• The theme of God as a divine warrior (see Exodus 14:14) spans the landscape of Scripture. Exodus 15 poetically depicts God at war with Pharaoh’s army, saying, “The Lord is a warrior” (v. 3). One Bible encyclopedia has this to say: “In the New Testament, the Divine Warrior theme is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. While the imagery shifts from physical battles to spiritual warfare, the essence of God as a warrior remains. In Revelation, Christ is depicted as the ultimate Divine Warrior who will defeat evil and establish His kingdom.” Today, when faced with temptation, we can rest in God, who fights for us.
    The theme of God as a divine warrior (see Exodus 14:14) spans the landscape of Scripture. Exodus 15 poetically depicts God at war with Pharaoh’s army, saying, “The Lord is a warrior” (v. 3). One Bible encyclopedia has this to say: “In the New Testament, the Divine Warrior theme is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. While the imagery shifts from physical battles to spiritual warfare, the essence of God as a warrior remains. In Revelation, Christ is depicted as the ultimate Divine Warrior who will defeat evil and establish His kingdom.” Today, when faced with temptation, we can rest in God, who fights for us.
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  • Psalm 19:1-14 CEB
    Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork. [2] One day gushes the news to the next, and one night informs another what needs to be known. [3] Of course, there’s no speech, no words—their voices can’t be heard— [4] but their sound extends throughout the world; their words reach the ends of the earth. God has made a tent in heaven for the sun. [5] The sun is like a groom coming out of his honeymoon suite; like a warrior, it thrills at running its course. [6] It rises in one end of the sky; its circuit is complete at the other. Nothing escapes its heat. [7] The LORD’s Instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being. The LORD’s laws are faithful, making naive people wise. [8] The LORD’s regulations are right, gladdening the heart. The LORD’s commands are pure, giving light to the eyes. [9] Honoring the LORD is correct, lasting forever. The LORD’s judgments are true. All of these are righteous! [10] They are more desirable than gold—than tons of pure gold! They are sweeter than honey—even dripping off the honeycomb! [11] No doubt about it: your servant is enlightened by them; there is great reward in keeping them. [12] But can anyone know what they’ve accidentally done wrong? Clear me of any unknown sin [13] and save your servant from willful sins. Don’t let them rule me. Then I’ll be completely blameless; I’ll be innocent of great wrongdoing. [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
    Psalm 19:1-14 CEB Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork. [2] One day gushes the news to the next, and one night informs another what needs to be known. [3] Of course, there’s no speech, no words—their voices can’t be heard— [4] but their sound extends throughout the world; their words reach the ends of the earth. God has made a tent in heaven for the sun. [5] The sun is like a groom coming out of his honeymoon suite; like a warrior, it thrills at running its course. [6] It rises in one end of the sky; its circuit is complete at the other. Nothing escapes its heat. [7] The LORD’s Instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being. The LORD’s laws are faithful, making naive people wise. [8] The LORD’s regulations are right, gladdening the heart. The LORD’s commands are pure, giving light to the eyes. [9] Honoring the LORD is correct, lasting forever. The LORD’s judgments are true. All of these are righteous! [10] They are more desirable than gold—than tons of pure gold! They are sweeter than honey—even dripping off the honeycomb! [11] No doubt about it: your servant is enlightened by them; there is great reward in keeping them. [12] But can anyone know what they’ve accidentally done wrong? Clear me of any unknown sin [13] and save your servant from willful sins. Don’t let them rule me. Then I’ll be completely blameless; I’ll be innocent of great wrongdoing. [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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  • Psalm 68 celebrates God as a mighty warrior who’ll defeat evil (vv. 1-2). It draws on the imagery of the song in Exodus 15 that celebrates God delivering His people from Egypt. In Psalm 68, He’s depicted as “[riding] on the clouds” (v. 4) while scattering “his enemies” (v. 1). The retelling of the exodus deliverance concludes by describing a victory parade that ends with God dwelling and reigning as king (v. 18).

