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CHRIS OYAKHILOME

LO V E W O R L D P U B L I S H I N G

...A DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS

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Get answers to life’s questions from

God’s Word, as you study the messages in

this devotional daily. You can be sure to

live a successful and victorious life!

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an

example to the believers in word, in conduct,

in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 NKJV

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CONTENTS

PASTOR CHRIS SAYS 5

THE REAL SUPERHEROES 6

HOW TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL 8

BE LIKE ESTHER 10

WHAT’S TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS? 12

READ THE FINE PRINT 14

WHAT’S YOUR TALENT? 16

DEAD TO THE WORLD 18

DID YOU KNOW? 20

HIT THE BULL’S EYE

EVERY TIME 22

THE CURATIVE WORD 24

“GLORY!” 26

SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY 28

HONOUR OR DISHONOUR? 30

PRAY WITH UNDERSTANDING 32

IT’S NOT BY WORKS 34

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 36

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD 38

AS DIVINE AS JESUS IS 40

BEGIN AND FINISH WELL 42

SPREAD ABROAD 44

“SUNIEMI” 46

THE DILIGENT VS SLOTHFUL 48

YOUR UNFAILING HOPE 50

WORDSCOPE 52

I-TESTIFY! 53

TAKE YOUR INHERITANCE 54

LET NOTHING STEAL YOUR JOY 56

SHOW SOME REGARD 58

TRUTHS FOR TODAY 60

THE “REAL LOVE” ARENA 62

YOU’RE GOD’S MOBILE HQ! 64

WORK THAT MIRACLE 66

QUIZ 68

BELIEVE AND SPEAK 70

TAKE A HOLD OF GOD 72

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“Jesus always asked questions as, “What do you want Me to

do for you? (Mark 10:51). Do you want to be healed? (John

5:6)” He gives everyone the right to choose. When you come

to Him, He does not destroy your personality. Instead, He puts

power in your personality and makes you effective and influential.

He loves you the way you are. When you come to Him, He

takes away the sin nature and all that’s associated with it, and He

puts in you the desire and ability to be a righteous person: the

ability to do right and the freedom to choose. He sets you at

liberty; He sets you free. Glory to God!”

- Culled from “Your Rights In Christ”

Pastor Chris says

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LET’S TALK

THE REAL SUPERHEROES

T O THE BIBLE 1 John 5:11“And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.”

(Live The Divine Life In Christ Jesus)

Saturday, June 1

There’re lots of superheroes on our screens today: men and women of indomitable abilities and

godlike features saving the world from villains and monsters, yet these characters are all fictional and man-made. The real super heroes and heroines on the earth today, with the God-kind of life, are you and me. If you’re born again you have the God-life in you. This is a statement of fact; God has set His seal to this. Notice the tenses in our opening verse: “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life….” He isn’t trying or planning to; He’s already done it!

You have eternal life now. This life isn’t the human life, but the God-kind of life; the essence of divinity. God’s Word is definite and emphatic as to where this life is and how to get it: it’s in Christ Jesus. Anyone who has received Christ has received the God-life. And this life can’t be found in any of the religions of the world.

Until you confess the Lordship of Jesus over your life, and are catapulted into the glorious realms of salvation, you don’t have the God-life. What you have is the human, biological life (Greek: psuche). This human life is subject to satanic influences, sickness, disease, and the elements of this world. However, if you have the Son, happy are

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John 16:17-33, 1 Chronicles 7-8

Daily Bible ReadingONE YEAR

1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Proverbs 28

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you! It means you have His indestructible, indomitable and incorruptible life in you.

You don’t ever have to be afraid of the devil or his cohorts. The Son of God, whom you’ve received, destroyed the works of the devil in your life, family, and physical body (I John 3:8). He paralysed satan, rendered him helpless, and gave you a life that’s superior to him. Meditate on this truth. Having received Christ, you’ve received the Light of life; the darkness is gone forever. Your life is now supernatural; therefore, rule over circumstances. Walk tall. Talk bold. Reign as a king in life (Romans 5:17)!

1 John 3:8; John 3:16Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for imparting the divine life into my spirit through

your Son Jesus Christ. That life in me destroys, paralyses, and renders

ineffective the works of the devil and any attempt of his in my life, health,

family, finances, and education. Thank you for making me the dispenser of

your glory, wisdom, grace, and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Meditate on John 10:34-35, 1 John 4:4 and 1 John 5:4-6.

Act

My Notes

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HOW TO ACHIEVETHAT GOAL

T O THE BIBLE Psalm 86:11 MSG“Train me, GOD, to walk straight; then I’ll follow your true path. Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I’ll worship in joyful fear.”

(Learn To Discipline Your Mind For Success)

LET’S TALK

Sunday, June 2

When you want to chart a new course for yourself

or set new goals for growth, you have to learn

to use your mind. Your mind is a very valuable tool that can

be disciplined. You can teach it to focus in one direction,

instead of vacillating in thoughts. This way, you’ll be able to

use your mind to prepare your heart to accomplish greater

things. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” By

staying your mind on the Lord, you’re disciplining your

mind to focus on the Word of God concerning you and

what you’re doing. The result is that you’ll experience the

extraordinary peace of God that gives rest and prosperity.

Take your mind away from anything and everything

that distracts, and focus your attention on God. Choose

to only be around those who love the Lord, and discuss

only with those who’ll inspire you. Keep away from people

who deflate your faith, or try to talk you out of what you

want to achieve. Set time aside for study and meditation

on the Word. To stay your mind on God, you have to stay

your mind on His Word. Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the

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Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate

in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all

that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous,

and then you will have good success.”

In addition, speak in other tongues at every opportunity

you have to be alone because you’re about something; you

want to birth new visions and ideas. Keep at it, and soon

enough, you’d receive the note of victory in your spirit and

know that everything is settled, “and the peace of God, which

surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

Proverbs 1:33 AMPC; Hebrews 12:2

Go Deeper

Dear Father in the Name of the Lord Jesus, I thank you for the opportunity

to hear and receive your Word. I’m guided aright and know what to do at

any point in time. My mind is stayed on your Word because I trust you;

therefore, my peace is boundless. Amen.

Pray

What is that goal or objective you want to have accomplished? Write

them out and put to work what you’ve learnt above.

Act

My Notes

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BE LIKEESTHER

T O THE BIBLE Esther 4:12-14 CEV“...Don’t think that you will escape being killed with the rest of the Jews, just because you live in the king’s palace. If you don’t speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”

(There’s A Reason And Purpose For Your Being)

LET’S TALK

Monday, June 3

In the days of king Ahasuerus, a certain man named Haman hated the Israelites so much that he wanted

them gone, all because an Israelite refused to bow to him! The king had promoted Haman above all the princes in his kingdom, and so all the king’s servants bowed and reverenced Haman whenever he walked by (Esther 3:1-2).

He had the political influence to annihilate anyone whom he hated, and sought to start with Mordecai, the Israelite, who would not bow to him, due to his Jewish law. However, Esther, who was also a Jew and married to the king, was completely oblivious of Haman’s hatred and quest to destroy her people. Mordecai, her uncle, sent a touching message to her which we read, telling her, “Who knows, perhaps, you have come to royal position to prevent this from happening.”

Have you ever wondered why you were born in this generation and not in the eighteenth or nineteenth century? It’s because God has a purpose for your being here at this time. He really does! In her day, Esther’s timely

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intervention prevented Haman from actualising his wicked plot against the Israelites to wipe them out!

Maybe you’re “the Esther” that God has placed in that street today, in that classroom, where you can be of help to God’s people. Sometimes, it might even be for you to help one individual, or to cause the work of God’s Kingdom in your neighbourhood to progress further.

God has placed you where you are because He knew a time of need would come; so, make sure you rise to the occasion. Don’t neglect any opportunity to help. Don’t think about yourself only; think about the Gospel, and its spread around the world through your personal contributions.

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Romans 15:1; Galatians 6:8; Esther 4:16

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I’m grateful for the opportunities you’ve made available to

me to be of help to others and be relevant in the spread of the Gospel

around the world. I recognise and take advantage of your grace in me

to win for others and fulfil my role in the ministry of reconciliation, in

Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Study about Esther and the efforts she took in delivering her people.

Act

My Notes

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LET’S TALK

WHAT’S TRUERIGHTEOUSNESS?

