🕊️ DOMINION DAILY DEVOTION ~ DAY 230 DATE: 18TH AUGUST 2026 TOPIC: EMBRACING UNIQUENESS BRINGS ORDER ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26, 33 (NLT) Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.33-“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.” Devotional message Yesterday, we saw the importance of embracing the uniqueness God has placed in each of us. Today, we discover that when we embrace our uniqueness and honour the contribution of others, we create room for divine order in the house of God. The Apostle Paul gives us a beautiful picture of how the body of Christ should function. One may lead in praise and worship, while others support with sincerity and purity of heart. Another may teach while others listen, learn, and take notes. Another may bring a prophetic revelation, while others listen carefully and examine it according to the Word of God. Others may serve through playing instruments, administration, hospitality, prayer, or other gifts. None of these functions should compete with another because every gift has a place in God's purpose. Competition creates confusion because people begin trying to occupy positions God never assigned to them. However, when we recognize that our different gifts complement one another, we begin to experience the beauty of God's design. The worshipper should not compete with the preacher. The preacher should not compete with the instrumentalist. The prophet should not compete with the teacher. The person serving behind the scenes should not feel inferior to the person standing before the congregation. Every genuine contribution matters when it is offered to God. Paul says, “But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.” This means our gifts are not primarily given for personal recognition; they are given for the edification of the body of Christ. When we honour one another's uniqueness, peace replaces competition, order replaces confusion, and cooperation replaces division. This creates an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can work freely and the Church can fulfil her assignment effectively. God is not the author of confusion but of peace. Therefore, wherever there is constant competition, jealousy, disorder, and the desire to outshine others, we must examine our hearts and return to God's pattern. Child of God, you do not have to become another person to become valuable. Be faithful with what God has entrusted to you. Honour the grace upon others while developing the grace upon your own life. The body of Christ becomes stronger when every member functions according to the grace God has given them. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique grace, gifts, talents, and abilities You have placed within each of us.Teach us to honour the gifts of others and faithfully steward what You have entrusted to us. Let Your order, peace, unity, and holiness prevail in Your Church, and may everything we do strengthen the body of Christ and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, Amen. Daily Bible Reading: Phil 4:7,Col 3:15,Heb 10:24_25 Author : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi Contact : Email : Dominionvoicesminisrty[gmail].com Facebook : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi 🌐 Dominion Daily Devotion, 2026 © Dominion Voices Ministry

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* RESPONSE TO GRACE. *TOPIC:* OBEYING GOD'S COMMANDS. *TEXT:* 1 SAMUEL 15:22-23. 22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Pro 4:17 Hos 6:6 Mat 9:13 Mat 12:7 [Pro 21:3] [Mat 23:23] [Luk 11:42] 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” [Hos 13:11] *TOPIC:* OBEYING GOD'S COMMANDS. *THE MESSAGE:* God commanded King Saul to destroy everything that belonged to the Amalekites, but he did not obey. His excuse for sparing Agag and some animals was not acceptable to God. Today's text makes it clear that religious ceremonies, rituals, or activities are empty unless they are performed with an attitude of love and reverence. Disobedience to God's commands is likened to witchcraft and idol worship. These are grave sins that attract the death penalty. Disobedience to God is rampant among Christians today. Religiosity has taken over spirituality and total submission to God's instructions. The good singer, instrumentalist, or preacher may be guilty of sexual immorality or idolatry, which God forbids. Remember, Saul disobeyed God; he was rejected, and his kingdom was taken away from him. Do not be like him. *REFLECTION:* Disobedience attracts God's punishment. *PRAYER:* Lord, help me to always obey Your commands. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* TITUS 2:12. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JOB 28-30. ED.ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMay 27, 2026 by Editor Warning Words Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Therefore, be ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 24:44 Godly Instruction It is through God’s word that the Creator of the universe communicates to us. It is through the Word of God that the Saviour of our soul speaks to His own. The need for readiness and preparedness is a Bible theme that frequently surfaces, and the many instructions to be ready and prepared are given to saved believers. Wise Preparation Noah heeded the word of the Lord and made ready an ark of salvation for his family. Israel were ready to move camp in the wilderness, as soon as God’s pillars appeared. The prudence of wise preparation is a repeated warning in the book of Proverbs. Peter reminds of the necessity to be prepared to give an answer for what we believe. John encourages us to abide in Christ so we will be spiritually ready to meet Him, and Christ’s warning of the 10 virgins rings loud and clear- to His own followers: be ready, be prepared – your Lord comes at a time you think not. Armour of Light Paul warns us to cast off the works of darkness put on the armour of light, for he knows the night is far gone and the day is at hand for the Lord’s return, The need to be ready and prepared is a theme that frequently surfaces in Scripture. The time for readiness and preparedness is not a future issue, but necessary now! Accepted Time Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation 2Cor.6:2. Now is time to be ready – not in 20 years, 20 months; 20 days or 20 hours… So why is it important to be ready and prepared and watchful? What is the reason for this oft-repeated exhortation in the pages of scripture? Why is this warning to be ready given to believers in so many places? Spiritual Readiness Being unprepared does NOT mean that a believer loses eternal life – that’s finished. The work on the cross was a ‘done deal’ forever, when you were washed in His blood. God would deny His very essence were He to change His mind on that aspect. No, the problem of unpreparedness in a believer – it is a lack of spiritual reserves. Danger of Unpreparedness Lack of spiritual readiness can hit doctrinally sound saints and godliest of men alike. Lack of spiritual preparedness can creep up on the most ardent believer. Lives thrown into confusion by this or that – is a result 0f being unprepared, Ill-prepared believers can be torn apart by grief, loss; need or calamity. Careless Unpreparedness But this is not the only sphere of life that can catch a Christian unaware. Lives that are comfortable, clean and plodding carelessly along may be unprepared. Lives that have left their first love or lost their focus on Christ will not be ready. Lives that enjoy a surfeit of worldliness are lives that fall foul of Satan’s ploys. Lives that give up on patient endurance have left the Spirit’s training program. Lives that treat other believers carelessly may be in danger of not being ready. Lives that have removed their eyes from the goal of their calling will not be ready. Lack of Reserves These are believers that have no reserves and they are the ones that are ‘foolish’ These believers are born of God, saved by His blood – but just not ready. These are the ones in Whom the Holy Spirit resides – but are not prepared. These may be deeply involved in the interests of Christ’s work and yet be unprepared. Bible Theme It is through God’s word that the Creator of the universe communicates to us. It is through the Word of God that the Saviour of our soul speaks to His own. The need for readiness and preparedness is a Bible theme that frequently surfaces, and many instructions to be ready and prepared are given to saved believers. Being Ready The warning to be ready should rejoice our hearts and be an encouragement, for God has outlined in His Word all we need to ensure we are ready and prepared – and loving Jesus and trusting His word is the most important step in being ready. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Abide With Me Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. ⏤ Philippians 4:11 Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God. ⏤ Arthur Pink Almighty God, who has ordered our lives and appointed the place where we live—grant us the grace to accept cheerfully and to occupy contentedly the station in life that You, in Your providence, have assigned to us. Help us to see its sacredness because it is Your fatherly choice for us and Your gift to us. Surely, the place You have prepared for us, and where You have set us, must be the best place for us—the place where we can best grow as Christians, where the atmosphere is most healthy for us, and where the experiences are best suited to develop