Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Feb2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But God will rescue me; he will save me from the power of death” (Psalm 49:15 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter what you may be passing through, the Lord will indeed rescue you and give you a big testimony. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, rescue me from every evil situation that I may be passing through today.

DO NOT SADDEN GOD!

Dearly Beloved, DO NOT SADDEN GOD! “Behold, I am pressed under you and I will press you down in your place as a cart presses that is full of sheaves” (Amos 2:13 AMP). Historically, God was so gracious to the people of Israel. A handful of people that went down to sojourn in Egypt became a great threatening nation to their hosts. God raised leaders in Moses, Aaron, Miriam and other prophets for the Israelites and brought them out of Egypt with many signs and wonders against the Egyptians. He led them in the wilderness for forty years providing for them and protecting them from all dangers. He drove powerful nations out of Canaan so that the Israelites could inherit the Promised Land. He settled them down in that land flowing with milk and honey. In spite of these, the Israelites were not grateful. They did all kinds of wrong things against God. They insulted the prophets sent to them by God. In fact, they abandoned their God for other gods. God was so depressed by their actions that He promised to depress them by their enemies (see Amos 2:6-16). The sin of the world during the time of Noah had also made God to be sad that He destroyed the then world (see Genesis 6:6-7). Today, many people are like the ungrateful Israelites. In spite of God’s goodness to them, they continue to wallow in sins that make God sad. Most of such people are only religious, they are not spiritual. In spite of the teachings of the Bible to live rightly with God and other people, they prefer to live sinfully. They, indeed, sadden God by their behaviours. If these people refuse to repent, God will not hesitate to bring His judgment on them, but “He is patient with [them], not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 NIV). Are you like those ungrateful Israelites? Do you do things that sadden God? Repent now before it too late. God will indeed bring His fierce judgment against all those that are doing contrary to His will. Do not sadden God this year by your actions. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will not do things that will sadden God this year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord was sorry that he had made people on the earth. It made him very sad in his heart” (Genesis 6:6 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In spite of God’s goodness to many people, they continue to wallow in sins that make God sad. Do not sadden God this year by your actions. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not do things that will sadden God this year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Being excited about something is not enough. You must also know what you are doing. Don’t rush into something, or you might do it wrong” (Proverbs 19:2 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. - Saint Francis de Sales ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace never to be in hurry, but to be dilligently doing your tasks in order to succeed in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me’” (Matthew 25:40 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Your example is far more influential and inspiring than any words of instruction, or threats, or even words of encouragement. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always demonstrate Your love to other people around me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you are going through a problem you cannot fix, do not give up. Just look up! - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always look up to God for help all the time.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Jan2021

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 God remains faithful, despite what we have, or have not, done. His faithfulness is not dependent on who we are, but rather on who He is. - Mike Wonch ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always rely on the faithfulness of God all the time.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near when you will say, ‘I have no delight in them’” (Ecclesiastes 12:1 NASB). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Getting close to God while we are strong and healthy prepares us to lean on Him for support and hope when difficult days in life come. - Lawrence Darmani ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to serve you while I still have the strength to do so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever assignment you are given in life, do it with passion mixed with purpose and with the right perspective. You are guaranteed finishing and finishing well. - Supo Ayokunle ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to finish well as you do your given assignment with passion, purpose and right perspective.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 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, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:43-45 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Every human being (even those that are dead already) has enemies and those that do not wish them well. As a child of God, to resemble your heaven Father, it is your responsibility to love these enemies and pray for them. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always love your enemies and pray for those who maltreat you.