T O THE BIBLE Romans 1:16-17 GNB“I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God’s power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles. For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is through faith from beginning to end. As the scripture says, “The person who is put right with God through faith shall live.””

(The Gospel Unveils God’s Kind Of Righteousness)

Tuesday, June 4

Dave had always thought Christianity was all about

turning a new leaf: doing good deeds and not doing

things that God didn’t want. Thus, he had assumed he was

a Christian because he didn’t smoke, lie, or cheat in class like

others did. He only got to realise, after hearing the Gospel of

Jesus Christ, that his stance before God wasn’t as a result of the

things he did or didn’t do, and that true righteousness with God

was a free gift to receive through faith in Jesus Christ’s death,

burial and resurrection.

Through the years, people have sought righteousness,

wanting to be righteous before God. However, the latter part

of our opening scripture explains the reason for their inability to

attain righteousness or even comprehend what it means. The

righteousness of God is only revealed in the Gospel of Christ.

The Gospel of Christ is the unveiling of God’s righteousness;

it’s the good news of God’s righteousness to man as a gift.

Therefore, until one accepts the Gospel of Christ, he or she

will never be able to live a righteous life or know what the

righteousness of God is.

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John 18:28-19:1-16, 1 Chronicles 14-16


Righteousness gives you the ability to stand in the presence

of God without condemnation, guilt, fear or sense of inferiority. It’s

the ability to stand in fellowship with God and having the rightness

of God in your spirit. There’s no other way to come into this

extraordinary life of righteousness and oneness with the Lord,

except through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This is why we can’t afford to be quiet about the Gospel.

It’s the answer to mankind’s cry. There’s no other way for people

to learn of, understand and receive God’s righteousness, outside

of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So, don’t be quiet where you are

today; preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and be the answer to

people’s search for God’s righteousness.

Romans 3:22; Romans 4:5

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for your righteousness revealed in the Gospel of

Christ. As the message of salvation gets into the hearts of men today, I pray

that faith be ignited in them to receive and become the effulgence of your

righteousness, as eternal life is imparted to their spirits, in Jesus’ Name.

Pray

Read and meditate on Apostle Paul’s writings in Romans 3:20-28.

Act

My Notes

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LET’S TALK

READ THE FINE PRINT

T O THE BIBLE Proverbs 4:13“Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; keep her, for she is your life.”

(Don’t Neglect The Details When It Comes To God’s Instructions)

Wednesday, June 5

As you walk with the Lord, and carry out that which He instructs you to do, you must

painstakingly pay attention to spiritual details because of their importance. Moses, for example, learnt this the hard way. In Numbers 20:8, God instructed him, “Take the rod…Speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water; thus you shall bring water for them out of the rock….” Moses didn’t know how important it was when God told him to talk to the rock.

The instruction to speak to the rock was of spiritual significance which he ignored and struck the rock instead. It was the mistake of his life. The instruction seemed so light to Moses, but the rest of his ministry was hinged on it; he didn’t know it. Moses, as a result, wouldn’t be the one to lead the children of Israel to the Promised Land because of this error.

In serving the Lord, it’s very important that you always listen to the details of His instructions, however insignificant they might sound. God’s Word is God’s instruction. Live your life, not according to man’s instructions, information or opinions, but according to the Word. God leads you in the path of greatness by giving

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1 Corinthians 15:40-49, Ecclesiastes 1-2

Proverbs 8:33; Proverbs 23:12

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for your Word, which has in it the ability to cause

me to do what it says and be all that you want me to be. My heart is

attuned to your instruction and I’m guided to attend to even the minutest

detail of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Spend time to pray and ask the Lord what He would have you do today.

Act

My Notes

you clear and specific instructions to follow. It’s not about what somebody advises or instructs you to do; the question is, “What is God’s instruction in His Word about it?” This is why I love the Bible, because it’s God’s instruction manual for a glorious life.

Do you want to have an excellent life, full of glory and success? There’s a way: follow God’s Word; don’t neglect the details in His instructions. Always remember that His wisdom is greater than man’s wisdom; therefore, be sensitive to the guidance He gives you through the Word, and by the Holy Spirit, and you’ll have a beautiful and exceptional life, and gloriously fulfil His calling and destiny for your life.

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LET’S TALK

WHAT’S YOURTALENT?

T O THE BIBLE Romans 12:6 GNB“So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith that we have.”

(Use Your TalentFor The Gospel)

Thursday, June 6

“I love the way Tom plays the percussion instruments

in church. He’s so talented; I just wish I could play

like him,” Fred said to his friend Barry, as they walked home

from service.

Barry replied, “Hey, you’ve got some good talent too;

I heard you sing at home, and boy, you’ve got a great voice.

I think you should join the choir, rather than trying to be like

Tom.”

There’s something unique about each one of God’s

children; we’ve been all so uniquely graced and gifted by

God. The Bible says, “…each one has his own gift from God,

one in this manner and another in that” (1 Corinthians 7:7).

Everything you are in Christ—all the gifts, talents, and abilities

God has given you—are to be used for His glory. Whatever

the Lord has taught you or is teaching you; whatever He

has exposed you to and helped you to know, are all for the

continuance of the Gospel.

Therefore, don’t hide what you know; don’t hide your

abilities or talents. Prayerfully consider what more you can do

for the Lord. Think about what you can contribute, because

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those abilities and talents of yours are required in God’s

Kingdom. Let others benefit from the Lord’s investment in you.

You may not even know what you can do, but as you make

yourself available, God’s Spirit will help you bring your gifts and

talents to the fore.

The Spirit of God is bringing you this message today

because this is the time to take action: use your talents for

the Gospel. The Lord is counting on you (1 Timothy 1:12).

He believes in you. Look out for the need around you; find

out what’s necessary to be done in the house of God and be

inspired to action.

Matthew 25:15; Colossians 3:23-24

Go Deeper

Dear Lord, I thank you for the grace you’ve granted me to be effective

in the spread of the Gospel. My passion for it is fuelled more than ever

before, and I dedicate my all to ensuring that your righteousness covers

the earth and is established in the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Join a service department or group in your local church assembly, and be

active and functional there.

Act

My Notes

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LET’S TALK

DEAD TOTHE WORLD

T O THE BIBLE C olossians 2:20-21 CEV“You died with Christ. Now the forces of the universe don’t have any power over you. Why do you live as if you had to obey such rules as, “Don’t handle this. Don’t taste that. Don’t touch this.”?”

(You’re Not Subject To The Elements Of The World!)

Friday, June 7

When you were born again, you were delivered

from the power of darkness, and translated

into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13).

You’re therefore no longer subject to the elements of this

world. This means that you must refuse to be snowed-

under by infirmities and harsh elements of this world that

make life unbearable for the ordinary human being. From

our opening scripture, it’s the baby in Christ—the spiritually

immature—that can be subject to the elements of this

world.

This is why you must keep growing in the Lord—

unto a mature one in Christ. Then you’ll be knowledgeable

enough to walk in the consciousness of your inheritance

in Him. In John 8:32 the Lord Jesus said, “...you shall know

the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” If you walk

in ignorance of the truth of God’s Word, you’ll remain

in bondage and suffer the same things that the people of

the world suffer. You might even think that God is the one

punishing you, but He isn’t. Why will He punish you after

He has “punished” Jesus in your place? The Bible says, “...

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He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our

iniquities…” (Isaiah 53:5). Your punishment was already laid on

Jesus. Therefore, refuse to be dominated by cancer, diabetes,

heart trouble, headaches, or any other kind of infirmity.

Rise up in your spirit and take the dominion. Tame

the world with your faith-filled confessions and refuse to be

discouraged. No system can work against you; you’re greater

than them all; therefore, rise above them. Function above the

system. You died with Christ, from the rudiments or elements

of this world; so, refuse to be subject to them. You play by a

different set of rules. Have this consciousness always.

Hebrews 12:15-17; Matthew 6:33; Colossians 3:2

Go Deeper

I refuse to be subject to the elements of this world because greater is He

that is in me than he that is in the world. I take my place of authority in

Christ, and declare that the world is under my dominion, in Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

Speak

Commit 1 John 4:4 to memory, and personalise it as you declare it today.

Act

My Notes

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The Rea Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean; it lies

between Africa and Asia. It is one of the warmest, saltiest, and

possibly the reddest sea around the world. It contains alga

called ‘Trichodesmium Erythraeum’ which turns the original

blue-green colour of the sea water, reddish-brown. Hence

the sea’s name as the “Red” Sea.

