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 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ‭Matthew 28:6 KJV‬ Devotion: Mary and the other women rushed to the tomb to see the body of Christ but the angel told them "come and see He is not here because he is risen, as he said." Halleluyah, Jesus rose from the tomb, he is victorious over death and the tomb. This is amazing and unprecedented only the son of God achieved it.  The women had come to probe if Jesus was there, you too may have been thinking about it. Is it  that Jesus is risen from the death, you have doubted it in your mind but I assure you this morning that it is true. The women went into the tomb and did not find Jesus there.  Jesus' resurrection is the reason for our faith. I have evidence that Jesus is alive in that each time I call his name in prayers I receive answers to my prayers only a living God does that. It is a practical evidence. I pray that the power that took away the stone from the tomb entr...

"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. Proverbs 12:11" Devotion : The kingdom of God is filled with countless principles for living a healthy and prosperous life. The opening scripture wants every child of God to concentrate on whatever gift or talent the Holy One has given to him/her. In other words, our Father has endowed His children with several gifts/talents to prosper therewith.    What He wants us to do is to search within us and find them, develop them and prosper with them. Anyone who does not concentrate on his/her gift/talent but associates with people who have no aim in life lacks understanding, and in no time will be a loser in life. Aside from the natural gifts/talents, our Lord Jesus Christ also gave spiritual gifts to every born again Christian to prosper withal, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.   As a child of God, your number one goal is to find your natural gifts and spiritual gifts; a...

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. ‭Hebrews 4:16 KJV‬ Devotion: It is good Friday today. We celebrate in remembrance of Jesus Christ, the son of God who though did not sin yet was nailed to the cross by sinners. He's the only one who came from God and returned to God, He bears our sins in His body so that we can be reconciled with God. Yet Jesus was not annoyed He is happy to welcome all who believe to himself. The Bible calls on you and me to boldly  come to the throne of grace though you and me are not worthy to approach Jesus. He had paid the full price for mine, for your iniquity and therefore calls us to be Bold and not be shy before the throne.  What do I have to do, what do you have to do to enjoy this grace? Accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour, repent and be converted and approach the throne of grace. Jesus Christ will do the rest. He will wash you and I clean and present us to God ...

 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. ‭John 13:14 KJV‬ Devotion: The fifth day of the holy week. Jesus was with the twelve teaching and instructing them to live together as one, to love and honor one another. He physically demonstrated this by the washing of feet of His disciples. This is a lesson in Humility.  It is uncommon among today's Christian leadership to serve the followers. But it's the height of humility expected of us. It may not be washing of feet, but we should actively participate in working for God all the time, everywhere and in every situation.  Leaders must lead by example for example in setting up camps, church planting and building etc. Leaders ought to lead from the front and not just directing from afar.  Dear reader, are you ready to be a leader? Serve your followers, lead by example and conduct. Please share your comments with us here. ©Dr Joel Olanrewaju. Reach me on gbemide09@gmai...

‭Matthew 26:24 KJV‬ [24] The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.  https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.26.24.KJV Devotion: It is another holy week day, Jesus and His disciples were preparing for passover and this topic of betrayal came up. Betrayal is a terrible sin to commit, unless Holy Spirit guides, it is difficult to forgive a betrayer. Jesus new someone very close, one of the twelve would betray him hence that verse perhaps the person will have a change of mind. Alas Judas Iscariot did not have a change of mind and bore the consequences.   Today you, yes you who confessed Christ as Lord and Saviour is in the position of the twelve. You're your one of them. Each time you stumbled (deliberately) and failed to seek forgiveness you betray Jesus. You nail Him to the Cross.  If you had the good news of Christ yet do not accept Christ it is a different thing, you...

‭Mark 11:24 KJV‬ [24] Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.11.24.KJV Devotion: Success in life depends on believe. In anything one does one must first have self believe that one can attain it, then one should go out and carry it out. When there's doubt in the heart do not waste your time.  In spiritual matters one must have faith in the ability of God to answer prayers especially when the motive is not selfish or for sinful activity. The Bible says God does not hear the prayers of sinners (John 9:31) so whenever you come to God in prayers make sure you are living in obedience.  With this in mind, I urge to come to God with your prayer points this morning for Jesus says come to me(Matthew 11:28). Remember there's nothing God cannot do unless He dies not want to do it(Matthew 19:26). The Bible says with God all things are possible. God will answer all your prayers...

‭John 12:8 KJV‬ [8] For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always. https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.12.8.KJV Devotion: It is Holy week, Jesus just restored Lazarus back to life and a party was thrown to celebrate the king of kings for this miracle. Mary in act of worship brought out an expensive perfume to annoint Jesus. Then someone with ulterior motive rebuked her for wasting the perfume. Jesus knew his time was near so he permitted Mary to annoint him while telling Judas that you can always help the poor later. That's priority.  Dearly beloved Jesus performs miracles in your lives daily. Waking up is miracle because someone did not, travelling on bad roads in scrap metal called vehicles in our nation and returning home safely is miracle. For this how do you celebrate Jesus, do you see it as normal? It is exceptional, a miracle.   You should think of how to celebrate Jesus and celebrate him rather than thinking of how much wealth you want to accumulate. L...