Good morning, brethren.
1. Morning devotion for today.
MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY
THURSDAY JULY 23, 2026.
"DON'T LOSE YOUR COMPASSIONATE EDGE (2)"
'…When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them…’ Matthew 9:36 NKJV
CHRIST’S CONCERN for a hurting world revealed itself in two ways: condemnation towards those who took advantage of others and compassion towards those who couldn’t help themselves. One time He took a whip and threw the money changers out of the temple; another time He healed the sick and fed the hungry. There’s a lesson here: you can become complacent and say, ‘I know there’s trouble in the world. It’s regrettable. But as long as it doesn’t touch me personally, I’d prefer not to think about it. Cheating goes on every day in business and politics. That’s just the way things are.’ Like the priest and the Levite in the story of the Good Samaritan, you ‘pass by on the other side’ (Luke 10:30-36). The sad fact is that even churches that faithfully preach the Word and win souls (two all-important missions) fail in this area. Why? Because they’re afraid of being identified with those who promote a ‘social gospel’. But the opposite should concern us! ‘If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity…how can the love of God be in him?…Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth’ (1John 3:17-18 NIV). What moves you? Success in business? Building a great family? Excelling in ministry? Those are worthy goals, but if you want to know what moved Christ, read this: ‘When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion.’ So don’t lose your compassionate edge.
Bible In A Year: Deut 1-2; Matt 11;20-30; Ps 42:5-11; Pro 16 17-19. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation
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MD.ii. [22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*COSTLY CONSECRATION* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```TEXT:GENESIS 22:1-11```
```KEY VERSE:``` _*"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" (GENESIS 22:2).*_
*Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England, contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody, observed that "Consecration is only possible when we give up our will about EVERYTHING." This may explain why most professing Christians shy away from true consecration. For some others, consecration should be moderated in such a manner as not to exceed the boundary set by "common sense".*
*Abraham, as seen in today's text, demonstrated a high level of consecration. To a normal person, God's command to him to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to him was an invitation to eternal sorrow. But Abraham's love for and devotion to God were more than skin deep. It was such a commitment that was not hinged on any material benefit. The Lord's demand was explicit: "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest... and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of..." Isaac was an only son whose name meant _laughter,_ a child of promise and therefore very beloved to his parents. Yet Abraham was willing to sacrifice him to God.*
*By that act, Abraham's obedience and faith were only being put to the test. He was willing to part with his highest love and hope on earth... to even go on a three-day journey to obey God's extraordinary command. He was moved neither by Isaac's affecting remark nor the thought of how others would react to him. Satisfied that Abraham's devotion to Him was no half measure, God intervened and prevented him from sacrificing Isaac. A lamb was divinely provided in his stead, a pointer to the Lord Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".*
*As you reflect on all these, consider how you will fare in God's test of obedience and faith. If the Lord today requires your _Isaac_ - whatever constitutes your greatest joy on earth - will you be willing to part with it for God's sake? How much do you love God? Do social and material pursuits stand between you and God? Are you willing to place your prestige on the altar for the Lord? The test is ongoing. Will you pass it?*
✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Our commitment to the Lord is determined by how far we are willing to go with Him.*_
```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 23-25*
Costly Consecration
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*RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 85: GIVE OF YOUR BEST TO THE MASTER; GHS 87: TAKE MY LIFE; AND GHS 92: I SURRENDER ALL*
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYDY: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
✍🏽🏻 🏽🛰
```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*THE DIVIDEND OF DILIGENCE* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```TEXT:PROVERBS 10:1-5```
``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich" (PROVERBS 10:4).*_
*George Washington Carver wisely said, "There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation, veneer isn't worth anything." Similarly, Thomas Edison reminds us, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."*
*Proverbs 10:4 tells us, "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." This powerful verse reminds us that diligence in our work leads to rewards, while laziness brings failure. As youths, we often face the temptation to seek shortcuts or to delay our efforts, but the Bible teaches us that true success comes from being faithful and diligent in whatever we do.*
*Diligence means consistently putting in effort, being disciplined, and staying focused even when the results are not immediate. This teaches us that hard work during the right seasons brings success, while neglecting opportunities leads to regret. Let us be diligent in our studies and daily tasks. When we invest in smart work, we will see the fruit of our labour in time. God honours diligence and rewards those who are faithful in their efforts.*
```QUOTE:``` _*God honours diligence.*_
```CHALLENGE:``` _*Be diligent.*_
🏽🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, bless my efforts to succeed.*_
The Dividend Of Diligence
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣)*_
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```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*HONOURED BY GOD* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```LEVITICUS 26:9-12```
```Key Verse:``` _*"For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you" (Leviticus 26:9).*_
A story was told of a girl called Queen. Queen worked very hard and brought many awards to her family. She was already on Government Scholarship in high school. There, she was selected to represent her state in the National Mathematics Competition. Queen won the competition to the admiration of everyone, including her fellow competitors. The State Government raised a podium and set Queen on it, for everybody present to file past to salute the queen.