The sea is underlain by the Red Sea Rift, which is part of

the Great Rift Valley and it’s home to over one thousand

invertebrate species, and two hundred soft and hard corals. It

is the world’s northernmost tropical sea. The Red Sea is one

of four seas named after common colours — the others being

THE RED SEA

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the Black Sea, the White Sea, and the Yellow Sea.

Due to its high rate of evaporation, very little precipitation

in its area, lack of significant rivers or streams draining into

the sea and limited connection with the Indian Ocean

(which has lower water salinity), the Red Sea is one of the

most saline bodies of water in the world.

The water from the Red Sea is also utilized by oil refineries

and cement factories for cooling purposes. The sea is known

for its spectacular recreational diving sites. It became a

sought-after diving destination after the expeditions of Hans

Hass in the 1950s, and later by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

This was the same Red Sea that was crossed by the Israelites,

who were led by Moses from Egypt, after God had “…

swept the sea back by a strong east wind all night and turned

the sea into dry land, so the waters were divided” (Exodus

14:21 NASB). It’s an amazing landmark to remember.

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HIT THE BULL’S EYEEVERY TIME

T O THE BIBLE Matthew 5:48 GNB“You must be perfect—just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”

(Believe And Walk In Perfection)

LET’S TALK

Saturday, June 8

“Grant never does anything wrong,” Sonia chatted

Kathy.

“How do you mean, Sonia?” Kathy typed back.

“He’s got perfect grades always; he’s athletic, neat, and

always punctual at class unlike others. It’s like he’s Mr. Perfect.”

“No one’s perfect. Perhaps he hides his flaws....”

You’ve probably met some people like Kathy here who

don’t believe that perfection is possible. When you try to talk

to them about perfection, they refuse to listen. With a sneer,

some even accuse you of being a “perfectionist,” because for

them, “nobody can be perfect.” Yet, when you study God’s

Word, there’s no place that suggests to us the impossibility of

perfection. He requires us to be perfect, not when we get to

heaven, but here and now—in the earth! The reason most

people don’t think perfection is possible is that they don’t

know what it is! Perfection, like success, can be measured at

different stages of your life, according to the set-out purpose

and goal. It’s measured according to the information that you

have with respect to the underlying objective.

“Perfect” in our opening verse is the Greek word

“teleios,” which describes perfection in your heart; a

completeness; measuring your heart with the heart of God.

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You think, love and forgive as God wants you to—you let

your heart be like the Father’s heart. Another Greek word,

“katartizo” is also used for “perfect” in 2 Corinthians 13:11 KJV:

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect....” This means to do things

perfectly. It’s not the perfection in the heart (teleios) but of your

actions: the things you do and how you do them.

The emphasis here is on doing things impeccably right

the first time, and the first step in achieving this is learning to

pay attention to details! Believe in perfection and don’t be

intimidated by it. Your perfection will be judged according to

the training and information that you’ve received, not the one

you didn’t get. So, practise being perfect by thinking and talking

perfection, because the Lord requires it of you.


1 Corinthians 2:6; Ephesians 4:11-13

Go Deeper

Dear Father, thank you for revealing to me your desire for me to be

perfect; I declare that by reason of your Spirit of excellence that’s at

work in me, I think, talk and do perfect things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Declare this throughout today: “I’m perfect just as my heavenly Father is.”

Act

My Notes

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THE CURATIVE

WORD

T O THE BIBLE Ezekiel 47:12 GNB“On each bank of the stream all kinds of trees will grow to provide food. Their leaves will never wither, and they will never stop bearing fruit... The trees will provide food, and their leaves will be used for healing people.”

(Take God’s Provision For Divine Health)

LET’S TALK

Sunday, June 9

Do you feel bad whenever you have to take a

medication to treat an ailment? Perhaps you

think it’s an indication of weak faith. Hey, you don’t have

to feel that way, because God isn’t opposed to the use of

medications. If you use drugs prescribed by a doctor, it

doesn’t mean you’re faithless. As we read in our theme

scripture, God gave the Old Testament priests medical

instructions for the people.

However, the Word of God is the best medicine,

far more potent than any herb or medical drug. The Bible

says, “My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen to my

words. Never let them get away from you. Remember them

and keep them in your heart. They will give life and health to

anyone who understands them” (Proverbs 4:20-22 GNB).

The word “health” in this scripture is translated from the

Hebrew word marpe, which means medicine, healing or

remedy. That means God’s Word is medicine to your

flesh.

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Therefore, you can use your faith to receive healing

and enjoy divine health always. This ought to be your

lifestyle. Medical science is yet to discover the cure for

many kinds of ailments and health conditions. But you don’t

have to be limited to its discoveries. Get the Word into you

and possess your healing. Beyond that, enjoy a life free of

sickness – that’s divine health.

Psalm 107:17-20

Go Deeper

Dear Father, your Word is my life; thank you for the transformation, light

and guidance that I receive today through your Word. It’s producing divine

health in me, making me vibrant and productive in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

1 Peter 2:24 declares you free from sickness by the stripes of Jesus Christ.

Speak the Word to your body today.

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My Notes

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“GLORY!”

T O THE BIBLE Romans 4:20 AMP C“No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God”

(Two Ways To Give God Glory)

LET’S TALK

Monday, June 10

There’re two major ways of giving glory to God. The first one is to testify. And how do you testify?

There’re three ways to testify; the first is by declaring what God did for you before the Lord Himself. Secondly, you testify with your offering. Many don’t understand the power of the offering; it’s a testimony. When you give God your offering, it’s not a collection; it’s a holy thing to do before the Lord. As you give it, you’re testifying and giving glory to Him in your life. Read about Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, and his son Solomon; they all worshipped with offerings severally.

The third way to testify is to tell others; make known to others that which the Lord has done in, with, and for you. Thus, you live your life before others every day, in faith, and manifesting His righteousness. So, when people see you and say, “This fellow never gets discouraged no matter what happens. He always stands his ground on the Word. He must really trust in the Lord!” That’s a testimony. These three form the number one way of giving glory to God.

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The second way of giving glory to God is by speaking or shouting “Glory!” This is revealed in Psalm 29:9 (NIV): “…And in his temple all cry, “Glory!”” Did you notice it doesn’t say, “…everyone should whisper Glory!” You can therefore imagine how Abraham must have lived; he was constantly shouting “Glory,” in spite of his precarious condition in the eyes of other men. We do that too a lot of times when we’re led by the Spirit to shout “Glory!” It makes no difference where you are, or what you’re facing; irrespective of the daunting task or challenges, shout “Glory!” As you do, the Lord’s presence and power will be manifested in your situation!

Luke 17:17-19

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for your kindness, faithfulness, and love. I thank you

for the miracles you’ve performed in my life. I’ll declare your mighty works

and tell of your grace to all around me. Great are you, Lord, and greatly to

be praised, now and forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Shout “Glory!” and give God the praise due His Name right now.

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SHARE YOUR

TESTIMONY

T O THE BIBLE Revelation 12:11 AMP C“And they have overcome (conquered) him by means of the blood of the Lamb and by the utterance of their testimony....”

(Let Your Mouth Be Full Of Testimonies)

LET’S TALK

Tuesday, June 11

Lucinda loved bickering and complaining about anything:

she would complain about the weather, her nation,

her clothes, schoolmates and even her family members!

Whenever she walked into any place, she brought the mood

down with her gloominess and people avoided her. Tonia,

on the other hand, was different; she was a breath of fresh

air. She’d always have some testimony from God’s Word to

share. As a result of her testimonies, she kept herself in health

while Lucinda always had a reason to visit her doctor every

year.

As a Christian, it’s important you testify of God’s

goodness. Our opening verse says, “…they overcame him by

the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony….”

Learn to testify always! Testify of the power of God’s Word.

Testify of the miracles of God that you’ve witnessed and

experienced in your personal life. One important reason you

must always testify is because not all the demons of darkness

know you. Of course, they know you’re a Christian, but they

don’t know your personality. Therefore, they’ll test you to

know whether you’re full of fear or not; they’ll want to test

you to know whether or not you’re trained.

