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"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11" Devotion : The opening scripture has thrown light on two different times: God's time and man's time. God lives in eternity but man lives in time; God is not limited by time but man is. He makes all things beautiful in His time.  If we have this consciousness in us and submit our time to God's time, we will experience and enjoy the beautiful things He has in store for us. The children of God will never rush in life if they walk in the consciousness of God's time. Jesus is the alpha and the omega; He knows the beginning and the end of everything.    Dear reader, do you want to know the beginning and end of something that is bothering your mind? Go to Jesus Christ in the person of the Holy Spirit. Share your comments here! Shared by Dr Joel Olanrewaju.

2 Samuel 14:14  For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him. Devotion:  Death: A Universal Reality: Death is an inevitable part of life, a reality that awaits us all. As the Bible reminds us in 2 Samuel 14:14, "we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again." This poignant analogy underscores the finality of death, the irreversibility of life's fleeting moments.   No Respect of Persons: Yet, in the face of death's universality, we often find ourselves grappling with the question of fairness. Why do some lives seem to be cut short, while others are granted more years? The Bible reminds us that "God respecteth no person" (2 Samuel 14:14). Death is a great leveler, a reminder that our lives are not our own.   God's Plan for the Believer: But for those who hav...

As believers, we are not immune to life's challenges. However, we have a hope that sustains us, a promise that our inner being is renewed daily, despite our outward struggles (2 Corinthians 4:16). The apostle Paul reminds us that our bodies may weaken, but our spirits are revitalized every day. This truth empowers us to face afflictions with courage, recognizing that they are temporary and have eternal benefits (2 Corinthians 4:17). In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to lose focus. But Paul urges us to prioritize eternal things over temporal ones (2 Corinthians 4:18). Our afflictions, though difficult, are opportunities for growth, refinement, and eternal rewards. So, dear reader, when faced with challenges, remember: 1. Your inner being is renewed daily, giving you strength to persevere. 2. Afflictions are temporary and have eternal benefits. 3. Focus on eternal things, prioritizing God's kingdom above all else. May these truths encourage you to never give up, ...

 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mark 4:9 KJV. Devotion:  Hearing means perceiving sound by the ear: it is a passive act and automatic, hence you can hear sound and still be doing other activities. It is not processed .   Listening on the other hand involves actively paying attention to sounds and understanding them and processing what sound your hear and acting on it. Therefore listening leads to obedience.   Throughout the pages of Scripture, there’s a word that gets repeated:  "hear," or a related word, "listen." In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "Shema" translates into English as "hear" or "listen" and is often used to emphasize the act of listening, understanding, and obeying.   Today’s culture places value on doing many things at once; we often try to listen while focusing on other tasks, which divides our focus. The sound of someone’s voice might come into our ears, but if we’re also scrolling ...

  Psalms 90:17 (KJV) "And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it." Devotion: In this verse, Moses, the author of Psalm 90, concludes his prayer with a powerful request for God's beauty and blessing to be upon His people. Let's explore the profound meaning and significance of this verse.   When Moses asks for "the beauty of the LORD our God" to be upon us, he is seeking the divine presence and favor of God. This beauty is not merely aesthetic; it encompasses God's holiness, glory, and goodness. It is an invitation for God's character to shine through His people, reflecting His splendor and majesty in their lives. The bible in Psalm 27:4 says  "One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple." Do you seek God...

Romans 13:8 (NIV) Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." Devotion: In Romans 13:8, Paul emphasizes the paramount importance of love, urging us to owe nothing to anyone except love. This love is not a mere feeling but an action, a commitment to fulfilling God's law through our relationships with others. True love extends beyond societal norms and expectations, reaching into the depths of compassion, forgiveness, and grace.  Years ago, when I lived in Lugbe, a suburb in Abuja, there were several girls in a nearby building who lived by being picked up by men at night. Their noisy lifestyle and disregard for others often caused frustration among the neighbors, including myself and my husband.   One day, the landlord had enough and evicted all the girls. While most found somewhere else to go, one girl remained homeless, keeping her belongings in our building corridor and sleeping there on most nights. The tenants, includin...

And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. James 3:6 KJV Devotion: The tongue is one of the most important parts of the body that God created. It is used for speaking and communicating with words. It is also used for singing and praising the Lord in its original design. But if not used according to the will of God, it can spark a fire in the spiritual realm! A single, reckless word can initiate a war, destroy life, or curse a soul. Beloved, never allow your tongue to be used by the enemy to spark a fire; rather, use your tongue as water that refreshes others and speaks life to the dying and hope to the hopeless. May your tongue put out a fire rather than create one! Let your tongue glorify Your Maker! Prayer Point: Lord, I thank You for my tongue. I surrender this part of my body unto You to bless it, remove everything that is not from You, a...