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~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [06-08-2022]

Focus: All Glory and Power Belongs to God

WORD FOR TODAY
One of those things you must not but always remember is that all kingdom, power and glory belong to God. You have not prayed until you acknowledge the supremacy of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." (Matthew 6:13b NKJV)
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In everything you do, you must always have it at the back of your mind that all kingdoms, power and glory belong to God. When the Lord begins to decorate your life with splendour in whatever capacity in the land of the living, be mindful of the fact that whatever your life depicts is a subset or minute reflection of what God is, you are just a bearer of His glory.

The man who knows and believes that all kingdoms, power and glory belong to God will always humble himself before Him and live with the orientation that after God it is God and He is all in all. Nebuchadnezzar at a point came to this critical submission that all power belongs to God. We have seen people who have power, riches, estates and material possessions but left them when death came.

Only God is God and there is none like Him. There is nothing a man can do than what God allows him to do. Hence, live your everyday life declaring the fact that all Kingdoms, power and glory belong to God.

+ Do you live your life to acknowledge the fact that all Kingdoms, power and glory belong to God?

Lord! I worship your supremacy; for Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
The prayer of a man becomes incomplete until he acknowledges the fact that all Kingdoms, power and glory belong to God!!!

Have a Gracious Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [05-08-2022]

Focus: When challenges Come

WORD FOR TODAY
When challenges come, it separates those who truly have a desire and passion from those who merely have wishes. It comes to bringing the best out of our lives!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small" (Proverb 24:10 NKJV)
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Sometimes, the best of a person does not come until he is in trouble. No man in this life succeeds in anything without overcoming challenges. You only have a breakthrough when you are able to pass through various hurdles to achieve your goals. Life's challenges are an essential part of our lives and are meant to make us better people.

The challenges in your life are not different from the ones common to all men, they only have different dimensions and fields. Every marriage that works, worked not because they didn't face challenges but because the people involved passionately and diligently made it work with the wisdom of God.

This is also applicable to people in ministry, business, academics and careers. Nothing works naturally, things are made to work by confronting the challenges against them. Life will not but always present various issues to prompt you to give up; always find strength in God to stand in all challenging situations of life.

+ How strong are you and on what basis will you be victorious in various issues of life?

Lord! Empower me to overcome every challenge that comes my way in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
When challenges come it comes intending to push you to God and make you a better person !!!

Have a Breathtaking Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [02-08-2022]

Focus: The Human Government

WORD FOR TODAY
Wherever there are humans there you find imperfections. In every government being controlled by humans, your ultimate responsibility is to put on the virtue called love!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossian 3:12 NIV)
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When relating with men you must never forget that they are people with a sinful nature who can be ruled by the works of the flesh at a point in time. As it is with them, so it is with you. Hence, we will only please God in our relationship with men when we walk in the spirit. In every gathering you find yourself you must not but live with the orientation of love; because it covers a multitude of sins.

Be mindful of the fact that wherever you find men be it in a church, fellowship, or organization there you will find imperfections. Hence, there is nothing like a perfect church, fellowship, or organization. The only perfect part of any gathering of men is that part the Holy Spirit is in charge. Wherever there is love things appear perfect.

Don't say you are leaving your church or gathering for another. Sometimes, people look wonderful and glorious when you are looking at them from afar. If there is anything not good about your gathering pray to God about it and let the change you so much desire begin with you by walking and working in the Spirit. You must be patient with men, knowing fully well that they can change and get better.

+ To what degree can you bear the shortcomings of men?

Lord! Help me to put on the virtue of love in every domain of life in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
Love is required to manage the imperfections of the human government at various levels of life!!!

Have a Superb Tuesday!!!

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Happy New Month
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              [01-08-2022]

Focus: The News of His Glory

WORD FOR TODAY
When the glory of the Lord is revealed in the life of a man, it will be made known to all men. No man is committed and faithful in serving God that will not bear His glory!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So you shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that you have seen; and you shall hurry and bring my father down here." (Genesis 45:13 NKJV)
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Joseph who was a slave in Egypt became a prime minister; the second in command to Pharaoh. At a point, there was a declaration of his death to his father; who mourned him and accepted the fact that he had died. However, those who brought the news of his death were the people who declared the news of his glory.

It does not matter what people have said or are saying about your life based on what your experience has been over time; if you remain in the will of God and wait on Him; His glory will be revealed in your life and all men will see it (Isaiah 40:5). Those who saw your misery will also witness the glory of God in your life to validate your testimony.

As you proceed in destiny be mindful of the fact that it pays to serve Jesus. An expected end of the great glory that money cannot buy awaits all men who serve God with great commitment and faithfulness. You can only be assured of bearing the glory of God if you remain in His divine plan and purpose for your life.

+ Do you abide in the will of God?

Lord! Let my life be patterned according to your plans and purpose in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
Irrespective of your experience, the Glory of the Lord will be revealed in your life if your life is patterned according to His plans and purpose!!!

