Spiritual Digest for the Day 07May2017

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.

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 06May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked” (Psalm 9:1 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings! - Henry Ward Beecher ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not have an unthankful heart.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God will follow you to the ends of the earth to give you another opportunity to surrender your life to Him. How many opportunities has He already given you? Is it not time you stopped running and surrendered your life to Him? - Bob Gass ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Surrender your total life to Jesus Christ now, if you have not done so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord has promised that he will not leave us or desert us” (Hebrews 13:5 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY There is peace in knowing that whatever we do and wherever we go, we go with God who promised never to leave or forsake His followers. - Jennifer Benson Schuldt ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always experience the presence of God wherever you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03May2017

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.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I love the Lord for hearing me, for listening to my prayers” (Psalm 116:1 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY There is precious comfort in the assurance that when we pray we are not talking into the air. There is an ear to hear, though we can see no presence, and it is the ear of God our Father. This assures us of loving regard in heaven, and also of prompt and gracious answer. - James R. Miller ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for His listening ears to your prayers.