God’s Oracle Devotionals

Date: Tuesday, 6th October, 2026

Text: Matthew 24:3–14, 36–44

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

We are living in the last days—the final dispensation before the return of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Scripture gives us clear signs concerning the end of the age, and Jesus Himself warned that His coming would be preceded by events that would remind us to remain watchful. The purpose of these signs is not to make us speculate about dates, but to awaken us to the reality that Christ is coming again.

Jesus said in Matthew 24 that there would be wars and rumours of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, deception, persecution and increasing lawlessness. He also warned that many would be offended, and the love of many would wax cold. The fulfillment of many of these signs point to the fact that His return is certain, and we must be ready. No one knows the day or hour of His coming (Matthew 24:36).

The most important question, therefore, is “How prepared are you?” Are you living in obedience to Christ? Is your faith alive? Is your lamp burning? Have you settled your relationship with God? The wise response to the reality of Christ’s return is not fear but preparation. Do not wait until the trumpet sounds before you begin to prepare. Repent from every sin, live ready, stay watchful, keep your faith, and make sure your life is right with God.

Prayer Nugget: Father, help me to live every day with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is coming again. Keep me spiritually awake, faithful and prepared in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 12–13

Date: Monday, 5th October, 2026

Text: Isaiah 40:29-31

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Does it really pay to seek God diligently? Absolutely! Time spent in God’s presence is never wasted; it is a spiritual investment that will produce abundant fruit in our lives. Moses spent quality time in God’s presence, and when he came down from the mountain, his face shone with the glory of God. The more time we spend with God, the more His presence becomes evident in our lives.

Moses also experienced remarkable strength in his old age. At 120 years, his eyes were not dim, nor was his natural strength abated (Deuteronomy 34:7). He heard God clearly, received divine instructions and was guided throughout his assignment. One clear direction from God can save a person from years of fruitless effort. Ecclesiastes 10:10 says, “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.”

When an axe is blunt, the woodcutter must expend much more strength to bring down a tree. A wise woodcutter, however, takes time to sharpen his axe before cutting. In the same way, many people struggle unnecessarily because they have not spent enough time in God’s presence to receive wisdom, direction and strength.

Time in God’s presence is not lost time; it is preparation for greater effectiveness. Those who wait upon the Lord renew their strength, mount up with wings as eagles, run without becoming weary and walk without fainting. If you tarry in His presence, He will give you the direction, instruction and strength you need to scale great heights.

Prayer Nugget: Father, as I wait upon You, renew my strength, sharpen my spiritual understanding, order my steps and give me clear direction in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 10–11

Date: Sunday, 4th October, 2026

Text: Hebrews 11:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” — Hebrews 11:6

To seek God diligently is to seek Him thoroughly—to pursue Him completely, carefully, and with great attention, leaving nothing out. Diligent seeking requires intentionality; it is not something we do casually or only when we need something from God. Jeremiah 29:13 says, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” God desires a heart that genuinely longs for Him.

One of the ways we seek God diligently is by spending quality time in His presence, paying attention to His promptings and shunning every distraction around us. In today’s busy world, there are countless distractions that can easily compete for our attention—social media, our phones, family responsibilities, work and the many demands of daily life. If we are not intentional, these things can gradually take the place that belongs to God.

Many times, we hurry into His presence and hurry out again, and then wonder why we are not enjoying His leading, guidance and direction. When we approach God carelessly or allow ourselves to be distracted while seeking Him, we may miss the joy of His presence and the pleasures that are at His right hand. Give God your attention, give Him your time, and seek Him with all your heart; those who diligently seek Him will find Him.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me the grace to seek You diligently and with all my heart. Help me to overcome every distraction and to value my time in Your presence in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 7-9

Date: Saturday, 3rd October, 2026

Text: John 14:26; John 16:13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Holy Spirit is not merely the power we receive from God; He is our divine Teacher and Guide. Jesus said, “The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost… shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance” (John 14:26). He brings divine understanding to the things we could never fully comprehend by human wisdom.

