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"Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Matthew 7:9" Devotion : The LORD God Almighty is wiser in answering our prayer request than what man can possibly do. God is not insensitive to our request to give us what we have not asked for; He will possibly not give us what we ask for if what we are asking will destroy us because He loves us so much and cannot afford losing us. If you are a child of God and it seems you are not receiving what you have prayed for, try to reexamine your request. Find out if the Holy Scriptures support your request; if the Word of God supports it then wait patiently for it in faith. As children of God, we should be students of the Holy Scripture so that we do not pray amiss (James 4:3). Dear beloved, does it seem your requests are not answered? What do you plan to do? Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19" Devotion : The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross and went to hell for our sake. In hell He defeated the devil and his cohort of darkness, and took away from them the key of death and hell (Revelation 1:18). Afterwards He limited the devil and his cohort of darkness under our feet. Jesus Christ stated in the opening Scripture that He has given us power to continually tread or trample the devil, demons, and the like under our feet and nothing will hurt us. If anybody asks you where the devil and his demons are, be quick to tell them that they are under your feet. The devil and his demons only have power to deceive and invent lies. Never be afraid of the devil and his demons, and their tricks to create fear and doubt in you. Keep trampling upon them. Hallelujah! Share your comments and testimonies here! http://play.google....

"For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. Isaiah 30:15" Devotion : Jesus Christ made it easy for mankind to be saved: the Israelites and other nations or Gentiles can now be saved by one Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ used His blood to atone for the sin of the world; therefore, in repentance and rest all who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Acts 2:21). After you are saved, be still or quiet and have confidence or trust in the Lord Jesus Christ in every situation; our trust in Him makes more grace available to us to overcome every opposing situation. Hallelujah! What God hates is murmuring and complaining; instead He wants us to be quiet and look up to Him in faith and He will do it. Praise the Lord! Dear beloved, have you stopped murmuring and complaining? Trust Jesus - He knows what He is doing; He shall surely come to your aid! Share your com...

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:22" Devotion : Elohim created living things to produce fruit to glorify Him and also be of benefit to other creations of His. The reason for Jesus Christ cursing the fig tree is because the fig tree did not glorify Him by producing fruits to meet His need. In like manner, when the Holy Spirit comes into the heart of the born again Christian, He expects him to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, to glorify Him and be of benefit to humanity. When people have tasted the fruit of the Holy Spirit borne by the child of God, they give glory and testimony to the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The child of God who bears this fruit is promoted and given grace to move from glory to glory. Hallelujah! Dear beloved, are you bearing the fruit of the Spirit? Share your testimonies here! http://play.google.com/store/app...

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31" Devotion : The glory of God is the beauty, majesty, splendor, and brightness of God. Fueling the glory of God are the praise, worship, thanksgiving, and admiration given unto Him. He uses the praise, worship, thanksgiving, and admiration to sustain and beautify His creation. Our main focus in life is to glory God, hence, our thoughts and actions should be geared towards glorifying God. As believers in Christ Jesus, what we eat, drink, put on our body, or whatsoever we do, we should do to the praise of the name of Christ Jesus and our Father in heaven. When we do that we will earn the respect and accolade of our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ; and they will be closer to you and make their home with you (John 14:23). Dear beloved what did you learn from this gospel? Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses...

"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Hebrews 13:17" Devotion : It pays when disciples, members, citizens and subordinates obey their leaders. It is even vital in the church for members to obey and submit to the leaders placed over them. Jesus Christ, the bishop, has appointed shepherds, pastors or leaders to carry out His work on earth. They will give account to every soul entrusted under their care; therefore, in as much as they have a responsibility, the members also have a responsibility to support them. Their support is in their obedience and submission so that the shepherds can do their work with joy. When they work with joy, blessings flow to the members. On the other hand, when they don't get the support because of disobedience and insubordination, they are grieved; and instead of blessing flowi...

