Tuesday, 31st January 2017

Bible verse: 1 John 5:4
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Message
Those who are born of God possess the Spirit of God.
They keep His commandments, walk as Christ walked, have the assurance that comes only from Christ.
Yes they don't hate others but love them, live a righteous life and trust the Lord without reservation.

For those who are born of God and put their confidence in Him, no mountain shall be too steep, no valley too deep, no burden too heavy, no problem shall be too difficult for them to handle because they have overcometh the world.

Yes they shall fear no fear and will be bold to declare the goodness of God and spread the gospel.
Truth shall not be far from them and

Prayer
Dear Lord, in the prison cell where there seemed to be no hope, You heard and have mercy on Peter and Silas.
In the mist of fire, You were not too weak to save Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
In the lion's den, Your hands were long enough to save Daniel.
Even in the belly of the fish, You heard and have mercy on Jonah.

Watch my feet oh Lord, that I would tread upon your kingdom's paths.
Inspire my mind that I may comprehend your love for me in Jesus name.

Monday, 30th January 2017
Bible verse: Proverbs 25:21-22
21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Message
Beloved the perverseness of your enemy is your blessing, for it gives you opportunity to step ever closer to heaven where your reward is.
Now, examine yourself and identify those who are your personal enemies ? those who hate you, despitefully use you, curse you, broke your heart and persecute you.

You are to be kind to them, to care for them, show compassion and love, forgive them, pray for them, purpose and plan to go to their aid in some area of their needs because that is the surest way to gain their love and God's blessing.

Furthermore, the natural effect of such generous unexpected goodness to your enemies is that you soften their hearts, and dispose them to friendship.

Prayer
Dear Father, by Your grace it is possible to give bread to my enemy if he be hungry, and give him water to drink if he be thirsty; to refuse to speak evil of them, to let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from me and to love my enemies as you love me. This grace I receive from You in the mighty name of Jesus.

Sunday, 29th January 2017
Bible verse: Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Message
Are you overloaded in your mind, in your spirit or in your emotions?
Are you a slavery to sin and seeking a way out?
Are you weary and burdened or going through turbulent times?
Are you living in a fog of unbelief, struggling by your own power to do endless tasks?

Jesus acknowledges your weariness, knows you are burdened and knows you need strength, peace and rest.
Whatever your burdens, whichever your struggles are, Jesus is reaching out to you to come to Him for rest, for refreshment and to re-energize yourself.
He calls you to actively depend on God and that you should make God your first choice.

When you respond to His call, you will not be met with demands or shame or judgment, instead you will be met with kindness, compassion and be held in arms of love.

Prayer
Thank you Lord, for Your provision and for Your overwhelming generosity toward me and for taking care of my burdens and giving me rest in the midst of all calamities.
Grant me the privilege to walk in the light of your countenance and enjoy your gracious presence in Jesus name.

Saturday, 28th January 2017
Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Message
Bothering yourself about human's confusing and sometimes conflicting opinions may lead to frustration and heartbreak.
Most human plans are self-centered and self-glorified.
Failures, frustrations, disappointments, adversity, affliction, calamity, displeasure, distress are all part of life.
So, don't bother your self about what people think about you; rather be concerned only about what is on God's mind concerning you.

God wants you to be peaceful and prosperous, he doesn't plan to hurt you nor will he abandon you.
He is the security of your hope and the custodian of your great future.
Yes He has good plans of a better future, thoughts of peace, success and eternal life.
You can trust that God will keep the promises he makes to you.

Prayer
Thank you Lord as I continue to expect great things from You, especially everlasting life in Heaven and to be in the presence of Jesus for all of eternity.
Continue to bless me as I live a life worthy of your calling and let me walk in righteousness and not faint in Jesus name.

Free my heart, oh Lord, from selfish ambitions and the determination to have my own way in Jesus name.

Friday, 27th January 2017
Bible verse: Jeremiah 1:19
19 And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Message
Are you successful in all your undertakings - your business, finance, ministry or obedience to God? - they will want to swallow you.
Is your marriage, thank God, a model for others? - they will envy and be jealous of you.
Do you have a relationship based on truth and honesty? - they will want to destroy you.
Do you condemn backbiting, gossiping, evil speaking? - you will be persecuted.
Do you love the truth and acquire truth and let truth become real in your live?- the enemy will fight against you.

Brethren, the good news is: when you stay focused, trust God and be obedient to His word, God is determined to defend and support you against all your enemies.
The Lord doesn't promise you an easy road but the Lord does promise that you will prevail.
He will be an enemy unto your enemies and an adversary unto your adversaries.
Don't forget, God's Word is reliable and trustworthy and He is always faithful to keep His promises.

Joseph's brothers fought against him, Jephta brother sent him out of his father's house, Daniel was put in the lion's den, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego were thrown in the fire, Saul sought to kill David, Job was completely rendered useless by Satan; but the Lord delivered them all.

