Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt...'” (Jeremiah 31:3-4a NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not allow anybody but God to tell you what you are worth! That is too much power to give anyone. If people can label you, they can limit you. Until you know how God feels about you, you will know neither your worth as an individual nor your life's purpose. - Jentezen Franklin ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will allow anybody no matter who he/she may be to determine who you really are.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, but he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise” (Proverbs 10:19 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you want to sin less, talk less. - David Dunlop ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always talk less so that you will be able to avoid many sins.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Let us cry out against all forms of perversion in our society. What is not good is NOT good. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will join other right-thinking people to stand against all forms of perversion in our society.

BEFORE IT IS ALSO LEGALIZED...

Dearly Beloved, BEFORE IT IS ALSO LEGALIZED... “You shall not have intimate relations with any animal to be defiled with it; nor shall a woman stand before an animal to mate with it; it is a perversion” (Leviticus 18:23 AMP). Before I sleep every night, I routinely check my Facebook pages, BlackBerry Messenger and WhatsApp Messenger groups to see if there is any important urgent message to attend to. Recently as I checked one of my WhatsApp groups, I saw a video clip posted by a married lady. I was, and still am, stunned to see the content of the clip: a man having sex with a DOG! I have never seen such a bizarre scene before. I removed the sender from the group immediately and apologized to other group members. However, many questions came to my mind. How did the lady get the video clip? Why would she send it to any group not to talk of a Christian group that is meant for inspiring messages? As a “single” mother (her husband lives in another city), does she not practice similar things? How would a right-thinking man be having sex with an animal? Is this part of the free world? Will people of deprived mind not legalize this act one day as it becomes more popular and acceptable in the society? Was this not how sodomy in all its forms gradually became popular and legalized in many countries of the world? What is this world turning to? (The lady later called me to apologize claiming that she did not intend to send the video clip to the group, but rather wanted to send it back to the person that initially sent it to her in order to warn the person. Nevertheless, the havoc has been done: over 200 people in the group have seen the evil video clip.) I will cry out before this bestial act is also legalized, and I want people that are thinking rightly irrespective of their religions, colour or race to join me in the cry against this pervasion and abuse of animals. If some human beings have become insane in their thinking, why are they abusing animals in the name of free will? Even, confirmed mad people will not do such a thing! I know that if these abused animals could express their minds, they also would cry out against this inhuman and bestial act. Apart from the biblical verse quoted above, let me refer to some other biblical injunctions against this act: “Whoever lies with an animal must be put to death” (Exodus 22:19 AMP). “‘Cursed is he who is intimate with any animal.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen’” (Deuteronomy 27:21 AMP). “If a man has intimate relations with an animal, he shall most certainly be put to death; you shall kill the animal also. If a woman approaches any animal to mate with it, you shall kill the woman and the animal; they shall most certainly be put to death; their blood is on them” (Leviticus 20:15-16 AMP). “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate [by perversion], nor those who participate in homosexuality” (1 Corinthians 6:9 AMP). “Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their own hearts to [sexual] impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them [abandoning them to the degrading power of sin], because [by choice] they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen” (Romans 1:24-25 AMP). What is not good is NOT good. A word is enough for the wise! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will join other right-thinking man to stand against these perverse acts.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And not a creature exists that is concealed from [God’s] sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account” (Hebrews 4:13 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In a world of mystery, it is a comfort to know the God who knows all things. Always trust His perfect will. - Amos O. Tella ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the fact of God’s omniscience will always make you to be conscious of action anywhere you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea” (Psalm 46:1-2 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You have an ever-present help in the time of trouble that is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of you, He can spot trouble down the road and set up a roadblock or detour accordingly. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able rely on the ever-present help of God in time of trouble.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" (1 Peter 2:9 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The world continues to find new ways to honor people, but even the world’s most extravagant accolades are pitiful compared to the unfathomable blessing of holding a special place in the heart of God! - Henry Blackaby ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to see myself as a special and unique person to You and the world.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge” (Psalm 51:3-4 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Willingness to honestly admit our mistakes is the first step in dealing with them. - Akintoye Akintunde ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to willingly and honestly admit my mistakes to be able to deal with them.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way” (Psalm 37:23 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Lord directs our paths through the opening and closing of doors, but instead of praising Him for the closed door (which keeps us out of trouble); we get upset because we "judge by the appearances." - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to accept the absolute will of God for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Any bragger you correct will only hate you. But if you correct someone who has common sense, you will be loved. If you have good sense, instruction will help you to have even better sense. And if you live right, education will help you to know even more" (Proverbs 9:8-9 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you want to be successful, expect to be criticized. Accept criticism with love and make amendment. - Rachel A. Lateju ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to accept criticism with love and make amendment where necessary.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take Him at His word; Just to rest upon His promise, and to know, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ - Louisa M. R. Stead ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to put your trust in Jesus and enjoy the sweetness in trusting Him.

