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Tuesday, May 13

Exodus 20:12-21

TESTING AND FEAR

... God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning. Exodus 20:20, NIV

We have just read through the second part of the Ten Commandments which deals with our relationship with our fellow human beings.

The first part deals with our relationship with God. Hence, Jesus summarised the commandments by saying that the greatest commandment is to "love the Lord with all your heart, and the second, love your neighbour as yourself" (Matthew 22:36-39).

Loving God has to do with reverencing Him. Our love for God is demonstrated by how much we fear Him.

God is interested in the fact that we fear (reverence) Him and obey His Word. The God who spoke with awe to the Israelites is the same today. Paul said, "Knowing the terror of God we persuade men" (2 Corinthians 5: 11).

The drive for evangelism for the apostles was the fear of God. Do you fear God? Do you hallow His Name and Word? Or, do you take His instructions for granted? Note that God will always test your heart to see if you will fear and obey Him. It is in your own interest to fear God.

• Birthday Blessing: "If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; ...." - Isaiah 54: 15

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Samuel 20, 21, 22; John 1: 15-34

Christians may tremble on the Rock of Ages, but the Rock will never tremble under them. – MacNeil

GLORIOUS BIRTHDAY TO AKERELE

Happy Birthday to Rev.Dr Victor Bamidele Akerele my brother. He is the Chairman, Pastor's Fellowship, Lagos Central Baptist Conference, Moderator, Unity Baptist Association and Snr Pastor, First Baptist Church, Festac.  God will pour overflowing grace upon you. Your will lead with wisdom.

Baptist Devotional

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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

BAPTIST DAILY DEVOTIONAL

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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