Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jul2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him " (1 John 5:14-15 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is certain that God will answer our prayers according to His will. Are you ready to accept God's perfect answer to your prayers in His own way and His own time? - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to pray according to God’s will and accept it for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice” (Ephesians 4:31 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies. - Nelson Mandela ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to do away with any form of resentment in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29un2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, ‘Rule over us, both you and your son, and your grandson also; for you have delivered us from the hand of Midian. But Gideon said to them, “I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the Lord shall rule over you.” Then Gideon said to them, ‘I would like to make a request of you, that each of you would give me the earrings from his plunder.’ ...Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city, Ophrah. And all Israel played the harlot with it there. It became a snare to Gideon and to his house” (Judges 8:22-27 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Be very careful lest you are tempted to idolise your victory! If success is not well managed, it will become a snare to the successful. - EA Adeboye ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to manage your success so that it will not lead you to any temptation or snare.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The more you know God's Word, the more often you will recall verses the Holy Spirit will bring to mind for a given situation. - Os Hillman ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will know more of God’s word so as to bring it to mind in any given situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify” (1 Corinthians 10:23 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is not everything that is good that is right, but everything that is right is good. - Job Alabi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to differentiate between what is good and what is right for you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith” (Romans 12:5-6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY There are no soloists in God’s concert band, but every instrument is essential. The music is best when we each play our part in unity with others. - David C. McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to play your part no matter how small in God’s business on earth.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God” (2 Corinthians 2:17 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not be a peddler of the word of God for your personal gain. Rather preach it sincerely for the advancement of God’s kingdom on earth. Desist from encouraging people that you know that are peddling it. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will neither encourage peddling of the word of God nor be its peddler.

ARE YOU A PEDDLER OF THE WORD OF GOD?

Dearly Beloved, ARE YOU A PEDDLER OF THE WORD OF GOD? “Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God” (2 Corinthians 2:17 NIV). “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2 Timothy 4:3 NIV). Proliferation of churches, ministries and “ministers” of God is so common today that it is difficult to know genuine churches and those really called by God to be His messengers. Many so-called ministers of the gospel now peddle the word of God for personal aggrandizement. They do not have the expansion of the kingdom of God on earth as their aim, but their aim is how preaching the gospel message will profit them financially and materially. Some do so unconsciously while some do so deliberately. This trend has made many unbelievers not to see any good thing in the word of God and the genuine ministers of God. Interestingly, such fake ministers of God who peddled the word of God for personal profit abound during the time of the Apostle Paul. These fake ministers were referred to in many places in the Bible as “false prophets” or “false teachers” (see Matthew 7: 15; 24:11, 24; 2 Corinthians 11:13; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 4:1). They corrupted and adulterated the word of God for selfish purposes. A Bible commentator described the situation thus: “...by making merchandise of it; they huckstered the word of God, made gain of it, sought merely their own worldly interest and advantage in it, and so mixed it with their own vain philosophy, to please the carnal ears and hearts of men; they blended law and Gospel, grace and works, in the business of salvation; they did, as peddling merchants do, mix good and bad commodities together, and then vend them for sound ware; or as vintners, who mix their wine with water, and sell it for neat wine.” This is a challenge to all ministers of the gospel: are you a peddler of the word of God, or its preacher? Why do you preach the word of God? Do you peddle it for personal profit or for the expansion of the kingdom of God on earth? Can you say like Paul, “...in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God”? Hear Paul again: “...we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God” (2 Corinthians 4:2 NIV). It is also a challenge to hearers of the word of God: what do you want to hear from ministers of God? Do you really want them to preach the undiluted word of God or that which will suit you? Do not let the prophecy of 2 Timothy 4:3 be fulfilled in your life. Do not encourage peddling of the word of God. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will neither encourage peddling of the word of God nor be its peddler.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Jun2017

