Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. - Eddie Rickenbacker ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will have the courage to do what you are afraid to do.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs" (1 Timothy 6:9-10 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Although money is not evil, it can prevent us from inheriting true riches if accumulating it is the goal of our lives. — Julie Ackerman Link ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that money will not prevent you from inheriting true riches in Christ.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, ‘I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,’ we can boldly quote, ‘God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6 MSG). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God has a way of showing us that it will be all right. He has promised never to leave us or forsake us, and He never will. - John Patterson ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, let me feel Your presence in all my endeavours this week.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want...” (Psalm 23:1 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What a great privilege to have Jesus Christ as our Great Shepherd! Put your total trust in Him. You will never be in wants. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will learn to rely on God so as not to be in want.

THE SHEPHERD PSALM

Dearly Beloved, THE SHEPHERD PSALM "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want...” (Psalm 23:1 NIV). This psalm is one of the most popular psalms. Many people have learnt it by heart right from their childhood. The thrust of the psalm is the trust in the Lord who is like a shepherd to the composer of the psalm, David. David, being once a shepherd, knew the relationship of the shepherd to the sheep. He knew how the sheep usually rely on the guidance, protection and provision of the shepherd. He therefore applied that relationship and reliance on himself and God. Because God was his shepherd, David said he would not be in want. This does not mean that he would have all that he might selfishly desire, but all he needed. Ordinarily, sheep need two basic things - "green pasture" where they can find good food, and a place where they can conveniently drink water. So anyone who puts his total trust in God will experience both physical and spiritual nourishment from God. Such person can claim the promise in Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" (NIV. See also Matthew 6:33). Apart from divine nourishment, anyone who trusts God will experience divine restoration. As the shepherd leads his sheep to quiet waters for rest and cleansing, likewise, the Lord will restore or refresh the souls of all who trust in Him. That is, He will provide forgiveness and peace to all who follow Him. The Lord will lead all who trust in Him in the right way. He will guide them in all their ways and make sure that they do not go astray. Even if they mistakenly do, He will, because of His reputation, bring them back to the fold (see Luke 15:3-7). Closely related to this is God's protection for all who put their trust in Him. If such people find themselves in dangerous situation, they need not fear any evil. The reason is that God is with them to protect them just as the shepherd would use his rod and staff to protect his sheep from such situation. Believers in God are never in situations that the Lord is not aware of, for He never leaves or forsakes His people (see Hebrews 13:5). Verse 5 corroborates the affirmation of David in the latter part of verse 1 - the Lord will provide for him. As a good host provide for the comfort of his guest, so the Lord will provide abundantly for all those who trust in Him, even in the presence of their enemies! Having realized that the goodness, love, and mercy of God would be with him throughout his life, David, in response to all these, resolved to always be in God's presence forever. Jesus Christ said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep" (John 10:11 NIV. See also Isaiah 40:11). What a great privilege to have Him as our Great Shepherd! However, have you made Him your shepherd? Are you putting your total trust in Him? Be like David! Put your total trust in Him. You will never be in wants. Amen! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will learn to rely on God so as not to be in want.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me" (Philippians 3:12 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not remain "you" but build up yourself. Learn to add value to your life at all times. Allow God to turn your challenges to channels of blessings; and stumbling blocks to stepping stones for you. - Joshua Sunday IbukunOluwa ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to learn how to add values to my life at all times.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Sep2016

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we turn our worries into prayer, we discover that God is faithful in unexpected ways! — James Banks ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to learn how to turn my worries into prayers.