Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Oct2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him" (1 Samuel 22:1-2 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him. - David Brinkley ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to use bricks that others throw at me to build my life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!” (1 Thessalonians 5:24 MSG). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Give me the grace, O Lord, to be able to withstand any life challenge I may face.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice saying, ‘This is the road! Now follow it’” (Isaiah 30:21 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The one who obeys God’s instruction for today will develop a keen awareness of His direction for tomorrow. - Lysa Terkeurst ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be sensitive to the leadership of God in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “To keep me from becoming conceited ... there was given me a thorn in my flesh... to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In facing our fears and struggles, it is vital that we yield totally to God. When we do, God can use our problems as an avenue for His power. - Dennis Fisher ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O God, to always rely on Your grace in any challenge of life I face.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You are like visitors and strangers in this world. So I beg you to keep your lives free from the evil things you want to do, those desires that fight against your true selves.... So live such good lives that they will see the good you do, and they will give glory to God on the day he comes” (1 Peter 2:11-12 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We should accept and live by the understanding that this world is not our home. Nothing should be allowed to get our attention and to lose focus of our heavenly home. - ObalOluwa Osuolale ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always be mindful of the fact that I am a stranger here on earth.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Sep2019

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 has given you unique abilities, talents, and gifts to benefit others, not yourself. And God gave other people talents that benefit you. - Rick Warren ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always use your abilities, talents, and gifts to benefit others around you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But Jesus answered and said to [John the Baptist], ‘Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he allowed Him" (Matthew 3:15 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not be "too big" to really serve others around you. To fulfil all righteousness, find ways you can identify with people around you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not be too proud to identify with people around you.

FULFILLING ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS

Dearly Beloved, FULFILLING ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15 NIV). Like John the Baptist, one would wonder why Jesus Christ would present Himself for a baptism of repentance. However, Jesus' response to John the Baptist was that it was appropriate for Him to take part in John's baptism at that time in order to fulfil all righteousness. Since there was no requirements about baptism in Mosaic Law, Jesus could not have had in view anything pertaining to Levitical righteousness. Nevertheless, John the Baptist's message was a message of repentance, and those experiencing it were looking forward to a coming Messiah who would be righteous and who would bring in righteousness. If Jesus Christ as the Messiah were to provide righteousness for sinners, He must be identified with sinners. It was therefore in the will of God for Him to be baptized by John in order to be identified with sinners. This identification received the approval of God as God sent down His Spirit on Jesus and declared that Jesus is His beloved Son. Jesus Christ did not only identify with the people by His baptism, He actually came to serve them and give His life as ransom for them (see Matthew 20:28;  Philippians 2:4-8). Because of this, He was exalted to the highest place and given a name above all names "...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:10-11 NIV). Most of people in high places and positions of leadership find it difficult to be identified with people they are leading and are in low places. They think that they are "too big" to be identified with the downtrodden. They are not ready to sacrifice their pleasure to satisfy the people that are under them. They have forgotten that in God's reckoning, "The greatest among you will be your servant" (Matthew 23:11 NIV). No wonder, Paul admonished in Romans 12:16, "Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position" (NIV). In what way do you identify yourself with the people you are leading or serving? Do not be "too big" to really serve others around you. To fulfil all righteousness, find ways you can identify with people around you. The Lord will indeed reward you for this. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will not be too proud to identify with people around you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you take the time to develop your relationship with the Lord you will be amazed at how easily it is to have access to Him. - Shermaine Franklin-Sanders ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to develop a closer relationship with God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Psalm 42:1-2a NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When people hunger for God, God has a way of satisfying them. - Dickson Madoghwe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that God will satisfy your genuine hunger for Him.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness” (2 Corinthians 9:10 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You need to expect God to multiply your seed. Giving is not a debt you owe. It is a seed you sow. And when you let go of what God has already placed in your hand, God will replace it with much more. - Rick Warren ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always let go of what You have placed in my hand to be able to have more from You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever the cost, stand as someone who seeks God’s approval more than human praise. - Tim Gustafson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always stand for You instead of seeking human praise.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter what is going on in the world, your home or your life, you can choose to focus your heart and mind on God. When you choose Him above all else, you can experience His perfect peace in every situation. - Tracie Braylock ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always focus my heart and mind on You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?’ As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe’” (Mark 5:35-36 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God is never too late in fulfilling His good and merciful work in our lives. - Peter Chin ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not lose hope as you wait for the timing of God for your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Sep2019

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 If you are not experiencing the faithfulness of God every day, it means you are not focusing on God and you have placed your trust either in yourself or any other thing apart from God. Focus on God and you will have many reasons to declare His faithfulness over your life. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always experience the faithfulness of God every day.

