Thursday, November 30, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Dec2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is in charge. He sees the big picture; He knows the future. He controls all things, and He loves you more than you can imagine. - D. James Kennedy
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Fulfil Your plans and purposes for my life in an extraordinary way, O Lord!
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God will bless you, if you don’t give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him” (James 1:12 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Take confidence in the protection and grace of God and do not give up, even if you feel you are on a sinking ship. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, not to give up, but to always trust in You in any situation I find myself.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him” (1 Peter 5:7 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God knows every single care you have and He has all the time for you as if no one else exists. - Joseph Prince
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always turn all my worries over to You.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20 CEB).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Have gratitude for the smallest blessings, for the crust of bread and the cool drink of water. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be thankful for everything.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly” (Matthew 6:3-4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We need not look to others for recognition and praise; we can take heart that God knows when we are faithful in serving Him and others. - Leslie Koh
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to help others without looking for recognition and praise.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but a partaker of His blessings, you need to be a “branch” that will abide in Jesus Christ and be ready to bear fruit – fruit that will last. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but also a partaker of these blessings.
DO NOT JUST BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS!
Dearly Beloved,
DO NOT JUST BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS!
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NKJV).
It is a common thing to hear people wish to be a channel of the blessings of God to others. That is my wish also. In fact it is part of the goals of my life right from my childhood. However, the desire of Jesus Christ is that His followers are not only channels of His blessings to others, but that they also partake in the blessings. He articulated this in His categorical statement quoted above.
What is a channel? A channel can be defined in many ways especially in information and communication technology. However, simply for the purpose of this message, a channel is a route or tool through which something passes from one end to the other. Conduit, hose, tube, pipe, passage, among others are other words used for channel. They all have one thing in common: they do not benefit through what they pass on. They are just intermediary to pass the thing from one place to the other.
Many people are just channels of the goodness and blessings of God to others. They are like signposts. They allow God to use them mightily to bless others, but they are not partakers of the blessings. No wonder, they are not bearing the desired fruit that Jesus Christ wants them to bear. Note that such people abound in the world today. They are the ones that Jesus Christ will tell that He never knew in spite of the fact that they “prophesied in [Jesus’] name, cast out demons in [Jesus’] name, and done many wonders in [Jesus’] name” (Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV).
Jesus Christ did not refer to His followers as channels, but branches. For a branch of a tree to remain alive and bear fruit, it will remain in the tree, get savor from the tree, make use of the savor, and then bear fruits. A branch that does not remain in the tree cannot get savor from the tree, and if it does not get savor, it will wither and become useless except becoming utility for fire and other purposes that are not originally designed for it. Jesus Christ vividly gave this description in His analogy of the relationship that His followers should have with Him (see John 15:2, 6).
Are you a branch of Jesus Christ or just a channel of His blessings to other people? If you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but a partaker of His blessings, you need to be a “branch” that will abide in Jesus Christ and be ready to bear fruit – fruit that will last (see John 15:2, 5, 16).
Do not just be a channel of blessings!
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Prayer Point: Pray that you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but also a partaker of these blessings.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest men be defeated” (Psalm 55:22 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever our circumstances we can give them to God. He has lifted the burden of our sins; will He not lift the weight of our sorrows? We have trusted Him with our eternal souls; can we not entrust our present circumstances to Him? - David Roper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave your troubles with the Lord and allow Him to handle them.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest men be defeated” (Psalm 55:22 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever our circumstances we can give them to God. He has lifted the burden of our sins; will He not lift the weight of our sorrows? We have trusted Him with our eternal souls; can we not entrust our present circumstances to Him? - David Roper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave your troubles with the Lord and allow Him to handle them.
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:11-12 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We have a good life when we manage to live with both satisfied and unsatisfied needs, when we are not obsessed by what is beyond our reach. - Kjell Magne Bondevik
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not be obsessed by what is beyond your reach.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The condition of your heart is revealed in how you handle finances. - Jentezen Franklin
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will have right attitude towards finances.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered” (Proverbs 11:24-25 ESV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The greatest miracle of life is to give generously and see how what you have given returns to you manifold. - Roxana Jones
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be able to give generously.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For You formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well” (Psalm 139:13-14 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Each one of us, intentionally designed to be unique and purposed as God’s beloved masterpieces, contributes to reflect God’s magnificence. - Xochitl Dixon
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be able to see yourself, and others, as God’s unique masterpieces.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret, but you can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy” (Proverbs 11:13 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment. - Anonymous
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, not to waste my time on gossip, but to invest my time in things that will build others up.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
BEAR FRUIT TO THE GLORY OF GOD
Dearly Beloved,
BEAR FRUIT TO THE GLORY OF GOD
“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples” (John 15:8 NKJV).
Can you imagine planting a tree that refuses to bear desired fruits? What would you do to such tree? How would you treat a tree that bears its fruits in due season?
