Author: oracle4christ

Date: Tuesday, 2^nd September, 2025

Text: James 1:22

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Deception is dangerous, but the most dangerous form of deception is self-deception. When others deceive you, there is hope of recovery because the truth can eventually be revealed. But when you deceive yourself, you are blind to reality and unwilling to accept the truth. Self-deception is the lie you tell yourself—and then choose to believe.

One major pathway to self-deception is hearing the Word of God without obeying it. Scripture warns us in James 1:22: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Knowing the truth yet refusing to live by it places us in the trap of deceiving our own hearts.

Another form of self-deception is spiritual pride—when someone thinks he is so strong that he can flirt with sin and not fall. Such a person is already deceived. When a person believes he is close to God but continues to live in unrepented sin, he is deceiving himself. The Word of God makes it clear in Galatians 6:3: “For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.”

Self-deception also happens when we claim perfection while walking in disobedience. The Bible warns in 1 John 1:8: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” Genuine spirituality is not about denial of sin, but about repentance and transformation.

Finally, self-deception is evident when we focus on outward religion without inward renewal. This is hypocrisy. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees in Matthew 23:27: “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean.” Outward appearance of holiness without inner change is nothing but spiritual deception.

Prayer Nugget: Lord, deliver me from every form of self-deception. Open my eyes to see myself as You see me.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 18-20

Date: Monday, 1^st September, 2025

Text: Genesis 1:26-28

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Happy New Month, Friends!

Welcome to the beginning of the “Ember” months! As we step into September, may the Lord bless you richly and abundantly in Jesus’ name.

It is God’s desire that we live fruitful lives. To be fruitful means to be productive, to flourish, and to yield positive results. Fruitfulness is the opposite of barrenness, and it is a clear sign of God’s blessing.

In Genesis 1:28, God blessed mankind saying, “Be fruitful and multiply…” — a call to procreate, expand, and ensure continuity.

In John 15:5, Jesus said, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit…” — here, fruit refers to Christ-like character, the fruit of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and more (Galatians 5:22-23). It also points to the fruit of soul-winning.

As Christ’s ambassadors, we are called to reproduce the life of Christ in others, birthing spiritual converts through the preaching of the gospel.

But beware: it is dangerous to remain spiritually barren. Jesus cursed the fig tree because it bore no fruit- Mark 11:12-25. And as Matthew 7:19 reminds us: “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

This month, may your life overflow with fruitfulness — in character, in impact, and in every area of your destiny.

Happy New Month once again, and stay fruitful in Christ!

Let us pray!

Prayer Nuggets

1. Father, thank you for the grace to witness the month of September.
2. Father, please, let your mercy prevail over judgment in my life in Jesus name.
3. In this very month, Father, I come against every spirit of barrenness in every aspect of my life in Jesus name.
4. Father, let your blessings pursue and overtake me in Jesus name.
5. Every evil plan of the devil against me this month is nullified in Jesus name.
6. I decree that all the plans and purposes of God for my life will materialize this month in Jesus name.
7. Add your personal prayer requests.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 16-17

Date: Sunday, 31^st August, 2025

Text: Psalm 11:3

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many souls are struggling today because of faulty foundations. Jabez is a very good example. His mother had given him the name Jabez, because his birth had been very painful thereby giving him a very negative foundation.

Somebody may ask, “Is there any connection between a man’s name and destiny? O yes, there is a strong connection between your name and the outcome of your life.

If you notice, you will observe that several of the children with special assignments in the Holy Scriptures were personally named by God himself. Eg Isaac- Genesis 17:19, Jedidiah (Solomon)- 2 Samuel 12:24–25; John the Baptist – Luke 1:31 and Jesus Christ, the Saviour- Matthew 1:21.

Some folks who were already named by their earthly parents but who were having issues with their lives as a result of a faulty name foundation had their names changed at some point in their lives and their destinies took a turn for the better.

Abram became Abraham (Genesis 17:1-15) and barrenness was terminated; Jacob became Israel and he escaped the vengeance his brother earlier threatened to visit him with (Genesis 32:22-32 & 33); Simon became Peter and his life became stable- Matthew 16:13-16.

Today’stext say, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Psalm 11:3. Just like Jabez, if your foundations be destroyed by anybody, even from your own parent (like the case of Jabez), all hopes are not lost. Like Jabez did in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, cry to the Lord and your life will be turned around for the better in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, visit my foundation today and repair it in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 13-15

Date: Saturday, 30^th August, 2025

Text: Proverbs 22:1; 10:7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The foundation of a building determines its strength and durability. The foundation carries the entire weight of the building and transfers it safely to the ground. Without a strong foundation, the structure will fail.