    The rest of Psalm 68 (vv. 19-35) praises the enthroned God, recognizing that His people are completely dependent on Him. The psalm entreats, “Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before” (v. 28). God is a gentle warrior who fights for justice, who “leads out the prisoners with singing” (v. 6) and “daily bears our burdens” (v. 19). Today, as we reflect on the awesomeness of God, we can celebrate His great love for us.
    Psalm 68 celebrates God as a mighty warrior who’ll defeat evil (vv. 1-2). It draws on the imagery of the song in Exodus 15 that celebrates God delivering His people from Egypt. In Psalm 68, He’s depicted as “[riding] on the clouds” (v. 4) while scattering “his enemies” (v. 1). The retelling of the exodus deliverance concludes by describing a victory parade that ends with God dwelling and reigning as king (v. 18). The rest of Psalm 68 (vv. 19-35) praises the enthroned God, recognizing that His people are completely dependent on Him. The psalm entreats, “Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before” (v. 28). God is a gentle warrior who fights for justice, who “leads out the prisoners with singing” (v. 6) and “daily bears our burdens” (v. 19). Today, as we reflect on the awesomeness of God, we can celebrate His great love for us.
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  • 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
    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
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  • Laboring and Prospering with the LORD

    1. A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.

    2. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.

    3. Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

    4. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.

    5. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
    Laboring and Prospering with the LORD 1. A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. 3. Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. 5. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
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  • The Sword of the Spirit

    The Greek word for "word" here is rhema; the specific, spoken, Spirit-illuminated utterance applied to a precise situation. The sword of the Spirit is not the general knowledge that the Bible exists; it is the specific Word, quickened by the Holy Spirit, that cuts through precisely the lie or temptation confronting you in this moment.

    To wield the sword effectively, you must know it. A soldier who has never trained with his weapon is at a disadvantage in the heat of battle. Saturate yourself in the Word of God, not merely as a devotional exercise but as combat training. The Word you have stored in your heart is the Word you will have available when the battle is fiercest. Press forward armed with the rhema Word, sharp and ready.

    PRAYER:
    Gracious Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance the specific Word I need for every battle I face. Sharpen my sword through daily time in Scripture. Let me be a skilled and prepared warrior of the Word. In Jesus' name! Hallelujah! Amen!
    The Sword of the Spirit The Greek word for "word" here is rhema; the specific, spoken, Spirit-illuminated utterance applied to a precise situation. The sword of the Spirit is not the general knowledge that the Bible exists; it is the specific Word, quickened by the Holy Spirit, that cuts through precisely the lie or temptation confronting you in this moment. To wield the sword effectively, you must know it. A soldier who has never trained with his weapon is at a disadvantage in the heat of battle. Saturate yourself in the Word of God, not merely as a devotional exercise but as combat training. The Word you have stored in your heart is the Word you will have available when the battle is fiercest. Press forward armed with the rhema Word, sharp and ready. PRAYER: Gracious Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance the specific Word I need for every battle I face. Sharpen my sword through daily time in Scripture. Let me be a skilled and prepared warrior of the Word. In Jesus' name! Hallelujah! Amen!
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  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR = WARRIOR.

    Surviving domestic violence isn’t weakness. It takes strength most people will never understand.

    You survived the fear.
    You survived the manipulation.
    You survived the nights nobody knew about.
    You survived the moments you wondered if you ever would.

    And now you’re still here.

    YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR STORY MATTERS. YOU MATTER.

    Don’t be ashamed of the scars that prove you fought to survive. One day, your story may become the reason someone else realizes they can make it out too.

    If you’re a survivor, drop a below. If you love a survivor, remind them how incredibly strong they are.

    Follow FoxxFusion Ministries for more hope, healing, encouragement, faith, and stories of survival.