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So, when you get to a new environment, the first thing

you should do is to start testifying. Testify of the workings of

your faith and the Word of God in your life. As you do, the

demons that are close by will hear your words and begin to

transmit your profile to other demons. Soon enough, they’ll

become careful not to toy with you or anyone connected to

you. Demons are proud figures who don’t like to be disgraced;

so, they’ll stay off you. However, if you don’t testify, they

wouldn’t know what God has done in your life and with your

life, and so, they’ll be hanging around, occasionally throwing

darts at you; maybe in the form of fever or an ailment, because

they don’t know who you are. But when they know you, they

back off. So, be quick to always share your testimonies.

Psalms 27:1-2

Go Deeper

The Lord is my light and my salvation; He’s made me an overcomer and

more than a conqueror! Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the

world. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Speak

Share a testimony about God’s Word with someone today.

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HONOUR OR

DISHONOUR?

T O THE BIBLE 2 Timothy 2:20-21 NASB“Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.”

(Get Sanctified ForThe Master’s Use)

LET’S TALK

Wednesday, June 12

As it can be seen in Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy,

there’re different qualities of vessels in God’s

house: vessels of silver and gold, and vessels of wood and

of earth. Being born again, we’re all vessels in the house of

God, made for honouring Him. None of us was made “to

dishonour”; each one of us has been raised for His glory,

but you can decide if you’re going to be a vessel of honour,

or a vessel of dishonour. That’s what Paul meant when he

said, “...if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will

be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master....” (2

Timothy 2:21 NASB).

To be “sanctified” means to be separated or set

apart unto God for His sacred use. We’ve already been

sanctified: “...we have been sanctified through the offering of

the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). He

has also qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the

saints in light (Colossians 1:12). Therefore, you’ve been

purged and cleansed from all that’s ignoble and unclean.

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You’re useful to the Master!

However, you must place yourself where you ought to

be, and be available for Him to use you. The responsibility

is yours, to be in a constant state of readiness, and be willing

to take on more responsibilities for the Lord. You may never

know what more the Lord intends to do with your life,

which is why you must be willing and ready to do more all

the time. Make yourself available for greater responsibilities

in the house of God, and do all you’re asked to do faithfully,

with a sincere heart.

2 Timothy 2:15; John 15:3; 1 Corinthians 6:11

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for your love and grace, which you’ve lavishly

bestowed upon me, in sanctifying me for your sacred use, and qualifying me

to be the partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. I yield completely

to you and declare that my life is for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Spend time to pray in tongues and thank the Lord for making you a

vessel of honour towards Him.

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PRAY WITH

UNDERSTANDING

T O THE BIBLE Matthew 18:19“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything

that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”

(Get To Know Who YouAre Praying To)

LET’S TALK

Thursday, June 13

There’s such a thing as praying with understanding,

just as we can praise God with understanding.

Now this is different from praying or praising with “the”

understanding. Praying with “the” understanding is praying

to God through your mind, in the language that you can

understand. In other words, you’re not praying in tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:14 says, “For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit

prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.”

On the other hand, praying with understanding means,

you understand the principles of that particular prayer; you’re

praying according to God’s Word, and your prayer has a

definite direction; you know the reason for praying as well

as the result! You’re praying, knowing who you are: a joint

heir with Christ and also knowing the one to whom you’re

praying: the Monarch of the Universe! Consequently, you

pray with reverence and in faith, confident that there’s nothing

too difficult for Him to do.

In praying with understanding, you have a knowledge

of who you are in Christ; you have knowledge of the Father,

and you have the knowledge of the truth that without faith

it’s impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). In addition,

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you know that without the Word of God in operation, your

prayer is empty; so you pray the Word. Even when you speak

in tongues, you’re aware that you’re not speaking to men but

to God; you’re speaking mysteries concerning the situation:

“For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to

God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks

mysteries” (1 Corinthians 14:2).

This is how you pray when there’s a “matter.” When

something is happening in your life or in your country that’s

not consistent with the will of God, pray with understanding

and you’ll have results.

Luke 18:1; Jude 1:20

Go Deeper

I thank you Lord for the enlightenment and impartation of knowledge

that I received today on prevailing prayer. My faith is strong, as I pray with

understanding to change negative circumstances to align with your perfect

will for me, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Speak

Meditate on 1 Peter 3:12 and James 5:16.

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IT’S NOT BY

WORKS

T O THE BIBLE Galatians 3:1-3“O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not

obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed

among you as crucified? This only I want to learn from you: Did you

receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being

made perfect by the flesh?”

(Continue Walking By Faith)

LET’S TALK

Friday, June 14

As you study the entire book of Galatians, you’d

understand why Paul made the statement

above, chiding the Galatian Christians: they had strayed

from the message of the Gospel, the Word of faith, which

they had received. Some false teachers came into their

midst, teaching them that they had to obey the Law to

be justified. Decrying their deviation from the message of

faith, Paul asked them, “Having begun in the Spirit, are you

now being made perfect by the flesh?” He wanted them to

remember how they received the Holy Spirit; it wasn’t

through obedience to the Law, but by faith.

The salvation they had received didn’t happen

by keeping the Law: “For by grace you have been saved

through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Your righteousness and right-standing with God aren’t the

results of your good works; they’re by the faith of Christ,

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the result of what He did. Galatians 2:16 says, “Knowing that

a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in

Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we

might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the

law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”

The righteousness, which is by faith, doesn’t rely on

the works of the Law, but on faith in the God that justifies the

ungodly (Romans 4:5). By faith, you received eternal life, and

the Holy Spirit to live in you. By faith, the righteousness of

God was imparted to your spirit. Therefore, continue in faith,

grounded and settled, and refuse to be moved away from the

hope of the Gospel, which you’ve heard (Colossians 1:23).

John 6:63; Philippians 3:3Go Deeper

I thank you Lord for the righteousness I’ve received; the righteousness

which is by the faith of Jesus Christ, to stand in your presence confidently

without fear, inferiority, guilt or condemnation. I have no confidence in

the flesh because you are my justifier.

Speak

Memorise and meditate on Galatians 2:16.

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CLUES

PUZZLE

Across

2 Daniel’s other name [Hint: Daniel 5] (12)

7 Joshua’s father [Hint: Joshua 1] (3)

8 He was considered the apostle to the Gentiles (4)

11 This priest read the Law to the people in Nehemiah 8 (4)

12 He said this: “Woe is me! For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips....” (6)

13 Paul wrote to Philemon concerning this individual (8)

17 The lawyer mentioned in Titus 3 (5)

19 He helped Peter write his first letter (8)

20 He is the author and finisher of our faith [Hint: Hebrews 12] (5,6)

21 Jude’s brother [Hint: Jude 1] (5)

22 Jael drove this through Sisera’s skull [Hint: Judges 4] (4,3)

Down

1 The Roman centurion who got saved with his whole house in Acts 10 (9)

2 Peter led him astray when he refused to eat with the Gentiles [Hint: Galatians 2] (8)

3 In Obadiah, on Mount _____ shall be deliverance (4)

4 In the fight of faith, the helmet in the whole armour of God represents ______ (13)

5 According to Mark 3, Jesus appointed the apostles here (8)

6 Lazarus’ sister who wanted to serve Jesus a meal (6)

9 According to 1 Corinthians, for whom are tongues a sign? (11)

10 As a child, Samuel lived with this priest [Hint: 1 Samuel 2] (3)

14 He was sent to the Ephesians by Apostle Paul [Hint: Ephesians 6] (8)

15 Before becoming a king, David’s occupation was a ______ (8)

16 The author of 1 John often referred to his readers as _____ (8)

18 One of the ladies who wanted to anoint the Lord at his tomb [Hint: Mark 16] (6)

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THE CROWD

T O THE BIBLE Romans 12:2 NASB“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

(Have Your Mind Reprogrammed)

LET’S TALK

Saturday, June 15

As God’s child, you’re not supposed to live like others in the world do; don’t conform to their

ways of doing things. For example, you might be in a place where people generally cheat or are dishonest; don’t copy them. Don’t say, “But everybody is doing it”; that everybody is doing it doesn’t make it okay. Besides, you’re not “everybody;” you’re a new creation; you’re special; you’re one of a kind.

Our opening verse doesn’t just tell us not to conform to this world, it also informs us on what to do to stand out and live the life of righteousness. It says, “…be transformed by the renewing of your mind....” It’s talking about a metamorphosis, a transfiguration or change from glory to glory. This change happens by the renewing of your mind. This means it’s really up to you to change your state, to move from your present glory, to yet another level of glory and excellence.

