DYING TO SELF: WHEN DESIRE GOES UNCHECKED
Tosin was a young disciple, passionate in prayer and service. Yet secretly, he just so much desired recognition. Every compliment fed his ambition. When asked to lead a difficult outreach, he started seeking tasks that made him look good instead of serving faithfully. Slowly, his devotion became selective—driven by what he wanted, not what God […]
DYING TO SELF: THE QUIET VOICE OF PRIDE
James 4:6 (AMPC) “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Peter never intended to become proud but it happened quietly and subtly, like a dew falling upon a dirty vehicle. At first, it was just a small, flattering word here, and a compliment there. People noticed his diligence, his devotion, his sincerity, […]
DYING TO SELF: SELECTIVE OBEDIENCE
1 Samuel 15:22 (AMPC) “To obey is better than sacrifice…” Michael was deeply committed to God. He prayed fervently, fasted consistently, served faithfully, and gave sacrificially. From the outside, his walk with God looked solid, admirable, and even inspiring, but beneath the layers of those spiritual activities, there was one clear instruction he kept postponing: […]
DYING TO SELF: WHEN GOD ASKS YOU TO WAIT
Luke 9:23 (AMPC) “…let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Daniel stopped counting months because in the beginning, he recorded everything carefully with each prayer request being noted, each expectation written with faith, but as weeks stretched into months, his faith began to shrink and he slipped into praying but […]
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMPC) “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Chinwe had been praying for healing for months, yet her situation seemed unchanged. She felt discouraged, wondering if God had forgotten her. One morning, while reading her Bible, […]
OVERCOMING FEAR
2 Timothy 1:7 (AMP) “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Ella has been afraid of starting her own business. She was afraid of failing, being rejected, and embarrassment. One evening, during DISCIPLESHIP CLASS, the minister taught on THE POWER OF […]
RECEIVING GOD’S PROVISION
Philippians 4:19 (AMP) “And my God will fully meet all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Tunde had just moved to Osogbo for a business venture. Money was tight, and he was so worried about rent and other bills. One morning, as he prayed earnestly for provision and made a […]
TRUSTING GOD IN UNCERTAINTY
Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Amaka had been waiting months for a job opportunity, but repeated rejections left her anxious and frustrated. One evening, she decided to surrender […]
THE BLESSING OF OBEDIENCE
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (AMP) “If you diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God and carefully obey all His commandments… all these blessings shall come upon you.” Peter was once instructed by the LORD to encourage a discouraged colleague in the office but he hesitated, thinking it wasn’t his responsibility, and the opportunity passed. […]
GOD’S PRESENCE IN DAILY LIFE
Psalm 16:11 (AMP) “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Linda, who is a secondary school teacher, often felt overwhelmed by the demands of her job and personal life. One morning, she decided to start her day by silently acknowledging […]