God’s Oracle Devotionals

Date: Friday, 30th October, 2026

Text: Matthew 25:1–13; Luke 6:38

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There are at least three levels of preparation: inadequate preparation, just-enough preparation, and more-than-enough preparation. Yesterday, we considered the danger of inadequate preparation; today, our focus is on those who prepare for just enough. Many people make preparations, but they fail to make room for unforeseen circumstances.

From childhood, my mother taught me that whenever you embark on a journey, your financial preparation should go beyond what you think is sufficient. It is better to have extra money because you never know what unexpected expenses may arise along the way. Preparing for just enough leaves you vulnerable when the unexpected happens.

The parable of the ten virgins illustrates this perfectly (Matthew 25:1–13). The five foolish virgins took oil for their lamps but made no provision for a delay, while the five wise virgins carried extra oil. When the bridegroom delayed, the foolish ones ran out of oil, but the wise ones were ready. Their extra preparation made the difference between being admitted to the wedding feast and being shut out.

Many remain average because they are accustomed to preparing for just enough, often leaving themselves stranded when challenges arise. May you never be stranded in the journey of life! Go the extra mile in prayer, fasting, giving, studying God’s Word, and evangelism. Do not settle for the bare minimum when you can prepare for more than enough.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the habit of doing just enough. Give me the grace and discipline to go the extra mile in my spiritual life and daily responsibilities in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 21–22

Date: Thursday, 29th October, 2026

Text: Luke 14:28–32

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Your level of preparation is determined by the scope of what you intend to achieve. Someone planning to build a skyscraper must prepare more than someone planning to build a three-storey building, just as the latter must prepare more than someone building a bungalow. The greater the vision, the greater the preparation required.

Jesus illustrated this principle in Luke 14:28–32, where a man planning to build a tower must first count the cost. Many fail in life because they leave things to chance or underestimate the preparation required to achieve their goals. Faith is not an excuse for poor planning; wisdom demands adequate preparation.

The taller a building must rise, the more attention must be given to its foundation. Consider the gestation periods of a rat (about three weeks), a dog (about two months), a cow (about nine months), and an elephant (about twenty-two months). Different animals have different gestation periods, reminding us that growth and development take time. The bigger the expected offspring, the longer the preparation takes.

Do not envy another person’s results without considering the preparation behind them. Ask God for wisdom to plan your today and tomorrow, and invest the discipline, knowledge, and effort your vision requires. How prepared are you for what you are asking God to do in your life? Your preparation today can influence your results tomorrow.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me wisdom to plan diligently and prepare adequately for the opportunities You bring my way. Deliver me from carelessness and procrastination, and help me build a solid foundation for my future, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 19–20

Date: Wednesday, 28th October, 2026

Text: Acts 4:12; John 14:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There are many religions in the world, but do they all lead to God? We must not allow ourselves to be misled into error in the name of religious tolerance. The Word of God confirms, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

Jesus Christ Himself made this exclusive declaration: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). He did not say He was one of many ways; He declared Himself to be the Way. Any path that rejects Christ as the only Saviour cannot lead us to the Father. The belief that all religions are simply different roads to the same God contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture.

The Lord Jesus Christ is unique in His identity and mission. He was born of a virgin through the power of the Holy Ghost, shed His blood for the redemption of mankind, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. His resurrection was witnessed by His followers, and He has promised to return. No human religious leader can take His place in God’s plan of salvation. Christianity is not about combining religious beliefs; it is about placing our faith completely in Jesus Christ.

Beloved, do not allow the pressure to appear tolerant, diplomatic, or acceptable to the world to make you dilute the truth of the Gospel. Syncretism attempts to blend what God has clearly distinguished, but the believer must stand firmly on the Word of God. Jesus is not merely a way to God; He is the only way to the Father.

Prayer Nugget: Father, establish my heart in the truth of Your Word. Deliver me from deception and every teaching that seeks to diminish the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Bible in One Year: Luke 16–18

Date: Tuesday, 27th October, 2026

Text: 1 Kings 11:1–11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Solomon, the wisest king who ever lived, started well by devoting his heart to God, as his father David had done, and he enjoyed unprecedented peace. But along the line, he began to compromise his devotion. He formed marital alliances with pagan nations, probably for political reasons, despite God’s clear warning that such relationships could turn his heart towards other gods.

