Month: April 2024

Date: Tuesday, 30^th April, 2024

Text: Acts 10:38

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

In the midst of all the evil and wickedness in the world, it is comforting to know that we have a good God who is particularly interested in our welfare. The word of God says his thoughts towards us are for good and not for evil to bring us to an expected end; to give us hope and a future- Jeremiah 29:11.

Jesus Christ is God’s goodness personified. With the anointing of the Holy Ghost and power upon him, he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil- Acts 10:38.

He knows our weaknesses, challenges and burdens that is why he gave a general call saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Mathew 11:28-30

In John 7: 37 he invited everyone who is to come to him and drink. The water here is the Holy Spirit. Anyone whose life is devoid of the Spirit of God will suffer many frustrations and defeat in the hands of the devil.

Why must you suffer in silence when your helper is waiting with his arms stretched out? Everyone who sought one help or the other from him got it, even those who don’t deserve it.

Ask Jesus to demonstrate his goodness in your life today!

Prayer Nugget: Lord Jesus, because you are good, please, demonstrate your goodness in my life today!

Date: Sunday, 28^th April, 2024

Text: Luke 1:26-38

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

All good things are possible but not with everybody. Why? This is because not all people believe that. What you believe has a direct relationship with what you will experience. With Man, so many things are impossible because Man has so many limitations. He lives in the natural terrain, is mortal and has little control on the present and even the future.

However, Man can step his game and live in the supernatural. When you make the unlimited God your Ally, the equation changes and all things become possible.

In Luke 1:37-38, Mary was told something that sounded very ridiculous by the Archangel Gabriel in a vision. She was to conceive without a man’s seed. How incredible! She did not doubt but said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” and that settled it.

There is a song that says, “God said it, I believe it and that settled it.” If you can just take the promise of God and believe it, you are good to go.

There is prosperity locked up in your faith. The word of God says, “Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.” 2 Chronicles 20:20

Mary did not just believe but confess her belief. Some people claim to believe God but their confessions and actions negate their claims.

Don’t settle for defeat and failure; stop limiting yourself. Stand on the promise of God; stop doubting, only believe!

Action Nugget: Believe His promise today and unlock the prosperity in His word.

Date: Friday, 26^th April, 2024

Text: 2 Kings 19-14-19

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When someone issues a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage on you; do not be afraid. Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered and none of them can fall to the ground without the permission of your heavenly father. Just do what King Hezekiah did and the case would be sorted.

When the mighty Assyrian emperor, Sennacherib, wrote a threat letter to King Hezekiah, king of Judah, he took the letter to the Temple of the Lord placed the letter there in the presence of the Lord, ^and prayed, “O Lord, the God of Israel, seated on your throne above the winged creatures, you alone are God, ruling all the kingdoms of the world. You created the earth and the sky.  Now, Lord, look at what is happening to us. Listen to all the things that Sennacherib is saying to insult you, the living God.  We all know, Lord, that the emperors of Assyria have destroyed many nations, made their lands desolate,  and burned up their gods—which were no gods at all, only images of wood and stone made by human hands. Now, Lord our God, rescue us from the Assyrians, so that all the nations of the world will know that only you, O Lord, are God.” 2 Kings 19-14-19

Before this time he had also sent messengers to Isaiah the prophet to intercede on behalf of the land. In response, the Lord promised to defend his people and that night an angel of the Lord went to the Assyrian camp and killed 185,000 soldiers. At dawn the next day there they lay, all dead! – 2 Kings 19:35

Sennacherib, the Assyrian Emperor himself was struck down by two of his own sons. The Lord fought for his own people.

Are you under threat, fret not, just report the threat to the Lord of Hosts; he will fight for you and you will hold your peace in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Lord of Hosts! Please, fight for me while I hold my peace in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 25^th April, 2024

Text: Psalm 105:13-15

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is a dangerous thing to hate a child of God. How do I know? The word of God confirms it, “And the Lord will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.” Deuteronomy 7:15. Some folks are battling with incurable diseases today because they hate God’s children.

Why is this so? It is not difficult to understand. Just as you will take it personal when anyone claims to love you but hate your child. The Bible says when you surrender your life to Christ, you become dead to sin and the flesh and your life becomes hidden with Christ in God- Colossians 3:3.

