Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jun2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen: there will be something solid for you to stand upon, or, you will be taught how to fly. - Patrick Overton ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you always to walk by faith into your unknown future. ______________ Happy New Month!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’” (Matthew 25:40 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY There are no small acts of kindness. Every compassionate act makes large the world. - Mary Anne Radmacher ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always do the little in your capacity to make a big difference in the lives of people around you. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my end be like his!” (Numbers 23:10b NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Anyone that will die the death of the righteous has to walk towards it by living a righteous life towards God and other human beings. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to live a life of righteousness so as to be able to die the death of the righteous. ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive” (Genesis 50:20 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY At times, God allows people to play seemingly bad roles in a person's life to make that person fulfil his divine destiny. However, no matter what, the purpose and plan of God for the person will finally come to pass. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to stand in spite of bad situations in your life till the divine purpose for you is fulfilled. ______________ Have a blessed week!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you” (2 Thessalonians 1:6 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Remember God’s justice. He will repay you accordingly. Deal justly with people around you if you want Him to deal justly with you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be just in your dealings with others so that you also will get justice from God. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings. - Ann Landers ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to train you children in the ways of the Lord that will have indelible impact in their lives in the future. ______________ Happy Children's Day!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain” (John 12:24 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It requires faith in a God who operates from a different set of values that are sometimes difficult to measure from human standards. Let death work in you a life that only God can raise up. - Os Hillman ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Give me the faith to understand how You operate in my life, O Lord. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven’” (Matthew 18:21-22 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We never reach a limit when we can say we have forgiven enough. When it comes to forgiving another, you cannot keep score. - K. T. Sim ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to forgive without limit. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The power of our tongues can either build others up or tear them apart and create permanent damage. Work harder at controlling what you say and knowing how to say things - and when not to say things. - Zach Wood ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your tongue will not be a source of sorrow to anyone around you. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did” (Acts 9:36 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY As Christians, we are all called to serve others. This should not be an occasional event, but rather something that is displayed in everything we do. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Heavenly Father, use me as a channel of Your love as I serve others. ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it. - Pearl Buck ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always do your work wholeheartedly as if you are working for God. ______________ Have a marvellous Monday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Why won't God give me what I ask? Why won't he answer my prayer? If only he would go ahead and kill me! If I knew he would, I would leap for joy...” (Job 6:8-10 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It takes spiritual maturity to accept the refusal of God for one’s request especially when one is passing through unpleasant life challenges. One may think that one’s request is the best while God has a better plan than one’s best request. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to accept the refusal of God for your prayer for your own good. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

IF GOD DOES NOT ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS…

Dearly Beloved, IF GOD DOES NOT ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS... “Why won't God give me what I ask? Why won't he answer my prayer? If only he would go ahead and kill me! If I knew he would, I would leap for joy...” (Job 6:8-10 TEV). It is evident from the Bible and life experiences that God does not answer all prayers, even those of His righteous ones! Job was a righteous man. God, Himself, testified to this when Satan tried to accuse Job (see Job 1:8; 2:3). However, God allowed Satan to tempt Job by destroying everything Job had, including his children. Satan even “inflicted loathsome sores on Job from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head” (Job 2:7 NRSV). In his agony, Job prayed that God should kill him, at least to save him from all these suffering (see Job 6:8-10). God did not answer the prayer. To add insult to Job’s injury, his friends were accusing him and his dead children of wrongdoing against God. In spite of Job’s travail and the seeming silence of God to his plight, Job remained steadfast in his faith in God. He could still declared, “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him” and “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth” (Job 13:15; 19:25 NIV). It was as if he knew about this God’s promise: “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome” (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP). God did bless Job in multiple folds at the end of the day. Instead of doing what seemed better to Job, God did His best for him! On many occasions, God has deliberately refused to answer the prayers of His righteous ones. These people would be bitter that God does not do what they seem good for them. It takes spiritual maturity to accept the refusal of God for one’s request especially when one is passing through unpleasant life challenges. One may think that one’s request is the best while God has a better plan than one’s best request. If God does not answer your prayers, what would you do? Would you still remain steadfast in your faith in Him? Are you ready to take His refusal for your request in anticipation for His better plan for you? In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for the grace to be able to accept the refusal of God for your prayer for your own good.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Because [God] has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live” (Psalm 116:2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Knowing that God will show us His love and protection, we can be at rest in difficult times. We can be at peace, strengthened by the assurance of God’s presence and help. - Karen Huang ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always rely on God for He cares for you. ______________ Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we will not need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses do not fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine. - Dwight L. Moody ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to let my light shine into the darkness of the world. ______________ Have a fabulous Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 18May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy!” (Matthew 5:7 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has offered His mercy to you. You will experience that mercy in new ways when you start offering it to others. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be merciful so as to continue to enjoy the mercy of God. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6:7-9 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We cannot sow thistles and reap clover. Nature simply does not run things that way. She goes by cause and effect. - Napoleon Hill ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always do good in order to reap good things in return. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we surrender to God's will, we open ourselves to His divine direction. We begin to see things from His perspective and understand His purposes for our lives. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always surrender to Your will for my life. ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” (James 1:21 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Believers in Jesus Christ are called to live in humble dependence on God and to be devoted to serving others. - Monica La Rose ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always depend on You as I devote my life to serve others. ______________ Have a blessed week!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "How hard it is to find a capable wife! She is worth far more than jewels! ... Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone" (Proverbs 31:10, 31, TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Are you a caring mother? Can your husband and children praise you for being so caring? Are you as precious as gold to your children and your husband? Care more for your children and your husband. The Lord will reward you greatly for it in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy Mothers’ Day! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that as a mother, you will be caring and be as precious as gold to your children and your husband. If you are not a mother, pray that you will always value caring mothers as gold. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