    #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #Survivor #BreakTheSilence #YouAreNotAlone #FoxxFusionMinistries
    🔥💜 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR = WARRIOR. 💜🔥 Surviving domestic violence isn’t weakness. It takes strength most people will never understand. You survived the fear. You survived the manipulation. You survived the nights nobody knew about. You survived the moments you wondered if you ever would. 💜 And now you’re still here. YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR STORY MATTERS. YOU MATTER. 🦋 Don’t be ashamed of the scars that prove you fought to survive. One day, your story may become the reason someone else realizes they can make it out too. 💜🔥 If you’re a survivor, drop a 💜 below. If you love a survivor, remind them how incredibly strong they are. 👉 Follow FoxxFusion Ministries for more hope, healing, encouragement, faith, and stories of survival. 💜✝️ #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #Survivor #BreakTheSilence #YouAreNotAlone #FoxxFusionMinistries
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  • OOOOH..... Pastor Jesse is dropping Truth Bombs like Ted Cruz, Ted Kennedy, and President Trump in the political theater, on Celerity Pastor culture.

    Pastor Jesse is spraying truth like a soldier with a M240B on those corrupt Pretenders of holiness.

    He's slaughtering the entertaining Nephilim of Christian dominionism.

    Check this out...!

    **Fake Ministers & Gaslighting**

    Some ministers say, *“Don’t bleed on everyone.”* They use this as a spiritual phrase. But let’s be real—that’s not Christianity, that’s stoicism dressed up as faith.

    Gaslighting is designed to make you feel ashamed, afraid, or too weak to speak up. But think about it: Jesus, the prophets, and the martyrs couldn’t control where their blood fell when they were beaten. When someone else is causing the harm, you don’t get to choose where the blood lands.

    Spiritually speaking, abusive leaders try to silence you and deny your reality. If you’re in physical abuse, you should leave. If you’re in spiritual abuse, you should also leave—but don’t stay silent. Share your story. Bleed spiritually.

    The Bible itself is 66 books of people “bleeding out” their side of the story. So why should it be wrong for you to do the same? Gaslighters especially target ministers, making them afraid to show wounds or emotions. But being wounded or emotional doesn’t make you unfit to lead—it makes you human.

    Think of a warrior in battle: it’s almost impossible not to get cut or wounded. But while fighting, the warrior isn’t worried about where the blood flies—he’s focused on the fight. In the same way, keep fighting the good fight of faith.

    And remember: Jesus, the greatest leader of all, was beaten over 40 times with the cat of nine tails. He wasn’t concerned about whether His blood spattered on anyone. He was focused on truth, sacrifice, and love.

    Don’t let fake ministers silence you. Your story matters.
    OOOOH..... Pastor Jesse is dropping Truth Bombs like Ted Cruz, Ted Kennedy, and President Trump in the political theater, on Celerity Pastor culture. Pastor Jesse is spraying truth like a soldier with a M240B on those corrupt Pretenders of holiness. He's slaughtering the entertaining Nephilim of Christian dominionism. Check this out...! 🚨 **Fake Ministers & Gaslighting** 🚨 Some ministers say, *“Don’t bleed on everyone.”* They use this as a spiritual phrase. But let’s be real—that’s not Christianity, that’s stoicism dressed up as faith. Gaslighting is designed to make you feel ashamed, afraid, or too weak to speak up. But think about it: Jesus, the prophets, and the martyrs couldn’t control where their blood fell when they were beaten. When someone else is causing the harm, you don’t get to choose where the blood lands. 👉 Spiritually speaking, abusive leaders try to silence you and deny your reality. If you’re in physical abuse, you should leave. If you’re in spiritual abuse, you should also leave—but don’t stay silent. Share your story. Bleed spiritually. The Bible itself is 66 books of people “bleeding out” their side of the story. So why should it be wrong for you to do the same? Gaslighters especially target ministers, making them afraid to show wounds or emotions. But being wounded or emotional doesn’t make you unfit to lead—it makes you human. 💡 Think of a warrior in battle: it’s almost impossible not to get cut or wounded. But while fighting, the warrior isn’t worried about where the blood flies—he’s focused on the fight. In the same way, keep fighting the good fight of faith. And remember: Jesus, the greatest leader of all, was beaten over 40 times with the cat of nine tails. He wasn’t concerned about whether His blood spattered on anyone. He was focused on truth, sacrifice, and love. Don’t let fake ministers silence you. Your story matters.
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  • OOOOH..... Pastor Jesse is dropping Truth Bombs like Ted Cruz, Ted Kennedy, and President Trump in the political theater, on Celerity Pastor culture.

