Good morning, brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🎀💝🎁🌺🌹MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY. SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2O26. "JOB'S CREED (2)" ‘…This I know…I shall see God.’ Job 19:26 NKJV JOB ENDS his creed by saying, ‘After my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God.’ When Christ returns, your body which sleeps in the grave will be replaced with a glorious Christ-like body. And then the promise of God’s Word will be fulfilled: ‘Your dead shall live; together with my dead body they shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in dust…’ (Isaiah 26:19 NKJV). Of all the religions on earth, Christianity is the only one that guarantees the resurrection of your body. And that’s because Christ, our leader, was the only one capable of promising to rise from the dead bodily, and keeping that promise. Rejoice, when they lay you in your grave it will not be the last of you. Paul writes: ‘…I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality…then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory’’’ (1 Corinthians 15:51-54 NKJV). In that day faith will give way to sight. When a little boy’s kite flew so high it went out of sight, a man standing nearby asked him, ‘How do you know it’s still up there, son?’ Tightening his grip on the string, he replied, ‘Because I feel the tug!’ Do you feel something tugging you heavenward? Bible In A Year: 2 Sam 17:14 – 19:43, John 3:22-36, Ps 89:38-52, Pro 23:19-21. 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. [09/10, 7:42 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2026``` *ONLY THE BEST* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🤜🏽💵💴💰🪎📨🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽🙌🏽 📜📜```TEXT:NUMBERS 18:20-32```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it" (NUMBERS 18:29).*_ *A story is told of a thirteen-year-old girl who listened intently to her pastor's sermon about God's love in giving the best gift of His Son to die for everyone. He spoke about the love of Jesus who willingly offered His life on the Cross for our sins. The girl's heart was deeply touched by what she heard. She had no money, so it seemed as though she had nothing to give to the Lord. Then, she thought of a gift that would please God very much. When the usher passed the offering plate, she whispered to him, "Please lower the offering plate." He lowered it. She kept requesting the plate to be lowered until it reached the floor. Then, she stepped into the offering plate and stood in it. She was giving the Lord the very best gift she could ever afford. She was giving herself to the Lord!* *Like the Levites in today's text, believers are to give their best as hallowed gifts to the Lord. As a song writer, Howard Benjamin Grose captured it in a hymn:* _*"Give of your best to the Master;*_ _*Give of the strength of your youth;*_ _*Throw your soul's fresh, glowing ardour;*_ _*Into the battle for truth."*_ *Believers are to offer their best unto the Lord. Jesus proved His love by giving us the best - His life.* *We must give Him our all - heart, life, time, talents and treasures. This can be done through total obedience to His words; we must preach the gospel, share His love, and be devoted and consecrated, teach, model and mentor the old and young until Christ is formed in them. Then, you will experience more of His transforming and satisfying love.* *As recipients of God's covenant grace and mercies, there should be no limit to what we render to our God. We must give our all, our very best and lay them on the altar unconditionally. Giving to Him must be sacrificial, wholesome, exciting and free. We must see it as a privilege reserved for those who truly appreciate the uncommon gesture of God in giving up His only begotten Son that we may be partakers of all things.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*True fulfilment consists in giving all and serving the Lord wholeheartedly.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *LUKE 20-21*📜📜 Only The Best https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#DailyManna10thOctober2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [09/10, 7:42 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2026``` *TOUGH JOB FOR THE TOUGH - 3* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️💪🏽🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽🙌🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 SAMUEL 17:42-51```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field" (1 SAMUEL 17:44).*_ *David had a formidable and boastful enemy to fight, but he had no reason to panic before him because he was not a weakling but a tough-minded child of God. He knew that he was not going to defeat Goliath with the arm of flesh but with the power of God.* *F. B. Meyer wrote, "Our God is Jehovah of hosts, who can summon unexpected reinforcements at any moment to aid His people. Believe that He is there between you and your difficulty, and what baffles you will flee before you, as clouds before the gale."* *Truly, that was how the battle went. With a sling and stone, and an unshakable faith in God, he killed the seemingly unconquerable Goliath, and the great army of the Philistines who relied on Goliath for victory fled.* *Friend, as you go through life, from youth, adult to old age, you will face battles. But how will you respond to them? Of course, by faith. Your Goliath now may be your education, peer pressure or financial challenges. Pray, work hard and smart, and God will grant you good success.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*He had no reason to panic.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Be brave, as God will grant you success!*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, help me to overcome my Goliath.*_ Tough Job For The Tough - 3 https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday10thOctober2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [09/10, 7:42 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2026``` *APPRECIATE YOUR PARENTS' CORRECTION* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```PROVERBS 29:15-28```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul" (PROVERBS 29:17).