THE PILGRIMS GUIDE MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026 THE MIRACULOUS FILLINGS FROM GOD A WORD FROM THE WORD: "And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts." 2 Kings 3:16-17 KJV. From the context of our foundational Scripture we saw that Jehoshaphat the King of Judah, in alliance with King Jehoram of Israel, were stranded in the wilderness with their troops, who could not find any water as they prepared for war against Edom. They were afraid that severe thirst would kill them and their men even before the fight with Edom. They consulted Elisha the prophet of God who got a word from God for them. What was needed was water, it did not matter whether it will come without rain or without a river providing it. There are miraculous things that will happen for those who know how to seek God and follow His direction. God wants to instruct and direct His children. He says 'I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.' (Psalm 32:8 ESV). As you listen to Him, He will guide you into outstanding results, even if it requires breaking protocols. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, thank You for Your promises. Guide me, O Shepherd of my soul into the miraculous, even to the breaking of protocols. FURTHER READING: Isaiah 48:17; Proverbs 3:5-6; Ephesians 3:20. _________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026 SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND DISCERNMENT A WORD FROM THE WORD: "Having eyes do you not see...." Mark 8:18, ESV. When a man cannot see clearly the things of God as it is, he will be likened to a blind man - spiritually blind. The cause of this can be traced primarily to indifference to God's Word, spiritual laxity and lethargy among others. The man who is spiritually blind, even though he's a leader in the body of Christ, doesn't see things in their proper perspectives. Most of these 'sight problems' are manifested in the ways he handles life issues in his personal conducts and character, which rubs off on his interpersonal and leadership relationships. Nevertheless, we should always strive to strike the balance with the word of God by being sober in our relationship with, and showing them God's love, hoping to win them to the place of right standing with God. Those whom the LORD has helped, need to commit spiritually blind people into God's hands on regular basis, that is a part of the Christian's responsibility to others. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, thank You for helping me to behold the wonders of Your word. Grant me the grace never to have any cause to subscribe to spiritual blindness. FURTHER READING: Mark 8:22-26; John 9:35-41; 12:39-40; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 5:21. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST, 2026 *SUB-THEME:* YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* YIELDING TO GOD'S MOULDING PROCESS. *TEXT:* JEREMIAH 18:1-6 [1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: [2] “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear My words.” [3] So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. [4] And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. [5] Then the word of the Lord came to me: [6] “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. *TOPIC:* YIELDING TO GOD'S MOULDING PROCESS. *THE MESSAGE:* In a world that encourages unchecked freedom and haste, it is challenging to submit to God's purpose patiently. Jeremiah uses the image of a potter and clay to illustrate God's sovereign authority to shape our lives as He wills. Though the moulding process may be uncomfortable and impact our character, desires, and attitudes, it is ultimately for our good. Yielding to this divine process transforms us into vessels of honor, shaped by grace. The key question is whether we are resisting or willingly submitting to God's refining work in our lives. Some delays in life, such as marriage, admission, employment, travel or even promotion, may be a moulding process orchestrated by God for our later glory. Do not allow these moulding processes to discourage you. Depend on God's plans for your life. *REFLECTION:* Yield to God's moulding process. *PRAYER:* Lord, here am I; mould me. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* 2 TIMOTHY 2:21. "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JEREMIAH 40-45. ED.ii. TERRIFIED "And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." - Luke 22:44 After the meal, Jesus took three of His disciples to the garden of Gethsemane. It was in this garden where He became terrified. Jesus, a man of sorrows, was confronted here with a pain He never experienced before in His life as the Son of man. Jesus was always joyful and at rest, but in this garden, everything became different. His peace was gone, His rest turned into a deadly fear. He even prayed: 'Abba, Father, everything is possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.' (Mark 14:36). Jesus' battle Jesus was waging a heavy battle. His sweat even became like drops of blood. He walked to His disciples and wanted to share His terrible fear with them. But they had fallen asleep. I always thought that Jesus was terrified because He was fighting the evil one in this garden. But then I realized that this is impossible, because Jesus already won that battle during the temptation in the desert. I understood that Jesus is talking about a cup here and He is asking His Father to take that cup away from Him if possible. This cup did not come from the Pharisees, nor from the evil one, nor from His sleeping disciples, nor from His traitor or other people, but from His own Father. That cup was filled with our sins, diseases and guilt. All the evil was in that cup. And now He had to drink that cup. That terrified Him, because with this cup God, His Father, would burden Him with all our sins! He was without fault, He was clean and holy. He could not sin. By drinking that cup, He stood in the place of sinners. The curse and the punishment had to come on Him. He was abandoned by God because of that guilt. Today we are able to come into God's presence 24 hours daily because Jesus drank that cup for us. Happy are those who believe this. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. WP.i. Evening Prayer I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ⏤ Psalm 4:8 A quiet heart is content with what God gives. ⏤ Elisabeth Elliot Our waiting eyes are on You, O Lord, this evening. The close of each day adds to our debt of gratitude for Your mercies and favors. We are not worthy of even the least of all Your goodness and loving-kindness, for we have sinned against You. Yet we hope in Your mercy and cast ourselves on Your grace. We thank You for the protection You have given us this day. We have gone out and come in, and You have kept us safe. You have blessed our home life, keeping us from harm, providing for our needs, and giving us strength for duty. You have blessed us in our work, giving us some measure of success and enabling us to continue in our place and do our tasks. We thank You for the grace You have given us to resist temptation, to bear our daily crosses, and to witness for You among others. Great Shepherd of all Your redeemed people, we ask You to take each member of our family into Your special care tonight. We cannot protect ourselves from the dangers of the darkness, so we entrust our lives to Your gracious keeping. May Your holy angels watch over our home. You who never slumber, keep watch over us. We pray for all our friends and neighbors. They have different needs, and we cannot know what each one requires, but You know. Grant each one what will be the truest blessing. Lead them in right paths. Let none of them be eternally lost. Remember Your church and give it spiritual enrichment. And to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be glory forever. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/38/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 THE CALL TO EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION A WORD FROM THE WORD: "The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time - twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. So Samuel said to all the Israelites, 'If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only." 1 Samuel 7:2-4 NIV By natural inclination, the mortal man has the tendency to walk contrary to God and His ordained ways for him, only to remember Him whenever he encounters turbulent crisis. This is one of the major reasons you should readily accept God's call to translate us from the kingdom of darkness into His marvellous Light. Anyone who desires to please God and be a recipient of His ordained protection, deliverance and blessings, must as a matter of necessity put away every form of idolatry, and a stop to compromising God's righteous requirements for their life, this is because God demands exclusivity. People on regular basis like to receive the manifold blessings of God without caring or giving a hoot for the prerequisites, which could be deduced from the following: 1). Recourse To The LORD. This should be without any reservation whatsoever, half measures will not take anyone all the way on the journey of declared intention of walking with Him 2). Jettison Strange Gods. Anything or character trait that is contrary to God is a strange god and must be done away with, these includes and not limited to pride, immorality of any kind, bitterness, rancour, anger etc 3). Serve Only God. God is the only One deserving the lifting up of our hands and hearts in worship. We should serve Him willingly. He is the God of standards, and has set them forth in His Word. We can know surely that we have recoursed to Him when we take heed to His Word in obedience. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, as I return to You, enable and help me to serve you acceptably in Jesus precious name I pray. FURTHER READING: Deuteronomy 20:1-4; Joshua 1:6-9; Romans 12:1-2. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 THE CALL TO EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION A WORD FROM THE WORD: "The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time - twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. So Samuel said to all the Israelites, 'If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only." 1 Samuel 7:2-4 NIV By natural inclination, the mortal man has the tendency to walk contrary to God and His ordained ways for him, only to remember Him whenever he encounters turbulent crisis. This is one of the major reasons you should readily accept God's call to translate us from the kingdom of darkness into His marvellous Light. Anyone who desires to please God and be a recipient of His ordained protection, deliverance and blessings, must as a matter of necessity put away every form of idolatry, and a stop to compromising God's righteous requirements for their life, this is because God demands exclusivity. People on regular basis like to receive the manifold blessings of God without caring or giving a hoot for the prerequisites, which could be deduced from the following: 1). Recourse To The LORD. This should be without any reservation whatsoever, half measures will not take anyone all the way on the journey of declared intention of walking with Him 2). Jettison Strange Gods. Anything or character trait that is contrary to God is a strange god and must be done away with, these includes and not limited to pride, immorality of any kind, bitterness, rancour, anger etc 3). Serve Only God. God is the only One deserving the lifting up of our hands and hearts in worship. We should serve Him willingly. He is the God of standards, and has set them forth in His Word. We can know surely that we have recoursed to Him when we take heed to His Word in obedience. