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TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS: SERMON TOPIC: 3 PLACES IN YOUR HOME THAT NEED PRAYER Theme: When You Pray Over Your House, You Build a Spiritual Wall Around Your Family Your home is more than a building. It is a place where destinies are formed, children are raised, marriages are strengthened, decisions are made, and spiritual battles are sometimes fought. You can lock your doors physically and still leave your home spiritually exposed. That is why prayer must not only happen in the church. Your home must become an altar. Joshua declared: «“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15» Joshua did not say, “As for me, I will serve the Lord.” He said, “Me and my house.” There are places in your house that should not only be cleaned, decorated, or furnished—they should be covered in prayer. Today, we are looking at three places in your home that need prayer. 1. YOUR BEDROOM — PRAY OVER YOUR REST, MARRIAGE AND PRIVATE LIFE The bedroom is a place of rest, intimacy, vulnerability, and sometimes deep emotional battles. It is where you sleep after the activities of the day. It is also where many people experience anxiety, fear, disturbing thoughts, marital tensions, and spiritual heaviness. Bible Verse «“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8» Notice the connection: Sleep + peace + God's protection. Before you sleep, don't only check your phone. Check your spiritual atmosphere. Pray over your bed. Pray for peaceful sleep. Pray over your marriage. Pray against fear and anxiety. Pray for your thoughts. Pray that your home will be a place of peace. For Married Couples The bedroom should not become a battlefield of bitterness. Husbands and wives should learn to pray together. A marriage that prays together is inviting God into its battles. Deep Spiritual Insight The enemy wants to disturb your peace because he knows that a tired, fearful and confused person is easier to discourage. But God gives His beloved sleep. «“He giveth his beloved sleep.” — Psalm 127:2» Prayer “Father, let Your peace fill this bedroom. Let everyone who sleeps here experience divine rest. Protect our minds, our marriage, our bodies and our dreams. Let every atmosphere of fear, confusion and unrest disappear, in Jesus' name.” 2. YOUR LIVING ROOM — PRAY OVER YOUR FAMILY'S WORDS, RELATIONSHIPS AND DECISIONS The living room is where families gather. People talk there. Arguments can happen there. Children learn there. Guests enter there. Important decisions are sometimes made there. Therefore, your living room needs an altar of prayer. Bible Verse «“But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15» The home should have a spiritual identity. Ask yourself: What atmosphere dominates my home? Is it prayer? Is it love? Is it anger? Is it television? Is it social media? Is it gossip? Is it constant quarrelling? Your home will eventually reflect what you consistently permit. A Biblical Example: Cornelius In Acts 10, we meet Cornelius, a man whose household was connected to God. His home became a place where God's presence and instruction were welcomed. The Bible says: «“He was a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house.” — Acts 10:2» Notice the phrase: “With all his house.” One person's spiritual commitment can influence an entire household. Practical Application Make your living room a place where: - The Bible is read. - Children are taught God's Word. - Family prayer happens. - Thanksgiving is offered. - Forgiveness is practiced. - Christian conversations are encouraged. You don't need a large prayer meeting. Sometimes, ten minutes of sincere family prayer can change the atmosphere of a home. Prayer “Lord, let this home be filled with love, wisdom, unity and Your Word. Let our conversations bring grace. Let our decisions be guided by You. Remove bitterness, hatred and unnecessary conflict from this family, in Jesus' name.” 3. YOUR FRONT DOOR / GATE — PRAY OVER WHAT ENTERS AND LEAVES YOUR HOME Your door represents access. People enter through it. Things enter through it. Influences enter through it. And although we should not become superstitious about physical objects, we should understand the spiritual principle of guarding what we allow into our lives and homes. Bible Verse «“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23» Your home needs boundaries. Not everything should enter your home. Not every conversation should enter your home. Not every relationship should enter your home. Not every piece of entertainment should enter your home. Not every influence should have access to your children. Psalm 101:3 David said: «“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes.”» This is a powerful principle for the modern home. Today, your front door is not the only entrance into your house. Your phone is a door. Your television is a door. The internet is a door. Social media is a door. What are you allowing to enter? Practical Spiritual Watchfulness Pray: “Lord, give us discernment concerning what we allow into this home.” Don't only pray for God to protect your family. Teach your family what to reject. A REAL-LIFE PICTURE Imagine a father who locks his doors every night. He checks the windows. He installs security lights. He even has security personnel around his compound. But inside the house, nobody prays. There is constant hatred between husband and wife. The children consume anything they find online. The television is always on, but the Bible is rarely opened. The family eats together but hardly prays together. The house may be physically secure but spiritually neglected. The answer is not fear. The answer is Christ-centered living and consistent prayer. 5 PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Establish a family prayer time. It doesn't have to be one hour. Start with 10–15 minutes daily. 2. Pray in every room. Walk through your home occasionally and pray—not because the walls have magical power, but because your family belongs to God. 3. Watch what enters through your screens. Ask: “Is this content helping my family spiritually or poisoning our atmosphere?” 4. Teach your children to pray. Don't make prayer only the responsibility of the pastor. Teach your children to call upon God themselves. 