Tuesday, 14th March 2017

Bible verse: Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Message
Truly there are times when we go through mountains and through valleys, through successes and through failures, through joyfulness and through heartbreaks, through good and bad times and there are Goliaths that are threatening to destroy your life.
In all these circumstances seek what matters most - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control putting in mind that the Lord is working plans for our elevation to the next level.

Put your hope and trust in the Lord, remembering that God's promises never fail; his purposes shall all be accomplished and His thoughts for us is nothing but good.
Be conversant with God's thoughts and purposes for you - they are boldly spelt out in the Scriptures.

Prayer
Oh everlasting Father, disclose to me all the treasures needed to lead me to my expected end in accordance to Your will and purpose for my destiny in Jesus name.
Oh Lord, I acknowledge receiving your blessings by keeping your covenant; purify my thoughts and let my ways be pleasing to You in Jesus name.

Monday, 13th March 2017
Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 5:6
Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

Message
Many people find it difficult to control their tongue so they speak and make vows at will, and/or try to imitate volks around them forgetting that God seeks an open heart and a closed mouth.
Make sure you understand what you are committing yourself to and the consequences.

Let the words that proceed out of your mouth be sincere, positive, motivating and spirit building.
God wants us to always check and control our mental attitude, motives and decision making principles before we start giving lame and frivolous excuses - it was done ignorantly, through mistake, not intended etc.
Our Lord God is faithful to His promises so when you make commitments you must not take them lightly, be faithful to keep them.
Watch your tongue for out of it procceeds life and death.

Prayer
O Lord, I ask for forgiveness of sin for all damaging speeches and every vow I have committed myself to but was unable to fulfill.
Let me not be careless in my words to God and in making rash promises to the Lord.
Purify my thoughts, o Lord, and let my ways be pleasing to You.

Sunday, 12th March 2017
Bible verse: Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Message
When we talk like the world, act very worldly in our everyday lives, our lifestyle and desires are of things of the world and when we do not have much of a testimony of holiness it will be very difficult to successfully spread the word of God and convince those who are not saved.
Your relationship with God, the blessings and favour of the Lord upon your life, supported with the scriptures are your soul-winning instruments.

Remember that character begins with a decision to make the choices in life that honor God.

Prayer
Speak to our hearts oh Lord, change us, challenge us, surprise me by Your word and transform me by it in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that for each soul you win to the kingdom of God I shall receive unmerited favour and each long awaited desire shall come to manifestation in Jesus name.

Saturday, 11th March 2017
Bible verse: Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Message
Very often we place our hope and trust in what isn't real - the environment, the people and the world forgetting that
God is only one who gives hope, sustains hope and crowns hope.

When we face of temptation, rejection, failures, disappointment we become frustrated and weak because our hope tank is on empty.

In that situation, no gnawing on the husk of worldly things; seek God who is the source of all true hope and put your hope in Christ your Savior and Lord.
Your hope can only be found in your belief and trust in God's word and remember that joy of the Lord is our strength.

The situation you are going through cannot be worse than what Joseph went through.
What sustained Joseph through all the trials and hopeless situations he experienced: rejection by his brothers, sold into slavery, lied about by Potiphar's wife, unjustly thrown in prison was HOPE in the Lord, perseverance, humility and a forgiving heart.

Prayer
Dear Lord, grant me the grace to stand firm in the storm, the privilege to walk in the light of your countenance and enjoy your gracious presence, the confidence and power to walk with integrity so that I can honestly say that my life is filled with all joy and peace in believing and trusting You in Jesus name.

Friday, 10th March 2017
Bible verse: Proverbs 16:27-28
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Message
It is expected of the children of God not to slander, or plot evil againgst his brethren.
We are to give careful heed to what comes out of our mouth, avoiding corrupt words, abstaining from filthy talks, bearing false witnesses, disguise one's true feelings, deceitful praises to win another's favor and to manipulate, gossip, betray and destroy friendships.
Instead we are to love and forgive one another, speak that which edifies and walk in holiness.
If your behaviour is not Christ-like then you are a froward man and might face the wrath of God.

Remember, it is written "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein".
Our whole lives must be an expression of our love towards God, our neighbours, friends and enemies.

Prayer
Oh Lord, don't ever let me lose touch with the reality of your forgiveness, so that I can walk in that same forgiveness towards others.
Guide and let me walk by the Spirit and let his fruits define my behaviour every day of my life and let my speech always be with grace in Jesus name.
My mouth shall not be a place of curse but of blessing in Jesus name.

Thursday, 9th March 2017
Bible verse: Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

Message
Our Lord is distinguishing between two distinct characteristics here.
1) The children of God, heirs of heaven, and children of light.
They fear the Lord, are obedient to his laws, walk in righteousness, obey the direction of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of God is dwelling in them.

2) The children of Satan, heirs of hell, children of darkness and are in the flesh.
They are obedient to the rules and regulations of Satan, have no fear of the Lord, casted off by the hand of divine judgment, comfortable with the riches of this world, walk in light but are in darkness.

They that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Though we always have the light of God surrounding us, we do not always enjoy the light, the brilliance and clear shining light of his countenance because of our sins.
And the good news is that God loves us and wants us to always lean on him.
When we face troubles and tribulations, when the valley is deep, when the darkness is thick, when there seem to be no solution, we are to have confidence and trust in the Name of the Lord.

Job was in a big mess, in a great darkness in agony.
He could not comprehend the dealings of God with him, he was struggling with his calamities; he could not find God to know the reason of the sore trials heaped upon him.
Though he has light he was in a state of darkness.
Guess what! Yet, his obedience was constant and he held fast his integrity, put his confidence and trust in God.

Yes! It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Prayer
Oh Lord, when darkness veils his lovely face, let me rest on your unchanging grace and love.
When I walk in darkness and you hide your way in a great deep, let your oath, your covenant, the precious blood of Jesus support me in the overwhelming flood.
Spirit of God, teach me to trust the wisdom, love, power and the mercy of our Lord in every situation in Jesus name.

Wednesday, 8th March 2017
Bible verse: Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Message
Every day, we are given opportunities to present our own wants and needs, our thoughts, our ideas about how things should be done, our notions of what is right for us before the King of Glory.

At same time, God is calling us to sacrifice ourselves to Him; our bodies, our time, our finances, our substances, our confidence, our future, our marriages, in short everything.
We are to submit to God's power and authority, give ourselves completely to the Lord, undergo a complete change in our character, conduct, words of our mouth and the use of our carnal senses.

Yes! we are to present our bodies a sacrifice that is alive, not as self-centered but a Christ-centered.

Yes! we are present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God that is a sacrifice that is alive and continuous in actions; not as self-centered but a Christ-centered life.

Prayer
Holy Spirit, guide me to presenting my body a sacrifice that is alive and continuous in actions, holy, acceptable unto God.
Heavenly Father, give me the strength and ability to learn to wait on you, reject activities contrary to your laws and to endure the pain of rejection and imprisonment of the mind in Jesus name.