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 A story was told of a young man whose mother had pampered from his childhood, and would not correct his misbehaviour. The boy grew up to become an armed robber, and was caught and convicted by the court. When he was about to be executed for his crime, he requested to whisper a message into his mother's ear. In the process, the condemned criminal grabbed his mother's ear with his teeth and bit it off, claiming that she failed to correct his misdeeds from his childhood days and had led him to die in shame. Many children always feel very unhappy when they are corrected by their parents. Some children would pull the shoulders, murmuring and grumbling in rebellion to their parents' correction. Such attitudes are evil in the sight of God. Parents are commanded by God to lovingly but firmly correct their children when they are wrong, and train them up in the way of the Lord. It is evil to call for the arrest of your parents because they lovingly and firmly corrected you for your wrong doings. In 1 Samuel chapters 3 and 4, there was the story of a father called Eli who was not firm in correcting his two unruly and sinful sons. God was very unhappy with them. Therefore, both himself and his two sons perished on the same day. *Always give thanks to God for giving you such parents who lovingly and firmly correct you when you are wrong, and train you in the way of the Lord. Also, appreciate, love, respect and obey your parents always. This is the sure way to enjoy the blessings of God.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Dear God, I thank You for giving me such loving parents who correct me when I am wrong. Help me to always love and obey them.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *Ephesians 6:1-3* Appreciate Your Parents' Correction https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk10thOctober2026* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] [09/10, 8:20 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* SATURDAY, 10TH OCTOBER, 2026. *GOD, A FAITHFUL REWARDER* *TEXT:* NUMBERS 18:20-32. 20 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel. 21 And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. 22 Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die. 23 But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance. 24 But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance. 25 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 26 Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe. 27 And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. 28 Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the LORD of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give thereof the LORD'S heave offering to Aaron the priest. 29 Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it. 30 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye have heaved the best thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the increase of the winepress. 31 And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation. 32 And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die. *Timeless Truth:*_"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him"_ (Hebrews 11:6). *INTRODUCTION* God is faithful to reward those who serve Him according to His instructions. No good action of any man would go unrewarded and when those things are done for the sake of God, the reward would always be in multiple folds and at times eternal. This shows the nature of God as someone who appreciates little things done by men and as someone who faithfully rewards His servants. The text shows the reward system for temple servants, who we can call workers in the Christian setting. Our service to God is never in vain when rendered with a sincere heart. *1. Believers' Reward for Sustenance* a. Aaron and his seed, including the Levites, were commanded not to have any landed property in Israel. It is curious that this commandment was given after the rebellion of Dathan, Korah and Abiram for which the ground splitted open and consumed them. The thought of making material gain through priesthood might have been unspoken motivation that moved them to rebel against priestly office and Aaron. God decided to address the tendency towards this ministerial greed. God demanded consecration from His chosen temple servants and that they should not be chasing material wealth like those who are not called to the service of God. Seeking wealth in an ungodly way and seeking for impactful service to God don't mix. There must be a priority and a choice. *"For they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts which drown many unto perdition"* (1Timothy 6:9). b. Those consecrated to the service of God will not be forgotten by God. God said of Aaron and the Levites, *"I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel"*. What does this mean? While other Israelites inherited lands, farms and houses, God was the inheritance of the Levites and Aaron, the Priest . That meant all that God had belonged to them and they could have access to them anytime the need arose. To the New Testament saints, this is the same as being joint heirs with Christ. All the kingdom blessings are at the disposal of the consecrated Christian. *"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you"* (Matthew 6:33). It is blindness of the mind to think a life consecrated to God is a call to poverty and penury. Serving God is the greatest security any person can have in this life. All forms of earthly distractions should be minimized for the service of God. *"Having food and raiment , let us therewith be content"*. *Question* Are you trusting God as your ultimate source of provision while faithfully fulfilling the responsibility He has committed to you? *2. Basic Remittance for Servants* a. All the tithes of the children of Israel were to go to the Levites. The Levites were just a tribe in Israel. While the tithe was 10%, it was even more than 8% (1/12), which was the average revenue of a tribe in Israel. Thus, in reality, they gained more than what they could averagely have gotten if they were not serving God. This tithe was also called a wave or heave offering which were to be waved and surrendered to God in recognition of Him as the source of all blessings. God instructed the Levites to offer a tenth of the tithes they received to Him. The Levites were to pay tithes to God too. b. Paying tithes cuts across dispensations. It predated the Law of Moses. Both Abraham and Jacob gave tithes as part of worship (Genesis 14:20, 28:22). The text speaks about tithes during the time of the Law. The prophetic writings also emphasised that dodging tithes is a sin against God and there is a curse attached to it (Malachi 3:10-11). In the