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TOPIC : *DON'T OVERWORK YOURSELF (PART TWO)* MEMORISE : *It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.* *Exodus 31:17* BIBLE TEXT : *Exodus 20:8-11* *Good Morning, When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church's growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday. Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted. One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, "You are suffering from what is called 'teacher's disease'. You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion." I asked her for the cure, and she said, "Don't talk for 15 days." I responded, "How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?" She answered and said, "When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you'll do what I said." Therefore, for the first time since I became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house. He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because I would have been sweating profusely. I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn't sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn't sweated. It wasn't until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat. I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out. I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn't functioning as it should anymore. Since then, I have learned that I must not overwork myself and must rest from time to time if I am going to fulfil the assignment that God has given me. In *Exodus 20:1-17,* God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy. To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in *Exodus 31:12-17,* instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death. Beloved, getting rest from time to time is important. When you rest as often as you ought to, you will keep yourself refreshed and preserve your life. *KEY POINT* You must always find time to rest if you want to fulfil your God-given assignment.

TOPIC : *DON'T OVERWORK YOURSELF (PART ONE)* MEMORISE : *And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.* *Genesis 2:2* BIBLE TEXT : *1 Kings 19:4-8* *Good Morning, Elijah must have used up a lot of stored-up spiritual energy when he prayed, and fire fell from heaven in *(1 Kings 18:36-38).* After that, he drew upon the same reservoir of spiritual energy to summon rain from heaven. It had not rained for three and a half years, and the sky was absolutely clear, but he put a significant demand on his reservoir of spiritual energy by praying until it started raining *(1 Kings 18:41-45).* Furthermore, he used even more spiritual energy to run faster than the king's chariot *(1 Kings 18:46)* for a distance that some Bible scholars estimate to be about seven kilometres. After doing all these, he hadn't rested or taken time to recharge his spiritual energy when he received news that Queen Jezebel was after his life. His spiritual energy had been grossly depleted, so he ran for three days and nights to save his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree in today's Bible reading, he was so weak and spiritually drained that he prayed to God to end his life. As soon as he said this prayer, he fell asleep because he had not slept for more than three days. The angel of the Lord came to wake him up to eat, and after eating, he fell asleep again, even though he was aware that Queen Jezebel was still after his life. The angel of the Lord had to wake him up a second time to eat again because he needed strength for the great journey ahead of him. You must also take time out to rest and recharge your spiritual energy if you want to run the race ahead of you successfully. In *Genesis 1:1-31,* the Bible describes how God created one thing after another. It was a lot of work, but as the account progressed to *Genesis 2:2,* which is today's memory verse, you will see that God rested. Beloved, you cannot be wiser than God. If God Himself rested after creation, then you must also create time to rest from time to time. Do not finish one demanding task after another without taking time to rest. Many people have overworked themselves to the point of exhaustion, but this is not God's plan for anyone. He wants you to know when and how to take rests so you don't burn yourself out. Beloved, I pray that the Almighty God will shower you with His wisdom so you will know how to preserve your strength, in Jesus' name. *REFLECTION* Do you rest when you ought to?

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This week and beyond God will separate your Abraham from every Lot that is causing setbacks to his progress in the name of Jesus Christ. Your life shall experience divine peace, divine progress, divine intervention and divine total transformation in the name of Jesus Christ. Throughout the remaining days of this month and beyond you shall be moving from glory to glory, breakthrough to breakthrough and your slogan shall be forward ever backward never in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen. Good morning .

TOPIC : *UNDERSTANDING COVENANTS* MEMORISE : *Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy within them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations* *Deuteronomy 7:9* BIBLE TEXT : *1 Corinthians 6:18-20* *Good Morning, To understand what a covenant is, it is helpful first to understand what a contract is, as it is a more familiar concept. A contract is a written and signed agreement between two or more parties which outlines the expectations and responsibilities of all the parties involved in an interaction. The moment a contract is signed, all parties involved are bound by it, and typically, the contract will outline the consequences of what will happen if any party breaches the agreement. Such consequences may include penalties, damages, and other similar outcomes. A covenant is also a contract, but one that is signed with body fluids, mostly blood. This means that when body fluids, especially blood, are involved in a contract, a covenant has been established. For example, in *Genesis 17:1-14,* God entered into a covenant with Abraham, and to sign that covenant, every male that was born into Abraham's household was to be circumcised, beginning with Abraham himself, even though he was almost 100 years old at the time. A covenant is no joking matter, primarily because the penalty for breaking it is usually death. This is why today's teaching is very important. When a man and a woman come together to exchange body fluids, particularly through sex, they are entering into a covenant. They may not know it, but they have become bonded with each other. This is why it is important for a husband and a wife to only have sexual relationships with each other, because the devil usually takes advantage of extramarital sexual intercourse to pass on demons between those who indulge in it. Many years ago, a boy was barking like a dog and was brought to me for deliverance. When I investigated the matter, I discovered that he had been sleeping with a dog in his house. In other words, he had entered into a covenant with that dog, and the devil had obviously attacked him through that. In the same vein, when a fellow sleeps with someone who is not his or her spouse, certain things will be passed from that fellow to them, and you can be sure that they are not good things because the act that was committed was contrary to God's will. Beloved, do not neglect the Almighty God's instructions about keeping yourself sexually pure. Do not allow the devil access into your life by engaging in illicit sexual acts. I pray that the Lord will continually empower you to overcome all forms of sexual temptation, in Jesus' name. *KEY POINT* Illicit sexual relations establish covenants that the devil can exploit.

