Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places" (Psalm 18:32-33 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whether we are new believers just learning to walk in the faith or we are further along in our walk with God, all of us need His guiding, steadying hand. - Keila Ochoa ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, guide me with Your steady hand this month.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more" (Psalm 71:14 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Regardless of how we feel, if we lift up the name of Jesus, He will remove the cloud of discouragement surrounding us and give us His power and strength. - Michael Youssef ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY May Your praise, Lord, continually be on my lips, even when it is hard to praise You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "[The LORD] said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, "The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land."’ Again, he said, ‘You will see them doing things that are even more detestable’" (Ezekiel 8:12-13 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever you are doing secretly thinking that nobody sees you, know that if nobody sees you, God does! Whatever you are thinking secretly in your heart right now, God knows it! You may hide things from man. You cannot hide them from God. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that God will deliver you from secret/hidden sins.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING SECRETLY?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT ARE YOU DOING SECRETLY? "[The LORD] said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, "The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land."’ Again, he said, ‘You will see them doing things that are even more detestable’" (Ezekiel 8:12-13 NIV). Some people of the Judah had been deported to Babylon because of the sins of the people. In spite of this, the other people in the land of Judah continued in their sins. The Spirit of God lifted Prophet Ezekiel up in visions and took him to the city of Jerusalem to show him some of the detestable things that the people of Judah were doing secretly. Interestingly, the people were thinking that because God had forsaken them due to their sins, He did not see them as they continued in the sins. The Spirit showed Ezekiel from one place to the other as these people were doing more and more detestable things that were not hidden from God (see Ezekiel 8). Definitely, these people were punished for their sins (see Ezekiel 9). Many people like those Jews in Ezekiel’s time are doing bad things secretly today thinking that God does not see them. The psalmist vividly described such people and concluded, "Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? The LORD knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile" (Psalm 94:9-11 NIV). Some are doing bad things secretly because they have been disappointed in one way or the other. Others are doing so because they are just wicked. Most of such people prefer acting in the secret or darkness because they would not want their wickedness to be exposed (cf. John 3:19-21). What are you doing secretly thinking that nobody sees you? If nobody sees you, God does! What are you thinking secretly in your heart right now? Would you be proud of your secret acts and thoughts when they are exposed? You may hide things from man. You cannot hide them from God. Always remember the conclusion of the writer of the Ecclesiastes, "For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil" (12:14 NIV). In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that God will deliver you from secret/hidden sins.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:24 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Let us always keep the prayer lines open, knowing God is always there; for we upon His name may call anytime and anywhere. - D. De Haan ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, help me not to relent in my prayers till You fulfil Your purpose in my life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people whom they had acquired in Haran, and they departed to go to the land of Canaan. So they came to the land of Canaan” (Genesis 12:5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Lord has given you an opportunity to grow in faith. He wants you to trust in His faithful care and rest in His unfaltering power. The time to obey has come. - Charles R. Swindoll ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always obey God willingly in all your endeavours.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter what hazards we face—and even when we stumble—we can experience our new life in Christ as we grow in dependence on His boundless power and grace. - Adam R. Holz ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, enable me to be growing daily in Your power and grace.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I will continue to trust God even if he kills me” (Job 13:15 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of pain, thanking God during a trial, trusting him when tempted, surrendering while suffering, and loving him when he seems distant. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always worship God unconditionally.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable. - George S. Patton ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to learn from how people in history have coped with challenges of life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires. - Nelson Mandela ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be to stand in your life uneasy time.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain" (Psalm 104:1-2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Earthly rulers are temporal and mortal while the heavenly King is eternal and immortal. The heavenly King is the real unquestionable King. In fact, He is incomparable to any earthly ruler. He alone is worthy of our worship. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always ascribe the splendour, glory, honour and worship only unto the eternal King.