ON LOVING AND PRAYING FOR ENEMIES

Dearly Beloved, ON LOVING AND PRAYING FOR ENEMIES “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 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, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:43-45 NKJV). Jesus Christ says that you should love your enemies and pray for them! This may sound strange, but that is the gospel truth laid down by Jesus Christ. There is no other interpretation that can be given to it. It is one of the seemingly difficult teachings of Jesus Christ for an ordinary natural person. However, for a person that has totally yielded himself to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, it is not difficult to do. An ordinary natural person would ask: “How can one love and pray for one’s enemies?” In the Old Testament and other human teachings and practices, it is “an eye for an eye”, and hatred for anyone who hates another person (see Exodus 21:23-25; Leviticus 24:19-21). It is called the law of retaliation. However, Jesus Christ reinterpreted the law by saying that one should demonstrate love toward one’s enemy by doing good to them. One of such goodness to the enemy is to wish the enemy well. There is this injunction as taught also by other writers of the New Testament (see Romans 12:19-21; 1 Peter 3:9). It is one of the attributes of God who despite the hostility of humankinds to Him on most occasions still demonstrates His love to them and continue to care for them. If God can love humankinds irrespective of what they are doing or not doing to Him, a Christian who is a child of God should resemble his/her heaven Father in loving even his enemies. Jesus Christ did not only teach this principle, He also demonstrated it on the cross as He prayed for people that crucified Him and others that were making jest of Him (see Luke 23:34). Stephen, when he was been stoned to death, also did similar thing as he was about to die (see Acts 7:60). Every human being (even those that are dead already) has enemies and those that do not wish them well. As a child of God, to resemble your heaven Father, it is your responsibility to love these enemies and pray for them. Let God vindicate you and handle the enemies in His own way. Love your enemies and pray for those who maltreat you. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for the grace to always love your enemies and pray for those who maltreat you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service]" (1 Corinthians 9:27 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Discipline must be your watchword if you want to sustain success; you cannot afford to do what everyone else is doing if such will not further your cause. You cannot live the way your friends live, think the way they think, say what they say and indulge in what they indulge. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, enable me to discipline myself so that I will be counted worthy for the prize in Your kingdom.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Then Jesus said to all the people: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross each day and follow me" (Luke 9:23 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Following Christ as His disciple is a costly, unselfish decision. It calls for a radical examination of our self-centered life. - Charles R. Swindoll ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to totally deny yourself as you follow Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If you feel someone has wronged you, forgive them. Forgive others because the Lord forgave you" (Colossians 3:13 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. - Martin Luther King, Jr. ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to forgive and demonstrate love to those that have offended you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "When we heard this, we and the others there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem. But he answered, 'What are you doing, crying like this and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus'" (Acts 21:12-13 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you. - Denis Waitley ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to forge ahead in spite of any obstacle.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? ... But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation” (Psalm 13:1, 5 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God remains God no matter what. He will act in His own way and at His own time to deliver. He does not forget nor abandon His own. Continue to trust in Him. You will soon testify to His goodness over your life. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will continue to trust in God no matter the situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The eternal God is our hiding place; he carries us in his arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast, there by His love overshaded, sweetly my soul shall rest. - Fanny Crosby ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be safe in the arms of Jesus no matter the blight of sorrow, doubts and fears of this world you may be facing.

SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

Dearly Beloved, SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS “The eternal God is our hiding place; he carries us in his arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27 CEV). I am always captivated with hymns composed by Fanny Crosby – one of the most prolific hymn writers in Christian history. Although the hymn, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” is probably not her most well-known hymn, it is another inspiring hymn. Fanny Crosby’s personal testimony is not only powerful, but her writings are a constant reminder to maintain the proper perspective about life, about grace, about trials and tribulations, and about God. The story behind this particular hymn is a rather difficult one. According to a source, the thought behind this hymn came to Mrs. Crosby after an awful tragedy in her life. She was pregnant, but lost the baby during childbirth. She was so personally devastated by the event that she hardly spoke to anyone about it. Years later, a musician, William H. Doan, stopped by her apartment and wanted her to write words for a tune he just composed. Having listened to the tune, Crosby exclaimed, “That’s ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus!’” She at once retired to an adjoining room, where she spent half an hour alone and wrote the words of this hymn. She felt that it was written for the bereaved, especially mothers that have lost their children. Fanny Crosby felt safe in the arms of Jesus Christ and on His gentle breast where His love over shaded. So, her soul sweetly rested in the arms. She felt safe from corroding care, and from the world’s temptations. Thus, sin cannot harm her there. She was free from the blight of sorrow, and from her doubts and fears, though there remain only a few more trials and a few more tears. Jesus was her heart’s dear Refuge because she believed that Jesus has died for her. Consequently, her trust was ever firm on the Rock of Ages. Confidently, she could wait here with patience, till the night was over, till she saw the morning Break on the golden shore. In spite of her life’s travails, she was indeed safe in the arms of Jesus Christ. What trying time are you passing through? Are you safe in the arms of Jesus in your trying times? Will you not throw yourself into those safe arms and gentle breast of Jesus Christ? Your soul will surely find rest from all corroding care, the blight of sorrow, doubts and fears of this world if you do. Safe in the arms of Jesus! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: I pray that you will be safe in the arms of Jesus no matter the corroding care, the blight of sorrow, doubts and fears of this world you may be facing in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised him from death. I want to share in his sufferings and be like him even in his death” (Philippians 3:10 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is not enough to have a desire to follow God; we must put our energy into getting to know Him. - Os Hillman ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to move closer to God in other to know Him more.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (Luke 12:48 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you use what little you may have to serve the Lord with all your heart, you will find that He can do great things when you begin to do your part. - Dave Sper ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Enable me, Lord, to give my best to You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Jan2021

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 God always sees you and always knows what you need. And because God is love, he will never forsake you, including when you are in need. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Meet me at the very point of my needs, O Lord!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Peter said to him, ‘We have left everything to follow you!’ ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus replied, ‘no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age... and in the age to come, eternal life’” (Mark 10:28-30 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We can find hope by putting everything in God’s hands and then trusting Him for the outcome. - Dave Branon ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Give me the grace, O Lord, to be able to surrender everything in my life to You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister” (Hebrews 6:10 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God values faithful service over fame. He can use us powerfully wherever we are—even when no one is looking. - James Banks ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will serve God faithfully this year 2021, and that He will value and reward your faithful service to Him in His own way before the end of the year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:24 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY As you continue in the journey of the year 2021, be ready to walk with God faithfully in prayer, personal and corporate Bible studies, and fellowshipping with other Christians. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to faithfully walk with God this year 2021 so as to have His favour in the year.