The name of the Lord is compared to a strong tower into which the righteous runs and is safe-Proverbs 18:10. For that tower to be so strong it must have had a formidable foundation- a foundation built with humility and obedience to the will of God, the Father. No wonder every knee bows at the mention of his name- Philippians 2:10-11.

Your name is the foundation of your life. It’s what people first know about you, and it’s what they will remember when you’re gone.

You hear people say, “I don’t want to destroy the name I have been building for the past 50 years.” They thereby compare a name to a building. Your name is tied to your character and reputation.

When some people’s name comes to your mind you suddenly get inspired and encouraged to succeed in whatever you do. But when you hear some other names, you may feel discouraged or terrified. When people hear your name, what memory comes to their mind?

The word of God says, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1. Again, it says, “The memory of the just serves as blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. “Proverbs 10:7

When your life is a blessing to people, they remember your name with great joy and admiration. However, a life full of evil will elicit unpleasant memories in the minds of others.

Your name is more than just a word- it’s the very foundation of your life. Build it strong, and build it on Jesus.

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank You for giving me a name and an identity. Help me to live in a way that makes my name a blessing to others. May my life be built on Jesus, the strongest foundation.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 9-12

Date: Thursday, 28^th August, 2025

Text: Daniel 4:33-37

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is the nature of the human flesh to show off. Man is naturally boastful. He naturally wants to glory in himself, his status, possessions and personal achievements. The fallen man instinctively wants to live independently of God, depending on his own strength, wealth, connections and accomplishments.

He tends to seek honor, power and recognition from the world instead of humbling himself before God. He is all out to impress men rather than honour God.

We, therefore, need to crucify our flesh and totally subdue it otherwise, it will get us into trouble with God.

God is a jealous God. In fact, one of his names is Jealous- Exodus 34:14. He does not take it lightly when you ascribe the glory due to himself to yourself. It is dangerous to not recognize him as the author of all your achievements. God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble- James 4:6.

The one who humbles himself sets himself up for lifting while the one who lifts himself is set up for abasement. Nebuchadnezzar, believed that all his military successes happened because he was very skillful and smarter than the other armies of the world. He never believed God had any role to play in his breakthroughs until God humbled him with 7 years of incurable insanity.

When he came back to his senses, he lifted up his eyes to Heaven and proclaimed, “Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.” Daniel 4:37

It is wise to humble oneself because if you allow God to do it, it will result to humiliation. May we not be humiliated in Jesus name.

Key Nugget: We need to crucify our flesh and totally subdue it otherwise, it will get us into trouble with God.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 5-8

Date: Tuesday, 26^th August, 2025

Text: Jonah 1:1-17

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

A man who neither regarded God nor worshipped him had an unforgettable experience that changed his life forever. Prior to that experience he lived his life as he pleased. He never cared to obey anything that God says. He just continued his life that way.

One day he was travelling on the high way on top speed as usual; then something tragic happened. There was a terrible accident and the vehicle somersaulted several times and violently threw him out in the process. Before he knew what was happening, he found himself in very dip abandoned pit located in a bushy area some meters from the highway.

He cried for help but nobody heard him. This was so because the location of the accident was far from where people lived and the pit was deep. His situation seemed hopeless and the man began to weep. He knew he might die in that pit if help didn’t come anytime soon but nobody was around to help.

However, this same man who never neither cared to fear nor worship God suddenly realized that God remained his last hope in that very situation. So he cried to God fervently just like Jonah did when he was swallowed by the whale- Jonah 2:1-10.

He prayed to God for mercy and made a vow to him that if God will rescue him from this horrible pit, he was going to obey and serve him for the rest of his life. When God saw that he meant what he said, his prayer was answered.

By divine arrangement, a hunter in that forest was roaming around that area hunting animals. He heard something strange – a sound like that of a human voice crying for help faintly. He tried to trace the location of the sound, moving closer and closer to it until he was able to locate the pit.

The hunter went and gathered able men from the neighboring village and the victim was eventually rescued from the deadly pit.

That encounter made him see the futility of life. His attitude towards God changed positively and he began to fulfill his vow of obedience to the will of God and service.

Reflective Nugget: Friend, don’t wait until God humbles you before you do his will.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 1-4

Date: Monday, 25^th August, 2025

Text: Numbers 23:19

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

We serve a covenant keeping God. He speaks and it comes to pass. He is not a man that he should lie. He doesn’t have to. The word of God says, “God is not a man, that He should lie; nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” – Numbers 23:19.

