An Emoji Devotions for Sun 5th of September 2021

Topic: Sin Not Unto Death Explained

Highlights:

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
1 John 5:16 KJV

Sin that doesn't lead to death is sex between lawfully married husband and wife. I believe most of the apostles did not marry because of their Faith and the example they see from Christ hence the reason for this celibacy is fetch from the fact that sex is a sin. However when the gospel is spreading all over, there is a need for some priests, pastors and leader of churches to marry. Apostle John the beloved is regarding to the word sex in a politically correct language that could is understandable by the elders of the church to avoid factions and disagreement between those who calls it sin and those who believe it is normal thing amongst the saints. Remember that there is always argument between the Jewish Christians and the Gentile Christians concerning marriage and other matters as to why apostle Paul addressed this in 1 Corinthians 7:8, 9, 19, 20

The matter of marriage caused heat in the church even Apostle Paul said "
Your husband or wife who isn't a follower is made holy by having you as a partner. This also makes your children holy and keeps them from being unclean in God's sight. 1 Corinthians 7:14

When one person between husband or wife is not a believer of Christ both have sexual union it will not be a sin that lead to death to the one who is a follower of Jesus Christ among the two because they are lawfully married. That is the clearance of Apostle John the beloved. Hence 1 John 5:17

All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a* sin not unto death.
1 John 5:17

Prayer: Lord help me to be holy in your sight through the mercy and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sun 5th of September 2021

Topic: Sin Not Unto Death Explained

Highlights:

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
1 John 5:16 KJV

Sin that doesn't lead to death is sex between lawfully married husband and wife. I believe most of the apostles did not marry because of their Faith and the example they see from Christ hence the reason for this celibacy is fetch from the fact that sex is a sin. However when the gospel is spreading all over, there is a need for some priests, pastors and leader of churches to marry. Apostle John the beloved is regarding to the word sex in a politically correct language that could is understandable by the elders of the church to avoid factions and disagreement between those who calls it sin and those who believe it is normal thing amongst the saints. Remember that there is always argument between the Jewish Christians and the Gentile Christians concerning marriage and other matters as to why apostle Paul addressed this in 1 Corinthians 7:8, 9, 19, 20

The matter of marriage caused heat in the church even Apostle Paul said "
Your husband or wife who isn't a follower is made holy by having you as a partner. This also makes your children holy and keeps them from being unclean in God's sight. 1 Corinthians 7:14

When one person between husband or wife is not a believer of Christ both have sexual union it will not be a sin that lead to death to the one who is a follower of Jesus Christ among the two because they are lawfully married. That is the clearance of Apostle John the beloved. Hence 1 John 5:17

All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a* sin not unto death.
1 John 5:17

Prayer: Lord help me to be holy in your sight through the mercy and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

An Emoji devotions for Thu, 2nd September, 2021

Topic: Little Words of Faith

Highlights:

I saw another angel. This one was flying across the sky and had the eternal good news to announce to the people of every race, tribe, language, and nation on earth.
Revelation 14:6

The eternal good news from today's highlights is the message of Faith. Faith yes to have Faith in second chance to receive forgiveness from God through our Lord Jesus and Faith in eternal life. Faith in Holy Spirit will change the unchangeable. Faith in little Words with conversion of moving the mountains into the sea.

Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.
Hebrews 11:1

Little Words of faith can kill tough challenges no matter what. These words are simple words received from insight of God through revelational knowledge of His Holy Ghost.

Jesus replied: It is because you don't have enough faith! But I can promise you this. If you had faith no larger than a mustard seed, you could tell this mountain to move from here to there. And it would. Everything would be possible for you.
Matthew 17:20‭-‬21

Implant a word from God to the mountain and subject its obedience to your command. Consider the words are implanted words. They are not just ordinary words but are inspired by the Holy Ghost. To a raging storm Jesus said "Peace be still". Do you think He just said it from no where? To the blind eyes He said "Be opened" and to the sick He said "Carry your bed and walk". Then miracle happens just by few phrase. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8


So, stop doing anything dirty. Stay away from the bad things that are all round you. God has put his message deep inside you, and it can save you. So, be careful to accept that message.
James 1:21

These words are deep inside you when you are born of the Spirit. No wise man can by strength give life to any thing. The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that Jesus Christ have spoken to us are from that life-giving Spirit.
(John 6:63) And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

Then we must receive the Spirit of Christ into our soul by asking God in prayer. We need faith to connect the life-giving Spirit into our system and then into any situation according to God's will. No one will succeed by strength alone. 1 Samuel 2:9

Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them? When you search your heart in prayer, you will find out the uncountable Little Words of Faith waiting in line for action.

Prayer: Dear Holy Spirit of God please fill up my mystery soul and wake my words to come alive. Give me pure energy in the most Holy Faith to Speak in the Holy Ghost. In Jesus name. Amen

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An Emoji devotions for Wed, September 1, 2021

Topic: Ordinary and Visionary Followers

Highlights:

Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until I bury my father.”
Luke 9:59

Then someone said to Jesus, “I want to follow you, Lord, but first let me go back and take care of things at home.”
Luke 9:61

In the middle of life, some great people would have met with Jesus before but they just can't because they were constrained by the cares of life.

As a matter of fact, some people could not follow Jesus Christ because of artificial and religious theories that denied them of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. They need a sign to approve Jesus in their heart.


Of what has a man got when he does things in his ways and in the end has nothing profitable to say! For God is Spirit, and those who worship God must be led by the Spirit to worship him according to the truth. John 4:24

No one can find God through physical research not even by combining bible Verses to prove a point. It is Evident why Jesus taught us about having faith. That it it is through Faith you can get what you want from God. Matthew 21:22 says "If you have faith when you pray, you will be given whatever you ask for.”



You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own. It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.
Ephesians 2:8‭-‬9

The difference between an ordinary and a Visionary followers of Jesus Christ is their Faith.

You may belong to any other sect or religion and No one is going to take the blame for your choice. But if you believe in Jesus Christ, you will be saved you and your family. Connect to God through faith in Jesus Christ today.

Prayer: Jesus, I believe in you that you are the son of God. I will never doubt you. Amen.

An Emoji devotions for Tue 31st August, 2021

Topic: The Key of Heaven

Highlights:

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 16:19 KJV


Those who would have the keys of heaven would have first met with Jesus. The heaven is open in the Spirit and Jesus is ready to meet you to give you the Key of heaven provided you ask in prayer and faith.

Matthew 7:7 says

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:


This will not go without a struggle and a fight. The struggle against the flesh and the fight against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.

