Daily Devotional

‘’And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.’’ 2 Corinthians 8:5 KJV   These people were poor and it wasn't just poverty; it was a deep one. Despite that, they were still generous, willing to go beyond themselves. They even pleaded with the apostles to receive their gifts. The apostles...

‘’For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.’’  2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV   God is a rewarder. He knows how to reward you for every good work. You must allow this truth to motivate you to serve faithfully in the Lord's vineyard....

‘’How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.’’  Acts 10:38 KJV   The reason for the Holy Ghost is for you to do good. You are called to do good in the society. As a driver, an accountant, doctor, lawyer, dress designer or whatever...

‘’The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.’’ John 12:21. KJV   Beloved, do you know that there are people who can never go to heaven if Christ is not seen you? Why? Because the only Christ they can see is you. You are His hands and His feet. We are members of His...

‘’Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.’’ 2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV   According to the laws of international relations, ambassadors enjoy immunity. If anything happens right now in this country, and you run into the American or British Embassy, do you know that the Nigerian police cannot arrest...

‘’But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.‘’  Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV   The word ‘power’ there means ability. The fact that you can walk out of your house for business and come back with result is the goodness of God....

‘’And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.’’  Genesis 8:20. KJV   When Noah built that altar and put that sacrifice on the altar, something happened: "And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for...

‘’And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will...

‘’By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.’’ Hebrews 11:7 KJV   Noah was a builder. He built the ark and he built altars. Whatever you want in life, build it. If you...

‘’And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.’’ Genesis 7:16 KJV   When Noah, his family and all the animals and birds had gone into the ark, God shut the door of the ark. The God that we serve opens and no one shuts; when He shuts, no one opens. Sometimes,...