"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. Lamentations 3:22" Devotion : Mercy is a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion. Truly indeed it is the mercies of God that we are not consumed. God's mercies endure forever (Psalms 136:1). The mercies of God sent Jesus Christ, who knew no sin, to die for the sin of mankind. Because of the mercies of God the murderer, thief, prostitute, drunkard, liar, etc. can be saved by Jesus Christ. Dear beloved, wherever you are, whatever you have done, the mercies of God can extend to you, for His compassion fails not. Take advantage of God's mercies and be blessed. The mercies of God can pick you from poverty and place you among kings (2 Samuel 9:1-13). Jesus Christ was a man of compassion (Matthew 9:36). Hallelujah! Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Philippians 2:14" Devotion : The Christian can be blameless and harmless as the light of the world. The way to become blameless and harmless is to do away with murmurings and disputing. Murmuring and disputing are signs of lack of faith and trust in the God we serve. Complaining does not get anything done. Instead of murmuring, disputing, and complaining, we should worship and praise God, and make melodies in our heart; afterwards ask God for His way and go ahead to do what He has destined for us to do. We are the lights in our world so we have to show the world the way to go; the way to go is to shine goodness, hope and inspire confidence in people to trust our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear beloved, do you murmur, dispute, and complain? What would you do to overcome them? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23" Devotion : Heaven has endorsed whatever the children of God will believe. No wonder our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said all things are possible to those who believe. The personal question we need to ask ourselves is "Do I believe?" If I do then it is possible for me to receive whatever I have prayed for. Any time we pray and sense doubt and unbelief, we should rebuke it and openly declare, "I believe I have received what I have prayed for." The doubt or unbelief will vanish. Also we should try to dissociate from people, words, and anything that brings doubt and unbelief to us. Dear beloved, what are you believing God for? What are you trying to achieve? If you believe it is possible you will have it. Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6" Devotion : Life is about making choices, even refusing to make a choice is a choice in itself. Believers in Christ Jesus must make a choice to either be carnally minded or spiritually minded. To be carnally minded is to walk in the natural mindset: thinking of temporal things, talking by feeling, acting according to feeling, and living according to the human senses; these can only lead to suffering, doubt, unbelief, and finally death. To be spiritually minded is to walk in the supernatural mindset: thinking of eternal things, talking by faith, acting in line with the Holy Scriptures, and living by the Holy Spirit; these lead to peace, greater faith, believing, wealth, and life, praise the Lord! Dear beloved, what did you learn from this gospel? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. Psalms 103:7" Devotion : Yahweh is really a divine strategist: He treats every child of His the same. When His leaders know His ways they are then able to explain to the followers the acts of God. The Israelites were fond of enjoying the acts of God: they enjoyed manna from heaven, quails from God, and crossed the Red Sea and River Jordan. Moses on the other hand was made to know the ways of God: he was shown the route to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, asked to strike the rock to get water for the children of Israel, raise the rod to divide the Red Sea and allowed to see the back of God. Dear beloved, do you want to be a leader for God or a follower for God? Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1" Devotion : Apostle Paul is a true leader: he will go as far as begging or pleading with his converts to get them to do what God wants. The opening scripture shows that Christians who present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, will be in a position to renew their mind with the Holy Scriptures; after renewing their mind, their mind will then be sound to prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. On the other hand, Christians who do not present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, will conform to the dictate of the world; they will also not be able to renew their mind with the Holy Scriptures so they cannot prove the will of God. Dear beloved, have you presented your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God? ...

"Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Proverbs 8:14" Devotion : Counsel, sound wisdom, understanding, and strength are all qualities of the wisdom of God. In other words, a man who has received the wisdom of God will function in giving good counsel, operate in sound wisdom, understand deeper revelations, and shall operate in divine health. These benefits of wisdom should inspire Christians to pursue the wisdom of God. Dear beloved, do you operate in the wisdom of God? Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Psalms 31:24" Devotion : The Almighty God cannot tell us to exhibit any virtue which is not already in our spirit. Boldness is a virtue that the Holy Spirit has deposited inside the spirit of the believer in Christ Jesus (Acts 1:8). Hope is to expect with confidence. In other words, if you have confidence in God, expecting Him to do something for you, be bold and go to Him in prayer and your heart will be strengthened to receive from Him (Hebrews 4:16). Dear beloved, don't be afraid to pray to God even if you have sinned. He said come to Him boldly and you shall receive grace. Even confess your sins boldly in a repented disposition and He will forgive you. Hallelujah! Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. John 1:9" Devotion : Anyone who cultivates the habit of disobedience to God's Word, and does not dwell in the teachings of Christ, doesn't have God. Living a life of disobedience to the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of Christ Jesus is the character of the devil and his cohort of darkness; therefore, any person who has such a character cannot belong to God and our Lord Jesus Christ. The teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ consist of the Father, the Son of God, salvation, healing, faith, patience, work, life, death, righteousness, etc. These teachings are found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. All who dwell in or abide in these doctrines of Christ have received the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Dear beloved, what shows that you have God and the Lord Jesus Christ? Share your comments here! ...