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. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil” (Proverbs 3:5-7 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We should learn to trust our Lord so confidently that in any hour of danger we can nestle down in His bosom, without fear or anxiety, and let Him take care of us. - James R. Miller ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always confidently trust in you without fear or anxiety.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come” (1 Timothy 4:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Every day, take some time for yourself. Love yourself. Honor yourself. Give priority to your physical, mental, and emotional wellness. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always take care of your total self without neglecting any aspect.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you will be blameless and pure, children of God without any fault. But you are living with evil people all around you, who have lost their sense of what is right. Among those people you shine like lights in a dark world” (Philippians 2:14-15 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. - Dale Carnegie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to always avoid argument in any form.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me" (Philippians 4:13 TEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not build up obstacles in your imagination. Remind yourself that God is with you and that nothing can defeat Him. – Norman Vincent Peale ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to always believe in myself and most especially in You in everything I do.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When our greatest desire is to bring glory to God and walk in obedience, we become driven people who seek to love and serve Jesus in the power of the Spirit. - Keila Ochoa ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to always desire to do things to Your glory.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[The Lord] heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [curing their pains and their sorrows]” (Psalm 147:3 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we take our broken hearts to the Healer, the One who created our hearts, we can have them fixed. The only real fix for a broken heart is the Lord. He is not only the ultimate Creator, He is the ultimate Fixer. - Sally I. Kennedy ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, I bring my broken heart unto You. Heal and fix it in Your own way.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now David said, ‘Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it.’ So David made abundant preparations before his death” (1 Chronicles 22:5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY A caring and responsible father will not jeopardize the future of his children, but will do everything at his disposal to secure a better future for them. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to be a caring father (or mother) that will do everything at your disposal to secure a better future for your children.

WHAT PREPARATIONS ARE YOU MAKING FOR YOUR CHILDREN?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT PREPARATIONS ARE YOU MAKING FOR YOUR CHILDREN? “Now David said, ‘Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it.’ So David made abundant preparations before his death” (1 Chronicles 22:5 NKJV). King David was one of such good fathers in the Holy Bible that made adequate preparations for his son, Solomon, to succeed where he (David) could not, especially in building a befitting temple for the Lord. Here was a man that God favoured and gave success in all his endeavours. A forgotten son who was chosen above his elder brothers and was anointed to be the next king of Israel, he was protected from all his enemies and got established as the greatest king in Israel. In appreciation, he determined to build a temple for God, but God did not allow him to do so. He was categorically told that his son would accomplish that task. David did not feel jealous of his son. He rather made adequate provisions for the building (see 1 Chronicles 22, 28). It is a worldwide-accepted norm that parents (especially fathers) should cater for their children. Apostle Paul declared, “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5:8 NKJV). Many responsible fathers (and mothers) have been doing these faithfully. They have been going to any length to make sure that their children succeed in life even more than them, the parents. However, there are some irresponsible fathers (and at times mothers) that do not care about the present well being of their children not to talk about the future success of the children. Such irresponsible fathers (and at times mothers) do not care if they make use of every opportunity at their disposal without thinking of what will become of their children in future. King Hezekiah was a classical example of an irresponsible father that did not care about the future of his children. He exposed his kingdom’s treasures and splendour to some envoys that came from a foreign land. God through His prophet denounced this act and predicted that the king of that foreign land would come one day to carry away all the treasures and the people of Hezekiah’s kingdom as well as making some of his descendants to be slaves in the palace of the king of that foreign land. Surprisingly, Hezekiah was satisfied with this prophecy because he thought that there would be peace and security in his lifetime. Here was the person that prayed fervently against the prophecy that he would die (see 2 Kings 20:1-3; Isaiah 38:1-3). He accepted this later prophecy because it did not affect him directly. That is, he did not care about what would happen to the coming generation! Unfortunately, he gave birth to one of the worst kings in Judah (Jeremiah 15:4). How are you preparing for the future of your children? Do you care about their future success? A caring and responsible father will not jeopardize the future of his children (like Hezekiah), but will do everything at his disposal (like David) to secure a better future for them. What preparations are you making for your children? Happy Father’s Day! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to be a caring father (or mother) that will do everything at your disposal to secure a better future for your children.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” (Ephesians 2:4-5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Through His great love, God has made it possible for those of us who were dead in sin to have life and purpose through His Son. - Bill Crowder ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for His grace that saved you when you were dead in sin.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[King Darius said:] I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end” (Daniel 6:26 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Staying faithful to God despite pressure and discouragement can inspire other people to give Him glory. - Jennifer Benson Schuldt ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to be able to inspire other people to glorify You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.’ But you would not” (Isaiah 30:15 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The quieter you become, the more you can hear. - Ram Dass ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to be quiet and listen to what God is telling you secretly about your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not give up! Look beyond your problem! Your Redeemer is still living! He will see you through. You will overcome the problem, and people will rejoice with you in Jesus’ name. Amen. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to look beyond your problem to God who greater than the problem.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!” (Psalm 47:6 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God encourages us to praise Him for good reasons. Praising God has power to change our thoughts, our hearts, and our lives. - Amy Peterson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always praise You all the time.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]” (1 Timothy 6:6 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We tend to forget that happiness does not come as a result of getting something we do not have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. - Frederick Koenig ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always appreciate what you have.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner” (Exodus 17:15 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Each day we are challenged to reach toward Heaven and allow God to be the source of victory in the workplace or be defeated. God calls us to let His banner reign over the workplace so that others may know the source of our victory. - Os Hillman ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be able to raise the banner of God up for others to see His goodness in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. - Martin Luther King, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the faith that will help you to take the first step even when you do not know what lies ahead.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Jun2017