New Testament, Jesus was also positive about paying tithes as something that should not be left undone (Matthew 23:23). The New Testament does not put much emphasis on paying tithes not because it is optional, but because God expects more since Jesus gave us all. Those who preach against tithes end up not giving it to God at the end of the day. They end up playing economic smartness with God. Since the Bible commanded that we should give according to the proportion of what we have (1 Corinthians 16:1,2), what percentage do we use better than the 10% which should be the minimum or baseline for believers. Believers are to give abundantly beyond the Old Testament since Jesus gave us His all. The whole lesson is on the principle of giving. Your needs must not give you anxiety to the point of cutting corners with God who desires your love and sincerity. Ministers, Christian workers and all believers must practice faithful stewardship, giving to God willingly and managing His resources honestly since the resources actually belong to God. *Question* Are you faithfully returning to God what belongs to Him and managing the blessings entrusted to you with integrity? *3. Best is Right for the Saviour* a. God commanded the Levites to offer the best and holiest portion of what they received. Their offering was not to be made carelessly or with what was left over after satisfying their personal desires. God deserved their best because He was holy and had graciously provided for them. After setting apart the required portion, they could enjoy the remainder as their reward for service. God gave us His very best. The best salvation, the best forgiveness, the best sacrifice for sin ever possible, His best heaven etc. The God who gives His bests also demands our best as love is reciprocal. He expects wholehearted devotion, excellent service, and faithful obedience from His people. Our giving, worship, time, talents and service should reflect our bests and the greatness of the God we serve. We must honour Him with our best, not merely with what costs us nothing, but sacrificial. *Question* Are you giving God the best of your life, resources, talents and service or only what remains after your personal interests? *Prayer Points* 1.Father, thank you because You are my inheritance. Help me to trust You as my inheritance and be satisfied with You 🙏. 2.Lord, deliver me from selfishness and unbelief and teach me to be a faithful steward of every blessing You entrust to me 🙏. 3.Father, fill my heart with perfect love for You to always honour You with the best of my resources, time, talents and service 🙏. 4.Help all Your children to be cheerful and sacrificial givers 🙏. *HYMN:* Give Of Your Best To The Master. *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* LUKE 20-21. 2. Morning Prayer for today. MP.i. Morning Prayer [It is of] the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness. ⏤ Lamentations 3:22-23 To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. ⏤ Martin Luther As we come to the end of another week, Father, we ask for Your blessing on this last morning. We’ve failed in many ways, and with humility and repentance, we confess our failures. We ask for the grace to make this last day of the week better than any of the others, to do its duties more faithfully, and to live more according to Your pure and holy laws. We thank You for all Your mercies. You’ve blessed us abundantly. The things we feared at the start of the week didn’t happen. The clouds we thought would bring darkness and storms either passed us by or brought only gentle rain that made our fields more fertile. The tasks we thought would be too hard for us have been manageable, and we’ve had the strength we needed as they came. We thank You for all the blessings of the week, which came to us in so many ways—through Your providence, through our friends, through our work. We’ve had food to eat and clothes to wear. We’ve had health and life’s comforts. You haven’t failed us once! This morning, we pray for our neighbors. Some of them are in trouble. Some homes have sickness. May You send Your tender grace and healing to them. Give strength to those who are suffering, so they can endure patiently, and may their suffering bring good to their souls. Remember the homes that have been darkened by sorrow. May those who are mourning catch glimpses of Heaven’s glory through their tears. Bless our neighbors who don’t know You yet, who are still resisting Your love. Lead them to surrender their lives to You. We ask all this in Jesus' precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/06/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 10) 1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. 3. The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked. 4. He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. 5. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. 6. Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 7. The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. 8. The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. 9. He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. 10. He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall. 11. The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 12. Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. 13. Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. 14. Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. 15. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty. 16. The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin. 17. He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. 18. Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. 20. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. 21. The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom. 22. The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. 23. To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom. 24. The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25. When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. 26. As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him. 27. The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. 28. The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. 29. The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. 30. The righteous will never be removed, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth. 31. The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out. 32. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.

TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS: SERMON TOPIC: DEALING WITH TOXIC PEOPLE: JESUS’ APPROACH. Main Text: John 15:18–19; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27–28 When God chooses you, not everybody will celebrate you. Sometimes, the greatest test of your calling is not the devil outside the church—it is how you respond to difficult, toxic, jealous, manipulative, or hostile people around you. Jesus was perfect, yet people lied about Him, rejected Him, mocked Him, betrayed Him, and eventually crucified Him. So if you are experiencing opposition because you are trying to live for God, do not immediately conclude that you have missed God's plan. Jesus had enemies and still fulfilled His assignment. The question is not, “How can I make everybody like me?” The question is: «“How can I remain Christlike when people treat me badly?”» Jesus did not teach us to become toxic because others are toxic. He taught us how to walk in love without becoming foolish, forgiveness without surrendering wisdom, and boundaries without hatred. 1. WHEN GOD CHOOSES YOU, EXPECT THAT NOT EVERYONE WILL ACCEPT YOU. John 15:18–19 «“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”» Jesus never promised that everyone would understand you. Some people will misunderstand your vision. Some will criticize your obedience. Some will become uncomfortable when they see God lifting you. Some people loved Jesus when He performed miracles but rejected Him when His message confronted their hearts. Spiritual Insight Rejection does not always mean you are wrong. Sometimes rejection is the price of standing for truth. However, we must be careful. Not every criticism is persecution. Sometimes people criticize us because we genuinely need correction. Therefore, ask: “Lord, is this opposition because I am obeying You, or because I need to change something in me?” A mature Christian does not automatically call every critic an enemy. 2. JESUS DID NOT ALLOW TOXIC PEOPLE TO CONTROL HIS CHARACTER. 1 Peter 2:23 Jesus, when He was insulted, did not retaliate with insults. Think about Jesus. He was falsely accused. He was mocked. He was betrayed. He was slapped. He was spat upon. Yet He did not allow wicked treatment to transform Him into a wicked person. Matthew 5:44 «“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them…”» Jesus' approach was revolutionary. He did not say: “Hate those who hate you.” He said: “Love them.” But understand this carefully: Loving someone does not mean giving them unlimited access to your life. You can love somebody and still establish boundaries. You can forgive somebody and still be careful around them. You can pray for somebody without giving them another opportunity to destroy you. You can refuse revenge without refusing wisdom. Remember: Forgiveness releases your heart from bitterness; boundaries protect your assignment from unnecessary damage. 3. JESUS KNEW WHEN TO WALK AWAY. One of the most important lessons from Jesus is that He did not respond to every person or every accusation. Matthew 10:14 «“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words... shake off the dust of your feet…”» There were places Jesus left. There were people He refused to argue with. There were questions He did not answer. There were crowds He walked away from. John 8:59 When people attempted to stone Jesus, He hid Himself and went out of the temple. Jesus understood that courage does not mean deliberately walking into danger. Sometimes wisdom says: “Leave.” You don't have to win every argument. You don't have to answer every accusation. You don't have to explain yourself to everybody. You don't have to attend every battle. A powerful principle: «Not every battle deserves your energy.» Some battles are won by prayer. Some are won by truth. Some are won by silence. And some are won simply by walking away. 4. JESUS LOVED PEOPLE WITHOUT ALLOWING THEM TO DISTRACT HIM FROM HIS ASSIGNMENT. Jesus had an assignment. He came to seek and save the lost. He knew He was going to the cross. Therefore, He refused to allow people's opinions to derail His mission. Luke 9:51 «“He steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.”» Jesus knew where He was going. This is important when God chooses you. If you don't understand your assignment, people's opinions will determine your direction. One person's criticism can discourage you. One person's rejection can make you abandon your calling. One person's betrayal can make you stop trusting everyone. But you must learn from Jesus: People may change their opinion about you, but God's purpose for you remains bigger than their opinion. Don't abandon your assignment because someone rejected you. Don't stop serving God because someone betrayed you. Don't stop loving people because one person hurt you. 5. JESUS DEALT WITH BETRAYAL WITHOUT BECOMING BITTER. One of the most painful examples is Judas. Judas walked with Jesus. Judas heard Jesus teach. Judas witnessed miracles. Judas was close enough to Jesus to know where He would be. Yet Judas betrayed Him. Luke 22:47–48 Jesus knew Judas was coming to betray Him. Yet Jesus still went forward with His mission. This teaches us something powerful: Being chosen by God does not mean everyone close to you will remain loyal to you. Some people will leave. Some will betray you. Some will reveal their true character when they can no