WALK WITH GOD FAITHFULLY

Dearly Beloved, WALK WITH GOD FAITHFULLY “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:24 NKJV). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was not found, because God had taken him’; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:5-6 NKJV). Once again, I welcome you to the Year 2021, a year that one should walk with God more faithfully. What does it mean to walk with God? To walk with God means to live for Him, and to be ready to die for, and in Him. Apostle Paul summarised this in Philippians 1:21, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (NKJV). Anyone who will walk with God must first believe that God exists, and that He is omnipresent and omniscient. This is comforting and at the same time a caution. It is comforting because you are walking with Someone who is there to protect you and take care of you wherever you may find yourself this year. No wonder, the psalmist could say, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You [that is, God] are with me…” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV). It is, however, a caution because you cannot hide anything from Him, and He “will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil” (Ecclesiastes 12:14 NKJV). He is the One and the only Supreme Being to trust and worship. He is to be faithfully sought. This is the only way to please God and have His favour in the New Year (see Hebrews 11:6). Enoch was the first person in the Bible to be recorded to walk faithfully with God, and he was rewarded greatly by not experiencing physical death (see Genesis 5:21-24; Hebrews 11:5). Noah also walked with God in a generation that made God to grieve that He created human beings. God favoured him, and he (together with his family members) was saved from the flood that destroyed the whole world (see Genesis 6:8-9). Abraham walked faithfully with God, and he became a friend of God and father of faith and father of many nations. Jehoshaphat walked with God, and God established his kingdom (see 2 Chronicles 17:3-5). As you continue in the journey of the year 2021, be ready to walk with God faithfully in prayer, personal and corporate Bible studies, and fellowshipping with other Christians. It shall be well with you. You shall prosper in all your endeavours. You shall be established in Jesus’ name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for the grace to faithfully walk with God this year 2021 so as to have His favour in the year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “‘Come,’ [Jesus Christ] said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?’” (Matthew 14:29-31 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Stay close to Jesus. This is always the best route to take. This is always the right choice. Warm weather or cold icy conditions: Stay close to Jesus. - Tom Norvell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, help me to always stay closer to You no matter my situation.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. - Sarah Ban Breathnach ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your expectation of better life will not be dashed.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You are important to God! He has a plan and purpose for your life. He will equip you for every ministry He calls you to do. Seek His will, find your place of service, and pursue with perseverance all that God wants to do in and through your life. He will faithfully lead you and empower you! – Ed Powell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Fulfil Your plan in my life, O Lord!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Self-examination done dutifully, diligently and decisively is the best examination one can perform in life. - EA Falade ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to do a dutifully, diligently and decisively self-examination of your life and adjust accordingly.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:20-21 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we share the good news that Christ paid the penalty for sin, we are doing the work of God’s ambassadors. - Dennis Fisher ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be a good ambassador for Christ this year as you share His good news by words and deeds.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What a comfort to know that God is always with us - we do not need to go through life alone! - Cindy Hess Kasper ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always experience the presence of God this year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Jan2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “O you afflicted one, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of crystal, and all your walls of precious stones" (Isaiah 54:11-12 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you can walk faithfully with God this year, He will not forsake you. He will rather beautify you with His blessings, breakthrough and peace of mind. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to faithfully walk with God this year in order to enjoy His blessings.

YOU WILL NOT BE FORSAKEN THIS YEAR!

Dearly Beloved, YOU WILL NOT BE FORSAKEN THIS YEAR! “‘For a mere moment I have forsaken you, but with great mercies I will gather you. With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; but with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,’ says the LORD, your Redeemer” (Isaiah 54:7-8 NKJV). Once again, I wish you a Happy New Year (2021)! The year 2020 has come and gone with all its ups and downs. Glory be to God for surviving that unique year! It was as if the year would not come to an end. In spite of all odds, the year has become history. It was as if the Lord forsook the world in the year. However, He did not! He still demonstrated His faithfulness over the affairs of the world in the year. COVID-19 might have ravaged the whole world throughout the year causing untold hardship on people worldwide, yet, the Lord is still good to His people. Even, in spite of the fact that the world has entered the seemingly second wave of the global pandemic, the Lord is still faithful. He has not forsaken the world, and He will not forsake His creation. The people of Israel found themselves in captivity in Assyria and Babylon, though because of their sins. They were tormented by their captors. They became devastated. They were like barren women in their lands of captivity. However, God promised that they would become fruitful again. He promised that they would sing songs of victory again. The reason is that God with His everlasting kindness would have mercy again on His people. He would lavish them with His lovingkindness. He would establish His covenant of peace with them. He would also make them to stand firm and prosper their endeavours (see Isaiah 54:7-13). This is the promise of God for the world in this year 2021. COVID-19 and other devastating events of 2020 might have ravaged the world, both individuals and corporate bodies. It might have seemed as if God has forsaken the world. However, the Lord will have compassion on the people of the world with His great mercy and everlasting kindness in this year 2021. He will lavish people with His lovingkindness. He will establish His covenant of peace with them. He will make them to stand firm and prosper their endeavours this year. Do you believe this? You will not be forsaken this year. The Lord will have compassion on you with His great mercy and everlasting kindness. He will lavish you with His lovingkindness. He will establish His covenant of peace with you. He will make you to stand firm and prosper your endeavours this year in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy and prosperous New Year! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will experience the great mercy and everlasting kindness of God this year.