Month: April 2025

Date: Saturday, 26^th April, 2025

Text: Psalm 103:1-5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Sometimes you have done all you know how to do and yet you are not able to achieve what you desire. May be you have prayed, fasted, attended special prayer meetings, quoted all known scriptures and yet you still get no desired results. You even spend hours staying awake and crying to God in the night but still you don’t get what you desire.

Do you then give up? Certainly not. When all fails there is still something to do. David the sweet psalmist of Israel was unusually victorious because he understood the power of this spiritual phenomenon.

In Psalm 103:1-2, david said, “ Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Again in Psalm 34 vs 1, David, said, “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

When you have tried all other steps of faith and achieve no results resort to the praise key. It opens heavens doors. The word of God says, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name- Psalm 100:4-5.

If you pray amiss, you can’t praise amiss. God inhabits the praises of his people. Try praise; praise God with all your heart. Abandone yourself in his presence and praise him intensely. His presence will come down and your case will be settled in Jesus name.

Key Nugget: If you pray amiss, you can’t praise amiss.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 22-23

Date: Friday, 25^th April, 2025

Text: – 1 Samuel 1:1–20

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Just as we all have needs, God’s kingdom on Earth also has needs.

There was a time the priesthood in Israel was corrupted by the two priests, both of them the sons of Eli, Hophni And Phinehas who were violent men. They had abused their power as priests over Israel to serve their selfish appetites. They demanded the best cuts of meat from the sacrifices of the people before they were offered to the Lord (1 Samuel 2:12–17), and they had sex with the women serving outside of the tent of meeting (1 Samuel 2:22).

Their sins were great in the sight of the Most High and God was seriously in need of a replacement.

Hannah had been going to Shiloh for many years in a desperate desire for a child because she was barren. She saw the need in the priesthood and made up her mind to meet that need. She changed her prayer point.

Instead of just praying that “Father, give me a child and remove my reproach”- a selfish personal reason, she prayed a selfless prayer saying, ““Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” 1 Samuel 1:11

She met God’s need and God met her need in a miraculous and a symbiotic manner.

If your prayer has not been answered, why not consider modifying it in such a way that the answer to your prayer will meet God’s needs?

Prayer Nugget: Father, please use me to meet your kingdom needs in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 19-21

Date: Thursday, 24^th April, 2025

Text: – 2 Samuel 24:22-25

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

I had a friend during my undergraduate days who always visited me only when he needed something. Each time he visited I always knew he needed something. And funny enough, once he got what he wanted he would always get up almost immediately and leave; only to visit again when he had a need.

What will be your opinion about a friend who only calls you when he needs something? No wonder some people are reluctant to pick the calls of some callers. Infact, some may even go to the extent of avoiding such callers or outrightly blocking them.

Good relationships are meant to be mutual not one sided. If it is one sided, then it is not symbiotic. Our dealings with the Lord should not be based only on what we can get but also what we can give or what we can sacrifice. Sacrifice doesn’t always have to be monetary or material but it must cost you something- 2 Samuel 24:22-25.

When you understand the importance of sacrifice, your relationship with God will move to the next level.

One of the things that launched Solomon to the limelight was his understanding of this concept. He gave God unusual sacrifices that provoked the Almighty to appear to him twice.

When he was given a blank cheque and had a rare opportunity to ask for what he wanted,  he impressed the Lord with his request because he was selfless (sacrificial) in it- he didn’t ask for riches, long life or victory over enemies but he asked for wisdom to administer justice and rule the people of God- 1 Kings 3:1-15.

He was always looking for what to give, no wonder the good things other people pursued began to pursue. Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and all his righteousness and other things shall be added unto you.

Key Nugget: When you understand the importance of sacrifice, your relationship with God will move to the next level.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 17-18

Date: Wednesday, 23^rd April, 2025

Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Communication is key in any relationship. It enhances closeness among relating parties. Effective communication is a two-way flow. In other words, when you speak with someone, you should expect a feedback from the fellow be it verbally or non-verbally.

Many want to know the mind of God when they are about to take important decisions. But are you on talking terms with the Lord? How is your prayer life? Do you have a regular prayer altar where you frequently meet with the Most High? Why do you have to wait till you want to make very important decisions before you fellowship with your Maker?