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Please read it's *ONLY 3 minutes* *VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE* Rev.Dr.M.Mani Chacko, Ph.D(London) General Secretary, The Bible Society of India LOGOS 206, M. G. Road Bangalore - 560 001 Karnataka India Subject: Bible Do you know that the Holy Bible may not be seen anywhere in the next 50years if nothing is done to save it? Do you know that Satan is using new technology to remove the Holy Bible from the Book shops, Book shelves and Churches and Christians and Men of God are helping him achieve that without their knowing? When Ministers of God preach from their laptops, iPads and phones instead of from the Bible they are inadvertently encouraging their members to come to the Church Services with their phones instead of their Bibles. Have you ever wondered what will happen to an lmam who preaches in the mosque from the laptop instead of from Quran? Have you ever wondered what will happen to a Moslem in the mosque fiddling with his phone looking for Quranic verses while the lmam is preaching? Though they have highly educated people amongst them who could take advantage of the new technology. *While other religious group are working hard to preserve their religious books, Christians are working hard to remove the Holy Bible from hard copy to soft copy for their convenience.* If Christians continue with this attitude, less Bibles will be sold and gradually the publishers will stop Bible production. Technology has resulted in phasing out a lot of things today. Battery powered torches are gradually being phased out because of rechargeable torches. Please don't allow the Holy Bible to suffer the same fate. There are still books in Heaven Rev. 20:12. Let us go to our Church Services and Fellowships with our Bible even if it's archaic and burdensome. Let us Continue to preach from it for the sake of Christ and for the preservation of the Holy Bible. If going to Church Services with the Bible is a burden, remember Jesus carried a bigger burden for you. You can use your iPads and phones for your private/personal Bible study for your convenience but please save the Holy Bible from going into extinction by using the HOLY BIBLE (hard copy) to Church Services and Fellowships. God will bless you. If you are stirred/blessed by this write up, please send it to all the Christians you know.

*3 John 1:2 ~ Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.* Today as you go out, may the beauty and glory of heaven come upon you and turn your hope into reality. May the LORD cloth your day with favour and divine upliftment. May the mighty hand of GOD rest upon you and establish you. You shall not be uprooted or frustrated. Everything you lay your hands on shall work for your good and prosper in the name of Jesus. Amen. Good morning. Have a lovely New Week and stay blessed. Shalom🙏🏼

IN CHRIST, YOU HAVE PEACE “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 KJV Beloved, as Jesus prepared to go to the Cross, He assured His disciples that in Him, they would have peace. The word ‘peace’ comes from the Hebrew word ‘Shalom,’ which signifies completeness, nothing broken, nothing missing. In Him, we have that perfect peace! Jesus is free from sickness, poverty, and sin; therefore, you too are free from them. The world is full of tribulation, yet in Christ, you have peace. So, do not fear or be anxious. Be of good cheer, for Jesus has already taken care of it all. He has stripped the world of its power to harm you. The enemy may bring challenges against your life, but Jesus lifts you up and protects you. The Bible declares in 1 John 5:4: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” As a child of God, you are a world overcomer. The systems and struggles of the world are already under your feet. Do not allow the world to intimidate or discourage you. In Christ, you are above every worldly system because you are born of God. The enemy cannot trip you. Sin cannot dominate your life because you know who you are. You cannot fail, and you cannot be overtaken by sickness, for the seed of God resides in you. The seed of God and sin cannot coexist. The seed of God and failure cannot coexist. The seed of God and sickness cannot coexist. You carry the seed of God in you. The evil one cannot touch you. In all things, you are more than a conqueror. In Him, you have peace. You will not die; you will live and prosper in the fullness of His victory. Further Reading: John 16:20-33, Isaiah 26:3.

