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Genesis 17:1  And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Devotion: you're joyfully welcome to 2022, it's a new year, the year of advancement and deliverance; it's a year of *another chance.* God is waiting for you and me, in Revelation 3:20  "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me".   It is a call to walk and be perfect before God so that everything we pursued to our detriment last year will be given us without sweet. Jesus says in Luke 12:31 "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you". Once more welcome to year 2022. Happy New year.   Share your testimony and views with us.   -JO.

So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Matt 24:33 Devotion:  The last few hours of 2021 is finally here but most still delay till last minute to get stuff for the kids. They are yet undecided. Long time ago a 16 year old son of my landlord said he would make ritual money at age 40 if he has not become legally rich by then. He planned to break the ritual at 60 so that he can return to serve God.  The question is does he know when he will be called home. Are you in same shoe waiting for the last minute before you make the decision for Christ, just as the last hours of 2021 is here so is the end of time for anyone is here.  It could be before 2022 that is hours away. Where will it meet you, oh your are waiting till 60 years of age. I pray it will not be too late for you. Dear reader is someone procrastinating near you? Share the word with him/her and lead him/her to Christ.    Happy New Year in advance, stay in Christ a...

In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his possession. Lev. 25:13 (KJV) Devotion: Praise God, another year will end in less than 48 hours to God's glory you're alive. But you wonder how fast it was ending because you shouted happy new year recently. The targets were not met, surprised to you, yes, to me No!    To know the reason rewind the video of the outgoing year. Where's Jesus in the plan? The bible says in Luke 12:31 "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you". Were you diligent enough in your work both physical and spiritual?The bible says "For this very reason, adding your diligence [to the divine promises], employ every effort in exercising your faith to develop virtue (excellence, resolution, Christian energy), and in [exercising] virtue [develop] knowledge (intelligence)," 2 Peter 1:5 AMPC. Did you add prudence? In Proverbs 8:12 the bible tell us that "I wisdom dwell with prudenc...

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13 KJV. Devotion: The parable of the Ten Virgins is a good reminder to all of us that we ought to be prepared always just like what says Boy Scout's motto.    Another year will end in a few hours' time we will be happy and joyful. We will praise God (those of us who will attend church service to usher in the new year), but it will meet many in not too good places like hotels, brothels, street corners, sick bed, behind bars and some will even drop dead at that second.  But wait dear reader have you planned where to receive the new year? Are you a wise Virgin with oil Mat 25:4, or without oil in your vessel? Supposing He comes when you least expect, His coming will not be like new year which hour you know and prepare for, this coming I am writing about only God knows the date and time. Mat:24:36.  Does your garment have blemish? Praise God you still have grace to wash it...

The prophet asked, “What did they see in your palace?” “They saw everything in my palace,” Hezekiah said. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.” 2 Kings 20:15 NIV Devotion: Praise God, it's a year end when we visit our towns and villages to celebrate yuletide and new year.  Many will like to show off their success, new cars, treasures in their beautiful houses, but they forget that they are very few among the poverty stricken citizens.  The poor has nothing to lose except his life so he can take risk to forcefully take from the rich. In the process some rich persons get killed.    Hezekiah showed foreigners the treasures of his palace and in few years time he lost all. Isaiah said to Hezekiah that "The time will surely come when everything in your palace, and all that your predecessors have stored up until this day, will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the Lord . 2 Kings 20:17 NIV." This was fulfilled in 2 Kings 24:10...

"And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; Deuteronomy 20:3" Devotion : There is an unceasing battle with the devil and his cohorts of darkness when a person becomes born again.  However, God Has armed His children to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy. One of the weapons of the enemy is fear. To overcome fear is to have faith in God and in the saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Never tremble, faint, be terrified of or fear the enemy because he has been defeated by our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.   James 4:7 says, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."     Dear reader, do you sometimes get frightened? Don't fear but resist the devil in the name of Jesus Christ and he will flee from you. God bless you.   Share your comments here! http://...

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, Matthew 6:3 ESV Devotion: Christmas time is time to share with the needy, Family and friends. It's celebrated today - BOXING DAY.  But do you give on radio and TV with paparazzi or quietly.   The reason you give with wide publication is pride, to let people know that you give. You expect pecuniary gain and you're rewarded here on earth.    Don't you know that in Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: *pride,* and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.  Therefore dear reader when you give today do it quietly and God will reward you openly.  Happy boxing day. If you have any concerns please let us know.      - JO