Month: March 2024

Date: Sunday, 17^th March, 2024

Text: James 5:17-18

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Apart from Enoch, the other person that didn’t taste death was Elijah. His name literally means ‘The Lord is my God”.

Elijah was a man of strong faith who obeyed God without questioning. He was a king installer and dethroner. He was a great mentor, at whose departure, the mentee, Elisha referred to him as, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.” 2 Kings 2:12. He enjoyed the grace of spiritual teleportation- 1 Kings 18:10-12.

God wrought special miracles through the life of Elijah; he multiplied the oil, brought a dead child to life, brought down fire on a hundred enemy soldiers and divided River Jordan.

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. James 5:17-18

He was a mighty prophet during a time majority of Israelites had backslidden and forsaken their God to worship Baal. King Ahab had also formed an alliance with idolatrous Sidon by marrying their princess, Jezebel. Elijah was sent to show Israel the evil of their ways and turn them back to the Lord.

Elijah was sold out to the love and service of Jehovah his God. He had his down times but God sent his angel to strengthen him. When his Special Divine Moment came, he was with his mentee, Elisha in active service of the Lord; there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven- 2 Kings 2:11.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, help me to remain faithful till the very end in Jesus name.

Date: Saturday, 16^th March, 2024

Text: Genesis 5:21-24

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The word of God recorded two souls who never tasted death. At a point in their lives they experienced very Special Divine Moments which marked their glorious exits from this sinful world.

One of them is Enoch. He fathered the oldest man who ever lived. He walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away- Genesis 5:24.

Concerning him, the word of God says, “By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: He could not be found, because God had taken him away; for before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” Hebrews 11:5

Enoch was a spokesman for God, a prophet who foretold the second coming of the Lord saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.” Jude 14-15

He agreed with the principles of God, loving what God loves and hating what he hates. He obeyed God, one day at a time; until his Special Divine Moment came. He was caught up into Heaven to reign forever with the Lord.

Prayer Nugget: Father, like Enoch, please help me to walk with you faithfully on Earth and reign with you eternally in Jesus name.

Date: Friday, 15^th March, 2024

Text: Acts 10:1-4

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There is an encounter you will have that will mark a turning point in your life. Just one touch from the Lord can be a defining moment that would transform your life forever. I pray that you will experience the hand of God this season in Jesus name. But there is always a price to pay. There are certain things that provoke heavenly visitation.

In today’s text, we come across the story of a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

Even though Cornelius did not yet know the way of God adequately, the little he knew about the Lord, he made maximum use of it. He was a consistent giver of alms to the poor. Apart from that he was a man given to fasting and prayers- Acts 10:30-31.

Note however, that his Special Divine Moment did not come the first day he started giving alms, praying or fasting. He made charitable giving, fasting and prayers a lifestyle. Consistency is the key word.

The word of God says, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”- Galatians 6:9-10.

At the end of the day, God sent a helper of destiny, Peter to Cornelius to explain the way of God to him more adequately. And himself,  family and neighbours received the power of God because he paid the price of consistency. His sacrifices eventually paid off.

The Lord said, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:11-12

Prophetic Nugget: Receive grace to pay the price that will provoke your Special Divine Moment in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 14^th March, 2024

Text: Acts 2:1-4

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The disciples used to be timid men. They could not even rebuke the wind when the storm came and lacked the faith to cast out devils. Peter, their leader was so fearful that he denied the Lord three times. Thomas was full of doubt. James and John, also known as the sons of thunder, were overzealous- Mark 3;17.

The Lord knew all their weaknesses and limitations and so on one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” “…You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Acts 1:4-5,8

Take note that the Lord didn’t give any specific date or time when they would receive the power. However, in order not to miss their spiritual moments, they all gathered together in an upper room and they all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication.

Wherever God sees unity and love there he pours his blessing. The word of God says, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.” Psalm 133:1-3

When their special moment eventually came, they were all still together with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance- Acts 2:1-4.

After this encounter, the lives of the disciples never remained the same. The once timid Peter and other Apostles became bold and they fearlessly preached the world with thousands of souls coming to the Lord. Peter’s shadow healed the sick- Acts 2:41; 5:15.

Prayer Nugget: Father, have mercy on me; may I not miss my Special Divine Moments in Jesus name.

Date: Wednesday, 13^th March, 2024

Text: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

A moment is a very brief period of time; a short time, an instant, within a blink of an eye or split second. Within this very little time, a lot of destinies can be made or marred; events with life-long or even eternal consequences do take place. This calls for carefulness on the part of the believers. is why we must not have any unguarded moments

Special Divine Moments are times of divine encounter when God, according to his timetable and calendar visit man to fulfill His agenda.

According to today’s text, when it was time for Elijah to depart from this Earth, he said to his servant, Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.” 2 Kings 2:9b-10.

Elisha was almost distracted but he was very determined. He made sure he shunned everything that wanted to rob him of his focus. He was sensitive enough to see his master, the very split second he was caught up by a whirlwind into the clouds in a chariot of fire and horses of fire. He caught the mantle and got the double portion of Elijah’s anointing- 2 Kings 2:11-13.

Unfortunately, these kinds of moments meet many people unprepared and due to lack of spiritual sensitivity, they miss out of God’s plan and blessings.

Prophetic Nugget: May you not miss your Special Divine Moments in Jesus name.

Date: Tuesday, 12^th March, 2024

Text: Psalm 119:130

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways- Proverbs 14:15. The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Proverbs 14:18. A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it-Proverbs 22:3; 27:12.