O WORSHIP THE KING

Dearly Beloved, O WORSHIP THE KING "Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain" (Psalm 104:1-2 NKJV). One of the attributes of God that is prominently pronounced in the Holy Bible is royalty or kingship. Apart from the fact that God is presented as Someone who has a throne (Psalm 9:7-8; 45:6; Psalm 47:8; Isaiah 37:16) and a kingdom (Psalm 145:11-13; Matthew 6:10; Luke 4:43), He is addressed in many places in the Holy Bible as the “heavenly King”, “everlasting King”, “eternal King” (1 Timothy 1:17), “King of kings” (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16), "the King of all the earth" (Psalm 47:6-7), "a great King" (Psalm 47:2; 95:3), "the King, the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:5), "the King of Israel" (Isaiah 44:6; John 1:49), "King of the nations" (Revelation 15:3), and so on. This concept of kingship might have inspired Sir Robert Grant (1779-1838) to compose the popular hymn, “O WORSHIP THE KING”. In fact, Grant based the hymn on Psalm 104 that describes God in His royal majesty. As a trained lawyer-turned politician who was directly involved in royal affairs, Grant knew what it means to be in power and have control over other people. As a devout Christian, he began to compare the kingship of Jesus Christ to the British royalty as he was meditating on Psalm 104. His meditation resulted in the composition of the hymn. In the hymn, Grant enjoined people to worship the King in all His glory above and gratefully sing His power and His love because He is our Shield, our Defender, and the Ancient of Days. This heavenly King is pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise. Grant wanted people to tell of the might of this eternal King and sing of His grace because His robe is the light and space is His canopy. No tongue can recite the bountiful care of this great King. This care is demonstrated in the air and in the light as well as in the dew and the rain. Because the mighty King (who is our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend) can never fail, and His mercies are tender and firm to the end, we children of dust (that are feeble and frail) should put our trust in Him. This King of kings is the measureless Might and unchangeable Love whom angels delight to worship above. His ransomed creation, with glory ablaze, will sing to His praise in true adoration! Earthly kings and other rulers may have some splendour, glory and honour, but they can never be compared to the heavenly King who is splendour, glory and honour personified. The earthly rulers are temporal and mortal while the heavenly King is eternal and immortal. The heavenly King is the real unquestionable King. In fact, He is incomparable to any earthly ruler. He alone is worthy of our worship. O worship the King all glorious above! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will always ascribe the splendour, glory, honour and worship only unto the eternal King.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Matthew 25:13 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Jesus Christ will come back one day. It may be now, it may be later. The fact that He has not come for the past two thousand years does not negate the certainty of His coming. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ will not meet you unprepared.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:15-16 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Call on Jesus Christ when you are in despair. Allow Him to carry your burden for you. If you rely on Him, you will experience Him just when you need Him most. – Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to always rely on Jesus Christ who is ready to help you just when you need Him most.

WHEN YOU FAITHFULLY SERVE THE LORD...

Dearly Beloved, WHEN YOU FAITHFULLY SERVE THE LORD... "After these events, in which King Hezekiah served the LORD faithfully, Sennacherib, the emperor of Assyria, invaded Judah. He besieged the fortified cities and gave orders for his army to break their way through the walls" (2 Chronicles 32:1 TEV). King Hezekiah of Judah was one of the good kings that did well in following the ways of the Lord. He served God faithfully and brought the people back to God. He made them to also faithfully serve Him and observe the Law in an unprecedented way in the history of the kingdom of Judah (see 2 Chronicles 29—31). Nevertheless, in spite of his faithfulness in serving God, a powerful enemy, King Sennacherib of Assyria, rose against his kingdom and wanted to conquer him (2 Chronicles 32:1). King Hezekiah, however, trusted in his God and encouraged his subjects to trust in God. God did not only save him and his kingdom from the enemy, but He also humiliated the enemy (2 Chronicles 32:20-22). Hezekiah later became renowned for his greatness because he served God faithfully (2 Chronicles 32:23). There are many such situations whereby persecutions, sufferings, difficulties and the like arise because of being faithful to God. Faithful people normally face such hardships because of their faithfulness to God. "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Timothy 3:12). However, God knows how He rescues His faithful from the hardship and gives them victory over their adversaries (see 2 Peter 2:9; Psalm 34:15-17). The only prerequisite is total trust in Him. No matter the opposition, the faithful will triumph at the end. Have you been serving God faithfully and it seems that you are being rewarded with opposition and hardship? Continue your faithfulness. Trust totally in Him. You will soon triumph over your enemies. The enemies will be humiliated over your life in Jesus’ name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for God's vindication over your adversaries.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "And [Jesus Christ] said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses’” (Luke 12:15 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you wish to be miserable, think about yourself, think about what you want, what you like, what respect people ought to give you – and then to you, nothing will be pure, you will spoil everything you touch. You will make misery for yourself out of everything good. – Charles Kingsley ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to always guard against all kinds of greed.