Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jun2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Better a handful with quietness than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind” (Ecclesiastes 4:6 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Knowing that your life is short and that you have a finite amount of time and resources, focus on God and His priorities for your life. Consider what you can let go and what you can hold loosely. - Chris Hodges ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always set your priority straight in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31May2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And David said to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord’” (1 Chronicles 28:20 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We will have our fair share of tough transitions in life. But with God in our raft we are not alone. Keeping our eyes on the One who is navigating the rapids brings joy and security. He has taken lots of others through before. - Joe Stowell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be able to keep your eyes on God who has promised to secure you wherever you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30May2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them” (Luke 24:29 ASV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Only those who put their trust in God and invite Him to abide with them can enjoy His presence and grace both in life and in death. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that the Lord will help you to allow Him in your life to abide with you so that you can experience His presence and grace both in life and in death.

ABIDE WITH ME

Dearly Beloved, ABIDE WITH ME “And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them” (Luke 24:29 ASV). One of English favourite hymns is “ABIDE WITH ME” composed by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847), an Anglican clergyman who served nearly half his life as vicar of a church at Brixham, England. According to history, Lyte composed the hymn on the afternoon of the Sun­day he gave his fare­well ser­mon in the par­ish he served so ma­ny years. It was as if he was prepared to die that day as he battled the deadly disease of tu­ber­cu­lo­sis. He died few weeks later. The hymn is lovely in both language and sentiment. However, it seems odd that a hymn about death could become as popular as this one. On closer reflection on the hymn, the reason seems clear because the hymn speaks to us, not only about death, but also about life. It assures us of God's presence and help in life and in death. The hymn is a hymn of hope in God who can abide with one in whatever situation even when all hope is lost and seemingly earthly helpers fail to help. The hymn is a hymn of peace and comfort. The world may be unstable and unreliable, but the hymn reassures us that the unchangeable God will abide with us. The hymn reminds us of the need for the presence and grace of God in every passing hour. These can foil the power of the devil. Because the Lord is there to abide with us and bless us, there is no need of fear of any foe, sickness or even death. In spite of his deteriorating health, Henry Francis Lyte could compose this inspiring hymn because he had put his trust in God. He was ready to die because he had surrendered his life to God and allowed Him to abide with him. The two disciples on the way to Emmaus invited Jesus Christ to abide with them, and they experienced Him more (see Luke 24:28-35). Only those who put their trust in God and invite Him to abide with them can enjoy His presence and grace both in life and in death. Such people will be able to say like Apostle Paul, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21 ASV). Lord, abide with me! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the Lord will help you to allow Him in your life to abide with you so that you can experience His presence and grace both in life and in death.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29May2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[The Lord] decided how many stars there would be in the sky and gave each one a name” (Psalm 147:4 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Our hope for today and forever lies in the loving mercy of God who calls each star by name. - David McCasland ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always put your hope in the loving God who knows each star by name.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28May2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you recognize how much God is for you, it gives you the ability to withstand tremendous rejection from other people. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always recognize how much God is for you in spite of rejection of some people.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27May2021

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate” (Psalm 127:3-5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Our children are the heritage of the Lord. Do not destroy the future of God’s heritage in your care. Our children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be their peace. - Babatunde Isiaka ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your children shall be taught of the Lord and be great in life.