Perhaps you’ve had fears in your life, now with the Word of God you can reprogramme your mind against fear. Maybe you used to be pointlessly talkative, that also can change. The Lord isn’t saying, “Try to change,” because He knows that won’t work; rather, He lets you know how

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the necessary change can come about: it’s by the renewing of your mind. The renewing of your mind will alter your personality. If you wanted to become a bold person, it wouldn’t happen by saying, “Okay, from today, I’m bold”; no. First, be conscious that you’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. The consciousness of your righteousness in Christ will transform you into a bold and courageous person.

If you’ve been experiencing failures and difficulties, you can transform into a young man or woman of success by changing your way of thinking. Receive and process new information from God’s Word that’ll reprogramme your spirit for success and position you for greatness.

Psalms 119:11; Proverbs 23:7; Ephesians 4:22-24

Go Deeper

The Word of God gives light to my spirit, guiding me in the way that I should

go. As I meditate on the Word, my mind is renewed, my thoughts are

upgraded, and my life is the revelation of God’s glory, righteousness, and

excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Speak

Set your mind on these scriptures today: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians

5:8-17, and Philippians 4:8-9.

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AS DIVINE AS

JESUS IS

T O THE BIBLE John 10:10 AMP C“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that

they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it

overflows).”

(Be Conscious That Divinity Is At Work In You)

LET’S TALK

Sunday, June 16

Man is a spirit and needs the supernatural life to function to his full potentials. That’s the reason

Jesus came to give us another kind of life—the God-kind of life. Anyone that has received Jesus as Lord has this life (1 John 5:11). The Apostle John, emphasising this, declared, “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life…” (1 John 5:13). God wants you to have the consciousness of the divine life in you.

He wants you to be aware that because of this divine life working in every fibre of your being, no one, and nothing, can destroy you. Ephesians 2:1 says, “And you [He made alive], when you were dead (slain) by [your] trespasses and sins” (AMPC). Think about that: you were dead, but now you’re alive in Christ. Can you see why you’re indestructible and invincible? Life works in you. This is the right mindset for the believer in Christ; the Lord Jesus Christ came to this world, died in your place, and was raised from the dead to give you a new life that’s not susceptible to defeat, failure or death. You should therefore live happy, joyful and in glory, victory, righteousness, dominion, and excellence.

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Live the triumphant life for which the Lord Jesus died. He didn’t die for nothing; He died for you to enjoy the benefits of the new life He’s given you. Therefore, refuse to be defeated or mesmerised by satan; refuse to let sickness ravage your body! Every day, be conscious that divinity is at work in you!

1 Timothy 6:12; John 5:26; 1 John 5:11

Go Deeper

I’m life-conscious; life works in me! Every fibre of my being, every bone of

my body, and every cell of my blood, is inundated with divine energy! I will

never be defeated in this life; divinity is at work in me. Greater is He that is

in me than he that is in the world. I’m alive to God! Hallelujah!

Speak

Say “I’m as divine as Jesus is” to yourself, throughout your day.

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BEGIN AND

FINISH WELL

T O THE BIBLE John 4:34 MSG“Jesus said, “The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One

who sent me, finishing the work he started.””

(The Joy Of A Glorious Finish)

LET’S TALK

Monday, June 17

Think about this: a young lady went to the grocery store to purchase some rice, veggies and

chicken: she paid for and put them in a bag, and then she went home. In her kitchen, she cleaned all the vegetables nicely and sliced them, but she neither boiled the rice nor cooked the chicken. She served the uncooked rice and chicken that way! Obviously, she hadn’t finished preparing the meal as she should have. Imagine if the Lord Jesus was that way: imagine He came to earth and didn’t finish the work He came to do—we wouldn’t have been saved.

He knew the importance and eternal significance of His assignment and committed Himself to it with extraordinary discipline and diligence, against all odds. Hence, He boldly proclaimed at the end, “...It is finished...” (John 19:30). He made it possible for salvation and eternal life to be available through the Gospel to everyone who believes.

Some people never seem to get through on any task given to them; they perform it halfway and never bring it to an excellent finish. This shouldn’t be the case with you. When a responsibility is assigned to you—whether at home, school or elsewhere—ensure you put

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your best into it and discipline yourself to finish it excellently. This should be your objective, not only in the work God has given you, but also in the affairs of everyday living.

The Lord didn’t just set out to “do” the work, He was also determined to finish it. Hebrews 12:2 tells us that for the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. This should be your attitude as well. In your school, be the one who can be depended upon to come out with top grades and high distinction, even when the odds are against you. Be motivated by the joy of a glorious finish. Be known as one who sticks with something until it’s excellently accomplished.

1 Corinthians 4:2; Philippians 2:13

Go Deeper

Thank you Lord, for you’re the One at work in me, both to will and

to do of your good pleasure. I have extraordinary staying power, and

I’m able to focus and bring every assignment I’m given to excellent

completion, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Memorise and meditate on Ecclesiastes 7:8.

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SPREAD

ABROAD

T O THE BIBLE 1 Timothy 4:15“Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress

may be evident to all.”

(Make Progress And Advance In Life)

LET’S TALK

Tuesday, June 18

Learn to be hungry and go voraciously for God’s

Word, because of what it can do in your life.

You’ve got to always open your heart and mind to the

Word to build, strengthen, and establish you permanently

and for you to enjoy all that God has made available to

you in Christ. In the opening verse, you read the Apostle

Paul’s admonition to the young man Timothy, saying,

“Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them….”

What things was he referring to?

In the preceding chapters of 1 Timothy, Paul had

shared specific and vital truths from God’s Word with

Timothy; it was those revelations he urged him to

meditate upon. If the Spirit thought it fit to give Timothy

such vital counsel through Paul, then it’s equally befitting

to us today.

We’re to constantly meditate on God’s Word.

Notice also that he said to him, “…give yourself entirely

to them…” That means, “yield” yourself completely to

the Word. Allow the Word to have power over your

thinking; let it influence your words and propel your

actions. Yielding yourself to the Word is a conscious and

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deliberate response, initiated from your spirit to the Word

of God. As a result, you’ll then enjoy the benefits of the

instruction.

This means you’ll make advancement by the Word;

your progress becomes apparent when the Word is final

authority in your life. The phrase, “may be evident” in

our opening verse actually means more than “something

coming casually into sight”; the Greek term is “phaneros,”

which means, “to spread abroad.” Your advancement,

furtherance, and prosperity will “spread abroad,” become

widely and openly known, as you “meditate” and “yield”

yourself wholly and completely to the Word of God.

Psalms 143:5, Psalms 1:1-3

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for the transforming power of your Word as I

meditate on, and yield myself completely to, its influence and dominion.

My progress and advancement spread abroad, evident for all to see, in

Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Read the preceding verses in 1 Timothy 4 before our opening verse.

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“SUNIEMI”

T O THE BIBLE Joshua 1:8“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

(God’s Word Makes You Deal Wisely In Life’s Affairs)

LET’S TALK

Wednesday, June 19

The Septuagint rendering of the latter part of the verse

above is more enlightening. It didn’t just say you’d

have good success; rather, it goes on to say you’ll become

perceptive. The Greek word used is “suniemi”; it means to

be sagacious and perspicacious; to have high intelligence; to

have your thinking level elevated to a high class! It also means

to be acutely insightful, possessing the ability to “mentally put

things together.” That’s what the Word of God does in your

life. It makes you wise and penetratingly discerning.

The Amplified version says, “...you shall deal wisely

and have good success.” Meditating on the Word makes this

happen for you. You become excellent in your dealings with

people, in business, in your finances, etc. The Spirit of God,

through the Word, brings extraordinary sagacity into your life.

Every Christian needs this. Psalm 119:98 says, “You, through

Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; for

they are ever with me.”

The Word makes you wiser than your adversaries.

Then Psalm 119:99-100 says, “I have more understanding

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than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your

precepts.” His testimonies are His declaration of Himself: What

He said about Himself, about us, and about His kingdom. As

you meditate on all that, your mindset is elevated to make

accurate decisions and choices. Everything you do will turn out

excellently.

1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:15

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for your Word, which is able to make me wise

towards salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. Your Word

imparts wisdom to me to deal excellently in all affairs of life, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

Pray

Meditate on Proverbs 2:6-7 AMPC: “For the Lord gives skillful and godly

Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides

away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous....”

