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Sunday, September 7

Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22

THE DAYS ARE SURELY COMING

I will restore the fortunes of Jacob's tents and have compassion on his dwellings. Jeremiah 30:18, NIV

Jeremiah's prophecy included
(a) deliverance of the Jews from Babylon;
(b) the restoration and happy state of Israel and Judah, when converted to Christ their King;
(c) the miseries of the nations before the coming of Christ;
(d) all men must honour and worship the Son as they honour and worship the Father.

Just as the promise of restoration came to the Israelites in the days of Jeremiah, God is extending the same hope of restoration to you today.

Our gracious Lord pardons the sins of believers, and breaks off the yoke of sin and Satan. He does this that they may serve God without fear, in righteousness and true holiness before Him all the days of their lives, as the redeemed of the Lord.

Your own day of restoration is today. You have dwelt too long on that mountain of despair and despondency. God is determined to bring you into your desired haven. This shall be so, in Jesus' name.

• Birthday Blessing: "He raiseth up the poor … and lifteth up the beggar … to set among the princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory …." 1 Samuel 2:8

Read Bible Through Passage: Proverbs 11, 12, 13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

That such a movement has co-opted the name of spirituality in our pop culture tells us just how hungry we are for the real thing, and how unfed we remain. - Eugene Kennedy
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GOLDEN JUBILEE OF REV.DR MOSES BABATUNDE ADEBAYO

Today history is made and glory is being given to God. We of Lagos Central Baptist Conference rejoice with REV. DR. MOSES BABATUNDE ADEBAYO on this occasion of his golden jubilee
Dr. Adebayo is the current and the first Vice President (Finance and Investment) of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. A Chartered Accountant and a graduate of Baptist College of Theology Lagos,  Dr Adebayo bagged his his Doctoral degree in Ministry from the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso. He is happily married to Olanike.

Dr Adebayo is one of the Lagos Baptist Conferences' contribution to the Nigerian Baptist Convention where he served as carrier Conference Treasurer before his current position.

    He is a professional, a passionate pastor and a very diplomatic  leader with commitment to kingdom projects.
    I represent the Chairman, Rev Sunday A. Fagbemi,  all the cooperating Churches of the Lagos Central Baptist Conference to wish you God - given wisdom for the years ahead.
Happy birthday

LOOSED TO ENJOY GREAT EXPLOIT

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Tuesday, September 2

Jeremiah 11:1-10

HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS COVENANT

…Cursed is the man who does not obey the terms of this covenant…. Jeremiah 11:3, NIV

A friend of mine once told me that he and his girlfriend made a "blood covenant". This they did by cutting each other's finger tip and taking turn to suck each other's blood.
Thereafter, they had sexual intercourse and promised never to have sexual relationship with any other person till they die.

But my friend broke the covenant and paid the price. He died mysteriously. The penalty for breaking any covenant is always grievous, and it could have effect on generations yet unborn.

All God's promises and blessings are premised on covenant agreement. He wants us to demonstrate full obedience to His laws before we can enjoy the blessings of His kingdom.

In today's passage, God, through prophet Jeremiah, promised to take the Israelites to a land flowing with milk and honey if they obeyed and did everything He had commanded.

However, the Israelites broke God's laws several times and they paid dearly for it. What is your attitude toward God's instructions? The truth is, you can only get the best from God when you are obedient to His Word (Isaiah 1:19).

• Birthday Blessing:
"Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me." Psalm 40:13

Read Bible Through Passage:
Psalm 139-144; 1 Corinthians 11

The greatest calling a man can experience is to be fully conquered by God, for such to conquer for Him. - Anonymous
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Tuesday, September 2

Jeremiah 11:1-10

HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS COVENANT

…Cursed is the man who does not obey the terms of this covenant…. Jeremiah 11:3, NIV

A friend of mine once told me that he and his girlfriend made a "blood covenant". This they did by cutting each other's finger tip and taking turn to suck each other's blood.
Thereafter, they had sexual intercourse and promised never to have sexual relationship with any other person till they die.

But my friend broke the covenant and paid the price. He died mysteriously. The penalty for breaking any covenant is always grievous, and it could have effect on generations yet unborn.

All God's promises and blessings are premised on covenant agreement. He wants us to demonstrate full obedience to His laws before we can enjoy the blessings of His kingdom.

In today's passage, God, through prophet Jeremiah, promised to take the Israelites to a land flowing with milk and honey if they obeyed and did everything He had commanded.

However, the Israelites broke God's laws several times and they paid dearly for it. What is your attitude toward God's instructions? The truth is, you can only get the best from God when you are obedient to His Word (Isaiah 1:19).

• Birthday Blessing:
"Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me." Psalm 40:13

Read Bible Through Passage:
Psalm 139-144; 1 Corinthians 11

The greatest calling a man can experience is to be fully conquered by God, for such to conquer for Him. - Anonymous
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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

Too much analysis of a thing or decision leads to paralysis of not taking any step on the matter. - Anonymous

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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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