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 Sacrificing ourselves for another is the greatest expression of love. Who needs to see Jesus’s love through you today? - J.R. Hudberg ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to lay down my life for others if possible.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "The other men tried to find something wrong with the way Daniel did his work for the king. But they could not accuse him of anything wrong, because he was honest and faithful and did everything he was supposed to do" (Daniel 6:4 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY How honest are you in your position? Are you of the opinion that you cannot be successful with honesty? You can indeed be successful and still be honest! - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that will be honest in any position you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "‘Lord, if it's you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ ‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’" (Matthew 14:28-30 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To enjoy God’s tranquility in the storm of life and even walk above it without sinking, you have to remain focused on Jesus Christ. Whatever the situation, He is more than able to rescue you from your storm of life. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that nothing will be able to distract you from focusing Jesus in the storm of life.

REMAIN FOCUSED!

Dearly Beloved, REMAIN FOCUSED! "‘Lord, if it's you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ ‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’" (Matthew 14:28-30 NIV). The disciples of Jesus Christ were in a boat buffeted by the storm. Jesus had to interrupt His prayer time in order to rescue the situation. Being the omnipotent God, He walked on the water! The disciples were terrified to see somebody walking on the water, so they concluded that that person must be a ghost. They cried out in fear. However, Jesus Christ revealed His identity and dissuaded them from the fear. Simon Peter wanted to be sure, and even wanted to do what Jesus was doing – walking on the water. Jesus invited him. Peter got down from the boat and started walking on the water. As he was walking towards Jesus, he lost focus and remembered that he was on a storming sea. Immediately, he started sinking. Thank God that he retraced his steps by focusing on Jesus again. He called for help and Jesus helped him. Undoubtedly, we are all in the stormy sea of life. The waves of life are buffeting us every day. The good news is that the Lord is not indifferent to our situations. He has come to our rescue and extended to us the call of relief from these storms. In Matthew 11:28-30, He said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (NIV). Some people have yielded this call while many have not. However, like Simon Peter, many of those people that have yielded the call have lost their focus on Jesus. They are now focusing on the storms of life. No wonder, they are sinking into the sea of life. Have you come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? Have you yielded to His call to come to Him? If yes, congratulations! If no, please come today! However, to enjoy His tranquility in the storm of life and even walk above it without sinking, you have to remain focused on Jesus Christ. Whatever the situation, He is more than able to rescue you from your storm of life. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
 Prayer Point: Pray that nothing will be able to distract you from focusing Jesus in the storm of life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But [God] knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Faith needs to be tried by fiery trials. A faith that is not tested cannot be trusted. - R. Stanley ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you be able to be trusted after being tested with any trial of life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Jun2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[God’s] divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” (2 Peter 1:3 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In every situation, God has given us everything we need to serve and honor Him. - David C. McCasland ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you be able to identify the God-giving things in you to live a godly life.