God has promised to bless and honour His children who are obedient to Him. How can it be that the One we are commanded to respect and honour now promises to honour us - His creatures? There is nothing God cannot do for a child whose life pleases Him. That was His promise to Israel and to anyone that does His will. That honour manifested in God making Israel fruitful, established and secured.
*You must do everything to gain the honour, respect, blessing, favour, goodness and mercy of God. Joseph was one child that was respected and honoured. God even caused the king, all Egyptians, the surrounding nations, his father and his brothers to respect and honour him. Your godly and righteous conduct at home, school and in the church will bring divine honour, promotion and respect to you.*
```rayer:``` _*Lord God, give me the grace to live righteously before You so that I may enjoy Your blessings.*_ 🏽
``` Further Reading:``` *Psalm 84:11-12*
Honoured By God
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA*
THURSDAY, 23RD JULY, 2026.
*TEST OF PERFECT LOVE FOR GOD*
*TEXT:* GENESIS 22:1-11.
1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2 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.
3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
*Timeless Truth:*_"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment"_ (Mark 12:30).
*INTRODUCTION*
God demands perfect love from the saints just as He had demonstrated His perfect love for man. He requested Abraham to *"walk before me and be thou perfect"* (Genesis 17:1). Jesus also emphasised that the first commandment, broadly speaking, has to do with perfect love for God (Mark 12:30). It is easier for man to profess love for someone without actually, having or demonstrating that love. Great blessings of God, especially those that are earned and not just unmerited, are based on our love for God. True love for God, beyond mere mouth profession, must be tested by God to ascertain its genuineness. It is necessary for man so that man will see himself the way God sees him and not his mere mouth profession. Abraham, did not just profess love for God, He actually, manifested it and great generational blessings followed.
*1. Costly Test: Futuristic Significance*
a. Abraham had passed through many things that demanded great sacrifices for God. It started with God asking him to leave his country to a strange land that he had never been to. At a point, he had to also separate from his nephew, Lot that he loved so much. The climax of the sacrifice that God expected from him was the sacrifice of his only promised son. It was a test of his professed perfect love for God. The greater the divine blessings coming the way of anyone, the more severe and demanding is the test of love for God that must be passed. Don't be worried about the trials of faith and divine demands, focus on the blessings, both temporal and eternal, that await you.
b. *"And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt (or test) Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am"*. Abraham was always available to God without giving any excuse at any time. To him, God is first and every other engagement is secondary. Can you think of what God asked Abraham to do? First, Abraham understood that it was God speaking and not a stranger. Believers should be well groomed in the Bible and in hearing from God that they can discern the voice of God from other voices. *"And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah"*. The divine emphasis was to help Abraham to see the gravity of the sacrifice so that he would be able to make an informed and not just sentimental or emotional decision. *"And offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of"*. Abraham, from his first encounter with God knew that if God would tell him to go anywhere, he would not tell him the exact place as at the first. When he was called to leave his country, he was just told to take off to a land he would show him. God repeated this same mode here. Always watch for the way God uses to lead you. It may not be the same way He leads others. Did Abraham know that it was a test? The context does not show that. This is how man's test is different from that of God. In most cases, when a divine test comes unannounced, the tested will not know that it is a test from God. However, it is a test of his love for God and faith in God.
*Question*
How is this a test of his faith and a test of his love for God?
*2. Courageous Triumph: Faith Sacrifice*
a. Human sacrifice was condemned by God and that was one of the reasons the land of Canaan was overthrown. Interestingly, Abraham counted himself too small to question God since he had no doubt that it was from God. Unquestioning and immediate obedience to God is one of the evidences of our love and faith in God. Willingness to sacrifice your most loved "Isaac" without looking back is true spirituality in action. *"Abraham rose up early in the morning..."* Obviously, he did not tell the wife and all those who could have discouraged him. He had known in his walk with God that God would never do evil but bless. He practiced the consecration of the New Testament saints where in Luke 14:26 Jesus said it is only those who can sacrifice all their relationships for Christ that can be His disciples. *"On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off"*. Three days was enough for Abraham to have a rethink, but his mind was fixed. Those who love God have a fixed mind which cannot be swayed by any relation or public opinion. Abraham also did not allow his young men to go far with him because they could also use emotions to discourage him from doing the will of God. *"And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you"*. The consecrated are not seeking human sympathy. Their song is "I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back".
b. Abraham decided to go alone with Isaac to the place of sacrifice. Isaac was about 19+ years of age at this time. So, he could carry the wood and other things. He was intelligent enough to ask his father questions. *"And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"*. This question could force tears and emotions from Abraham, but Abraham was determined to obey God at all cost. Isaac himself had strong faith and confidence in his father and of course in his God, so he did not rebel. He behaved like Jesus who *"....he is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth"* (Isaiah 53:7).
b. Abraham was a man of faith truly. The New Testament says that he believed God will resurrect Isaac because the promise of God for him was based on Isaac being alive (Hebrews 11: 19). Our consecration to God is a function of our faith in God. When there is strong faith in God as a faithful Rewarder now in time and eternity; when there is faith in the pronounced promises and promised eternity, consecration becomes very easy. *"And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering"*. The father exercised perfect love and faith in God while the son likewise demonstrated perfect voluntary obedience.
