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Wednesday, August 27

1 Corinthians 13:1-7

GIVING IN LOVE
If I give all I possess to the poor… but have not love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3, NIV

The hallmark of Christianity is love. Our salvation is a product of love; it was out of His love that God gave us His only Son (John 3:16). In fact, the Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8).

So, whatever we do that is not borne out of love is not of Him. It has no eternal value. This was the emphasis of Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers. He told them categorically that if they did not have love, nothing else mattered. The truth is, there is no sense in giving when it is not motivated by love.

Love is a commitment to act in a certain way towards others. If you love, then you will give selflessly, sacrificially, without grudge and without expecting any appreciation. These are the kinds of giving acceptable before God.

Beloved, think about all the help you have rendered to people, what motivated you? Even your gifts to the church and brethren, what is motivating you? If it is not love, then you have been merely engaging in religious exercises.

It is expedient for you to begin to give in love. Remember, God can never forget your labour of love. In due time, He will repay you bountifully, both now and in eternity.

• Birthday Blessing: "Therefore thy gate shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought" Isaiah 60:11

Read Bible Through Passage: Psalm107-110; 1 Corinthians 6

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Monday, August 25

Mark 10:17-27

TREASURE IN HEAVEN

…Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven…. Mark 10:21, NIV

The beauty of our lives as Christians is in how many lives we touch for God while we live. A Christian's blessings are useless when they are not extended to others, especially the poor.

Giving to the poor is one way by which we lay up treasures for ourselves in heaven (Matthew 6:20). This is one act that defines Christianity.

The man in today's text had fulfilled all the commandments from his youth, except the aspect of generosity. His wealth and possessions had a hold on him such that he could forego the kingdom for them. He had treasures on earth, but none in heaven. What a fool!

A fool is someone who lives for him/herself alone. Such a person has no hope of eternity; he/she is an accident about to happen. God does not want you to be a fool. He created you to be wise. He would want you to replicate that wisdom in your decisions. He desires that you reign with Him in His kingdom.

Thus, whatever God has blessed you with (your gifts, time, intelligence, position, money, material things etc.) are meant to bless others, especially the poor and needy.

Do you want to have treasures in heaven? Do you want to be reckoned with in eternity? Then, learn to give to the poor. No matter how small, always consider it a privilege and make it a point of duty to be a blessing to someone today. You will not miss your reward.

• Birthday Blessing: "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." Psalm 126:6

Read Bible Through Passage: Psalm 102-104; 1 Corinthians 4

What you do for others determines what God does for you. - Anonymous
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Thursday, July 24

Titus 3:8-14

DEVOTED TO GOOD WORKS

This is a faithful saying… that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. Titus 3:8, KJV

When we are devoted to good works in Christ Jesus, it has multiple effects and dividends. It is beneficiary to the doer of the good works. It is also a blessing to the recipient of the good works.

God also commends us. Devotion to good work is profitable but before one can make profit in a business enterprise, the state and the disposition of the entrepreneur to his/her business counts.
Apostle Paul reminds us of this significance of good works if we avoid:
(i) foolish questions
(ii) foolish genealogies
(iii) contentions
(iv) striving about the law (v. 9)
(v) rejection of a heretic after the first and second admonition. There is a saying that "evil communication corrupts good manners."

My father once told me that if you are helping a person that is sinking in a deep sea and he/she appears to be pulling you to the depth of the water, the best option is to let go of him/her so that you do not perish along with him/her.

God demands your devotion and commitment to good works. Watch out for warning signs that can contaminate or hinder you from such and it shall be well with your soul.

• Birthday Blessing: "I will surely gather all of you…I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel…the place will throng with people-" Micah 2:12

Read Bible Through Passage: Job 1, 2, 3; Acts 20:17-38

The power of determination is the bedrock of destiny. - Anonymous
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Tuesday, July 22

James 4: 11-17

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not to him it is sin James 4:17, NIV

Life always presents to us the options of good and evil. We have the opportunity to either speak evil or good of our colleagues.

If we decide to speak evil of anyone, by implication, we pronounce judgments on such individual (v. 11). God has not called us to pronounce judgment on others. He never made us judges. He is the Judge and Lawgiver (v. 12).

Today's text affirms that the good you know how to do but you decided not to do will be counted against. Look around. What are those things that God has been calling your attention to but you have ignored His promptings?