'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS!

Dearly Beloved, 'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS! "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent. Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel. In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed" (Psalm 22:1-5 NIV). The story of Louisa M. R. Stead (1850–1917) touched my heart the day I read it. She was relaxing with her husband and their four-year-old daughter on beach when they heard a desperate boy’s cry. The boy was drowning, and Louisa’s husband tried to rescue him. In the process, however, the boy pulled Mr. Stead under the water, and both drowned as Louisa and her daughter watched. Louisa Stead was left with no means of support except the Lord. She and her daughter experienced dire poverty. One morning, when she had neither funds nor food for the day, she opened the front door and found that someone had left food and money on her doorstep. That day she wrote the hymn, "TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS." Many people, including me, have trusted Jesus Christ in the time of needs, and He has proved Himself by miraculously meeting the needs. He never disappoints those who genuinely trust in Him. In spite of his predicament, the psalmist in Psalm 22 recounted how God has saved those that trusted in Him. No wonder, Louisa Stead could write, "Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him; how I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more." Total trust in Jesus Christ will lead to the Lord’s unfailing love (Psalm 32:10), perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3), blessings (Isaiah 57:13), happiness (Proverbs 16:20), joy in the Lord (Psalm 5:11; 33:21), fulfilment of godly desires (Psalm 37:5), deliverance from enemies (Psalm 37:40), safety in times of danger (Proverbs 30:25), stability (Psalm 125:1), prosperity (Proverbs 28:25), etc. What is your own predicament? Does it seem that God has forsaken you? Have you put your total trust in Jesus Christ? He will meet you at the point of your need. Trust Him! You also will sing like Louisa Stead, "TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS." In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to put your trust in Jesus and enjoy the sweetness in trusting Him.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[God] has made everything appropriate in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 HCSB). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God acts in His timing - at just the right time according to His will. - David Roper ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to wait for God’s best timing for you life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has chosen us to reach out and bring light into the darkness, to light our world, to light up the lives of others, no matter how small or insignificant we may feel! - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to be light to the world around you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19-20 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The richest people on earth are those who invest their lives for heaven's treasure through spiritual gifts, talents, time, knowledge, money. - Amos O. Tella ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to store for yourselves treasures in heaven with your resources and activities on earth.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14-15 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You lose nothing by forgiving someone who wronged you but you lose everything by refusing to forgive. Unforgiving spirit is more dangerous than danger itself. - Chris Tayo Orodiji ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to forgive those that offend you so as to do more good to yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them" (Numbers 13:33 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Choose the world you see, and see the world you choose. You have a choice about the perspective you take on life. See tragedy, and the world is tragic - see beauty, and the world is beautiful. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your perception of life will not ruin your attainment in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith]” (2 Timothy 3:12 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Opposition is part and parcel of an authentic Christian life. - David Dunlop ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that will be able to handle any opposition or persecution that may come your way because of your Christian life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. ‘Your daughter is dead,’ they said. ‘Why bother the teacher any more?’ Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, ‘Don't be afraid; just believe’" (Mark 5:35-36 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Jesus Christ can turn your seemingly hopeless situation to a testimony. When it seems there is no more hope, just believe in Him and you will see the glory of God. You will indeed testify to His goodness over that situation. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the Lord will arise to your situation when it seems there is no more hope for you.