longer benefit from your presence. But betrayal must not become your identity. Jesus' response to Judas teaches us: - Don't become bitter. - Don't seek revenge. - Don't abandon your calling. - Don't let betrayal make you hate everybody. - Learn the lesson. - Establish wisdom. - Keep your heart clean. - Continue your assignment. BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: JESUS AND HIS ENEMIES. Consider what Jesus experienced. The religious leaders opposed Him. Judas betrayed Him. Peter denied Him. The crowd shouted for His crucifixion. Soldiers mocked Him. Yet Jesus prayed: Luke 23:34 «“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”» What a response! Jesus had every reason to retaliate. But instead of asking the Father to destroy them, He asked the Father to forgive them. This is the difference between human reaction and kingdom response. The world says: “Get even.” Jesus says: “Forgive.” The world says: “Destroy your enemies.” Jesus says: “Pray for them.” The world says: “Make them suffer because they hurt you.” Jesus says: “Do not allow their darkness to enter your heart.” HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE THE JESUS WAY. 1. Pray before you react Don't respond while your emotions are burning. Take it to God first. 2. Don't repay evil with evil Romans 12:17 says: «“Recompense to no man evil for evil.”» Let God handle vengeance. 3. Establish healthy boundaries Biblical love does not require you to tolerate abuse, manipulation, constant disrespect, or destructive behavior. Say no when necessary. Say enough when necessary. Walk away when necessary. 4. Don't gossip about the person You cannot pray for someone sincerely while destroying their reputation behind their back. 5. Learn the lesson Ask: “What is God teaching me through this relationship?” Sometimes God uses difficult people to teach us patience, wisdom, discernment, courage, and emotional maturity. 6. Keep your assignment Don't allow one toxic person to make you abandon ten thousand people God wants you to bless. 7. Forgive, but don't forget wisdom Forgiveness does not mean pretending nothing happened. Forgiveness means refusing to live as a prisoner of what happened. DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS. 1. Your character is tested by difficult people. Anybody can appear patient around kind people. But difficult people reveal what is truly inside us. 2. You don't have to become what hurt you. Someone may have betrayed you. Don't become a betrayer. Someone may have lied about you. Don't become a liar. Someone may have manipulated you. Don't become manipulative. Let Christ define your character. 3. Distance can sometimes be wisdom. Not every relationship must remain close. There are people you can love from a distance. 4. Your peace is valuable. Protect the peace God has given you. Proverbs 4:23 says: «“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”» 5. God can use rejection as redirection. Sometimes the door that closes because of people's rejection becomes the very door through which God redirects you into your next season. PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS. This week: 1. Identify the relationship that constantly drains your spiritual and emotional strength. 2. Pray about it before making a major decision. 3. Examine yourself honestly. 4. Forgive where forgiveness is needed. 5. Establish appropriate boundaries. 6. Stop unnecessary arguments. 7. Refuse gossip and revenge. 8. Focus on the assignment God has given you. 9. Surround yourself with wise and godly people. 10. Ask the Holy Spirit to make you more like Jesus. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION. 1. Am I dealing with a toxic person, or am I simply dealing with someone who corrected me? 2. Have I allowed someone's behavior to change my character? 3. Is there bitterness in my heart? 4. Do I need to forgive someone? 5. Do I need to establish a healthy boundary? 6. Am I wasting energy trying to convince people who have already decided to misunderstand me? 7. What is God asking me to learn from this difficult relationship? 8. Am I allowing people to distract me from my God-given assignment? POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS. 1. Father, give me the wisdom to recognize toxic relationships and the courage to establish godly boundaries. 2. Lord, remove bitterness, hatred, revenge, and unforgiveness from my heart. 3. Father, help me respond to difficult people with the character of Christ. 4. Lord, give me discernment to know who should be close to me and who should be kept at a healthy distance. 5. Father, protect me from people who want to destroy my purpose, and protect me from becoming toxic to others. 6. Lord, heal every wound caused by betrayal, rejection, disappointment, and false accusations. 