5. Make your home an altar, not merely a residence. A Christian home should have evidence of Christ. Let there be Scripture. Let there be forgiveness. Let there be worship. Let there be prayer. Let there be love. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 1. What atmosphere currently dominates my home? 2. Do we pray together as a family? 3. What are we allowing into our home through our phones and entertainment? 4. Is there unresolved bitterness in my household? 5. If Jesus physically visited my home today, would I be comfortable with everything He would see and hear? 6. Am I building a house or building a godly legacy? POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS 1. Father, let Your presence fill my home and let Your peace rule in every room, in Jesus' name. 2. Every power working against the unity and peace of my household, be defeated in Jesus' name. 3. Lord, protect every member of my family from evil influences and destructive relationships. 4. Father, give our children wisdom and protect them from ungodly influences. 5. Every atmosphere of fear, confusion, hatred and unnecessary conflict in my home, I command it to end, in Jesus' name. 6. Lord, restore every broken relationship in my household. 7. Let my home become a place where Your Word is honoured, Your name is worshipped and Your presence is welcomed. 8. Father, let no member of my household be lost spiritually. Draw us all closer to Christ. 9. Give every parent in this house wisdom to lead this family according to Your Word. 10. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! CALL TO ACTION Beloved, don't wait until there is a crisis before you pray over your home. Don't wait until your marriage is collapsing. Don't wait until your child has been badly influenced. Don't wait until fear has taken over. Build the altar before the battle comes. Tonight, when you enter your bedroom, pray. When you sit in your living room, pray. When you pass through your door, pray. And remember: Your house may have beautiful furniture, expensive electronics and modern decorations—but the greatest decoration a Christian home can have is the presence of God. Joshua made a decision: «“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15» Make that decision today. Let your bedroom become a place of peace. Let your living room become a place of unity. Let your home become a place of prayer. Let your family become a testimony of God's faithfulness. PRAY OVER YOUR HOME. PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY. BUILD THE ALTAR. AND LET CHRIST BE THE HEAD OF YOUR HOUSE. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. You can get inspirational ebooks from my sela/Amazon shops below https://selar.com/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem https://www.amazon.com/author/umohedembooks https://afrikdp.com/author/umohedem-9128 CONTACT - WhatsApp +2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVbtZtLvC/

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2O26. "YOU CAN CARRY GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU (3)" ‘…So he is first in everything.’ Colossians 1:18 NLT THE ARK of the Covenant is mentioned in Scripture about 185 times, so it must be important. Every bit of activity in the outer court and inner court of the tabernacle was, for one purpose, to lead you into the Holy of Holies where God’s presence was. Old Testament symbols, such as the Ark, are a picture of New Testament realities. In this regard, the Ark, which was the most important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, is a picture of the Christ we love and serve. He is Lord. He is supreme. There’s no one like Him. And He alone is worthy of all praise! Paul writes: ‘Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before everything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself…’ (Colossians 1:15-20 NLT). If your faith is ‘me-centred,’ you’ll get nowhere with God. But when your faith is ‘Christ-centred,’ then everything Christ has becomes available to you! Bible In A Year: Obad; 2 John; Matt 15:1-14; Ps 119; 33-40; pro 17:16. 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. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* FRIDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *THE TRAGIC END OF A PROMISING DYNASTY* *TEXT:* 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-15. 1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; 14 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. *Timeless Truth:*_"So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together"_ (1 Chronicles 10:6). *INTRODUCTION* He never dreamt of becoming the first King of Israel and neither did he ever think his family will be chosen by God to be a dynasty of kings perpetually, ruling over Israel. Grace and mercy qualified him especially, because of the deep humility and fear of God in his life as at the time he was made king. King Saul began his reign with great promise. He was divinely chosen, physically impressive and empowered by God for leadership (1 Samuel 10:1, 9). Yet, his life ended in shame because of persistent disobedience, self-will and refusal to seek the Lord sincerely. The text not only shows the death of Saul, but also the collapse of a royal dynasty that could have enjoyed lasting honour. It reminds us that a good beginning does not guarantee a glorious ending. Only continual obedience, humility and dependence on God preserve a life, ministry, or family legacy. Those who think that they cannot lose whatever they receive from God, including eternal salvation, should learn from the life and end of Saul. *1. The Fall and Defeat of God's Giants* a. Saul and his sons were once regarded as the giants of Israel's military strength. They fought along with their father to win virtually all their battles except this last one. Even when they were not well prepared, God helped and strengthened them to be terrors to the nations around. *"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them"* (1 Samuel 14:47). Victory was their birthright because of their allegiance to the God of heaven. He and his sons were giants in the hands of God. This time around, they all fell and were defeated the same day. They were not only captured, but were killed. What an avoidable tragedy that a promising and blessed first Royal family, that could have been a reference point