Having an Encounter with God through His Son Jesus Christ.
By: Evangelist Dominic Ofori-Mensah
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As a Christian there's this one and special encounter you get with Christ Jesus the day and moment you make your mind to take up your cross to follow him (personal consecration), I term this the Salvational Encounter/encountering salvation. (Moses, Abraham, Saul etc). Salvational Encounter I define as the first taste of divine and mortal encounter by man with a deity. As believers/Christians, it is our aim and desire to encounter Christ Jesus day to day. When God orchestrate His divine plan and purpose over your life to manifest His Will, He meet man half way and when he's mostly desolate in life, wondering and wandering.
When you have this salvational encounter, your life changes from living life worldly than the Word of God. Moses after encountering God at the burning bush, got a new purpose and a divine shift over his life.
But with the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to expound on 2/3 others..

1. Relationship Encounter: As a believer/Christian, it should be your priority to always yearn to know more of Jesus Christ or have personal intimacy with him. You shouldn't always become a "suckling baby" as a child of God but maturing to certain dimension when God can use you accurately without fear. It is one thing to be saved and another to stick to God. Many Christians do not have a personal relationship with God through Jesus (Word) and by the teachings and leading of His Spirit so they easily fall prey to false teachings and spirituality. Moses never met God again at a burning bush but had to actually meet him face to face on mount Sinai. (Exodus 3:2, Exodus 4-15). Moses had a temperamental issues which was common to the Levite's but after encountering God and having a Personal Relationship with Him, he was used according to how God wanted. To have a personal relationship with God is to obey His Word and the guidance and teachings of His Spirit which will guide you into righteousness for His eternal purpose.

2. Spiritual/Dimensional Encounter:
As we become older and matured in Christ, it is expected of us to live above the rulings of this mundane whiles you still have to fit in. In our walk of life as humans and christians, we are to grow naturally either the inner man(Soul) or the outer man (Ego) and with this growth comes battles that needs the intervention of a higher realm. We come across cycles and seasons where most people get to repeat what's ought to be crossed and vice versa. Life is spiritual and have to be lived as such. Saul, after encountering Christ Jesus (salvational encounter and personally having a relationship with him, made him understood certain spiritual dimensional messages which an ordinary man could not understand or fathom.. Salvational encounter comes with fear and trembling as the first encounter but when you develop a relationship with God, He opens you up for more Divine mysteries and spiritual dimensional realms that He knows you will use according to His Will.. It is one thing to Encounter God and another thing to be Encountering God. Moses, Abraham, Moses, etc had a continuous encounter with God where they had to be taking instructions and information even to the moment of death as Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior did. For righteous living and eternity sake, strive to have a personal relationship and spiritual encounter with God in other for Him to position you well for His Will and Plan..
Amen!

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Daily Devotion — August 24 | Acts 20:28 (NKJV)

Caring for What Belongs to Christ

As Paul met with the elders from the church at Ephesus, he gave them heartfelt instructions before departing. Knowing that challenges and false teachers would arise, he urged these spiritual leaders to first watch over their own lives and then faithfully shepherd God's people. Paul reminded them that the church does not belong to any individual—it belongs to God, having been purchased through the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

This powerful verse highlights the incredible value God places on His church. Every believer is treasured because Christ willingly gave His life to redeem us. Those entrusted with spiritual leadership have the sacred responsibility of teaching God's Word faithfully, protecting the flock, and leading by godly example.

For believers today, this passage reminds us that whether we lead in a church, serve our family, or encourage fellow Christians, we are called to care for others with humility, love, and faithfulness. Because Christ gave everything for His people, we should also serve one another with grateful hearts.

Reflection Questions

1. Am I caring for my own spiritual life before trying to help others?

2. How can I encourage and support fellow believers?

3. Do I remember the great value Christ places on His church?

Prayer

Lord God, thank You for purchasing Your church through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Help me to faithfully care for my own walk with You and to lovingly encourage those around me. Give me a servant's heart that reflects the love of Christ in every relationship. In Jesus name Amen.

Practical Application

● Spend time strengthening your own relationship with God.

● Encourage and pray for your church leaders.

● Look for opportunities to care for and support another believer.

Takeaway Thought

The church is precious because it belongs to Christ, who gave His life for it.

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Psalm 32:1-2 KJV
"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile."

Hallelujah!!

That is the believer's state of right standing with God.

By the grace of God, because of our faith in Jesus and his "finished" work at the cross, we are not only blessed with already having all of our sin debt washed away in the blood of Christ (our transgressions forgiven and sins covered), but also we enjoy a continued blessing going forward of God not counting our iniquities against us. We are forgiven, and we continue to be held in a state of sinlessness.