our character. It must also be the place where we can do the best service for You. Help us to accept it with confidence and to live in it without discontent. Sometimes we are tempted to complain. We think others are more favored, have easier lives, less care and toil, and more ease and comfort. We imagine that if we could trade places with others, we could live more sweetly and make more of our lives. Forgive us for this sin of discontentment with our place in life. You know what is best for us. You know where we can be of the most use to You and others, where the work is that You have for us to do. So, we earnestly pray, our Father, for the spirit of cheerful acceptance of Your plan and Your way for us. Help us to accept Your guidance and to do the things that come to us day by day from Your hand. Then, at the end, we can rejoice in the blessing of those who have done Your will and served our generation. We ask all this through Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/52/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* RESPONSE TO GRACE. *TOPIC:* OBEYING GOD'S COMMANDS. *TEXT:* 1 SAMUEL 15:22-23. 22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Pro 4:17 Hos 6:6 Mat 9:13 Mat 12:7 [Pro 21:3] [Mat 23:23] [Luk 11:42] 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” [Hos 13:11] *TOPIC:* OBEYING GOD'S COMMANDS. *THE MESSAGE:* God commanded King Saul to destroy everything that belonged to the Amalekites, but he did not obey. His excuse for sparing Agag and some animals was not acceptable to God. Today's text makes it clear that religious ceremonies, rituals, or activities are empty unless they are performed with an attitude of love and reverence. Disobedience to God's commands is likened to witchcraft and idol worship. These are grave sins that attract the death penalty. Disobedience to God is rampant among Christians today. Religiosity has taken over spirituality and total submission to God's instructions. The good singer, instrumentalist, or preacher may be guilty of sexual immorality or idolatry, which God forbids. Remember, Saul disobeyed God; he was rejected, and his kingdom was taken away from him. Do not be like him. *REFLECTION:* Disobedience attracts God's punishment. *PRAYER:* Lord, help me to always obey Your commands. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* TITUS 2:12. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JOB 28-30. ED.ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMay 27, 2026 by Editor Warning Words Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Therefore, be ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 24:44 Godly Instruction It is through God’s word that the Creator of the universe communicates to us. It is through the Word of God that the Saviour of our soul speaks to His own. The need for readiness and preparedness is a Bible theme that frequently surfaces, and the many instructions to be ready and prepared are given to saved believers. Wise Preparation Noah heeded the word of the Lord and made ready an ark of salvation for his family. Israel were ready to move camp in the wilderness, as soon as God’s pillars appeared. The prudence of wise preparation is a repeated warning in the book of Proverbs. Peter reminds of the necessity to be prepared to give an answer for what we believe. John encourages us to abide in Christ so we will be spiritually ready to meet Him, and Christ’s warning of the 10 virgins rings loud and clear- to His own followers: be ready, be prepared – your Lord comes at a time you think not. Armour of Light Paul warns us to cast off the works of darkness put on the armour of light, for he knows the night is far gone and the day is at hand for the Lord’s return, The need to be ready and prepared is a theme that frequently surfaces in Scripture. The time for readiness and preparedness is not a future issue, but necessary now! Accepted Time Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation 2Cor.6:2. Now is time to be ready – not in 20 years, 20 months; 20 days or 20 hours… So why is it important to be ready and prepared and watchful? What is the reason for this oft-repeated exhortation in the pages of scripture? Why is this warning to be ready given to believers in so many places? Spiritual Readiness Being unprepared does NOT mean that a believer loses eternal life – that’s finished. The work on the cross was a ‘done deal’ forever, when you were washed in His blood. God would deny His very essence were He to change His mind on that aspect. No, the problem of unpreparedness in a believer – it is a lack of spiritual reserves. Danger of Unpreparedness Lack of spiritual readiness can hit doctrinally sound saints and godliest of men alike. Lack of spiritual preparedness can creep up on the most ardent