Why? Because the Key of heaven will lead to many breakthroughs and discoveries that will liberate us and others from spiritual bondage. That is why every Christian who wants this Key must first be born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit. Because If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. If we follow our desires, we cannot please God.
Romans 8:6‭, ‬8. The Key must not be abused. (Read Luke 9:54-55)

Remember, You were not given the Key of heaven to do your own will. You were given the Key to do God's will and fulfill His purpose. God gave Paul the power to work great miracles in Acts 19:11 He did not just find the power somewhere and started using it as He wish. Therefore, Anytime you want to use the Key of Heaven in your prayers, Use it like Jesus use to by saying "THY WILL BE DONE NOT MINE" in the end of His prayers. (Read Luke 22:42)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I remember something I forgot to ask you: "The Key of Heaven". Give it to me according to the will of The Father in the Holy Spirit. I need it today in your name. Amen.

An Emoji devotions for Sun 29th August, 2021

Topic: Someone touched me!

Highlights:

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

Jesus heard them and answered, “Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do. I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”
Mark 2:17

Now you know the reason why the bleeding woman touched Jesus and power was gone out of Jesus to heal her. The name Jesus itself means "HELP" so the woman asked for help with her action.

She had said to herself, “If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”
Matthew 9:21

When you show you faith to God, don't show it like you are already a prophet Elijah and you want to move mountain. Show it like a powerless person that need help.

Jesus said, ‘One day, two men went into God's Great House to pray. One man was a Pharisee . The other man took taxes on behalf of the government. The Pharisee stood there by himself. He prayed like this: “Thank you, God, that I am different from all these other people. They are bad people. They rob other people. They have sex with women that are not their wife. Thank you, God, that I am not like this man who takes taxes on behalf of the government. I stop eating on two days of each week. I give to you one tenth of all the things and money that I receive.” But the other man stood far away. He would not even look up towards heaven . He was hitting his body with his hands to show how sorry he was. He prayed like this: “Please, God, be kind to me. I have done many bad things.” ’ Jesus went on to say, ‘Let me tell you about these men when they left there. The man that took taxes on behalf of the government was now right with God. But the Pharisee had not made anything right with God. Some people lift themselves up to be important. But God will bring all of them down low. Other people are humble . God will lift up those people to a good place.’


People who are well do not need a doctor. It is people who are ill that need a doctor. Some people think that they always obey God. Jesus did not come to help people like that. Some people know that they have done wrong things. Jesus is asking those people to come to him for help. Hallelujah!

Prayer: Lord Jesus I am incomplete without you. Please help me!

An Emoji Devotions for Fri 27th August 2021

Topic: Don't Be Afraid of Height

Highlights:
...Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6

Everyone needs a little bit of fear in our lives. It is fear of accident that cautions drivers to drive carefully on the road. A little child with no amount of fear in them could take life-taking risks that could lead to untimely death. When fear is too much, it leads to shyness, low self esteem and failure. There is also a Spirit of fear that causes timidity and negative mindset in man.

When we compare what God could do in our lives to what fear can lead to, we will see that it is better to hold on to God's side.

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”
Job 28:28

God is taller than the heights we are afraid of. He assures us that "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." Isaiah 43:2

In this life: "Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6. It does not matter if you are chasing a very big dream (pls read Deuteronomy 32:30)

You can go higher in life if you believe in what God commands Psalm 119:47 says "God's command brings happiness".

When you do God's command - You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill (that) cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14

Don't be afraid of height. Just Believe that safety and winning only comes from God Proverbs 21:31

If you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and believe in his backing power. You will get there. Trust God today

Prayer: O Lord my Safety. Help me to go higher and greater in the power of your accomplishments in Jesus name. Amen.

An Emoji devotions for 25th August, 2021

Topic: Planned Work of God

Highlights:

When Jesus saw the man and realized that he had been crippled for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be healed?”
John 5:6

For I know the plans that I have in mind for you,” declares Adonai , “plans for shalom and not calamity—to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 TLV

Relevant to that situation over there in John 5:6; Jesus saw a man who was crippled for 38 years lying on the floor and still have to ask him "Do you want to be healed?". It is apparent that God wants to be sure about his need before He carry out His plans. Our response will indicate that we are ready receive assistance from God.

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51

Believe me, God do answers all our prayers but the answers were denied for the best reasons. Sometimes God's response to our needs are questions with situations we are facing today because still we don't get it that what we need at first is the qualifications to receive what we want. If you have the opportunity to see God passing by your house today, what is the most important thing you will ask him to do for you?

God has worked out his plans to assist you. He wants to build your mental maturity first so as to understand how He wants your package delivered to you.

If you are someone looking for a life partner for years, and you are still single. If Jesus asks why are you single? Would you rather tell him that you did not know how to treat ladies with love, or peradventure because ladies love money and you did not have it. Do you think riches is the only requirement to get the faithful woman? What about couples who got married because of money and later did not enjoy their marriage?

God is putting you through situations to make you undergo learning process. If you still don't get it, you may end up marrying the wrong person because you might lack the vitals of treating special women with love and kindness.

If God knows that your mental strength is not mature enough to receive riches He will create challenges to make you strong for it. Because some have lost their Holiness because they cannot maintain riches. Many people has committed suicide while some have committed crimes that lead them to untimely death because they are not mature enough to manage God's blessings.

What you need to do is to flow with God's plan. Understand that His plans are for your good. Keep praying that God will continue His plans for you because only God's plan works and only His plans gives hope and great future. Jeremiah 29:11


Prayer: God I remain focus trusting in your gracious plans for me. Though I may not understand right now but I will continue to hope and believe your plans for my life. So help me Lord in Jesus name.

An Emoji Devotions for Monday 23rd August 2021

Topic: Someone Got their healing. Was it you?

Highlights:

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

While some people are trying to get a selfie pose with Jesus, some are doing their best just to touch the edge of his garment. Sounds funny right?

"Jesus said C'mon someone touched me." Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” "You won't understand the kind of touch I mean Peter". It's not that kind of touch of arm over shoulder Peter. It is a touch on the tip of my robe. Peter was astonished and was like ah ahh ahh!

Some people got their miracles and healing right over there, was that you? Someone also got their deliverance, financial breakthrough, restoration and lots more. Was it you who touched the Master?

If that was you, then congratulations! Your faith has made you whole! Go in peace!

"Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Matthew 8:47-48

Give yourself a break and Go only for the edge of His garment. It's not too late to touch the Lord today for free! Only by faith.

Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ if I can but only touch the edge of your garment I will be made whole. Please bless my faith today in Jesus name. Amen.

An Emoji devotions for Fri, 20th of August 2021

Topic: And light started Shinning

Highlights:

God looked at the light and saw that it was good. He separated light from darkness
Genesis 1:4

"You two can't stay together" that was what God said to Light and darkness - Like it's not good for man to be alone but not with light and darkness. We all could see that toxic people could one day repent and change from their bad ways to good ways. There is a time of life we called the day time - This is the time when the sun shines bright and everything comes alive. Today is a happy day because everyone could see the light but when it is night it becomes dark again and movement becomes slow and everyone becomes sleepy.