Such blessings are not due to our performance. They are due to God's mercy and grace.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 KJV
"And all things are of God, who 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; [19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation."

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The Story Behind the Hymns
THE STORY BEHIND "GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH"

Few hymns capture the journey of faith with the vividness of “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Written out of the rich Welsh Christian tradition, the hymn turns the biblical story of Israel’s journey through the wilderness into a deeply personal prayer for God’s guidance, strength and provision.

The original hymn was written in Welsh by William Williams Pantycelyn (1717–1791), one of the most influential hymn writers of the Welsh revival. The Welsh title, “Arglwydd, arwain trwy'r anialwch” meaning “Lord, lead me through the wilderness” first appeared in 1745.

Williams drew heavily on the story of the Israelites travelling through the wilderness under God’s direction. The hymn speaks of a believer who recognises that the journey ahead cannot be completed by human strength alone. God is asked to lead, sustain and provide until the traveller reaches the promised destination.

The English version familiar to congregations today came through the work of Peter Williams, who translated the hymn in 1771. It was subsequently adapted and revised in English hymnals, helping the hymn move beyond Wales and into the wider Christian world.

Its imagery remains striking: the believer is a “pilgrim through this barren land,” dependent upon the “Bread of Heaven” for spiritual nourishment and upon God’s presence for every step of the journey.

The hymn became especially associated with Welsh Christianity and eventually found a powerful musical setting in the tune “Cwm Rhondda,” composed by Welsh musician John Hughes in 1907. The combination of Williams’ words and Hughes’ stirring melody transformed it into one of the best-known hymns to emerge from Wales.

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” has since been sung in churches, at major Christian gatherings, at national occasions and in moments of remembrance and celebration. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple but profound message: life may lead us through wilderness seasons, but the believer does not have to walk through them alone.

The final destination is not the wilderness. The prayer of the hymn is that the Great Jehovah will continue to guide His people until they reach the promised land.

Conflict and Courage.
Habakkuk
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4.
At the time Josiah began to rule, and for many years before, the truehearted in Judah were questioning whether God's promises to ancient Israel could ever be fulfilled....

These anxious questionings were voiced by the prophet Habakkuk. Viewing the situation of the faithful in his day, he expressed the burden of his heart in the inquiry: “O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear!” ... And then, his faith reaching out beyond the forbidding prospect of the immediate future, and laying fast hold on the precious promises that reveal God's love for His trusting children, the prophet added, “We shall not die.” With this declaration of faith he rested his case, and that of every believing Israelite, in the hands of a compassionate God....

The faith that strengthened Habakkuk and all the holy and the just in those days of deep trial was the same faith that sustains God's people today. In the darkest hours, under circumstances the most forbidding, the Christian believer may keep his soul stayed upon the source of all light and power. Day by day, through faith in God, his hope and courage may be renewed. “The just shall live by his faith.” ...

We must cherish and cultivate the faith of which prophets and apostles have testified—the faith that lays hold on the promises of God and waits for deliverance in His appointed time and way. The sure word of prophecy will meet its final fulfillment in the glorious advent of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as King of kings and Lord of lords.... With the prophet who endeavored to encourage Judah in a time of unparalleled apostasy, let us confidently declare, “The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.” Let us ever hold in remembrance the cheering message, “The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come.” 36Prophets and Kings, 384-388.

Don’t Give Up on God (Galatians 6:9)

There are moments when you feel tired.

Tired of praying.

Tired of waiting.

Tired of trying.

Tired of fighting the same battles.

Tired of seeing other people move forward while you seem to be standing still.

And sometimes the easiest thought is:

“Maybe I should just give up.”

But God's Word reminds us:

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Read that again:

If we do not give up.

Following Jesus doesn't mean you will never become tired.

Faith doesn't mean you will never experience disappointment.

Being a Christian doesn't mean every prayer will be answered immediately.

There will be seasons when you have to keep walking even when you cannot see the destination.

Think about a farmer.

A farmer plants a seed, but doesn't see the harvest immediately.

There is a season of waiting.

A season of watering.

A season of working.

A season when nothing seems to be happening above the ground.

But beneath the surface, something is happening.

Your spiritual life can be like that.

You may pray and feel like nothing is changing.

You may read God's Word and wonder whether your situation will ever improve.

You may serve others without seeing the impact.

You may share your faith and wonder whether anyone is listening.

Don't assume that nothing is happening simply because you cannot see the results yet.

God can be working in ways you don't understand.

Your responsibility is to remain faithful.

Keep praying.

Keep trusting.

