Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀💝🌺🎁🌹🎀 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY. THURSDAY JULY 9, 2026. "THE LAW OF LOVE (2)" 'Above all, clothe yourself with love...' Colosians 3:14 NLT GOD'S LOVE is the most powerful force the world has ever seen. And as a follower of Christ, it is up to you to carry the torch and keep it burning. The Bible says, ‘…Clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience…Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony’ (vv. 12 & 14 NLT). It’s one thing to quote Scriptures, pray long articulate prayers in public, study theology and attend church. But only when people see your love will they be impacted by your life. Love, not words, is the true test of your discipleship. It’s said that General Omar Bradley once made a business trip on a commercial airline wearing a regular suit instead of his military uniform. When he reached his seat, he started doing some paperwork. As it turned out, the man sitting next to him was a young army private who didn’t recognise Bradley. So, after take-off, he turned to the general and said, ‘Since we’re going to be together for a while, it would be nice if we got to know each other. My guess is that you’re a banker.’ Not wishing to seem rude, but needing to finish his work, Bradley replied, ‘No, I’m General Omar Bradley, a five-star general in the US Army. I head up the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, DC’. Without missing a beat, the young private replied, ‘Well, sir, that’s a very important job, and I sure hope you don’t blow it!’ Your most important job today is to show God’s love–so don’t blow it! Bible In A Year: Acts 3:11-5:42; Matt 8:10-17; Ps 109:16-31; Pro 15:23-26. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation 💝🎀 *To partner with us, kindly refer to page 9 of the hard copy edition or simply send us a WhatsApp message/call on +2348128000068.*💝🌹🌷🎀. MD.ii. JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE EVIL ONE "This Man was handed over to you by God's deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross." - Acts 2:23 These words from Peter mean that God the Father deliberately gave His Son into the hands of the people who killed Him. God the Father was there when they pressed a crown of thorns on His head, mocked, beat and spit on Him. After this cruel treatment, they crucified Him. You would think: God is a God of love; how can He hand over His own Son to such horrible death? Foreknowledge This has to do with information nobody else had. What was this foreknowledge? Peter gives the answer: 'But God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him' (verse 24). God knew that the death to which He had delivered His Son could not hold Him. God knew this beforehand. The evil one didn't know this and the people did not know this either. God knew that Jesus would conquer death and hell. We know that Jesus has risen from the dead! Before Calvary, death was an enemy of man. Death is the terrain of the evil one, because death has to do with hell, darkness and the power of the evil one. Death has to do with satan. Life has to do with Jesus. The Light, praise God, has conquered the darkness. The Lord Jesus went to the terrain of the evil one and took away the keys of death and hell. Death is no longer the domain of satan. Jesus conquered the power of the evil one. Jesus says in Revelation 1:17-18: 'Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One. I was dead, but look, I am alive forever. I have power over death and hell.' https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. ⏤ Psalm 23:4 A day without prayer is a day without blessing, and a life without prayer is a life without power. ⏤ Leonard Ravenhill O God of Bethel, God of our ancestors, be our God today. Bless us, let Your face shine on us, and be gracious to us. Lift up the light of Your presence on us and give us Your peace. We wouldn’t dare go out into the world today without knowing You’re with us. But You are everywhere. Where could we go that You wouldn’t be there? No matter where we end up today, we will see You watching over us. Nothing can separate us from Your love! No power can pull us out of Your hands! So, even as we leave the safety of our home and go into a world full of dangers, we aren’t afraid because You’re with us wherever we go. We dedicate ourselves to You. You’ve redeemed us, and we belong to You. We recognize Your rightful ownership of us, and we offer ourselves to You freely. Yet, we know how hard it is to truly give ourselves to You because our hearts are constantly pulled away. So, take us, God—because we can’t do it on our own. When temptation comes, shelter us and don’t let us fall. If we face evil, lead us safely through it. Protect us from anything that would dishonor You or harm our lives. We ask for the grace to make this a holy day. Help us do our everyday tasks in a way that pleases You. Save us from laziness, from greed, from neglecting our responsibilities, from bad tempers, and from holding grudges. Help us be patient with everyone, to be forgiving, kind, thoughtful, courteous, loving, and prayerful. Protect us and bring us home safely tonight. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus, our Redeemer. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/04/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.