Things sometimes gets sticky and sneaks into spiritual phenomenon that indicates positions where each of us belongs- either in the day or in the night, they are worth thanking God for. The sun is beautiful in a special way. The moon is also beautiful in a special way, but it is different from the sun. The stars are beautiful too, and each star is beautiful in its own special way.
1 Corinthians 15:41

Everyone loves to see the sun. The moon looks beautiful and yet the Star is twinkles when it is dark. Jesus answered, “Are not there twelve hours in each day? If you walk during the day, you will have light from the sun, and you will not stumble. But if you walk during the night, you will stumble, because you may not have enough light.”
John 11:9‭-‬10

There is only one star that outshines the sun and that is the morning star. Jesus Christ is the morning star and He will not make you stumble. Revelations 22:16

I do not know your name or where you are right now but I know that if you surround yourself with Jesus Christ the Light given by God, you will walk in the light and darkness will stay away from you.

Jesus once said: Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”
John 8:12

Stay away from darkness, stay with Jesus, God can make your light shine brighter when you continue to walk in the light with Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Lord Jesus I give you my life and my soul, please guide me with your shinning light and lead me in the way of everlasting life. In Jesus name

An Emoji Devotional for Wed 18th August, 2021

Topic: The Singing God

Highlights:

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.”
Zephaniah 3:17

The first Being to sing songs is God. God is a Spirit John 4:24 and do sing songs. So His angels do listen to his songs and do back up and adlibs and harmony to his song. By this you will not be surprised why a musician was proclaimed by God to be a man after His heart. Later, God removed Saul and let David rule in his place. God said about him, “David the son of Jesse is the kind of person who pleases me most! He does everything I want him to do.”
Acts 13:22

Yes, David was there singing different Psalms in the wilderness with his sheep. He composed many songs like Psalm 23 "You, Lord , are my shepherd. I will never be in need." and was still singing while he saw his livestock resting on the green grass: "You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.
Psalms 23:2‭-‬3

God saw David from where He is as said "wow this boy cherished me". While everyone was busy in the city complaining about inflation and daily sales, a little boy "David was in the wilderness singing about things he saw His sheep doing using it to unwind the beauty of God's love and kindness towards Him.

The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

Like David do you sing songs of Psalms for God? Do you always reason in your heart how wonderful God is? Do you relate things around you with the kindness of God?

Even when people are not nice, God is singing, without thinking about your sins or their sins. If you listen to God's song then you too will sing beautiful songs of praises like King David sung in Book of Psalms. Don't look at what is happening around, think about God singing in the midst of you and join the harmony.

Remember that David was made King of his Nation without campaigning. When you join the Lord's choir to sing beautiful songs even right where you are, God will arise with joyful celebration over you. And you know what that means when the King of Kings and the Most High God rejoice over you, the whole heaven and earth will rejoice over you.

Psalm Song Prayer: How much longer, Lord , will you forget about me? Will it be forever? Please let's sing together now and let us rejoice together because I know you are in the midst of me and I appreciate your presence. In Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotional for Mon 16th of August, 2021

Topic: Faith based prayer

Highlight:

"and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
James 5:15 KJV
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God is not interested in duration of your prayers but in the faith accompanying your prayer. When you kneel before your father and say 'I know you can do it', He will answer you.
Many walked into trouble instead of walking into solution because they believed in prayer itself than God. Mark 2:2-5

It is impossible to please God without faith Hebrews 11:6; there will be a time you will hit a note in the spiritual moment that will key into the heavenly rhythms.

Jesus prayed and angels came to him. Until you learn how to pray, it may seem complicated as if prayers are not answered.

Some people love you with their eyes but faraway in their heart they do not have good minds. If you trust a spiritual leader more than you trust God in the position prayer, you have idolize him or her. Some people would rather obey spiritual leaders rather than obeying the Holy Spirit

Have you prayed? Where is your communication line before you take action? The Bible says ask until your joy be full. Isaiah 45:11

Behold, the LORD 's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Isaiah 59:1‭-‬2

This is why you need to come to God by surrendering your life to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and savior today.

Let your prayer be praise based. Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD , and he heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.

What are you seeking the Lord for. Seek for Jesus. What you are looking for is not lost. Go on your knees and praise the Lord and confirm your needs through His words written in the Bible. Romans 8:14

Remember as a Christian, you must be baptized in the Holy ghost. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:16

Prayer: Dear Lord God , I need to trust you more. Please, Give me the grace I need and the Holy Ghost baptism to help me in place of prayer in Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sat August 14, 2021

Topic: Recipes of Endless Love

Highlights:

"Wives should always put their husbands first, as the church puts Christ first.

A husband should love his wife as much as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it."
Ephesians 5:24‭-‬25

I will bless you with a future filled with hope—a future of success, not of suffering.
Jeremiah 29:11

It takes a covenant man and a covenant woman to live an endless Love. Such marriage are built on the foundation of the word of God. Matthew 7:24

God’s love is endless, we cannot measure it
in the entire universe not all of it, would fit.

The expansiveness,of the world around us
can’t contain all His love it would ooze and gush. Even in the vastness, of the space above could the totality of it be filled with His love. This is the love deposited in each and every one of us to share to one another. Are you sharing God's endless love endlessly.

Don't let your love end. I want you to know all about Christ's love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.
Ephesians 3:19

The endless love in you can grow and ooze through Jesus Christ because it takes the Holy Spirit to love endlessly. People may mess your love but When you hand over things to God, He will turn a mess to mercy

how do you want to be loved? Christ died for all. The greatest way to show love for friends is to die for them.
Christ has also promised everyone who followed his commands His Holy Spirit. Have you yet received the Holy Spirit through salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ? you may have missed a huge love if you are still living a life without the Holy Spirit
who can give you the living love that never dies, a feeling never to be alone, a feeling of hope and brighter future.

From today onward let's show love. Let wives show love to their husbands, let husbands do the same, let dad, mum and guardian love their all children the same way and let the children love their parents and guardian.

When you love, God will see your act of love and bless you because of it. Let us Show love to everyone as God's Spirit permit. Matthew 5:16

Prayer: Dear Lord please give me the ability to show your kind of endless love in my world today. In your name Jesus. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Wed 11th of August, 2021

Topic: The greatness of lowliness

Highlights:

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”(Proverbs 3:34) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:5b – 6)

For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. (1 Corinthians 15:9 – 10)

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will die.” (1 Samuel 12:13 – 14)
Humility is nothing our time is teaching.

I attended a coaching seminar, and I learned how to teach people to put themselves into the best light and to subtly highlight their achievement without overtly bragging. I do understand that this is somehow required in our competitive business world. Humbleness equals here weakness and psychologically it is viewed as self-belittling and putting oneself down. In the teaching of the Bible it is, however, not at all what lowliness or humility means.

