Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But God is rich in mercy, and he loved us very much” (Ephesians 2:4 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever the hardship, the suffering, the difficulty we face, it is not bigger or more powerful than the mercy and comfort of God. - Becky Brooks ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, let me experience Your mercy and comfort beyond the hardship, the suffering, and the difficulty of life that I may face.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Feb2020

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 If you want to be miserable, look within; If you want to be distracted, look around; If you want to be peaceful, look up. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, I lift up my eyes to You for Your peace and divine help.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Life is full of challenges. As our faces differ, so our challenges are. - Dickson Madoghwe ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O God, to overcome all the challenges of my life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But Jesus did not trust them, because he knew how all people think. He did not need anyone to tell him what a person was like. He already knew” (John 2:24-25 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to discern who people around you truly are.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do your little bit of good where you are. It is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Desmond Tutu ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to do your little bit of good wherever you are.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The Lord has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: ‘I will set upon your throne the fruit of your body. If your sons will keep My covenant and My testimony which I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore’” (Psalm 132:11-12 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In order to enjoy the lasting covenant of God with His children, you need to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, then be obeying Him and consciously keeping His commands. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you always obey God’s commands so as to enjoy His covenant for your life.

WHAT A LASTING COVENANT!

Dearly Beloved, WHAT A LASTING COVENANT! “The Lord has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: ‘I will set upon your throne the fruit of your body. If your sons will keep My covenant and My testimony which I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore’” (Psalm 132:11-12 NKJV). “Attempt great things for God and expect great things from God.” This is a popular saying attributed to William Carey. It described best the situation of King David when he wanted to build a befitting house for the Ark of the Covenant that symbolized the presence of God with the people of Israel (see 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17). Although, God did not allow him to achieve this feat, nevertheless, God promised that his son that would reign after him would carry out the project. God made more promises to David that included a covenant that his descendants would rule forever. This covenant is ultimately fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ who is the promised Son of David (see 2 Samuel 7:15-16; Matthew 1:1; Romans 1:3; Revelation 22:16). David indeed got greater things than what he expected from God as he attempted great thing for God. Solomon, the son of David who reigned after him, started and completed the building of a befitting temple for God in Jerusalem. Many people believe that Solomon composed Psalm 132 to be sung at the dedication of the temple. He beseeched God to remember the afflictions of his father, David. He reminded God that it was David that originally had the intention of building the temple (verses 1-5). He recalled how the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines and later found in the fields near Kiriath-Jearim (verse 6, see 1 Samuel 6). David later brought the ark to Jerusalem, the seat of power (see 2 Samuel 6). The people yearned to go and worship God by this ark (verses 7-9). As David planned to build a befitting place for the Ark, and God hindered him from doing so, God made a lasting covenant with him and his descendants (verses 11-12). Verses 11 to 18 record the contents of this covenant: descendants of David would be ruling; Jerusalem has been chosen as a dwelling place for God; blessings and provisions would abound; there would be deliverance and joy; the dynasty of David would be firmly established; and David’s enemies would be put to shame. It is interesting to note that God promised not to turn away from this covenant, though He put a condition there that if the descendants of David would keep the covenant (see verses 11-12). God fulfilled all the promises in the covenant in spite of the fact that Solomon and other descendants of David later breached the covenant. God fulfilled the covenant in the life of Jesus Christ when He (Jesus) was on earth, and the covenant will be ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ when He (Jesus) will reign supremely over the whole universe at His second coming. Believers in Christ are enjoying the ingredients of this covenant now. They will ultimately enjoy the covenant when they reign with Jesus Christ at His second coming. What a lasting covenant! Do you want to enjoy this lasting covenant? Accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Obey Him and consciously keep His commands. Do great exploits for God, and He will do greater things for you. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you always obey God’s commands so as to enjoy His covenant for your life.