Those little acts of kindness that you have refused to do can pit you against God. We are also admonished to be careful of boasting about the future as if it is already ours. Jesus owns our tomorrow. We must ascribe all the glory to Him by acknowledging that He is supreme over our being.

It is a privilege to be alive and we must not take that for granted. All honour and adoration must be unto God.

Today, be conscious of the fact that God owns your life and future. Give Him the credit. This is the route to doing good as against evil.

• Birthday Blessing: "In the last days the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as chief among mountains…and people will stream to it-" Micah 4:1

Read Bible Through Passage: Esther 6, 7, 8; Acts 19:23-41

Your boat cannot take you to where the fishes are but the Master can. - Anonymous

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Sunday, July 20

1 Corinthians 10:9-13

GOD'S FAITHFULNESS IN OUR TEST

…God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear…1 Corinthians 10:13, NIV

Life's journey is full of valley and mountain experiences. These, sometimes, paint God as unjust or unfaithful. However, it does not dispute the fact that God is a loving and caring Father.

God allows certain things to happen in our journey in life to see how faithful we are to Him; to check our stability and dependency on Him.

The Israelites failed to acknowledge the faithfulness of God in their distress and His acts of deliverance, provisions, miracles, even in the wilderness. They thus frustrated His grace and election over them and were destroyed by fiery serpents (Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13, 21:4-8).

Apostle Paul wants you to consider the mistakes of this people and learn from them. Do not provoke God because of what you are passing through.

Do not look at your problem but focus on God who has the authority to solve all problems in your life. Stay by His word in any circumstance of life for He has promised to deliver His people from their afflictions. He shall see you out of that tempting and frustrating experience. Just trust and take Him by His word and sincerely commit your life to His care.

• Birthday Blessing: "Finally, let no man cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus-" Galatians 6:17

Read Bible Through Passage: Esther 1, 2; Acts 18

Ignorance is deadly, it sends people to early grave, keeps people in bondage, and renders its victim useless. - Unknown
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Wednesday, July 16
Acts 5:1-11

IN PUTTING THE LORD TO THE TEST
And great fear came upon all the church and upon as many as heard these things. Acts 5:11, KJV

Sapphira conspired with Ananias her husband to lie to the Holy Spirit. They sold a possession but instead of releasing the whole sum of money as they promised and proclaimed, they released part of it for the work of the Lord. They thought nobody would find out about the lie. They forgot that God, the Head of the Church is all-seeing and all-knowing.

We need to learn not to collaborate to do evil and also, that truth must be told exactly the way it is. We must also note that God sees and He judges. There are always blessings attached to obedience as there is also punishment for disobedience.

The couple (Ananias and Sapphira) became examples for us in our days. When people learn from us, it is better that they learn positive things so that we can become good reference point. Sapphira and her husband were not. As a result of their sin, fear fell upon the congregation.

Be determined to co-operate with God in truth, holiness and soberness of mind. This is the way to joy, prosperity and life. Death is far away from anyone who tells the truth. Be determined to tell the truth today and always.
Be an example of good works so that you will not put God to test.

• Birthday Blessing: "Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance… -" Psalm 2:8, NIV

Read Bible Through Passage: Nehemiah 4, 5, 6; Acts 15:1-18

All that is not eternal is eternally useless. - C.S. Lewis

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Tuesday, July 15
Deuteronomy 7:1-6

TURNING AWAY FROM FOLLOWING
For they will turn your sons away from following me to serve other gods…. Deuteronomy 7:4, NIV

The devotion today is a clear warning to every pilgrim of the Kingdom of God. God, through Moses, warned the Israelites on how to live when they get to the Promised Land. God made it clearly known to them that they were going to possess the Promised Land.

However, He strictly warned them to be careful of the kind of life they would live in the land. The reason is, God knew that they could easily be derailed by the things in the land.

In the contemporary time, God has promised us abundant life as Christians living in the world. However, we must carefully consider His warnings to us not to "be yoked together with unbelievers… (2 Corinthians 6:14). Anybody who is unequally yoked together with the world will surely be a victim of God's anger, which leads to destruction (v. 4).

Friends, how long would you turn away from following the Lord? Jesus loves you; He does not want your destruction. Would you turn to Him today so that you may have abundant life? He is waiting with an outstretched arm to receive you.

• Birthday Blessing: "Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands" – Psalm 112:1.

Read Bible Through Passage: Nehemiah 1, 2, 3; Acts 14

There is no danger you will face or find yourself in that the Lord is not aware of. – Richard Udoh