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Thursday, December 31, 2020

OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU IN THE YEAR 2021

Dearly Beloved, OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU IN THE YEAR 2021 Wow! Here is another brand new year 2021! Thanks be to God for enabling us to witness another year. Happy New Year (2021). On behalf of my wife, Opeyemi, and our children, Boluwatife, IfeOluwa, Michael and Abraham, I am welcoming you to this New Year with these prophetic prayers adapted from Isaiah 54:7-13 (AMP). This New Year: - the Lord will have compassion on you with His great mercy and everlasting kindness; - He will lavish you with His lovingkindness; - He will establish His covenant of peace with you; - He will make you to stand firm and prosper your endeavours this year in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy and prosperous New Year! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor), Baptist Building, Oke Bola, PMB 5113, Ibadan 200001, Nigeria +2348055159591 https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/spiritualdigest https://groups.io/g/spiritualdigest https://www.facebook.com/PastorBayoAfolaranmi (Facebook Fan Page) https://www.facebook.com/afolabayo https://twitter.com/spiritualdigest

Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “‘For a mere moment I have forsaken you, but with great mercies I will gather you. With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; but with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,’ says the LORD, your Redeemer” (Isaiah 54:7-8 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You will not be forsaken this year. The Lord will have compassion on you with His great mercy and everlasting kindness. He will lavish you with His lovingkindness. He will establish His covenant of peace with you. He will make you to stand firm and prosper your endeavours this year in Jesus’ name. Amen. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will experience the great mercy and everlasting kindness of God this year.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him?” (Psalm 144:1-3 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Undoubtedly, the Lord has done many things for you this fading year. Reflected on these things. Praise Him for the year, and be expectant for a better new year. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always reflect and thank God for what He has done for you in the past.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what the Lord wants, and he will help you go the right way. Don't trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil. If you do this, it will be like a refreshing drink and medicine for your body" (Proverbs 3:5-8 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you want to see God's promises fulfilled in your life this coming year, do not rush things or you might give birth to an Ishmael. Be careful, people will try to involve you in all kinds of schemes to rescue and promote yourself. God does not need your help to bless you. - Yemi Ladokun ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for the passing year. Pray that you will be able to trust God totally in the coming year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world" (James 1:27 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The hallmark of a true Christian is charity in thought, word, and deed. Charity is the principle Christian virtue. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, enable me to always demonstrate my Christian faith in thought, word, and deed.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:12-14 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Good, Better, Best; I shall never rest, until my good is better, and my better's best. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to leave the unachieved goals of this year behind and forge ahead for a better year (2021).

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is your stability and faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Continue to rely on Him because as late as the year is, God can still surprise you. The fulfilment of the promise of God may tarry, but it will surely come. No matter the case, God is still faithful! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Demonstrate Your faithfulness in my life, O Lord, even in the remaining days of this year.

GOD IS STILL FAITHFUL!