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THE DILIGENT VS

SLOTHFUL

T O THE BIBLE Proverbs 12:24 AMP C“The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.”

(Diligence: A PathwayTo Greatness)

LET’S TALK

Thursday, June 20

Slothfulness is one of the antonyms of diligence.

That means the one who isn’t diligent is slothful,

and will of necessity live a hard life, while the diligent receives

promotion. The New Living Translation puts Proverbs

12:24 this way, “Work hard and become a leader; be lazy

and become a slave.” It makes a difference what you do; if

you work hard, you’ll be a leader and a champion. When

it says, “Work hard,” it means to diligently do whatever is

required to be done to achieve excellence in what you do.

The slothful ending up a slave doesn’t mean he’s going to

be a slave to somebody else, but to a system. That means

he’ll be hemmed-in in life—a slave of the world’s system—

whipped by the whims of life.

The diligent, on the other hand, “will rule”; that

means they shall have authority. If you want to be successful

in anything, whether it’s about gaining some more weight

or shedding some thereof, or perhaps about your health

or studies, diligence is what you need. Diligence means

careful, persistent and determined actions to achieve a

definite purpose. Proverbs 22:29 tells us that the diligent is

not only going to stand tall among kings, he’s going to walk

among them. Whether he becomes a king or not, he’s

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going to be known among kings. Isn’t that wonderful?

You’re not going to be among obscure men when

you’re diligent. God cares about your life and what happens

to you; He wants you to have excellent results in all that you

do, that’s why He wants you to be diligent. You may have set

goals for yourself in the area of your finances, health, spiritual

or career development; pursue those goals with diligence.

To fulfil God’s destiny for your life, you have to work on

being diligent in every area of your life. Diligence is truly a

pathway to greatness.

Practise applying painstaking effort and giving close detail with the things

you do today. That’s the first step toward being diligent and excellent.

Act

My Notes

Proverbs 12:24 AMPC; Romans 12:11

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for granting me through your Spirit and through

the effectual working of your Word in me, the discipline and ability to

be diligent in all I do. Thank you for bringing me into places of influence

and authority as I channel my energies into achieving excellence and

perfection in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

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YOUR UNFAILING HOPE

T O THE BIBLE Romans 15:13 GNB“...God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith

in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

(There’s No Such Thing As “Too Late” With God)

LET’S TALK

Friday, June 21

When you read the story of Abraham and his

wife Sarah, you’d realise there’s no such

thing as “too late” with God. The Bible says, against

natural hope, Abraham believed in hope that he might be

the father of many nations, according to the Word of God

(Romans 4:18-21). He was about a hundred years old,

while Sarah was ninety years (Genesis 17:17). Yet, God

told Him he was going to have a child through Sarah.

Abraham believed, and at the appointed time,

Sarah brought forth Isaac. Some people often lose hope,

wondering why they didn’t get what it was they had prayed

and fasted for. Some others gripe about the promises of God

taking too long to be fulfilled in their lives. Well, both groups

of people have one common problem: unbelief. The issue

isn’t with God. He’s never late.

Consider the Lord Jesus: a message was sent to

Him that His friend, Lazarus, was sick (John 11:3) and He

promised to go over to see him. The Master waited four

more days, until Lazarus died and was buried. It doesn’t get

any more hopeless than that. Jesus had said Lazarus’ sickness

wasn’t unto death (John 11:4), but he died. He had said He

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Speak God’s Word concerning that “impossible” situation facing you.

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was coming but didn’t show up until four days later. When the

Master eventually showed up, he requested to be taken to the

grave of Lazarus, undaunted by the fact that he had been dead

for four days. He instructed that the tombstone be rolled away

and called out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” The

dead man came back to life (John 11:41-44).

Learn to trust God, for He’s the One who gives life

to the dead, and calls things that don’t exist as though they

already existed. He lives in eternity where there’s no past or

future. With Him, everything is in the “NOW”; and He proves

Himself Master over all circumstances, no matter how late,

dead, or impossible they might seem in the eyes of men.

John 11:25-26; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:35-36

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for the faith that your Word bolsters in me even

now! I believe all that your Word says about me; I put my entire trust in you,

knowing that no situation is beyond the authority and power of your Word

by which I live, and dominate circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

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WORD SCOPE

“Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image

of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His

power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at

the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3).

Brightness is an attribute of visual perception in which a

source appears to be radiating or reflecting light. In other

words, brightness is the perception elicited by the luminance

of a visual target. It’s the subjective attribute or property

of an object being observed; the quality or state of being

bright. It derives from the Greek Word “apaugasma,” which

means effulgence. It refers to radiant splendour, brilliance, a

perfect replica of beauty.

Thus, Jesus being the brightness of God’s glory means He’s

the effulgence, the radiant splendour, brilliance and perfect

replica of His beauty. Since the believer is born after the

similitude of the Second Adam, the Lord Jesus, it therefore

means also that he shares this same likeness of being the

effulgence of God’s glory. As a Christian, you’re the out-

showing of God’s glory. You’re the perfection of beauty; the

fullness of God and the totality of His power dwells in you.

So you’re complete in Him (Colossians 2:10).

“BRIGHTNESS”

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TAKE YOUR

INHERITANCE

T O THE BIBLE Acts 20:32“So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”

(The Word Delivers Your Inheritance To You)

LET’S TALK

Saturday, June 22

A s Christians, we’re born of the Word (1 Peter

2:23); the Word gave birth to us; therefore, our

lives can only be built and sustained by the Word. From the

moment you made Jesus the Lord of your life, the building

process began; the Word builds you spiritually, mentally,

physically, financially, and in all areas of life. Furthermore, the

Word is able to “give” you an inheritance among all those

that are sanctified. This is quite an interesting thought in Acts

20:32. The Spirit of God, through the Apostle Paul, wrote

this to the Church. Why would He say this to Christians who

already have an inheritance in Christ Jesus?

First, understand that He wasn’t talking about the

ownership of the inheritance; rather, he was talking about

the inheritance being delivered into your hands. For

example, you might be the rightful owner of an inheritance,

e.g., a house, and never be able to get into it, perhaps

because of legal processes due to difficult individuals claiming

ownership of the same property. In the same way, though

all things are legally yours in Christ Jesus, there’re rebel

holders of authority—satan and his cohorts—who often

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try to sway God’s people from enjoying their inheritance.

The Word of God is able to literally deliver your

inheritance into your hands, to enjoy, irrespective of the

activities of the adversary. If you’d constantly meditate on the

Word, not only will you be built for success, excellence and the

victorious life, the Word will also deliver into your hands that

which is rightfully yours in Christ. So, open up your appetite

for the Word. Bombard your mind with Scriptures until you’re

completely inundated, and you’re configured to think from the

Word’s perspective only.

James 1:21; 1 Timothy 4:15-16Go Deeper

Dear Father, with faith, meekness, and gladness, I receive your engrafted

Word, which builds me up and continually delivers to me what belongs

to me in Christ. Your Word is effectual in me today, producing in me

what it talks about, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Spend time to declare that you’ve got all things and possess your

inheritance with your words today.

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LET NOTHINGSTEAL YOUR JOY

T O THE BIBLE James 1:2 NASB“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials.”

(Your Success And JoyAre His Dream)

LET’S TALK

Sunday, June 23

Someone once asked me, “Is it really possible to be

full of joy all the time?” Very quickly, I responded,

“I’m joyful all the time!” Then, he said, “Don’t you think

that’s a bit unrealistic?” “It depends on what reality is to

you,” I responded. For some people, reality is their human

experience, but our reality is Christ. In Christ, it’s possible

to be joyful all the time. You can be joyful every day, and be

successful every day, irrespective of what happens to you

or around you, because that’s God’s desire for you. He

wants you to be joyful and successful.

Jesus came, lived, died, was buried, and resurrected;

all for your sake! He suffered that you might live in the glory

of His sufferings. That means you should live joyfully every

day, enjoying your life. That is what He died for: He died

for you to live the best life, be the Father’s dream, and be

a success in life and in everything you do, irrespective of

the challenges that you might face. James 1:2 says, “My

brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” The

challenges that come your way are described in God’s

Word as “light afflictions” (2 Corinthians 4:17).

