I REMEMBER CALVARY

1. Where He may lead me I will go,
For I have learned to trust Him so,
And I re­mem­ber ’twas for me,
That He was slain on Cal­va­ry.

REFRAIN:
Jesus shall lead me night and day,
Jesus shall lead me all the way,
He is the tru­est friend to me,
For I re­me­mber Cal­va­ry.

2. O I de­light in His com­mand,
Love to be led by His dear hand;
His di­vine will is sweet to me,
Hallowed by blood­stained Cal­va­ry.

3. Onward I go, nor doubt nor fear,
Happy with Christ my Sav­ior near,
Trusting that I some day shall see,
Jesus my friend of Cal­va­ry.

AMEN.

Let us pray..

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM

There is a knowing that comes from information, and there is a knowing that comes from encounter. One fills the mind; the other arrests the soul. When the apostle Paul cried, “That I may know Him” (Philippians 3:10), he was not speaking as a beginner in the faith. He had seen visions (2 Corinthians 12:1–4), planted churches (Acts 14:21–23), written letters that would become Scripture, and suffered deeply for Christ (2 Corinthians 11:23–28). Yet his hunger was not reduced—it was intensified.

This alone tells us something sobering and beautiful: intimacy with Christ does not end the pursuit; it deepens it.

To know Christ is not merely to know facts about Him, but to be personally acquainted with His heart—His ways (Psalm 103:7), His obedience to the Father (John 6:38), His compassion for the broken (Matthew 9:36), His grief over unbelief (Luke 19:41), and His joy in communion with the Father (John 17:1). It is to recognize His voice in the stillness (John 10:27), to discern His leading in uncertainty (Proverbs 3:5–6), and to trust His presence even when emotions fall silent (2 Corinthians 5:7).

There comes a point in the believer’s journey when surface Christianity no longer satisfies. We still sing the songs, attend the gatherings, and hear the sermons—but the soul quietly whispers, “There must be more.” That whisper is not rebellion; it is invitation. It is the Spirit drawing us beyond familiarity into fellowship (Revelation 3:20).

Paul counted everything else as loss—not because those things were sinful, but because they were inferior. Reputation, achievement, religious pedigree, and personal comfort all bowed before one supreme pursuit: Christ Himself (Philippians 3:7–8). Not merely His works, not only His blessings, but Him—crucified (Galatians 2:20), risen (Romans 6:9), reigning (Ephesians 1:20–22), and yet intimately near (Matthew 28:20).

To know Him is to know the power of His resurrection—the divine strength to live above sin (Romans 6:4), courage to obey when it costs (Acts 4:19–20), and hope that transcends death (1 Corinthians 15:54–57). But it is also to know the fellowship of His sufferings—where self is crucified (Luke 9:23), pride is dismantled (2 Corinthians 12:9), and obedience is tested (Hebrews 5:8). Many desire the power; few embrace the process. Yet Scripture binds them together in true knowing (Philippians 3:10).

This deeper quest requires intentional withdrawal from noise and distraction. Christ does not compete with divided affections (Matthew 6:24). He reveals Himself to those who seek Him earnestly (Hebrews 11:6), who linger in His Word (John 15:7), who pray not merely for answers but for alignment (Matthew 26:39), and who hunger beyond routine (Psalm 42:1–2).

“That I may know Him” is the cry of a heart that has tasted enough of God to know there is infinitely more. It is the confession of a believer refusing secondhand faith (Job 42:5). It is the holy dissatisfaction that keeps us kneeling long after others have stood up (Luke 10:39).

And the promise remains unshaken:
“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”
— Jeremiah 29:13

May this not merely be a caption we admire, but a prayer that defines our lives.


© David Onovo-Agbo Ministries International

North Korea is for Jesus!

A MORE EXCELLENT WAY

There is a way that is impressive, and there is a way that is excellent. The impressive draws crowds; the excellent transforms lives. Scripture speaks of “a more excellent way” not as an abstract ideal, but as a divine path—one that rises above cultural norms, religious performance, and self-serving ambition (1 Corinthians 12:31).

The Kingdom of God has never been built on brilliance without character, power without purity, or influence without integrity. Heaven’s values often stand in sharp contrast to the values celebrated on earth. What the world rewards—speed, visibility, dominance—God often bypasses in favor of faithfulness, humility, and obedience (Micah 6:8).