Dearly Beloved, GOD IS STILL FAITHFUL! “It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is your stability and faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 AMP). “But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not ‘Yes’ and ‘No’” (2 Corinthians 1:18 NIV). Apostle Paul planned to visit the church at Corinth, but some circumstances beyond his control hindered him from doing so. It seemed the church doubted his sincerity. His adversaries there sought all occasions to blemish his character, and reflect upon his conduct; and, it seemed, they took hold of this to reproach his person and discredit his ministry. In emphasising his commitment to what he planned to do for the Corinthians in his second epistle to them, he used the faithfulness of God as example. When God promises to do anything, He will do it. He is not the type of person that is not consistent with His words. In fact, Jeremiah exclaimed, “It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is your stability and faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 AMP). God is indeed faithful to His promises for His children. His words are “yes” and “Amen.” He will certainly do what He promised that He will do, because “the one who calls you is faithful and he will do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIV. See also Hebrews 10:23). Has God promised to do something for you this year? Have you lost hope in Him or are you doubting Him? He is faithful, and He will do it. Continue to rely on Him because as late as the year is, God can still surprise you. The Yorubas have this saying: “Oorun ti o ku ni oke yii si to aso i gbe.” Literally meaning “the sun that remains in the sky can still dry a wet cloth.” In other words, there is still hope in a seemingly hopeless situation! The fulfilment of the promise of God may tarry, but it will surely come. No matter the case, God is still faithful! Do you believe this? If you have faith, you will see the glory of God (cf. John 11:40). In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Demonstrate Your faithfulness in my life, O Lord, even in the remaining days of this year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord'” (Luke 2:10-11 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The angelic message was that God had come, redemption was possible. The Lord had visited His people with salvation. What a Christmas message! - Billy Graham ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Appreciate God for the redemption made possible by the coming of Jesus Christ into this world.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And great and important and weighty, we confess, is the hidden truth (the mystic secret) of godliness. He [God] was made visible in human flesh, justified and vindicated in the [Holy] Spirit, was seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, [and] taken up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The mystery of Christmas is how God could become man while remaining fully God. It defies human explanation, but in the perfect wisdom of God, it was the plan of the ages. - Bill Crowder ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will understand the mystery of Christmas more than before.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Christ is the visible likeness of the invisible God. He is the first-born Son, superior to all created things” (Colossians 1:15 GNT). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God wanted to do the job of saving you right, so He came to earth Himself. He did not come as an avatar, an angel, or a prophet. God came as a person. He became the baby and then the man Jesus Christ. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will see Jesus Christ as He really is – God, and believe in His saving power this Christmas season.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is good to make good resolutions on December 31. However, do not wait till that day. Resolve today to abstain from bad habits and start doing good. If you sincerely determine today, the Lord will indeed help you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to stand by the resolution to abstain from bad habits and start doing good as from today.

Monday, December 21, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “When the shepherds saw Jesus, they told his parents what the angel had said about him. Everyone listened and was surprised. But Mary kept thinking about all this and wondering what it meant” (Luke 2:17-19 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us – a time when we can look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead. - David Cameron ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY As the year is running to an end, pray that you will be able to pause and reflect on the passing year and prepare for the year ahead.

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The wise men came to the house where the child [Jesus Christ] was with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened the boxes of gifts they had brought for him. They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Celebrating a right Christmas requires that you make Jesus the Object of worship and love Him with all your heart, mind and strength. Let this Christmas be a season of your true worship of God. - Victor Akerele ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Jesus Christ, help me to make this Christmas a season of my true worship of You.

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[Mary] will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Regardless of any other meaning attached to the Christmas or any controversy about it, the paramount thing is that Jesus Christ came to this world in a time in history for the salvation of humankind. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the Christmas season will be meaningful to you by being saved from your sins.

WHAT DOES THE CHRISTMAS MEAN TO YOU?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT DOES THE CHRISTMAS MEAN TO YOU? “[Mary] will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21 NIV). One of the most celebrated seasons in the year is the Christmas season. The season is here again. Many people, especially the children, have been caught with the “fever” of the season. There has been this controversy about the origin of season. Many are of the opinion that it originated from a pagan festival. This has made some Christian denominations and sects to distance themselves from the season. Other people would argue that there is no such celebration in the Bible. Many people believe that the Christmas day is the birthday of Jesus Christ, although, this has been disproved from many evidences. However, what does the Christmas mean to you? Christmas is just a festive season to some people. Therefore, such people are ready to celebrate it just as they celebrate any other festive period. They see the season as a time to entertain themselves. Among such people are the ones that believe in taking their children to visit Father Christmas who will entertain the children and gives them gifts for a token. Christmas season is a period that some people feel they can make quick profit in their business or enterprise. Therefore, they inflate the cost of their wares and services. Most people, especially Christians, attach the season to the first coming of Jesus Christ into this world. However, some people are indifferent. To them, Christmas season or even the Christmas Day is like any other season or day. However, one has to consider the popular opinion about Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ. Why did He “made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness” (Philippians 2:7 NIV) by coming to this wretched world? The main reason is to save people from their sins (Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; Acts 13:38-39; 1 John 3:5; Revelation 1:5-6) so “that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NIV). This singular act entails many other things that give Christmas different meanings to different people. Regardless of any other meaning attached to the Christmas or any controversy about it, the paramount thing is that Jesus Christ came to this world in a time in history for the salvation of humankind. Have you been saved by Him? What does the Christmas season mean to you? In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the Christmas season will be meaningful to you by being saved from your sins.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King, Jr. ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always overcome hatred with love in your relationship with other people.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, 'Son, your sins are forgiven you'" (Mark 2:5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Wherever God sees faith, He acts, that is why we must be involved in activities that stirs and increases faith. - ObalOluwa Osuolale ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to demonstrate your faith in God that will make Him to act on your behalf.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost" (Luke 19:10 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Jesus Christ is looking for broken people to bless. He is looking for hurting people to help. He is looking for sinners to save. Let Him know you qualify. - Kenneth L. Pierpont ************ ACTION FOR THE DAY Yield to the call of Jesus Christ to be saved and blessed today!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin" (James 4:17 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. - Desmond Tutu ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always speaak against injustice wherever you are.

