Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not despise this small beginning, for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin, to see the plumbline in the hand of Zerubbabel” (Zechariah 4:10 TLB). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not despise your small beginning! The Lord will make it great. You will do great exploits through that small thing. The present obstruction will become a stepping-stone to your greatness. The greatness will indeed be through you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not despise your small beginning no matter how small it is, but will always look out for how to maximise it.

DO NOT DESPISE YOUR SMALL BEGINNING

Dearly Beloved, DO NOT DESPISE YOUR SMALL BEGINNING “Do not despise this small beginning, for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin, to see the plumbline in the hand of Zerubbabel” (Zechariah  4:10 TLB). David was wandering from place to place as he tried to escape from King Saul that was seeking to kill him. In spite of the fact that he has been secretly anointed to be the next king of Israel with outstanding qualities and performances that made him stood out for the exalted position, he was not safe. It seemed there was no hope for him. He had to even relocate his parents and their household to another country for safety. In this distress, “[some others] who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered round him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him” (1 Samuel 22:2 NIV). There was tendency for David to despise himself and these people because of their peculiar problems. However, he did not. He became their leader, and trained them to be brave like him. These seemingly despised people later became mighty men of valour that did great exploits for David and the land of Israel. Their exploits were recorded in 2 Samuel 23:8-39. The Lord has made it that the beginning of many great things is always small. No wonder, He told people through Prophet Zechariah that they should not despise the days of small beginnings because the hands of Zerubbabel that started the small things would definitely finish the work. From history, in spite of all odds, that small beginning became something great. Many other great things were once seemingly despised small things in the beginning. What is the small thing you are doing now? What do you consider as a small beginning? Are you leading a seemingly despised small group or project? What and/or who are your present obstacles in making the small thing great? Do not despise this small thing! The Lord will make it great. You will do great exploits through that small thing. The present obstruction will become a stepping stone to your greatness. The greatness will indeed be through you. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will not despise your small beginning no matter how small it is, but will always look out for how to maximise it.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I always pray to the great and glorious Father, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that he will give you the Spirit, who will let you know truths about God and help you understand them, so that you will know him better” (Ephesians 1:17 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Knowing Christ brings the only real meaning and purpose to the human soul. Spend time today getting to know the Lord in a more intimate way. - Os Hillman ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to always spend time with You to be able to know You better.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And the mystery is this: Because of Christ Jesus, the good news has given the Gentiles a share in the promises that God gave to the Jews. God has also let the Gentiles be part of the same body” (Ephesians 3:6 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Praise God for our salvation. It unlocks for us the mystery of unity as people of any and all backgrounds become one in Jesus. - Dave Branon ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank God for the mystery that unlocks the obstacle that might have stood against anyone from becoming a Christian.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, ‘Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it’” (Numbers 13:30 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they have not half the strength you think they have. - Norman Vincent Peale ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be able to stand up to your obstacles.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him” (Nahum 1:7 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever problem we face, we can thank God for knowing how to resolve it, and praise Him for His loving wisdom in steering us through whatever sea of confusion we face. - Paul Adams ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Thank You, Lord, for knowing about what I am passing through.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Oct2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For [God] Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We must know and understand that God has not forgotten about us and He knows what we can bear better than ourselves. When we feel as though we cannot go on, God knows what we are going through, what we can handle and he will never leave us or forsake us. - Timothy Jackson, Jr. ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Let me always feel Your presence with me, O Lord.