GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 16TH AUGUST 2026 Beloved of God, welcome to this amazing gathering of God's children. As we are about to hear from the throne of mercy, I declared that you will not come in vain, and you will not go empty handed. But before we share the word of God, let us pray 🙏 ENJOY THE FULL VIDEO HERE 👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/IHnZa2BylFo?si=rBUkpriqf33nSXLM PLEASE WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. THANKS 🙏 LESSON: Matthew 7:16-20 As a matter of fact, today's message is a self reflection, that's why it's topic is: TOPIC: WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN AM I? TEXT: You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:16–20 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: It is easy to ask, “What kind of church do I attend?” or “What kind of Christians are around me?” But today, God is asking a more personal question: What kind of Christian am I? Christianity is more than attending church, carrying a Bible, singing worship songs, or being known as a believer. Jesus wants our faith to be visible in the way we live, speak, love, forgive, serve and represent Him. The real test of Christianity is not simply what we profess with our lips, but what our lives produce. Be immensely blessed by the word in Jesus name. EXPOSITION: With a sincere mind, let's examine and consider these 3 basic important points. 1. WHAT KIND OF FRUIT IS MY LIFE PRODUCING? Matthew 7:16–20; Galatians 5:22–23; John 15:4–5 Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits.” Notice that Jesus did not say people would be known merely by their appearance, religious vocabulary, church position or spiritual title. He said they would be known by their fruit. Fruit is evidence of what is happening inside a tree. In the same way, our daily conduct reveals what is happening in our hearts. A Christian may speak about love, but how do I treat people who offend me? I may talk about forgiveness, but can I forgive those who hurt me? I may preach holiness, but what happens when nobody is watching? I may say that I trust God, but what happens when I face disappointment? These are the moments when our fruit becomes visible. Galatians 5:22–23 describes the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This gives us something practical to examine. Is there love in me? Is there patience in me? Is there self-control in me? Can people see Christ in the way I respond under pressure? Because sometimes, the greatest testimony we preach is not from the pulpit. It is through our behaviour when life does not go according to our expectations. Jesus also said in John 15:5, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” Fruitfulness is therefore connected to our relationship with Christ. We cannot consistently produce Christlike character while living far from Christ. The question is not whether we once produced good fruit. The question is: What is my life producing now? EXPOSITION: 2. AM I A LIGHT THAT LEADS PEOPLE TO CHRIST OR A STUMBLING BLOCK? Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 14:13; 1 Peter 2:12 Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” That means our Christianity is not supposed to remain inside the church building. People are watching us. Our neighbours are watching. Our colleagues are watching. Our family members are watching. Young people are watching. Even people who disagree with Christianity are watching. Sometimes, before they read the Bible, they read our lives. This is why we must ask ourselves a difficult question: Does my lifestyle make people desire to know Jesus, or does it give them another reason to reject Him? A Christian can become a stumbling block through bitterness, dishonesty, hypocrisy, arrogance, unforgiveness, gossip, immoral behaviour or an abusive attitude. Imagine telling someone that Jesus changes lives, while that person consistently sees anger, hatred and dishonesty in our own life. What message are we communicating? Romans 14:13 tells believers not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in another believer’s way. This does not mean that we live our lives based on people's opinions. It means we recognize that Christian freedom carries Christian responsibility. Our lives should make the Gospel attractive, not contradictory. Jesus said in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” The purpose of our light is not to make people admire us. It is to make them glorify God. So, when people encounter me, what do they encounter? Christ or character problems? Grace or hostility? Truth or hypocrisy? Love or bitterness? We cannot preach the Gospel effectively with our mouths while preaching a different gospel with our lifestyle. EXPOSITION: 3. AM I OBEYING CHRIST OR AM I ONLY PRACTISING RELIGION? John 14:15; James 1:22–25; Matthew 28:19–20 Jesus said plainly: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” That means genuine Christianity must eventually produce obedience. It is possible to become very familiar with church activities while becoming unfamiliar with obedience to Christ. We can attend services, participate in programmes, sing loudly, pray publicly and even hold positions in church, yet still ignore