Gideon had no idea what God was purpose, Gideon feel small weak and unworthy and afraid but God saw, not what Gideon was but what he become through Him that's how God sees you. We live in a time when fear and doubt often hold people captive, but the message of Gideon story is clear. When God's calls Gideon means God saw something different, he didn't need to be the strongest or the bravest he just needed to trust obey. You may feel weak, afraid or insignificant you may think your past mistakes or failures have disqualified you from God's purpose but the Lord says "I am with you mighty warrior" Mighty warrior means showed extreme bravery in battle, skill in battle unwavering determination, valor loyalty and ability to inspire a soldier. When God is with you, you are never defeated He takes the ordinary and does the extraordinary. Remember your weakness is perfect place for God to show His strength, the Lord is with you! He will fight your battles, strengthen your heart and make you victorious in His name. The lesson God can achieve things great things through smallest effort all He ask is your faith and obedience, without faith it is impossible to please God, success in life comes from God and is marked by purity, peace and good fruit. #ToGodBeAllTheGlory #AllThingsArePossible

TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS SERMON TOPIC: WHEN FAITH MEETS FINANCIAL PRESSURE. Key Scripture: «“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19» There are moments when faith is easy to confess—but difficult to practice. It is easy to say, “God will provide,” when there is food in the kitchen, money in the account, and every bill is under control. But what happens when the rent is due, school fees are waiting, your business is struggling, your salary is not enough, and you have more needs than resources? That is when faith meets financial pressure. Financial pressure can test your patience, your decisions, your relationships, and even your confidence in God. But hear this clearly: Financial pressure is real, but it does not mean that God has abandoned you. The presence of financial difficulty does not mean the absence of God's presence. Sometimes God changes our circumstances immediately. At other times, He gives us wisdom, strength, discipline, opportunities, and endurance to walk through the season. The question is not only, “How will I get money?” The deeper question is: “How will I remain faithful to God while I am under financial pressure?” 1. FINANCIAL PRESSURE MUST NOT DESTROY YOUR FAITH Matthew 6:31–33 Jesus said: «“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”» Jesus understood that human beings have genuine needs. He did not say that food, clothing, shelter, or financial needs are unimportant. Rather, He warned us not to allow our needs to become greater than our trust in God. The danger of financial pressure Financial pressure can produce: - Fear - Anxiety - Depression - Desperation - Wrong decisions - Dishonesty - Unnecessary debt - Comparison with others - Loss of spiritual focus But faith says: “I may not know how the provision will come, but I know the God who is my provider.” Faith does not deny the problem. Faith refuses to make the problem bigger than God. 2. FAITH DOES NOT MEAN REFUSING TO PLAN One dangerous misunderstanding among Christians is that faith means doing nothing. No. Faith and wisdom must work together. Proverbs 21:5 says: «“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”» Joseph is an excellent biblical example. When God revealed that seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of famine, Joseph did not simply say, “God will take care of us.” He developed a strategy. He stored grain during the years of plenty. When the famine came, Egypt was prepared. Spiritual lesson: Pray like a believer, but plan like a wise steward. Ask God for provision—but also ask Him for wisdom. If you are financially pressured: - Review your spending. - Reduce unnecessary expenses. - Avoid unnecessary debt. - Learn a skill. - Improve your business. - Look for legitimate opportunities. - Save when possible. - Seek wise counsel. - Keep accurate financial records. God can answer prayer through wisdom, work, relationships, opportunities, creativity, and disciplined stewardship. 3. NEVER ALLOW DESPERATION TO PUSH YOU INTO SIN Financial pressure can create dangerous temptations. Someone may say: “I have no choice.” But as a child of God, you always have a choice about your character. You may be under pressure, but you don't have to become dishonest. You may be struggling, but you don't have to steal. You may need money, but you don't have to deceive people. You may be desperate, but you don't have to abandon biblical principles. Proverbs 10:9 «“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.”» Your financial situation may change tomorrow. But the consequences of a wrong decision can remain for years. Never sacrifice your destiny to solve a temporary financial problem. Do not gain money and lose your peace. Do not gain wealth and lose your testimony. Do not solve a financial problem by creating a spiritual problem. 4. LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEEDS, WANTS, AND PRESSURE Sometimes financial pressure is caused by genuine poverty. But sometimes it is intensified by comparison. Social media has created a dangerous environment where people constantly see what others are buying, wearing, driving, building, and achieving. You begin to think: “I must have this.” But not everything you desire is something you need. 1 Timothy 6:6 «“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”» Contentment does not mean laziness. Contentment means: “I will thank God for what I have while faithfully working toward what I need.” Don't allow somebody else's lifestyle to become your financial prison. You don't have to compete with everyone. You don't have to impress people. You don't have to buy what you cannot afford simply because others have it. Learn to live within your means while trusting God for increase. 