CARING MOTHERS AS PRECIOUS AS GOLD

Dearly Beloved, CARING MOTHERS AS PRECIOUS AS GOLD "How hard it is to find a capable wife! She is worth far more than jewels! ... Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone" (Proverbs 31:10, 31, TEV). The writer of Proverbs 31:10-31 described a noble and virtuous wife, and by inference a noble and virtuous mother, in a graphic way. She is someone who her husband can trust. She is a source of encouragement to him. She is diligent in her work. She is creative. She is generous. She is gentle and wise. Above all, she is caring. No wonder the writer of the passage ended his description with a call to give such woman respect. They are as precious as gold! My mother first demonstrated the attribute of a caring mother to me. Even after I become a married man, she still demonstrated that attribute to me. However, my wife’s caring attribute as a mother surpasses that of my mother. I always admire and appreciate her (my wife’s) motherly care for my children and even me. In fact, she cares for other people around her as well! By nature, women are generally loving and caring. However, some of them are extraordinary with the qualities. Such women really care for their husband and children and any other person or thing around them. Nevertheless, there are women who do not care about their children not to talk of caring about their husbands. There are women who care less about their children and care more about themselves and things of this world. There are women who even do not care about anybody including themselves! Are you a caring mother? Can your husband and children praise you for being so caring? Are you as precious as gold to your children and your husband? Care more for your children and your husband. The Lord will reward you greatly for it in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy Mothers’ Day! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that as a mother, you will be caring and be as precious as gold to your children and your husband. If you are not a mother, pray that you will always value caring mothers as gold.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You may believe there's nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God” (Romans 14:22 NLT). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Guard against extremes if you want to enjoy the freedom grace provides. Treat grace as an undeserved privilege rather than an exclusive right. Remember that while grace came to you freely, it cost the Savior His life. - Charles R. Swindoll ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, do not let me misuse the grace I have in You. ______________ Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it” (Psalm 139:5-6 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The Lord remains in complete control of the smallest details of His creation; He is all-knowing and all-powerful. Knowing us as He does, He puts the necessary controls upon us. - Chuck Swindoll ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY O Lord, let me always be conscious of Your omniscience and omnipotence in all my dealings in life. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, an overflow of God’s Spirit in you. You cannot be gentle without the power of the Holy Spirit. And you do not receive the power of the Holy Spirit until you surrender your life to Jesus Christ. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the spirit of gentleness in all your undertakings. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God meets our needs, our true and genuine needs, not our unrealistic or picky desires that lack wisdom and insight. He knows better than we do what we really need and can use to our benefit. - Mary-Ellen Grisham ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will be able to differentiate between your needs and wants as you are making your requests known to God. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Why won't God give me what I ask? Why won't he answer my prayer? If only he would go ahead and kill me! If I knew he would, I would leap for joy...” (Job 6:8-10 TEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It takes spiritual maturity to accept the refusal of God for one’s request especially when one is passing through unpleasant life challenges. One may think that one’s request is the best while God has a better plan than one’s best request. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to accept the refusal of God for your prayer for your own good. ______________ Have a marvelous Monday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[Thus says the Lord:] ‘Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.... Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand.... Return now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good’” (Jeremiah 18:2, 6, 11 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY While God can make anything out of people, it is the state of the people that will determine what they will become in God’s hands. If the people are obedient to God, He would be good to them, but if they were disobedient, even after warnings, He would relent to be good to them, and form them the ways they deserve. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be obedient to God and do His will so that He will do well with you and make good use of you. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