the simple commands of Jesus. Jesus commanded us to love one another. He commanded us to forgive. He commanded us to serve. He commanded us to make disciples. He commanded us to preach the Gospel. He commanded us to live as lights in a dark world. The question therefore becomes: Am I doing what Jesus asked me to do? James 1:22 warns us not to be merely hearers of the Word, but doers. Hearing God's Word without obeying it can create the illusion of spiritual maturity. Knowledge is not the same as obedience. Knowing that we should forgive is not forgiveness. Knowing that we should evangelize is not evangelism. Knowing that we should love is not love. Knowing that we should live holy is not holiness. At some point, the Word we hear must become the life we live. And this includes the Great Commission. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19–20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” Every Christian may not stand behind a pulpit, but every Christian has a responsibility to represent Christ. There is somebody around us who needs encouragement. Somebody needs to hear the Gospel. Somebody needs to see forgiveness. Somebody needs to see genuine Christian love. Somebody may be watching our life and wondering whether Jesus is truly real. So the question is not merely: “Am I a Christian?” The deeper question is: “What kind of Christian am I?” Am I a Christian by name, or by transformation? Am I only a church member, or am I a disciple of Jesus? Am I carrying the name of Christ while refusing to carry His character? This brings us to the conclusion of the message. CONCLUSION: Today, the mirror is before us. Not before our neighbour. Not before another church member. Not before society. Before me. What kind of Christian am I? May our Christianity be more than words, titles and religious activities. May our lives produce good fruit, shine as lights, and demonstrate obedience to Christ. Let people encounter us and see something that points them back to Jesus. CLOSING PRAYER: Let us pray! Lord Jesus, make us genuine representatives of Your kingdom. Let our lives produce good fruit, let our character reflect You, and let our actions never become a stumbling block to others. Help us to love, forgive, serve and obey You faithfully. May our lives point people to Christ. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE: This is my goodwill message for you this week: May your life become a living testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. May your words carry grace, your character reveal Christ, and your actions draw others closer to God. May your faith remain fruitful, your light continue to shine, and your life bring glory to your Father in heaven. Amen. HAPPY WONDERFUL SUNDAY, HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK. LIKE IT OR NOT! JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN SOON!! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM!!! 🙋This wonderful message is brought to you With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH , Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #WhatKindOfChristianAmI #ChristianCharacter #ChristLikeLiving #FruitOfTheSpirit #BeTheLight #ChristianFaith #WalkWithChrist #ObeyChrist #LiveForJesus l#LetYourLightShine #KingdomLiving #JesusChrist

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‎CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY ‎Benin City-Nigeria ‎... Raising Godly Leaders ‎Website: www.cetmedu.ng ‎Email: dregberase[cetmedu].ng ‎ ‎Are you a passionate church leader? clergy Or a teacher of God's word? And you want to understand the rudiments of Theology, Christian Philosophy, Church Accounting, Leadership Education & Ministry! ‎ ‎CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY Is Currently Offering Provisional Admission to Students Into the Various Vocational & Research Programs for SPRING 2027 INTAKE: ‎•Professional Advanced Diploma in Leadership & Ministry ‎•Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min) In Church Accounting ‎•Master of Theology (M.Th) ‎•Master in Christian Philosophy (M.Cp) ‎•Doctor of Theology (Th.D) ‎•Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Christian Philosophy ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Comparative & Humanities Studies (Gender & Christian Literature) ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Christian Leadership Education ‎ ‎To Apply, click the registration link: https://cetm-portal.ng/admission ‎ ‎For Admission Equiries, WhatsApp The College President, Professor Chukwuemeka Egberase on +2347054229303 ‎ ‎Signed: ‎Rev (Dr) Kenneth Kabba, ‎College Provost