5. REMEMBER THAT GOD CAN USE A DIFFICULT SEASON TO TEACH YOU Some lessons are difficult to learn when everything is comfortable. Financial pressure can teach: - Discipline - Contentment - Creativity - Patience - Responsibility - Compassion - Humility - Better stewardship - Dependence upon God Romans 5:3–4 «“Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”» This does not mean we should celebrate poverty or refuse legitimate prosperity. It means that God can produce something valuable in us even during difficult seasons. You may be praying for God to change your financial situation. And while you are waiting, God may also be changing you. He may be teaching you how to manage the blessing you are asking Him to give you. BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH Read 1 Kings 17:8–16. The widow was facing severe economic hardship. She had only a small amount of flour and oil. She was preparing what she believed would be her final meal. Then Elijah appeared. God instructed her to act in faith. She obeyed. And God sustained her household throughout the famine. What can we learn? The widow had little—but she was obedient. She did not have abundance before she obeyed. Sometimes faith begins with what is already in your hand. You may say: “I don't have much.” Ask: “What do I have?” Perhaps you have: - A skill - A business idea - A talent - Education - Experience - A phone - Creativity - Relationships - Time - A small business - An opportunity you have overlooked Do not despise small beginnings. What looks small in your hand can become significant when surrendered to God and managed wisely. DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS 1. Your bank balance is not your identity. You are more than your financial situation. Having little money does not make you worthless. Having much money does not make you superior. Your ultimate identity is found in Christ. 2. Provision is not always instant. Sometimes God provides a miracle. Sometimes He provides an opportunity. Sometimes He provides wisdom. Sometimes He provides people. Sometimes He provides strength to endure until the door opens. 3. Faith must produce responsible action. James 2:17 teaches that faith without works is dead. Therefore: Pray—but work. Trust—but plan. Believe—but learn. Wait on God—but don't waste your opportunities. 4. Financial pressure is a test, not necessarily a verdict. A difficult season does not mean your story is over. Your current condition is not necessarily your final destination. PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Pray specifically. Don't only say, “Lord, bless me.” Ask: “Lord, give me wisdom to manage what I have and show me legitimate opportunities for increase.” 2. Create a simple budget. Know: - What comes in. - What goes out. - What is necessary. - What can be reduced. - What debts must be addressed. 3. Stop financial comparison. Don't destroy your finances trying to maintain an appearance. 4. Develop yourself. Learn something that can increase your value and earning capacity. 5. Avoid dishonest shortcuts. Your integrity is worth more than temporary money. 6. Give according to biblical wisdom and your actual capacity. Giving should be an expression of love and obedience—not reckless financial irresponsibility or manipulation. 7. Seek wise counsel. Don't make major financial decisions simply because you are emotionally pressured. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 1. Am I trusting God or allowing fear to control my financial decisions? 2. Am I managing what God has already placed in my hands? 3. Do I have unnecessary expenses that I need to eliminate? 4. Am I comparing my life with others? 5. Have I allowed financial pressure to weaken my prayer life? 6. What skill or opportunity am I currently overlooking? 7. Am I maintaining integrity even when money is scarce? 8. What financial lesson might God be teaching me in this season? POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS 1. Father, strengthen my faith when I face financial pressure. 2. Lord, give me wisdom to manage every resource You have placed in my hands. 3 Father, open legitimate doors of opportunity, employment, business, and increase for me. 4. Lord, deliver me from fear, desperation, greed, and financial decisions that can destroy my future. 5. Give me the discipline to distinguish between my needs and my unnecessary desires. 6. Father, give me creative ideas and the courage to act upon them. 7. Lord, provide for every genuine need in my household according to Your will. 8. Give me grace to remain generous, honest, content, and faithful even in difficult seasons. 9. Father, let this financial season produce wisdom, maturity, discipline, and testimony in my life. 10. Lord, let my financial testimony become a testimony of Your faithfulness and not a reason for me to compromise my faith. CALL TO ACTION Beloved, financial pressure can be heavy. But don't let pressure make you forget your Provider. Don't let an empty account produce an empty faith. Don't let delayed provision produce disobedience. Don't let comparison make you despise your journey. And don't let desperation push you into a decision that will destroy tomorrow just to solve today's problem. Trust God. Work diligently. Plan wisely. Live within your means. Keep your integrity. Develop yourself. Pray continually. And remember the promise: «“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19» Your financial pressure is real, but so is God's grace. Your resources may be limited, but God's wisdom is unlimited. Your present season may be difficult, but God is still God. Faith does not promise that you will never face financial pressure. Faith gives you the strength to face it without losing God, your character, or your hope. Final Declaration I will not be ruled by fear. I will not compromise my faith. I will not waste what God has placed in my hands. I will walk in wisdom. I will work diligently. I will trust God faithfully. And by God's grace, I will come out of this season stronger, wiser, and with a testimony. Amen. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. 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Good morning, brethren. Morning devotion for today. MD.i. 😀🌺🌹🎁🎀💝 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2O26. "WORKING IN THE KINGDOM (2)" ‘To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given...’ Matthew 25:29 NLT YOUR VALUE in a job is determined by the value you add to the job. When a Christian goes to work each day, God holds them accountable for adding, enhancing and improving things in their workplace. Jesus told the story of three men who were each given money. One was given five bags of it, another two, and another one. The first two ‘…went and traded with them, and gained…’ (Matthew 25:16 NAS). They showed skill, initiative, and made 100 percent profit. So they were commended by their master. But the third man just punched the clock, called in sick, didn’t train, try, dare, or do. So his job review didn’t go too well. And Jesus said something that ought to make us all sit up and take notice: ‘To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.’ That means if your attitude and work ethic are poor, you’re in trouble with God. So, let’s stop and think about your job. If Jesus were your supervisor, would you do your work any differently? How would you answer the phone, type documents, treat your employees, or teach your pupils if Jesus were checking your work? As a citizen of God’s kingdom you need to periodically review your attitude on the job, solicit feedback on how you can grow, demonstrate love and grace to those you work with, make your company profitable, and enjoy the work you do. Bible In A Year: Josh 2:1-24, Acts 9:20-30. 