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Thursday, June 19

Romans 8:18-25

IN HOPE WE WERE SAVED

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is not hope at all. Romans 8:24, NIV

Paul literally undermined the effects of the suffering he underwent as an apostle of Christ Jesus when compared with the glory ahead (vv. 18). He viewed the "sons of God" as the needed response to the groaning of the entire creation and challenged them to manifest the glory of God in them (vs. 19-21).

The demonstration of hope in the face of harsh and unpleasing conditions is our way of making practical the reality of our faith. It is also a means God uses to grow His children.

When we overlook the odds and embrace the glory, it is faith made practical. No one has a grip of what he/she hopes for, if we do, it is no more hope; but the Scriptures affirms salvation in and through hope (v. 24).The hope of reference from the text is the redemption of the soul. The delay in accomplishing the goals may be horrifying. The Word of God for you today is that there is hope.

Embrace faith, and make your claim on the strength available through the Spirit. It would be your turn to sing soon.

• Birthday Blessing: "The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights" -  Habakkuk 3:19

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 18, 19, 20; John 19:31-42

Man fidgets at the face of every little upset leading to failure. But knowing the Word and the purpose of God, he became a victor. – Anonymous
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Wednesday, June 18

Psalm 33:13-22

HOPE IN GOD'S STEADFAST LOVE

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:20, NIV
Objectively speaking, there are enough things in this world to distract believers from the God of their salvation. When our lives are buffeted by the odds around, all we seek is solution.

From today's text, the symbol of the multitude of army for the king; strength for the mighty man and horse for safety are references to seeming solutions to the challenges we face and the things from which we seek rescue (vv. 16-17). It is, however, unfortunate that these are not sufficient in themselves to bring solution to our unending challenges.

This is why the psalmist suggests a total reliance on God for lasting solutions to the issues of life (v. 20). For those who fear and hope in His mercies, He would bring salvation to them, no matter the nature of their problems.

Are you troubled? Renew your hope and love in God today. Expect your breakthrough in ways beyond your imagination. Always bear this in mind: God's steadfast love over you cannot cease, come what may.

• Birthday Blessing: "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten…You will have plenty to eat…never again will my people be ashamed" - Joel 2:26-27.

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 16, 17; John 19:1-30

God may not give answer to some of our prayer requests because He is training us to have absolute trust in Him at all times. Christians are to be at their best when under pressure of life. – Unknown
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Thursday, June 12
1 Peter 1:22-2:3

YOU HAVE BEEN BORN ANEW
You have been born again...through the living and enduring word of God. 1 Peter 1:23, NIV

Every privilege comes with responsibility. God does not breed irresponsible children. Therefore, when God adopts you as His child, He gives you certain responsibilities so that you can live well and contribute meaningfully to the body of Christ.

The reason you must live well is because you have been born anew. You cannot take it for granted; a life was actually given for your life. God first paid the great price of love for you. He sent His only begotten Son to teach you how to live and to die in your place.

Obedience to Him should be the least you could do to show your gratitude to Him. Therefore, you need to live with the consciousness that you have now been born anew. You can no longer live as of the old time.

Add to yourself virtues that portray you as a new creature - genuine love for the brethren (v. 22) and deep hunger for the Word of God (v. 22, I Peter 2:2) as you determine to drop those things that can slow you down - malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander (1 Peter 2:1).

• Birthday Blessing: "Say to the daughter of Zion, 'See, your Saviour comes! See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him."  Isaiah 62:11

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 5, 6; John 14

Get on fire for God and men will come to see you burn. – John Wesley

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Wednesday, June 11
1 Peter 1:13-21

YOU SHALL BE HOLY
But just as He who called you is Holy, so be holy in all you do. 1 Peter 1:15, NIV

Believers have been called by God to a holy living. God redeemed us through the precious blood of His only begotten Son and then calls us to live holy lives in order to please Him.

For us to maintain our sanctification and holy living, we must be clear thinkers (1 Peter 1:13, NLT). We must also know that God has no favourites and He does what He says He would do (v. 17).