A man may be academically, financially and politically prudent but spiritually simple. Simplicity in this case has nothing to do with Intelligent Quotient (IQ). God’s ways are not man’s ways. His foolishness is wiser than men. Anyone who rejects God’s word and ways is spiritually simple, no matter how smart he is in other areas.

There is help for the spiritually simple. The Proverbs of Solomon was inspired by God “to give wisdom (or prudence) to the simple-” Proverbs 1:4

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple- Psalm 119:130. The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple- Psalm 19:7

The whole Earth is constantly in search of wisdom. But in her search for wisdom she missed out on God; however, to those whom God has called, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength- 1 Corinthians 1:24-25

The Apostles were largely unschooled ordinary fishermen with no formal education-(Acts 4:13); so academically, they may not be book-smart but with Christ in them they are spiritually prudent and wise.

Add spiritual prudence to your academic knowledge.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for spiritual prudence, so that I will not be misled in Jesus name.

Date: Monday, 11^th March, 2024

Text: Proverbs 7: 6-23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Literally, a simple thing is something easy to understand or do; or something not difficult. However, biblically speaking, a simple person is inexperienced, naïve or gullible. A simple person is someone who is easily misled.

To better understand the word simple, let’s consider the opposite. We can say the opposite of simple is prudent. A prudent person is careful. He shows good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties. He is cautious, has or shows good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

A prudent person has foresight; he is able to sense danger ahead and avoid it.

According to today’s text, the writer of Proverbs narrated his experience regarding a simple young man. He said, “I was looking out the window of my house one day and saw a simpleminded lad, a young man lacking common sense, walking at twilight down the street to the house of this wayward girl, a prostitute. She approached him, saucy and dressed seductively. She was the brash, coarse type, seen often in the streets and markets, soliciting at every corner for men to be her lovers.

She put her arms around him and kissed him, and with a saucy look she said, “I was just coming to look for you and here you are! Come home with me, and I’ll fix you a wonderful dinner, and after that—well, my bed is spread with lovely, colored sheets of finest linen imported from Egypt, perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Come on, let’s take our fill of love until morning, for my husband is away on a long trip. He has taken a wallet full of money with him and won’t return for several days.”

With her many persuasions she caused him to yield; with her flattering lips she seduced him.
Suddenly he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, not knowing the outcome,
Or as one in stocks going to the correction [to be given] to a fool, until an arrow pierced his liver; like a bird fluttering straight into the net, he did not know that it would cost him his life.” Proverbs 7: 6-23

The undiscerning and simple young man lost his life on the altar of fornication because he thought sexual intercourse is just a mere means of catching fun.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I refuse to be simple. I ask for the grace of prudence in Jesus name.

Date: Sunday, 10^th March, 2024

Text: Matthew 24:45-51

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Faithfulness requires discipline. It involves doing the right thing at the right time whether you feel like doing it or not. As an employee, if you only go to work when you feel like it, you are likely to do that only once a while. The best of employees fulfils his obligations whether the weather is fair or rough.

A faithful soul is a person of integrity whose word is his bond, who always do what he promises, no matter how much it hurts or how much it may cost.

The word of God says, “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” 1 Corinthians 4:2. Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit- Galatians 5:22.

Intoday’s text the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.  Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 24:45-51

In the very next chapter of Matthew 25:14-19ff, the Lord told the story of a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.  To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The first two were commended as being good and faithful; while the one with least assignment was pronounced as being lazy and wicked and was condemned to jail.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me the grace to always be found faithful in Jesus name.

Date: Saturday, 9^th March, 2024

Text: Malachi 3:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The third essential apart from Justice and Mercy is Faithfulness. Faithfulness means steadfast or consistent loyalty that is not easily moved.

Unfaithfulness is the reason for many failed marriages today. Infidelity has destroyed many once stable homes. Many employees can’t keep their jobs; several business-oriented individuals cannot maintain long-lasting relationships for reasons of unfaithfulness.

God cannot lie. His promises are Yes and Amen- 2 Corinthians 1:20. What He says, He will do. None of His promises ever fails. He is a faithful God and that is why He is called the Covenant-keeping God. He watches over his word to see it come to pass. Our God is a reliable and dependable God. “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” Malachi 3:6

God expects one-hundred percent loyalty from his own. To be faithful to God is to trust in Him and love Him through all circumstances. It means obeying His commandments even when we’d rather choose a different path.

The world and its styles changes like shifting shadows. But a faithful soul remains unmovable and steadfastly committed to God, His ways and principles.

Prophetic Nugget: Receive grace to be steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in Jesus name.

Date: Friday, 8^th March, 2024

Text: Psalm 103:8-11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Apart from Justice another essential Christ mentioned is Mercy. It can be defined as compassion that forbears punishment even when justice demands it.

When God was eulogizing himself in the front of Moses, he described himself as “The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.” Exodus 34:6-7

In today’s text the Psalmist describes God’s nature this way, “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger forever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.” Psalm 103:8-11

Mercy triumphs over judgement. For example, the thief on the Cross deserves to end up in Hell but because he repented and asked for mercy, he was forgiven and even though he suffered physical pain, shame and punishment, he was set free from eternal punishment. Christ tempered justice with mercy- Luke 23:39-43.

In some occasions, however, mercy can be denied and previous forgiveness withdrawn; if the recipient of mercy fails to extend mercy to others- Matthew 18:21-35. The word of God says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”  Matthew 5:7. Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful- James 2:13.

May you be a recipient of God’s abundant mercy this day in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I will not take your mercy for granted. Please, grant me grace to always extend your mercy to others in Jesus name.