MONDAY 20TH JULY, 2026. NOTHING IS MORE VALUABLE THAN GOD “And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.” - Mark 14:3 KJV The woman in this scripture passage demonstrated that Jesus was more valuable to her than the very expensive ointment. Let us observe how some people react when they see you go all out for Christ. “And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.” - Mark 14:4-8 KJV Jesus was instructing them to leave her alone. She had seen what they did not see. She looked beyond the physical and recognized Jesus as her Saviour, the One who would pay the price for her redemption. When you truly see the Lord, you will pour out your heart and resources without hesitation. Abraham also exemplified this attitude. The book of Genesis 22:1-3 states: “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham, and he said, Behold, here I am. And He said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, …and went unto the place which God had told him.” - KJV Abraham was ready to sacrifice his only child because nothing was more valuable to him than God Himself. Further Reading: 1 Kings 8:62-66, Philippians 3:7-14.

TUESDAY 21ST JULY, 2026. DON’T PLAY GAMES WITH GOD “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” - Isaiah 1:19 KJV Don't play games with God. You must learn to trust Him. You do not lose by trusting Him. He has already blessed you with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. The least you can do is respond through your actions. That is all! You do not do anything to make Him act; it is already done, with or without you. God can make you a multi-millionaire overnight. It takes Him nothing to get you there. Just one idea, and you will become the reigning sensation of the moment. No wonder Paul counted everything as dung for the excellency of the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He said: “that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” - Philippians 3:10 KJV What Apostle Paul is saying is, “I am pursuing Him. He is my pursuit in life, not money, talent, job, or career, but Jesus.” He pursued Him to understand why He had apprehended him. There is a reason God picked him out from the multitude, washed him, and cleansed him so that he could become a useful instrument in His hand. Many churches encourage singing and declaring that you are taking back what the devil stole from you. However, oftentimes, the devil did not steal anything; we gave it to him. Many times, we receive instructions in church but walk away without obeying them. The issue is, what do we do with these instructions? When we do nothing, we hand over to the devil what truly belongs to us, and he has no choice but to take it. The devil will be laughing and saying, “These people are accusing me of what I did not do.” You handed it over. Yes, he is a deceiver, but he cannot take from you what you did not hand over to him. My prayer for you is that you will not give the devil a chance. You will not fall into his schemes. Further Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:1-3.

WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY, 2026. STOP DOING THE WORK OF A POLICEMAN “Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” - Luke 7:39 KJV One of the Pharisees, named Simon, invited Jesus to his house to eat, and Jesus accepted. While they were at the table, a woman from the city, known to be a sinner, came with an alabaster box of ointment to anoint Jesus. When Simon observed this, he thought within himself that if Jesus were truly a prophet, He would have known the kind of woman who was touching Him, for she was a sinner. This is the attitude many of us display even today. We see others going all out for Christ, and instead of celebrating their devotion, we judge them in our hearts. “Your devotion is too much. You are showing off,” we say silently. But reflect: if we do not serve God wholeheartedly, who will? If we do not go all out for Jesus, then for whom should we? We must stop this policing of others’ hearts in the Church. Leave the Holy Spirit to do His work. Remember, you were not the person you are now when you first came to church. You sat under the washing of the Word, and it gradually transformed you, refining your character and your heart. And now you presume to judge someone else? Leave them alone. Instead, help disciple them. Show them that, despite how they appear now, there is a better tomorrow. That is the proper way to respond, not by saying, “Go and clean yourself; you are not good enough.” It is not your responsibility to judge. Your judgmental spirit drives people away from the Church. Many hypocrites in the Church are quick to point out others’ faults, saying, “I am not like you. I am better than you.” Who gave you the authority to compare yourself with others? Comparison is arrogance. We are called to love, disciple, and build others up, not to belittle them. Further Reading: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 2 Corinthians 10:12.

THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026. *WHEN YOU KNOW JESUS, YOU WILL GIVE MORE* “Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” - Luke 7:45-46 KJV When you encounter Jesus, no one needs to instruct you to love abundantly. This woman, whose sins were many, had them all forgiven, and in response, she gave herself wholeheartedly. Many people fail to recognize the immeasurable value of what God has done in their lives, and as a result, they hold back in their giving. When it is time for offering, they give the smallest denomination, as if their resources could ever repay what Christ has done. When you fall into this category, your money becomes your God, your time becomes your God, your children become your God, your education becomes your God, and even your talents become your God. Yet, once you truly understand the costly price Jesus paid for you, everything else pales in comparison. Nothing you offer in response to His love could ever match the value of His sacrifice. The Bible affirms this in Luke 8:1-3: “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; and the twelve were with him. And certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils. And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance” (KJV). These women understood the magnitude of what Jesus had done for them. Mary Magdalene had been possessed by demons until she encountered Christ, and once delivered, she knew that the least she could do was to serve Him faithfully. It is no coincidence that she was the first at the tomb of Jesus after His resurrection. When you truly see Him, everything else falls into place, and struggles lose their grip on you. Romans 8:32 reminds us: “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” Understanding this, Paul resolved to know nothing except Christ and Him crucified. In essence, he was saying: “What motivates my life and my actions is the awareness and remembrance of what He accomplished for me on the cross.” When you grasp this truth, your response naturally becomes one of total devotion and sacrificial love. Further Reading: Matthew 19:21, Luke 7:36-50.

