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Monday, May 5
John 16:25-33

I CAME FROM THE FATHER
Yes, I came from the father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the father. John 16:28, NLT

Jesus plainly declared to His disciples that He came from the Father. At His ascension, He went back to the Father. As a result, we gain access to the Father through His Son, Jesus. We can ask and receive whatever we desire according to His will.

Once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, automatically, the love of the Father is planted in us. Our love for Jesus shows we believe He came from the Father.
Jesus knew His Source and was accountable to Him. If we would fulfill God's purpose on earth, we should behave likewise. The One who sent us is waiting for our "report cards".

Bearing this in mind will help us watch our motives, motivations, decisions, actions, reactions and responses in our daily engagements and ministries. The import of the message is this: God is your Source, He is the Source of your resources and unto Him you shall give account of your life and stewardship. Live in this consciousness.

• Birthday Blessing: "In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness" - Jeremiah 33:16

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Samuel 3, 4; Luke 22:54-71

The church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. – E. M. Bounds

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Wednesday, April 30

Galatians 6: 1-5

TAKE CARE AGAINST BEING TEMPTED

... And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself Galatians 6:1, NLT

Temptation is inevitable in every man's life and it will continue as we journey in life. Being tempted itself is not a sin but yielding to temptations is sin.

The admonition of Paul in today's text is that it is possible for our fellow Christians to fall into temptation. When this happens, we should help them. However, we must be careful so that we too do not become victims of temptation.

Anyone who thinks he/she is too strong to fall or too big to help fallen ones is engrossed in self-deception (1 Corinthians 10: 12). Perfection in Christian experience is a continuous journey; and it is a journey you cannot make alone. Have you noticed the ants? When one is wounded, others rally round to pick it up. Thus, in our journey of faith, we are called to help each other. Our responsibility is to help the less mature in faith.

May the Lord provide shoulders to lean on when brethren are weak and hands to pick them up when they need lifting! This is the beauty of our faith.

• Birthday Blessing: "No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you" - Isaiah 54: 17

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Samuel 20, 21, 22; Luke 20:27-47

Those that would avoid sin must not parley with temptation. – Unknown

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Tuesday, April 22

Job 23:8-14

THE COMPLETION OF GOD'S PLAN

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10, NIV

God has a plan for all of His children. Most times, He allows us know what He plans to do with our lives but keeps how He will achieve it from us. It should be noted however that God will not rest until His purpose over us is achieved. However, having known Him as a Father, we must learn to rest on Him.

During Job's ordeals, he came to a conclusion that his trouble was an examination or trial by God; and that when God was through, He would bring him forth like gold. If you have searched your heart and have prayed through, you will know if you are not out of His will. Are you suffering any affliction? Note:
(1) You are on trial. (2) Your trial has an end. (3) You shall come out of it gloriously, approved of God.

So, be encouraged. Hear the Word of the Lord: "I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you..." (Jeremiah 23:10, MSG).

• Birthday Blessing: "1 will give you honour and praise ... when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes" - Zephaniah 3:20

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Samuel 3, 4, 5; Luke 16

The world is our passage not our portion. – Matthew Henry
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EASTER BLESSING

EA The Nigerian Baptist Convention President's Prophetic Words for the Easter 2014 If you fix your eyes on Jesus Christ, continue to serve Him without wavering, and keep your faith in Him intact, the Lord will restore your joy through the power of resurrection, and make joy overflow to others through you in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy Easter! - Rev. Dr. Supo Ayokunle, President, Nigerian Baptist Convention

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Saturday, April 19
1 Corinthians 15: 12-20

CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20, NIV

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the centre of our Christian faith. Christianity will be a charade if He has not risen. It was as He died and was buried that believers are also dead to sins; but as He rose from the dead, a new life also burst forth when believers give their lives to Christ. And the evidences of His resurrection are there clearly for all to see. It is only those who are blind and doomed in their sins that will not agree that He rose from the dead.

Friend, our hope in Christ is beyond this life. If He was raised from the dead, we shall also rise in the latter day into His glorious rest. No matter what you face now, He who raised Jesus from the dead shall also "quicken your mortal body".

Like Job, let your confession be "Still, I know that God lives – the One who gives me back my life..." Job 19: 25 (MSG).

• Birthday Blessing: "... The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth" - Isaiah 54:5

Read Bible Through Passage: Ruth 1, 2; Luke 13

None but God can satisfy the longings of the immortal soul; as the heart was made for Him, He only can fill it. – Richard C. French

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Wednesday, April 16
Psalm 73:16-28

RECEIVED BY GOD WITH HONOUR

You guide me with Your counsel, and afterwards You will take me into glory. Psalm 73:24, NIV

Two strong themes are presented in today's text.
(1) The wicked prosper,leaving faithful people wondering why they bother to be good and
(2) The faithful appear to have been unfortunate because they choose to live faithfully.

Apparently, in our daily experiences, we are always bothered by these issues. But, the Psalmist presents us with a yardstick to measure these conflicting issues. The yardstick is the end. The end will justify the means! The 'final destiny' of the wicked is destruction but for the faithful, God is their 'final destiny'.

The lesson today is that you should never be carried away by the seeming 'prosperity' of the wicked. Rather, let your heart be at peace that you are doing the will of God. Let God guide you in all you do. He knows the right way to a glorious destiny. Do not be deceived to put your hope in momentary material things. Every time you are getting carried away by the progress of the wicked, run into God's presence as the Psalmist did. The glory of God will be your latter end.

• Birthday Blessing: "No more will the wicked invade you; they will be
completely destroyed" - Nahum 1: 15

Read Bible Through Passage: Judges 17, 18; Luke 12:1-15

If the work be done in Christ's name, the honour is due to His name. – Matthew Henry

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Tuesday, April 15
Psalm 49:5-15

RANSOMED FROM THE POWER OF DEATH

But God will redeem my life from the grave; He will surely take me to Himself. Psalm 49: 15, NIV

This Psalm underscores the inevitability of death for every human being. Our greatest challenge as humans is that "no man can redeem the life of another or give God a ransom for him - the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough .... (vv. 7-9)." Knowing this, God expects us to live and labour with eternity in view.

Beloved, it is foolishness to live your life for the things of this world because you will surely leave them behind. It will be wise of you to locate your life in God. He alone has the power to redeem souls; this He has done through Christ Jesus. The Psalmist had a relationship with God and so he could boast about life in eternity. Do you have any relationship with God? This is a good time to check on your investment and see where you have invested the most. Where is the thrust of your life, eternity or this perishable earth? Death can take anyone at any time. Strive now not to lose your soul at the end.

• Birthday Blessing: "But on mount Zion will be deliverance ... the house of Israel will posses its possession" - Obadiah 17

Read Bible Through Passage: Judges 15, 16; Luke 11:39-54

We need to be delivered from the freedom which is absolute bondage, into the bondage which is perfect freedom – William Temple