*"And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son"*.
*Question*
Do you have the faith of Abraham and Isaac?
*3. Compensation for the Trustworthy: Faithful Saviour*
Abraham was totally ignorant of the purpose of the test that it was beyond him and that God wanted to use it for a generational lesson. Apart from the test of his faith and love for Him, it was meant to present a figure of the coming Son of God who voluntarily submitted Himself to sacrifice for the salvation of the whole world. It was to present the gospel in the Old Testament. He really wanted to sacrifice his son before *"the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I"*. What did Abraham lose by his uncommon consecration? Nothing. What did he gain? Revelation of the gospel and confirmation of generational blessings. No sacrifice should be too big for a true child of God. It is always a blessing in disguise. There are always reciprocal blessings when you love God purely and perfectly above all else. God will always lavish the blessings of heaven on you in return.
*Question*
Are you ready to fully love God perfectly and always be willing to consecrate anything God demands without questioning?
*Prayer Points*
1.Father circumcise my heart to love You perfectly .
2.Give me grace to be willing that nothing will be too much to consecrate to You .
3.Give me the faith of Abraham that always looks beyond the present but focuses on Your promises .
4.Father, Take all Your children deeper in the love of Jesus.
*HYMN:* Nothing Between
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 23-25.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou Art Dialog God. ⏤ Psalm 90:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ⏤ Martin Luther
Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, You are God. We want to make You the home of our hearts. We aren’t truly at home in this world because it isn’t secure. Everything here passes away. The mountains may crumble, and the hills may disappear. Our souls are immortal and can’t find a lasting home on this earth—no place where they will be sure of undisturbed rest forever. Only You are enduring and eternal, and only in You can our souls find a home, a refuge of love that will last forever. Help us to make our home in You.
We thank You for our earthly home. We thank You for the love that binds us together, for the refuge we find here from the world’s hostilities. Here we can trust each other and be sure of each other’s love. Deepen our home affections. Draw us closer together as a family. Make our home life sweeter. Help us to be more supportive of each other. Teach us patience as we live together. Help us see the best in each other and give the best of our love to one another.
May our home life today be tender and affectionate. Fill us with Your divine love so that our hearts and lips will overflow and that everything lovely will grow within us. You know our special needs, and we ask for personal blessings. Forgive us all our sins. Comfort us in our sorrows.
Give us a blessing now as we go out into the world. May we live in such a way that we are constantly receiving from Jesus and then giving out the good things of divine love. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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1. Morning devotion for today.
MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY
THURSDAY JULY 23, 2026.
"DON'T LOSE YOUR COMPASSIONATE EDGE (2)"
'…When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them…’ Matthew 9:36 NKJV
CHRIST’S CONCERN for a hurting world revealed itself in two ways: condemnation towards those who took advantage of others and compassion towards those who couldn’t help themselves. One time He took a whip and threw the money changers out of the temple; another time He healed the sick and fed the hungry. There’s a lesson here: you can become complacent and say, ‘I know there’s trouble in the world. It’s regrettable. But as long as it doesn’t touch me personally, I’d prefer not to think about it. Cheating goes on every day in business and politics. That’s just the way things are.’ Like the priest and the Levite in the story of the Good Samaritan, you ‘pass by on the other side’ (Luke 10:30-36). The sad fact is that even churches that faithfully preach the Word and win souls (two all-important missions) fail in this area. Why? Because they’re afraid of being identified with those who promote a ‘social gospel’. But the opposite should concern us! ‘If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity…how can the love of God be in him?…Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth’ (1John 3:17-18 NIV). What moves you? Success in business? Building a great family? Excelling in ministry? Those are worthy goals, but if you want to know what moved Christ, read this: ‘When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion.’ So don’t lose your compassionate edge.