When the Lord is with you who then can be against you?
Those who are sure they have God with them, need not, ought not to fear, whoever is against them.

Prayer
Thank You Lord for sending Your Angel before me, to keep me in the way, and to bring me into the place which You have prepared for me.
Thanks for Your promise to be enemy unto my enemies and an adversary unto my adversaries.
Let there be a dramatic impact upon circumstances and conditions around me in Jesus name.

Thursday, 26th January 2017
Bible verse: Galatians 6:4-5 contd.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.

Message
Every man, rich or poor, old or young, wise or foolish, weak or strong, has some burden to bear.
Each and everyone must take responsibility and shouldn't forget that every one of us must give an account of himself to God.

Therefore every individual is to check his own life - his own work and test it on its own merits and for its own sake; and let it be judged not by the indolence and failures of others, but by its own character and worth.

Truely, we will have challenges to deal with in this life, but God never built us to carry them or carry another person's responsibility, for in carrying others burden you handicap them from dealing with reality and they won't learn to carry their own load.

Yes! God doesn't want you to aid laziness but to encourage a productive life and not a dependent one.

Prayer
Dear Lord, because I trust Your love for me and Your faithfulness, I declare that I am relinquishing control of everything I am - my mind, will, emotions, body, finances, my very life to come under Your perfect control and management.
Thank You Lord for taking care of my burdens.

Wednesday, 25th January 2017
Bible verse: Galatians 6:4-5
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.

Message
Each individual must take responsibility for his diverse activities and lifestyle which includes burden of responsibility, of immortality, of gilt and of personality and also for doing the creative best he can with his own life, his desires, passions, lusts or pleasures and character.

Rather than becoming codependent on others, we are energized to steward our life to God and be depend on Him alone.
Yes! those burdens that are too heavy to be borne - your sins, your anxieties, health concerns, financial disasters, relationship challenges, distressing situations and other burdens are to be taken to the Father who is willing and ready at all times to take them away from your head.
He is your source of sufficiency and He makes you competent through the spirit to reflect His glory.

Believe and trust in His indisputable resources and power.

Prayer
Oh everlasting Lord, I pray, in the mighty name of Jesus, never to be a burden in this world and never to be burden to any human because You are my source of sufficiency, my protection, my guidance and my light.

Tuesday, 24th January 2017
Bible verse: Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Message
Are you one of those that bring good tidings of good news?
From whose mouth comes understanding and knowledge, encouragement and motivation ?

Or you belong to those with deceitful and unforgiving heart, unguarded mouth, evil speaking with nothing motivating proceeding out of the mouth? One of those who roll off their tongues shooting poison at others, destroying and/or killing others?

If you are in the last category of human you need a transformation of mind because God expects a return on His investment in your life - bringing good tidings that publisheth peace, love and salvation, kindness and righteousness.

If we are ever going to find something that is good, you'll have to get it from the hand of God after stepping out in faith and walk the mountain of life making your life a source of motivation in uplifting of others, in full obedience to God's word and letting the teaching of kindness be part of your lifestyle.

Prayer
Oh gracious Lord, manifest Yourself powerfully to glorify Yourself in every aspect of my life so that others see the beautiful feet of Christ in my life and let it be of great impact in their life in Jesus name.

Let me not fall into the trap of selfishness or focus on wealth and power like the world but to be living according to Your Law and Your Word, to be led by the Spirit and not by the flesh in Jesus name.

Monday, 23rd January 2017
Bible verse: Ruth 3:11 cont.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Message
Beloved, how many people can be boldly and proudly confirm your virtuousness?

With good integrity, and walking in the light of God im righteousness heaven will be opened and the blessings from above will be poured on you that people will call you blessed.

Yes special dishes will be set on the table before you in the presence of those with doubtful and discouraging minds.
Your light will shine high above on the mountains that no one can be able to quench it.
Ruth was a virtuous woman and

Beloved, your responsibilities as you wait for God's providence is that you maintain moral integrity, feed yourself with the word of God, be obedient to Him, show love even to your enemies and you will feel the hands of God.

Prayer
Through submission, obedience and faithfulness let me begins to see rays of hope in the midst of every darkness in Jesus name.

Sunday, 22nd January 2017
Bible verse: Ruth 3:11
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Message
A virtuous person is one of high moral standards, possessed of grace and holiness, living a righteousness life.
In fact a person who does not blame the world for his/her calamities and/or failures but filled with the love of Christ, pure from being deceitful, selfish, hatred, and envious.
When he/she speaks, it is NOT gossip, or slander, or discouragement but speaks prudence and sound sense.

Brethren, it is never too late to be transformed and to maintain moral integrity regardless of any situation you find yourself.
Your responsibilities as you wait for God's providence is that you maintain moral integrity and you will feel the hands of God.

Prayer
Dear Lord, give me a crown of glory to destroy every spiritual laziness and grant me Your divine power and favor as I go through life in Jesus name.
Let me begins to see rays of hope in the midst of every darkness in Jesus name.