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, as I return to You, enable and help me to serve you acceptably in Jesus precious name I pray. FURTHER READING: Deuteronomy 20:1-4; Joshua 1:6-9; Romans 12:1-2. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 THE CALL TO EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION A WORD FROM THE WORD: "The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time - twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. So Samuel said to all the Israelites, 'If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only." 1 Samuel 7:2-4 NIV By natural inclination, the mortal man has the tendency to walk contrary to God and His ordained ways for him, only to remember Him whenever he encounters turbulent crisis. This is one of the major reasons you should readily accept God's call to translate us from the kingdom of darkness into His marvellous Light. Anyone who desires to please God and be a recipient of His ordained protection, deliverance and blessings, must as a matter of necessity put away every form of idolatry, and a stop to compromising God's righteous requirements for their life, this is because God demands exclusivity. People on regular basis like to receive the manifold blessings of God without caring or giving a hoot for the prerequisites, which could be deduced from the following: 1). Recourse To The LORD. This should be without any reservation whatsoever, half measures will not take anyone all the way on the journey of declared intention of walking with Him 2). Jettison Strange Gods. Anything or character trait that is contrary to God is a strange god and must be done away with, these includes and not limited to pride, immorality of any kind, bitterness, rancour, anger etc 3). Serve Only God. God is the only One deserving the lifting up of our hands and hearts in worship. We should serve Him willingly. He is the God of standards, and has set them forth in His Word. We can know surely that we have recoursed to Him when we take heed to His Word in obedience. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, as I return to You, enable and help me to serve you acceptably in Jesus precious name I pray. FURTHER READING: Deuteronomy 20:1-4; Joshua 1:6-9; Romans 12:1-2. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 THE CALL TO EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION A WORD FROM THE WORD: "The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time - twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. So Samuel said to all the Israelites, 'If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only." 1 Samuel 7:2-4 NIV By natural inclination, the mortal man has the tendency to walk contrary to God and His ordained ways for him, only to remember Him whenever he encounters turbulent crisis. This is one of the major reasons you should readily accept God's call to translate us from the kingdom of darkness into His marvellous Light. Anyone who desires to please God and be a recipient of His ordained protection, deliverance and blessings, must as a matter of necessity put away every form of idolatry, and a stop to compromising God's righteous requirements for their life, this is because God demands exclusivity. People on regular basis like to receive the manifold blessings of God without caring or giving a hoot for the prerequisites, which could be deduced from the following: 1). Recourse To The LORD. This should be without any reservation whatsoever, half measures will not take anyone all the way on the journey of declared intention of walking with Him 2). Jettison Strange Gods. Anything or character trait that is contrary to God is a strange god and must be done away with, these includes and not limited to pride, immorality of any kind, bitterness, rancour, anger etc 3). Serve Only God. God is the only One deserving the lifting up of our hands and hearts in worship. We should serve Him willingly. He is the God of standards, and has set them forth in His Word. We can know surely that we have recoursed to Him when we take heed to His Word in obedience. PRAYER BULLETS: ABBA Father, as I return to You, enable and help me to serve you acceptably in Jesus precious name I pray. FURTHER READING: Deuteronomy 20:1-4; Joshua 1:6-9; Romans 12:1-2. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

My First Album - The Jeremiah Experience Each song is more of a cinematic alternative style, hard and dark in its lyrical expression. A compilation of some of the most profound worship songs inspired by the life and writings of the Prophet Jeremiah that reflect his role as a leader during the chaotic period of the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC, where he delivered God's messages to His obstinate people. Jeremiah articulated that his dialogue with God was a source of joy and nourishment for his soul. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 The prophet Jeremiah engages in raw and honest conversations, fervently seeking God's awareness and calling for justice as he endures suffering due to his unwavering faith in proclaiming God's truth. His candid expression of pain and the sacrifices he makes for his obedience stand out as the most profound among all the prophets of the Old Testament. Burning Light is my first lyrical interpretation of Jeremiah 15:10-14, and I hope you step into "The Jeremiah Experience" of worshiping God. Put on your headphones, turn up the volume, stand to your feet with your eyes closed, and prepare to love Abba Father in a state of deepest worship. *Burning Light: Jeremiah 15:16*