Have a Glorious Month Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [31-07-2022]

Focus: The Centre of All Situations

WORD FOR TODAY
Life becomes easier and less complicated whenever you allow God to be at the centre of all situations. A man who puts himself at the centre of every situation he finds himself in will not please God!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, (Colossians 3:23 AMP)
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The outcome of every situation in life is actively determined by the one who is the centre of it. Men will not but think of what becomes of them or what he stands to benefit. When self-centeredness comes into an issue it can no longer bless lives nor fulfil a purpose. There is no other way to adulterate your service to God other than to exhibit self-centeredness.

The devil did not fall until he became self-centred by saying in his heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon." Isaiah 14:12. Jesus said, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." (Luke 9:23).

If you must do anything, you must do it unto the Lord. Always allow God to have His way in everything you do. This is an important antidote against issues of self-centeredness. Your service becomes a blessing when it is devoid of self-centeredness.

+ What and who is the reason behind everything you do?

Lord! Make me a blessing to my world in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Service out of a pure mind and sacrificial heart is only possible when God is at the centre of an affair!!!

Have a Remarkable Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [29-07-2022]

Focus: The Blessing of Productivity

WORD FOR TODAY
The essence of every rain the Lord brings on men is to ensure productivity. A productive man will receive blessing from God while unproductive men will be cursed and be worthless!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end, it will be burned." ( Hebrews 6:7-8 NIV)
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The God we serve is God who values productivity. He has over time revealed through His word that He detests unproductivity. Whenever the Lord sends rain He does that purposely to ensure productivity. Similarly, when God fails to send rain then famine is looming. No man invests in something to experience a loss. If a man will not, God will not as well.

There is no doubt in the fact that God has done so much for you. He will not be asking too much from your life if He demands that you should be productive for Him. The verdict he placed on every land on which He sends rain is that such land will receive blessing from Him if it bears good fruits but the land will receive a curse and be burnt if it produces thorns.

We must ensure that our lives are productive; bearing the fruit of the spirit and that of righteousness. God is glorified whenever we are productive. We must abide in Him always and allow Him to do His good pleasure in us.

+ Are you productive? Are you a blessing or a curse?

Lord! Help me to be productive in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
A productive man will receive blessing from the Lord and the one who is not will be cursed!!!

Have a Wonderful Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [28-07-2022]

Focus: Do Everything to Please God

WORD FOR TODAY
No matter how wonderful, promising and resourceful the life of a man appears to be, you must never please such at the expense of pleasing God. Every relationship you have with men will surely end because men are for a few days!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men"
(Colossians 3:23 NKJV)
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You may be tempted to please people because of your relationship with them and your quest to be in their good book. Don't destroy your life because of a friend. Every man who comes into your life comes temporarily for a purpose. Focus on pleasing God at all costs in all issues of life. This is because God is the only one who promised never to leave nor forsake you. Hence, you must relate with all men with the orientation of service towards God.

Every relationship is for a purpose and will end. At every wedding ceremony, you will discover that at the point of joining there is a proclamation of the end; till death do us part. It is made known that marriage is not forever. Jesus taught His disciples that there is no even marriage in heaven everything ends here. Don't lose your place under God on the account of any relationship please God above everything else. Don't use the euphemism to destroy the Life God wants to give you.

If you must be in a relationship or church it must be a type that supports you and help you to have a good relationship with God. Because we are created for a purpose makes it paramount for us to please him at all costs. It is very costly and risky to go out of God's purpose and lose out in destiny on the account of your relationship with men.

+ Do you please God at all costs?

Lord! Help me to please you in everything I do in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The right mindset in all your dealings with men is the orientation to please God at all costs!!!

Have a Blessed Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [27-07-2022]

Focus: Another Chance

WORD FOR TODAY
The God we serve is a God that gives men another chance within the scope of grace made available. We resemble Him if and only if we don't give up on people but give them another chance!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. (Matthew 5:39 NKJV)
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Men will not but offend, betray and harm you just like the way you have done and can also do to others whenever the Holy Spirit is not given an expression. In our relationship with men, we must not be ignorant of the fact that we are not in a perfect world filled with perfect people.

We are expected under God to give men another opportunity to offend us and forgive them over and over again just as God in His mercy forgive us our sins over and over again. True love demands that you give men another chance. The man who strikes your cheeks today may decorate them tomorrow. However, we must never forget the man (sinful nature) in every man as we relate with them with absolute carefulness.

+ Do you resemble Christ in His attributes?

Lord! I receive wisdom from above to relate with men and resemble Christ in His attributes in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
We know a man who belongs to God by their resemblance to Christ in His attributes!!!