THE CLAY AND THE POTTER

Dearly Beloved, THE CLAY AND THE POTTER “[Thus says the Lord:] ‘Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.... Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand.... Return now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good’” (Jeremiah 18:2, 6, 11 NKJV). The Bible passage, Jeremiah 18:1-11, that recounts the incident at the potter’s house as an illustration of how God deals with His creatures has been used widely in many sermons and songs/hymns. In most of these sermons and songs, the emphasis has always been on asking God to form people in the ways He wants. However, the point that God wanted to bring out in leading Prophet Jeremiah to that potter’s house to see what the potter was doing with the clay is more or less clay-centred rather than potter-centred. That is, the outcome of what the clay becomes at the wheel will determine what the potter will make out of the clay. If the clay comes out fine at the wheel, the potter is happy with it, but if the clay is marred at the wheel, the potter will make it again into another vessel. So, what the clay becomes depends on the clay, not necessarily on the potter. The application of that incident at the potter’s house as God later pointed it out to Jeremiah supports this proposition. While God can make anything out of people, it is the state of the people that will determine what they will become in God’s hands. If the people are obedient to God, He would be good to them, but if they were disobedient, even after warnings, He would relent to be good to them, and form them the ways they deserve (compare Deuteronomy 28, 30:15-16; Isaiah 1:19-20; 3:10-11). This is in line with the law of sowing and reaping as explained explicitly in the Bible (see Psalm 126:5-6; Proverbs 11:18-19; 22:8; 28:20; Ecclesiastes 11:1; Luke 6:38; John 12:24-25; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Galatians 6:7-10; Philippians 4:14-19; Colossians 3:23-24). As clay in God’s hands, how do you want Him to shape you? This depends on you. If you want to be a useful and honourable vessel in His hands, then, you need to be obedient by cleansing yourself from all sinful acts and sanctifying yourself for His good use (see 2 Timothy 2:20-22; Romans 12:1-2). God is not a capricious God who does things without a reason. You are the major determinant of what He will do with you. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be obedient to God and do His will so that He will do well with you and make good use of you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” (1 John 4:16 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God does not love us because of anything we have or have not done. His love is not based on our worthiness at all, but on His goodness and faithfulness. - James Banks ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for His everlasting love of you that He has demonstrated in His goodness and faithfulness over your life. ______________ Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, ‘Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.’ So Elisha said to her, ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?’ And she said, ‘Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil’” (2 Kings 4:1-2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY So often what we already have in our hand is what Jesus Christ wants us to use to solve our problems. We must add faith to what we already have in our hand. - Os Hillman ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always see what you already have as a stepping stone to what God will do in your life. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Jehoshaphat encouraged the men and gave them instructions…. They marched in front of the army and sang, ‘Give thanks to the Lord! His faithful love will last forever.’ As they began to sing and to praise God, the Lord set an ambush for the army from Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come to attack Judah. The enemy was defeated!” (2 Chronicles 20:21-22 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The next time you are in a predicament, turn your eyes toward God and praise Him for who He is! - Marji Kruger ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will learn how to praise God for who He is even in your predicament. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. - Brian Tracy ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to demonstrate unconditional love to others around you. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02May2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “It is dangerous to be concerned with what other people think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” (Proverbs 29:25 GNT). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God’s purposes for our lives still stand, regardless of what others say or think. When others gossip about us, remember that His opinion—and His love for us—is what matters most. - James Banks ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not bother about people's opinion about you, but about God' opinion and love for you. ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!