Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Dec2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. - H. G. Wells ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to see each moment as a miracle from You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Nov2016

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 Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be to act promptly when you are supposed to without wasting any time.

THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT

Dearly Beloved, THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV). In the introductory part of his second known epistle to the Corinthians, Apostle Paul gave some attributes of God that worth taking into consideration. Paul praised or blessed God who is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, not born by human reasoning, but by divine arrangement that surpasses human comprehension. This God is the Father of compassion, the Source from where all mercies flow. His mercy endures forever, and He is ready to give out of this mercy to anyone that comes to Him. He is also the God of all comfort, the only One that can comfort people that are in misery. He made this promise to the people of Jerusalem: "I will show compassion to Jerusalem, to all who live in her ruins. Though her land is a desert, I will make it a garden, like the garden I planted in Eden. Joy and gladness will be there, and songs of praise and thanks to me" (Isaiah 51:3 TEV). Paul recalled how this God comforted him and his companions in all their troubles. However, the comfort they received from God was for a purpose: so that they could comfort others that were in trouble. God lavishes His comfort on His people so that they also will be able to be channels of His comfort to other people. Are you in distress of any kind? Look up to the God of all comfort. He will comfort you. He will show compassion on you, and you will sing songs of praise and thanks to Him. Moreover, who knows, He may be preparing you to be a channel of His comfort to other people. He is indeed the God of all comfort. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to comfort others from the experience of comfort you have had from God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in trouble; my eyes are tired from so much crying; I am completely worn out” (Psalm 31:9 TEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter what kind of sorrow we experience, there is only one real comfort: the mercy of God. Only in it can we find comfort for our pain and peace for our troubled hearts. - Bill Crowder ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the mercy of God in time of your trouble.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them” (Hebrews 11:16 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Ultimate satisfaction will never be realized in this life but must be anchored in God and the eternal home He has prepared us for. - Dennis Fisher ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me Lord not to ruin the pleasure of the heavenly home You have prepared for me with earthly satisfaction.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, and Your saints shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, and talk of Your power, to make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of His kingdom” (Psalm 145:10-12 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace. - Charles Wesley ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me Lord to join other people in praising You for Your glorious works.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Let us get on our knees humbly and thank God for the blessings He has given us. They have come from His hands. - Billy Graham ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me Lord to always be thankful to You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The majority of people meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those that fail. - Napoleon Hill ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to persist in pursuing your life goal.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” - (John 15:13 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Only the light of Christ’s love can eliminate the darkness of hatred. - Randy Kilgore ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to have the kind of love that will eliminate all kind of hatred.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain” (Psalm 48:1 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We have to acknowledge the greatness of God in our lives by worshiping Him for who He is and by thanking Him for what He is doing for us. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to appreciate the greatness of God in your life.

GREAT IS MY GOD!

Dearly Beloved, GREAT IS MY GOD! “Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever” (Psalm 111:2-3 NIV). The greatness of our God, especially the greatness of His works, cannot be overemphasized. I do not know about any other person, but God has been demonstrating His greatness in my life and my family. Since the beginning of my life till now, I can experience the greatness of God. As this year is running to an end, I can look back and see how great God has been in my life. In spite of all odds, God has been great in my life. He has done so much for ME. I cannot tell it all. I will extol the LORD God with all my heart among the living. Great is MY God! I will continue to declare His greatness. I will continue to praise Him for who He is and thank Him for what He is doing in my life. The greatness of God is the thrust of Psalm 111. The psalmist declared that he would extol the Lord with all his heart among the upright people that take delight in God. He enumerated the glorious and majestic deeds of God thus: God provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever; He shows His people the power of His works by giving them the lands of other nations; He provided redemption for His people; and He ordained His covenant for ever. Because of these, the works of His hands are done in faithfulness and uprightness and they are steadfast forever and ever. Have you also thought about the greatness of God in your life? Have you thought about all He has done for you this year? Has He not demonstrated His greatness in your life? Can you also enumerate what He has done, and is still doing, in your life? God is indeed great and great are His deeds! Like the psalmist, we also have to acknowledge His greatness in our lives by worshiping Him for who He is and by thanking Him for what He is doing for us. Indeed, “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain” (Psalm 48:1 NIV). In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to appreciate the greatness of God in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality" (1 Thessalonians 4:3 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When lustful thoughts assail your mind to play with immorality, remember that God’s will for you is holiness and purity. - Dave Sper ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray against every lustful thought in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest” (Galatians 6:9 TEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not weary in doing good things.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive” (Genesis 50:20 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We are injured and hurt emotionally, not so much by other people or what they say and don't say, but by our own attitude and our own response. - Maxwell Maltz ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not allow what others do to you to hurt you emotionally, but that you will be able to respond to it maturely.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend" (Proverbs 27:9 NASU). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY A word of encouragement to a hurting friend can come like a refreshing rain. When we continue to care in tangible ways, it grows into a life-giving stream of healing and love. - David McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be able to give encouraging words to lift others up.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “It troubled the Lord to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The Lord was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years” (Isaiah 63:9 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Even when our situation looks difficult, we can trust that God is leading. He already knows what we will need when we get there. - Dave Branon ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to trust in You even when I do not know what to do.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return” (Luke 6:38 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love? - Fulton J. Sheen ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to make positive impact in the lives of people around me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Learn to praise God for who He is, and thank Him for what He is doing in your life. We can indeed thank God even during our most trying times. Thanks be to God! - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to thank You even in my most trying times.

NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD

Dearly Beloved, NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name” (1 Chronicles 29:13 NIV). “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV). A typical Yoruba Baptist cannot so easily forget the hymn, “A F’Ope F’Olorun.” The hymn is one of the most popular hymns among the Yoruba Baptists especially during a naming ceremony. It is sung to thank God for the new-born baby. However, the hymn – originally written in German by Martin Rinkart (1586–1649) titled “Nun dank­et al­le Gott“ and translated to English by Catherine Winkworth (1827–1878) before it was translated to Yoruba – is more than a naming ceremony hymn. It is a hymn that was testifying to the goodness of God especially in the time of a war. The lyrics of the hymn attest to this. Stanza One is full of appreciation to God “with heart and hands and voices.” The reason is that God has done wondrous things in blessing us with countless gifts of love from our mothers’ arms till this moment. In Stanza Two, the composer of the hymn wanted this bounteous God to be near us through all our lives by keeping us in His grace, guiding us when we are perplexed, and saving us from all evils in this world. Meanwhile, Stanza Three continues to eulogize God. It gives a profound concept about God as the one eternal God who manifests Himself as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He is the one that the earth and the heavens will continue to adore both now and evermore. Amen.   In spite of the circumstance that led to the composition of this hymn, the hymn is full of praises of and thanksgiving to God. What is your circumstance presently? Learn to praise God for who He is, and thank Him for what He is doing in your life. Paul advised the Thessalonians, “...give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV). We can indeed thank God even during our most trying times. Thanks be to God!  In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Lord, help me to be able to thank You even in my most trying times.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:20-21 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without a purpose. - Myles Munroe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not live a purposeless life, but really live for Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Your investment in other people's live is akin to a seed sown in due season. The harvest will definitely come back to you in multiple folds. - Victor Adebiyi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not become weary of investing in the lives of other people.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" (Psalm 18:2 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When the world around you is crumbling, God is the rock on which you can stand. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always trust in God who is the Rock of salvation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God can be trusted in ALL things. We need to show Him that we trust Him in ALL areas by giving Him our WHOLE life, not just certain areas. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always trust in ALL areas of your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY He who can give thanks for little will always find he has enough. - Anonymous ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always give thanks for the little you have in order to have more.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:1-2 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our source of supply. The more grateful you are, the closer you become to your Maker, to the Architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being. - Bob Proctor ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be more grateful so as to be closer to You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you" (Isaiah 54:14 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Allow God to establish you in righteousness by moving closer to Him in prayer and meditation of His words. Be just and fair with people around you. Be in right standing with your God. Then, tyranny and terror of the evil ones will indeed be far from you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to move closer to You in prayer and meditation of Your words so that You will be able to establish me in Your righteousness.

BE ESTABLISHED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS (resent)

Dearly Beloved, BE ESTABLISHED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS (resent) "In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you" (Isaiah 54:14 NIV). Sometimes ago, I was led to use Isaiah 54:14-17 as my family prayer wishes for people in my Internet ministry. I later gave a four-part serialized message based on the verses in my weekly devotional messages. I am led to resend the first part of the message this week. The basis for the prophecy in these verses that was turned to prayer wishes is righteousness. God promised that He would establish His people in righteousness. Many Bible scholars have interpreted this prophecy to different sets of people. Some of them apply it to the Jews that were returning from the Exile. Some are of the opinion that it is applicable to the Jewish Christians, while some extend the application to every Christian of all generations and nations. Some even apply it to the future Kingdom that God will set up in the last days and the people in that kingdom. Whichever the correct interpretation, the important thing is that the people that were (or will be) established were (or will be) established in RIGHTEOUSNESS. If anyone would like to apply the prophecy to himself, he must be ready to be righteous. To be righteous is to be virtuous, blameless, morally upright, and be in right standing with God. A synonym of the word "righteousness" is justice: to be just, fair, impartial and honest. A person that wants tyranny and terror of the evil ones to be far from him will be righteous. He must have allowed God to really establish him in act of righteousness and he must remain in it. Allow God to establish you in righteousness by moving closer to Him in prayer and meditation of His words. Be just and fair with people around you. Be in right standing with your God. "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people" (Proverbs 14:34 NIV). Then, tyranny and terror of the evil ones will indeed be far from you. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Lord, help me to move closer to You in prayer and meditation of Your words so that You will be able to establish me in Your righteousness. NB: If you would like to have the other three parts of the message (if you have not had them), send a private message to me at spiritualdigest@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it" (Hebrews 13:2 NASU). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY As followers of Jesus, we are called to be hospitable, to be a “hospital” that helps those who are going through life’s storms and need restoration. We can be used by the Lord because He has provided for us. - Marvin Williams ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be hospitable to other people.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Firm as a rock, though surges dash around us! Firm as a rock, though trials dark may fall! Yet shall we cling to Him, the Rock of Ages, Jesus, the Holy One, our All in All! - Fanny J. Crosby ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always stand on the firm Rock of Ages who is Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Nov2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it — he will be blessed in what he does" (James 1:22-25 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Hearing God’s Word is essential, but doing what He says is the key to weathering the storms of life. - David McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to really be doer of Your word.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Nov2016

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 redeems all he allows. If you are waiting on Him today, there is a reason. He wants to use this delay to draw you closer to Him, or prepare you for what comes next, or help you trust Him in hard times. His timing is always right. - James C. Denison ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to wait for Your timing for my life no matter how “late” it may be.