Have a Superb Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [25-07-2022]

Focus: A Reason to Live

WORD FOR TODAY
Irrespective of the turn the event of your life takes, you must resolve to fulfill God's purpose. Make a life out of everything that happens to you and don't allow anything to cut you short or put an end to your existence!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. (Job 12:10 NIV)
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The plan of the evil one is to ensure that an end comes to your existence. The essence of all the ordeal you are having is to validate if you will still have the required joy and confidence as you proceed in destiny. You are required to find grace and strength to make a life out of every situation that happens to you. It was rewritten about Job that he did not sin despite his ordeal and he came out of the situation a strong man.

The fact that the situation you find yourself have not taken your life established the fact that God has not given up on you and there is yet a Glory to be revealed through your life. No matter what happens do not lose your confidence; continue to serve God with joy and hope for the best. As a living soul that has resolved to fulfill God's purpose, everything is working and working for your good!

+ Are you fulfilling God's purpose?

Lord! No matter what, I will live, I will not be cut short and I will fulfill my purpose in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
As long as you are alive you are expected to live and fulfill God's purpose!!!

Have a Purposeful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [24-07-2022]

Focus: The Seed of Deceitfulness

WORD FOR TODAY
Deceitfulness of the highest order is identified each time a man gives his children or people in his custody stone instead of bread and snake instead of fish. The originality of God's plan for a man will surely be cut short if he keeps sowing the seed of deceitfulness!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? (Matthew 7:9-10 NIV)
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When love is missing or defeated in the life of a man he sows the seed of deceitfulness. Deceitfulness is an attribute which depicts weakness in the life of a man. It is only a coward that takes a deceitful path to achieve his aim. The benchmark of a man who is normal under God is that they don't give stone instead of bread or snake instead of fish. Do not sow the seed of deceitfulness in your home, marriage and dealings with men.

No sane man will keep his child under the watch of evil and deceitful men. We are expected to nourish all men place under our watch. Several so-called men of God organize meetings among the people of God to enrich themselves in the disguise of meeting their spiritual needs. People in such meetings will think they are eating fish not knowing that it is a snake. Some teach false doctrine and fail to rightly divide the word of life because of personal or selfish reasons.

Some educational institutions adopt examination malpractices to ensure the good performance of their student. The students involved will initially think they were given bread but on the contrary, it is stone. Whatever the case may be in any situation be mindful of the fact that God is so faithful that he will bring men to the knowledge of truth and expose the deceitfulness of men.

+ What type of seed are you sowing?

Lord! Make me a blessing and only blessing in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The seed of deceitfulness will only produce curses and failure in every facet of life!!!

Have a Gracious Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [20-07-2022]

Focus: The Quest for a Better Life

WORD FOR TODAY
In every quest for a better life don't go away from God's will for your life. You will have the opportunity to have the life God wants to give each time you find grace and resist every urge to go out of God's will and purpose for your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons." (Ruth 1:1NKJV)
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No man does not desire a better life for himself. Hardship, famine, problems and unfavourable situations in life tend to prompt men to leave their abode to seek a better place. The aforementioned issues of life set men in motion and propel them to perform some actions which may either mar or make their lives. Elimelech took his family out of Bethlehem because of famine thinking that they will be fine in Moab but on the contrary, they lost their lives.

It is only when you make God your shepherd that you will be led to your green pasture. It is not every land that appears green to you is a green pasture for you. Several men have lost their lives, children, spouse, good life they had and relationship with God due to their quests for a better life. The best you can be is to be who God wants you to be, doing what He wants you to do and living where He wants you to live. Do not allow situations of life to drive your destiny but the word of God at every point in time.

+ Do you desire the Life God wants to give you?

Lord! Be my shepherd and lead me through the journey of destiny, let me find grace in this wilderness of life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You seek for a better life each time you seek to find the will of God for your life and conform accordingly!!!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [17-07-2022]

Focus: A Problem-free World

WORD FOR TODAY
Every man created by God will not but have issues of life to deal with at every point in time. A problem-free world does not apply to any living soul in this terrain but victory is assured over every issue of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." (John 16:33 NLT)
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After the fall of man in the garden of Eden; the generation of mankind has entered into an everlasting battle; victory over a particular battle of life ushers a man into another. Jesus in one of the final instructions to His disciples made it very clear to them that they enjoy his companionship through the Holy Spirit but they will have tribulations!

Whether you are a believer or not, here on earth you will have tribulations. This you must have at the back of your mind as you proceed in destiny; for they will be many. There is no victory without battles. The victory we have over life's battle is what makes life interesting. Hence, as long as we live in Christ Jesus, we will be moving from victory to victory and from Glory to Glory until we lay our crowns at last.

Trust your life to God and cast your burdens upon Him as your fleeting years go by. Be glad in the Lord irrespective of what betides because everything in life will come to pass.

+ Is your life free from various issues of life?

Lord! Do not leave me; help me through the journey of destiny and give me victory over issues of life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
There is no problem-free world but there is a solution to every problem!!!