The same hand Solomon used to build a temple for God was later used to build altars and high places for strange gods. What a contradiction! His father David would never have done this. In trying to accommodate his foreign wives and perhaps maintain political unity, Solomon compromised his loyalty to God and made room for the very idolatry God had forbidden.

God is a jealous God who will not share His glory with idols (Isaiah 42:8). Solomon’s problem was not merely that he married foreign women; it was that he allowed their gods to turn his heart away from the Lord. The man who once built God’s temple became a promoter of idolatry. When we prioritise pleasing people above obeying God, we risk losing what God has entrusted to us. Solomon’s disobedience brought God’s judgment, and the kingdom was eventually torn from his house.

Beloved, do not allow political interests, business relationships, marital connections, or the desire to please people to draw you away from God. You cannot compromise God’s truth in the name of diplomacy and expect to remain faithful to Him. Remember, whatever makes you accommodate what God condemns is a threat to your devotion. Let your loyalty to God remain undivided.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from every compromise that can turn my heart away from You. Give me the courage to obey You above the pressure to please people, and let nothing or no one take Your place in my life, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 13–15

Date: Monday, 26th October, 2026

Text: 2 Kings 17:33; 2 Corinthians 6:14–18

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When you try to mix kerosene with water, it is only a matter of time before the two separate. It is like trying to mix iron with clay; the two cannot become one. In the same way, purity and integrity demand that we do not blend our devotion to God with practices that contradict His Word.

It is also like marriage: a faithful spouse does not share marital devotion with another. In the same way, you cannot serve both God and mammon (Matthew 6:24). Syncretism is the blending of different, often contradictory, religious beliefs and practices into one system.

We see this in 2 Kings 17:33, where the people feared the Lord yet served their own gods. Sadly, this still happens today: some profess Christ but continue to serve village idols, compromise their faith for business partnerships, or accommodate other deities to avoid offending people. They are Christians on Sunday, Muslims on Friday, and worshippers of other gods when situation presents it.

But God’s Word is clear: “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?” (2 Corinthians 6:16). We cannot claim to belong wholly to Christ while sharing His place with idols. God calls us to come out from among them and be separate (2 Corinthians 6:17). Our devotion to God must be exclusive, undivided, and uncompromising.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from every form of syncretism and divided loyalty. Give me the courage to reject every practice that competes with Your place in my life, and help me to serve You in spirit and in truth, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 11–12

Date: Sunday, 25th October, 2026

Text: Proverbs 3:5–6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is relatively easy to choose between good and evil because the difference is often obvious. However, the real test of discernment comes when we must choose between two good things that appear equally attractive. It could be two promising jobs offering similar salaries or choosing a life partner from among equally attractive, godly, and spiritually committed believers. In such situations, making the right choice requires more than human reasoning.

This is where the grace of discernment becomes essential. God sees the hearts of men, knows our future, and understands us better than we understand ourselves. While we may be impressed by outward appearances and immediate benefits, God sees the hidden details and long-term consequences. That is why Proverbs 3:5–6 instructs us to trust in the Lord rather than lean on our own understanding, allowing Him to direct our paths.

Beloved, the fact that something is good does not mean it is good for you as an individual; and it doesn’t necessarily mean it is God’s best for you. Not every attractive opportunity is your divine opportunity, and not every open door is a door you should enter. Ask God for wisdom and discernment before making life-changing decisions.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me the grace to discern correctly in every decision I make. Help me to recognize Your perfect will and choose what is best according to Your purpose for my life, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 9–10

Date: Saturday, 24th October, 2026

Text: Isaiah 66:1–2, 5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many of us have become so familiar with certain important scriptures that we have lost the weight and significance of their meaning. We quote them so frequently that they no longer stir our hearts or move us to obedience. Yet God declares in Isaiah 66:2, “But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.”

Some of us even sing God’s Word in songs, but have reduced sacred truths to mere musical lyrics without a corresponding sense of urgency, reverence, or responsibility. We sing about holiness without pursuing holiness, forgiveness without forgiving others, and obedience without submitting to God’s instructions. When familiarity with the Word no longer produces obedience, we must examine the condition of our hearts.

To tremble at God’s Word is to hold it in reverence, take His instructions seriously, repent when corrected, and obey even when obedience is uncomfortable. Isaiah 66:5 speaks of those who tremble at God’s Word, reminding us that genuine reverence for God must go beyond hearing and speaking His Word. Beloved, when last did a scripture convict you, correct you, or cause you to change your ways?