Bible In A Year: Deut 1-2; Matt 11;20-30; Ps 42:5-11; Pro 16 17-19. 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. [22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*COSTLY CONSECRATION* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```TEXT:GENESIS 22:1-11```
```KEY VERSE:``` _*"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" (GENESIS 22:2).*_
*Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England, contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody, observed that "Consecration is only possible when we give up our will about EVERYTHING." This may explain why most professing Christians shy away from true consecration. For some others, consecration should be moderated in such a manner as not to exceed the boundary set by "common sense".*
*Abraham, as seen in today's text, demonstrated a high level of consecration. To a normal person, God's command to him to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to him was an invitation to eternal sorrow. But Abraham's love for and devotion to God were more than skin deep. It was such a commitment that was not hinged on any material benefit. The Lord's demand was explicit: "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest... and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of..." Isaac was an only son whose name meant _laughter,_ a child of promise and therefore very beloved to his parents. Yet Abraham was willing to sacrifice him to God.*
*By that act, Abraham's obedience and faith were only being put to the test. He was willing to part with his highest love and hope on earth... to even go on a three-day journey to obey God's extraordinary command. He was moved neither by Isaac's affecting remark nor the thought of how others would react to him. Satisfied that Abraham's devotion to Him was no half measure, God intervened and prevented him from sacrificing Isaac. A lamb was divinely provided in his stead, a pointer to the Lord Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".*
*As you reflect on all these, consider how you will fare in God's test of obedience and faith. If the Lord today requires your _Isaac_ - whatever constitutes your greatest joy on earth - will you be willing to part with it for God's sake? How much do you love God? Do social and material pursuits stand between you and God? Are you willing to place your prestige on the altar for the Lord? The test is ongoing. Will you pass it?*
✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Our commitment to the Lord is determined by how far we are willing to go with Him.*_
```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 23-25*
Costly Consecration
https://dailymanna.app//
*RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 85: GIVE OF YOUR BEST TO THE MASTER; GHS 87: TAKE MY LIFE; AND GHS 92: I SURRENDER ALL*
*TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter*
*#DailyManna23rdJuly2026*
*#GCK*
*#WorshipNuggets*
*#BibleNuggets*
*#LeadershipNuggets*
*#RevivalNuggets*
*#CrusadeNuggets*
https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]
[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYDY: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
✍🏽🏻 🏽🛰
```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*THE DIVIDEND OF DILIGENCE* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```TEXT:PROVERBS 10:1-5```
``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich" (PROVERBS 10:4).*_
*George Washington Carver wisely said, "There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation, veneer isn't worth anything." Similarly, Thomas Edison reminds us, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."*
*Proverbs 10:4 tells us, "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." This powerful verse reminds us that diligence in our work leads to rewards, while laziness brings failure. As youths, we often face the temptation to seek shortcuts or to delay our efforts, but the Bible teaches us that true success comes from being faithful and diligent in whatever we do.*
*Diligence means consistently putting in effort, being disciplined, and staying focused even when the results are not immediate. This teaches us that hard work during the right seasons brings success, while neglecting opportunities leads to regret. Let us be diligent in our studies and daily tasks. When we invest in smart work, we will see the fruit of our labour in time. God honours diligence and rewards those who are faithful in their efforts.*
```QUOTE:``` _*God honours diligence.*_
```CHALLENGE:``` _*Be diligent.*_
🏽🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, bless my efforts to succeed.*_
The Dividend Of Diligence
https://dailymanna.app//
*TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter*
*#HigherEveryday23rdJuly2026*
*#GCK*
*#WorshipNuggets*
*#BibleNuggets*
*#LeadershipNuggets*
*#RevivalNuggets*
*#CrusadeNuggets*
https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]
[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣)*_
🏼🏼🏼🏼🏼
```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*HONOURED BY GOD* 🫵🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽🏽
```LEVITICUS 26:9-12```
```Key Verse:``` _*"For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you" (Leviticus 26:9).*_
A story was told of a girl called Queen. Queen worked very hard and brought many awards to her family. She was already on Government Scholarship in high school. There, she was selected to represent her state in the National Mathematics Competition. Queen won the competition to the admiration of everyone, including her fellow competitors. The State Government raised a podium and set Queen on it, for everybody present to file past to salute the queen.
God has promised to bless and honour His children who are obedient to Him. How can it be that the One we are commanded to respect and honour now promises to honour us - His creatures? There is nothing God cannot do for a child whose life pleases Him. That was His promise to Israel and to anyone that does His will. That honour manifested in God making Israel fruitful, established and secured.
*You must do everything to gain the honour, respect, blessing, favour, goodness and mercy of God. Joseph was one child that was respected and honoured. God even caused the king, all Egyptians, the surrounding nations, his father and his brothers to respect and honour him. Your godly and righteous conduct at home, school and in the church will bring divine honour, promotion and respect to you.*
```rayer:``` _*Lord God, give me the grace to live righteously before You so that I may enjoy Your blessings.*_ 🏽
``` Further Reading:``` *Psalm 84:11-12*
Honoured By God
https://dailymanna.app//
*TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter*
*#SincereMilk23rdJuly2026*
*#GCK*
*#WorshipNuggets*
*#BibleNuggets*
*#LeadershipNuggets*
*#RevivalNuggets*
*#CrusadeNuggets*
https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]
[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA*
THURSDAY, 23RD JULY, 2026.
*TEST OF PERFECT LOVE FOR GOD*
*TEXT:* GENESIS 22:1-11.
