Month: September 2023

Date: Saturday, 30^th September, 2023

Text: Luke 17: 11-19

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The word ‘whole’ means total, complete, full or entire. It is one thing to be healed; it is another thing to be made whole. In today’s text, ten lepers were cleansed but only one of them came to give thanks to Jesus; and he was a foreigner, a Samaritan. The Lord said unto him, “Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.” Luke 17:19. This Samaritan got something deeper than just healing- he was made whole.

Man is made up of spirit, soul and body.

Therefore, to be made whole, the healing goes beyond just bodily healing. It also involves the healing of the soul and spirit. The body functions by its five senses, namely, sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste. When the body prospers it means it is in its best state of health; this is God’s perfect will- 3 John 2.

The soul is the centre of our mind, will, thoughts and emotions. A prosperous soul is a mind that has been transformed by the word of God (Romans 12:1-2); one from which edifying thoughts proceed- a good tree brings forth food fruit (Matthew 7:17); one that that is rich in love, hope and faith in God and is controlled or regulated by the Spirit of Christ.

Our spirit is like a lamp to the Lord. With it God is able to see into the deepest parts of our being; searching and examining all the inner recesses thereof (Proverbs 20:27). We cannot hide from Him. A prosperous spirit is one that is led or guided by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14).

To be made whole therefore, is to experience healing and prosperity in the spirit, soul and body. May this be your portion in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please prosper me spirit, soul and body in Jesus name.

Date: Friday, 29^th September, 2023

Text: Matthew 10:37-39

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The perfect will of God is summarized in two sentences, namely, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31

Though the above statements look simple and straight forward, many of us struggle with them and are found wanting. This is because many things compete for the place of love in our hearts.

The Lord said,“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.  Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:37-39

To take up our cross is to daily bear the burdens of God’s work on Earth. It is to be committed to soul winning and to the expansion of God’s kingdom on the planet Earth.

As we make the above our daily focus, we would find ourselves at the very centre of God’s perfect will.

The Lord said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, let the fire of your love be stirred up in my heart in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 28^th September, 2023

Text:  Matthew 6:9-10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

As part of the Lord’s Prayer model, we are instructed to pray saying, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9. Our God is the only wise one; His foolishness is wiser than men. There is a way that seems right unto a man but the end is destruction. Let all men be liars and God be true. Many are the counsels in the heart of a man but the counsel of the Lord shall stand.

The will of God is the best course for any man that discovers and submits to it. The Lord’s will is His purpose, counsel and desire for each individual. The angels and all the heavenly hosts carry out His will and fulfill His purpose in Heaven- Psalm 103:19-20. .In the same way, God expects us to pray for and actually do His will also on Earth.

His desire is clearly spelt out in His word. For example, the scriptures say, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:18. Also, Paul wrote, “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification that ye should abstain from fornication.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3

The counsel of God is that we seek His kingdom and all His righteousness as a priority over and above every human ambition and earthly pursuits. Matthew 6:33.

Prophetic Nugget: Receive the grace to daily do God’s will in Jesus name.

Date: Wednesday, 27^th September, 2023

Text: Psalm 40:1-3

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There was a rainy Sunday I was returning from the visit of one of our church members and as I was driving back, I found my vehicle in the middle of a muddy area. I tried to accelerate out of it but when I did the tyres were just rolling on one spot and sinking deeper, splashing mud on the car. Even getting down from the car was an ugly option because the surrounding was a pool of muddy water. I was stuck!

I had to immediately place a call on my brethren around for help. It was not easy at all getting out of the miry clay. But after several efforts and trials we were able to get the vehicle out of it.

So I can relate to some extent with David when he said, “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.” Psalm 40:1-2

The pit of miry clay represents a difficult and ugly situation in which one is helpless; at which time, every personal effort to get out sinks you deeper into the problem. At such a time we need to wait patiently in faith and prayer; firmly believing that help will come from above.

It is not a time to be afraid or confess negativity but a time to depend on the Most High whose right hand of deliverance is mighty to save. He has promised never to leave us or forsake us in the times of difficulty. Psalm 50:14-15, says, “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”

He will put a new song in your mouth as you call upon him in faith. If you have not surrendered your heart to Jesus Christ, why not do so now? This will guarantee that anytime you call on Him. He will be committed to answer by fire.

Prayer Nugget: Father, because you are the Most High, please, stretch forth your mighty hand of deliverance and bring me out of every pit of miry clay in Jesus name.

Date: Tuesday, 26^th September, 2023

Text:  Psalm 126:5-6                                                                                                                                                      

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Our God is a God of sacrifice. He sacrificed His only begotten son to achieve the global salvation plan.

One major way you can provoke open doors is through sacrificial giving. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him- Psalm 126:5-6

The first seed you must sow sacrificially is the seed of your life. Surrender your life to the Lord today. Jesus Christ said, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Matthew 16:25

Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit (through obedience to God’s word), from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up- Galatians 6:7-9.

Harvest is certain because the word of God says, “While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22.

Sacrifice the seeds of your time, energy and gifts for God’s use; so also the seeds of your financial  substance through bountiful offerings, vows, tithes, first fruits, alms etc 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the heart of a sacrificial giver in Jesus name.