WHEN IT SEEMS THERE NO MORE HOPE

Dearly Beloved, WHEN IT SEEMS THERE NO MORE HOPE "While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. ‘Your daughter is dead,’ they said. ‘Why bother the teacher any more?’ Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, ‘Don't be afraid; just believe’" (Mark 5:35-36 NIV). The daughter of a synagogue ruler was dying. The man came to Jesus Christ and pleaded that Jesus should come and heal her. Jesus responded immediately to the distressed call and followed the man to his home. However, there was an interruption on the way: another woman tapped a healing from Jesus Christ by mere touching His clothes. As Jesus was apparently pointing out the miracle to people that were following Him, some men came from the synagogue ruler’s house to tell him the sad news: his daughter was dead, and there was no need of bothering Jesus to come and heal her. To those men, there was no more hope for the daughter and her father. Nevertheless, Jesus encouraged the ruler, and went with him to his house to do the unexpected: raising the daughter from the dead! At times, many people have found themselves in similar situations. They might have been praying to God for a particular thing. It seemed that He was about to answer their prayers, and alas, the unexpected happened. It seemed that there was no more hope. In fact, such people might have lost hope in the situation. Such situation might have led such people to be angry with God or even deny His existence. Why would He allow the situation to become hopeless? Why could He not act fast and demonstrate His power to save the situation? Well, as Jesus did not focus on the seemingly hopeless situation of the synagogue ruler, but rather encouraged him not to be afraid but to believe in God, such people ought not to focus on their seemingly hopeless situation, but on God who is able to do all things. Jesus told Martha (another woman in a similar situation), "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" (John 11:40 NIV). Are you in similar situation? Does it seem that there is no more hope for you? Have people around you written you off? Jesus is telling you today, "Don’t be afraid; just believe." He can turn that seemingly hopeless situation to a testimony. When it seems there no more hope, just believe in Him and you will see the glory of God. You will indeed testify to His goodness over that situation in Jesus’ name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the Lord will arise to your situation when it seems there is no more hope for you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "How I love to do your will, my God! I keep your teaching in my heart" (Psalm 40:8 TEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge, to find the will of God is the greatest discovery, and to do the will of God is the greatest achievement. - George W. Truett ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always aspire to know and the do the will of God for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly…. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:6-8 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves, He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves; He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey, He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. - James Rowe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the love of Christ will lift you out of any storm of life that you may be now.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So he left and went to his father. While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him coming and felt sorry for him. So he ran to him and hugged and kissed him” (Luke 15:20 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you sense that you are falling out of love with God, remember that He is still faithful. He has always longed for your love and is waiting with open arms to receive you once again. If you are a prodigal child and need to return home, He will be there to greet you. Do not let your feelings of love lost for God hinder your return to Him today. - Stephen A. Macchia ******************** ACTION FOR THE DAY Come back to the living God NOW before it is too late if you have not done so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Epaphras… constantly struggles for you in prayer. He prays that you will grow to be spiritually mature and have everything that God wants for you” (Colossians 4:12 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The great people of the earth today are the people who pray. I do not mean those who talk about prayer; nor those who say they believe in prayer... I mean those who take time and pray. - S.D. Gordon ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help to really be a man/woman of prayer.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “’For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God is in no hurry. We tend to think that if God is really engaged, He will change things within the next hour or so. Certainly by sundown. Absolutely by the end of the week. But God is not a slave to the human clock. - Charles Swindoll ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that what you will be able to wait to see how God will act in your situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "With God's power working in us, he can do much, much more than anything we can ask or think of" (Ephesians 3:20 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Expect great things from God and attempt great things for God. - William Carrey ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that what you will be able to do great things for God this week as you are expecting great things from Him.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites.... his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David" (1 Kings 11:1, 4 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Be careful lest the thing you love becomes your master and turn you away from God. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that what you love will not turn you away from your God.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST? "But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites.... his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David" (1 Kings 11:1, 4 NKJV). He was the richest king in his time. There was, and still is, no one as wise as this king. God favoured him above all other kings. God had determined to establish his kingdom forever. However, because of what he loved, his kingdom crumbled. That was king Solomon whom God endowed with greatness in wisdom, understanding and even wealth. Apart from the written Law of Moses that was guiding the people of Israel that he was leading, God appeared to him twice to warn him to keep these commands. Yet, Solomon loved foreign women and made them to turn his heart from his God. Having many wives (especially foreign) for a king is not a new thing. It is a diplomatic way of establishing one's kingdom. Nevertheless, it is not the God's way. That way caused the fall of Solomon. What do you also love most? The thing may be legitimate and permissible, but is it beneficial? Is it constructive? Is it God's will for you? Would God be happy with that thing that you love most? Apostle Paul warned the Corinthians twice: “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any” and “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me,[b] but not all things edify” (1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23 NKJV). Be careful lest the thing you love becomes your master and turn you away from God. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that what you love will not turn you away from your God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me” (Philippians 3:12 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Our Lord holds us in His grip of love each day—and we hold out His message of love to others. - David McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the Lord will hold you tightly as you cling to His cross and extend His love to others.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value in God's eyes. To God, dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to Him. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY No matter what, fulfil Your plans for me, O Lord.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful” (Romans 5:8 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe; yet, at the very same time, we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope. - Tim Keller ******************** ACTION FOR THE DAY Accept the amazing grace of Jesus Christ today if you have not done so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You are like light for the whole world.... Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14, 16 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To the world you might just be another person, but to one person you may be the whole world. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, help me to be the world to a person when it matters most to such person.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "To keep Satan from getting the advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his wiles and intentions" (2 Corinthians 2:11 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Satan's strategy is to introduce his thoughts and ideas into your mind and deceive you into believing that they are yours. - Neil T. Anderson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, do not let me be ignorant of the strategy of Satan to deceive in believing his wiles.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But Abraham never doubted or questioned God’s promise. His faith made him strong, and he gave all the credit to God” (Romans 4:20 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Abraham’s faith was in something far bigger than himself — the one and only God. It’s the object of our faith that makes all the difference. - Tim Gustafson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, I want a strong faith in You, not just faith in myself or my abilities or in others.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Oct2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “‘Everything is permissible’ -- but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’ -- but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.... So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God?" (1 Corinthians 10:23-32 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Not everything that is permissible is beneficial or constructive. Do things that will not cause others to stumble, but that will glorify God. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, do not let me cause others to stumble by my actions and words, but let my actions and words always glorify you, Lord, and build up others around me.