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

Dearly Beloved, GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS "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). Almost all the Christian hymns have touching and striking stories that made their composers to compose them. Interestingly, the popular hymn - "GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS" - did not have any such story. The writer of the hymn, Thomas O. Chisholm, confessed that there were no special circumstances that prompted him to write this great hymn. He got his inspiration just from his experience and Bible truth. He said in a letter written in 1941 that in spite of the fact that his small income as a result of impaired health in his earlier years, he was aware of the unfailing faithfulness of a covenant-keeping God and that God had given him many wonderful displays of His providing care. In the hymn, like Jeremiah in his lamentations, Chisholm declared that because the compassion of God never fails, great is the faithfulness of God. God renews this faithfulness during summer, winter, springtime and harvest, in fact, every morning. This faithfulness is manifested in the courses of sun, moon, and stars above. The whole nature joins in witnessing this faithfulness. The faithfulness includes pardon for sin and an enduring peace, God's cheering and guiding presence, strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow, and countless blessings. Indeed great is the faithfulness of God! You are also experiencing this faithfulness of God every day. Do you realize this? If yes, do you appreciate God for it? If you do not realize it, it means you are not focusing on God and you have placed your trust either in yourself or any other thing apart from God. Focus on God and you will have many reasons to declare His faithfulness over your life. Great is thy faithfulness, O God! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will always experience the faithfulness of God every day.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you feel as though you cannot go on, God knows what you are going through, what you can handle and He will never leave you or forsake you. - Timothy Jackson, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the assurance of the presence of God in situation you may find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you know that Jesus Christ is with you in the midst of suffering, you have nothing to fear. - Dickson Madoghwe ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the assurance of the presence of God in situation you may find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whoever that does not want to suffer should not enlist in the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - Supo Ayokunle ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be ready to suffer as you proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I heard a loud voice from the throne. It said, ‘Now God’s home is with people. He will live with them. They will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All the old ways are gone’” (Revelation 21:3-4 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY One day God will soothe every hurt, heal every wound, and wipe away every tear. - Adam Holz ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Wipe away every tear of sorrow from my eyes, O Lord!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be” (James 1:4 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No other virtue like patience needs so much patience to cultivate it. When we lose patience we lose everything. - Author Unknown ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for that you will always be patient in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord" (Psalm 112:6-7 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It may seem as if it does not pay to be righteous in this present-day society, but it really pays to be righteous and genuinely fear God. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the enablement to be righteous in this world full of unrighteousness.

BENEFITS OF BEING RIGHTEOUS

Dearly Beloved, BENEFITS OF BEING RIGHTEOUS "Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord" (Psalm 112:6-7 NIV). More and more people are becoming religious especially in this part of the world. However, it is becoming more difficult to find righteous people who really fear God in his day-to-day activities. In spite of this fact,  the writer of Psalm 112 enumerated some of the benefits that a righteous man would enjoy. Who is a righteous man? Firstly, a righteous man is a person that is uncompromising. He is principled and is known for what he stands for. He is indeed purpose-driven. Secondly, a righteous man is a person that is upright and just in his dealings. While he may not necessarily be blameless, he must be trustworthy and of good reputation. Thirdly, a righteous man is a person that is in right standing with God. He must be somebody into whom God has imputed His righteousness in Jesus Christ and he is living in a way that is pleasing to God. Building on the end of the previous psalm, the writer of Psalm 112, in verse one, said that one who fears the LORD and delights in His Law is blessed. Five blessings or benefits that come to one who is righteous and fears God are enumerated: Firstly, the righteous is blessed with physical and material prosperity because God is righteous (verses 2-3). Secondly, light is given even in darkness for the righteous (verse 4). This could refer to success (in place of failure) or to discernment. Thirdly, the  righteous receives goodness in return for being generous and just (verses 5 and 9). Fourthly, he will be firmly established in his faith, and unshakable with no fear of what man might do to him (verses 6-8). In fact, the righteous' memory will be eternal and blessed (cf. Proverbs 10:7). Fifthly, because the righteous gives generously and is just in his affairs (verses 5 and 9), he will be made strong and honourable by the LORD. Undoubtedly, everyone would want to enjoy all of these benefits. However, how many people are ready to be righteous and genuinely fear God? How many people are uncompromising, upright and are in right standing with God? It may seem as if it does not pay to be righteous in this present-day society, but it really pays to be righteous and genuinely fear God. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for the enablement to be righteous in this world full of unrighteousness.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then his wife said to him, ‘Do you still hold fast to your integrity? [c]Curse God and die!’ But he said to her, ‘You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips’” (Job 2:9-10 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever happens to you, your attitude determines the quality of your life. - Jonathan L. Huie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will your attitude will always be positive towards any situation in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death” (Philippians 1:20 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. - Henry David Thoreau ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, `This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.’ Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, `Remember, O LORD, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.’ And Hezekiah wept bitterly” (Isaiah 38:1-3 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY While God may decide not to answer our prayers in our own ways, He may sometimes leave us to have our ways in our self-centred prayers to our detriment. That is why we have to be very careful of our prayer requests. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not be desperate in asking anything from God, but that you will always allow His perfect will to be done in your life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So it was, when the cloud remained only from evening until morning: when the cloud was taken up in the morning, then [the Israelites] would journey; whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud was taken up, they would journey” (Numbers 9:21 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Christian workplace believer must learn to move when God says move; it is a sign of complete surrender and dependence on God's Spirit to direct our steps. - Os Hillman ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always follow Your guidance in my day-to-day activities.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you” (Colossians 3:13 TEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Give yourself the gift of forgiving others, not because THEY deserve it, but because YOU deserve the serenity and joy that comes from releasing resentment and anger. Unconditional forgiveness is the path to your own inner peace. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always forgive those that have offended me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Sep2019

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Life is always changing around us, but God remains the same and can always be trusted to keep His promises! His faithfulness and love can be counted on from generation to generation. - James Banks ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always rely on the faithfulness of the never-changing God.