At the core of the biblical understanding of meekness is the conviction that none of my achievements and accomplishments has the power to praise myself. Much more it praises my creator who has gifted me to do such outstanding things. Jesus mentions in John 15:5 – 6: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.” In other words, whatever we do without him remains nothing, even if it will look good and finds human praise. Deeds against the will of God are contempt for God and will ultimately get punished as the story of David and Bathsheba reveals, even if the sin against God and fellow humans gets forgiven.

The most humble man that walked the earth was at the same time the greatest and the only perfect human being, the son of God, our Savior, Jesus Christ. In John 13 we are shown how Jesus went up and washed the feet of his disciples. With it he did something, which was way below his status as their master and teacher. When he was finished with it he said to them: “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
If you want to be admired by people, boast with your accomplishments and you will be envied. If you crave for authority, respect and grandeur, live in humility before the Lord according to the prophet Micah, Chapter 6, Verse 8: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you that you have humbled yourself even to the death on the cross for my redemption. Teach me how to humble myself under the obedience to your word. I am craving authority in sharing your gospel and your word. I have nothing to boast about, but with Paul I want to say, by the grace of God I am what I am. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Tue 10th August, 2021

Topic: Being of the same mind

by H.U. Wenger

Highlights:

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (Romans 12:16 KJV)

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. (Romans 12:16 NIV)

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:3 – 5)

Who is the greatest among us? Wherever there is a group of people, it is a very natural question that unconsciously pops up in the mind of the persons involved. What place do I have in this group? Am I bottom? Am I top? What is my role in the group? The Bible tells us to be of the same mind towards one another, or to live in harmony with one another. Could it be that there is a reason why the New International Version chose a more neutral phrase for the same Greek expression? The King James Version is closer to the Greek text. Be of the same mind has a connotation of consolidation of institutional powers. One person or a group of persons decrees how everybody has to think and whoever dares to think otherwise violates the unwritten law. Unfortunately the pattern is way too common in religious groups. The people in power are not allowed to be challenged or questioned. Whatever they decree is law for the group and delinquency is severely punished. Our highlight and the context thereof depict a pattern that is totally opposite to the slavery of mind.

Being of the same mind, concerns above all the quality of relationship. Do I look down on the people around me, or do I hold them in high esteem regardless of their social status? In 1991 I went to Colorado for a study in counseling. The first intern I got assigned to was a woman, who was about seven years younger than me. I was disappointed, asking myself what a younger woman could possibly teach me. I was not humble at all I did not value her above me. In fact I looked down on her believing that I could not learn from her. Boy, did she correct my attitude even in my first session with her. I got totally humiliated, not by her, she treated me with respect and high esteem, but by the Lord, who showed me how conceited and selfish I was. I am telling you that story to show how easily we can fall into the trap. I would not have any problem to list many more of my failures. Being of one mind means: to have a higher esteem for the other person than for myself. I may think very different about many issues. That is fine. When it comes to the thinking about the people around me I should be of one mind towards the other, the mind Christ Jesus has towards me, the mind that asks not for my best interest, but for the best interest of the other.

How can I be of service or of help for the other person? This is the question that helps to live out the mindset of our Lord. My own experience tells me that this comes not naturally. So easily we regard ourselves above others. We need to put our thinking under the obedience of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, you came into our world as the son of the most high, but you served all of us and saved us. Please let me be of the same mind towards all of my fellow human beings. Help me to see and to treat everybody around me with a higher esteem than I have for myself. Let me be salt of the earth and light to the world. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sunday 8th, August 2021

Topic: In God’s protective custody

by H.U. Wenger

Highlights: Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6 – 7)

Verse 12 out of Psalm 33 is the motto above todays Sunday and above the coming week. Psalm 33 reminds us to praise the Lord as the one who has created heaven and by his word and their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. (Verses 6 – 9)

He deserves praise and adoration, “for the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.” Blessed is, whoever belongs to him as son or daughter and is therefore a candidate for his inheritance. They have reason to be full of joy and expectancy. “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” (Verses 30 – 32)

The Psalm makes very clear that true help comes always from the Lord. The power of the king is worthless, a hero cannot be saved through his great strength and horses will not help either, they are too weak. I am glad for the verses 13 – 19, because they tell us difficulties, and tight spots are absolutely normal for our lives. God does not prepare us a smooth path, but in praising him, he shows us is strength and might and let us participates in it.

Many years ago, I was sitting in an airplane from Denver to Minneapolis-St. Paul. I was devastated. I flew to Denver to meet a representative of Colorado Christian University, but the appointment got forgotten. I was in a difficult situation and to be accepted as student in the counseling program of the university was like the last straw in my thinking. The failed appointment brought me in such a distress that I told God, it would be better the plane would crash. It did not although it has been the roughest flight I ever had. After a while, I began to pray – not to praise and not to adore – it was more the cry of a helpless child to his father and he saved me. Suddenly I had such a peace within me and a deep conviction that despite the failure at hand everything would fall into place and that I would get accepted as a student at the university. The peace of God had taken my heart and mind in protective custody. In the natural nothing has changed, but my innermost being was suddenly so sheltered from the storm that I could call my wife and tell her: Prepare for Colorado, I will get accepted. Dear Brothers and Sisters let us trust the Lord and give him praise and adoration. Many of his wonders do not take place in changing of situations, but in the renewing of our hearts and minds, in the God given conviction, that he never will forsake his kids or let go of them.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to put your trust in you in my hopeless and fearful situations. Let me praise and adore you for how you have saved your followers through the centuries. Thank you that your eyes are on those who fear you, on those whose hope is in your unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. I am one of them and I praise you for your unfailing love to me. Amen

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An Emoji Devotions for Thursday 5th August, 2021

Topic: My Father, my son, and my Holy Spirit

Highlight:

Daniel answered: Your Majesty, not even the smartest person in all the world can do what you are demanding.

But the God who rules from heaven can explain mysteries. And while you were sleeping, he showed you what will happen in the future.
Daniel 2:27‭-‬29
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As they still went on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire parted the two of them, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

And Elisha saw it and he cried, My father, my father! The chariot of Israel and its horsemen! And he saw him no more. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.
2 Kings 2:11‭-‬12

Today's Devotional is an explanation of mysteries presented in biblical text as to what only God can do among men through His favorite people. Have you ever called God "My Father, My Son and My Holy Spirit"? perhaps you have by chance encountered God in some special way before.

I believe that some of you reading this devotional would have had that encounter with God before Hallelujah. So for those who don't know about having encounter with God will need to step up their Bible study and prayer game higher.

"God made the four young men smart and wise. They read a lot of books and became well educated. Daniel could also tell the meaning of dreams and visions."
Daniel 1:17

It can't be done, except by the gods, and they don't live here on earth.”
Daniel 2:11 ..... But Daniel did it because He studies to know God through the Bible. Daniel was able to reveal a dream that was not told and interpreted it to the King Nebuchadnezzar (read Daniel 2:31-45) More so, He made King Nebuchadnezzar to bow down low and worship Daniel. Daniel 2:46 He even gave orders that incense be burned and sacrifice of grain be offered in honor of Daniel.