God longs for our fellowship. Another word for that is communion. This is what the Apostle Paul meant when he said, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.” 2 Corinthians 13:14

Some people hear from God so easily not because they are special but because of their regular fellowship or communion with the Holy Spirit.

God speaks to his own people in divers ways, not necessarily through audible voice. He may speak in visions, dreams, through his word, inner nudges etc

If you are his own and he decides to speak through a third party like a prophet or any other vessel, it will only be to confirm what he has already told you personally.

When you hear from God from time to time and you obey his leading you will not lack divine direction neither will you be in error.

Reflective Nugget: Don’t be too busy with daily hustles that you lose connection with your Maker.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 11-16

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Date: Monday, 21^st April, 2025

Text: Psalm 119:15-16

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Satan’s lies thrive on the ignorance of men. People perish because they lack the knowledge of the word of God. Many are in errors today because they are ignorant of the holy scriptures- Matthew 22:29. They are blown away by different winds of doctrines flying around.

To know him personally you must be an addicted student of the word of God. For that to happen you must be a lover of his word. The psalmist says, “I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” Psalm 119:15-16

Prophet Jeremiah enjoyed the word to the point of saying, “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16

One of the richest men that ever lived once treasured the word of God so much that he said, “I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”Job 23:12

No one can deceive you when you are in the light. The word of God is the light of men. Fill your heart with more than enough light so that darkness will have no place in your heart.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I desire to know you personally; please grant me a heart that hungers and thirsts for your word in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 9-10

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Date: Sunday, 20^th April, 2025

Text: Matthew 28:1-10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The excruciating pain, sorrow and humiliation the Lord went through seemed unending before and during his six hours on the Cross of Calvary but every problem on earth has an expiry date. He was able to endure till the very end and when the Lord saw that everything the scripture prophesied has been fulfilled, he cried out, “It is finished!”  And he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. John 19:30

The statement signals the completion of the redemption work of mankind. No other sacrifice is needed to save man from sin. Everything required for the salvation of humanity has been finalized and completed in Christ.

The word of God assures us saying, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace- Ephesians 1:7

Through this great work of salvation we are thus reconciled to the Father.

Contrary to the expectations of the people, but in accordance to the word of God the Lord arose the third day. The stone that was rolled against his tomb was rolled away by the holy angel- Matthew 28:1-8. I pray for you that everything hindering your rising will be rolled away miraculously in Jesus name.

By the miraculous resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, death was permanently overcome.  Those who die in Christ have the hope of resurrection on the last day. When they die, their death is described as “sleep”. When they die we tell them “good night” because we shall see them again. However for those who die in sin, we tell them “good bye” because they are permanently lost to eternal punishment.

Action Nugget: Take advantage of the suffering, death and resurrection of the life of Christ.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 6-8

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Date: Saturday, 19^th April, 2025

Text: Luke 19:1-6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is a beautiful thing to know the Lord personally. It is wonderful to have a one-on-one encounter with the Most High. Two cannot walk together except they be agreed- Amos 3:3. God’s ways are not our ways. The first step to provoke a personal encounter, then is to agree with the ways of God and set your heart to walk therein.

The way of God is to love righteousness and hate iniquity. His way is to value obedience above sacrifice. His way is value mercy above judgment and to exalt forgiveness above vengeance His way is the way of patience and endurance.

God will not force himself on anyone. You need to be personally eager to know him. When Zacchaeus heard that the Lord was passing by Jericho, he eagerly desired to meet the Lord but he knew it would be difficult because of the crowd and his little of stature. Therefore, he positioned himself for an encounter by climbing a sycamore tree because he knew the Lord was going to pass through that route.

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, “Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house.” Luke 19:1-6

Moses sought a deeper experience when he asked God saying, “Show me your glory”. Exodus 33:18. Paul wanted more of the Lord when he prayed saying, “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death” Philippians 3:10

It is one thing to hear testimonies of God’s glory and it is another thing to personally experience him firsthand.

