Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Mar2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "The Lord said to Moses, 'Why do you keep calling out to me for help? Tell the Israelites to move forward'" (Exodus 14:15 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Lord will march you out of every form of failure and disappointment and march you unto your breakthrough and success in Jesus' name. Amen. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to march forward in life in spite of any hindrance.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "No king achieves a victory with a large army. No warrior rescues himself by his own great strength. Horses are not a guarantee for victory. Their great strength cannot help someone escape. The LORD'S eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy" (Psalm 33:16-18 GW). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Every success depends on God, not on our intelligence. He is the omnipotent and sovereign God. He gives true success to anyone that pleases Him. Your strength, knowledge, experience, wisdom, power, and position are good, but they cannot compete with God's wisdom. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not depend on your strength, but on the sovereignty of God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness. Our hate is not hurting them at all, but our hate is turning our own days and nights into a hellish turmoil. - Dale Carnegie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, not to hate my enemies, but to love them and be praying for them.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When a nation is filled with ungodliness, it is marked by the reproach of poverty and penury. - Simon Wale Olatunji ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not contribute to the ungodliness of any nation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do you not know that being the world’s friend [that is, loving the things of the world] is being God’s enemy? So whoever chooses to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God” (James 4:4 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we begin to blend in with the moral condition of an ungodly world, we begin losing God's perspective on life. - Os Hillman ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not blend with the moral condition of this ungodly world thereby becoming an enemy of God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do you have “brake” in your life? How efficient is your brake? How are you controlling yourself, your actions, emotions, desires and passions, especially your sensual appetites? Only those who allow God a space in their lives and make His grace their brake fluid will have efficient brake called self control or temperance. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the Lord will help you to always take care of the brake of your life and be using it effectively.

HOW EFFICIENT IS YOUR BRAKE?

Dearly Beloved, HOW EFFICIENT IS YOUR BRAKE? “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13 NIV). “[God’s] grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world” (Titus 2:12 TEV). A brake is a device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction. It is a very important device in a vehicle. The brake system in a vehicle consists of handbrake, brake pedal, brake pad, and brake fluid container among other things. Anyone who will drive a vehicle must make sure that the brake system of the vehicle is functioning well. Brake failure can be very dangerous especially when it occurs unexpectedly on motion. Interestingly, applying brake abruptly and without tactics on motion can be more dangerous. Every normal human being must also have a brake system that he or she would be using to control him/herself. Such system is called self control or temperance. It is an act of controlling or mastering one’s actions, emotions, desires and passions, especially one’s sensual appetites. The Bible teaches that self-control is a virtue that every Christian should imbibe (Proverbs 23:1-3; 25:16; Daniel 1:8, 12-16; 1 Corinthians 7:9; 9:25; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8; 1 Timothy 3:2-3, 8; Titus 1:8; 2:2-3, 12; 1 Peter 1:13; 2 Peter 1:6). Only those who allow God a space in their lives and make His grace their brake fluid will have efficient brake called self control or temperance. It is unfortunate that some people do not have this important virtue. They do not know how to control or comport themselves when it matters most. No wonder, such people do things anyhow to their detriment. Their lack of self control has caused, and is still causing, avoidable havoc to their reputation. Do you have brake in your life? How efficient is your brake? How are you controlling yourself, your actions, emotions, desires and passions, especially your sensual appetites? Do you have effective control over yourself and these things? In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the Lord will help you to always take care of the brake of your life and be using it effectively.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God does not give us gifts so we may glorify ourselves but so that we might serve each other in love. - Tim Gustafson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always use the gifts that God gives you to serve other people.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations” (Psalm 100:5 New King James Version (NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Focusing on God’s goodness is so important to your life because it gives you perspective on your darkest days, when you need it the most. When you forget God’s goodness, it causes all kinds of difficulties. - Rick Warren ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for His goodness in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But now, thus says the Lord... ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God...'” (Isaiah 43:1-3a NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has not promised to keep us from valleys and sufferings, but to make us fruitful in them. - Francis Frangipane ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for His presence in whatever circumstance you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them" (Matthew 6:31-32 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The fact that God knows where you are and that He is very much aware of the difficult situation you are in provides the confidence and strength needed to live for His glory. So be encouraged. Remember God’s words of comfort. Help is on the way! - Joe Stowell ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me not to worry but rely on You no matter my situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there. - Kofi Annan ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to always choose the right thing for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works” (Psalm 73:28 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We are in the best place we can imagine when we go to God in prayer. - Tim Gustafson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always aspire to draw closer to God in prayer.

SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF MINISTERING THROUGH THE INTERNET!