1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2 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.
3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
*Timeless Truth:*_"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment"_ (Mark 12:30).
*INTRODUCTION*
God demands perfect love from the saints just as He had demonstrated His perfect love for man. He requested Abraham to *"walk before me and be thou perfect"* (Genesis 17:1). Jesus also emphasised that the first commandment, broadly speaking, has to do with perfect love for God (Mark 12:30). It is easier for man to profess love for someone without actually, having or demonstrating that love. Great blessings of God, especially those that are earned and not just unmerited, are based on our love for God. True love for God, beyond mere mouth profession, must be tested by God to ascertain its genuineness. It is necessary for man so that man will see himself the way God sees him and not his mere mouth profession. Abraham, did not just profess love for God, He actually, manifested it and great generational blessings followed.
*1. Costly Test: Futuristic Significance*
a. Abraham had passed through many things that demanded great sacrifices for God. It started with God asking him to leave his country to a strange land that he had never been to. At a point, he had to also separate from his nephew, Lot that he loved so much. The climax of the sacrifice that God expected from him was the sacrifice of his only promised son. It was a test of his professed perfect love for God. The greater the divine blessings coming the way of anyone, the more severe and demanding is the test of love for God that must be passed. Don't be worried about the trials of faith and divine demands, focus on the blessings, both temporal and eternal, that await you.
b. *"And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt (or test) Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am"*. Abraham was always available to God without giving any excuse at any time. To him, God is first and every other engagement is secondary. Can you think of what God asked Abraham to do? First, Abraham understood that it was God speaking and not a stranger. Believers should be well groomed in the Bible and in hearing from God that they can discern the voice of God from other voices. *"And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah"*. The divine emphasis was to help Abraham to see the gravity of the sacrifice so that he would be able to make an informed and not just sentimental or emotional decision. *"And offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of"*. Abraham, from his first encounter with God knew that if God would tell him to go anywhere, he would not tell him the exact place as at the first. When he was called to leave his country, he was just told to take off to a land he would show him. God repeated this same mode here. Always watch for the way God uses to lead you. It may not be the same way He leads others. Did Abraham know that it was a test? The context does not show that. This is how man's test is different from that of God. In most cases, when a divine test comes unannounced, the tested will not know that it is a test from God. However, it is a test of his love for God and faith in God.
*Question*
How is this a test of his faith and a test of his love for God?
*2. Courageous Triumph: Faith Sacrifice*
a. Human sacrifice was condemned by God and that was one of the reasons the land of Canaan was overthrown. Interestingly, Abraham counted himself too small to question God since he had no doubt that it was from God. Unquestioning and immediate obedience to God is one of the evidences of our love and faith in God. Willingness to sacrifice your most loved "Isaac" without looking back is true spirituality in action. *"Abraham rose up early in the morning..."* Obviously, he did not tell the wife and all those who could have discouraged him. He had known in his walk with God that God would never do evil but bless. He practiced the consecration of the New Testament saints where in Luke 14:26 Jesus said it is only those who can sacrifice all their relationships for Christ that can be His disciples. *"On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off"*. Three days was enough for Abraham to have a rethink, but his mind was fixed. Those who love God have a fixed mind which cannot be swayed by any relation or public opinion. Abraham also did not allow his young men to go far with him because they could also use emotions to discourage him from doing the will of God. *"And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you"*. The consecrated are not seeking human sympathy. Their song is "I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back".
b. Abraham decided to go alone with Isaac to the place of sacrifice. Isaac was about 19+ years of age at this time. So, he could carry the wood and other things. He was intelligent enough to ask his father questions. *"And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"*. This question could force tears and emotions from Abraham, but Abraham was determined to obey God at all cost. Isaac himself had strong faith and confidence in his father and of course in his God, so he did not rebel. He behaved like Jesus who *"....he is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth"* (Isaiah 53:7).
b. Abraham was a man of faith truly. The New Testament says that he believed God will resurrect Isaac because the promise of God for him was based on Isaac being alive (Hebrews 11: 19). Our consecration to God is a function of our faith in God. When there is strong faith in God as a faithful Rewarder now in time and eternity; when there is faith in the pronounced promises and promised eternity, consecration becomes very easy. *"And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering"*. The father exercised perfect love and faith in God while the son likewise demonstrated perfect voluntary obedience.
*"And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son"*.
*Question*
Do you have the faith of Abraham and Isaac?
*3. Compensation for the Trustworthy: Faithful Saviour*
Abraham was totally ignorant of the purpose of the test that it was beyond him and that God wanted to use it for a generational lesson. Apart from the test of his faith and love for Him, it was meant to present a figure of the coming Son of God who voluntarily submitted Himself to sacrifice for the salvation of the whole world. It was to present the gospel in the Old Testament. He really wanted to sacrifice his son before *"the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I"*. What did Abraham lose by his uncommon consecration? Nothing. What did he gain? Revelation of the gospel and confirmation of generational blessings. No sacrifice should be too big for a true child of God. It is always a blessing in disguise. There are always reciprocal blessings when you love God purely and perfectly above all else. God will always lavish the blessings of heaven on you in return.