of God's goodness and blessings, experienced. They all perished in a single day. b.How did they fall? It did not happen overnight. First, was the loss of focus. He allowed the enemy and jealousy to shift his attention from his divinely given responsibility to pursuing David who actually was not a threat. The deception of great position, persistence disobedience to the Word of God and the habit of taking God's warnings and Word for granted hardened his heart. The tragedy was not due merely to military weakness, but to spiritual failure that had accumulated over time. When those whom God raises fail to remain faithful, their strength cannot save them. Every believer must guard against drifting from God, regardless of past victories or present status. King Saul did not just lose his exalted blessings, but he also booked, signed and sealed he appointments to eternal condemnation in hell fire. *Question* Am I depending on past achievements or am I walking daily in humble obedience to God? *2. The Forceful Decimation of a Great General* a. King Saul ended his record as the first king in Israel who committed suicide and thus, ending his God-given life forcefully. He could have perished in the battle and still made heaven if in his final hours he decided to cry to God for mercy and forgiveness. Rather than trust God in his final crisis, Saul took his own life after asking his armour-bearer to kill him. His armour-bearer refused, and Saul fell upon his own sword. His death was quickly followed by that of his sons and many loyal servants. b. If Saul had not been king and he maintained his lowly lifestyle before he became king he might have made heaven. Was it his being anointed as king that made him to perish? NO. The bitterness, envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart was never dealt with. Eventually, he grew wings and became hardened in the heart. Never gloss over any filthiness in your heart. Ask God to cleanse your heart with the blood of Jesus and remove them. If they are not removed, they will turn to untamed lions in the house. b. A leader's fall often affects many others. Saul did not die alone. An unchecked rampaging leader will bring destruction not only to himself, but to others too. Saul's end illustrates the destructive consequences of persistent rebellion and self-reliance. The greatest safeguard in times of distress is unwavering confidence in God's mercy and guidance. *Question* Does my life and leadership encourage others toward faithfulness or can my spiritual decline harm those who follow me? *3. The Final Disgrace of the Graceless and the Godless* a. After Saul's death, Israel fled, the cities were abandoned. *"They (Israel) forsook their cities and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them"*. Do we pity these godless citizens (Israelites) for losing their inheritance, including land, to the enemies? When Saul failed to concentrate on governance, but rather left the throne to chase David, did any citizen caution him apart from Samuel. Everybody kept mum. Some out of fear and some out of desire for favour while some were just nonchallant. We should be careful to humbly and politely ensure that leaders are made accountable and helped when it appears they are derailing. Leaders need our prayers and support while they are in the path of right while they need our loving and gentle reminder of the truth whenever they are in the path of wrong. Nobody, no matter how great, has immunity from falling. Lucifer had no rival, but he fell. Judas saw, lived and dined with the Lord Jesus Christ face to face, he fell. Solomon was the wisest king, but he foolishly and fatally fell. King Saul was unfaithful to God, disobeyed His Word, consulted a medium and failed to seek the Lord. Therefore, God removed him and transferred the kingdom to David. Grace rejected eventually, gives way to disgrace. Those who neglect God's voice cannot expect His favour to remain indefinitely. *"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall"* (1 Corinthians 10:12). *Question* Are you watchful over your life, heart,thoughts and ambitions to make sure you don't fall? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, keep me faithful to You so that I will finish my race with honour and not in disgrace and let my ministry not be removed and given to another.🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from every form of disobedience, pride and self-confidence that leads to destruction 🙏. 3.Help me to seek Your face continually and never turn to ungodly counsel or worldly alternatives 🙏. 4.Let the life, family and ministry of all Your children and our leaders leave behind a legacy of faithfulness, obedience and enduring blessing, in Jesus' name 🙏. *HYMN:* O brother Life's Journey beginning *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOHN 16-18. [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *SAUL'S SORE END* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️⚠️‼️🛑❌⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it" (1 CHRONICLES 10:13).*_ *An old adage says, "It's the end that counts, not the beginning or what's in between". The storyteller may garnish the opening and the intervening passages with the most pungent and arresting language about the main character. Yet, if the narrative closes with the tragic end of the protagonist owing to his character flaws, he would draw little sympathy. The reader of his biography wants the principal personality to end with laurels the way he started.* *Alas, Saul, Israel's first king, experienced a bitter conclusion, after a blazing and historic beginning. And he did not go down alone. He took along "his three sons, and all his house." The children of Israel who escaped death in the battle against the Philistines fled, allowing the enemy to take over their land. How did it all start? It began with the breach of God's express commandment. Saul disobeyed the Lord, and followed it up, not with repentance, but with more sinful conduct. Even at the point of death, he enacted the final iniquity: suicide.* *It is not enough for nations and their institutions of administration to seek leaders to guide them. They must look for pivotal men and women who would wholly yield themselves to the shepherding and correction of God. This is key if they want a society that would thrive, prosper and withstand challenges and upheavals of statehood. Now, this requirement holds true also in the different aspects of the workforce of the church. Otherwise, their frailties would destroy them and those they are leading, as in the case of Saul.