Dearly Beloved, SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF MINISTERING THROUGH THE INTERNET! I give glory to the Almighty God for the unique opportunity to consistently minister to people through the Internet and other technological tools for the past 16 years! An email devotional message sent to about 50 people on February 18, 2003 kick-started the ministry, and it has steadily grown into numerous aspects of ministering through the Internet and other technological tools to thousands (if not millions) of people throughout the world today. Only God deserves the praise! I thank you all that have partnered (and are still partnering) with me in the ministry, especially those that are rebroadcasting and/or forwarding my messages to other people. You are wonderful! Compilations of most of my messages for the past 16 years have been published in book forms. Visit http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/spiritualdigest to order them. God bless you! - Pastor Bayo Afolaranmi

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life" (Jude 20-21 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Are people looking down on you because of your humble background or your seeming failure in your endeavors? Do not worry yourself about them. Continue the struggle. Victory is sure if you do not give up. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the tenacity to continue your struggle till you make it in life.

YOU TOO CAN MAKE IT!

Dearly Beloved, YOU TOO CAN MAKE IT! "We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure" (Hebrews 6:11 NIV). "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life" (Jude 20-21 NIV). I read a story of a popular Yoruba dramatist recently in a national newspaper that touched my heart. It is about a 60-year-old dramatist who, with his second son in the same lecture room, got his first university degree at age 49, but now a doctorate degree holder and lecturer in one of the leading universities in Nigeria. He was able to have primary education because of the compulsory free education in the then Western Region of Nigeria. Apart from a kind of post-primary education then known as "modern education," the man could not go to secondary school because of the poverty of his parents. With determination after acting as dramatist both on stage and in movies for over three decades, he becomes an academic and an authority in his choosing profession - the theater. His life is indeed a challenge to many of us. Have you lost hope that you can no longer make it in a particular pursuit? Do not lose hope! Continue to persevere with determination that, one day, you will make it. Are people looking down on you because of your humble background or your seeming failure in your endeavors? Do not worry yourself about them. Continue the struggle. Remember that old proverb, "Aluta continua, victoria acerta," meaning "the struggle continues, the victory is sure." Victory is sure if you do not give up. Another popular saying goes thus, "Winners never quit; quitters never win."  Paul the apostle admonished, "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), and "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV). You also can make it! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for the tenacity to continue your struggle till you make it in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ’May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.’ For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, ‘Peace be within you.’ Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good” (Psalm 122:6-9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Only those who do not want to prosper spiritually and otherwise will do things that will undermine the peaceful co-existence of citizens of any nation. As Nigerians go to the polls to elect new leaders, I pray for peaceful conduct of the elections and emergence of people after God’s own heart as political leaders in the next political dispensation in Nigeria. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Join me and other peace-loving people to pray for peace and security of lives in Nigeria during these general elections.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “My dear friends, you have been warned ahead of time! So don’t let the errors of evil people lead you down the wrong path and make you lose your balance” (2 Peter 3:17 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Distractions prevent people from achieving their goals in life. Distractions prevent people from fulfilling their potential in life. Distractions prevent people from reaching their destinations in life. Distractions disrupt focus and concentration. - Dapo Akinlotan ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that nothing and nobody will be able to distract you from fulfilling your God-given purpose in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love in the loved person. Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love. - Erich Fromm ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to love others genuinely.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]” (1 Peter 4:8 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. - Karl Menninger ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will be able to love other people and seek their best all the time.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Never be bitter, angry, or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ” (Ephesians 4:31-32 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Where charity and love prevail, there God is ever found; brought here together by Christ's love, by love we thus are bound. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will out of love of Christ be kind to others and forgive them as God forgave you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them” (Luke 6:27-29 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you refuse to retaliate and instead respond in love at work or with somebody who does not like you, God will be pleased. And you are going to be blessed. - Rick Warren ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to love your enemies and respond in love to people that do not like you.

A LEADER OR A SERVANT? (Pray for Nigeria!)