Monday, December 14, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "There will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.... The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.... The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this" (Isaiah 9:1, 2, 6, 7 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The first coming of Jesus Christ into the world brought light into the world. The celebration of this coming will bring light into the darkness of your life because the zeal of the Lord will accomplish it. - Supo Ayokunle ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Jesus, let Your zeal accomplish great things in my life in this Christmas season.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To keep the Golden Rule we must put ourselves in other people's places, but to do that consists in and depends upon picturing ourselves in their places. - Harry Emerson Fosdick ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always relate with other people as you would want them relate with you.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you’” (Luke 1:28 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has greatly favoured you! Think about your life. Even, if God has not done what you are expecting from Him this year, the fact that you are still living is a great favour. Thank Him for what He has done for you in the past, what He is doing presently, and what He has not done. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be appreciative of God as He is favouring you every day.

I AM GREATLY FAVOURED!

Dearly Beloved, I AM GREATLY FAVOURED! “The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you’” (Luke 1:28 NIV). Although I have started broadcasting my fiftieth birthday on social media a month before the D-Day, I did not have the financial resources to roll out the drums on the day I would celebrate my golden jubilee on earth. I had to resort to fate and decide to celebrate the unique day with thanksgiving to God and posting of some of my old pictures and personal quotations on the social media which have become my main platforms of ministering to people. Some people that are close to me were asking me what and how I would celebrate the day. My response was that there would be no special event that day. Birthday wishes by text messages from some of my banks woke me up some minutes past midnight on the D-Day, December 8, 2020. I decided not to do any other thing but to look back and reflect on my life in the past fifty years and appreciate God for what He has done in my life in this half a century. I could remember vividly how I started primary school education at age six. In appreciation to God, I continued to mention as many things as I could remember since 1976 till 2020. I did this for almost an hour. I realized that I have been greatly favoured and honoured by God. At day break, my wife and children prayed with me and I went to my office. Countless messages through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and email came to felicitate with me. I was not happy that I could not afford a birthdate cake or entertain people with some delicacies or drinks as it is the practice where I live. My office mates were expectant, but nothing came forth. In spite of this, I was glad on the other hand that the Lord could favour me to witness my 50th birthdate in good health. I was appreciative of God for the gift of life He has graciously given me. I have to confess that some people actually blessed me financially and materially later that day. One unexpected blessing even came from an over-eighty-year-old woman that enabled me to do the needful in the African way. Indeed, I am greatly favoured! You may not be celebrating any birthdate now. Nevertheless, do you know that you are also greatly favoured by God? Think about your life. Even, if God has not done what you are expecting from Him this year, the fact that you are still living is a great favour. Many have died. Some are dying as you are reading this message. Be appreciative of God. Thank Him for what He has done for you in the past. Thank Him for what He is doing presently. Even, thank Him for what He has not done. He will continue to favour you in His own time, and in His own way. As for me, I am thankful because God has greatly favoured me. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will always be appreciative of God as He is favouring you every day. NB: I am appreciative also to everyone that felicitated with me before, during, and after my 50th birthday on December 8, 2020 through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and email (some are still sending their birthday wishes!). I am greatly honoured by your wishes. The Lord will continue honour and favour you in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty?" (Psalm 104:1 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We should always praise God for who He is as He has demonstrated it in His creation. Bless the LORD, O my soul! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always praise God for who He is in your life.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So then, my brothers, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer” (Romans 12:1 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God wants you to first totally surrender your life to Him before He can accept your possession, service or any other form of worship you can render to Him. Be a living sacrifice to God! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to firstly surrender your total life to God before thinking of serving Him.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him?” (Psalm 144:1-3 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Lord has indeed done many things for me these years. I have reflected on these things, and I have many reason to praise Him this day. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always reflect and thank God for what He has done for you in the past.