God takes it personal when anyone hates or attacks any of His children. That is why the holy scriptures say, “When they (his own children) went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” Psalm 105:13-15

Have you surrendered your life to the lordship of the Lord Jesus Christ? If yes, don’t be afraid of any threat! The Almighty says, anyone who touches you touches the apple of his eyes. Zechariah 2:8b. He is a Consuming fire and there is a fire that goes ahead of Him that consumes his enemies roundabout. (Hebrews 12:29; Psalm 97:3)

If you are not yet born again, what are you waiting for? Repent today, confess, forsake your sins and surrender fully to the Lord Jesus; He is the Lord of Hosts and he will fight your battle for you, taking total care of any threat against your life.

Prayer Nugget: Lord of Hosts, I surrender to you fully and ask that you trouble my troublers in Jesus name.

Date: Wednesday, 24^th April, 2024

Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The things that impress men do not impress God. When Samuel was to appoint a king among the eight sons of Jesse, He said to Samuel, “The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance (reputation), but the LORD looks at the heart (character).”

Due to pressure from his subjects, King Saul gave in and disobeyed divine instructions. When Samuel accosted him about his sin, and informed him about the rejection of his kingdom,  instead of him to humbly accept his fault and begin to seek God’s face for mercy, he was more concerned about his reputation before the people- the very people that pressured him to disobey, in the first place. He said, “I have sinned. But please honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel.”1 Samuel 15:30.

When you are more concerned with what people will say than what God will say, it means you missed your priority. Don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God- James 4:4

In this current world enhanced by the social media, many people are willing to do just about anything to generate large followings, number of views, comments and likes. This has led many souls to live fake lives, claiming to be who they are not. Many suffer in silence but cannot get help because of the same reason.

Why not humble yourself before the Lord so that he can lift you up in due time?

Prayer Nugget: I lay myself bare before you, please Lord let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight O Lord my strength and redeemer!

Date: Tuesday, 23^rd April, 2024

Text: Luke 12:2-5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Your reputation is who people think you are based on the impression you have created about yourself in the public. It is built over time.

However, your character is who you are when nobody is watching. It is your true person. Your conduct in secret is your true nature.

If your character and reputation are not the same, then it means you put forth an appearance in public but in private you are someone else. That is the exact definition of hypocrisy.

In contrast, if your character and reputation matches, you can be referred to as a man of integrity.

Our Lord Jesus Christ condemned hypocrisy in the strongest terms. In the 23^rd Chapter of the Book of Matthew, the Pharisees were sharply rebuked because they did not practice what they preached; rather, they were only out to do things for public approval. 

Trying to always please men is like playing to the gallery. God is the judge, promotion comes from Him. The door he opens no man can shut; and the door he shuts no man can open. He sees what you do in secret; he knows your innermost thoughts.

There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. The Lord himself said, “Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.” Luke 12:2-5

Action Nugget: Focus more on building your character and your reputation will take care of itself.

Date: Saturday, 20^th April, 2024

Text: Acts 16:16- 37

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many of us tend to believe that when things are going well, it signifies that God is with us; and when things become stormy or rough, it means that God is far away. This is far from the truth! The only thing that drives God’s presence away is sin, not storms or bad times.

When Joseph found himself in the dark period of his life (in prison), the Bible said, ^“But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” Genesis 39:21

As long as you remain righteous and holy, no matter what bad times you go through, he has promised never to leave you nor forsake you, whether in the heat of fire or in the cold valley of the shadow of death- Isaiah 43:2. Remain in the love of Christ and all things will work together for your good in Jesus name- Romans 8:28

In contrast, a man can live in physical luxury all his life and be devoid of God’s presence; if you don’t believe ask the rich man in the 16^th chapter of Luke. He was a candidate of Hell though he was financially ‘successful’- Luke 16:19-31.

Praise becomes more sacrificial when you do it when it appears you have “no reason” to. Paul and Silas were arrested for casting out the demon in a girl possessed with a familiar spirit. Through this demon, she predicted the future and earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling.

When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. They were framed up as ‘criminals’ out to disturb the peace of the society. Thus, they suffered severe torture and were jailed. But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the presence of God came down mightily in an earthquake. And their prison doors were flung open.