7. Father, keep me focused on my assignment. Do not allow people's opinions to derail Your purpose for my life. 8. Lord Jesus, make my heart like Yours—strong enough to establish boundaries and soft enough to forgive. STRONG CLOSING CALL TO ACTION. Child of God, you cannot control how people behave toward you, but you can control how you respond. Don't allow a toxic person to turn you into a toxic person. Don't allow betrayal to make you bitter. Don't allow rejection to make you give up. Don't allow criticism to silence your calling. Don't allow somebody else's darkness to extinguish your light. Look at Jesus. He was rejected, but He remained loving. He was betrayed, but He remained faithful. He was attacked, but He remained focused. He was crucified, but He still forgave. And after the cross came the resurrection! Therefore, keep going. Forgive. Set boundaries. Walk wisely. Protect your peace. Stay focused. Keep loving. And above all, keep following Jesus. «“When God chooses you, He does not promise that everyone will love you. He promises to be with you—and His presence is greater than people's rejection.”» Final Declaration. I will not become bitter because I was betrayed. I will not become hateful because I was rejected. I will not abandon my assignment because someone opposed me. I will walk in wisdom, love, forgiveness, and godly boundaries. My eyes are on Jesus, and my life will fulfill God's purpose. In Jesus' name, Amen! Your assignment is greater than your opposition. Your purpose is greater than their opinion. And God's grace is greater than every toxic relationship you may face. Give your life to Jesus by joining a Bible believing Church Near you Visit the website below for more Devotionals. https://umohedem.com/how-does-god-get-our-attention/ www.umohedem.com info@umohedem.com

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026 THE POWER AND NECESSITY OF HUMILITY A WORD FROM THE WORD: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." James 4:6 NKJV. Humility, a part of the essential characteristics of a believing child of God can never be overemphasised. Our LORD Jesus Himself during His life and earthly ministry was humility personified, and He taught on the importance of humility. 'Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.' (Luke 18:10-14 NKJV). You see, humility is foremost, in being, and then in deed. Your outward appearance may show you off as humble, but the contents of your heart is what determines your humility. And what you may not reckon with is that you may not be aware of it. But your ignorance does not shield you from the consequence, as you will have God's opposition against you to contend with. 'God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' (James 4:6 NIV). If you want to walk in God's favour today, then humble yourself before Him. It matters a whole lot. PRAYER BULLETS: LORD Jesus, I am grateful for the privilege of learning at Your feet. Help me by Your Spirit to imbibe and live the essentials of humility. FURTHER READING: Job 22:29; Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Matthew 23:12; 1 Peter 5:5. ______________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.

Understanding the Enemy: Recognizing Spiritual Warfare 1. Consider Job: The Enemy Is Real, but God Is Sovereign When studying spiritual warfare, consider the story of Job. Satan attacked Job, but he could not act beyond the limits God permitted (Job 1:6–12; 2:1–6). The lesson: Satan is not equal to God. He is not all-powerful, and God remains sovereign even when His people experience suffering. We must be careful not to assume that every hardship is a direct attack from Satan. Scripture teaches us to be watchful, prayerful, and discerning while trusting God’s sovereignty. 2. Recognize the Battle Without Assuming Every Struggle Is an Attack Sometimes difficulties seem to happen all at once. Problems may affect our relationships, finances, confidence, health, and faith. When this happens, consider what is happening, where you are struggling, and how you can respond in a way that honors God. Ask yourself: * What is happening, and what do I know for certain? * Is there a natural explanation for this situation? * Am I responding through faith or fear? * What does Scripture teach me about this struggle? * How can I remain faithful to God through it? The timing or intensity of a problem does not automatically prove that Satan is targeting you or that a breakthrough is near. Instead of jumping to conclusions, test your thoughts against Scripture and seek godly wisdom. Remember: Not everything that feels connected has the same cause, but every situation is an opportunity to seek God and respond with wisdom. 3. Guard Your Faith Against Lies One of the enemy’s biblical strategies is deception. In Genesis 3:1–5, the serpent questioned God’s Word. In John 8:44, Jesus described the devil as a liar. Lies can cause us to question God’s character, doubt His Word, and lose sight of His promises. When discouraging thoughts arise, return to what God has actually said. * When you feel alone, remember Hebrews 13:5. * When you feel weak, remember 2 Corinthians 12:9. * When you feel afraid, remember Isaiah 41:10. * When you are discouraged, remember Romans 8:38–39. * When you are tempted, remember 1 Corinthians 10:13. Do not build your understanding of God around your feelings. Let His Word correct your feelings and guide your decisions. Guard your faith. Stand on the truth. Do not let fear become your foundation. 4. Recognize Repeated Patterns and Persevere Sometimes the same struggles return in different forms. You may repeatedly face discouragement, temptation, conflict, fear, or doubt. Ephesians 6:11 calls believers to put on the whole armor of God so they can stand against the schemes of the devil. James 4:7 teaches believers to submit to God, resist the devil, and trust God’s authority. When struggles repeat: * Keep praying. * Remain grounded in Scripture. * Recognize destructive patterns. * Establish healthy boundaries. * Seek wise, trustworthy counsel. * Repent when necessary and keep growing. * Persevere instead of giving up. The goal is not to become obsessed with identifying Satan’s every move. The goal is to remain faithful to Jesus Christ. Keep enduring. Keep growing. Keep your eyes on Jesus. 