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But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 ESV. (Read Matt 6:3-17) Devotion: One very important teaching of Christ among the sermons on the mountain (Matt 5-7 we text), is How to Pray correctly. Everything has to be done correctly to receive answers even praying; it must not be seen as show off, noise or un-necessary babling. During prayers one must not be puffed up and self righteous like the pharisees who proclaimed himself righteous before God. You must come before God reverently. In the 1990s I was traveling in Western Nigeria and met a scene of road accident. The driver of the truck that just killed Nine persons was so calm he took his things and started praying by the roadside. Other people were busy trying to clear the road and prevent further accident. This man felt so unconcerned, self righteous (he claimed the dead driver wrongly overtook his truck). Dear read...

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV. Devotion: In life, on earth all things change. Humans grow both physically and spiritually, we increase in knowledge and begin to question established facts and norms. But one thing remains constant and that is God, His son Jesus, He changes not.  Theologians as knowledge increase begin to query the bible and interpret it one way or another, and want to add to it. Church leaders try to add some rituals or something else to the word of God. But one thing is certain - Jesus remains the same, His love remains, His Faithfulness and Goodness remain constant. All you need to access His love is stay faithful to Jesus.  The world around you may change, you may be going through tough and difficult times yet Jesus changes not. If you call on him in truth and love He will answer you.  The heavens and earth may pass away the word of God as manifested in the bible from A-Z change not. The gospel is the same fo...

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 (KJV) Devotion:The kind of shepherd you have will determine your desired destination. If you want a good destination, then follow a good shepherd. A shepherd is a person trained to tend and care for a flock, especially a flock of sheep. There are good shepherds and bad ones. The only good shepherd that God has given to humanity is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (John 10:11). In the Old Testament, God Himself was the Shepherd of Israel. But in the New Testament, He has revealed Himself to us in the person of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so that we can see Him and appreciate Him. God is a Spirit, and we cannot see Him with our physical eyes. Beloved, in this world you are either leading or being led, there is no middle ground. Following the devil through your own imagination, knowledge, and worldly wisdom will only result in shame in the end. Choose to follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, and all your needs and wants will be ta...

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22‭-‬23 KJV Devotion: In lamentations Jeremiah knew that only because God was merciful to Israel that other nations around did not destroy it. God has compassion for His people even though the people are sinners always doing things that irritate God. They often fall into idolatry, rebel against God, marry foreigners and disobey God's law.   Maybe you and me are in same position today, regular backslider but for how long will we take God for granted? Should we because God is compassionate continue to live in sin? No, In Romans 6:15, Paul correctly says "What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid". Therefore let's return to God and live a life of total obedience. Then we'll continue to enjoy His Faithfulness and goodness towards us. May the wrath of God not be upo...

https://youtu.be/FcPTaiKCgVs Isaiah 41:10, 12  Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. Devotion: In this video clip is segment where the leopard wrestled down an Impala. But the baboons who were watching from the tree top came down and chased away the leopard. One of the baboons kept watch over the Impala till it fully recovered. It could not find its adversary (leopard) when it recovered. I pray this morning that God will send helpers to you to save you from whatever you maybe going through in Jesus name.  When saved, please share your testimony with us. Shalom. By Joel Olanrewaju.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. Mark 8:35 KJV Devotion: There are two types of death, one in the physical and the other is spiritual. All human being will die physical death meaning the flesh will perish and become soil and die the second death. But some people's soul will not die, only their flesh will die. Their soul will return to God the creator.   What makes the difference? If you live your life for yourself rather than for God ie you satisfied the lust of the flesh rather than life of total obedience; then you will die the two deaths. The second death is death of the soul in Hell fire. May you not die the second death in Jesus name.   If you do not want to die the second death you have to lose your fleshly life, the lust of the flesh, the enjoyment of things of the world without regard to your creator. In other words live a life of total obedience to God's authority...

"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14" Devotion : Men have a horizontal relationship with one another and a vertical relationship with God. Christians have been encouraged to be at peace with their fellow men. Furthermore, Christians are to live in holiness with God, without which they cannot see God.   Anyone who will see God must believe that God exists ie you must accept Jesus Christ His Son as your Lord and Saviour. Then live a life of total obedience. After this  it becomes easy to establish an intimate relationship with Him, in such a way that you know Him and experience Him every day.  Peace and holiness are the vital ingredients we need to practice in order to enhance our relationship with our fellow men and God.  Take some time to meditate on peace and holiness so that you can have testimonies to share with someone. Praise the LORD! Share your thoughts here!  Adapted from KJV bible app daily dev...