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There’s nothing that can overwhelm you. The distress

is for a moment; it’ll surely turn out for your good! The

problems you encounter that seem to be contending with

your joy are temporary; they’re the springboards for your

promotion and the next level of glory. Therefore, refuse to

yield to pressures and adversities; subdue them with the

Word. Stir up the joy of the Lord from within your spirit and

laugh on in victory. Satan and his demons are discomfited in

an atmosphere of joy, love, and laughter. So, live at the top

all the time by maintaining a joyful heart.

Romans 8:28; 1 Peter 1:8

Go Deeper

My life is an expression of the glory of God. I live independent of the

circumstances and situations around me, because I know that all things

work together for my good. Therefore, I rejoice always in the Lord,

conscious that I’m a victor for life. Glory to God!

Speak

Spend today laughing, no matter what you hear or see. Practise

keeping your joy regardless of circumstances.

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SHOW SOME

REGARD

T O THE BIBLE Jude 1:9 NASB“...Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!””

(Honour SpiritualAuthority)

LET’S TALK

Monday, June 24

There’s a remarkable lesson for us to learn from

the attitude of Michael the archangel, when he

disputed with satan over the body of Moses. Michael, with

all his power and glory, couldn’t dare bring an accusation

against satan, an evil personality. This was because he

recognised that satan had Adamic authority, which is

higher than angelic authority. Adam lost his authority to

satan when he ate of the fruit God had instructed him not

to.

As a result, Michael could only rebuke satan in

the Name of the Lord, a higher authority. This is very

instructive on how we’re to relate to spiritual authority as

God’s children. You should never criticise, dishonour or

speak against those whom the Lord has placed in positions

of authority. That’s the way I’ve lived; I don’t say things

against God’s people, especially ministers of the Gospel,

because they carry the authority of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 says, “…we request of

you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently

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labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and

give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in

love because of their work…” (NASB), Some people in the

church have authority over you in the Lord, and they must

be honoured as such.

Sadly, there’re some in the Church who believe

they’re smarter than their pastors, and are always wanting

to “advise” or instruct them on how to run the affairs of

the church. This is wrong. You must remain submitted to

spiritual authority in order to walk in the power of the Spirit,

and fulfil the call of God on your life.

Numbers 26:9-10; 1 Samuel 26:9

Go Deeper

Dear Father, thank you for your Word that guides my thoughts, words, and

actions. Your wisdom is at work in me today, and I’m yielded to the Holy

Spirit, who perfects all that concern me, teaching me how to walk in wisdom

and recognise spiritual authority, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Pray for ministers of the Gospel around the world today.

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TRUTHS FOR TODAY

T O THE BIBLE 2 C orinthians 5:17“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

(Delve Into Your New Creation Realities)

LET’S TALK

Tuesday, June 25

There’re certain truths about the new creation

which, as Christians, we must be conscious of

and live by. These are not promises but established truths

in God’s Word—present hour realities. One of such is our

opening verse above. When you received Christ into your

life, you became a new creation. “If any man be in Christ,

he ‘is’ a new creation.” “Is” is a “now” word—a present-

hour reality! You’re not going to be a new creation when

you get to heaven; you’re a new creation now! Your new

life started the day you made Jesus Lord of your life.

An important truth in our Kingdom is about the Word

as God’s cleansing material and agent of change. Jesus said in

John 15:3, “You are already clean because of the word which I

have spoken to you.” It doesn’t matter the depth of a man’s sin;

if he would give attention to God’s Word, he’ll be cleansed.

God’s Word cleanses your system of all unrighteousness and

every anomaly, sickness and disease inclusive.

Another of such glorious realities is that we’re heirs

of God, and joint-heirs with Christ! “And if children, then

heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we

suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together”

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(Romans 8:17). To be a joint-heir with Christ means

everything that belongs to Him belongs to you, in the same

way and degree that it belongs to Him. Both of you own

everything hundred per cent together. Therefore, like Him,

you’ve also been appointed heir of all things. No wonder

Paul said, “...all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21).

The Lord Jesus took your place of sin and condemnation

that you might become the righteousness of God in Christ.

Now, you’re one with Him, having His life and nature in your

spirit. These and more are present-hour realities of who you

are, and your placement in Christ. Study the Word to know

more, and take a hold of your inheritance in Christ!

Psalms 16:6; Acts 20:32; 1 Corinthians 6:17

Go Deeper

Dear Father, my faith increases as I give myself to the study of your

Word. Teach me to take advantage of the grace that’s in Christ Jesus, and

to live a life of faith that is based on your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

What other new creation realities do you know? Write them down

below, with your reference scriptures.

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THE “REAL LOVE” ARENA

T O THE BIBLE John 13:35“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

(Show Your Love For People And For The Lord)

LET’S TALK

Wednesday, June 26

“I love you” rarely comes out of the mouths of certain

people. Some even associate the expression of

love with some form of weakness, not realising that love

is the greatest force in the universe. That’s because God

is Love! The most important thing in your life should be

your love for God and those for whom Jesus died. This will

make you think differently about God and about people.

You’ll have a love-language, and not be judgmental towards

people. The compassions of Christ will be unlocked within

you, and you’ll find yourself functioning in higher levels of

the anointing. You’ll become a helper and a lifter of others;

one who is touched and moved by the infirmities of others,

so much so that you want them well.

Love will inspire and compel you to intercede passionately

for the sick and hurting, the lost, and also for those who

persecute you and have set themselves up as your

enemies. Your prayer for them will be from deep within

your spirit; that’s the prayer of love; it’s unselfish and

unconditional. The Word says while we were yet sinners,

God demonstrated His love for us (Romans 5:8). Jesus

died for us, not after we became Christians, but when

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we didn’t even know God. If He loved us so, in spite of our

wrongdoings, we should do the same. This should be your

consciousness; function in love.

True faith works by love (Galatians 5:6). Love should

therefore be the character of your life, language and

expressions. Real love isn’t a subject to be merely discussed or

explained in theory; it’s something to be lived and expressed.

Let your heart burn with the love of God, and express it not

only to God, but also to those for whom Jesus died.

John 14:21, 23; Galatians 5:6

Go Deeper

Dear heavenly Father, I love you with all my heart, because you first

loved me. Thank you for your love and compassion that burn in my

heart fervently, which compels me to pray for and win others to Christ,

in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Incorporate the love-language in your words to the people around you.

Also, preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who haven’t received

Christ, sharing with them the message of God’s love for them.

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YOU’RE GOD’S MOBILE HQ!

T O THE BIBLE John 14:23 AMP C“Jesus answered, If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.”

(Christ Has Set Up His HeadQuarters In You)

LET’S TALK

Thursday, June 27

I’ve always known for a long time that wherever I am is God’s headquarters, because Jesus said He and

the Father would make their abode in the heart of the one who loves Him and keeps His Word. As I meditated on this, several years ago in prayer, Jesus became so real to my spirit, and I understood what Paul meant when He said, “For the love of Christ compels us…” (2 Corinthians 5:14).

Colossians 1:26-27 AMPC says, “The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints), to whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within and among you, the Hope of [realizing the] glory.” This is the secret of the ages. This is the key: Christ in you.

This was what Jesus meant when He said what He said in John 14:23. You become a Christ-in-you person. Christ takes up His abode in the quarters of your heart. Where will that take you? Let’s read Colossians 1:28-29: “Him (Christ) we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which

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works in me mightily.” The Apostle Paul understood this and acknowledged that he functioned with “…all the superhuman energy which He (Christ) so mightily enkindles and works…” within him (Colossians 1:29 AMPC).

No wonder he said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). With this consciousness, you realise that certainly, nothing is impossible, because anything is possible. It’s all about Christ in you, working in, and through you. You’d never have to struggle for anything, because He’s working mightily in you, causing everything you do to succeed. The secret, however, is loving Him. When you do, He’ll set up His headquarters with you, and your life will be from glory to glory; you’ll become fruitful and productive in all things.

Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:15

Go Deeper

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for setting up your headquarters

in me, and making me your centre of operation. You’ve made me a

success for life, because I love you and keep your Word; I acknowledge

your mighty power that’s at work in me mightily; and I thank you for

your glory in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Talk to the living Christ in you, and tell Him how much you love Him today.