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. [10/08, 9:23 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2026``` *HEALING THROUGH REPENTANCE* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🤢😩😭✝️🩸🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽🙌🏽 📜📜```TEXT:HOSEA 6:1-3```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up" (HOSEA 6:1).*_ *In 1949, a remarkable spiritual revival swept through the Scottish Hebrides Islands, known today as the Hebrides Revival. At that time, churches were nearly empty, and the younger generation had grown indifferent to the faith. Two elderly women, Peggy and Christine Smith, deeply burdened by the spiritual decline, began fervent prayer for God to awaken their community to righteousness. Their prayers were anchored in repentance and a return to the Lord. Soon, other believers joined them in prayer. One night, a young man leading the prayer meeting read from Psalm 24:3, 4: "Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart..." He cried out, "Is my heart clean? Are my hands pure?" That honest moment of repentance sparked a spiritual breakthrough, and soon people across the island began confessing their sins, turning back to God, and experiencing profound spiritual healing.* *In our text, the prophet calls God's people to repentance. The passage begins with a heartfelt plea for repentance and return to the Lord. It reflects Israel's realisation that they had strayed from God and were suffering the consequences of their rebellion. Yet, despite their waywardness, God desired to restore and revive them if they genuinely repented. The promises of being "revived after two days" and "restored on the third day" symbolised God's readiness to bring spiritual renewal to those who returned to Him.* *Christians today have important lessons to learn. True healing, whether it is healing from guilt, broken relationships, spiritual dryness or backsliding, begins with repentance. It is not just about feeling remorse but about acknowledging your sins, seeking God's forgiveness, and making a decisive turn toward Him.* *In our modern world, temptations and sin often pull people away from God. But just as the Hebrides Revival demonstrated, God responds powerfully to repentance. When believers humble themselves and call upon God for themselves or others, He is faithful to heal, restore, and pour out His blessings. For those who need healing today, they should return to the Lord, so He can bind up their wounds and revive their spirit.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Repentance opens the door to restoration.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOB 9-12*📜📜 [10/08, 9:23 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2026``` *HUMILIATION OF THE HAUGHTY* 🎚️📓📖🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🤨⚠️‼️🛑❌👎🏽⚖️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:ISAIAH 3:14-26```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts" (ISAIAH 3:17).*_ *A haughty person is one who is proud of himself or herself. Many youths are guilty of pride because they fail to recognise God as the Giver of all things and to Him alone all glories must return. Pride is dangerous to your spiritual wellbeing, as God hates pride.* *Saint Augustine was correct when he affirmed that "It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." Pride cost the devil the opportunity of living eternally with God after he revolted against the authority of God in heaven.* *Young people of nowadays demonstrate pride because of their beauty or handsomeness, wears, education, family wealth and position in the society. Pride cost the devil and the fallen angels the kingdom of God, and would cost those who still indulge it.* *God frowns on pride among His children because all are equal before God and no one should look down on others. His judgment awaits every single soul, whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated, and so on. If you fail to kill pride now, it will kill you later.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Kill pride now!*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Pride is dangerous.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Father, take haughty attitude away from me.*_ [10/08, 9:23 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣6️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2026``` *JESUS WEPT* 📓📖🎚️🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️😢😭🙏🏽 📜📜```JOHN 11:33-36```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"Jesus wept" (John 11:35).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 *Jesus Christ is God in human flesh. He came into the world to identify with our sufferings and troubles. He came to bear our burdens and carry our sorrows.* Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, Prophet Isaiah spoke about what He would do. He said He would be a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. This was exactly what Jesus did when He was on earth. He is loving and compassionate. Our Bible passage shows one aspect of the nature of Christ. Getting to the house of His friends whose brother had died, Jesus, moved with compassion wept openly. It was the highest show of love from God to His creature. Jesus is teaching us here that weeping is not a sign of weakness. It is a way to identify with those who are hurting. At the end, Jesus raised Lazarus from death. *Are you sad or lonely? Are you suffering in any way? Remember, Jesus cares for you. He does not want you to suffer. Call upon Him in time of trouble, and you will experience His comforting arms of love.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Compassionate Jesus, give me the grace to lean on You in times of trouble.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *Matthew 11:28* [10/08, 9:23 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY ⓂANNA* TUESDAY, 11TH AUGUST, 2026. *PATHWAY TO RESTORATION AND REVIVAL* *TEXT:* HOSEA 6:1-3. 1Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. 