As we delve further in today's devotional we realizes that when Elisha saw* (note that word saw) that Isreal's calvary has taken away his master Elijah into heaven in 2Kings 2:12 the first thing he shouted was "My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and it's horsemen" . This is not only a coincidence but a landmark legacy that Jesus later established the father, the son and Holy Spirit in Matthew 28:19 ... Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,". It is the power of the trinity that turns ordinary people to extraordinary.

If you call God my father, then you should call Jesus My son, and the Holy Spirit my Holy Spirit. James 4:8 says

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
James 4:8

Jesus said in Mark 16:17 that "Everyone who believes me will be able to do wonderful things. By using my name they will force out demons, and they will speak new languages.

We are talking about those who truly represents Jesus here on earth. Not people who are afraid of demons. Not run away from demon possessed neighbors because they hurt them. You must be sanctified because Holy Spirit does not stay in unholy place.

It is different thing to be saved through faith while it is another thing to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit. But Anyone who is saved must be sanctified and purged for God to make them His favorite. Sanctification is very important.

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?. 1 Cor 3:16

That is what Apostle Paul summarizes in 2 Timothy 2:20-21

"In a large house some dishes are made of gold or silver, while others are made of wood or clay. Some of these are special, and others are not. This is also how it is with people. The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds."

When you are Holy, you become special to God and He treats you with special honor. God said in Psalm 91:15 "When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you."


Prayer: My God in heaven, help me through my daily journey with you as I address you as "My Father, My Son and My Holy Spirit" in Jesus name I pray. AMEN.

An Emoji Devotions for Tuesday, 3rd of August, 2021

Topic: Prophesying

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The Lord used a prophet to bring Israel's people out of Egypt. He used a prophet to keep them safe.
Hosea 12:13

Trust the Lord your God. If you do that, you will be safe. Believe his prophets . If you believe them, you will win the fight.’
2 Chronicles 20:20b

If there is anything you need to quickly generate a miracles (I mean genuine miracles), that thing is to be prophesying in the name of Jesus. To be prophesying is like programming things in heavenly code. What are you prophesying? it is to be saying positive things that will happen in the future through the power of the Holy Spirit according to God's will in Jesus name. Yes in Jesus name. You ask why? because when you believe in God and believe in His son Jesus, you are registered and privileged to ask God anything through the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name, and God will do it (John 14:14). While Such things you ask for must be according to God's will. You must also be Holy and acceptable unto God to bring into reality the things you prophesied.

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

The above scripture is a prophecy that our Lord Jesus Christ prophesied to everyone who believes and does what the Lord commands and up till date it is happening to all believers all over the world. That's the power of prophecy. To call for action, things that will glorify God in future.


Prophecy is a gift of Holy Spirit. You cannot buy the gift of God with money Acts 8:18-20. You need to receive the Holy Spirit by giving your life to Christ and by living a Holy life. When you prophesy, you can change the unchangeable and also break protocols.

David in the Bible prophesied that He will cut off Goliaths head and feed it to the birds and it happened 1 Sam 17:46, 54

Once you have received the Holy Spirit, watch your tongue. Do not let any frustration cause your tongue to prophesy negative words from your mouth. Luke 9:54-55

From today onward, it is important to know the powerful weapon of prophecy and use it as a gift to minister to the world according to the will of God by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

Prayer: In Jesus name I receive the mandate and power to prophesy according to the will of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sat 31 July, 2021

Topic: Jesus the Promised

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And he said, I am Abraham's servant. And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
Genesis 24:34‭-‬35 KJV


The God of Abraham is our God. It is glorious to be wealthy like our ancestors. Genesis 26:12-14 Isaac the son of Abraham was greater than his father. One thing is very important, you need money to spread the gospel. Your testimonies will become evident when you are rich. A man of God was given a very ridiculous price so that he may not preach on a television station of a province who does not want the gospel shared. The television board thought by increasing the cost of airplay on their state tv would scare the man but to their surprise, he paid and people heard the gospel in that state and turned to God through Jesus Christ.

There is nothing glorious in being tormented or possessed by demons. When a man is possessed by demons, even if he is taken to the hospital and was given drugs. The drugs will not work because demons don't respond to x-ray machines but they respond to the name of Jesus. Mark 5:1-20. When you see anyone hooked on drug, alcohol or any destructive habits, they must have become bound. It is glorious to be set free from demons and it is more glorious to be the one to pray for the demon possessed to be set free. Apostle Paul is a special example in Acts 16:16-18

I am believing God that as you preach Christ, that demons will run for you just as Philip brought great joy into every city he visits Acts 8:5-8 you too will set people free from captivity of demons and fear of it

Jesus is the promised. Once you center yourself on Jesus Christ, you will become a terror to the devil and become free of bondage of fear. John 8:32, 36. The most glorious part is that you will perform miracles, heal the sick and cast out devils. Mark 16:17-18

Prayer: Thank you father for the promised Gift of our Lord Jesus Christ for my sake. God I'm praying for power to center myself on Jesus Christ to perform miracles signs and wonders and to become terror to the kingdom of devils in Jesus name. Father enable me and my family to do mighty things for you in Jesus name.

Emoji Devotions for Thu, 29th July 2021

Topic: Looking into the Future

By C.C. Thompson

Highlights

There will be signs.... People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world. Luke 21:25, 26, NRSV.



John also was a witness of the terrible scenes that will take place as signs of Christ’s coming. He saw armies mustering for battle, and people’s hearts failing them for fear. He saw the earth moved out of its place, the mountains carried into the midst of the sea, the waves thereof roaring and troubled. He saw the vials of wrath opened, and pestilence, famine, and death come upon the inhabitants of the earth.



Already the restraining Spirit of God is being withdrawn from the world. Hurricanes, storms, tempests, fire and flood, disasters by sea and land, follow each other in quick succession. Science seeks to explain all these. The signs thickening around us, telling of the near approach of the Son of God, are attributed to any other than the true cause. People cannot discern the sentinel angels restraining the four winds, that they shall not blow until the servants of God are sealed. But when God shall bid His angels loose the winds, there will be such a scene of strife as no pen can picture. CTr 316.3

We are standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. Prophecy is fast fulfilling. The Lord is at the door. There is soon to open before us a period of overwhelming interest to all who are living. The controversies of the past are to be revived. New controversies will arise. The scenes to be enacted in our world are not even dreamed of. Satan is at work through human agencies.



But God’s servants are not to trust to themselves in this great emergency. The program of coming events is in the hands of the Lord. The world is not without a ruler; the Majesty of heaven has the destiny of nations, as well as the concerns of His church, in His own hands...



The important future is before us. To meet its trials and temptations, and to perform its duties, will require great faith and perseverance. But we may triumph gloriously, for not one watching, praying, believing soul will be ensnared by the devices of the enemy.