One of the greatest ministries of the Holy Spirit is revelation. He opens our spiritual eyes to understand God’s Word, recognise God’s will and discern what is hidden from natural understanding. What experience may take years to reveal, the Holy Spirit can make clear in a moment through divine illumination.

The Holy Spirit also guides us into truth and warns us against error. He can restrain you from a decision that appears right, give you peace concerning a step that requires faith, or convict you when you are moving away from God’s will. A believer who learns to listen to the Holy Spirit will not have to learn every lesson through painful experience.

Therefore, do not merely ask God to bless your plans; ask the Holy Spirit to direct them. Do not depend solely on what you have seen, heard or experienced; depend on the One who knows the beginning from the end. When the Holy Spirit teaches you, He is preparing you for what you have never experienced before.

Prayer Nugget: Holy Spirit, be my Teacher and Guide. Open my understanding, sharpen my discernment and lead me into all truth. Help me to recognise Your voice and obey Your direction, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 5-6

Date: Friday, 2nd October, 2026

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:11–12

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Experience is undoubtedly an important teacher. Sitting in a driving class and learning the basic rules of driving, traffic signs and road safety does not automatically make someone a good driver until the person actually gets behind the wheel and experiences driving. This is why experience is highly valued, especially when companies are looking to fill key positions.

However, not every experience is worth having personally. Some experiences can be painful, destructive and even fatal. Learning everything through personal experience may therefore be unwise because some lessons may come at a price that we cannot afford to pay. Wisdom teaches us that we do not have to make every mistake ourselves before we learn from it.

This is why the Word of God points us to the experiences of those who have gone before us. 1 Corinthians 10:11 says, “Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” God recorded the victories and failures of people in Scripture so that we can learn from them without having to repeat their mistakes.

You do not have to experience every disaster to learn that it is dangerous. Wisdom is learning from the experience of others before their mistakes become your own experience.

Action Nugget: Ask God for the humility and wisdom to learn from the experiences of others. Study the Word, listen to godly counsel, and pay attention to the warnings God has already given you. Do not insist on learning every lesson the hard way.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 1–4

Date: Thursday, 1st October, 2026

Text: John 8:36

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

October is a month of freedom. As Nigeria celebrates another Independence Day, we are reminded that freedom is more than being released from external control; it is also the liberty to live according to God’s will. A nation may gain political independence, yet individuals can remain bound by sin, destructive habits, fear, anger, bitterness, lust, greed and other works of the flesh.

Jesus declared, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” True freedom begins with Christ. The greatest liberty is not simply the absence of restrictions, but the power to say no to sin and yes to righteousness. When Christ sets a person free, the chains of the old life lose their authority, and the believer receives grace to walk in newness of life.

As we celebrate Nigeria’s independence, let us also pray for the freedom of our nation from corruption, injustice, insecurity, poverty, violence and every force that hinders national progress. May Nigeria experience the freedom that produces peace, justice, responsible leadership and prosperity for her people.

This October, may Christ break every chain around your life, and may Nigeria move forward in righteousness, peace and true freedom.

Prayer Nuggets:

1. Father, thank You for the gift of a new month and for the freedom we have through Jesus Christ. Let October bring fresh grace, victory and divine direction into my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit, deliver me from every bondage of sin and give me grace to walk in righteousness, in Jesus’ name.
3. Every habit, desire and work of the flesh that is contrary to God’s will in my life, lose your hold over me, in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, set me free from anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, greed, pride and every attitude that hinders my spiritual growth, in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord Jesus, let every hidden chain that has kept me from fulfilling Your purpose for my life be broken, and establish me in genuine freedom, in Jesus’ name.
6. Father, let your glory in my life in this last quarter of the year surpass those of the previous three quarters put together in Jesus name.
7. Father, in this new month, let Nigeria arise into a season of peace, righteousness, stability and sustainable progress, and let Your purpose for our nation be fulfilled, in Jesus’ name.
8. Your own prayer requests.Bible in One Year: Malachi 1–4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Date: Wednesday, 30th September, 2026

Text: Matthew 10:42

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Nothing done for God is a waste. Even what appears small and insignificant in the eyes of men is noticed by God. Jesus said that whoever gives even a cup of cold water in His name will certainly not lose his reward (Matthew 10:42). God does not measure our service merely by its size but by the heart and motive behind it.