FRIDAY 24TH JULY, 2026. WHAT ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE KINGDOM? “As every man hath received gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” - 1 Peter 4:10 KJV The Samaritan woman, often labeled a sinner in John chapter 4, demonstrated the power of using what you have, even before being formally equipped. After encountering Jesus, she went out alone to share the gospel. The Lord never instructed her to go to Samaria, nor did He wait for her to attend Bible school or learn Hebrew and Greek. She simply acted with what she knew: “Come and see the man.” She returned to her city and boldly proclaimed the message, giving her all. When you truly encounter Jesus, holding back is no longer an option. Similarly, the young boy in John 6:9 willingly offered his five loaves and two fish. He did not hesitate or worry about his own needs, trusting that Jesus could multiply what he had. He gave his lunch, and it became more than enough, twelve baskets were left over. His faith demonstrated that nothing placed in Jesus’ hands is ever lost. Consider the story of the man from Gadara in Luke 8:26-39. He lived among the tombs, destroying himself piece by piece, untamed and tormented. Yet, upon meeting Jesus, his mind was restored, and he desired to follow Him. But Jesus commanded, “Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee.” The man obeyed and went throughout the city testifying to the mighty works of Jesus in his life. His story reminds us that our encounters with God are meant to produce action and testimony. Many believers today sit passively in churches, contributing nothing to the advancement of the Kingdom. They proudly declare their denominational affiliation but fail to impact the world with the message of God’s grace. As a recipient and beneficiary of God’s manifold grace, what is your input? How are you using your talents, connections, and resources to expand His Kingdom? Every gift you have is a tool to minister, to bless, and to demonstrate the power of God’s grace to others. Further Reading: Acts 20:24, Romans 15:19.

SUNDAY 26TH JULY, 2026. ANYONE WITHOUT CHRIST IS DEAD “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience.” - Ephesians 2:1-2 KJV To be quickened means to be made alive or brought to life through the grace of God. It signifies that those who were spiritually dead due to sin have been given new life in Christ. They have been revived, restored, and empowered to walk in the life God intended. An unbeliever remains dead in spirit. Without Christ, a person is not truly alive. But those who are in Christ have received new life through the quickening of the Holy Spirit. They are no longer subject to the control of sin or the prince of the power of the air. Ephesians 2:3 reminds us, “Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lust of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others” (KJV). Verses 11 and 12 further explain, “Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called the Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands. That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” (KJV). These scriptures reveal our state before receiving Christ. Anyone who is not born again shares this same condition. Without Jesus, a person has no hope and no access to God in this world. That is why the gospel is preached to invite unbelievers to receive Christ into their hearts. It is not about outward appearances or religious performance; it is about who dwells within. An unbeliever, being without hope and separated from God, is naturally subject to the influence of the devil. The enemy has authority over their life until they receive new life in Christ. Through salvation, however, the believer is liberated, made alive, and empowered to walk in victory. Further Reading: Romans 6:23, John 10:10, 1 Peter 1:3-5.

TOPIC : *GOD DOESN’T ABANDON HIS OWN* “He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And he must needs go through Samaria.” - John 4:3-4 KJV Jesus intentionally went through Samaria. There were other routes He could have taken, shorter, easier paths from Galilee to His destination, but it was necessary for Him to pass through Samaria, all because of one woman. Sometimes, God moves toward your direction on purpose because you are always on His mind. Having seen all that you have endured, the challenges, the tears, and the trials, you can rest in the assurance that He comes to settle you. This is one of the most beautiful truths about Jesus. From the smallest detail to the greatest circumstance, nothing escapes His notice. It is wrong for you to discount your own significance. There is no person about whom He is unaware. He knows the number of hairs on your head, and you are far more valuable to Him than the sparrows. Even when you feel alone or abandoned, understanding that God honours His promises above His name will remind you that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He does not abandon His sheep, and He does not turn His back on His own. He is always present, working on your behalf. God will always come through for you. If God allows you to face difficult or uncomfortable situations, it is not a sign of His absence. Rather, it is because He knows you are able to endure and emerge stronger and better. He is assuring you today: “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” (Isaiah 43:1-2 KJV). Therefore, do not cast away your confidence in Christ. Trust in Him, for your faithfulness will yield a great reward. Further Reading: John 4:1-30, Luke 12:7.