The discourse of Jesus Christ that is recorded in John 15 was part of His valedictory speech to His disciples. It is believed by some Bible scholars that the discourse was delivered in the Temple where there was a golden vine symbolizing the life of Israel as God’s vine. Other scholars believe that it was delivered on the Mount of Olives where there were many vine and olive trees. This discourse was the last “I AM” saying out of the seven of such sayings in the Gospel of St. John. Jesus Christ declared: “I am the true vine.... you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit..." (John 15:1, 5 NKJV).
The analogy of the vine was familiar to the disciples of Jesus Christ because in the Old Testament, the people of Israel were referred to as God’s vine (Psalm 80:8-16; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2: 21). It was a pity that the people of Israel failed God in not bearing the desired good fruit. They became wild vine. So, Jesus Christ referred to Himself as the true Vine because He was doing the will of His father, and His personal life testifies to it. The secret of this was that God, the Gardener, was in charge of all He was doing. Vine plant is the common grape vine that is slender and trails on the ground or climbs supports. It is one of the prominent plants in Palestine. You can liken it to any prominent tree in your neighborhood.
In John 15:5, Jesus Christ referred to His disciples, and every Christian, as the branches of the vine. A branch cannot exist on itself. For it to survive, it must remain in the plant. Moreover, its main purpose is to bear fruits. Christians are to bear fruits from Jesus Christ. They are not to produce the fruits. To bear is to bring forth from another thing, but to produce is to make, create, grow, or manufacture something. The fruits that we are to bear involve a godly life (Matthew 7:16-20), and virtues of character (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11). We are not just to bear fruit, but also to bear much fruit (John 15:2, 8). This is the reason why Jesus Christ will prune us to bear much fruit – fruit that will last (John 15:2, 8, 16). However, to be able to bear fruit for Christ, Christians have to remain in Him (John 15:4). Just as an ordinary branch has to remain in the plant for it to survive, we also have to remain in Jesus Christ. If we do not remain in Him, we are like a cutaway branch that will soon wither and become firewood. Jesus Christ said it point-blank that, “…for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5b NKJV). Are you in Christ?
Jesus Christ promised two things for those who remain in Him and bear fruit for Him. These two things are: growth (John 15:2) and answer to prayer (John 15:7). He promised to prune everyone that is bearing fruit for Him. In Palestine every year, gardeners prune their vines. They cut off the dead wood, which has no life in it, and trim the living branches so that their yield will be greater. Likewise, God is dressing every fruitful believer to make him/her grow in the faith. Furthermore, if anyone remains in Jesus Christ, his/her prayers will be answered (cf. Proverbs 28:9). God is ready to do whatever he/she wishes, provided it is in accordance with God’s will (John 14:13; 1 John 3:21-22; 5:14-15), and will give God glory (cf. John 15:8).
The main thing for bearing fruit for Jesus Christ is for God to be glorified (John 15:8). Anything that would not bring glory to God is not worth doing (see John 2:11; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Peter 5:8-11). The desire of the Lord Jesus Christ is that you bear fruit that will glorify God. Are you bearing fruit for Jesus Christ to the glory of God?
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Prayer Point: Pray that you will continue to bear fruit for Christ so that God will be glorified in your life.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is faithful and His provision for us has no limits. - Cindy Hess Kasper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always experience God’s faithfulness in His provisions over your needs.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Learn to go for what you believe with a mind-set fixed on the end result and not on the challenges in the process. - Emmanuel Arotile
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to believe in yourself and bring out the best in you.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Luke 12:7 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God knows you intimately. He knows every small problem you are worried about and every single burden you have. And when you approach Him for help, He has all the time for you as if no one else exists. That is how valuable you are to Him and how absorbed He is in you! - Joseph Prince
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to depend on God who knows you intimately no matter what you may be passing through.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]” (Proverbs 10:12 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Man must evolve for all human conflict, a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to resolve conflicts that you may have with other people with love.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame” (Joel 2:25-26 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God brings about both the good and the bad. The seasons of famine have a divine purpose in our lives. They accomplish things that only these hard places can accomplish. But there is a time when those hard places have accomplished their purpose and He begins to restore. - Os Hillman
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Restore all my lost glory before the end of this year, O Lord!
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant’” (Matthew 20:25-26 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The path to greatness is self-sacrifice for the good of others. You will only be great if you devote your life, and your efforts, to serving others. - Yemi Osinbajo
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the spirit of servanthood to others in order to be great in life.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance" (Psalm 66:8-12 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not be dismayed! Your trial is for a time. You are just passing through it. The Lord is with you. He will bring you out of it, and make you more refined and purer than gold. You will soon praise Him! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to thank God before the end of this year for a particular thing you have been looking unto Him.
YOU WILL SOON PRAISE GOD
Dearly Beloved,
YOU WILL SOON PRAISE GOD
"Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance" (Psalm 66:8-12 NIV).
Psalm 66 is one of the thanksgiving psalms. It is a call to praise God for His awesomeness, power, glory, wonderful deeds, sovereignty, and guidance over His people. However, the psalmist gave another reason for praising Him: He brought out His people out of difficulty. In doing this, He tested them; He make them pass through fire of life (as a raw silver or gold would) so that they would be refined; He made them suffered many hardship; He even allowed people to maltreat them. Nevertheless, at the end, He brought them to a place of abundance. Indeed, He is to be praised!