    Pastor Jesse is spraying truth like a soldier with a M240B on those corrupt Pretenders of holiness.

    He's slaughtering the entertaining Nephilim of Christian dominionism.

    Check this out...!

    **Fake Ministers & Gaslighting**

    Some ministers say, *“Don’t bleed on everyone.”* They use this as a spiritual phrase. But let’s be real—that’s not Christianity, that’s stoicism dressed up as faith.

    Gaslighting is designed to make you feel ashamed, afraid, or too weak to speak up. But think about it: Jesus, the prophets, and the martyrs couldn’t control where their blood fell when they were beaten. When someone else is causing the harm, you don’t get to choose where the blood lands.

    Spiritually speaking, abusive leaders try to silence you and deny your reality. If you’re in physical abuse, you should leave. If you’re in spiritual abuse, you should also leave—but don’t stay silent. Share your story. Bleed spiritually.

    The Bible itself is 66 books of people “bleeding out” their side of the story. So why should it be wrong for you to do the same? Gaslighters especially target ministers, making them afraid to show wounds or emotions. But being wounded or emotional doesn’t make you unfit to lead—it makes you human.

    Think of a warrior in battle: it’s almost impossible not to get cut or wounded. But while fighting, the warrior isn’t worried about where the blood flies—he’s focused on the fight. In the same way, keep fighting the good fight of faith.

    And remember: Jesus, the greatest leader of all, was beaten over 40 times with the cat of nine tails. He wasn’t concerned about whether His blood spattered on anyone. He was focused on truth, sacrifice, and love.

    Don’t let fake ministers silence you. Your story matters.
    OOOOH..... Pastor Jesse is dropping Truth Bombs like Ted Cruz, Ted Kennedy, and President Trump in the political theater, on Celerity Pastor culture. Pastor Jesse is spraying truth like a soldier with a M240B on those corrupt Pretenders of holiness. He's slaughtering the entertaining Nephilim of Christian dominionism. Check this out...! 🚨 **Fake Ministers & Gaslighting** 🚨 Some ministers say, *“Don’t bleed on everyone.”* They use this as a spiritual phrase. But let’s be real—that’s not Christianity, that’s stoicism dressed up as faith. Gaslighting is designed to make you feel ashamed, afraid, or too weak to speak up. But think about it: Jesus, the prophets, and the martyrs couldn’t control where their blood fell when they were beaten. When someone else is causing the harm, you don’t get to choose where the blood lands. 👉 Spiritually speaking, abusive leaders try to silence you and deny your reality. If you’re in physical abuse, you should leave. If you’re in spiritual abuse, you should also leave—but don’t stay silent. Share your story. Bleed spiritually. The Bible itself is 66 books of people “bleeding out” their side of the story. So why should it be wrong for you to do the same? Gaslighters especially target ministers, making them afraid to show wounds or emotions. But being wounded or emotional doesn’t make you unfit to lead—it makes you human. 💡 Think of a warrior in battle: it’s almost impossible not to get cut or wounded. But while fighting, the warrior isn’t worried about where the blood flies—he’s focused on the fight. In the same way, keep fighting the good fight of faith. And remember: Jesus, the greatest leader of all, was beaten over 40 times with the cat of nine tails. He wasn’t concerned about whether His blood spattered on anyone. He was focused on truth, sacrifice, and love. Don’t let fake ministers silence you. Your story matters.
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  • Good evening, brethren.
    1. Evening devotion for today.

    ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
    (COCIN DEVOTIONAL)

    *DATE:*
    MONDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2026.

    *SUB-THEME:*
    YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE.

    *TOPIC:*
    GOD'S BATTLE AXE.

    *TEXT:*
    JEREMIAH 51:20-24.
    20. “You are My war club, My weapon for battle— with you I shatter nations, with you I destroy kingdoms,
    21. with you I shatter horse and rider, with you I shatter chariot and driver,
    22. with you I shatter man and woman, with you I shatter old man and youth, with you I shatter young man and young woman,
    23. with you I shatter shepherd and flock, with you I shatter farmer and oxen, with you I shatter governors and officials.
    24. “Before your eyes I will repay Babylon and all who live in Babylonia for all the wrong they have done in Zion,” declares the Lord.