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from taking Your Word for granted. Restore in me a contrite heart that trembles at Your Word, responds to Your correction, and obeys Your instructions wholeheartedly, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 7–8

Date: Friday, 23rd October, 2026

Text: Matthew 13:54–58

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Bible records that Jesus could not do many mighty works in His hometown because of the people’s unbelief (Mark 6:5–6). Although they marvelled at His wisdom and mighty works, they became offended because they knew Him as the carpenter’s son and were familiar with His family. Over-familiarity can breed contempt, while unbelief can hinder us from receiving what God desires to do in our lives.

Imagine that people were so familiar with Jesus’ earthly background that they failed to recognise His divine authority. They saw the humanity they knew but could not embrace the divine mission He carried. Familiarity must never make us despise God’s Word, His instructions, or the grace He has placed upon those He sends.

The widow of Zarephath, despite hosting Elijah and receiving his ministry during the famine, is not recorded as treating him with contempt. She obeyed God’s instruction through the prophet, and the flour and oil did not fail (1 Kings 17:14–16). Her story reminds us of the importance of receiving God’s instructions with faith and obedience rather than allowing familiarity to undermine our reverence.

Many people today struggle to receive spiritual blessings because they allow familiarity, offence, or contempt to cloud their judgment. While God’s anointed servants remain human and must never be worshipped, we must learn to distinguish their humanity from the divine assignment they carry. Never allow familiarity with God’s vessel to make you despise the treasure God has placed within that vessel.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from unbelief, offence, and destructive familiarity. Give me a discerning and humble heart to honour Your Word and help me never to despise the grace You have placed upon others, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 5–6

Date: Thursday, 22nd October, 2026

Text: 1 Kings 17:8–16; Galatians 6:9

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

God appointed the widow of Zarephath to sustain Prophet Elijah during the famine, and as she obeyed, the flour and oil did not fail (1 Kings 17:8–16). Her faithfulness to God’s instruction positioned her to experience His miraculous provision throughout the drought.

God’s covenant works through divine promises and our faithful response to His instructions. Many interrupt the process by abandoning their responsibilities, yet wonder why things are no longer working as before. Do not abandon the assignment through which God has called you to serve His purpose.

Many people start well but later become careless, distracted, or weary in fulfilling their divine responsibilities. Scripture declares, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2). God’s faithfulness should inspire us to remain committed to our own responsibilities.

Beloved, do not abandon your God-given assignment because of discouragement or difficulty. The Word says, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9). Keep doing your part faithfully, and trust God with the outcome.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, give me the grace to remain faithful to every assignment You have entrusted to me. Deliver me from weariness, selfishness, and carelessness, and help me to trust Your unfailing provision, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 3–4

Date: Wednesday, 21st October, 2026

Text: 1 Kings 17:8–16; Proverbs 11:24–25

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The widow of Zarephath was tested before she experienced her miracle. Even when she had only enough flour and oil for her last meal with her son, Elijah asked her to make a small cake for him first. This was a difficult test of faith for a vulnerable widow who believed that she and her son would eat and die. Yet, she obeyed the word of the Lord through His prophet, and her obedience became the gateway to supernatural provision. Sometimes, our faith is tested not when we have much to give, but when what we have appears insufficient for our own needs.

The Bible declares, “There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also” (Proverbs 11:24–25). God’s kingdom operates by principles that often contradict human reasoning. While the world teaches us to hold tightly to what we have, God’s Word teaches us the blessings of generosity, compassion, and giving. The person who refreshes others will also receive refreshing from the Lord.

Some people use poverty as their reason for refusing to give towards God’s kingdom and the advancement of His work. However, you do not have to be rich before you learn to give. Human wants are insatiable; therefore, if you find it difficult to give to God’s cause when you have little, you may find it even more difficult when you have much.

Sacrificing for God’s cause is not merely a function of how much you possess, but also of how liberal your soul is. However, our giving should be willing, sincere, and proportionate to what we have (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The widow’s experience teaches us to trust God even when our resources seem inadequate. Let your giving be an expression of love, gratitude, and faith, rather than a transaction motivated by the desire to get something from God. A generous heart gives according to its faith and capacity, trusting God as its ultimate source.

Action Nugget: Examine your attitude towards giving today. Identify one practical way to support God’s work or meet the need of someone around you, according to your ability.  

Bible in One Year: Luke 1–2