‎CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY ‎Benin City-Nigeria ‎... Raising Godly Leaders ‎Website: www.cetmedu.ng ‎Email: dregberase[cetmedu].ng ‎ ‎Are you a passionate church leader? clergy Or a teacher of God's word? And you want to understand the rudiments of Theology, Christian Philosophy, Church Accounting, Leadership Education & Ministry! ‎ ‎CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY Is Currently Offering Provisional Admission to Students Into the Various Vocational & Research Programs for SPRING 2027 INTAKE: ‎•Professional Advanced Diploma in Leadership & Ministry ‎•Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min) In Church Accounting ‎•Master of Theology (M.Th) ‎•Master in Christian Philosophy (M.Cp) ‎•Doctor of Theology (Th.D) ‎•Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Christian Philosophy ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Comparative & Humanities Studies (Gender & Christian Literature) ‎•Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Christian Leadership Education ‎ ‎To Apply, click the registration link: https://cetm-portal.ng/admission ‎ ‎For Admission Equiries, WhatsApp The College President, Professor Chukwuemeka Egberase on +2347054229303 ‎ ‎Signed: ‎Rev (Dr) Kenneth Kabba, ‎College Provost

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL   DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 11TH 2026   THEME: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I   MEMORISE: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24   READ: Proverbs 31:1-9 1  The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.   MESSAGE The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a Car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey. However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn't need to stop on your way to buy more petrol. Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life. I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me. One time, I was at my uncle's place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me. My uncle came to me and asked why I didn't go outside to watch the show, and I responded, "The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows." Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, "Today, the whole world is watching you." Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon's palace were busy dining and feasting on the king's delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12). I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king's palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves. Child of God, if you have big dreams that you want to see come to pass, then you must pay the price to invest in yourself. You must also let go of unnecessary weights, Such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God's plans for your life. I pray that you will fulfil God's plans for your life, in Jesus' name.   PRAYER POINT Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfil Your plans for me, in Jesus' name.   BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 25-27   AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE   HYMN 20: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY 1. I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Chorus: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand By faith on Canaan’s tableland; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

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WE CAN STAND IN THE GAP! Child of God, There is a mandate upon the Church: we are called to occupy until the Master returns. And part of that occupation is taking spiritual territory through the power of intercession. Through prayer, we stand in the gap for nations. Through prayer we can take over territories, mountains and valleys, cities and villages, lands and forests, oceans and seas. Through prayer we can cry out for the sovereignty of God to be established wherever men and women are found. Wherever man is found, Jesus must reign as Lord and King. God's word declares: “Pray... Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” How does His kingdom advance? When saints bend their knees and cry out to God under the power of the Holy Spirit, we invite divine intervention into families, churches, communities and nations. Revival can only be ignited when men pray. This is the time to pray for governments and lawmakers, decision-makers and leaders. This is the season to pray for troubled regions, warring nations and places where darkness seems to have taken hold. You can become God's watchman over your family, church, nation, and land. “I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land...” — Ezekiel 22:30 God is still looking for men and women who will stand in the gap. He is looking for intercessors who will pray for India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, the United States, Ukraine, Russia, North Korea, and the nations of the world. He is looking for a people who will pray until revival breaks out, God's glory is revealed, and His will is established in the earth. This is what it means to occupy until He comes. If you have a passion to see God's sovereignty established over your family, church, nations and territories, I invite you to join us this Tuesday for a powerful 30–40 minutes of Spirit-led intercession. We will pray. We will stand in the gap. We will cry out for the nations. We will believe God for intervention. We will contend for revival. And we believe God will answer. Revival will spring forth. Jesus will be glorified. GOD’S MIGHTY WARRING ARMY (GMWA) Taking the Nations Through Intercession 🕘 Every Tuesday | 9:00 PM (WAT) Click the link and join us. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpvKqbGMGybBliOWT8Nc7Z?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4 God bless you, in Jesus name. Amen.

