Month: January 2021

Topic: YOU ARE NOT DISADVANTAGED
Biblical Text: ‘ When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, will thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me ‘ [John 5:6-7]

You are not disadvantaged! Do not look down on yourself, rather look up to God. God had a great assignment for Moses but he listed a lot of excuses to suggest to God that he was disadvantaged to take up the great task. He told God, who am I that I should go onto pharaoh and deliver the children of Israelites out of Egypt? He told God again that the Israelites will not believe him. He just felt He was not capable. When God insisted that He was still the chosen one, Moses told God, I am not eloquent, I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. He was continuously pointing out his disadvantages to God. What about Jeremiah? When God chose him, he told God, Lord, you know I am a child, I cannot speak. Every righteous child of God is not disadvantaged! Do not think the predicament you are currently experiencing is because you are disadvantaged, you can win that competition, excel in that job or task that others have failed, you will succeed. Even your trusted counsellors might have told you that you are disadvantaged, do not believe them, trust in the Lord that sent you, the one that qualifies men; He will turn every disadvantage in your life to an advantage just like He did for Moses and Jeremiah!
KNOW IT ∞ God will turn every perceived disadvantage in your life to an advantage.
READ IT ∞ Exodus 4:1, 4:10, Jeremiah 1:6-7
PRAY IT ∞ Father, thank you for turning my disadvantage to an advantage.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 1 Samuel 8-10
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Date: 20.01.2021

Topic: IN HIS PRESENCE
Biblical Text: ‘ And He said, my presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto him; if thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.’ [Exodus 33:14-15]
God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and cry to them to change their ways so that they are not destroyed. Jonah refused to go rather, he arose, boarded a ship and departed unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. Suddenly the ship he boarded began to experience a mighty storm. A storm capable of destroying the ship which includes all passengers aboard. They were afraid. Upon enquiry, they discovered that the trouble they were going through was because of Jonah who fled the presence of God. Moses on the other hand, knew the importance of the presence of God, having fled the land of Egypt before as a murderer, he returned with the presence of the Lord to deliver Gods people from captivity without fear. And great wonders were done through the hands of Moses because of the presence of the Lord. It is the presence of the Lord in our lives that makes all the difference. The presence of God guarantees rest, protects from the wicked and gives you fullness of joy. However, sin drives us away from His presence. Adam and Eve hid from the presence of the Lord when they sinned. Repent today and His presence shall go with you.
KNOW IT ∞ It is God’s presence that makes all the difference in our lives.
READ IT ∞ Jonah 1:2-12, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 51:11
PRAY IT ∞ Father, have mercy on me, cast me not away from your presence.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 1 Samuel 4-7

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Date: 19.01.2021

Topic: ANTIDOTE TO FRUSTRATION
Biblical Text: ‘ Have not I commanded these? Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest’. [Joshua 1:9]

Jane busted into tears, she had just been told that she was not successful in the job interview. This was the sixth time this year she will not succeed in a job interview. All ended with a familiar response, either You are not successful or we will get back to you later. Earlier that day, the landlord served her with a quit notice because she owed over a year house rent. The job was her last hope of making ends meet. Jane was visibly frustrated! Isaac went through a season of frustration. All the wells his fathers servant had dug were covered up by the envious philistines. To get water for his large numbers of cattle was a serious challenge. He was still battling with this when the village head told him to leave the village. Forceful relocation was not what he envisaged. After, he was driven out, he tried digging wells on two different occasions but the enemy strove with him. They wanted to frustrate him, but he kept on digging until he discovered another well which they strove not with him; that same night, God appeared to him with a promise to bless and multiply him. A crucial antidote to frustration is to intensely focus on the outcome by trusting in God and not on the obstacle. The end result will be blessing for you.
KNOW IT ∞ Trusting God is the antidote to frustration.
READ IT ∞ Genesis 26:15, 19:24, Ecclesiastes 7:8
PRAY IT ∞ Father, I trust in you to overcome my season of frustration.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR* ∞ 1 Samuel 1-3

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Date: 19.01.2021

Topic: ANTIDOTE TO FRUSTRATION
Biblical Text: ‘ Have not I commanded these? Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest’. [Joshua 1:9]

Jane busted into tears, she had just been told that she was not successful in the job interview. This was the sixth time this year she will not succeed in a job interview. All ended with a familiar response, either You are not successful or we will get back to you later. Earlier that day, the landlord served her with a quit notice because she owed over a year house rent. The job was her last hope of making ends meet. Jane was visibly frustrated! Isaac went through a season of frustration. All the wells his fathers servant had dug were covered up by the envious philistines. To get water for his large numbers of cattle was a serious challenge. He was still battling with this when the village head told him to leave the village. Forceful relocation was not what he envisaged. After, he was driven out, he tried digging wells on two different occasions but the enemy strove with him. They wanted to frustrate him, but he kept on digging until he discovered another well which they strove not with him; that same night, God appeared to him with a promise to bless and multiply him. A crucial antidote to frustration is to intensely focus on the outcome by trusting in God and not on the obstacle. The end result will be blessing for you.
KNOW IT ∞ Trusting God is the antidote to frustration.
READ IT ∞ Genesis 26:15, 19:24, Ecclesiastes 7:8
PRAY IT ∞ Father, I trust in you to overcome my season of frustration.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR* ∞ 1 Samuel 1-3

© Pastor Tunde Richards & Pastor Oluwafemi Adebayo

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Date: 18.01.2021

Topic: THE WONDERS OF WORSHIP
Biblical Text: ‘ And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand and touched him saying, I will be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleaned. [Matthew 8:2-3]

A family in Nigeria was once at their lowest ebb in their finances, they decided to worship God every night without asking Him for anything. The Lord that loves worship, arose and sent them a helper that same month. And guess from where the help came from? An unknown person in Afghanistan! Beloved, worshipping God provokes wonders. Worship is an opportunity to give gratitude to God by exalting and extolling Him for who He is! In the Biblical text we read, the leper worshipped God and God arose and cleansed him. Halleluyah! One of the wonders that happened in Elijahs ministry was provoked on the altar of worship; fire fell down from heaven to consume a sacrifice that has been completely drenched in water. God always move in an atmosphere of worship. A certain ruler also worshipped Jesus and desired his daughter to be healed. Immediately, Jesus arose and followed him to heal his daughter. God will always move in the direction of your worship to provoke His wonders. As parents loves children that show gratitude so also God loves His children that worship Him continually. Worship God today to provoke His wonders.

KNOW IT ∞ Worship God continually and provoke His wonders in your life.

READ IT ∞ 1 Kings 18:36-39, Matthew 9:18-19, Psalm 96:9

PRAY IT ∞ Father, I worship you O Lord, thank you for everything.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 2 Corinthians 10-13

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