As God's children, our hope is not here on earth alone. We have a better hope and home in view – heaven and holiness is a prerequisite to getting there. The way the Bible talks about holiness gives a clear indication that God would not compromise it for anything.

Beloved, have you ever thought about the nature of your call? It is a call to holy living. It is a call that leaves you with no option. If you have not been true to it before, repent before the Lord today and start a new life.

• Birthday Blessing: "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast…. Though she may forget, I will not forget you!" - Isaiah 49:15

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 3, 4; John 13:31-38

Don't allow your environment to dictate your destiny; you are not just a being but a being with divine back up to be fulfilled. – Unknown

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Tuesday, June 10

Deuteronomy 28:1-9

ESTABLISHED AS GOD'S HOLY PEOPLE

The Lord will establish you as His holy people...if you ...walk in His ways. Deuteronomy 28:9, NIV.

Sometimes, we promise to do some things for people on the basis that they would give something in return. Usually, the one making the promise is more endowed than the one being promised. Such is the case in our passage today.

God makes so many promises and He is capable of fulfilling them but it is as we fulfil our part of the bargain. Undoubtedly, God will keep to His promises. It is humans who usually fail on their parts.
God our Father expects that we fully obey Him in all things and be careful in doing all that He has asked us to do (v. 1).

We must not be careless or uncaring about the things of God. Obedience to God is not just doing things because you have been told to do it. Rather, it is doing it heartily because you love and serve the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24).

You can be established as God's child today if you will determine to obey Him at all times.

• Birthday Blessing: "…I will say to those called 'Not my people,' 'You are my people' and they will say, 'You are my God." - Hosea 2: 23b

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 1, 2; John 13:1-20

Morning is God's way of saying: one more time…live life…make a difference…touch one heart…inspire one soul…fulfil God's purpose…Have a great day to use for God. – Tunji Aladejebi
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Monday, June 9
Isaiah 35

A HIGHWAY CALLED HOLINESS
And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. Isaiah 35:8, NIV

Have you ever lost things that were very precious to you? How did you feel? Did you ever think that such things were irreplaceable? How did you cope without those things?

Many times, when we lose precious items, we often wonder how we would cope, but God has a way of comforting us or restoring to us what we have lost.

We are called to encourage one another not to lose hope (vv. 3-4) because our God is coming to help and save us. Even when it seems that all is lost, we will experience the glory of God (v. 2). Love, joy, hope, possession, and so on that have been taken away will be restored by the Lord.

This promise of restoration, however, is for the people of the Lord; those who have surrendered their totality unto Him and have decided to walk with Him in Holiness. Unfortunately, only a few take time to listen to messages on holiness nowadays.

But if you must enjoy God's full measure of blessings, you must be among the people on the highway of holiness. Are you in the number?

• Birthday Blessing: "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom." - Luke 12:32

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Kings 24, 25; John 12:23-50

The world would have been a paradise if only you have the same excitement, energy, and dedication for your God as you have for your work. – Anonymous

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Sunday, June 8
Haggai 1:12-2:9

OBEYING THE VOICE OF GOD
...and the whole remnant of the people obeyed the voice of the LORD their God.... Haggai 1:12, NIV

God has a word of assurance for someone today; assurance of His presence in the task He committed into your hands. He told the people that He was with them and therefore, they needed to be strong (Haggai 1:13; 2:4). He also promised them His power, glory and provision (Haggai 2:7-8).

Has God given you any responsibility? He is well able to see you through it. Note also that God spoke and His people heard Him and they responded. The people obeyed because they recognised the source of the message.

When you hear God through any of His servants, how do you respond? True hearing does not stop at just hearing. True hearing leads to obedience. In fact, if you have not obeyed Him, you have not heard Him. You will also notice the promptness at which the people in the passage obeyed God. So, let your obedience also be prompt to His Word anytime it comes your way.

• Birthday Blessing: "The angel of the LORD appeared to him. And said… 'The LORD is with, you mighty man of valour!" - Judges 6:12

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Kings 22, 23; John 12:1-22

Man sees your action, but God sees your motives – Thomas Kempis.