*Question*
Are you ready to fully love God perfectly and always be willing to consecrate anything God demands without questioning?
*Prayer Points*
1.Father circumcise my heart to love You perfectly .
2.Give me grace to be willing that nothing will be too much to consecrate to You .
3.Give me the faith of Abraham that always looks beyond the present but focuses on Your promises .
4.Father, Take all Your children deeper in the love of Jesus.
*HYMN:* Nothing Between
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 23-25.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou Art Dialog God. ⏤ Psalm 90:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ⏤ Martin Luther
Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, You are God. We want to make You the home of our hearts. We aren’t truly at home in this world because it isn’t secure. Everything here passes away. The mountains may crumble, and the hills may disappear. Our souls are immortal and can’t find a lasting home on this earth—no place where they will be sure of undisturbed rest forever. Only You are enduring and eternal, and only in You can our souls find a home, a refuge of love that will last forever. Help us to make our home in You.
We thank You for our earthly home. We thank You for the love that binds us together, for the refuge we find here from the world’s hostilities. Here we can trust each other and be sure of each other’s love. Deepen our home affections. Draw us closer together as a family. Make our home life sweeter. Help us to be more supportive of each other. Teach us patience as we live together. Help us see the best in each other and give the best of our love to one another.
May our home life today be tender and affectionate. Fill us with Your divine love so that our hearts and lips will overflow and that everything lovely will grow within us. You know our special needs, and we ask for personal blessings. Forgive us all our sins. Comfort us in our sorrows.
Give us a blessing now as we go out into the world. May we live in such a way that we are constantly receiving from Jesus and then giving out the good things of divine love. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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1. Morning devotion for today.
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THE WORD FOR TODAY
THURSDAY JULY 23, 2026.
"DON'T LOSE YOUR COMPASSIONATE EDGE (2)"
'…When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them…’ Matthew 9:36 NKJV
CHRIST’S CONCERN for a hurting world revealed itself in two ways: condemnation towards those who took advantage of others and compassion towards those who couldn’t help themselves. One time He took a whip and threw the money changers out of the temple; another time He healed the sick and fed the hungry. There’s a lesson here: you can become complacent and say, ‘I know there’s trouble in the world. It’s regrettable. But as long as it doesn’t touch me personally, I’d prefer not to think about it. Cheating goes on every day in business and politics. That’s just the way things are.’ Like the priest and the Levite in the story of the Good Samaritan, you ‘pass by on the other side’ (Luke 10:30-36). The sad fact is that even churches that faithfully preach the Word and win souls (two all-important missions) fail in this area. Why? Because they’re afraid of being identified with those who promote a ‘social gospel’. But the opposite should concern us! ‘If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity…how can the love of God be in him?…Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth’ (1John 3:17-18 NIV). What moves you? Success in business? Building a great family? Excelling in ministry? Those are worthy goals, but if you want to know what moved Christ, read this: ‘When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion.’ So don’t lose your compassionate edge.
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MD.ii. [22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*COSTLY CONSECRATION* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽♂️🙋🏽♀️🧎🏽🧎🏽♀️🙏🏽
📜📜```TEXT:GENESIS 22:1-11```📜📜
🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"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" (GENESIS 22:2).*_
*Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England, contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody, observed that "Consecration is only possible when we give up our will about EVERYTHING." This may explain why most professing Christians shy away from true consecration. For some others, consecration should be moderated in such a manner as not to exceed the boundary set by "common sense".*
*Abraham, as seen in today's text, demonstrated a high level of consecration. To a normal person, God's command to him to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to him was an invitation to eternal sorrow. But Abraham's love for and devotion to God were more than skin deep. It was such a commitment that was not hinged on any material benefit. The Lord's demand was explicit: "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest... and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of..." Isaac was an only son whose name meant _laughter,_ a child of promise and therefore very beloved to his parents. Yet Abraham was willing to sacrifice him to God.*
*By that act, Abraham's obedience and faith were only being put to the test. He was willing to part with his highest love and hope on earth... to even go on a three-day journey to obey God's extraordinary command. He was moved neither by Isaac's affecting remark nor the thought of how others would react to him. Satisfied that Abraham's devotion to Him was no half measure, God intervened and prevented him from sacrificing Isaac. A lamb was divinely provided in his stead, a pointer to the Lord Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".*
*As you reflect on all these, consider how you will fare in God's test of obedience and faith. If the Lord today requires your _Isaac_ - whatever constitutes your greatest joy on earth - will you be willing to part with it for God's sake? How much do you love God? Do social and material pursuits stand between you and God? Are you willing to place your prestige on the altar for the Lord? The test is ongoing. Will you pass it?*
✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Our commitment to the Lord is determined by how far we are willing to go with Him.*_
📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 23-25*📜📜
Costly Consecration
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
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```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*THE DIVIDEND OF DILIGENCE* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽♂️🙋🏽♀️💪🏽💰💴💵🧎🏽🧎🏽♀️🙏🏽🙌🏽
📜📜```TEXT:PROVERBS 10:1-5```📜📜
📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich" (PROVERBS 10:4).*_
*George Washington Carver wisely said, "There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation, veneer isn't worth anything." Similarly, Thomas Edison reminds us, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."*
*Proverbs 10:4 tells us, "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." This powerful verse reminds us that diligence in our work leads to rewards, while laziness brings failure. As youths, we often face the temptation to seek shortcuts or to delay our efforts, but the Bible teaches us that true success comes from being faithful and diligent in whatever we do.*
*Diligence means consistently putting in effort, being disciplined, and staying focused even when the results are not immediate. This teaches us that hard work during the right seasons brings success, while neglecting opportunities leads to regret. Let us be diligent in our studies and daily tasks. When we invest in smart work, we will see the fruit of our labour in time. God honours diligence and rewards those who are faithful in their efforts.*
💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*God honours diligence.*_
🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Be diligent.*_
🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, bless my efforts to succeed.*_
The Dividend Of Diligence
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_
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```THURSDAY 23RD JULY, 2026```
*HONOURED BY GOD* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽♂️🙋🏽♀️🧎🏽🧎🏽♀️🙏🏽✨🏆🥇🎖️🙌🏽
📜📜```LEVITICUS 26:9-12```📜📜
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🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you" (Leviticus 26:9).*_
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A story was told of a girl called Queen. Queen worked very hard and brought many awards to her family. She was already on Government Scholarship in high school. There, she was selected to represent her state in the National Mathematics Competition. Queen won the competition to the admiration of everyone, including her fellow competitors. The State Government raised a podium and set Queen on it, for everybody present to file past to salute the queen.
God has promised to bless and honour His children who are obedient to Him. How can it be that the One we are commanded to respect and honour now promises to honour us - His creatures? There is nothing God cannot do for a child whose life pleases Him. That was His promise to Israel and to anyone that does His will. That honour manifested in God making Israel fruitful, established and secured.
*You must do everything to gain the honour, respect, blessing, favour, goodness and mercy of God. Joseph was one child that was respected and honoured. God even caused the king, all Egyptians, the surrounding nations, his father and his brothers to respect and honour him. Your godly and righteous conduct at home, school and in the church will bring divine honour, promotion and respect to you.*
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```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord God, give me the grace to live righteously before You so that I may enjoy Your blessings.*_ 🙏🏽
```📖 Further Reading:``` *Psalm 84:11-12*
Honoured By God
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[22/07, 11:01 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA*
THURSDAY, 23RD JULY, 2026.
*TEST OF PERFECT LOVE FOR GOD*
*TEXT:* GENESIS 22:1-11.
1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2 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.
3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
*Timeless Truth:*_"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment"_ (Mark 12:30).
*INTRODUCTION*
God demands perfect love from the saints just as He had demonstrated His perfect love for man. He requested Abraham to *"walk before me and be thou perfect"* (Genesis 17:1). Jesus also emphasised that the first commandment, broadly speaking, has to do with perfect love for God (Mark 12:30). It is easier for man to profess love for someone without actually, having or demonstrating that love. Great blessings of God, especially those that are earned and not just unmerited, are based on our love for God. True love for God, beyond mere mouth profession, must be tested by God to ascertain its genuineness. It is necessary for man so that man will see himself the way God sees him and not his mere mouth profession. Abraham, did not just profess love for God, He actually, manifested it and great generational blessings followed.
*1. Costly Test: Futuristic Significance*
a. Abraham had passed through many things that demanded great sacrifices for God. It started with God asking him to leave his country to a strange land that he had never been to. At a point, he had to also separate from his nephew, Lot that he loved so much. The climax of the sacrifice that God expected from him was the sacrifice of his only promised son. It was a test of his professed perfect love for God. The greater the divine blessings coming the way of anyone, the more severe and demanding is the test of love for God that must be passed. Don't be worried about the trials of faith and divine demands, focus on the blessings, both temporal and eternal, that await you.
b. *"And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt (or test) Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am"*. Abraham was always available to God without giving any excuse at any time. To him, God is first and every other engagement is secondary. Can you think of what God asked Abraham to do? First, Abraham understood that it was God speaking and not a stranger. Believers should be well groomed in the Bible and in hearing from God that they can discern the voice of God from other voices. *"And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah"*. The divine emphasis was to help Abraham to see the gravity of the sacrifice so that he would be able to make an informed and not just sentimental or emotional decision. *"And offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of"*. Abraham, from his first encounter with God knew that if God would tell him to go anywhere, he would not tell him the exact place as at the first. When he was called to leave his country, he was just told to take off to a land he would show him. God repeated this same mode here. Always watch for the way God uses to lead you. It may not be the same way He leads others. Did Abraham know that it was a test? The context does not show that. This is how man's test is different from that of God. In most cases, when a divine test comes unannounced, the tested will not know that it is a test from God. However, it is a test of his love for God and faith in God.