Their affliction eventually led to the salvation of the prison jailer and his entire household- Acts 16:16- 37. Your current situation will lead to a mighty testimony in Jesus name.

Reflective Nugget: God’s presence is highly provoked when you praise him when the weather is rough and stormy.

Date: Friday, 19^th April, 2024

Text: Hebrews 13:15

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is easy to praise God when things are going easy and smooth. When the weather is fair and bright, naturally we are happy and almost spontaneously, praise flows from within. At a time when you plan an event and it turns out wonderful or you invest in a business and it yielded much profit as you expect or even beyond your expectations; you rejoice and out of gratitude, you praise God.

However, will you still praise God when things are rough and stormy?

A Song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither goes thus:

Life is easy, when you’re up on the mountain
And you’ve got peace of mind, like you’ve never known
But things change when you’re down in the valley

… Don’t lose faith, for you’re never alone

For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley
When things go wrong, He’ll make them right
And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times
The God of the day is still God in the night

… You talk of faith when you’re up on the mountain
But talk comes so easy when life’s at it’s best
Now it’s down in the valleys, of trials and temptations
That’s where your faith, is really put to the test

… For the God on the mountain is still God in the valley
When things go wrong, He’ll make them right
And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times
The God of the day, is still God in the night

Whether night or day; good or bad, determine to praise Him at all times. The word of God says, “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Hebrews 13:15

Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the heart that praises you in every situation in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 18^th April, 2024

Text: Proverbs 12:17

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The founder of a successful company was getting older and weaker. He came to the realization that he needed a successor CEO to keep the company going. But he had a trust concern. He figured it out that the successor must be an honest and trustworthy fellow, so he came up with a simple test.

He called all his employees together announcing his retirement plans. He informed them of his search for a new leader and that the one who passes his test would emerge the new company head. He gave them seeds to tend and nurture. They were to grow them in pots and report progress every month, for the next one year. The person with the best result would emerge the new CEO.

They all got back home and planted the seeds in pots and after a month they started reporting their progresses. Each came with well watered pots having beautifully growing plants. However, one of them could not achieve the kind of results others had because his own seeds refused to germinate. He tried all he could; added fertilizer, wetted it regularly but all to no avail. He felt ashamed of his poor results whenever the others reported their progresses. This went on for about a year.

At the end of the year, the old founder was now ready to announce the winner of the seed growth contest. They all came with their well grown plants awaiting positive rewards; the other guy with the empty pot also came already feeling defeated. But they were shocked when the old founder announced the guy with the empty pot as the new CEO.

The founder revealed that the seeds he gave them were dead seeds. They had been boiled and dried , so there was no way they would have grown under any circumstances. The other employees had gone to buy and plant new seeds when they realized that the seeds they were given were not growing. They failed the simple test of honesty woefully.

Theword of God says, “He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit”- Proverbs 12:17. Again, it says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to a people”. Proverbs 14:34.

Prayer Nugget: I repent from any dishonest act and ask for the grace to be honest always in Jesus name.

Date: Wednesday, 17^th April, 2024

Text: Proverbs 16:20

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The story was told of some job applicants who went for an aptitude test. They were given several tens of questions some of which were tough but they were to finish within a short period. They were under tremendous pressure due to the limited time they were given to complete the test.

Expectedly, all of them got to work and started attempting the questions from the beginning. They however, noticed that one applicant submitted his paper after less than five minutes. His paper was almost blank. The general thought was that the applicant found the questions difficult and so could not attempt any. So everybody continued to sweat it out until they were stopped. Of course the exceptionally brilliant and fast ones finished but many of them complained of too little time for the many questions.

At the end of the day they all failed the test except the first candidate who submitted a blank sheet within a few minutes. He was the only one who read the instruction. The instruction said they should not attempt ANY question but they were meant to just write their names and phone numbers and submit.

The test was not about their academic knowledge but the employer was looking for those who pay attention to details and follow instructions.

There is a close relationship between obedience and prosperity. Many people fail in life because they act without following relevant instructions.

The word of God says, “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God” 

Again, the word of God says, “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” Proverbs 16:20 (NIV)

Prophetic Nugget: Receive the grace to and heart to follow divine instructions in Jesus name.