There may be seasons when you labour faithfully yet receive little or no recognition or appreciation. You may serve in your own little corner and wonder whether anyone notices your sacrifice. Remember that there is a God in Heaven who sees what men cannot see. Jesus assured His disciples that those who sacrifice for His sake will not lose their reward, but will receive abundantly and inherit eternal life (Matthew 19:27–29).

Therefore, “be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord”, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). Keep your hands firmly on the plough and do not look back. Even when men forget, God remembers; even when men fail to appreciate you, your faithful service is recorded before Him. He is a Rewarder.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me grace to remain steadfast and faithful in serving You, even when I am not appreciated or recognised by men. Help me to remember that You see every sacrifice and that my labour in You is never in vain, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 11–14

Date: Tuesday, 29th September, 2026

Text: Proverbs 22:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When you grow, you retain your height permanently, but when you jump, gravity eventually brings you back to your natural level. That is how life works. Whatever is built through genuine growth is sustainable, while what is gained without preparation is often difficult to maintain. God is interested not only in giving us blessings but in developing the character and capacity to preserve them.

Many fortunes disappear because they are inherited without the wisdom required to sustain them. Stories abound of wealthy families whose children squandered in a few years what took decades to build. Likewise, many thriving businesses collapse after the founder’s death because the next generation inherited the assets but not the discipline, skills, and values that produced them.

This is why the Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6). Our greatest inheritance is not merely money or property but godly character, wisdom, diligence, and the ability to build. Teach your children how to fish, not merely hand them fish to eat. A trained life can rebuild what is lost, but an untrained life may lose what was freely given.

Action Nugget: Invest today in growing your character, skills, and spiritual life. If you are a parent or mentor, deliberately teach the next generation the values and disciplines that sustain lasting success.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 6–10

Date: Monday, 28th September, 2026

Text: Proverbs 13:11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many young people today desire to become rich overnight, and that desire often pushes them toward scams, fraudulent schemes, and other shady dealings. Others place their hopes in betting, believing that one jackpot will change their lives forever. Yet Scripture gives a wiser path: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase” (Proverbs 13:11).

The promise of instant wealth often hides a dangerous trap. Many who suddenly acquire what they have not grown to manage eventually lose it through wasteful living, poor decisions, or the same shortcuts that brought it. Money without character, discipline, and wisdom is difficult to sustain. God is more interested in building the person before increasing the possessions.

Choose the path of honest labour, diligent stewardship, and steady growth. What God builds gradually is more enduring than what shortcuts produce suddenly. Do not envy quick success; pursue godly character, faithful work, and wisdom, for lasting prosperity grows from a life established on God’s principles.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the desire for dishonest or shortcut wealth. Give me the grace to work diligently, grow in wisdom and character, and prosper through Your righteous principles, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 1–5

Date: Sunday, 27th September, 2026

Text: Luke 2:52; Matthew 7:24–27

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

If you suddenly want to become taller and decide to stand on a stool, you may appear as tall as someone who naturally has that height. But the moment both of you are asked to run, you must first come down before you can make progress. What was borrowed cannot sustain movement; only genuine growth can.

This is how many people approach life. They want success, influence, wealth, or spiritual maturity overnight, so they look for shortcuts instead of embracing the process. But true growth cannot be short-circuited. Jesus Himself “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52), showing that even divine purpose unfolds through faithful growth.

What grows gradually lasts longer than what is artificially elevated. A house built on sand may rise quickly, but it cannot withstand the storm (Matthew 7:24–27). Respect God’s process, remain faithful in today’s assignment, and allow Him to build your life step by step. Those who merely jump may rise suddenly, but those who grow will stand firmly and endure.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the temptation of shortcuts. Give me the grace to grow steadily in wisdom, character, favour, and purpose until I become everything You have ordained for me, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Haggai 1–2