2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. *Timeless Truth:*_"Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth"_ (Hosea 6:3). *INTRODUCTION* "Return, "Revival", "Refresh" and "Restoration" are some of the words used in Biblical and Christian circles that show that something good and precious have been lost or missing and appropriate efforts should be made to get those things back. All these show man's deliberate responsibilities in order to keep the blessings of God for a long time . In 1948, a released christian newsletter during the time of revivalist Abraham Branham reads. “All the great outpourings of the past have had their outstanding truths. Luther’s truth was Justification by Faith. Wesley’s was Sanctification. The Baptists taught the premillennial coming of Christ. The Missionary Alliance taught Divine Healing. The Pentecostal outpouring has restored the Baptism of the Holy Ghost to its rightful place. But, the next great outpouring is going to be marked by all these other truths plus such a demonstration of the nine gifts of the Spirit as the world, not even the Apostolic world, has ever witnessed before. This revival will be short and will be the last before the Rapture of the Church.” The consolation and joy is that whatever great and wonderful experiences we have enjoyed in the past can still be restored by God if man does the needful. This is the message of Hosea to Israel and the godly. *1. Call to Return to God* a. Adam, representing the man of all ages, started with God, but departed from God and many woes followed. In order to vacate the woes, the message of God is simple, return to God. All the woes, challenges, calamities, anguish, backslidings and challenges of man have only one divine prescription: Return to God. Returning to God requires turning or change. Man is generally, reluctant to change. This is one of Newton's Laws of Motion. Willingness to turn is generally, where the problem of man lies. The turning to God requires acceptance of wrongs towards God, decisions with appropriate steps and asking God for forgiveness without self justification. It involves deliberate action of repentance. Repentance from what cause the loss of good old blessings, including repentance from sin, unforgiving spirit, bitterness against neighbours and perhaps God, love of the world, selective obedience to the command of God in any area etc., are just what God is looking for before He pours down His blessings afresh. God did not see that turning or repentance in Adam and Eve. Both of them were busy giving excuses and blaming each other. Neither fully admitted his/her obvious wrong and neither fully repented and returned to God. The repercussion was that they never got the blessing they lost back. They were driven from the beautiful, blessed and blissful garden. If they had returned to God with words of soberness and repentance, the story would have been different for them and the whole humanity. All lost blessings from God are only returned after turning and repentance from the root cause. b. The message of God is the same. *"Come, and let us return unto the LORD"*. Stop the blame game. Stop the murmuring and complain. The promise of God for the repentant is valid at all times and in all generations. *"For he hath torn, and he will heal us"*. When your garment of glory is torn, when your shining regalia of blessings is torn, when the source of your joy is torn, the immediate and uncompromisable demand of God and solution is to turn to God. *"He hath smitten, and he will bind us up"*. This is a word of assurance for those who take the courage to turn from their evil ways, carelessness and compromise. *Question* Assess your life where you have departed from God and your old consecration to God and His word. Are you willing to turn? Start today. *2. Comforting Revival Through Grace* a. Has Israel not gone too far to an irredeemable damnable and bitter experience? God, through Hosea says NO. When there is possibility and willingness to turn, the promise to restore and revive is always unbreakable. Jesus said, *"the scripture cannot be broken."* Hosea used the picture of Calvary and the resurrection of Jesus on the third day to show the reality and restoration of revival for dead bones. *"After two days will he revive us"*. After two days is the third day including all other days after the third day. It shows the beginning of revival on the third day and the continuity of revival after the third day. *"In the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight"*. The resurrection of Jesus Christ has assurably made possible the restoration of any dead soul and experiences even when it appears they are already stinking spiritually in the grave. b. The parable of dead bones in Ezekiel 37 shows that revival and restoration is possible when the Word of God is given a prominent and final say in the life of an individual, family, church or nation. All the revivals the Church has experienced in different ages at a time of total darkness were as a result of giving the Word of God the first and unquestionably place. The same applies to any individual that needs revival. Taking the Word of God at face values drives to repentance including burdened and persistent prayers. Once this is done, the rain will definitely fall and there will be repentance and restoration. *Question* Are you desirous of revival and restoration of past glories in your life? From the explanation above, what is your decision? *3. Continuous Refreshment unto Glory* a. Why blessings are lost and revival is gone is because of lack of continuity in the Old faith and consecration that brought the revival in the first place. Jesus said, *"If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples in deed"*. Disciples in deeds are different from disciples in the mouth to profession. Continuity is the key. *"Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD"*. Continuous following leads to deeper knowledge and deeper knowledge is manifested by continuous following. *"His going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth"*. The former rain is to prepare the ground for planting while the latter rain is to prepare the crop for harvesting. It is the harvesting that is generally seen, but not the planting time of rigour and sacrifice. He that sows, though not seen by many should sow in hope because harvesting is certain. Rain of the Holy Spirit is needed to sow the seed of repentance, intercession and consecration while rain of the Holy Spirit is also needed to enjoy the harvest of refreshment, restoration and revival. Continuity in sowing the seed of the Word of God and wetting it with tears of prayers and acts of consecration will bring the abundant rain and there will be overflowing joy, revival and restoration again. *Question* Are you determined to continue getting deeper into the Word, prayer and consecration without giving up until the rain falls and there are blessings and visitations from heaven again? *Prayer Points* 1.Lord, open my eyes to areas that I need to turn to you afresh and make me willing to pay the price of turning 🙏. 2.Give me the rain of the Spirit that will help me to sow with tears and deeper consecration until the abundant rain falls on my soul, nation and church 🙏. 3.I ask for power and determination to continue seeking your face without giving up and backing out 🙏. 4.Father, send the rain and awaken your Church to true restoration and revival 🙏. *HYMN:* Come Holy Spirit. *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* JOB 9-12. 