A more excellent way begins with the heart. God is not merely interested in what we do, but in who we are becoming (Proverbs 4:23). Many can speak in tongues, preach eloquently, or operate in gifts, yet fail in love, patience, and self-control. Paul reminds us that without love, even the most impressive spiritual expressions amount to nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1–3). Love, in the Kingdom, is not sentiment—it is submission, sacrifice, and sustained obedience.

This way calls us to live governed by truth, not convenience. It teaches us to choose righteousness over relevance, obedience over applause, and eternity over immediacy (Matthew 6:33). In a world addicted to shortcuts, the Kingdom insists on process. In a culture obsessed with self-promotion, Christ invites us to self-denial (Luke 9:23).

A more excellent way is seen in how we speak when anger would be justified (Ephesians 4:29), how we forgive when offense feels deserved (Matthew 18:21–22), how we remain pure in a generation that normalizes compromise (1 Thessalonians 4:3–4), and how we walk humbly when success tries to crown us (James 4:6).

This path is costly—but it is glorious. It may not always lead to recognition, but it always leads to resemblance. Those who walk this way begin to look like Christ (Romans 8:29). Their lives preach louder than their words. Their convictions outlive trends. Their peace defies pressure. They become living witnesses that the Kingdom of God is not in word only, but in power—and in character (1 Corinthians 4:20).

Jesus Himself embodied this more excellent way. He had all power, yet chose servanthood (Philippians 2:5–8). He had all authority, yet washed feet (John 13:3–5). He could summon legions of angels, yet embraced the cross (Matthew 26:53). In Him, we see that greatness in the Kingdom is measured not by how high we rise, but by how deeply we love and how faithfully we obey (Matthew 20:26–28).

The call before us is clear. God is raising a people who will not merely know the way, but walk in it. A people whose lives are aligned with heaven’s values, whose conduct reflects Christ’s nature, and whose choices declare that there is indeed A MORE EXCELLENT WAY.

© David Onovo-Agbo Ministries International

THE WELLS OF SALVATION

“Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation” (Isaiah 12:3).

The scripture above is not poetic excess; it is spiritual reality. Salvation is not a stagnant pool we visit occasionally: it is a living system of wells, deep, abundant, and inexhaustible. The tragedy of many Christian lives is not scarcity of provision, but neglect of access.

God has made provision for a victorious, godly, and fruitful life. Yet such a life is not sustained by momentary inspiration or occasional devotion. It is sustained by daily drawing.

The wells of salvation are tapped intentionally.

A well must be approached, opened, and drawn from. No one survives on yesterday’s water. Likewise, no Christian grows on yesterday’s obedience, yesterday’s faith, or yesterday’s Word. Jesus Himself declared, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Daily living requires daily drawing.

The Word of God is a dryless well. Circumstances may fluctuate, emotions may wane, seasons may change—but the Word remains full. Those who return to it consistently discover strength that does not originate from themselves (Psalm 119:28). Courage rises where fear once ruled. Clarity emerges where confusion lingered. Grace becomes functional, not theoretical.

A flawless Christian life—one marked by maturity, integrity, and Christlikeness—is not produced overnight. It is cultivated through daily exercises of godly virtue. Scripture exhorts us to add to our faith: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love (2 Peter 1:5–7). These virtues are not abstract ideals; they are disciplines strengthened by repeated drawing from God’s well.

Each morning becomes a choice: will I draw patience from the Word, or react from the flesh? Will I draw purity from truth, or negotiate with compromise? Will I draw humility from Christ’s example, or assert myself in pride? The well supplies—but the believer must draw.

The Word does not merely inform virtue; it empowers it. As we behold Christ in Scripture, we are transformed into His image (2 Corinthians 3:18). The more we draw, the more our appetites change. Sin loses its attraction. Righteousness becomes natural. Obedience becomes joyful. What once required struggle becomes instinctive.

In seasons of dryness—when prayer feels heavy, when faith is tested, when courage seems depleted—the wells remain full. God does not ration grace. He invites us to return, again and again. “Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters” (Isaiah 55:1). The invitation is daily. The supply is eternal.

A believer anchored in the wells of salvation becomes unshakeable. Not because life is easy, but because the source is secure. Such a life radiates quiet strength, moral clarity, and steady joy. It reflects a Christianity that is lived, not merely confessed.

The call before us is simple, yet demanding: draw daily. Draw wisdom before decisions. Draw grace before conflict. Draw truth before temptation. Draw strength before weariness. In doing so, we discover that God has already provided everything necessary for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).

The wells are open.
The water is living.
The supply is endless.

The question is not whether God has given enough—but whether we will come and draw.

© David Onovo-Agbo Ministries International