*Question*
How is this a test of his faith and a test of his love for God?
*2. Courageous Triumph: Faith Sacrifice*
a. Human sacrifice was condemned by God and that was one of the reasons the land of Canaan was overthrown. Interestingly, Abraham counted himself too small to question God since he had no doubt that it was from God. Unquestioning and immediate obedience to God is one of the evidences of our love and faith in God. Willingness to sacrifice your most loved "Isaac" without looking back is true spirituality in action. *"Abraham rose up early in the morning..."* Obviously, he did not tell the wife and all those who could have discouraged him. He had known in his walk with God that God would never do evil but bless. He practiced the consecration of the New Testament saints where in Luke 14:26 Jesus said it is only those who can sacrifice all their relationships for Christ that can be His disciples. *"On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off"*. Three days was enough for Abraham to have a rethink, but his mind was fixed. Those who love God have a fixed mind which cannot be swayed by any relation or public opinion. Abraham also did not allow his young men to go far with him because they could also use emotions to discourage him from doing the will of God. *"And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you"*. The consecrated are not seeking human sympathy. Their song is "I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back".
b. Abraham decided to go alone with Isaac to the place of sacrifice. Isaac was about 19+ years of age at this time. So, he could carry the wood and other things. He was intelligent enough to ask his father questions. *"And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"*. This question could force tears and emotions from Abraham, but Abraham was determined to obey God at all cost. Isaac himself had strong faith and confidence in his father and of course in his God, so he did not rebel. He behaved like Jesus who *"....he is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth"* (Isaiah 53:7).
b. Abraham was a man of faith truly. The New Testament says that he believed God will resurrect Isaac because the promise of God for him was based on Isaac being alive (Hebrews 11: 19). Our consecration to God is a function of our faith in God. When there is strong faith in God as a faithful Rewarder now in time and eternity; when there is faith in the pronounced promises and promised eternity, consecration becomes very easy. *"And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering"*. The father exercised perfect love and faith in God while the son likewise demonstrated perfect voluntary obedience.
*"And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son"*.
*Question*
Do you have the faith of Abraham and Isaac?
*3. Compensation for the Trustworthy: Faithful Saviour*
Abraham was totally ignorant of the purpose of the test that it was beyond him and that God wanted to use it for a generational lesson. Apart from the test of his faith and love for Him, it was meant to present a figure of the coming Son of God who voluntarily submitted Himself to sacrifice for the salvation of the whole world. It was to present the gospel in the Old Testament. He really wanted to sacrifice his son before *"the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I"*. What did Abraham lose by his uncommon consecration? Nothing. What did he gain? Revelation of the gospel and confirmation of generational blessings. No sacrifice should be too big for a true child of God. It is always a blessing in disguise. There are always reciprocal blessings when you love God purely and perfectly above all else. God will always lavish the blessings of heaven on you in return.
*Question*
Are you ready to fully love God perfectly and always be willing to consecrate anything God demands without questioning?
*Prayer Points*
1.Father circumcise my heart to love You perfectly 🙏.
2.Give me grace to be willing that nothing will be too much to consecrate to You 🙏.
3.Give me the faith of Abraham that always looks beyond the present but focuses on Your promises 🙏.
4.Father, Take all Your children deeper in the love of Jesus🙏.
*HYMN:* Nothing Between
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 23-25.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou [art] God. ⏤ Psalm 90:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ⏤ Martin Luther
Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, You are God. We want to make You the home of our hearts. We aren’t truly at home in this world because it isn’t secure. Everything here passes away. The mountains may crumble, and the hills may disappear. Our souls are immortal and can’t find a lasting home on this earth—no place where they will be sure of undisturbed rest forever. Only You are enduring and eternal, and only in You can our souls find a home, a refuge of love that will last forever. Help us to make our home in You.
We thank You for our earthly home. We thank You for the love that binds us together, for the refuge we find here from the world’s hostilities. Here we can trust each other and be sure of each other’s love. Deepen our home affections. Draw us closer together as a family. Make our home life sweeter. Help us to be more supportive of each other. Teach us patience as we live together. Help us see the best in each other and give the best of our love to one another.
May our home life today be tender and affectionate. Fill us with Your divine love so that our hearts and lips will overflow and that everything lovely will grow within us. You know our special needs, and we ask for personal blessings. Forgive us all our sins. Comfort us in our sorrows.
Give us a blessing now as we go out into the world. May we live in such a way that we are constantly receiving from Jesus and then giving out the good things of divine love. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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