People lie for several reasons and none of them apply to God.  For example, people lie for fear of consequences; People lie for fear of consequences; they lie because of a desire for unjust gain, to impress others or protect their ego; and generally as a human weakness. None of them apply to God. He is Sovereign doing as he pleases and no one can challenge him.

“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.

God can be trusted because he cannot lie. He is truth personified- John 14:6. His is so pure that his holiness cannot permit him to lie- Titus 1:2. He has lifted his word above his name. Psalm 138:2

His word is yea and Amen. Human words can fail or become irrelevant with time but God’s word stands forever. What he says he will do. Has he made a promise to you? Remind him of his promises, he will surely fulfill his covenant in your life.

We must be trustworthy as he is trustworthy. A song writer says, “God said it, I believe it; that settles it.” Let this be our attitude from now on.

Reflective Nugget: People lie because of fear, weakness, and selfishness. But God cannot lie because He is perfect, holy, and faithful. When men fail us, His Word remains sure.

Bible in One Year: Lamentations 1-5

Date: Saturday, 23^rd August, 2025

Text: Isaiah 11:1-2

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

At times in life, we make decisions that take us far from God’s path- decisions we later recognize as grave errors. It may leave us feeling guilty, lost, or disqualified. But the Spirit of Counsel is God’s gracious gift to guide us back.

He convicts, not condemns (John 16:8): showing us where we missed it, but always pointing to the way home. He brings clarity in confusion, helping us know the right next steps to take. He strengthens us to admit wrong, retrace our steps, and humbly start again. He restores purpose, reminding us that failure is not final when surrendered to God.

Just as the prodigal son was counseled in his heart to “arise and go to my father” (Luke 15:18), so does the Spirit of Counsel whisper to us: “This is the way, walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21).

That error you have made is not the end of your road. Allow the Spirit of Counsel to guide you back to the presence of God. He is waiting to give you another chance. David erred gravely by going into the sin of adultery and even murder but when he realized his error, he did not commit suicide like Judas Iscariot did but rather, wept his way back to salvation.2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51.

The Spirit of Counsel is not just for making new decisions—it is also the gentle voice that leads us back when we’ve strayed.

Prayer Nuggets: Heavenly Father, thank You for the Spirit of Counsel. In every place I have erred, let Your Spirit guide me back to Your will in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 52

Date: Friday, 22^nd August, 2025

Text: Isaiah 11:1-2

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Life is full of choices. Everyday we make choices, whether consciously or unconsciously. You are where you are today by the choices you made yesterday. Where you will be tomorrow will be determined by the choices you make today. Some decisions are poor and some are great.

Counsel means guidance, advice, direction, or strategy needed to follow as we make plans. The word of God says, “Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established”- Proverbs 15:22. Also, “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety”- Proverbs 11:14.

The Spirit of Counsel is one of the Seven Spirits of God mentioned in Isaiah 11:2: “And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.”

This Spirit of counsel divinely assists us to make wise daily choices, whether small, like what clothes to wear, or great, like ministry, career or marital decisions. The word of God says, “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, this is the way, walk in it…” Isaiah 30:21. He helps us discern God’s will, avoid mistakes, and walk in the right path.

A lot of folks have made grave errors and made a shipwreck of their lives because they walked on their own understanding.

Surrender your heart to the Lord Jesus and allow the Spirit of Counsel to guide you.

Prophetic Nugget: Receive the supernatural guidance of the spirit of counsel as from today in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 50-51

Date: Wednesday, 20^th August, 2025

Text:  2 Timothy 4:6-7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Sun is one of the greatest luminary objects that God has made. Its greatness is tied to its usefulness in serving the world. It does not shine for itself; each time it rises it brings joy to the world because of its impact. Without it the whole world will be in darkness and will die of food scarcity within a few years.

It’s because the Sun continues to be a channel of blessing that the Earth has not become a frozen wasteland. We have warmth, solar powered homes, cars, and other appliances.

God has placed us believers on the global stage to shine as stars. Darkness is not supposed to hold sway when we allow ourselves to be true channels of blessings.

God called Abram and said, to him “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:1-2

His cooperation and obedience paved way for God to make him a channel of blessing indeed.

It is more blessed to give than to receive. When you talk about giving, a lot of times we think ofr money or material things only. However, giving is beyond that. In 2 Timothy 4:6a, Apostle Paul said, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering…” .

Being “poured out like a drink offering” signifies living a life of selfless service, dedicating one’s time, talents, and resources to God’s purposes and the welfare of others. It signifies a life lived in devotion, sacrifice, and a willingness to give oneself fully for the cause of Christ.

The more you allow God’s blessings to flow through you to others the more blessed you become yourself. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

Key Nugget: The more you allow God’s blessings to flow through you to others the more blessed you become yourself

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 49