Have a Blessed Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [15-07-2022]

Focus: Sell Whatever You Have

WORD FOR TODAY
A man who truly has a strong desire to please the Lord in his pilgrimage must come to the level of self-denial in various aspects of life. You cannot serve the Lord effectively if a greater part of your life is attached to materialism (vanities of life)!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:21 NKJV)
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I heard of a man who finds it very difficult to sleep due to the fact that some of his trucks are yet to arrive even when several others are already parked. He was unable to sleep because a certain percentage of his life is not with him. Jesus said; you cannot keep your heart away from where your treasure is.

The Lord does not want us to place our hearts on ephemeral things of this life. Therefore, He frowns at accumulating material possessions because the more things you gather the more attached your life will be to them and the less your consecration will be to God.

Hence, Jesus told the young rich man to detach himself from his riches by giving them out to the poor. The Lord is also speaking to you; that you must not be too attached to this life as your fleeting years go by. Only what you can save as treasure in heaven is what is truly your own. It will be increasingly difficult to please God as you should until you give yourself away to God and detach yourself from lying vanities.

+ How attached are you to the vanities of this life?

Lord! I receive the grace to give up everything hindering me from doing your will and fulfilling my mandate in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The more attached we are to laying vanities the more difficult it will be to take the cross and follow Jesus!!!

Have a Gracious Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [12-07-2022]

Focus: Covenant of Alignment

WORD FOR TODAY
The clock of a man's destiny starts when he aligns his life with Christ through a specific encounter. When a man's wheel refuses to align with the wheel of God, the wheel of God will not take him to His will in life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2 NKJV)
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Only by aligning his life with God's will for him will a man reach God's best level for him. Maximum cooperation from you is required if you are to have the life that God desires for you. If the prodigal son had never abandoned his father, he would not have had the experience he had. If Elimelech, Naomi's husband, had not left Bethlehem during the famine, he would not have died so young.

Lot and his family's experience in Sodom and Gomorrah could have been avoided if he had not separated himself from Abraham. What Abraham, David, and Joseph became as a result of God's plan for them was possible because they aligned their lives with God's will. Every decision you make and action you take in life aligns your destiny with an unusual experience. As a result, you must be able to demonstrate what God's good, acceptable, and perfect will is. The only way to ensure that you do not miss out on your destiny is to align your life with God!!!

+ Do you align your life with God's will for you?

Lord! Renew my will from day to day and blend it with yours in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The one you align your life with determines your experience!!!

Have a Graceful Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [11-07-2022]

Focus: Go and Do Likewise

WORD FOR TODAY
Every experience you have with men, be it good or bad, is a lesson meant to teach you how it feels when you do the same to others. When God brings men to your aid, He did that to prepare you to do likewise to others!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." (Luke 10:37b NKJV)
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The Lord has been so gracious to us right from the day of our birth and brought us this far in the journey of destiny. Have you ever at any point thought about what would have happened to you if no one cared about you after your birth and just leave you as a day-old child to fend for yourself? The fact that you are reading this, signifies that God has sent several men to help you in this life.

There is no doubt in the fact that you have faced both the positive and negative sides of life, and you have had both bad and good experiences with men. The bad experience you have is meant to teach you what it feels to have a bad experience, help people who are having it and ensure that your actions don't make people have it.

When God brings people to help you, pay your bills (rent, school fees, hospital bills, debt), connect you to get a job and greatness, help you in business and career, and build you up academically and spiritually; it is also to make you know how it feels to enjoy such grace. God does most of these to prepare us to do likewise. As you enjoy His grace in different dimensions of life, you must always remember the words of the Lord which say: go and do likewise. Be mindful of the fact that the best part of your existence is that part you lived blessing other people.

+ What is your impact on the lives of men?

Lord! Make me a blessing to my world in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Your existence will only be impactful when you transform all your experiences to be a blessing to your world!!!

Have a Blessed Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [10-07-2022]

Focus: God's Reward System

WORD FOR TODAY
God's reward system differs from that of men; He rewards men based on the nature of their hearts, the time they waited on Him, and the work they did for Him. Time spent waiting on the Lord with a pure heart and good deeds are never wasted!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So when evening had come, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, "Call the laborers and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first.'"" (Matthew 20:8 NKJV)
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God's reward system is described in Matthew 20:1-16. The Master appeared at the appointed time for each of these men and did not deprive them of what they deserved. The fact that the last man called to work in the vineyard was paid the same as the first man demonstrates that God rewards both the time a man waits and the time he works for Him. By waiting until the end, the last man demonstrated good character.

This teaches us that it is profitable to wait on the Lord. If you can properly wait on God, you will still have what you believe you should have. Unfortunately, several men are not waiting properly; some have given up hope, while others have settled for alternatives. Those in this category will not receive the Lord's blessing on their lives.

It makes no difference how long you have been in God's service; the length of your stay shows how much of his grace and favour you have received, which does not make you special but makes you more accountable to God for the measure of grace given to you. God values service performed with a pure, obedient, and sacrificial heart.