5. Understand What the Bible Says About Satan’s Limits Job’s story reminds us that Satan’s power is limited and that God remains sovereign. However, we should not conclude that every attack requires Satan to personally ask God for permission in the same way described in Job. That specific account reveals what happened in Job’s circumstances; we should not assume that every spiritual struggle follows an identical pattern. What we can confidently affirm is that Satan is not sovereign, God is greater, and believers are called to trust Him. Read: * Job 1:6–12 * Job 2:1–6 * 1 John 4:4 * James 4:7 * Ephesians 6:10–18 Our confidence is not in our ability to understand every spiritual event. Our confidence is in God’s character and authority. 6. Faithfulness Matters More Than the Enemy’s Opposition Obedience, faithfulness, purity, holiness, and sharing your testimony are important aspects of Christian living. The Bible teaches believers to pursue holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16), remain faithful (Revelation 2:10), and share the good news of Jesus (Matthew 28:19–20). Following Christ will not always make life easier. Jesus warned His disciples that they would face trouble (John 16:33). But opposition does not automatically mean you are doing everything right, just as suffering does not mean you are doing something wrong. Our responsibility is to remain faithful to God regardless of our circumstances. Live for Jesus because He is worthy, not because you expect every act of obedience to produce an immediate breakthrough. 7. Recognize Where You Need God’s Help Different struggles require different responses. Relationships: If a relationship is struggling, pray for wisdom, truth, reconciliation, and restoration when appropriate. Restoration requires more than hope alone; it may require repentance, accountability, changed behavior, and healthy boundaries. Read Matthew 18:15–17 and Romans 12:18. Finances: If you are struggling financially, pray for provision while taking practical steps toward stability. Seek wise counsel, manage available resources carefully, and practice generosity according to your means. Read Proverbs 21:5 and 2 Corinthians 9:7. Your voice and confidence: If fear or discouragement is keeping you from sharing your faith, remember that God calls believers to speak the truth in love. Build confidence through prayer, preparation, practice, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Read 2 Timothy 1:7–8 and Ephesians 4:15. Your calling: If you feel discouraged about serving God, return to Scripture and examine your gifts, responsibilities, motives, and opportunities. Do not assume every obstacle means you are close to a breakthrough. Ask God for wisdom about your next faithful step. Read Colossians 3:17 and James 1:5. 8. Do Not Let Your Struggles Define Your Identity One of the most important things to guard is your identity in Christ. The world, your past, your mistakes, and your struggles do not have the final word over your life. For those who belong to Christ: * You are loved by God (Romans 8:38–39). * You are a child of God through faith in Christ (Galatians 3:26). * You are redeemed through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7). * You are called to walk in the newness of life (Romans 6:4). * You are being transformed to become more like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). When discouragement tells you that you are abandoned, return to God’s promises. When shame reminds you of your past, remember the forgiveness available through Christ. When fear tells you that you cannot continue, remember that God’s grace is sufficient. Do not confuse your feelings with the truth of God’s Word. Your identity is not built on what the enemy says about you. It is grounded in what God has revealed through Jesus Christ. 9. Put on the Whole Armor of God Ephesians 6:10–18 gives believers a clear picture of how to stand firm in spiritual warfare. * The belt of truth: Know God’s Word and reject deception. * The breastplate of righteousness: Pursue a life that honors God. * The shoes of the gospel of peace: Stand firm in the good news of Jesus. * The shield of faith: Trust God when doubts and temptations arise. * The helmet of salvation: Remember the salvation God provides through Christ. * The sword of the Spirit: Use the Word of God faithfully and in context. * Prayer: Pray continually and remain watchful. Notice that this passage repeatedly emphasizes standing firm. Spiritual warfare is not about living in constant fear or searching for Satan behind every problem. It is about standing in God’s strength, remaining faithful to His Word, resisting temptation, and continuing to follow Jesus. You do not overcome the enemy through fear, speculation, or your own strength. You stand firm through faith in God and obedience to His Word. 10. Finish the Race With Your Eyes on Jesus The Christian life requires endurance. Hebrews 12:1–2 calls believers to run with endurance while looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. There