Keep serving.

Keep learning.

Keep loving.

Keep obeying.

Keep sharing Jesus.

And when you fall, get back up.

Peter failed Jesus.

David made serious mistakes.

Elijah became discouraged.

Moses became frustrated.

Many people in Scripture experienced moments of weakness.

But their weakness wasn't the end of their story.

God's grace met them there.

Maybe today you feel like you've failed God too many times.

Remember:

Failure is not an invitation to run away from God.

It is an invitation to return to Him.

Confess.

Repent.

Receive His grace.

Get back up.

Keep walking.

Sometimes perseverance doesn't look dramatic.

Sometimes it simply means getting out of bed and praying again.

Opening your Bible again.

Going to church again.

Trying again.

Forgiving again.

Serving again.

Believing again.

Taking one more step.

And another.

And another.

You don't have to finish the entire journey today.

Just take the next faithful step.

There may be people around you who are also struggling silently.

Your perseverance can encourage them.

When they see you continue trusting God through difficult seasons, they may discover that faith isn't about having a perfect life.

It's about having a faithful God.

And ultimately, our hope isn't based on our ability to remain strong.

Our hope is based on Jesus.

He endured rejection.

He endured suffering.

He endured the cross.

And He rose again.

Because Christ overcame, we have reason to keep going.

So if you're tired today, rest—but don't quit.

If you need help, ask for it.

If you need prayer, pray.

If you need encouragement, reach out to another believer.

But don't walk away from God because the road is difficult.

The harvest may not be visible yet.

Keep sowing.

Keep trusting.

Keep believing.

At the right time, God will bring about what He has planned.

Don't give up in the season when you cannot yet see the harvest. God is still working.

What is one area of your life where you need to keep trusting God instead of giving up?

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SPEAKING HIS MIND......

A Wake-Up Call to Every Believer

By Apostle Jeremiah Nyamvura

Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:14-22

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." — Revelation 3:22

DEVOTION: WHEN GOD SPEAKS, THE CHURCH MUST LISTEN

There are moments in history when God does not only want to comfort His people; He wants to correct, awaken, and redirect them. We are living in days where many voices are competing for the attention of believers — the voice of culture, the voice of human wisdom, the voice of materialism, and the voice of personal desires. Yet above all these voices, there is still a voice that must be heard: the voice of God.

God is speaking His mind in these days.

He is calling His people back to prayer.
He is calling His people back to holiness.
He is calling His people back to truth.
He is calling His people back to a genuine relationship with Him.

The greatest danger facing believers today is not only persecution from outside the church, but spiritual blindness within the church. A person can be surrounded by spiritual activities and still lose sensitivity to the voice of God.

Jesus warned the church of Laodicea that they had become lukewarm. They thought they were rich, successful, and in need of nothing, but spiritually they were poor, blind, and naked. This is a powerful warning for our generation: we must never measure spiritual health by outward appearance, popularity, wealth, or human approval.

God is looking for hearts that are surrendered.

A CALL TO WAKE UP

Romans 13:11 says:

"It is time to wake up from your sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed."

This is a divine alarm ringing over the body of Christ. Many believers have become comfortable when they should be watchful. Many have become distracted when they should be focused. Many have become silent when they should be declaring the truth of God.

The enemy does not always destroy faith through open attacks; sometimes he destroys faith through gradual compromise. Little by little, prayer becomes less important. The Word of God becomes less valued. Sin becomes acceptable. The fear of God becomes forgotten.

But today, God is calling His people to arise.

GOD IS RESTORING TRUE WORSHIP

The days we are living in require believers who do not only speak about God but walk with God.

God is not impressed by religious performance without obedience. He is not looking for crowds without commitment. He is not looking for people who only seek His blessings but refuse His correction.

True worship begins when our hearts are completely surrendered to Him.

Jesus said in John 4:23:

"The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth."

The world needs believers who carry the presence of God. Families need believers who demonstrate Christ-like character. Communities need believers who are examples of righteousness and love.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT

In Matthew 24:24, Jesus warned that deception would increase in the last days. This means every believer must grow in spiritual maturity and discernment.

Not everything that looks spiritual is from God.
Not every voice that mentions God represents God.
Not every opportunity is a divine opportunity.

We must return to the Word of God, because the Word gives us direction, correction, and protection.

A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH TODAY

Beloved believer, this is the hour to examine your heart.

Ask yourself:

- Am I still passionate about the things of God?
- Has my love for Christ grown stronger or weaker?
- Am I seeking God or only seeking what God can give me?
- Am I living as a light in a dark world?

God is not calling us to fear the days ahead; He is calling us to prepare for them.