+ What do you seek; serving God?

Lord! Help me to serve with a pure, obedient and sacrificial heart in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
God's reward system honours both periods of waiting and working with a pure heart!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [08-07-2022]

Focus: There is no Secret

WORD FOR TODAY
It is an outright act of self-deception for a man to think that some things he has done which appear unknown to some people will forever remain a secret. In everything you do; be mindful of the fact that Jesus said: "every secret will be made known"!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light."
(Luke 8:17 NKJV)
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Whatever you do which appears hidden will not remain secret forever. Be mindful of the fact that the Lord is not ignorant of your deepest secret and at the appropriate time He will bring it to light. Hence, wisdom demands that you put your hands only on what will favour you and bring glory to God when brought to the limelight.

Moses killed an Egyptian and covered it in the earth thinking that no one knew about it until he was told what he did (Exo 2). King David brilliantly and technically executed Uriah in a bid to clean up the mess of the adultery he committed with Bathsheba but God exposed him and we are reading about his evil act today (2 Sam 12).

Do not take the grace of the Lord in your life for granted; seek to always get it right with God whether in public or the secret. Be mindful of the fact that God does not overlook even the good work done in the secret; so also, covered sin! The life you live in the secret determines if your life will end in shame or Glory!!!

+ What does your secret represent: shame or glory?

Lord! As I increase I will not sin against you and my glory will not turn to shame in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
The life you live in the secret signifies if you will end in glory or shame!!!

Have a Stunning Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [04-07-2022]

Focus: All Prodigal Sons are the Same

WORD FOR TODAY
Wasting divine resources is a peculiar attribute of all prodigal sons. You become a prodigal son each time you go on your way to squander the gift of God in your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living." (Luke.15:13 NKJV)
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No man receives something except it is given to him by God. There is nothing you have that is not given to you. Hence, it is wrong and an act of arrogance for a man to say: "I achieved what I achieved by my strength and effort" The grace you have received from God in whatever form is meant to help you serve God and fulfill your mandate.

A prodigal son is identified when:
✳️ A man uses the gift of God to promote lust, pride of life and selfish interest.
✳️ A man lives like an unbeliever after several investments of God in his life.
✳️ the work placed in the hands of a man in the position of authority becomes miserable and degenerates under his watch.
✳️ A man feeds the people of God brought to him with junks to exploit their ignorance.

The way forward for every prodigal son is to return to the father and submit to His will. If your existence in any domain of life will count in God's presence you must return to that very point you missed it as far as God's will is concerned for your life!

+ Are you a Prodigal Son?

Lord! May I never go away from you; call me to order each time am going astray in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
You are a prodigal son each time you misuse God's resources to promote the works of the flesh!!!

Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [03-07-2022]

Focus: God's Investment

WORD FOR TODAY
You must be aware of God's investment in your life and strive to meet His standards. It is a curse for a man to squander God's investment in his life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes." (Matthew 11:21 NKJV)
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Despite the miracles they witnessed, Chorazin and Bethsaida were cursed because they did not live up to God's expectations for their lives. Woe to the man who wastes God's precious investment in his life.

We might wonder why God couldn't forgive Gehazi and heal him of the leprosy he contracted after collecting gifts from Naaman; after all, God had invested so much in him to do what he did. God insisted on Moses not entering the promised land, not because of the gravity of what he did, but because of the magnitude of God's investment in his life. The miracles God did to bring the Israelites out of Egypt will not allow him to spear them when they exhibited unbelieve as they advance towards the promised land.

The Lord's works in your life are deliberate because you were purchased with a price. You can't afford to fail in God's purpose. We must exercise caution in our actions and service to God in order to avoid causing the Lord to feel betrayed by His investment in our lives.

+ Are you leaving up to God's expectations for your life?

Lord! Your investment in my life will not be wasted, I will live up to your expectations in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The call before you now and always is to live up to God's expectations in your life!!!

Have a Wonderful Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [02-07-2022]

Focus: The words of Men

WORD FOR TODAY
Despite the fact that men will not but say something about your personality and deeds; the fact remains that you must never subject your life and destiny to the words of men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, "He has a demon." "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!" But wisdom is justified by her children." (Matthew 11:18-19 NKJV).
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Irrespective of who you are the fact remains that people are watching you and they have something to say about you. Your personality is defined deep down in their heart with respect to what they see in your deeds. Therefore, you must be mindful of the life you live so that men will see your good works and glorify God.

Nevertheless, you cannot be loved, or accepted by everyone; some people will be indifferent to your actions and attitude. If people could do this to our Lord and the likes of John the baptist then who are we.

You must not lose foresight or lose out in destiny on the account of the words of men. Some believers are living in condemnation of sin, some are living to fulfill another man's dream contrary to their wish, and many have abandoned their mandate just because of what people will say or are saying.

The people we are seeing today are temporary; don't subject your destiny to chance because of their words. There is a God every man will meet hereafter; only Him should determine your actions and inactions.