All heaven is interested in our welfare and waits our demand upon its wisdom and strength. In the time of trial just before us, God’s pledge of security will be placed upon those who have kept the word of His patience.

Prayer: Dear Lord let your supernatural energy carry and sustain my spiritual lamp in the time the saints gonna go marching in unto heaven in Jesus name.

An Emoji Devotions for Tue 27th May 2021

Topic: The God of Isreal

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The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Psalm 147:11

Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Psalm 148:4

Yahweh is the God of the ancient Kingdom of Israel. He is the only God that does not collect any sacrifice or ritual before he can manifest. He only wants our faith and confidence in Him. He decided how many stars there would be in the sky and gave each one a name.

In ancient stories of Israel

He parted the red sea into two. He turned water into blood. Exodus 14:12

He made a donkey to speak like human form Numbers 22:21-25.

He turned bitter water into sweet water. Exodus 15:23-25.

He fell down the great wall of Jericho Joshua 6:6-20,

He made sun and moon to stand still Joshua 10:12-14

He slain mighty army before the Ark of Covenant 2 Samuel 1:5-12

He made water to flow from the rock Judges 15:19

He made thunder to fall from heaven to destroy the enemies of His own 1Samuel 7:10-12

He sent fire from heaven to consume water ridden sacrifice 1 King 18: 20 -38

He has done many more uncountable miracles like shutting the lions mouth for Daniel, Making fire to become of none effect, interpreting dreams that was not told.

The God of Isreal is great and powerful! He understands everything. The Lord helps the oppressed, but he smears the wicked in the dirt.
Psalms 147:5‭-‬6

There is opportunity to be saved by the God of Isreal when you call upon Him through His son Jesus Christ. God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son Jesus, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.
John 3:16

If you are not yet saved through Jesus Christ you need to know him right away before it is too late as that is the most important criteria to become part of the recognized children of the God of Isreal. It is time to give your life to Jesus Christ through faith in him, repenting of your sins and confessing Jesus as your Lord and savior. A child of God must also forsake their worldly ways and follow the ways of the God of Isreal. Romans 12:2

The God of Isreal is the real creator of heaven and earth. Believe in Him and call on Him today. Remember to always praise and Worship Him. For He is really good God in all time till eternity and there is no other God like Him.

Prayer: God of Isreal I worship you and praise your most Holy name. I am calling you into my life through Jesus Christ your loving son. Please come and take care of me from now onward. I trust in your mercy and grace. in Jesus name I pray. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sun July 25 2021

Topic: Don't Gamble with God's Kindness

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Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:6b-7

God and money are like different masters. You cannot work for both of them.
Matthew 6:24b

Money cannot buy things that God can give. People sometimes get quite angry and sad because they lack money but money do not go to people because of their sad face. Research shows that people who owe others money may become very sad once they are unable to repay loan but the show of sad face does not change the agreement terms. When we honor God who could give surplus of money without gambling with our intention, He will raise help in times of trouble.

While at the other hand some people will display honor to God when they lack money but once they become rich, they easily misbehave towards God. King Saul was a perfect example who God enthroned as King over Isreal but went wayward and in the end lost His kingdom to another for it. 1 Samuel 9 -26

"but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced." Mark 4:19

God frowns at people who gamble with his kindness. We are supposed to keep serving God always either in bad times or in good times. Keep trusting in God and focus on what He only can do. There are many things that money cannot buy. Money cannot buy peace of mind, money cannot buy loyalty and true love. It is "The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."

From now on DO NOT GAMBLE WITH THE LORDS KINDNESS. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31

If you are reading this and you are not yet born again. This is the time to make the right decision to give your life to Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus we can have right relationship with God.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, now is the time I'm telling you with my whole heart that I will serve you and be loyal to you. Please help me and deliver me from temptations of bowing to worship Money. I trust you are more than able to provide for all my needs. So help me Lord in your name I pray.

An Emoji Devotions for Mon 19th July, 2021

Topic: The oil of joy

Highlight:

The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ Matthew 25:8

People need oil to function. But there is a special oil called the oil of joy. Nehemiah 8:10 - "Nehemiah told the people to eat special food and to drink sweet drinks. Nehemiah also told the people to give food and drink to those who had none. He told the people that they should not be sad. They should not be sad because they were giving pleasure to God. This would make them strong. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

When there is Joy in your life, you will be strong. But Joy is one of the special features of the Holy Spirit. It is a sign that you have the Holy Spirit and that is why is mentioned immediately after Love in the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22 - They are the first three things that work together to birth the rest of the Fruits. When love is mixed together with joy and peace balance. yummy delicious! And once you have the first three you should have the rest.

In the arrangements of the Fruits of the Spirit Love is followed by Joy and Peace. Joy is sitting in between Love and Peace. Think about it. This is not the type of joy derived from a grove party or by winning a lottery. It's not yoga mantra kind of joy that only last for a moment of pose. It is the Joy that has Love and Peace on both sides. The joy that comes from being born again. Even the worldly people are coming to realized that Happiness is Free when they see a joyous believer in Christ. They could not just figure out that such Joy comes through salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope they believe and accept it before it's too late.

You have that Joy of salvation because You have received a new life. It is not people that gave you this new life so therefore no matter what people say and do will not take your joy away. You know there's a human kind of life which does not continue for ever. You are not living as a man, you are living as Christian unto God. Once you do something that offends people, they will change against you. But God's new life does not come to an end and the joy that comes with it does not come to an end too. So this makes you happy and the happiness cannot be controlled by anyone. Congratulations! You have been born again into a new life, because you believed God's message - you should be happy. That message continues to be true and it does not change.
1 Peter 1:23

As from now, no one can control my joy in Christ and if anyone ask me what is the source of my joy. I will tell them it is God that gives me joy. I will lead them to salvation of Jesus Christ so that they too will all have Joy in full.

It is not too late to give your life back to God. Accept Jesus as the truth you need to find your way to God and you will receive Eternal life. Close your eyes and believe in Jesus Christ and pray in His name to God to give you His Holy Spirit. Do not do things the old way. Learn God's way by reading A Holy Bible each day and you enjoy the Joy of God.

Isaiah 61:3 - To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord , that He may be glorified.”


Prayer: O Lord I want you to be glorified in my life. Please give me the irreplaceable joy of Holy Spirit that cannot be exchanged for anything else in this world in Jesus name. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Tue, July 13 2021

Topic: Remember

Highlight: Remember your Creator in the days of your youth ... Ecclesiastes 12:1

In the days when you have the chance to yield easily. When the tempter has not come to tell you to eat the forbidden fruit. Remember God Before you reach the point of making rash decisions while your mind is still in good shape to follow His will. Before you start with things that gets you carried away. Remember God before you reach the point of confusion when you are still ripe before you get burnt up and do not know what exactly the will of God is. When you are still a virgin and your thoughts are not covered with wrong options.