God is dealing with His people the same way today. He tests them. He allows them to pass through many difficulties of life. At times, He allows people to maltreat them. However, in all these, He is with them. He promised, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze" (Isaiah 43:2, NIV. See also Psalm 23:4; 46:4-7; 91:15; Isaiah 41:10). He will soon make them overcome all these difficulties, and they will praise Him.
What are you passing through now? What is your own test of faith? Are you been maltreated presently? Are you in "the valley of the shadow of death" right now? Do not be dismayed! It is for a time. You are just passing through it. The Lord is with you. He will bring you out of it, and make you more refined and purer than gold. You will soon praise Him!
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to thank God before the end of this year for a particular thing you have been looking unto Him.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God multiplies the impact of His comfort by calling us to use the memory of the comfort He gives us to comfort others in similar situations. - Randy Kilgore
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to be able to comfort other people through the comfort I have received from you in the past.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. - Jim Elliot
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave the choice of your life with God so as to get His best.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips” (Psalm 141:3 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Setting a guard over our mouth requires that we keep our mouth shut when we are irritated. - Poh Fang Chia
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to guard your mouth at all time.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed. - Wayne Dyer
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to live every day as your last day on earth.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Christ died for us when we were unable to help ourselves. We were living against God, but at just the right time Christ died for us. Very few people will die to save the life of someone else, even if it is for a good person. Someone might be willing to die for an especially good person. But Christ died for us while we were still sinners, and by this God showed how much he loves us” (Romans 5:6-8 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
At just the right time, God uses people to represent Him in the lives of those who need Him. Be aware that today you may be His instrument for someone He needs to help. It will likely be at just the right time. - Tom Norvell
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to just at the right time be of help to someone today.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“At the time of harvest [God] will say to the reapers, ‘First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn’” (Matthew 13:30 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be ready for the last harvest when God will “reap” you and place you in the place that you rightly belong. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to be able to live my life in a way that You will be able to harvest me into Your presence forever.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
COME YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME
Dearly Beloved,
COME YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4 NKJV).
As somebody who grew up partly in a farm settlement setting and partly in what can be referred to nowadays as a traditional church setting, I can easily identify with Henry Alford, a 19th century Anglican clergyman, who composed the hymn “COME YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME” which has become a traditional harvest song that is now associated with Thanksgiving Day. Like any other person who has ever lived in a farming community, I know the importance that is associated with the harvest time. The fruit of the work of the whole year depends on the harvest. This cannot be accomplished until the crop is ready and which must be harvested diligently lest pests or weather spoil the harvest. During the busy harvest season, farmers literally work tirelessly to get the job done. The farmers would relax and celebrate only after the harvest. Well, if you have not had that experience, you should be able to appreciate the urgency of deadlines, the joy of an important job well done, and the relief of a break after a busy time at work.
It was against this background that Reverend Henry Alford composed the popular harvest or thanksgiving hymn. He called on thankful people to come and raise the song of “Harvest Home” because all the harvest of the year is safely gathered in before the winter storms begin. He attributed this harvest to divine provision. So, people that are thankful should come to thank God in His temple. Alford affirmed that the whole world is God's own field where several things are happening. He then prayed that the Lord of harvest would enable us to have good harvest from this “field”. He further reminded people that the Lord shall come one day to take the harvest home, that He shall ask His angels to cast “the tares” in the hell fire, but the “fruitful ears” will be stored in the “garner” for eternity. This is in comparison to the parable of Jesus Christ in Matthew 13:24-30 and the words of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:12. Lastly, Alford prayed that God should quickly come with His angels to bring His final harvest home by gathering His people in, so that they may be free from sorrow and sin, and be forever purified and abide in His presence.
At a glance, this hymn is a hymn thanksgiving and/or harvest. It is indeed good to thank God for thus far He has helped us this year. However, the lyrics of the hymn are more about the final harvest that God will do in the future. As you celebrate the Harvest and/or the Thanksgiving this year, are you ready for the last harvest when God will “reap” you and place you in the place that you rightly belong? Will that place be in His everlasting presence or the eternal damnation in the lake of fire?
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to live your life in thankfulness of God, and in a way that He will be able to harvest you into His presence forever.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Nov2017
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).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God's ways are not our ways. The most important quality God desires to develop in us is our dependence on Him and Him alone. - Os Hillman
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to be able to allow You to have Your ways in my life.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:11-12 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
In other for you not to trouble your happiness, prepare yourself in advance to accept with serenity whatever occurs. - Adeolu Olusodo
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will able to be contented with whatever befalls you with the faith that God will make it work out for your good.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Nov2017
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"What may we say, then? are we to go on in sin so that there may be more grace? In no way" (Romans 6:1-2a BBE).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is ready to revive us if we sincerely pray for revival. However, we must not, because of this, continue to sin. God will forgive and revive, but the scars of the sins will still be there! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will able to consciously abstain from sin as you ask God to revive you.
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