believer. Lives thrown into confusion by this or that – is a result 0f being unprepared, Ill-prepared believers can be torn apart by grief, loss; need or calamity. Careless Unpreparedness But this is not the only sphere of life that can catch a Christian unaware. Lives that are comfortable, clean and plodding carelessly along may be unprepared. Lives that have left their first love or lost their focus on Christ will not be ready. Lives that enjoy a surfeit of worldliness are lives that fall foul of Satan’s ploys. Lives that give up on patient endurance have left the Spirit’s training program. Lives that treat other believers carelessly may be in danger of not being ready. Lives that have removed their eyes from the goal of their calling will not be ready. Lack of Reserves These are believers that have no reserves and they are the ones that are ‘foolish’ These believers are born of God, saved by His blood – but just not ready. These are the ones in Whom the Holy Spirit resides – but are not prepared. These may be deeply involved in the interests of Christ’s work and yet be unprepared. Bible Theme It is through God’s word that the Creator of the universe communicates to us. It is through the Word of God that the Saviour of our soul speaks to His own. The need for readiness and preparedness is a Bible theme that frequently surfaces, and many instructions to be ready and prepared are given to saved believers. Being Ready The warning to be ready should rejoice our hearts and be an encouragement, for God has outlined in His Word all we need to ensure we are ready and prepared – and loving Jesus and trusting His word is the most important step in being ready. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Abide With Me Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. ⏤ Philippians 4:11 Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God. ⏤ Arthur Pink Almighty God, who has ordered our lives and appointed the place where we live—grant us the grace to accept cheerfully and to occupy contentedly the station in life that You, in Your providence, have assigned to us. Help us to see its sacredness because it is Your fatherly choice for us and Your gift to us. Surely, the place You have prepared for us, and where You have set us, must be the best place for us—the place where we can best grow as Christians, where the atmosphere is most healthy for us, and where the experiences are best suited to develop our character. It must also be the place where we can do the best service for You. Help us to accept it with confidence and to live in it without discontent. Sometimes we are tempted to complain. We think others are more favored, have easier lives, less care and toil, and more ease and comfort. We imagine that if we could trade places with others, we could live more sweetly and make more of our lives. Forgive us for this sin of discontentment with our place in life. You know what is best for us. You know where we can be of the most use to You and others, where the work is that You have for us to do. So, we earnestly pray, our Father, for the spirit of cheerful acceptance of Your plan and Your way for us. Help us to accept Your guidance and to do the things that come to us day by day from Your hand. Then, at the end, we can rejoice in the blessing of those who have done Your will and served our generation. We ask all this through Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/52/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

#Instrumentalist worshipping with my friends at a thanksgiving programs☺️

DISSERVICE: WHEN CHURCH WORKERS SERVE GOD WITH UNCLEAN HANDS INTRODUCTION Serving in the house of God is a holy calling. Every assignment—ushering, singing, teaching, leading prayers, playing instruments, preaching—is a sacred trust. But today, many who stand before God’s people have fallen into a deadly trap: living in sin while rendering service in God’s name. This is not only sin—it is disservice, a dangerous misuse of divine privilege. God warns: > “Be ye holy; for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16 When a church worker lives in fornication, adultery, drunkenness, homosexuality, lust, occult involvement, or hidden sin, the person is not serving God but serving the devil inside God’s house. Jesus said: > “No man can serve two masters.” — Matthew 6:24 --- THE GRAVE DANGER OF DISSERVICE 1. God Rejects Their Service God does not accept the service of an unclean vessel. > “Be clean, ye that bear the vessels of the LORD.” — Isaiah 52:11 A choir mistress in fornication… A Sunday school teacher in adultery… An usher operating in lust… A pastor using satanic power… An instrumentalist living in drunkenness… Such service becomes abomination. > “To the wicked… what hast thou to do to declare