+ Jesus remains the author of our salvation; where are His critics today?

Lord! I receive divine wisdom to live a fulfilled life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You mustn't lose out in destiny on the account of the word of men!!!

Have a Fruitful Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [30-06-2022]

Focus: Get up and try again 2

WORD FOR TODAY
When you fail in any aspect of life, don't give up and remain defeated; instead, encourage yourself and find strength in God to try again. All men who failed and continue to fail were men who failed to find strength in God to rise above their limitations!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me." (Micah 7:8 NKJV)
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When you fall or fail in any aspect of life, don't think it's strange; it will only be strange if you fail to get up despite God's gift of life to you. The fact that you are still alive indicates that God is not done with you. Even if everything around you is against your rising, take solace in the word of God and put it to the test.

Nobody gave the paralytic man in Mark 2:1-12 a chance of survival, but the effort put in by those around him helped him get back on his feet. Life's challenges will be numerous; victory over one will usher us into another. We must brace ourselves and face every issue head on. It is in this, that we can move from victory to victory.

The race set before you at this time is to not let anything stand in your way of having the life God desires for you. The fact that you continue to fall into sin does not preclude you from pleasing God; get up and try again by allowing God to live his life in you.

+ Will you rise again? Will you shine again?

Lord! Strengthen me to rise above all limitations; glorify your name in my life in Jesus's name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
Each time you fail to rise from your fall or failure you allow your enemies to mock you; get up and try again!!!

Have a Blessed Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [28-06-2022]

Focus: The God that you Serve

WORD FOR TODAY
Knowing the efficacy of the God you serve is critical to what your lot will be and the exploit you will make in the land of the living. Never lost the confidence in the fact that God is mighty to save!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?" (Daniel 6:20 NKJV)
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Your life will always serve as a litmus test for the type of God you serve. A man who serves the true living God will be known for righteousness, holiness, faithfulness, fruitfulness, miracle and goodness.

As for Daniel, they knew him as the Servant of the living God. At a point, his faith in God was put to test. The fact that he stood the test made God arise for his deliverance in the lion's den. The efficacy of the God he serves was made known in the entire kingdom of Babylon.

The way you live among men is proof of your faith and the nature of the God you serve. How strong is your faith, believe and trust in God? What are your convictions about your God? Will men be pleased to serve your God? What confidence do you have in God?

The Almighty God, the creator of all things is abundantly able to deliver and save those who trust and walk in His ways. From generation to generation, He has no record of failure.

+ Has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from various life issues?

Lord! Continue to prove yourself as the Almighty in every situation of life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The Lord is mighty to save, put your trust in Him!!!

Have a Superb Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [27-06-2022]

Focus: Praising God in Your Lifetime

WORD FOR TODAY
Only those who praise God in their lifetime will praise Him forever. You are created primarily to praise Him forever!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The living, the living-they praise you, as I am doing today; fathers tell their children about your faithfulness" (Isaiah 38:19 NIV)
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What qualifies a man to praise God is being a living soul. To live appropriately is to worship and praise God. Praising God is not limited to singing, dancing and saying beautiful words to Him but also doing His will in all situations.

Irrespective of the condition you find yourself the fact remains that you were created to praise God. How you praise Him while still living will determine if you will praise Him forever in eternity. This is because life is given to prepare for eternity.

Fulfill your primary assignment by praising God as a living soul so that the younger generation will know the truth and the faithfulness of God.

+ Do you praise and worship God as a living soul?

Lord! I will praise and worship you all the days of my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You will only make eternity with God if you praise Him as a living soul!!!

Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [26-06-2022]

Focus: The Emptiness of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is given to find and worship God. The life of a man is empty until he finds God and fulfills the purpose of his creations!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; And this was my reward from all my labor. Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun." (Ecclesiastes 2:10 -11 NKJV)
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The main takeaway from King Solomon's life was that everything is vanity and that the most important duty of a man is to fear God and keep his commandments. Things in life appear much more valuable if they are still being sought after. Most of what men hold in high esteem and pursue as if their lives depend on it becomes invaluable when they obtain it. Human nature is wired in such a way that he loses joy in what he has and desires something else.

Life has proven to us that most of what we desire is not what we need. The Rich Fool was gathering crop produce for his enjoyment and future, but God is ending his existence. Several people ignored God's will for their lives in their pursuit of a better life, but they were still unable to experience the joy they desired. Nothing in life satisfies nor can be enough. No matter what life promises to offer you; do not trivialize God's salvation nor neglect what He can do or gives.

+What can a man achieve in life that can be enough?