* *Our Lord is the ultimate Leader. Without Him, man would be perennially on a bumpy ride, falling into a series of perilous failures. The Church should step in to halt the slide by teaching sound scriptural doctrines to raise God-fearing leaders. We must saturate everywhere with heaven-focused citizens with our preaching and righteous lifestyle. This is the only bulwark against the rise of "Sauls" whose untamed false start and godlessness would drive the entire land into the abyss.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*When we have godly leaders, we are assured of God-fearing citizens.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOHN 16-18*📜📜 Saul's Sore End https://dailymanna.app// *RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 6: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION; GHS 205: HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST? AND GHS 246: O BROTHER, LIFE'S JOURNEY BEGINNING* *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *THE JUDGMENT SEAT* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🪑🧣⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-13```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 CORINTHIANS 5:10).*_ *In our society, there are many youths that are consumed by the burning desire of temporary pleasures that can damn their souls. They do not think about the implications of their actions which have future and eternal consequences.* *Recounting past mistakes, Amanda Blake said: "I believe that I would not have smoked had I seen a label on a cigarette package or in a cigarette ad that said 'Warning: Cigarette smoking may cause death from heart disease, cancer or emphysema."* *This submission is coming from someone who regretted smoking because she was ignorant of its consequences on the human health. Dear youth, you cannot claim you have not heard about the danger of sins today because the gospel is being preached everywhere.* *Remember that everyone would appear before the judgment seat of God in due time like Lazarus and the rich man did. The rich man lived in sin and wickedness, and received eternal damnation as his reward, while Lazarus was granted a comfortable place at Abraham's bosom. Prepare to meet the Lord at the judgment seat with clean hands and heart.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Prepare to meet the Lord.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Prepare to escape hell.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, help me to live a worthy life.*_ The Judgment Seat https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [06/08, 11:32 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026``` *NO WHERE TO HIDE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧐😳👀🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```AMOS 9:2-4```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down" (Amos 9:2).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 John and his sister Jane lived in a one-room apartment with their parents. All they had were: two chairs, a TV set, a bed and a small refrigerator. One day, they decided to play a *"Hide and seek game".* John was to seek while Jane would hide. In the first attempt, Jane hid by the side of the refrigerator and she was easily found. Secondly, she tried to hide in their small bathroom where John easily found her. Then she tried the back of the small chair that hardly hid her head: her eyes and those of John were still in contact. Jane then looked everywhere, and in disappointment, exclaimed: *"This place is too small; I have nowhere to hide."* Yes, the whole world is too small for the eyes of God. He sees everywhere, there is nowhere to hide from Him. The Prophet Amos warned the children of Israel of the foolishness of their trying to hide their sins from God. Though in hell, in the firmament, even if they go into captivity, the punishment of God would follow them there, unless they repent. *Have you attempted to hide something from someone before? Is it so that they would not know you are a bad child? You cannot become good by hiding your sins, but by turning away from them. That is what Jesus wants you to do, and He will forgive you.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Lord, where can I hide from You? Please forgive me all my wrongdoings.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *1 John 1:7-10* No Where To Hide https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk7thAugust2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. ⏤ Psalm 25:4-5 The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. ⏤ Andrew Murray O most merciful Father, who loves all Your redeemed children — we confess our many sins and shortcomings and ask You to show us Your mercy and favor. We are not worthy to be called Your children. We have strayed from Your commandments, choosing our own paths. We’ve known Your ways but have not always walked in them. We humbly confess all our wrongdoings and implore Your forgiveness. We long to experience more deeply the love You have for us. Help us to truly believe in this love and to understand its greatness. We are like little children, unaware of the divine love that watches over us. If we truly knew this love, we would never doubt or be afraid. We desire to feel this love that never fails and never forgets. Help us to be aware of Your divine care and affection throughout this day. With this awareness, nothing shall disturb us, dampen our enthusiasm, or break our peace. Cares won’t vex us, temptations won’t overpower us, and dangers won’t alarm us. Our faces will shine with the grace that lives within us. We ask for Your help in all our duties today, that we may do our work faithfully—without carelessness or negligence, but with diligence in all things. We pray for our friends, that they may be kept close to You in the shelter of Your love. May Your blessing be upon the sick, those near death who need to be ready when You call them, and all who are troubled, poor, grieving, or lost in sin. We ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.