    *TOPIC:*
    GOD'S BATTLE AXE.

    *THE MESSAGE:*
    Today's text explains that a battle axe symbolises a powerful weapon in the hands of a warrior capable of destroying strongholds. In this context, God is portrayed as the ultimate warrior, and His people are His battle axes, instruments through which He wages spiritual warfare. Just as God used David to defeat Goliath, believers, though often broken by sin or addiction, can be restored and used by God if they turn to Him. The message calls for spiritual renewal and readiness to be God's effective weapon in the battle against evil. The enemy is mainly attacking the youths through social ills: cultism, addiction, ritual acts, yahoo-yahoo plus, exam malpractice, gambling, and so on.
    How profitable are you?
    Are you entrapped? Submit to Jesus and be transformed into a useful axe for the kingdom.

    *REFLECTION:*
    You are God's battle axe.

    *PRAYER:*
    Lord, sharpen my life and make me useful. Amen.

    *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
    2 TIMOTHY 2:21.
    "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared.

    *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
    JEREMIAH 33-35.

    ED.ii. WHEN THE LIGHT APPEARS

    "Who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9

    You start to see things as they really are when Jesus comes into your life and when the Light appears in the darkness. You suddenly see the wickedness of the evil one. You recognize the temptations you must say 'no' to because you know they are not from God. When you are a slave to sin, you will not succeed in this. Unfortunately, most people follow sin and the evil one. He holds society and the world under his control... until people are taken out of the darkness into the Light. Then they realize that they were wrong, because their spiritual eyes are opening. The Holy Spirit speaks to them, they give their life to Jesus and start walking with Jesus.

    Set free to free others

    The evil one hates you and will try hard to regain control over you. So be careful! Once you have enjoyed the freedom, the happiness and the joy the Lord God gives, then it is the stupidest thing to follow again the evil one, just like so many people do. Stay free from that! Keep away from the hassle of the evil one and grow until you are strong enough to stand firm in authority over the evil one and his filthy powers and be able to say: Let go in Jesus' name.

    You will then commit yourself to free others from the power of the evil one. That is the call, over and over again: go, help to reach them. Come to the prayer meetings to pray for this. To free others by prayer, to cast out the powers of the evil one and to rebuke them in Jesus' name. You will see results and see people coming to Jesus. Do not forget: we are set free to free others.


    https://www.theblessingdevotional.com

    2. Evening Prayer for today.

    EP.i. Evening Prayer

    So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom. ⏤ Psalm 90:12

    As we grow in grace, we more earnestly desire to live for the glory of our Lord. ⏤ Charles Spurgeon

    We thank You, Father, for another day. Each day You give us is a gift, meant to be used for You. They are not ours to waste in idleness, nor to fill with selfishness, or stain with sin. They are ours to spend in holy obedience and loving service.

    Each day comes to us like a blank page on which to write words of beauty that others may read, and that will be read at last when the books are opened in the final judgment. They come like ships for us to fill with good things, to be sent away to bless others.

    Now we bring another day to You. If we have written anything on the page that is not uplifting and beautiful, may You blot it out. If there are stains, may You remove them. If this day contains any messages for the judgment day that would bring us shame, may You erase them.

    If we have filled this day with selfishness instead of deeds of love, we ask for Your forgiveness. We cannot have the day back to correct it, so we ask You to turn its evil into good, just as You turned the sin of Joseph’s brothers into something good in the end. As we turn from this day, never to see it again until the judgment, we entrust it to You.

    You are merciful and gracious. Bless our home tonight. You who do not slumber, keep us in Your holy care and let no harm come near us. Bless us as a family and grant us Your peace. Prepare us for tomorrow, and when the new day comes, grant us Your presence and grace for all it holds. We ask this in the name of our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.