2. Morning Prayer fir today. MP.i. Morning Prayer For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin. ⏤ Hebrews 4:15 He is never nearer than when we are tempted. ⏤ E.M. Bounds O Jesus, we thank You for living this human life with us, knowing all about our experiences. You became a man. You were tempted in every way, just as we are, and understand what temptation is like. It comforts us to know that You understand our struggles and that we can rely on Your sympathy. Help us today, O Jesus, to overcome every temptation. Stand by us and do not let us fall into darkness in any moment of trial. We are also grateful that You know all about sorrow. You have experienced every depth of human pain. There is no sorrow unknown to You, no grief that You cannot understand. Life brings us sorrows, sometimes very deep ones. No human friend can fully understand them. Our loved ones want to help us but cannot take away our pain or give us true comfort. Earth has no sufficient consolation for us. So we turn to You, O Jesus, and ask for Your help in our sorrows. We want to bear them sweetly, without complaining. We want to receive the blessing that comes with every pain or suffering, a blessing that is often missed. Teach us how to suffer according to Your will. Give us true comfort that enables us to endure whatever pain or trial we must face. Help us to grow stronger and kinder in every affliction. May Your sympathy bless us, lifting us into deeper fellowship with You. We ask all this in Your precious name, Jesus our Savior. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/37/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH 2026 THEME: NOT BY MIGHT MEMORISE: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 READ: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. 12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. MESSAGE What a person will become during his or her sojourn on earth will not depend solely on the fellow's efforts. African elders have an adage that says, Hustling and bustling does not translate to wealth. This is true because, for instance, dockworkers who offload cargo from a ship from sunrise to sunset typically would earn only a fraction of what the Chief Executive Officer of a wharf, who sits in an air- conditioned office, sipping tea and merely signing documents, would earn. At the end of a month, the fellow's salary might even be more than what a hefty, hardworking dockworker will earn in a whole year! Today's Bible reading makes it clear that the fact that a fellow can run swiftly does not mean that he or she will win a race, and the fact that a fellow is strong does not mean that he or she will defeat an enemy. The passage goes on to say that bread is not to the wise, neither are riches to men of understanding. This means that a fellow's advanced level of education alone will not determine how wealthy he or she will become. I recall that I was in Redemption Camp (now Redemption City) sometime between 1983 and 1984, spending time alone with God, and crying to Him. I said, "God, I'm not asking for clothes, a car, or a house. I was minding my business as a lecturer at the university when You asked me to come and serve You. I agreed, and I really want to serve You; however, I need power to do Your work. I don't want to be an ordinary pastor; I want to excel." In desperation, I added, "God, it is either You empower me, or You take me home." My prayer touched Him, and that night, the entire campground shook due to an earthquake that sent tremors as far as ljebu Ode, a town several kilometres away. The Lord visited me and empowered me with His anointing to excel. Beloved, you need God's anointing to excel. It is God who gives power to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18), it is only His anointing that can teach you everything you need to now (1 John 2:27), and it is only through Him that you can do all things (Philippians 4:13). This is why you must cry out to God to anoint you just as I did several years ago. I pray that my Daddy will empower you to excel, in Jesus' name. PRAYER POINT Dear Lord, please visit me and empower me to excel, in Jesus ‘name. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 9-11 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME 1. All hail the power of Jesus' Name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. 2. Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre, and as they tune it, fall Before His face Who tunes their choir, and crown Him Lord of all. Before His face Who tunes their choir, and crown Him Lord of all. 3. Crown Him, ye morning stars of light, Who fixed this floating bail; Now hail the strength of Israel's might, and crown Him Lord of all. Now hail the strength of Israel's might, and crown Him Lord of all. 4. Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God, who from His altar call; Extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod, and crown Him Lord of all. Extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod, and crown Him Lord of all. 5. Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all. Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all. 6. Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call, The God incarnate, Man divine, and crown Him Lord of all, The God incarnate, Man divine, and crown Him Lord of all. 7. Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, Go spread your trophies at His feet, and crown Him Lord of all. Go spread your trophies at His feet, and crown Him Lord of all. 8. Let every tribe and every tongue before Him prostrate fall And shout in universal song the crownèd Lord of all. And shout in universal song the crowned Lord of all PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL. Thursday 6th August 2026 NOT BY MIGHT ‎ ‎PRAYER POINTS 1.Ancient of Days, I worship and adore You for creating me in Your image and likeness. Thank You for being my strength and my help, thank You for taking care of my weaknesses. 2.Helper of the helpless, You are my Present-help, please help me to succeed in my sojourn here on earth, in Jesus' name. 3.Father, please bless the labour of my hands, and let my hardwork yield much more blessings for me and my household, in Jesus' name. 4.Father, please help me to win the race of life, and strengthen me to win the battles thereof. Grant me wisdom and understanding to get wealth, in Jesus' name. 5.Father, I don't want to be ordinary please, empower me to excel in every area of my life endeavors, in Jesus' name. 6.Father, please visit me today and empower me with Your anointing to excel, in Jesus' name. 7.Father, please let Your anointing abide in me, and teach me all that I need to know so I can be empowered to do all things, in Jesus' name. 8.Father, please I depend on You for help and strength, please flood my life with Your joy and let me prevail over sorrows and sadness, in Jesus' name. 9.Father, please by Your Spirit, help me to become what You have created and destined me to be in life, in Jesus' name. 10.Dear Lord, please visit me and every member of my family and local assembly, and empower us to excel, in Jesus' name. 11.Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Let Your anointing be on the increase in His life, 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 dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name. ‎