Date: Monday, 25^th September, 2023

Text: Genesis 17:1

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to him, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God (El Shaddai); walk before me, and be thou perfect. Genesis 17:1

Being Almighty suggests that His power is absolute. He reigns supreme over every sin, sickness, death, demon, situation and circumstance. God proved Himself to be the El Shaddai over the barrenness of Sarah. He suspended her menopause at the age of ninety and she became a mother at that age- Genesis 21:1-2.

Jesus Christ was El Shaddai in human form while He walked the face of the Earth. In Him all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form- Colossians 2:9. He spoke to His disciples saying, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” Mathew 28:18. He demonstrated His absolute power over the winds; over the water when he walked on it and generally over nature. His power over death was demonstrated at the tomb of Lazarus- John 11:1-44. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed of the devil- Acts 10:38.

Are you addicted to sinful habits? He is mighty to save. Engage His saving grace today!

Prayer Nugget: Father, confirm your Almightiness in my life today in Jesus name.

Date: Sunday, 24^th September, 2023

Text: Exodus 20:7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

How do you feel if someone calls your phone line and when you pick he tells you he is just joking? Or you are at home with your child and he calls, ‘daddy’ or ‘mummy’ and then you answered, ‘my son’ or ‘my daughter, what can  do for you?’ and he/she replies, ‘I am just joking’. How would you feel?

Philippians 2:9-11 says, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Many people call God’s name in vain. Most people have even turned the name of Jesus to an exclamation mark. Whenever they see something that surprise them, they would shout, “Jesus!”, for every flimsy reason. Some even falsely swear in His name or even bear false witness in His name.

You should only call on His name if you are worshipping Him, in prayer, when preaching about Him or when you are in trouble. Psalm 50:15

Exodus20:7 says, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”

If you want Heaven to respect your voice, do not call God’s name in vain. Repent and honour the name of the Lord.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I repent in any area I have used your name in vain.

Date: Saturday, 23^rd September, 2023

Text: Psalm 83:18

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Sun has been since the beginning and it has not been replaced the way men replace electric bulbs. It was the same Sun that powered the Earth during the time of Adam that still shines till today, It has been in existence from ages past but still as potent as it was from the very beginning. Its age has not and can never reduce its power.

Some people refer to the Bible as an old and obsolete book which is no longer relevant today. This is a deceit from the devil. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and for ever- Hebrews 13:8. His word can never become obsolete or outdated. It is forever settled in Heaven. In Malachi 3:6a, He says, “For I am the Lord, I change not”.

Jehovah (Yahweh) is another name of God in the Holy Scriptures. Psalm 83:18, says, “That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.” He is the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity. He was, and is and is to come. Revelation 1:4.

He introduced Himself to Moses as, the “I Am That I Am” – Exodus 3:14. He is the All Sufficient One and unchangeable, ever constant God who changes all things in His favour .

What He has done before, He can do it again. He is no respecter of persons; He shows no partiality or favouritism. What He has done for others He is able to do for you. Call upon Him passionately today and He will prove Himself in your life.

Action Nugget: Keep your faith alive and call upon Him expectantly.

Date: Friday, 22^nd September, 2023

Text: Daniel 4:34-35

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Another way God is mentioned in the Bible is Adonai.  In most English translations of the Bible it is translated as “Lord” with lower case letters, as different from the name Jehovah (Yahweh) written as “LORD” with all capital letters. It is a way of acknowledging God as the Ruler and Sovereign Master over our lives.

He is the unquestionable God. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” -Daniel 4:34-35

Without Him we can do nothing. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain- Psalm 127:1. 

In John 15:5, Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

To accept the lordship of Jesus Christ is to come under His management and daily submit to His will. It is to yield to the control and promptings of the Holy Spirit in our day–to-day activities. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, are the sons of God.-Romans 8:14.  

The Spirit of God and His word agree. You cannot claim to be led by the Spirit of God and be living in disobedience to His word. Therefore, to be led by the Spirit of God is to daily live in obedience to God’s word. Submit yourself, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

Prayer Nugget: Adonai, I surrender to your will for the rest of my life in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 21^st September, 2023

Text: Matthew 6:9-15

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The name of God carries His worth, honour, power, blessings and glory. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Christ, and given him a name which is above every name:That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. Philippians 2:9-11. The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10.

According to today’s text, the first line of the prayer model taught by our Lord Jesus Christ says, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9.

To hallow God’s name is to treat His name as a holy; we can achieve this by trusting what God says- Numbers 20:12. It is to believe what He says and lean on His promises. He who does not believe God has made him a liar – 1 John 5:10.

When we pray, “Hallowed be thy name,” we mean, “Father, let your name be feared.” Isaiah 8:12-13. We hallow the name of God when we keep his commandments. We profane the name of God when we break his commandments.

Again, to hallow God’s name is to glorify His name- Leviticus 10:3. When you do something and people say, “And you call yourself a Christian,” the name of Christ is not glorified. Therefore, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven-Matthew 5:16.

One of the ways in which we hallow God’s name is to recognize Jesus as Lord and live our lives to honour God. We surrender our hearts to Him, put our hope in Him, love and obey Him; and tell the world about Him.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, let your name be praised and glorified in my life in Jesus name.