Action Nugget: Thirst for a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ today and get ready for a life-time experience with him.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 1-5

Date: Thursday, 17^th April, 2025

Text: Revelation 12:7-11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The word of God says, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34

Who brings the trouble? It’s certainly not from God but the devil. He moves about seeking for those he may devour. Give him no foothold. Submit therefore to God but resist the devil and he shall flee from you- James 4:7.

One effective way to knock the head of the serpent (the devil) and put him where he belongs is to use the same strategy that was used to defeat him in Heaven.

 When war broke out in Heaven, Michael and his angels fought with the dragon (the devil, the serpent) and the dragon and his angels fought back, but they did not prevail; they lost their place in heaven as they were defeated when the game changers were introduced into the battle. The word of God says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” Revelation 12:11

There is a word of God appropriate for every situation of life. When the devil rears up his ugly head, confront him with the right scripture. For example, when you are sick, ask sickness to disappear from your body because, your body is the temple of the living God where strangers are not allowed to dwell. And by the stripes of Jesus we were healed” Psalm 18:45; Isaiah 53:5; 1Peter 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.  

Are you harassed by the enemy? Make use of the word of God which says, ‘Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered” Psalm 68:1

Action Nugget: Make it a habit to back up all your prayers with written word of God and by so doing claim God’s promises and put the devil where he belongs.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 21-22

Date: Wednesday, 16^th April, 2025

Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When Elijah was to be arrested by 50 soldiers sent by a king, he was afraid and he called fire from heaven and destroyed them. This happened twice until the angel of God instructed him not to be afraid but to go with the arresters- 2 Kings 1:1-15.

In the case of Elisha with the double anointing, when he was to be arrested by a larger army of soldiers; firstly he was not afraid because, with the eyes of the Spirit, he could see the army of the Lord which outnumbered the enemy army.

Secondly, Elisha preferred to strike the enemies with blindness and led them to the king. The king wanted to kill them but Elisha discouraged him but instead asked the king to give them food and water and then sent them back to their country. The enemies where thus humiliated- 2 Kings 6:8-23.

In doing this he obeyed the word of God which says, “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for so you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25:21-22

When the Samaritans rejected the gospel of Christ, James and John they asked the lord whether it was okay to call fire down from heaven to destroy them but Jesus turned down their request and rebuked them- Luke 9:51-56.

The same Samaritans that rejected the Lord initially eventually accepted him later when Phillip the Evangelist visited them with same gospel. This time the whole city accepted the Lord and there was joy everywhere in the land- Acts 8:4-8. What if they had been roasted by the fire proposed by John and James, will there be a city to evangelize?

Key Nugget: Forgiveness is higher than vengeance. Justice is great but mercy is higher.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 19-20

Date: Tuesday, 15^th April, 2025

Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

In 2 Kings 4 we come across the story of widow whose husband was a prophet. He had borrowed money from some creditors and could not pay till he died. The creditors had threatened to enslave his two boys as collateral since he could not pay.

In distress the widow approached Elisha for help. The prophet asked her to tell him what she had and she told him she had only a little olive oil in a jar. That was enough for God to multiply. She was asked go to her neighbors and borrow as many empty jars as she could. Then she and her sons were to go into her house, close the door, and start pouring oil into the jars. She was to set each one aside as soon as it was full..

So the woman went into her house with her sons, closed the door, took the small jar of olive oil, and poured oil into the jars as her sons brought them to her. When they had filled all the jars, she asked if there were any more. When there was no more jar to be filled the olive oil stopped flowing.

She went back to Elisha, the prophet, who said to her, “Sell the olive oil and pay all your debts, and there will be enough money left over for you and your sons to live on.” 1 Kings 4:7b

Everybody has something no matter how little. Moses had his rod and God used it; the widow of Zarephath had a little flour she could bake. The woman in today’s story had a little oil in a jar. You too have something!

Sometimes oil represents the Holy Spirit- Acts 10:38. He alone is the one that will multiply that little thing you have. Are you harassed, stranded or indebted? You need the oil of divine favour to flow in your direction. That little thing you have that seems inconsequential is what God will use to bless you.

Prayer Nugget: Father, let the oil of favour flow in my direction and deliver me from every shameful or embarrassing situation in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 16-18