In the beginning, God comes first to create the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1, Remember Him first in the beginning of every thing you do. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1. Which of God's words do you know that should come in the beginning of every thing you do?

Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Psalms 34:1

It is God that gives wisdom, it's same God that gives direction. Wisdom and Power comes from God. He is the controller of the universe. Only God can deliver, only His words can heal. It is the best option to put God first. Remember Him in the days of your youth. Reverence him when everything is still young, when there is still time, when there is still power. Before you get used up by life's experience before you begin to wonder if anything can move you anymore. Remember now thy creator before time runs out!


Prayer: Lord you have done so much for me in the name of your dear Son. I will not forget talking about your goodness in the land of the living. Give me the grace and power to put you first at all times in Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Mon 12th July, 2021

Topic: Who is the number one?

By H.U. Wenger

Wherever human beings are in groups together, the very question arises without anyone uttering it. It belongs to the group dynamic to somehow figure out who is top and who is bottom. The bible tells us a story of two competing groups, the shepherds of Abram and the shepherds of Lot, who tried to settle the matter in a fight, so that it developed very quickly to a matter of the chiefs.

Highlights: So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. (Genesis 13:

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:9 – 10)

The quarrel between the shepherds had a reason. There was just not enough water and food for the livestock when the large herds of the two men stayed together.

Abram quickly realized that the only solution to the problem was to create more space and that meant the two men could not dwell any longer in the same location.

If you have a quarrel in the family or marriage, look if there is enough space for everybody. Often time it gets easier to be together, when each part has the freedom to be enough with him or her.

A German Psychotherapist coined the sentence: “I can better live with you, when I am more with me.” The way the bible tells us the story, it is quite clear that Abram is the senior chief. He most likely would have had any right, to say where he wants to live and where Lot should go. He, however, invites Lot to separate from him and to choose where he wants to dwell. Lot made his choice with astute human calculation. Abram remains on the lesser land, but has made the better deal anyway.

He makes peace by taking himself back and giving Lot the honor of choice. Abram displays here the attitude of Christ according to Philippians 2:5 – 11: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God, something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Humility and a mindset of servitude is generally a sign of true greatness in the kingdom of God.

The only way to be the number one leads over being the servant for everyone. Jesus displayed this through his whole life on earth, but especially when he was washing his disciple’s feet. (John 13:1 – 17) In this event he made clear that he expects them to follow his example. ‘When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.’ (John 13:12 – 15)

“For it is the one who is least among you all, who is the greatest.” (Luke 9:48b)

Prayer: Lord God, please help me to be a faithful servant. I long to be great as everybody does. Let me be your servant and show me how to use my gifts to serve my fellow human beings. Keep me from false pride. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Sun, 11th July 2021

Topic: You are mine!

by H.U. Wenger

Highlights: But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38 – 39)

God’s history with the people of Israel is very special, because it does not follow the rules of genealogy but the rules of promise and belief. In Romans 9 – 11 the Apostle Paul makes clear that in Jesus everybody who comes to him and believes in him will be counted as a child of Abraham and therefore be an Israelite in the spirit. On the other hand a Jew who does not seek the Lord will not be counted to the children of Abraham. Paul writes: What if he (God) did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory—even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” [Hosea 2: 23] and, “In the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’ ” [Hosea 1:10] (Romans 9:23 – 26).

Only a remnant of the original people of Israel will eventually get saved and with them many people out of the nations. It is crucial to acknowledge that the promise and the warning of the Isaiah prophecy apply to the Jews and to the followers of Christ out of the nations. “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”[Isaiah 28: 16]For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[Joel 2:32] (Romans 10:10 – 13)

Now, as we have established that the Isaiah text applies to all believers in Christ, we can state for sure, that you are created, formed and treasured by the creator of the universe and that he redeemed you and calls you by your name. You will not always be safe and secure. Water and fire may trouble you, but nothing can overcome you according to the following verses in Isaiah 43 and according to Romans 8:38 – 39. You do not need to be afraid. You are under the watch of the good shepherd. What do you think the Lord may call you for by your name?

Could it possibly be that he wants you to confess and spread the good news that for your neighbor the same riches are available? Before Jesus parted from his disciples he assured them that he has been given all authority in heaven and on earth and he gave them a mission: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18 – 20)

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for creating and gifting me to serve for your glory. Show me how I can praise you with my existence and how I can spread your wonderful Gospel to other people. Thank you for never having to stand alone as you are with me to the very end, so that I can say no to fear and boldly proclaim your name and your salvation. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for 7th July 2021

Topic: Clouds of Possible

Highlight: If clouds are full of water, they pour rain on the earth. Ecclesiastes 11:13

The world is ruled by fixed laws, the operation of which man has no power to suspend. There is nothing too big for God to do. If we as human could differentiate some things as little and some as big. It is the bigger that bless the lesser. We all look up to God for everything not the other way round. Jeremiah 32:27 “Look, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? Our God is able to achieve his purpose with or without us. It is the best to allow God achieve His purpose through us so that He will be happy with us. Whoever makes God happy is filling up their clouds with possibilities. When the Isrealites turned away from God their deliverer, He sent Jesus to save the gentiles. Today God is achieving His purpose of salvation through everyone who preaches the gospel of Christ be it Jew or gentiles. I Sam 2:30 ....But I will honor those who honor me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me. That is why we must honor God in our lives. Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him (Psalms 115:3) He can decide to raise the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; to seats them with princes. He can also decide to make childless woman to become happy mother of children. Psalm 113:7-9

Search your life very well if you are praising God enough. Do not provoke God to look elsewhere for worshipers. You must not get tired of worshipping God everyday because that is the purpose we were all made. Luke 19:40 He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” Keep trusting in the Lord with all your heart. See Him as big as He is. For He is able to make a way where there is no way. He sees what we cannot see. He is the God of possibilities.

Prayer: Help me Lord to make you happy always in the name of Jesus Christ my Redeemer. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Sat July 3, 2021

Topic: When approaching the table

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You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.
Psalms 23:5

..... “The banquet is ready! My cattle and prize calves have all been prepared. Everything is ready. Come to the banquet!”
Matthew 22:4

When you are attuned to God, you will love what He has prepared for feasting. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

However when you are coming to the table. It is important to come in the right settings. When the king went in to meet the guests, he found that one of them wasn't wearing the right kind of clothes for the wedding. The king asked, “Friend, why didn't you wear proper clothes for the wedding?” But the guest had no excuse.
Matthew 22:11‭-‬12

Apostle James said You people aren't faithful to God! Don't you know if you love the world, you are God's enemies? And if you decide to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
James 4:4

You do not dress like the world. Your dressing must be matched with God's approved dress code when you are approaching the table prepared by the almighty God. What is the right dress code?

Isaiah 61:3 gave us a hint about "garment of expressive praise" which means we should enter his gates with Thanksgiving and affectionate praise.