My First Album - The Jeremiah Experience Each song is more of a cinematic alternative style, hard and dark in its lyrical expression. A compilation of some of the most profound worship songs inspired by the life and writings of the Prophet Jeremiah that reflect his role as a leader during the chaotic period of the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC, where he delivered God's messages to His obstinate people. Jeremiah articulated that his dialogue with God was a source of joy and nourishment for his soul. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 The prophet Jeremiah engages in raw and honest conversations, fervently seeking God's awareness and calling for justice as he endures suffering due to his unwavering faith in proclaiming God's truth. His candid expression of pain and the sacrifices he makes for his obedience stand out as the most profound among all the prophets of the Old Testament. Burning Light is my first lyrical interpretation of Jeremiah 15:10-14, and I hope you step into "The Jeremiah Experience" of worshiping God. Put on your headphones, turn up the volume, stand to your feet with your eyes closed, and prepare to love Abba Father in a state of deepest worship. *Burning Light: Jeremiah 15:16* Alas, my mother, for you gave me birth, a man with whom the whole land strives and contends! I have neither lent nor borrowed, yet everyone curses me. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? In my deep despair, I wish I had never been born. I have done no wrong to provoke personal enemies—yet, they oppose and curse me for simply speaking God's truth. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? Yet my Lord said to me, “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies pleadwith you in times of disaster and times of distress. Can a man break iron—iron from the north—or bronze? When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? In my darkness, you have come; in my darkness, you bring the light. I am assured that you will deliver and care for me, ensuring my future vindication. You will make me strong and invincible against my attackers. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? You promise me, my Lord, that their wealth and treasures you will give as plunder, without charge, because of all their sins.You enslave my enemies, for your anger will kindle a fire that will burn against them. In my darkness, you have come; in my darkness, you bring the light; in my darkness, you deliver me by the light.

My First Album - The Jeremiah Experience Each song is more of a cinematic alternative style, hard and dark in its lyrical expression. A compilation of some of the most profound worship songs inspired by the life and writings of the Prophet Jeremiah that reflect his role as a leader during the chaotic period of the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC, where he delivered God's messages to His obstinate people. Jeremiah articulated that his dialogue with God was a source of joy and nourishment for his soul. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 The prophet Jeremiah engages in raw and honest conversations, fervently seeking God's awareness and calling for justice as he endures suffering due to his unwavering faith in proclaiming God's truth. His candid expression of pain and the sacrifices he makes for his obedience stand out as the most profound among all the prophets of the Old Testament. Burning Light is my first lyrical interpretation of Jeremiah 15:10-14, and I hope you step into "The Jeremiah Experience" of worshiping God. Put on your headphones, turn up the volume, stand to your feet with your eyes closed, and prepare to love Abba Father in a state of deepest worship. *Burning Light: Jeremiah 15:16* Alas, my mother, for you gave me birth, a man with whom the whole land strives and contends! I have neither lent nor borrowed, yet everyone curses me. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? In my deep despair, I wish I had never been born. I have done no wrong to provoke personal enemies—yet, they oppose and curse me for simply speaking God's truth. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? Yet my Lord said to me, “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies pleadwith you in times of disaster and times of distress. Can a man break iron—iron from the north—or bronze? When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? In my darkness, you have come; in my darkness, you bring the light. I am assured that you will deliver and care for me, ensuring my future vindication. You will make me strong and invincible against my attackers. When darkness comes, this painful, lonely calling burns deep in my soul. When shall I find comfort? When shall I see you, Abba, my Father? You promise me, my Lord, that their wealth and treasures you will give as plunder, without charge, because of all their sins.You enslave my enemies, for your anger will kindle a fire that will burn against them. In my darkness, you have come; in my darkness, you bring the light; in my darkness, you deliver me by the light.