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.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Sep2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places" (Psalm 18:32-33 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whether we are new believers just learning to walk in the faith or we are further along in our walk with God, all of us need His guiding, steadying hand. - Keila Ochoa ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, guide me with Your steady hand this month.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more" (Psalm 71:14 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Regardless of how we feel, if we lift up the name of Jesus, He will remove the cloud of discouragement surrounding us and give us His power and strength. - Michael Youssef ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY May Your praise, Lord, continually be on my lips, even when it is hard to praise You.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Aug2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY "[The LORD] said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, "The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land."’ Again, he said, ‘You will see them doing things that are even more detestable’" (Ezekiel 8:12-13 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Whatever you are doing secretly thinking that nobody sees you, know that if nobody sees you, God does! Whatever you are thinking secretly in your heart right now, God knows it! You may hide things from man. You cannot hide them from God. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that God will deliver you from secret/hidden sins.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING SECRETLY?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT ARE YOU DOING SECRETLY? "[The LORD] said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, "The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land."’ Again, he said, ‘You will see them doing things that are even more detestable’" (Ezekiel 8:12-13 NIV). Some people of the Judah had been deported to Babylon because of the sins of the people. In spite of this, the other people in the land of Judah continued in their sins. The Spirit of God lifted Prophet Ezekiel up in visions and took him to the city of Jerusalem to show him some of the detestable things that the people of Judah were doing secretly. Interestingly, the people were thinking that because God had forsaken them due to their sins, He did not see them as they continued in the sins. The Spirit showed Ezekiel from one place to the other as these people were doing more and more detestable things that were not hidden from God (see Ezekiel 8). Definitely, these people were punished for their sins (see Ezekiel 9). Many people like those Jews in Ezekiel’s time are doing bad things secretly today thinking that God does not see them. The psalmist vividly described such people and concluded, "Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? The LORD knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile" (Psalm 94:9-11 NIV). Some are doing bad things secretly because they have been disappointed in one way or the other. Others are doing so because they are just wicked. Most of such people prefer acting in the secret or darkness because they would not want their wickedness to be exposed (cf. John 3:19-21). What are you doing secretly thinking that nobody sees you? If nobody sees you, God does! What are you thinking secretly in your heart right now? Would you be proud of your secret acts and thoughts when they are exposed? You may hide things from man. You cannot hide them from God. Always remember the conclusion of the writer of the Ecclesiastes, "For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil" (12:14 NIV). In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that God will deliver you from secret/hidden sins.