Gods Creation, 100 / evolution, 0 The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus is one of the oldest surviving works of algebra and trigonometry, written about 3,550 years ago in the land of Egypt. Believe it or not, Egypt is not a random nation. Scripture calls it the land of Ham, the direct bloodline of Noah’s son - and it has been proven also through archaeology. ***In Scripture, Mizraim is one of the sons of Ham, who was one of the three sons of Noah (Genesis 10:6). The nation that came from Mizraim is the nation we know today as Egypt. In fact, the Hebrew word Mizraim literally becomes the common biblical name for the land of Egypt itself.*** This was a civilization that rose from one of the earliest post Flood families, a lineage that carried both the weight of Noah’s curse and an astonishing level of skill and intelligence. This papyrus reveals that the Egyptians were using first order equations, geometric series, and even a second order algebraic equation that relates to the very Pythagorean theorem taught in schools today. These people were not primitive. They were calculating, designing, and engineering with a level of precision that still impresses modern scholars. The same document shows their method for approximating π with less than a 1 percent margin of error, along with one of the earliest known attempts to square the circle. This is the mathematical world Moses grew up in before he wrote Genesis. So, the tired atheist cliché that biblical figures were "clueless goat herders" can be dismissed. The record of history speaks louder. Biblical writers came from real cultures, with real intelligence, rooted in the very civilizations that shaped the ancient world.

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. What a crazy day we had yesterday … but in a positive way. A really positive way. A long-time friend told me that they prayed for the first time and that they wanted the peace that I had. I broke all the rules that I taught my children and met someone from the internet … at a candy store no less. Haha. From that meeting, I believe that I have a new friend. I met their children, and we had a good time. The drive to and from the meeting place was gorgeous. When we got home, the gas can DID NOT leak on me this time for the mower. I mowed the second property I am responsible for with ease. A grand, goofy, and GODLY day. It was such a good day that my sleep, where solid and uninterrupted, was a bit wild as well. The enemy knows that he cannot have me. I am solid in my Father’s arms, but he does, from time to time, try to wear me out in other fashions. Whether it be writer's block and frustration or stupid little annoyances that just sit the wrong way with me, he is my thorn. HOWEVER, even with that and the draining it can give me, my eyes do not focus on the storm, but the Man who saved me from the storm. Another friend showed me a photo of a saying the other day about how the enemy does not bother you if you are his. That is one of the most important statements ever made, in my opinion. If you have already been hired by my company, why do I need to try to get you to join our team? If you are already doing my work for me, why do I need to do anything else to get you to do my work? HOWEVER, when you start to see that the job you are doing is not peaceful or feels wrong or sits poorly in your spirit and you seek alternative solutions … i.e., God. You bet your bottom dollar that I do not want to lose a valued employee, and I am going to pull out all the tricks to keep you. In a business sense, I would give raises that were not earned, or flatter you with compliments always, and I would tell you that rival company has this negative and that negative and the rules are outrageous. The owner does not care about his employees and just look at how good you have it here. When you decide to leave the enemy’s troops, he gets upset that his forces are dwindling. When you are doing his bidding, he is quite content and will show you why you should stick around. When you decide that this company is not for you and you start to move away … he throws a tantrum. He not only gets in your face and yells obscenities at you, but he goes after anyone who is trying to headhunt for your skill set. For example, my rough night’s sleep last night was a chaotic mess of utter confusion meant for me to wake up drained and not speak to my friend on this topic today. Just like medicine has an opposite effect on my husband, the enemy’s attempts to stop me have the same type of effect on me. I think it was Paul who said he counted it great joy to have been chosen for the challenges placed before him. I would like to think that I am the same. I have a saying, ‘If you are coming after me, or talking about me, you are leaving everyone else alone.” I am good with that.’ Today I want you to walk with pride and confidence. Today I want you to show the enemy that you have chosen the Father of Peace and are leaving the father of chaos. Today I pray that your challenges appear in such a manner that you laugh when they arise and show God’s glorious victory as you take each step towards Him. Today …. Today is the day that God made … Be blessed. ** Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. –Romans 8:33

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. Orlando López de Victoria has drawn attention for the way he integrates his Christian faith with his work in the operating room. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. López de Victoria has shared that before every surgery, he pauses to pray and invites Jesus to guide him as he begins each procedure. For him, medicine is more than technical skill alone. He believes that every operation requires careful preparation, scientific knowledge, precision, teamwork, and humility before God. While recognizing the importance of medical training and experience, he says he also entrusts each patient and procedure to the Lord in prayer. His testimony has encouraged many Christians who view their professions as opportunities to serve God faithfully while using the gifts and abilities He has given them. Whether in medicine, education, business, or any other field, believers are called to work with excellence while depending on God's wisdom and strength. Colossians 3:23 says: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." James 1:5 says: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." May God continue to bless and guide healthcare professionals around the world, granting them wisdom, compassion, and strength as they care for those entrusted to them.