Lord! Help me to honour and worship you with my existence in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Life is empty without finding God and fulfilling His purpose!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [24-06-2022]

Focus: We Brought Nothing

WORD FOR TODAY
In everything you do and wherever you find yourself in life, you must never forget that you brought nothing into this world and you are taking nothing out of it!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. (1Timothy 6:6-7 NKJV)
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We need to always remind ourselves that life is a temporary assignment. We have seen men with wonderful titles, honours, medals, awards, positions and possessions of life leave the various scene of life without prior notice. They left everything without taking any along with them. What they have becomes another's and be at the mercy and favour of God alone as they advance into eternity.

We also, as a witness to how many of these wonderful people transit into eternity will join their league when the time comes. The funeral of those people who attend other people's funerals will be attended by others; such is life.

Hence, you have not found anything if you have not found God. The greatest gain in whatever you seek is to find God. It is not the case that we should not strive to get the best from our endeavours but the issue is that in all our gettings we must get God as our ultimate and prioritized inheritance. Don't forget being a living soul, having wonderful possession and occupying a position of authority is a privilege: You brought nothing and you will leave with nothing!

+ Have you found God? What is your hope as far as eternity is concerned?

Lord! Help me to find you in all my pursuits; let me always remember that my existence is a privilege in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
Until you find God in your pursuit you have found nothing!

Have an Impressive Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [23-06-2022]

Focus: Element of Every Temptation

WORD FOR TODAY
Every temptation either comes as the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh or pride of life. The Lord will not place something serious in the hands of a man until he through the help of God overcomes the lust of the eye, lust of the flesh and pride of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world." (1 John 2:16 NKJV)
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The major component of worldliness is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. No man has a soft spot for worldliness that will ever overcome temptation. The test the devil will place before you at every point in time will always be in terms of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

Satan tempted the Lord Jesus using these parameters: turning of stone to bread (lust of the flesh), bowing down to worship the devil in exchange for the glory of this world (the lust of the eyes), and throwing himself down from the pinnacle of the temple because there is a promise of an angelic backing (the pride of life).

The devil is not ignorant of our weakness as men, for he knows that an ordinary man is weak in the face of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Hence, the only way to overcome temptation is to come after Jesus by denying himself, taking up his cross and walking in his steps (Luke 9:23)

+ Have you denied yourself, take up your cross and walk in His steps?

Lord! I receive the grace to overcome every temptation by denying myself, taking up my cross daily and walking in your steps in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
You will only overcome when you are victorious over the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life!!!

Have a Magnificent Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [20-06-2022]

Focus: God Does Not Tolerate Rivals

WORD FOR TODAY
God in His attributes has proven throughout all ages that He does not tolerate rivals. All glory must be attributed to God and only Him alone!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another." (Isaiah 48:11 NKJV)
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Everything the Lord is doing; He does for His own sake. Each time a man tries to ascribe the glory that belongs to God to himself he creates for himself a divine resistance. Irrespective of the success and achievement you have in every facet of life be wise enough to ascribe the glory to God who is the giver of life and the power to achieve things.

Most of the time God appears not to respond to people's prayers or perform mighty works through them because they will share in His glory. When the Lord wanted to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites, He chose to use Gideon who had no confidence in himself and fought the battle himself after reducing his armies so that they would not claim the glory (Judges 7:2).

Our Lord Jesus laid a perfect example by ascribing glory to God. When they called him a good teacher, He replied that only God is good (Mark10:18). When He was to raise Lazarus from death He thanked God for the Father who always hears Him (John 11:42). He affirmed the fact that all He does is through the help of the father (John 5:19) Let this mind also be in you (Phil 2:5).

The best way for a man to finish and lose out in destiny is to ascribe the glory that belongs to God to himself. As you increase and experience progress in every facet of life, don't forget to always glorify the name of the Lord.

+ Do you ascribe all glory to God!!!

Lord! Take all the glory in Jesus' name. Amen

Emphasis
Wisdom begins when a man has come to the understanding that God does not tolerate rivals!!!

Have a Stunning Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [19-06-2022]

Focus: What Fathers should be

WORD FOR TODAY
Not all men can be regarded as fathers. The dignity of manhood is only exhibited in men who fulfill their duties as fathers!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Each man will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land." (Isaiah 32:2 NIV). !!!
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Fathers are men who have a sense of responsibility. There will be a great loophole in the life of a child who lacks the impact of a father. The expectation of God for all men is highlighted below:

1. A shelter from the wind: The man should be a shelter in every situation of unrest. He must be able to guide his home against every wind that sweeps men away from the purpose of God.

2. A refuge from the storm: the man is expected to be the priest of his home by declaring the counsel of God to his children. He should be able to provide satisfactory relief under God in the time of storm.

3. A stream of water in the desert: The Man is expected to promptly meet the (spiritual, financial, academic etc) needs of his children as when due.

4. The shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land: He must live up to be a remarkable blessing and a man that cannot be ignored. His children must have confidence in the fact that he exists for them as a father.

We do not just call God our father. He has lived up to the above requirement. As a man the Lord also wants you to measure up within the limit of your capacity. As a woman, the Lord is opening your eyes to what you should expect in a man and prayerfully making it possible in your home. A home is naked and unsecured until the head (man) comes in conformity to the standard required by God. A man is very sick when he becomes irrelevant in his own home.