A prepared believer will not be shaken by confusion.
A praying believer will not be overcome by fear.
A believer rooted in Christ will stand when everything else is changing.

PRAYER

Father, open our spiritual ears so that we may hear Your voice clearly. Remove every distraction that has taken our attention away from You. Restore our hunger for Your Word, our passion for prayer, and our desire for holiness.

Help us to be faithful witnesses in these last days. Let our lives reflect Christ wherever we go. Wake up Your church and prepare us for the coming of Your Kingdom.

In Jesus Christ's name, Amen.

"The greatest need of this generation is not more noise; it is a people who can hear the voice of God."

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THE CROSS OF CALVARY 🏽

MONDAY, 24TH AUGUST, 2026

TEXT: JOHN 18:1–40

KEY VERSE:

«“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world.” — John 18:36 (KJV)»

JESUS — THE KING WHO STOOD FIRM

John 18 takes us into the final hours before the Cross.

Jesus enters the garden knowing exactly what awaits Him. He knows betrayal is coming. He knows arrest is coming. He knows suffering is coming. He knows Calvary is before Him.

Yet Jesus does not run.

He does not hide.

He does not surrender His mission.

He willingly stands firm because He came to accomplish the Father's will.

THREE TRUTHS FROM JOHN 18

JESUS WAS NOT A VICTIM—HE WILLINGLY GAVE HIMSELF.

When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, He asked them whom they sought.

When they answered, Jesus said:

«“I am he.” — John 18:5»

They went backward and fell to the ground.

This moment reminds us that Jesus was not powerless.

He could have escaped.

He could have called for heavenly help.

But He chose to remain.

Why?

Because He was committed to the Cross.

His arrest was part of God's redemptive plan.

Calvary was not an accident.

Jesus willingly laid down His life for us.

JESUS' KINGDOM IS GREATER THAN THIS WORLD.

Pilate questioned Jesus about His kingship.

Jesus answered:

«“My kingdom is not of this world.” — John 18:36»

The kingdoms of this world are temporary.

Positions change.

Money disappears.

Human power fades.

Fame does not last forever.

But the Kingdom of Christ is eternal.

Therefore, do not build your entire life around things that cannot last.

Build your life around Christ.

Seek His Kingdom.

Obey His Word.

Live for eternal things.

Jesus is King—not only over heaven, but Lord over our hearts.

WE MUST STAND FOR TRUTH.

Jesus said:

«“Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.” — John 18:37»

Pilate responded:

«“What is truth?” — John 18:38»

The world continues to ask that question.

But for the believer, truth is not merely an idea.

Truth is found in Christ and revealed through God's Word.

In a world filled with compromise, confusion and changing opinions, followers of Jesus must remain anchored in truth.

Do not compromise your faith because of pressure.

Do not deny Christ to gain acceptance.

Do not exchange holiness for popularity.

Stand for Jesus, even when standing is costly.

TODAY'S REFLECTION

Jesus knew the Cross was ahead, yet He remained faithful.

What about you?

Will you remain faithful when obedience becomes difficult?

Will you stand for Christ when people disagree with you?

Will you choose holiness when temptation is strong?

Will you choose truth when compromise seems easier?

Jesus stood firm for you.

He endured rejection for you.

He accepted suffering for you.

He walked toward Calvary for you.

Therefore, stand firm for Him.

Your faith may be tested.

Your obedience may cost you something.

People may misunderstand you.

But remember:

You are serving an eternal King.

Do not allow temporary pressure to make you abandon eternal truth.

🏽 PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Jesus Christ, our King and Saviour.

Thank You that He willingly stood firm and went toward the Cross for our salvation.

Lord Jesus, give me the grace to remain faithful when my faith is tested.

Help me not to compromise Your truth for acceptance, popularity, comfort or worldly gain.

Give me courage to stand for righteousness.

When I am afraid, strengthen me.

When I am pressured, remind me of Your example.

When temptation comes, help me remember the price You paid for me.

Let my life demonstrate that Jesus Christ is truly Lord and King over my life.

May I seek Your Kingdom above everything else and remain faithful until the end.

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🏽

CALVARY BLESSING

May the King of kings strengthen you today.

May you remain firm when your faith is tested.

May God's truth guide your decisions.

May you never exchange eternal treasures for temporary pleasures.

May courage rise within you to stand for Christ.

And may your life continually declare:

Jesus is my King.
Jesus is my Lord.
Jesus is my Truth.
Jesus is my Saviour.

STAND FIRM. THE KING IS COMING!

THE CROSS STILL SPEAKS!

By: BR. Emmanuel Dankwah 🏽