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    Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* MONDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* GOD'S BATTLE AXE. *TEXT:* JEREMIAH 51:20-24. 20. “You are My war club, My weapon for battle— with you I shatter nations, with you I destroy kingdoms, 21. with you I shatter horse and rider, with you I shatter chariot and driver, 22. with you I shatter man and woman, with you I shatter old man and youth, with you I shatter young man and young woman, 23. with you I shatter shepherd and flock, with you I shatter farmer and oxen, with you I shatter governors and officials. 24. “Before your eyes I will repay Babylon and all who live in Babylonia for all the wrong they have done in Zion,” declares the Lord. *TOPIC:* GOD'S BATTLE AXE. *THE MESSAGE:* Today's text explains that a battle axe symbolises a powerful weapon in the hands of a warrior capable of destroying strongholds. In this context, God is portrayed as the ultimate warrior, and His people are His battle axes, instruments through which He wages spiritual warfare. Just as God used David to defeat Goliath, believers, though often broken by sin or addiction, can be restored and used by God if they turn to Him. The message calls for spiritual renewal and readiness to be God's effective weapon in the battle against evil. The enemy is mainly attacking the youths through social ills: cultism, addiction, ritual acts, yahoo-yahoo plus, exam malpractice, gambling, and so on. How profitable are you? Are you entrapped? Submit to Jesus and be transformed into a useful axe for the kingdom. *REFLECTION:* You are God's battle axe. *PRAYER:* Lord, sharpen my life and make me useful. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* 2 TIMOTHY 2:21. "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JEREMIAH 33-35. ED.ii. WHEN THE LIGHT APPEARS "Who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 You start to see things as they really are when Jesus comes into your life and when the Light appears in the darkness. You suddenly see the wickedness of the evil one. You recognize the temptations you must say 'no' to because you know they are not from God. When you are a slave to sin, you will not succeed in this. Unfortunately, most people follow sin and the evil one. He holds society and the world under his control... until people are taken out of the darkness into the Light. Then they realize that they were wrong, because their spiritual eyes are opening. The Holy Spirit speaks to them, they give their life to Jesus and start walking with Jesus. Set free to free others The evil one hates you and will try hard to regain control over you. So be careful! Once you have enjoyed the freedom, the happiness and the joy the Lord God gives, then it is the stupidest thing to follow again the evil one, just like so many people do. Stay free from that! Keep away from the hassle of the evil one and grow until you are strong enough to stand firm in authority over the evil one and his filthy powers and be able to say: Let go in Jesus' name. You will then commit yourself to free others from the power of the evil one. That is the call, over and over again: go, help to reach them. Come to the prayer meetings to pray for this. To free others by prayer, to cast out the powers of the evil one and to rebuke them in Jesus' name. You will see results and see people coming to Jesus. Do not forget: we are set free to free others. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom. ⏤ Psalm 90:12 As we grow in grace, we more earnestly desire to live for the glory of our Lord. ⏤ Charles Spurgeon We thank You, Father, for another day. Each day You give us is a gift, meant to be used for You. They are not ours to waste in idleness, nor to fill with selfishness, or stain with sin. They are ours to spend in holy obedience and loving service. Each day comes to us like a blank page on which to write words of beauty that others may read, and that will be read at last when the books are opened in the final judgment. They come like ships for us to fill with good things, to be sent away to bless others. Now we bring another day to You. If we have written anything on the page that is not uplifting and beautiful, may You blot it out. If there are stains, may You remove them. If this day contains any messages for the judgment day that would bring us shame, may You erase them. If we have filled this day with selfishness instead of deeds of love, we ask for Your forgiveness. We cannot have the day back to correct it, so we ask You to turn its evil into good, just as You turned the sin of Joseph’s brothers into something good in the end. As we turn from this day, never to see it again until the judgment, we entrust it to You. You are merciful and gracious. Bless our home tonight. You who do not slumber, keep us in Your holy care and let no harm come near us. Bless us as a family and grant us Your peace. Prepare us for tomorrow, and when the new day comes, grant us Your presence and grace for all it holds. We ask this in the name of our Savior and Redeemer. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/36/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.
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