Isaiah 61:10 gave us a hint about "clothes of Salvation and Coats of Righteousness". Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head. Ecclesiastes 9:8

It is only through Jesus Christ we can have the perfect and fitting garment for the beautiful feast prepared by God. Jesus said “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Please accept and believe in Jesus Christ alone as the way forward to your divine feasting with God.

Make up your mind today to enter into the garden of God's presence with the right apparel. Remember that God asks many people to come to him. But He only chooses a few people to be there with him.’
Matthew 22:14

Praise: I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. in Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for The, 29th of June 2021

Topic: Doing things the new way

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This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Cor 5:17

How can we protect ourselves from destructive ways?

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say. Don't make God's Spirit sad. The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins. Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

Always be full of joy. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus. Don’t stop the work of the Holy Spirit. Don’t treat prophecy like something that is not important. But test everything. Keep what is good, and stay away from everything that is evil.

Cooperate with the Holy Spirit of God to show you how to live a new life because after you have met with Jesus, you are not more the old person you used to be.

"Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful." Genesis 24:31

Avoid getting used to the old ways as though everything depends on your efforts. Trust, watch and learn from God alone. God will make the finish product possible through His word and directions of His Spirit. "His ways are different from our ways", and He sees the end from the beginning'. Which means you should accept the grace of God through His will in Christ Jesus.

Grow your spirit everyday by taking quality time to study the Holy Bible which the Spoken words of God and join the community of believers around you. Begin to do things the new way. Psalms 1:1-2

Prayer: Teach me father how to do your will and to place my expectations on you alone in Jesus name. Amen

An Emoji Devotions for Sun 27 Jun 2021

Topic: Tossed by the wind

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... because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6

There is power in God's word and it can change your life for good.

But doubt double-crosses people by their fear. Those who doubt may tend to break down and their Spirit will look faulty with excuses to reverse their progress while looking back at comfort zone instead of looking ahead to destiny.

Those who doubt become worried that something is going to go the wrong way. Doubt makes people look at their previous failures like in a movie and turned their faith into negative. Doubt interacts with our mind about negative stories. It is a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Doubt goes with bad mood that gives fear. In Revelations 21:8 the Bible says the fearful will take their part in the lake that burns with fire and in James 1:7 the Bible says that "such people who doubt should not expect to receive anything from the Lord." Life itself is a practical experience that require us to have faith when we connect to God. Faith gives us a hand to hold unto God but doubt makes us lose our grip, tossed by the wind.

We should not doubt "For surely there is a future...." and Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. Proverbs 23:18; Psalm 125:1

We must become confident that through Jesus Christ we will have a brighter future? Trust in God with all your heart that He's able to do exceedingly above all things that you ask or think, according to the power working in you. Ephesians 3:20

Doubt can hunt the mind. If you are possessed with the spirit of doubt, You need the Holy Spirit of God to give you faith and conviction through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus replied “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. Matthew 21:21

We need to make up our mind that we will not be tossed by the wind and Hold on to the promises of God in His word.

Prayer: Thank you blessed Holy Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ as you are welcomed into my spirit. Please flush away every need for unholy doubt in my life from now on in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Sat 26th June 2021

Topic: Put the knife away.

Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! ... John 18:11

"And the LORD replied, “If I find fifty righteous people in Sodom, I will spare the entire city for their sake.”
Genesis 18:26

God disclosed to you that He loves you. He extend his love by sending His Son to die. He made an expensive sacrifice of love because He wants you to put your knives away. "If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. Luke 6:35

God have been kind to you all these while even when you did not know about Jesus's love. He sheltered you, he gave you food and water and send people around you to help you nurture and learn as you grow. The matrix of the God's love was a gift that goes around to everyone in our neighborhood even though we cannot see it. God made everything looks so good so you won't have anything to bother you. He did all these for so you can put your knife away.

Of course, The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Only God knows how bad it is and He alone could deal with it. Do not let anyone to make you mad at a point to commit wrong deed that could implicate you in God's presence. God wants you to change the way you think. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Jeremiah 17:9 & Romans 12:2)

Unlike the second highlighted verse, Genesis 18:26 Like Sodom and Gomorrah, the earth already is like a crime scene. For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chro 16:9) So when God comes to the earth to find only fifty righteous people. Let us be among the righteous, let it be because of you that He will spare the earth. Let us show love to people around us, maybe they can also change to God because of you and me.

Life is beautiful and that is how it ought to be. God always give you second chance I. what you do. Not because you can get away with it but because of His love for you. Let us also put the knives away and begin to show some love to people from now on. Matthew 28:19,

Remember one thing: they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3

Prayer: O God, I am honored at the way you love me. I am addicted to your love. I will not take your love for granted. Give me the grace to love in Jesus name. Amen.

An Emoji Devotions for Tue, 22nd of June, 2021

Topic: Problem Never Ends

But Sarah saw Ishmael—the son of Abraham and her Egyptian servant Hagar—making fun of her son, Isaac. Genesis 21:9 NLT

When this topic came on 21st of June, I could not write on it. Then I heard that if I can not write on this topic, I might have been compromised. My calling is to deliver message to the people of God and not deliberate on which is okay or not. In my mind I was thinking, how the topic could have been an encouragement to people. but Is it not true that problem never ends?

Everyone including the richest and powerful people in the world have problems. One thing we should all know that God is the only one that can help us to solve our problems. It's not going to be like an Abracadabra! it's going to be by our obedience to His authority over lives.

Ismael was making fun of Isaac. He was so comfortable in his father's house making fun of Mistress son. He forgot he was a slave's son even though he was treated like a Prince. How many of in one time did forgot our humble beginning and made fun of the less privileged? Sorry to Ismael that was where his problem began. Who knows the kind of orientation he received from his mother. Our upbringing could create problems for us if we are not well trained. Ismael and his mother were sent off and because of what happened he became a generational problem.

To Sarah, her own problem was created when she told her husband to marry her slave to raise a child for him. Don't blame her, She wanted to solve the problem of child birth by her own idea but later regretted her actions. When Hagar her servant knew that she was pregnant for Abraham she no longer respect Sarai Genesis 16:4. Congratulations to Sarah as she became a mother of Isaac at old age. Ismael was making fun of Isaac. Problem Never ends.

If you really really want to solve a problem, Obedience to God is the only solution.

You sin if you refuse to obey the Lord . This sin is as bad as to do evil magic . You think that you know better than God. That is a sin which is like the worship of idols... . 1 Samuel 15:23...

Today, I am telling you this! You must obey the Lord your God. Be careful to obey all his rules. If you do that, he will make you very important. He will make you more important than any other nation of people in the world.
Deuteronomy 28:1

Read your Bible and you will find the commands of God written in them. Our brain can only guess but the Bible is established.

Prayer: O Lord help me to tune my spirit into your voice to follow your commands. Help me Lord with your strength to solve my problems in Jesus name. Amen.