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Jesus looked at them and said, `With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God'" (Mark 10:27 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not lose hope that your situation is beyond remedy. Man may fail because of his limitation. Things may reach a deadlock with man, but not with God. All things are possible with Him! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, do the seemingly impossible thing in my before the end of this year.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Dec2020

xBIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16, NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What God requires from you for the giving of His Son is faith in Jesus Christ so that you will not perish (having eternal separation from Him), but have eternal life - an infinitely high quality of life in living fellowship with God, both now and forever. Do you have this life? - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that nothing will hinder you from accepting the eternal life through the giving of Jesus Christ to the world.

THE BIGGEST NEWS OF CHRISTMAS

Dearly Beloved, THE BIGGEST NEWS OF CHRISTMAS "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16, NIV). As usual, the Christmas celebration for this year has started with many fanfares and will end on December 25 in grand services in most of our churches. However, many people have lost or forgotten the biggest news of Christmas. This news is summed up in the most popular Bible verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16 NIV). The news started with God, the Creator of the universe. The Holy Bible does not try to prove the existence God. It just started by saying, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1 NIV). It is interesting to see some people today claiming that there is no God. The Christmas news cannot be appreciated without acknowledging the existence of God that initiated the basis of Christmas. This God is the God of love that so loved the people of the world in spite of their unworthiness. He demonstrated His unconditional love to mankind and did what an ordinary man would find difficult to do - giving the most precious thing to an undeserving person. This act of giving should be paramount in us as we celebrate Christmas. This is not a kind of giving where you will be expecting the recipient to give you something else back in reciprocal. It is not the kind of giving associated with Father Christmas where you have to pay some amount of money before receiving the gift. It is a sacrificial giving. The object of this giving is the most precious Gift of all time - Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God! Many people find it difficult to believe that the Creator of the universe could have a Son. To them, it belittles Him of His majesty. However, that is part of the reasons Paul exclaimed, "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! `Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counsellor?' `Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?' For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen" (Romans 11:33-36 NIV). What God requires from us for His giving is faith in Jesus Christ so that we will not perish (having eternal separation from Him), but have eternal life - an infinitely high quality of life in living fellowship with God, both now and forever given graciously by Jesus Christ to everyone who believes in Him (see John 1:4; 10:10, 28). Do you have this life? This is the biggest news! No matter how you celebrate the Christmas or if you are indifferent to it, let the news has positive impact in your life. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that nothing will hinder you from accepting the eternal life through the giving of Jesus Christ to the world.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens…. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:1, 6 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever. - Julie Ackerman Link ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Let my heart be always full of gratitude to You, O Lord, for everything You are doing in my life.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is good to remind ourselves of God’s faithfulness and the hope we have in Him. - James Banks ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always remember God’s faithfulness over your life in spite of your present circumstance.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Dec2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "We have so much joy before our God because of you! So we thank God for you. But we cannot thank him enough for all the joy we feel" (1 Thessalonians 3:9 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Your appreciation of the lives of others may very well be the very best gift you can ever give. So give it often. For it costs you little and those who receive it will be wealthy indeed. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always remember to appreciate people that have been channels of God’s blessings in your life.