Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm" (Daniel 6:3 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To be successful in the marketplace, you must be observant, think more, have a holistic perspective and go the extra mile. Go to work today with a better approach to your work or business, and you will rule the market. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to be able to distinguish myself in my workplace by being diligent in whatever I am doing.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY It is a good thing to ask God for material and financial blessings. Everybody needs them. However, the first thing to seek from God is the wisdom to do His will. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to seek You and Your righteousness first in all my endeavors.

WHAT WOULD YOU SEEK FIRST?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT WOULD YOU SEEK FIRST? "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33 NIV). Can you imagine a person that wants to buy something in the market whose main concern is the additional thing the seller would give him for patronizing him? Or can you imagine a person that has more interest in the insignificant addition to a gift rather than the actual gift? This is what most people do in their approach to God. They would want God to do any other thing for them while they leave the main thing. Many people are ready to spend most of their time asking God for material and financial blessings while they neglect the most important spiritual blessings that He is ready to give those that ask for them. Many would do anything they can to get what they want from God while they refuse to do want God wants from them. The above Bible verse sums it up: "But seek first [God's] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33 NIV). We are to firstly seek the kingdom of God. A Bible commentator puts it this way, "Seek first to be righteous, and to become interested in His favor, and all necessary things will be added to you. He has control over all things, and He can give you what you need. He WILL give you what HE deems best for you." When we firstly seek God and live according to His commands, He will give us even those earthly things that we do not ask for. King Solomon is a good example here. God asked him to ask for anything from Him. Rather than asking for earthly things for his selfish gain, he asked for God's wisdom, and God did not only give him unparalleled wisdom, He gave him even those earthly things that he did not requested for (see 1 Kings 3:1-15). It is a good thing to ask God for material and financial blessings. Everybody needs them. However, the first thing to seek from God is the wisdom to do His will. The psalmist says, "Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart" and "He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them" (Psalms 37:4; 145:19 NIV. See also Psalms 34:9-10; 37:18, 19, 25; 84:11; Mark 10:29-30; 1 Timothy 4:8). Many do not have or/and enjoy material and financial blessings because of their misplaced priority. What would you seek first? In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Points: 1. Lord, help me to seek You and Your righteousness first in all my endeavors. 2. As I am seeking you first Lord, add all these material and financial blessings to your spiritual blessings for me.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God offers His presence to us in life’s darkest moments, which enables us, in turn, to be His presence to the hurting. - Randy Kilgore ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to be a channel of God's comfort to people aroud you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple" (Romans 16:17-18 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY At all times we must be on guard not to misrepresent God’s message to acquire what we want from others. With a heart yielded to God, we must honestly share spiritual truths that will benefit those who hear. - Dennis Fisher ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always share the words of truth sincerely with others.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building" (1 Corinthians 3:9 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Although our mighty heavenly Father does not need our help to accomplish His great works, He equips us and invites us to partner with Him. - Xochitl Dixon ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to join God where He is working around you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY To be a Christian is more than being a member of a church; more than being baptized, and living a good moral life. It is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in which you are willing to take up your cross and follow Him, no matter what. - Billy Graham ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Jesus Christ, enable me to surrender my life totally unto You and to willingly take my cross daily and follow You, no matter what.