WE CAN STAND IN THE GAP! Child of God, There is a mandate upon the Church: we are called to occupy until the Master returns. And part of that occupation is taking spiritual territory through the power of intercession. Through prayer, we stand in the gap for nations. Through prayer we can take over territories, mountains and valleys, cities and villages, lands and forests, oceans and seas. Through prayer we can cry out for the sovereignty of God to be established wherever men and women are found. Wherever man is found, Jesus must reign as Lord and King. God's word declares: “Pray... Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” How does His kingdom advance? When saints bend their knees and cry out to God under the power of the Holy Spirit, we invite divine intervention into families, churches, communities and nations. Revival can only be ignited when men pray. This is the time to pray for governments and lawmakers, decision-makers and leaders. This is the season to pray for troubled regions, warring nations and places where darkness seems to have taken hold. You can become God's watchman over your family, church, nation, and land. “I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land...” — Ezekiel 22:30 God is still looking for men and women who will stand in the gap. He is looking for intercessors who will pray for India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, the United States, Ukraine, Russia, North Korea, and the nations of the world. He is looking for a people who will pray until revival breaks out, God's glory is revealed, and His will is established in the earth. This is what it means to occupy until He comes. If you have a passion to see God's sovereignty established over your family, church, nations and territories, I invite you to join us this Tuesday for a powerful 30–40 minutes of Spirit-led intercession. We will pray. We will stand in the gap. We will cry out for the nations. We will believe God for intervention. We will contend for revival. And we believe God will answer. Revival will spring forth. Jesus will be glorified. GOD’S MIGHTY WARRING ARMY (GMWA) Taking the Nations Through Intercession 🕘 Every Tuesday | 9:00 PM (WAT) Click the link and join us. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpvKqbGMGybBliOWT8Nc7Z?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4 God bless you, in Jesus name. Amen.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 11TH 2026 THEME: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I MEMORISE: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24 READ: Proverbs 31:1-9 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. MESSAGE The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a Car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey. However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn't need to stop on your way to buy more petrol. Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life. I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me. One time, I was at my uncle's place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me. My uncle came to me and asked why I didn't go outside to watch the show, and I responded, "The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows." Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, "Today, the whole world is watching you." Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon's palace were busy dining and feasting on the king's delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12). I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king's palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves. Child of God, if you have big dreams that you want to see come to pass, then you must pay the price to invest in yourself. You must also let go of unnecessary weights, Such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God's plans for your life. I pray that you will fulfil God's plans for your life, in Jesus' name. PRAYER POINT Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfil Your plans for me, in Jesus' name. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 25-27 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 20: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY 1. I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Chorus: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand By faith on Canaan’s tableland; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL TUESDAY, 11TH AUGUST, 2026 *INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I* ‎ 1.Father, thank You for saving my soul and laying for me a sure foundation in Christ Jesus for a secured glorious future. 2.Father, thank You for Your promise to straighten my crooked paths, and to make plain my rough places. Thank You for the infilling of the Holy Spirit to teach and guide me on knowing Your will. 3.Father, thank You for Your plan and purpose for my life. Thank You for Your wish for me to prosper, and to be in good health even as my soul prosper. 4.Father, please help me not to jeopardize the glorious future You have planned for me, but to invest in myself, good virtues of holiness, hard work, knowledge and great interpersonal skills, in Jesus' name. 5.Father, please help me to avoid unproductive habits, and to be disciplined in all areas of my life so I can go far in life to fulfill Your purpose, in Jesus' name. 6.Father, please help me to pay the price to attain a glorious future, to sacrifice time and every resources needed to become the person You have created me to be, in Jesus' name. 7.Father, please help me to separate myself from any defilement that may corrupt my destiny; even in a strange land, help me to keep myself for You, in Jesus' name. 8.Father, please help me to invest the right resources in myself, to run the race lawfully according to Your will, so I can obtain the heavenly reward/prize, in Jesus' name. 9.Father, please help me to let go of unnecessary weights of laziness, lack of self-control and sin that may hinder me from fulfilling Your plans for my life, in Jesus' name. 10.Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfill Your plans for me, in Jesus' name. 11.Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Help him to leave a good heritance do his children's children children, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎12.Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, with wisdom and favour. Answer all his prayers beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎13.Father, please let every challenge and temptations, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎14.Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎15.In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) ‎ #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities." Hebrews 4:15 Hello saints of God! I’m Esther, from Nigeria 🇳🇬, and I am so happy to be here - - finally home! This is my reminder for you today: God gets you. He understands every pain, every weakness, every tear. He is closer than you think, and He will never leave you. I will be sharing Bible stories, faith encouragement, and God’s word here I share praise inspiration lyrics and song on my YouTube channel — helping us draw closer to Jesus, our High Priest who sympathizes with us always. You can join my 2,000+ YouTube subscribers here👇 https://youtube.com/@singwithhadassah?si=eC4du2Qot6ceGTMN I am a Brand Communication and Marketing Expert by profession. My LinkedIn page will explain better 👇 https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-aderinsola I’d love your prayers, your support, and your friendship! Please welcome me, and let’s grow together in faith.