THINGS OFFERED TO IDOLS

Dearly Beloved, THINGS OFFERED TO IDOLS "Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one" (1 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV). The ancient city of Corinth was a cosmopolitan city. This made the young church in the city to have many socio-cultural problems. Paul had to write many letters to them to address some of the problems that confronted the church. One of such problems addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 8 had to do with things offered to idols. These were by and large meat offered in sacrifice, and then either brought for sale in the market, or served up at the feasts held in honour of idols, at their temples, or at the houses of their adherents. Some of the Corinthian Christians were of the opinion that it does not matter to eat such meat especially one bought in market; others opined that it does matter and that it can become a stumbling-block to young Christians. Of most concern was the meat offered to idols and later used to entertain people. Should a Christian partake in such entertainment? Well, to Paul, even the idols are nothing compared to God, the Creator of the universe. The idols are just mere gods. So, eating things offered to idols does not matter. However, because of conscience, especially of the young and weak Christians, one may abstain from eating such things offered to idols. What are the things seemingly offered to idols around you? These may not necessarily be meat or food used in shrines, but day-to-day activities that are controversial and that may cause young and weak Christians to stumble. What is your opinion about such things? Paul later gave this instruction: “‘Everything is permissible’ -- but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’ -- but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.... So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God?" (1 Corinthians 10:23-32 NIV. Read Romans 14 for Paul's further instruction on this matter). In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Lord, do not let me cause others to stumble by my actions and words, but let my actions and words always glorify you, Lord, and build up others around me.