the kingdom of darkness to wreak havoc in our society. So, if people fail to go back to God in repentance, then you can expect more headaches in the society

The Will of God for sex is that all forms of sexual pleasure should be shared only between a married husband and his female wife inside the safe confines of their marriage institution, with no other party involved.

Anyone who will obey God's instructions will embrace a life that is devoid of the fatal pangs and pains associated with sexual immorality.

If you will obey God's loving commandments as regards the enjoyment of sexual pleasures (which is actually for your own safety and good), then you must stop these sexual acts and not carry them with you to this new year:

1. Premarital Sex: Also known as fornication, is having sex when you are not married. Sex is meant for married couples (a male and a female) alone. Even if fornication is the norm out there, don't follow the crowd. Yes, it is possible to tame your sexual urges. Don't indulge in premarital sex, and you won't have to experience the numerous negative consequences attached to it.

2. Extramarital Sex: Adultery is simply about having sex with someone other than your own spouse. As a married person, ensure you are contented with your husband or wife, and don't have an extramarital affair. The repercussions of adultery are usually deadly.

3. Homosexuality: This is sexual relations between members of the same gender, like lesbianism (which is between females) and gayism (which is between males). Such things are dirty and an abomination that should be hated. If you are doing this, call upon the Name of the LORD Jesus for deliverance, and He will surely save you.

4. Pornography: God made sex to be an honorable act. It should be a private thing between a husband and his female wife. It is thus sinful to derive sexual pleasure from seeing the unclothedness of others. It is also sinful to video your sexual encounters and share them with others. Repent this year hence you will regret it!

5. Masturbation: You must not play with your sexual organs for sexual pleasure. You are going against God; and masturbation will only damage your body, soul, and spirit.

6. Other Immoral Sexual Acts like smooching someone not your married spouse, sextings and the rest of them

Repent from immoral sexual activities and don't go with them into this new year. Live your life honoring God in holiness and purity. You are meant to have an eternal communion with God your Creator through Jesus Christ, as this is what will empower you to have dominion over creation. This is your destiny. Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and walk with Him in spirit and in truth.

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (6th January 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!
‭‭‬
*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:
‭‭‬
*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*
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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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (5th January 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 offer praises unto the Lord in all seasons

*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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (4th January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Get Set To 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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (3rd January 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 He His!

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

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Your Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (2nd January 2024)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Make Praise A Lifestyle In 2024

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 year.*

*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 ‭‬‬

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