will be days when you feel strong and days when you feel exhausted. There will be victories, disappointments, answered prayers, and seasons when you must wait. Do not measure God’s presence by how easy your circumstances are. Do not assume suffering means abandonment. Do not assume every hardship means you are about to receive a breakthrough. Instead, continue praying, studying Scripture, seeking wise counsel, loving others, repenting when you sin, and trusting God. Remember Romans 8:28: God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. This does not mean every event is good, but that God remains able to work through even painful circumstances according to His purposes. Final Reminder You may experience opposition, but you do not have to live in fear. You may feel weak, but you can seek God’s strength. You may face uncertainty, but you can turn to His Word for wisdom. You may struggle, but you can continue to grow in Christ. You may have a painful past, but your past does not have to determine your future. Remember that the battle is real, but so is God’s grace. The enemy is not equal to God, and suffering does not mean that God has abandoned you. Stay rooted in Scripture. Guard your heart. Test everything. Pray continually. Put on the whole armor of God. Persevere in faith. And above all, keep your eyes on Jesus. Key Scriptures to Study * Job 1–2: Satan’s limitations and God’s sovereignty. * Genesis 3:1–5: Deception and the twisting of God’s Word. * John 8:44: Jesus’ teaching about the devil and lies. * James 4:7–10: Submission to God and resisting the devil. * Ephesians 6:10–18: The whole armor of God. * 1 Peter 5:8–10: Being watchful, resisting the devil, and standing firm in faith. * Hebrews 12:1–3: Endurance with our eyes on Jesus. * Romans 8:31–39: God’s love and the believer’s assurance in Christ. The central lesson: Understanding the enemy begins with understanding God’s Word. Be alert to deception, but do not become so focused on Satan that you lose sight of Jesus. Discernment keeps Scripture at the center, tests assumptions, and helps us respond to suffering with faith, wisdom, and perseverance.

The bible syas, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 Iron does not sharpen with a caress but with a clash. The struggle strengthens you! Don't cry about life being difficult. Man up and start acting like the man that God created you to be.

Waiting on God can be one of the hardest parts of following Him. We pray. We seek His direction. We ask Him to work in a situation. And then we wait. Sometimes the answer comes quickly. Other times, the waiting stretches far longer than we expected. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” That's easy to say when everything makes sense. It's much harder when we don't understand what God is doing. But trusting God doesn't require us to know His timetable. It means continuing to depend on Him, obey Him, and seek Him even when the answers haven't come. Today's Beyond Sunday explores that very question: ▶️ How Do You Trust God While You're Waiting? https://youtu.be/Ii4orXUS9-w What has God taught you during a season of waiting? Your experience might be exactly the encouragement someone else needs today.

DAY 272 of 365 Reasons in 365 Days Why You Should try Jesus You Need to Learn the Value of a Good Name 📖 Bible Verse — Proverbs 22:1 (KJV) “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Money can buy an image, but it cannot purchase a trustworthy character. Quote: “What you leave in people's hearts may outlive everything you leave in their hands.” 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me build a life whose character speaks even when I am not present. Let my name be associated with truth and integrity in Jesus name. Amen. #jesus #everyone #highlights #friends #love #SavedByGrace #salvation #christiancontent #christianreels #fry

DAY 271 of 365 Reasons in 365 Days Why You Should try Jesus You Need to Stop Living by Impulse 📖 Bible Verse — Proverbs 14:29 (KJV) “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” One uncontrolled moment can create consequences that take years to repair. Quote: “If you cannot govern the moment, the moment may govern your future.” 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jesus, deliver me from impulsive decisions. Teach me to pause, think, pray, and choose wisely before I act in Jesus name. Amen. #jesus #everyone #friends #highlights #love #savebygrace #salvation #christiancontent #christianreels #fry

Faith to me is the biggest weapon we can have as christians. Some may disagree but let me show you why I believe this. Faith without it the Bible says in (Hebrews 11:6) we cannot please God. Faith without it our heart will not believe the impossible is possible. (Proverbs 4:23) tells us to guard our heart for we do flows from it. In our minds we have to have faith to activate our heart so that our mouth will speak life (Proverbs 18:21) tells us that the power of life and death are in the power of the tongue. When we get our hearts and minds in sync our mouth will be able to speak life into dead situations like Jesus did with Lazarus (John 11). Faith was the stone that slayed a giant, faith was the ark that saved a people, and faith was Joseph will not to give up through every trial he faced. Today hold the word in your heart and use your faith to win battles!