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WORK THAT MIRACLE

T O THE BIBLE Mark 16:17-18

(Get The Power Working)

LET’S TALK

Friday, June 28

The Lord Jesus never once exaggerated; He always spoke absolute reality. What He said

above is something you should consciously demonstrate, knowing that He who said it never lied to anyone. You’re to lay hands on the sick to receive healing; you’ve got that ability in the Name of Jesus. The Lord Jesus will be remiss to ask you to do something you couldn’t do, or for which He hasn’t enabled you. He said in Matthew 10:8, “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead….” This is for every believer in Christ; step out in faith and take healing and health to the people in your world, and in the regions beyond.

Someone might however lament, “When I pray for people, they get healed, but when I get sick I’m not able to help myself.” Many have found themselves in this dilemma. It’s similar to what happened to Elisha who was so anointed of God, but died sick. In 2 Kings 13:20-21, some men were about to bury a man when they spotted some raiders. Hastily, they tossed the corpse into the sepulchre that contained the remains of Elisha. As soon as the dead body came in contact with Elisha’s bones, the

“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

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dead man came back to life (2 Kings 13:21). This happened long after Elisha was dead; his bones retained the anointing! Though Elisha died sick, God’s power in him didn’t fail. We can conclude that it was Elisha that didn’t apply that power to his health.

You’re supposed to apply the same authority Jesus gave you to heal the sick in your personal life. Christ the Healer lives in you; acknowledge this reality, and function with this consciousness every day. When you do, everything that’s not of God: sickness, poverty, death, lack, failure, depression, etc., will have no hold over you.

Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 3:18,14:4; 2 Timothy 1:6

Go Deeper

Dear Father, as I study your Word and fellowship with your Spirit, your

power is activated in me, causing your glory in my spirit to impact my

physical body, producing health, strength, and vitality. I walk in victory today,

and experience success in all I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Meditate on this scripture Mark 16:17-18 and Matthew 10:8. If there’s

anyone sick around you, lay your hands on them and command their

healing in Jesus’ Name.

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QUIZ1. Who warned Esther against the wicked plot against Israel? A. Vashti

B. Mordecai

C. Haman

D. Ahasuerus

(Hint: Read the message on June 3, 2019)

2. This is untrue about God’s righteousness. A. It can be attained by avoiding bad deeds and doing good ones.

B. It gives you ability to stand in the presence of God without

condemnation, guilt, fear or sense of inferiority

C. When you have it, you can stand in fellowship with God,

having the rightness of God in your spirit.

D. There’s no other way for anyone to receive it outside of the

Gospel of Jesus Christ


3. Which are two Greek words for the word “perfect?” A. “Teleios” and “katalambano”

B. “Stoma” and “katartizo”

C. “Katartizo” and “charis”

D. “Teleios” and “katartizo”


4. Which isn’t a way to testify? A. Giving an offering to God.

B. Telling others about what God did for you

C. Declaring what God did for you before the Lord Himself

D. Dancing and jumping in church


5. What’s the wrong statement below? A. Your right-standing with God is because of your good works

B. Salvation is by grace through faith.

C. Some Christians in Galatia had strayed from the Gospel

D. You shouldn’t obey Moses’ law to be justified before God.


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6. “Phaneros” means A. To take a hold of something

B. To yield completely

C. To spread abroad

D. To meditate


7. Meditating on the Word makes these happen for you, except A. You become sagacious and perspicacious.

B. You experience ups and downs daily.

C. You deal wisely in all affairs of life.

D. You enjoy good success in every endeavour.


8. The diligent man or woman _________. A. Will be a slave to the world’s system.

B. Will have the same life as the lazy person.

C. Will have authority.

D. Will be ruled by others.


9. Who was the angel that said to satan, “The Lord rebuke you?” A. Michael

B. Gabriel

C. The Angel of the Lord

D. None of the above


10. New creation realities are ___________ hour realities. A. Present

B. Past

C. Future

D. All of the above


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BELIEVEAND SPEAK

T O THE BIBLE Romans 10:9-10“That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

(Release The Power In You Through Your Words)

LET’S TALK

Saturday, June 29

It’s not enough to know the Word of God in your heart; you have to speak it forth as well—that’s how

it works! God instructed Joshua, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8). The original Hebrew rendering of the word “meditate” is “hagah,” which means to ponder, roar, imagine, murmur, mutter, speak, talk, or utter. It’s much more than thinking the Word; you have to voice it!

The opening verse shows us that speaking out what you believe is a fundamental spiritual principle without which the gift of salvation can’t be received. The salvation package is delivered upon satisfying two conditions: the first is “believing,” while the second is the “confession” of that which you’ve believed. Both work together for salvation to be complete. In the same way, to live the glorious life in Christ, where you enjoy all the benefits of salvation, you must keep the Word in your mouth always. You must believe and speak.

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Some people find themselves in unpleasant situations and say, “I believe the Word of God, but I don’t know why things aren’t working out right for me.” Believing the Word alone will not change anything, until you start using your mouth right, by speaking what you believe. Your mouth was given to you to create your future and your victorious life. Your life goes in the direction of your confession. You have to say what you want in life. Even now, speak the Word about your family, academics, health, etc. Release the dynamic power to effect the changes you desire by speaking forth faith-filled words.

Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 15:23

Go Deeper

Dear Father, I thank you for giving me your Word—the infallible

instruction manual—for the successful and victorious life in Christ! I live

in health, victory, and peace; and I’m making progress with giant strides,

as I live in your Word, conscious of its power and ability to transform my

life and cause me to excel from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Meditate on 2 Corinthians 4:13: “And since we have the same spirit of

faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we

also believe and therefore speak.”

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TAKE A HOLDOF GOD

T O THE BIBLE Isaiah 64:7“And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs himself up to take hold of You; for You have hidden Your face from us, and have consumed us because of our iniquities.”

(Stir Up Yourself To Take A Hold Of God)

LET’S TALK

Sunday, June 30

The Prophet Isaiah was speaking to God in the

verse above. Israel was in a tight corner because

none sought the Lord; no one stirred himself up to “take a

hold” of God. We however, as Christians, can stir ourselves

up to take a hold of God, to take a hold of His words, and

make them real in our lives, through prevailing prayers.

It brings to mind, Jacob’s encounter with the Angel

of God’s presence. Jacob knew he needed a miracle to

escape his brother, Esau’s wrath, having deceived their

father, Isaac, to obtain the inheritance in place of Esau.

Jacob divided his family and everything he had into two

groups and sent them ahead of him to entreat Esau such

that, if Esau smote a particular group, the other group,

perhaps, could escape and be spared (Genesis 32:4-8).

Subsequently, Jacob was left alone, and the Bible says he

wrestled with an angel all night long. Jacob wouldn’t let go

of the angel until he received a blessing from Him (Genesis

32:24-26).

In the book of Hosea, the prophet explains that the

angel that wrestled with Jacob was actually the Lord: “…

in his strength he struggled with God. Yes, he struggled with

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the Angel and prevailed; He wept, and sought favor from Him.

He found Him in Bethel, and there He spoke to us—that

is, the Lord God of hosts. The Lord is His memorable name”

(Hosea 12:3-5). Jacob stirred himself up to take a hold of

God through prayer, to take a hold of God’s blessings.

This is something we must learn to do as Christians, to

stir ourselves up and take a hold of God’s Word for us and

for others through prayer. We must remain importunate as

we intercede for lost souls, and for those who have strayed

from the faith. We must prevail in prayer for them until Christ

is formed in them.

Ephesians 5:18-21; Ephesians 3:20-21; 2 timothy 1:6

Go Deeper

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the privilege of prayer; a place of

heartfelt communion, to stir up myself and take a hold of your Word

for my life. Thank you for giving me the ability to effect changes through

prevailing prayers, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Pray

Set a time out today where you can pray and intercede with the Lord as

regards someone else’s health, academics, family etc.

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Prayer of Salvation

We trust you’ve been blessed by this devotional. We

invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your

life by praying thus:

“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ,

Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God

raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I

confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my

life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have

eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my

soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”

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1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. A

6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A

PUZZLE

ANSWERS

ACROSS: 2 Belteshazzar, 7 Nun, 8 Paul,

11 Ezra, 12 Isaiah, 13 Onesimus,

17 Zenas, 19 Silvanus, 20 Jesus Christ,

21 James, 22 Tent peg.

DOWN: 1 Cornelius, 2 Barnabas, 3 Zion,

4 Righteousness, 5 Mountain, 6 Martha,

9 Unbelievers, 10 Eli, 14 Tychicus,

15 Shepherd, 16 Children,

18 Salome.

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