Dearly Beloved, This year is an election year in Nigeria. The election is unique because it will usher in new set of people as leaders of the nation. It will be another civilian-to-civilian transition that the fifty-eight-year old nation will experience. The presidential and national assembly elections will hold on February 16 and the gubernatorial and state houses of assembly election will hold on March 2 of this year. This made me to decide to resend the message below that I first sent in April 2003 when similar elections were held instead of the message relating to Valentine’s Day that I usually send a week to that occasion, and especially to solicit for your prayers for Nigeria during this transition period: A LEADER OR A SERVANT? "If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants" (1 Kings 12:7 NIV). "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:42-45 NIV). Another general election in Nigeria is around the corner. Many people are aspiring to political leadership positions. The incumbents have adopted the sit-tight syndrome. Others are scheming to take their positions. Most of the incumbents cannot sleep with their two eyes closed now because they did not serve the people they claim they are leading. Will the new ones also serve them if they are elected? That is the question we are asking ourselves, as we want to go to the poll. Rehoboam son of Solomon found himself in a similar situation after the death of his father. He wanted to succeed his father as the king of Israel. The people told him their problem during the reign of his father, and ask him about what they should expect during his reign. It was like asking for his manifesto. He went to the elders that used to advise his father. They gave him fine advice that any person that wants to be a leader today has to think of: "If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants" (1 Kings 12:7 NIV). In other words, if you want to lead people, be prepare to serve them. The people in turn will become your servants. Jesus Christ also gave the same principle in Mark 10:42-45: if you want to be a leader, first be the servant of the people you want to lead. Then you will be seen as a good leader. Jesus Christ did not only teach this, He also demonstrated it by "taking the very nature of a servant" (Philippians 2:7) in coming to this world not come to be served, but to serve other people. Rehoboam did not heed to the advice of the elders, and it cost him most part of the kingdom. Jesus Christ heeded to the advice, and He is given the Name above all names (Philippians 2: 6-11). It is not bad to aspire to become a leader. However, are you aspiring to serve the people or to lead them (lord it over them)? If you will be a good leader, first be the servant of your people. Our call as leader is servant-leadership. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). SPECIAL APPEAL - Please pray for Nigeria, as we are about to elect new leaders. - Pray for free and fair elections. - Pray that this civilian-to-civilian transition will be a success. - Pray against any form of violence before, during and after the elections. - Pray for the absolute will of God to be done.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants" (1 Kings 12:7 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is not bad to aspire to become a leader. However, if you will be a good leader, first be the servant of your people. Our call as leader is servant-leadership. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be ready to be a servant-leader in your leadership roles.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you” (1 Peter 4:12 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more fortunate than you ever imagined. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, help me to bear the trial I am passing through as I consider others around me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work” (2 Chronicles 15:7 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not lose hope in spite of any disappointment you may have.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God is in no hurry. We tend to think that if God is really engaged, He will change things within the next hour or so. But God is not a slave to the human clock. Compared to the works of mankind, He is extremely deliberate and painfully slow. - Charles Swindoll ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to wait for God’s timing for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not be discouraged. It is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not be discouraged, but be courageous till you achieve your God-given purpose in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.... Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:7, 9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Christian gospel is a summons to peace, calling for justice beyond anger, mercy beyond justice, forgiveness beyond mercy, love beyond forgiveness. - Wendell Berry ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be instrument of peace, justice and mercy wherever you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what his hands have made. Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God’s power” (Psalm 19:1-2 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The music of stars and whales and other creatures combine to create a symphony that proclaims the greatness of God. - Remi Oyedele ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to join other creatures to always proclaim Your greatness.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever your situation may be, let your faith look unto Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, who Himself endured suffering on the cross and its accompany shame. Let Him be your guide. His grace will be sufficient for you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your faith will continuously look unto Jesus Christ in whatever situation you may find yourself.

MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

Dearly Beloved, MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV). This faith-inspiring hymn “MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE” was composed by Ray Palmer (1808-1887). Palmer was an unhappy and lonely young man who was tending a dry goods store and teaching in a private girls’ school to make ends meet before he became an ordained minister in the Congregationalist Church. He composed this hymn one night when he was studying and translating some German poetry. He did not have the intention of publishing the hymn until he met Lowell Mason (1792–1872) who was compiling a hymnbook. Mason asked Palmer if he (that is, Palmer) had any hymn, and Palmer gave Mason the hymn that he had treasured privately for two years. Mason composed the tune for the hymn “Olivet” and published it in his hymnbook. The hymn later became one of the most famous hymns from American history that was used as a source of encouragement and tranquility by soldiers during the American Civil War. As a young man who was struggling with discouragement, poor health, and a lack of funds, Palmer preferred to look up by faith to Jesus Christ – “Lamb of Calvary”. He rather focused on his spiritual weakness and prayed that the divine Savior would take all his guilt away and be wholly belong to Him from that day. As the Lord told Apostle Paul that His grace is sufficient for him (see 2 Corinthians 12:9), Palmer asked for the rich grace of God to impart and strength his fainting heart and inspire his zeal. He wanted his love to the Lord that died for him to be “pure, warm, and changeless” and be “a living fire.” Palmer indeed suffered many grieves in his youthful years, but he looked unto Jesus Christ to be his guide and change his sorrowful story, as he pleaded that he would not stray away from Him. Lastly, Palmer was conscious of death “as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27 NKJV). So, he wanted the blessed Savior to give him eternal rest above as “a ransomed soul”. What is your situation presently? Are you facing discouragement, health challenges or financial issues? Whatever your situation may be, let your faith look unto Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, who Himself endured suffering on the cross and its accompany shame, but who is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God (see Hebrews 12:2). Let Him be your guide. His grace will be sufficient for you. Even if you die, He will give His eternal rest to you as a ransomed soul. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that your faith will continuously look unto Jesus Christ in whatever situation you may find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Feb2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “We must not get tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time. We must not give up” (Galatians 6:9 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Desmond Tutu ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to be able to do the little good I can wherever I am.