ARE YOU FIT? Luke 9:62 – Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (NIV) Read: Luke 9:57-62; 1 Peter 2:9 Following yesterday’s devotional on the requirements of discipleship, another man said to Jesus, “I will follow you, but first let me go and say goodbye to my family.” Today’s Bible reading reveals Christ’s response. As it is with Jesus to use parables for illustration, putting one’s hands on the plough means being ready for action. Agriculture was the primary source of livelihood; therefore, the people knew that for a ploug ..read more

THE DEAD MUST BURY THEIR DEAD Luke 9:60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” (NIV) Read: Luke 9:57-62 Often, people are quick to classify themselves as disciples of Jesus. However, to be a true disciple, one must fulfil essential requirements. In today’s Bible text, Jesus told a man willing to be his disciple to follow him. But the gentleman replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father”. This man was genuine in giving priority to his father’s burial, maybe to claim inheritance or to stay with the family for a year to rebury th ..read more

IF ONLY YOU WILL CRY OUT Matthew 14:30 – But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. (NLT) Read: Matthew 14:29-31 Today’s Bible reading reveals how Peter began to sink into the sea after the wind became turbulent. The man never pretended to be okay but screamed out for help. Immediately, Jesus stretched out his hand and rescued him. Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Regardless of the nature of your situation, don’t keep quiet, but pray to God. He will arrive an ..read more

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS FOR A GLORIOUS WEEK 1 John 5:14-15 – This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. (NIV) Hymn: My Faith Has Found a Resting Place — Eliza E. Hewitt (1891) 1. Lord Jesus, I thank You for the gift of life, mercy, purpose, and provision, in Jesus’ name. (Psalms 95:1-2) 2. Saviour—Jesus Christ, please pardon all my sins and disobedience and erase every stain on my garment, in Jesus’ name. (2 Corinthians 5:17) 3. Father, ple ..read more

NIGHT OF WONDERS Psalms 118:15 – Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s right hand has done mighty things! (NIV) PRAYER WORKS Praise the Lord! I’m writing to say thank you for the midnight prayers you posted. I always look forward to it. The reason is that they are spirit-filled and would daily act as a compass in my life concerning what I’m facing individually, as a family, or nationally, and the Holy Ghost guides me to pray and understand; hence, my faith is lifted. Thursday’s prayer points accurately reflected what I’ve been asking God to help me with ..read more

THE ELDER BROTHER SPIRIT Luke 15:28 – “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. (NIV) Read: Luke 15:25-30 Today’s Bible text tells the story of the prodigal son, who squandered his inheritance. Despite this, the boy repented, and his father threw a party. When the elder brother heard of his brother’s return and that the fattened cow was killed for the celebration, he became sorrowful. There are a few things to note. Why did the elder not rebuke or advise his brother when he prematurely asked for his inheritance? Since he left, did he att ..read more

LEARN FROM THE ANT 1 Timothy 6:7 – We didn’t bring anything into the world, and we can’t take anything out of it. (GWT) Read: Matthew 6:25–34 An ant was carrying a leaf that was significantly larger than its size. At some point, the tiny creature came across a crack in the floor and paused for a while to analyse the situation. In response, the ant laid the huge leaf over the crack to walk over it before picking up the leaf to continue its journey. God has given the ant a brain that can think and plan, yet the creature has limitations. The ant had reached its destination but couldn’t carry the ..read more

THE JOURNEY John 14:5-7 (6) – Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. (NLT) Read: John 14:26; 15:5-8 It’s another day to connect to places of engagement (work, school, shopping, holidaying, or resting indoors). However, one thing is certain: no matter how, where, or the activities you engage in, you surely need something to move you to your destination. In essence, everyone is on a journey that has both tarred and untarred roads (sound and false doctrines), bridges (visions), air routes (revelations), highways (good times), and b ..read more

GRASS TO GRACE! Job 8:7 – Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. (KJV) Read: 1 Samuel 16:13 “Grass to Grace” is a common term generally used to describe a movement from a lower rank of one’s status to a higher level. The Bible gives examples of people who moved from grass to grace. Genesis 37 records the story of Joseph, whose beginning was so full of hatred that his elders sold him out. But little did the brothers know they were helping him fulfil his destiny. When people wage war against you, don’t worry! They are paving the way for your ascension to the ..read more

20 MINUTES Luke 15:1-31 (5-6) – “And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ (NIV). Read: 2 Corinthians 6:18 There was a story of a sheep that wandered away for six years. During its abscondment, the sheep mingled with other animals, especially the goats, with whom it ate from the bins. One day it was found unkept, with its wool covering its face. It took only 20 minutes for the shepherd to shave the sheep and return it to the pasture. There are lessons to be ..read more