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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:7 KJV Devotion: In the old testament, blood of animals was shed periodically for the atonement of sin. In Exodus 30:10  it written "And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD".The religion of then was bloody.   In paganism blood ritual was frequent, for atonement, to ask for mercy, to chase away devil or even overcome sickeness and death.   Thanks to God for his son Jesus Christ, who delivered us from bloodshed by making himself a sacrifice for us once and for all who believe in him. In the time past armed robbers were tied to the tree and shot, yes they died of their sin but no innocent pers came up to die in their place. But Jesus Christ, the only sinless human tha...

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 KJV Devotion: From Christ Apostolic Church, Gospel Hymn Book      Hymn 568 - What a Friend we have in Jesus Ye are my friends. Joh. 15:14 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus,   All our sins and griefs' to bear   What a privilege to carry   Everything to God in prayer!   O what peace we often forfeit   O what needless pain we bear,   All because we do not carry   Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations!   Is there trouble anywhere?   We should never be discouraged   Take it to the Lord in prayer.   Can we find a friend so faithful,   Who will all our sorrows share?   Jesus knows our every weakness   Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3  Are we weak and heavy-laden,   Cumbered with a load of care   Precious Saviour, still our refuge   Take it to t...

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 KJV Devotion: First post general election day in Nigeria. Reading the social media one wonders if most commenters are truly Christians because most of the commenters show venom in the mouth. The names give most of the evil commenters away, they bear Christian names. I'm not surprised because name alone is not enough to tell if someone is true child of God. A true child of God is born again and lives above board. He/she obeys God without reservation. You cannot hear evil comments from them. Recently someone insulted me on social media repeatedly, all I did was to thank him. Many others chatted me privately and praised my action.  Dear Nigerian reader, the tension is very high now after the election please learn to tolerate and don't repay evil with evil. You should not allow anyone to wound or even kill you, instead be kind to them, be compassionate and understanding. But leave the scene of argument because no ma...

looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 KJV Devotion: Today is beginning of another round of general elections in Nigeria. We start this morning with presidential and national assembly elections. Most people look up to the political class for succour but I dare say 99.9% of the time Nigerian politicians do not live up to standard.    They only struggle for the post for personal selfish interest, at most they may favour their wives, children and family members. They totally forget the indigent population who routinely stand in the sun or rain to vote them in. Once elected politicians will be ashamed to associate with you, they will travel in cars, SUV with tinted windows, they will not relate with you. But Jesus has no cars or SUV with tinted windows. He is right there with you always, just call on Jesus and He wil...

"Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Proverbs 8:14" you  Devotion : It is good to be born again. When you are born again, you become a child of God, and as a child of God, you have access to the inheritance of God.      One of the greatest gifts of God is divine wisdom, which is the right application of knowledge to give you good results.   The opening scripture throws light on what divine wisdom will produce in you. It produces good counsel, sound wisdom, understanding, and strength. Dear beloved, ask God for wisdom, and He will give it to you. (James 1: 5)  When you receive divine wisdom, nourish it with the Holy Scriptures (Psalm 119:15-16) since the Word of God is the wisdom of God. In the Holy Scriptures, you will find good counsel to run your life, sound wisdom to make good decisions, understanding to execute your plan, and strength to live in divine health. Praise the Lord! Share your thoughts here! This messa...

Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel 2:12‭-‬13 KJV Devotion: Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of fasting and prayers that will culminate in Easter celebration. It is a season of sober reflection on our activities in the past and time to come nearer to God. Time to repent and rededicate to God.  The the Lord God has called on you and me to turn to him with all our heart, in  fasting and prayers, to cry unto him for mercy and forgiveness. He is anxiously waiting for us to come. The Lord God is a merciful God and gracious he is slow to anger, He is full of love and He loves you. If you are a sinner don't think that God does not love you, He loves you more than you can imagine and He...

Please watch this video attentively and you will never be same again.     https://youtu.be/TVWTzRaCk7g it is a message Delevered by lion of Judah.  The Habits 1) Chasing a woman/man other than your wife. Examples from the Bible: a) Samson's destiny destroyed at the feet of Delilah, (Judges 16 1-end) Samson lost his life in his prime and never fully fulfilled his destiny. b) David story of adultery with Bathsheba (2Samuel 11:3) and murder of Bathsheba's husband  c) Solomon did not fully receive the promise of long life and his Kingdom was rent because of his many women.(1 King 11: 1-end)   There abound many men of God today (I don't want to mention names) who did not fulfill destiny because of extramarital relationship. We often read about them in the newspapers. 2) Love of pleasure -1 Timothy 5:6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. It is impossible to love life and God at same time. Night orgies, drinks, watching blue and x-rated film...