my statutes?” — Psalm 50:16 --- 2. Their Service Becomes a Curse, Not a Blessing God warns priests who serve in sin: > “I will curse your blessings.” — Malachi 2:2 A cursed service produces: ❌ spiritual dryness ❌ shame ❌ disgrace ❌ loss of spiritual authority ❌ demonic infiltration --- 3. They Open Doors for Demons to Attack the Church A worker living in sin becomes a spiritual gate for demons. > “Neither give place to the devil.” — Ephesians 4:27 Some churches are battling spiritual attacks because workers at the altar are living in darkness. --- 4. Their Name Is Removed from the Book of Life If they die in this condition, the consequences are eternal. > “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” — Ezekiel 18:20 > “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord… Depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” — Matthew 7:21–23 Imagine spending years in church—yet ending in hell! --- 5. They Receive Stricter Judgment Those who serve God while living in sin will face heavier judgment. > “To whom much is given, much shall be required.” — Luke 12:48 --- THE CONSEQUENCES IF THEY DIE IN SUCH A STATE ✔ eternal separation from God – 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 ✔ their works are burned – 1 Corinthians 3:15 ✔ their position becomes a witness against them – James 3:1 ✔ hellfire and everlasting regret – Mark 9:43 ✔ no second chance after death – Hebrews 9:27 This is the eternal danger of disservice. --- DELIVERANCE PRAYERS 1. PRAYER OF REPENTANCE 1. Blood of Jesus, purge me from every hidden sin in the name of Jesus! 2. O Lord, show me mercy and restore my lost holiness! (Romans 9:15) 2. PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SECRET SINS 3. Every chain of sexual immorality tying down my soul, break by fire! (1 Corinthians 6:18) 4. Every demonic gate opened through sin, be shut now! (Revelation 3:7) 5. Spirit of lust fighting my destiny, catch fire! 6. Every satanic power influencing my body, release me now! 3. PRAYER FOR RESTORATION 7. Holy Ghost, purify my mind, my heart, and my body! 8. O Lord, restore my spiritual authority! (Luke 10:19) 9. Fire of the Holy Ghost, cleanse my service! 10. Father, make me a vessel unto honour again! (2 Timothy 2:21) --- POWERFUL DECLARATIONS 1. I declare that sin shall not have dominion over me! (Romans 6:14) 2. I am purified, sanctified, and restored by the blood of Jesus! 3. I walk in holiness; my steps are ordered by the Lord! 4. Every bondage of lust and immorality is broken from my life! 5. I am a vessel of honour, useful in God’s house! 6. No more double life—Jesus reigns in my body and spirit! 7. I am delivered from every satanic influence! 8. I am empowered to serve God with clean hands! 9. My destiny will not end in destruction—mercy prevails over my life! 10. I live for Jesus alone! --- Treasure Treasongz Ephraim PROPHETIC WORDS I prophesy: 🔥 Every garment of sin is torn off your life now! 🔥 Your hands are washed in spiritual purity! 🔥 Your service will no longer be polluted! 🔥 The mercy of God lifts you from the pit of immorality! 🔥 The Holy Ghost restores your spiritual fire! 🔥 Your altar is cleansed, your calling renewed, your destiny revived! 🔥 You will not die in sin—you will finish well in Christ! --- Rhema City International Christian Center ALTAR CALL Beloved, holiness is not optional. Church work does not take anyone to heaven. A title is not salvation. Grace is not a license to sin. God is calling you today: > “Return unto me, and I will return unto you.” — Malachi 3:7 Do not ignore His voice. Pray this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come as a sinner. I repent of every secret and open sin. Wash me with Your blood. Deliver me completely. Make me holy. Restore me to Yourself. From today, I serve You with a pure heart. In Jesus’ name. Amen.” If you prayed, heaven rejoices. --- Written by Treasure Ephraim For prayers and counselling 👉 0808 846 6576 email 👉 treasongz86@gmail.com

In our time today, many will answer the call of God without accomplishing the purpose of their calling in a lifetime. We love the act of making disciple, May I asked, to what end to be specific. We disciple people most times to suit our expectation, but not God's own. We are co-creator with God. When you discover the purpose of your calling then you will know the reason behind the power working in you. The different roles like usher, instrumentalist , e.t.c people play in church is not the purpose of Their calling. Playing roles in church or to mark register is not the worth of Christ blood that was use to save you. The first thing to do is to findout the purpose you were save. Don't wait till your last day then you realise you only answer the call, but did not fullfill your purpose in God's kingdom.