Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Feb2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]” (Philippians 4:13 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You can do the impossible. Just be yourself, be unique, have vision, try to solve a problem people are facing and do it best way possible. When the result comes out people will applaud you and compensate you. - Nelson Tunde Akinola ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to be yourself and dare to do the impossible.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:8-10 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Confession is not just telling God what you have done, He already knows. It is agreeing that it is wrong and asking forgiveness. God cannot heal what you will not reveal or cleanse what you will not confess. - Bob Gass ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to admit your wrong and genuinely ask for forgiveness.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also” (2 Corinthians 8:7 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We all need to ask ourselves if we are squandering the resources God has entrusted to us on worthless things. - Amos O. Tella ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not squander the resources God has entrusted to you on worthless things.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds..." (2 Corinthians 10:3-4 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is a fact that Christians are in warfare, but Christian warfare is not carnal or physical one because Christians are not really fighting against human beings, but against spiritual forces that are behind the human beings. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will engage in the Christian warfare rightly by putting on the whole armor of God.

SHOULD WE TAKE ARMS OR KILL?

Dearly Beloved, SHOULD WE TAKE ARMS OR KILL? “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds..." (2 Corinthians 10:3-4 NKJV). “Put on the whole armor of God... For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God..." (Ephesians 6:11-13 NKJV). This is not the best of time for Christians especially in the northern part of Nigeria where they are faced with persecutions of all sorts like killings, maiming, and destruction of properties from Boko Haram (one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world), “Fulani” herdsmen, and discrimination from hostile communities and even government. These persecutions have continued unabated for decades, but they are being intensified recently. Christians are indeed second-class citizens in most places in the northern part of Nigeria that are dominated by Muslims. Interestingly, there has been a trend among some “fiery Christians” that Christians should take arms and start killing these persecutors. It has become a debate on social media whether Christians should yield this call or not. Should Christians take arms or kill? Is that the best way to defend themselves or stop this menace? What does the Bible teach about this? These issues indeed are ethical, situational and most especially theological issues that one has to handle carefully. The thrust of this write-up is not about the ethical and situational aspects of these issues. Admittedly, they are very controversial. Nevertheless this write-up’s thrust is to briefly highlight the biblical teachings on Christian warfare and how to deal with one’s perceived enemies. It is a fact that Christians are in warfare, but Christian warfare is not carnal or physical one because Christians are not really fighting against human beings, but against spiritual forces that are behind the human beings (see 2Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-12). It will be a misplaced priority and miscalculation of efforts to face the wrong target in warfare of this magnitude. In fighting this warfare, Christians are to clothe themselves with some virtues that will serve as weapons. These virtues referred to in Ephesians 6 as “the whole armor of God” are truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the word of God and prayer (see verses 14-18). This list is not exhaustive considering other passages like 2 Corinthians 10:6 that mentions obedience; James 4:7 that mentions submission to God; Romans 13:12 that mentions light; 1 Peter 4:1 that mentions resolution to suffer for Christ; Luke 21:36 that mentions watchfulness, among others. Moreover, in spite of the hostility of the enemies, Jesus Christ and the apostles taught that Christians should love their enemies and do good to them (see Matthew 5:43-45; Luke 6:27-28; Romans 12:17-21; 1 Peter 3:9). Jesus Christ and the apostles did not only teach this, they lived it (see Luke 23:34; Acts 7:59). Christians should NOT take arms or aim at killing anybody. Rather, Christians should be ready to fight the good fight of faith – the Christian warfare – by putting on the aforementioned “whole armor of God”, then, victory is sure and the kingdom of God on earth will be expanded. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will engage in the Christian warfare rightly by putting on the whole armor of God. NB Send your reaction directly to me at spiritualdigest@yahoo.com please. Thanks.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The times are hard. But our God remains God. We belong to Him, and we must remain true to Him. - Dickson Madoghwe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will indeed experience that you belong to God no matter your situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God’s will done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. - Hudson Taylor ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not lack God’s supply as you strive to His will in His way.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Every word of Christ is a pipe through which the oil of peace flows to the believing heart, and a golden pitcher with which to draw water from the wells of salvation. - Supo Ayokunle ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the word of God will indeed make the oil of peace to flow through you to others.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 1:13-14 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Your past does not have to be your prison; you have a say in your life, you have a voice in your destiny, you have a choice in the path you take. Choose well and some day - generations from now - others will thank God for the legacy you left. - Bob Gass ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not dwell on your past to the detriment of your present state.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In Jesus, God gave us a face. If you wonder how God feels about the suffering on this groaning planet, look at that face. - Philip Yancey ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to be looking unto Jesus whenever you face any life’s challenge.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be” (Matthew 24:37-39 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Before it is too late, prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ and His judgment. Do not let Him meet you unprepared. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the second coming of Jesus Christ will not meet you unprepared.

BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

Dearly Beloved, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE “But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be” (Matthew 24:37-39 NKJV). WhatsApp Messenger (a cross-platform instant messaging application that allows iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia smartphone users to exchange text, image, video and audio messages for free) has given me and other users of the platform many months of warnings that it will soon end support for certain devices. The concerned devices were listed, and one of the devices I use for my Internet ministry is listed. I initially yielded these warnings and started limiting my use of that device for WhatsApp purposes. I informed most of the groups and some people that I have contact with through that device that I would stop using the phone number associated with the device by the stipulated time. I remember one of my contacts responded that WhatsApp has extended the deadline for another six months. I partially believed him, but when nothing happened after the announced deadline, I thought that he was correct, and I continued to use the device for WhatsApp purposes. Alas, two weeks after, I could access my chats and groups, but I can longer post messages through them. I got this message: “You can’t send messages to this chat because WhatsApp no longer supports this phone.” I was not caught unaware with the message, but I had thought that I would still have more months to enjoy WhatsApp services through the device. Most of my contacts on WhatsApp and most of the WhatsApp groups I belong to have already moved with me to the other phone number used on a supported device. However, there are still a handful of groups and contacts that will no longer have access to me again since they are associated with me only on the unsupported device. This incident is an example of what will soon happen to many people that do not yield to the warnings about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ and many other people in the Bible warned people about His second coming. The event of the flood in the time of Noah as recorded in Genesis chapters 6 and 7 was used by Jesus Christ to warn people. Noah warned his generation for years about the impending flood, but only Noah, his immediate family members and some selected animals were saved from the flood by entering the ark (see also 1 Peter 3:20-21; 2 Peter 2:5; 3:5-10; Hebrews 11:7). In spite of the warnings about the second coming of Jesus Christ and the impending judgment on each person, many people today are still living as if Jesus Christ will not come. They behave as if they will not give account of their stewardship on earth. However, Jesus Christ will come again, and everyone will give account of his/her deeds (see Matthew 16:27; 19:28; 25:31-33; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 1:7). Will He meet you prepared, or are you nonchalant about His coming? Before it is too late, prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ and His judgment. Do not let Him meet you unprepared. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the second coming of Jesus Christ will not meet you unprepared.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. - Thomas J. Watson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, not to conform to the patterns of this world.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "God, by whom you have been marked out in his purpose, is unchanging and will make it complete" (1 Thessalonians 5:24 BBE). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has given His word on many areas of life regarding things He will do. We can have confident hope in everything that He has promised. - Henry Blackaby ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to always rely on Your promises for me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water” (Exodus 15:22 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. - Martin Luther King, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always prepare yourself for another problem after a given breakthrough.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Each of us has our own unique stamp that reveals how we are created in God’s image and expresses our particular mix of gifts, passions, and wisdom. - Amy Boucher Pye ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will to do what God has specifically created you for.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won’t be afraid. You [God] are with me, and your shepherd’s rod makes me feel safe” (Psalm 23:4 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God walks with us through the lowest points in our lives. He can make it possible to discover blessings in the valleys. - Jennifer Benson Schuldt ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will experience the presence of God in the valley of your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God’s moral standards are absolute. It is only when we see sin as something abhorrent to the Lord that we will be motivated to make right moral judgments. Calling sin by a softer name will change neither its offensiveness to God nor its cost to us. - C. P. Hia ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will see sin as God sees it and abstain from it.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows” (Psalm 68:5 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you rely on the Lord God who is the defender of the helpless, especially the less privileged, He will vindicate you and make you become a force to be reckoned with. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that God will enable you to reach your Promise Land soon no matter what.

LEADER OF RASCALS?

Dearly Beloved, LEADER OF RASCALS? “And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to [David]. So he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him” (1 Samuel 22:2 NKJV). David was a shepherd boy who was forgotten even by his father when it mattered most: choosing the person to be divinely anointed as the future king for Israel from his siblings. God fished him out from where he was taking care of his father’s sheep and made Prophet Samuel anoint him as the next king of Israel (see 1 Samuel 16). He was too young to be enlisted in the fighting force that would face the then avowed enemies of Israel – the Philistines, and his elder brother, Eliab, looked down on him when he volunteered to confront Goliath. Yet, he killed the giant and instantly became a hero in Israel (see 1 Samuel 17). By virtue of his bravery, he became a son-in-law of King Saul (see 1 Samuel 18). In spite of these, he became a wanderer trying to save his life from the jealous king. He even had to relocate his parents to another country. It was during this period that others like him that were in distress, in debt, and/or discontented (about four hundred men) gathered to him, and he became their leader – leader of rascals and “hopeless” people! Interestingly, these “hopeless” people became the mighty men that God used to establish the Davidic dynasty in Israel (see 1 Samuel 22; 1 Chronicles 12). What would have been in David’s mind when he was leading these “hopeless” rascals? Did he have any hope of better future for these people and himself? He knew that God through Prophet Samuel had anointed him (David) as the next king of Israel. However, how would he ascend the throne when the incumbent king was after his life? Could the hopeless rascals who could not help themselves help him? In spite of these, he waited for his time, and he eventually became the greatest king of Israel. Many people today also have become “wanderers” in the journey of life because of hatred, jealousy, persecution and intimidation of the powers that be around them. Other seemingly hopeless people that are also seeking refuge from their own predicaments may even surround these people. In spite of these, there is hope for each of them if they could look unto God for solace. The Lord God is the defender of the helpless, especially the less privileged (see Psalm 68:5; Exodus 22:23; Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 10:14c; 146:9; Proverbs 15:25). Does it seem as if you are also a “wanderer” in the journey of life because of hatred, jealousy, persecution and intimidation of the powers that be around you? Are you leading people that are in hopeless or helpless situations? Are you and your followers been ridiculed today? Rely on God. He will vindicate you. No matter what, you will reach your Promise Land soon. You will soon become a force to be reckoned with in Jesus’s name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that God will enable you to reach your Promise Land soon no matter what.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Jan2017