You Were Created for a Purpose (Ephesians 2:10) Have you ever wondered: “Why am I here?” Maybe you've looked at other people's lives and wondered why they seem to be moving faster than you. Someone has the career. Someone has the platform. Someone has the opportunity. Someone appears to have everything figured out. And you're still trying to understand your own journey. But Scripture gives us an important reminder: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” You are not here by accident. God created you intentionally. He gave you abilities. He gave you opportunities. He placed people around you. And He can use your life to accomplish good. But purpose isn't always something huge or famous. Sometimes we think purpose means having thousands of followers, becoming successful, starting a global ministry, or doing something everyone notices. Not necessarily. Purpose can look like encouraging one discouraged person. Helping someone who needs support. Using your skills to solve a problem. Serving faithfully when nobody applauds. Sharing Jesus with a friend. Showing kindness where others choose cruelty. Doing your work with integrity. Sometimes the most meaningful things God does through us happen where very few people are watching. Don't measure your purpose by someone else's platform. Comparison can distract you from the work God has placed in front of you. You don't need someone else's gifts to fulfill God's purpose for your life. Use what God has placed in your hands. If you can teach, teach. If you can encourage, encourage. If you can create, create. If you can lead, lead with humility. If you can serve, serve faithfully. If you can give, give generously. Whatever your gift may be, use it to help others and glorify God. And remember: Your career can become a place of ministry. Your classroom can become a place of influence. Your creativity can communicate hope. Your technology can solve meaningful problems. Your social media can point people toward Christ. Your everyday life can become an opportunity to demonstrate God's love. You don't have to wait until you become “successful” before God can use you. He can use you right where you are. So instead of asking only: “What do I want to achieve?” Also ask: “God, how can You use my life to serve others and bring glory to You?” Your purpose isn't about becoming more important. It's about becoming more faithful. Start with what you have. Start where you are. Serve the people around you. Follow Christ. And trust God with the bigger picture. You were created by God, for good works, and your life can make a difference. What gift, skill, or opportunity can you use to serve someone today? #CreatedForAPurpose #Ephesians210 #GodsPurpose #UseYourGifts #ServeOthers #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA

TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS SERMON TOPIC: WALKING IN WISDOM EVERY DAY "Living a Life That Pleases God in Every Decision" Many people are intelligent, but not everyone is wise. Education can give knowledge. Experience can give skill. But only God gives true wisdom. We live in a world filled with confusion, deception, and countless voices competing for our attention. Every day we make decisions that shape our future, our families, our ministry, and our relationship with God. One wrong decision can bring years of regret. One wise decision can change generations. God is not only calling us to be believers; He is calling us to become people who walk in wisdom every single day. Key Bible Texts Proverbs 4:7 > "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." Explanation: God places wisdom above earthly possessions. Wisdom helps us know not only what is right but also when and how to do it. James 1:5 > "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God..." Explanation: Wisdom is not earned by age alone. It is a gift from God to those who seek Him with humility. Ephesians 5:15–16 > "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise." Explanation: Paul reminds believers that every day presents opportunities and dangers. Wisdom helps us redeem the time by living purposefully. 1. Wisdom Begins with the Fear of God Proverbs 9:10 > "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A wise person does not merely know about God; they honor Him. The fear of God means: Respecting His Word Obeying His commands Avoiding sin Living to please Him Without reverence for God, every other form of wisdom is incomplete. Spiritual Insight: The closer you walk with God, the wiser your decisions become. 2. Wisdom Guides Every Decision Life is a series of choices. Whom will you marry? What career will you pursue? How will you spend your money? What friends will influence you? Wisdom asks: Is this God's will? Will this glorify Christ? What are the long-term consequences? Many problems come not because God failed us, but because we ignored His wisdom. Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord before trusting your own understanding. 3. Wisdom Controls Our Words Proverbs 15:1 > "A soft answer turneth away wrath..." One careless sentence can destroy years of friendship. Wise believers know: when to speak when to remain silent how to encourage how to correct in love Jesus Himself demonstrated wisdom in every conversation. Ask yourself before speaking: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it loving? Is it the right time? 4. Wisdom Chooses the Right Company Proverbs 13:20 > "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise..." Your companions influence your character. The people you spend time with affect: your faith your habits your vision your destiny Choose friends who strengthen your walk with God rather than pull you away from Him. 5. Wisdom Produces a Life That Honors God True wisdom is seen in daily living. It produces: humility patience integrity forgiveness generosity self-control People should see Christ in our choices, not only hear about Him in our words. A wise Christian becomes a light in a dark world. Biblical Case Study: Solomon (1 Kings 3) When God appeared to Solomon and offered him anything he desired, Solomon did not ask for wealth, long life, or victory over his enemies. He asked for wisdom to lead God's people. Because he valued wisdom first, God also gave him riches, honor, and influence. Lesson: When God's wisdom becomes your priority, He often entrusts you with other blessings in His perfect time. Real-Life Illustration Imagine two builders. One builds on solid rock. The other builds on loose sand. Both houses appear beautiful. When the storm comes, only the house built on the rock remains standing. Daily wisdom is like building on the rock. Every godly decision strengthens the foundation of your life. When trials come, wisdom helps you stand firm because your life is anchored in God's truth. Practical Action Steps 1. Begin every day by praying for God's wisdom. 