"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Peter 3:10" Devotion : The Apostle Peter by the revelation of God spoke about the passing away of the present heaven and Earth. Our Lord Jesus Christ also touched on this subject when He said heaven and Earth shall pass away but His words shall not pass away (Matthew 24:35). The reason for their passing away is the sin of the devil in heaven and the sin of mankind on Earth. These sins corrupted heaven and Earth, therefore God has made provision for a new heaven and a new Earth (Revelation 21:1). Dear beloved, are you ready for the new heaven and the new Earth? Get ready to enjoy these by being faithful with Lord Jesus Christ and with whatever He has committed to your trust. Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kj...

"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Proverbs 14:23" Devotion : The opening scripture is vivid and illustrates how to overcome lack and poverty. Working produces profit or gain to the worker or laborer. Doing the appropriate kind of work tends to riches and wealth. Empty talk and idleness lead to poverty and want. Dear beloved, don't associate yourself with people who just gossip and spend all their time indulging in idle chatting. It can only lead to poverty and lack. Dear beloved, do you have a job you are doing to make a living and have the ability to give in the house of God? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19" Devotion : Our Lord Jesus Christ prioritized teaching over the fivefold ministry in Ephesians 4:11. When Jesus Christ trained His disciples He did not train them to be prophets even though prophets are also good, but He trained them to be teachers of His Word. This should inform us that teachers are more important and elevated above the other four offices - that is, the office of the apostles, prophets, evangelists and pastors. It takes teaching of the Holy Scriptures to create understanding in new converts and even existing members of the body of Christ. Teaching informs, guides, directs, counsels, comforts, multiplies, and retains the membership of the church. Let the world learn from the church and elevate teachers in society into their rightly place. Dear beloved, can you teach the Word of God? Share your thoughts here! http://play.googl...

"Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Proverbs 12:20" Devotion : There are two categories of people on earth: those who imagine evil and those who imagine good. Which of these do you identify with or belong to? A heart that imagines evil only has plans to deceive to have its way; it cannot offer anything good. When such people find their way in a high position, especially in government, what is predominant is corruption and embezzlement of funds. However, there is hope because there are counselors of peace who produce joy in the lives of people. They are those who imagine good in their heart; when they are in a place of authority, they create an atmosphere of peace, joy and prosperity for all. Dear beloved, which of these two categories of people do you belong to or identify with? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. Psalms 103:6" Devotion : God Has positioned the saints at every point in time to assist the oppressed in society. The Lord Jesus Christ in His ministry on earth concentrated on the oppressed in society (Acts 10:38). Likewise, Christians are encouraged to minister to the poor, the needy, and the oppressed. This is because the poor, needy, and oppressed are marginalized in society; they don't have a voice that speaks for them. It is only God, according to the opening scripture, who executes righteousness and judgment for all the oppressed. Christians are the children of God through whom God will execute His righteousness and judgment on earth. Dear beloved, have you availed yourself for God to use to execute His righteousness and judgment? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Mark 8:38" Devotion : Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was not ashamed to die naked on the cross for you and me. Hence, we should also not be ashamed to preach or witness for Him. If we are ashamed of Him and His gospel, we may go free while on Earth, but we shall not escape the eternal consequences of our actions: He shall also be ashamed of us and even reject us because we will not be a people worth dying for. Dear friend, when you come between making a stand for Jesus Christ and being mocked, persecuted, and even killed, always choose Christ Jesus. He said whoever loses his life for His sake will find it in life eternal (Matthew 10:39). It is time to say yes to Jesus and the gospel without looking back. Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/det...