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 When we have lived through a difficult circumstance and discovered that God was faithful, keeping that in mind helps greatly the next time life’s waters turn rough. - James Banks ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to rely on the unfailing faithfulness of God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised him from death. I want to share in his sufferings and be like him even in his death” (Philippians 3:10 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Knowledge of God can be fully given to man only in a Person, never in a doctrine. Faith is not the holding of correct doctrine, but personal fellowship with the living God. - William Temple ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to really know God relationally.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we feel as though we cannot go on, God knows what we are going through, what we can handle and He will never leave us or forsake us. - Timothy Jackson, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, be my helper and let me always feel Your presence in my life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “God wants everyone to eat, drink, and enjoy their work. These are gifts from God” (Ecclesiastes 3:13 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY All life is a risk - even crossing the street, or sitting in your easy chair. So relax, do not worry, and live the most productive and enjoyable life you can. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will to live a worriless, productive and enjoyable life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - Les Brown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not be tired of setting new goals for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[Jesus Christ said] ‘Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light’” (Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Instead of carrying the burdens that weigh us down and weary us, we can give them to the Lord and let Him carry them. - Lawrence Darmani ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will learn to leave your burden to Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “When You said, ‘Seek My face,’ My heart said to You, ‘Your face, Lord, I will seek’” (Psalm 27:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you would seek the face of God this year, you will have nothing to fear because the Lord will be your light and salvation. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will earnestly seek the Lord’s face this year.

SEEK THE LORD’S FACE!

Dearly Beloved, SEEK THE LORD’S FACE! “When You said, ‘Seek My face,’ My heart said to You, ‘Your face, Lord, I will seek’” (Psalm 27:8 NKJV). As I do annually, I was led to use part of Psalm 27 to pray for people in my Internet ministry at the beginning of this new year, and I will base my first message for the year on that psalm. Because the Lord was the light and salvation and the refuge and fortress of the life of the psalmist, the psalmist had nothing to fear. Though the wicked tried to wage war against him, they did not succeed. The psalmist confidently triumphed over every adversity, and the Lord hid him in His shelter, lifted him up and made him sing praises to the Lord (see verses 1-6). Even though people have forsaken the psalmist, the Lord did not forsake him, but took care of him and had been his help (see verses 9-10). Because of these, he decided to seek the face of the Lord, trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him (see verses 8, 13-14). He also asked God to teach him His way, and lead him (see verse 11). Undoubtedly, one would want God to be one’s light and salvation and the fortress of one’s life this year. Likewise, one would want to confidently triumph over every adversity, be lifted up to the point of praising God. In addition, one would wish that even though people forsake one, God will not forsake one. All these things are good wishes and prayer points. However, in order for one to have these things, one has to determine to seek the face of the Lord, trust in the Lord. Furthermore, one should be ready to allow God to teach one His way and be ready to follow His leadership. Finally, one should be ready to patiently wait on the Lord, and He will strengthen your heart. Are you ready to seek the face of God this year? If you do, you will have nothing to fear because the Lord will be your light and salvation, He will save you from all harm, and He will lift you up and make you sing praises to Him before the end of this year in Jesus’ name. Seek the Lord’s face! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will earnestly seek the Lord’s face this year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light” (Micah 7:8 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not see defeat as the end of the road for you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The people who shut their doors on Christ always shut out great blessings; those who open to him let all heaven's love and joy into their lives. - James R. Miller ******************** ACTION FOR THE DAY Open the door of your life to Jesus Christ today if you have not done so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? - unless indeed you are disqualified” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Self-examination done dutifully, diligently and decisively is the best examination one can perform in life. - EA Falade ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to do a dutifully, diligently and decisively self-examination of your life and adjust accordingly.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:20-21 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we share the good news that Christ paid the penalty for sin, we are doing the work of God’s ambassadors. - Dennis Fisher ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be a good ambassador for Christ this year as you share His good news by words and deeds.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In gratitude, humility, and love we can give ourselves completely to God - heart, mind, and will. It is just what the Lord is longing to receive from each of us. - David McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that this new year you will humbly walk with God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Jan2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else” (1 Thessalonians 5:15 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. - John Wooden ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that this new year you will be able to help people that cannot repay you.