2. Read and meditate on Scripture daily. 3. Think before making important decisions. 4. Seek counsel from mature believers. 5. Avoid friendships and habits that weaken your faith. 6. Let your words reflect the love and truth of Christ. 7. Learn from both your successes and your mistakes. Deep Spiritual Insights Wisdom is not measured by age but by obedience to God. Every temptation is also an opportunity to choose wisdom. The Holy Spirit guides believers into wise living when we remain sensitive to His leading. God's wisdom often leads us in ways that differ from worldly thinking, but it always leads to life and peace. Questions for Reflection Do my daily decisions reflect God's wisdom? Am I seeking God's direction before making important choices? Are my words building others up or tearing them down? Who is influencing my spiritual life? What area of my life needs God's wisdom today? Powerful Prayer Points 1. Father, fill my heart with heavenly wisdom in Jesus' name. 2. Lord, help me to fear You and walk in obedience every day. 3. Give me wisdom to make decisions that honor You. 4. Guard my mouth and let my words bring grace and healing. 5. Remove every influence that leads me away from Your will. 6. Holy Spirit, guide my steps and keep me from foolish choices. 7. Let my life reflect the wisdom of Christ to everyone around me. 8. Make me an example of godly wisdom in my home, church, workplace, and community. 9. Let every decision I make today bring glory to Your name. 10. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. Call to Action Beloved, wisdom is not reserved for pastors, leaders, or the elderly. It is God's gift to every believer who seeks Him with a humble heart. Each day presents new decisions, and each decision is an opportunity to honor Christ. Choose to walk with God daily. Let His Word shape your mind, let His Spirit direct your steps, and let your life reflect the wisdom that comes from above. As you walk in God's wisdom every day, you will avoid many unnecessary sorrows, become a blessing to others, and leave a lasting legacy of faith. May the Lord grant you wisdom from above, establish your steps, and make your life a testimony of His grace and truth, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. You can get inspirational ebooks from my selar/Amazon shops below https://selar.com/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem https://www.amazon.com/author/umohedembooks CONTACT - WhatsApp +2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7bGxNQqA/ #UMOHEDEM

WINNING WITHOUT A FIGHT When God Fights Your Battles for You Key Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 20:15–17; Exodus 14:13–14; Psalm 46:10 Life throws battles our way that we simply can't win on our own—no amount of strength, wisdom, or skill can help us here. Sometimes, the most significant victories come not from fighting harder but from placing our trust in God more profoundly. The Bible reminds us, "The battle is not yours, but God's" (2 Chronicles 20:15). When God steps in, He can grant you victory in ways you never imagined. Your role is to trust, obey, pray, and stay grounded in faith while God works His wonders. Take the story of Israel at the Red Sea, for instance. With Pharaoh's army closing in behind them and the sea stretching out before them, they found themselves trapped with no way out and no strength to fight. Moses reassured them, saying, "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace" (Exodus 14:14). They didn’t have to lift a finger against the Egyptians. God parted the sea, creating a path where there seemed to be none, and delivered His people. Sometimes, God places us in situations where our human efforts fall short, so His power can shine through. Another striking example is King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. Faced with a formidable army, Jehoshaphat didn’t rely on military might; instead, he turned to the Lord. God told the people to stand firm and watch for His deliverance. As they worshipped, God stirred confusion among their enemies, leading them to turn on each other (2 Chronicles 20:21–24). Judah emerged victorious without fighting in the traditional sense. Their triumph came through prayer, faith, worship, and obedience. There are some battles that God has already taken care of for you, so you don’t need to fight them yourself. It’s time to stop wearing yourself out trying to respond to every critic, conquer every foe, or prove your worth to everyone around you. Sometimes, your silence speaks volumes, your patience shows true strength, and your worship is a form of warfare. As Psalm 46:10 reminds us, "Be still, and know that I am God." When God is on your side, the fight may be tough, but the victory is guaranteed. You will triumph—not because you have the strength to overcome every challenge, but because the God who stands with you is mightier than anything that opposes you. CLOSING PRAYER Heavenly Father, we thank you for being our Defender, our Safe Haven, and our Source of Strength. We hand over every battle we can’t fight and every situation we can’t control to you. Help us to trust in you rather than be consumed by fear and anxiety. Lord, take on every battle that’s beyond our reach. Mute every unjust voice raised against us, thwart every wicked plan, and transform every weapon aimed at us into a testament of your faithfulness. Grant us the wisdom to know when to take action and when to simply stand back and witness your salvation. Father, keep us steadfast in prayer, worship, and obedience while you work on our behalf. We declare that no enemy will succeed against us, and no opposition will derail your purpose for our lives. The battle is yours, and the victory is ours through your grace. We will not be broken. We will not be defeated. We will not be overwhelmed. The Lord will fight for us, and we will remain at peace. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, Amen.