"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalms 119:18" Devotion : The Psalmist had his moments of grief just like anybody else. In such a time the soul weeps or melts to bring relief to the body. Any person who tries to contain or restrain himself from weeping becomes depressed. In times of grief it is good to weep to relieve yourself so that you can be comforted (Matthew 5:4). Lasting comfort comes from the Holy Scriptures; no wonder the Psalmist said, "Strengthen thou me according unto thy word." When you experience your heavy moments, weep and after you have wept, call on the Word to give you strength. Our Lord Jesus Christ also wept in front of Lazarus' tomb when all the people, including Mary and Martha, were wailing and weeping (John 11:35). Dear beloved, there is a time to weep - have you experienced your weeping moment? Share your comments and testimonies here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bib...

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14" Devotion : The opening scripture is a prayer request from a Psalmist who sought to please his Maker both within and without. In other words, he wanted his speeches and deep thoughts to be blameless. A sign of maturity in Christ Jesus is our ability to think carefully about what we want to say before we say it. The prayer of the Psalmist should also be our prayer so that the Holy Spirit guards our heart and guides our tongue. This is very vital because evil thoughts or desires corrupt the heart, which leads to evil utterances or actions. Likewise good thoughts or good desires elate the heart and lead to good utterances or actions. Meditating on the Word of God produces good thoughts, leading to good utterances and actions. Dear beloved, what did you learn from the gospel article above? Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store...

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Thessalonians 3:10" Devotion : God Almighty created work for mankind right from the beginning, in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15). The Apostle Paul was emphasizing God's principle about work to the church in Thessalonica. Apparently some believers in the church became busybodies: running from house to house and engaging in all manner of fruitless indulgence; some were idle and were fed even though they had the ability to work for themselves. Christians are commanded to work so that they have the financial ability to support the gospel and the needy in the church and society. Never depend on the government for work, rather depend on God to give the right work to do. Dear beloved, do you work? Why are you working? Share your thoughts here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Matthew 6:19" Devotion : Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is so good to point out to us two places where treasures are kept: on Earth and in heaven. These two places have certain attributes which are worthy of note. Earth as a place on which treasures are kept is limited: moth and rust on Earth could destroy the treasures, and even thieves could get access to the treasures and steal them. On the other hand, heaven as a place in which treasures are kept is not limited: moth and rust cannot destroy them, nor can thieves break through and steal. What one person may regard as a treasure may not be regarded as a treasure by another person. Therefore, whatever our heart yearns for and takes our maximum attention and quality of time may be regarded as treasure. God regards the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as His utmost treasure. Therefore, those whose hear...

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalms 27:1" Devotion : The Psalmist through a personal relationship with the LORD saw Him as his Light, Salvation, and Strength. The LORD as Light to direct him; the LORD as Salvation to rescue him; the LORD as Strength to give him divine health and fight for him. In the New Testament Jesus Christ is our Light, Salvation, and Strength. Jesus Christ as Light to make us the light of the world; Jesus Christ as Salvation to die on the cross to redeem us from the bondage of sin; Jesus Christ as Strength to send the Holy Spirit to edify us for ministry. We can experience Jesus Christ as Light, Salvation, and Strength only if we want to go the extra mile to have a very intimate relationship with Him. Dear beloved, do you know Jesus Christ as Light, Salvation, and Strength through a personal relationship with Him? Share your comments and testimonies here! http:/...

"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Psalms 103:12" Devotion : In the Old Testament, God covered their sins with the blood of goats, sheep, and bulls (Psalms 32:1). This means that God could remember their sins by just taking the cover off. However, in the New Testament Jesus Christ died, atoning the sin of mankind with His blood; in other words, the blood of Jesus is superior to the blood of animals because it cleanses all sins and even our conscience is cleansed. Because of this, when God forgives our sins when we ask Him, He forgives them and remembers them no more. This is what Christians are encouraged to learn from God. Due to human nature, forgetting the sins of those who have wronged us takes time, but conscious effort should be made to forget them. This where the Holy Spirit comes in - when we allow Him to help us to forgive and forget, which will be to our own advantage. Dear beloved, how do you feel when people of...