+ What type of father are you?

Lord! Help all fathers to live up to their expectations in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
A man is a father not because he is a man who has a wife but because he performs the duty of a father!!!

Have a Glorious Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [18-06-2022]

Focus: Remembering what God has done

WORD FOR TODAY
What the Lord has done so far in your life is enough to build the confidence you need to face your future!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds." (Psalms 77:11-12 NIV).
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You cannot enter the new phase of God's plan for you if you keep thinking about your present problems. Your present predicament, challenges and everything that surrounds your life can only point your attention to the level of your strength, your failures and various uncertainties of life. Looking back to meditate on how far the Lord had brought you and what He had done for you will help you to forge ahead in destiny.

Discouragement will not but come as you advance further in your glorious destiny as a result of various life treatments. Don't allow them to kill the confidence you have in God. In 1Sam 17:38a; David said: "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine". Just like David, you are also required to make reference to the goodness of the Lord and face your future with confidence.

It is a fact that your life is not without the goodness of the Lord. The fact that you are reading this at this point is proof of God's goodness in your life. Worship the Lord whose greatness and power have no limitation in anticipation of His miracle in your life.

+ Do you remember God's goodness at all times?

Lord! All you have done in my life is proof of your goodness and what you can do; continue to magnify and make Yourself BIG at this very point in time in my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The best thing to do when trouble times come is to remember God's goodness and forge ahead in destiny with confidence in what God can do!!!

Have an Incredible Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [17-06-2022]

Focus: At the Fullness of Time V

WORD FOR TODAY
Every time comes with an opportunity to make a mark in the sand of time. When your time comes, it provides a lifetime opportunity to make a landmark impact in the land of the living!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David)." (2 Samuel 5:7 NKJV).
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When David was made King He captured Jerusalem a part of God's inheritance for the Israelites and today it is called the city of David. You will not always have the opportunity that you have now; the night is coming over every opportunity at your disposal.

While Jesus was still physically present on earth He lived as the light of the world and worked having the consciousness that night is coming when no man and even Him as the Lord of all cannot work.

Only a fool will think that things will continue to be the way they are. There are some things you should allow God to do in your life and as well use you to do. Now that you can help people, minister to them, guide and direct them, and provide for their needs; do so because the night is coming over every situation of life; several things will surely come to pass.

+ What mark are you making in the sand of time in the days of your opportunity?

Lord! Help me to make the best use of my days of opportunities in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
Every opportunity is given to make a lasting impact in the land of the living!!!

Have a Blessed Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [16-06-2022]

Focus: At the Fullness of Time IV

WORD FOR TODAY
When your time comes you become more prone to temptation. Your real personality both physically and spiritually becomes obvious!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David." (2 Samuel 5:13 NKJV).
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The time of God's favour in the life of a man comes with numerous opportunities which give room for more temptation. It is a time to validate the level of your consecration, devotion and your standing in God.

Here we saw King David take more wives and concubines. He invested so much in gathering women. Even though God never showed displeasure over it, apart from the case of the death of Uriah on the account of his wife; the fact remains that his real personality in the love for women became very clear. This singular attitude caused Him a lot of trouble in his destiny walk with God.

Our Lord Jesus was tempted at the fullness of time for His manifestation. Yours will not be an exception. As you will be coming to the limelight of various successes and achievements in life; be mindful of the fact that your integrity, personality and standing in God will be tested.

+ With respect to your own life; does temptation increase with life's success?

Lord! As I increase my glory will not turn to shame in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
Temptation grows with an increase in life's success and achievements!!!

Have a Graceful Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [14-06-2022]

Focus: At the Fullness of Time III

WORD FOR TODAY
When the Lord brings you to the limelight of great success and achievement in every facet of life; it is not time to merry but time to brace up for higher responsibility and challenges!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold." (2 Samuel 5:17 NKJV).
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The implication of your emergence in any aspect of life is that you will become noticeable and more prone to attack. People's attention will be drawn to you. Both your victory and fall will be a landslide because several battles will be put in place to validate your exaltation.

Therefore, when your time comes your responsibility and challenges increase. It is never a time to merry or sleep over your achievements but a time to tighten your belt against every resistance to the fulfilment of your mandate.

If there is any man the devil wants to destroy it is the man who is set to fulfil his divine mandate. When the time of Jesus came to fulfil His mandate, He went fasting for 40 days. Even with this the devil still came. If the devil had succeeded; it would have been a major victory for him. So also is anyone who has come to the fullness of time.

+ What view or orientation do you have about life's achievement?

Lord! As I increase my glory will not turn to shame in Jesus' name. Amen.

Emphasis:
Challenges and responsibilities of life grow with an increase in life's success and achievements!!!

Have a Victorious Wednesday!!!