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Date: Wednesday, 29th July, 2026

Text: Ephesians 4:32

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The closer a candle wax is to fire, the softer it becomes; the farther it is from the fire, the harder it becomes. In the same way, the more we remain in God’s presence, the more tender and responsive our hearts become. Constant fellowship with God through prayer, worship, and His Word allows the Holy Spirit to soften and refine our hearts.

A tender heart is compassionate, kind, humble, and full of love. It is a contrite heart that trembles at God’s Word (Isaiah 66:2) and is quick to obey His instructions. Such a heart does not harbour bitterness or resentment but seeks to reflect the character of Christ in every relationship.

The greatest evidence of a tender heart is the willingness to forgive. Paul admonishes us, “Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32). Just as God freely forgave us through Christ, we must willingly extend mercy and forgiveness to others.

Prayer Nugget: Father, let Your Holy Spirit continually soften my heart. Fill me with compassion, kindness, and a forgiving spirit in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 47–49

Date: Tuesday, 28th July, 2026

Text: Jeremiah 29:13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many people seek God passionately only when they are in a crisis. They run to Him in times of trouble but gradually drift away once the storm is over. Imagine having a friend who only calls or visits when he needs something from you. You would naturally feel used rather than loved. God desires a relationship built on genuine love and fellowship, not one sustained only by emergencies.

Our Heavenly Father longs for true worshippers who will seek Him continually, not occasionally (John 4:23–24). He delights in those who make His presence their daily pursuit rather than their last resort. A healthy relationship with God is cultivated through consistent prayer, worship, and meditation on His Word, whether life is easy or difficult.

Make seeking God a non-negotiable part of your daily routine. Do not allow your devotion to be haphazard, spasmodic, or dictated only by pressing needs. God has promised, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). Those who seek Him faithfully in every season will continually enjoy His presence, guidance, and unfailing grace.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me a heart that seeks You daily and sincerely, not only in times of need. Help me to love You above all else in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 44–46

Date: Monday, 27th July, 2026

Text: Jeremiah 17:9; 2 Corinthians 5:7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Feelings are not always reliable. Like the weather, they are temporary, changeable, and can  easily be influenced by our circumstances, the flesh, and manipulated by the enemy.but the word of God remains constant and unchanging forever. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

The Bible warns that “the heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9). Therefore, God’s Word—not our emotions—must remain the believer’s final authority and sure standard for living.

The Christian life is governed by faith, not by feelings. “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). If you wait until you feel like praying, fasting, studying the Scriptures, or serving God, you may never become spiritually mature. Likewise, those who constantly yield to the urge to sleep, procrastinate, or seek comfort will struggle to achieve excellence and fulfil their God-given purpose.

Unchecked emotions can also lead to serious consequences. Anger can destroy relationships, fear can hinder progress, and discouragement can rob you of your confidence in God. A mature believer learns to submit every emotion to the control of the Holy Spirit and to make decisions based on God’s truth rather than temporary feelings.

Prayer Nugget: Father, help me to live by Your Word and not by my feelings. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and strengthen my faith, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 41–43

Date: Sunday, 26th July, 2026

Text: Matthew 28:19–20

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation involves active service in God’s kingdom. Jesus commanded, “Occupy till I come” (Luke 19:13). Every believer has been entrusted with gifts, opportunities, and a divine assignment. We are called to use them faithfully in advancing God’s kingdom through soul winning, discipleship, service, and good works.

An idle believer is an easy target for the enemy. When we become spiritually inactive, we create room for temptation and compromise. David’s greatest moral failure occurred when he remained at home instead of going to battle with his army (2 Samuel 11:1–4). His idleness opened the door to sin and its painful consequences.

God has called us to be labourers in His harvest field. Make yourself available for evangelism, mentoring new believers, serving in your local church, and using your time and talents for God’s glory. Those who remain busy doing the Father’s will are less likely to be distracted by the enemy and more likely to finish their race with joy.

Prayer Nugget: Father, fill my heart with passion for soul winning, keep me spiritually productive, and help me to occupy faithfully until the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 38–40

Date: Saturday, 25th July, 2026

Text: Revelation 2:20–23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation requires spiritual discernment. Jesus warned, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15). Not everyone who claims to speak for God has been sent by Him. Every teaching and doctrine must be tested against the truth of God’s Word.

The church in Thyatira tolerated Jezebel, a woman who called herself a prophetess. Through her false teaching, she seduced God’s servants into sexual immorality and idolatry (Revelation 2:20–23). Although God gave her time to repent, she refused. Consequently, divine judgment came upon her and all who knowingly followed her sinful ways.

False doctrine is dangerous because it subtly widens the narrow way that leads to life and makes sin appear acceptable. Be careful of teachings that excuse disobedience, water down holiness, or promote worldly compromise in the name of grace. A genuine servant of God will always point people to Christ, holiness, repentance, and obedience to the Scriptures.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me the spirit of discernment to recognize and reject every false doctrine and deceptive teaching in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 35–37

Date: Friday, 24th July, 2026

Text: Matthew 26:41

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation requires a life of spiritual vigilance. Jesus warned His disciples, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (Matthew 26:41). Temptation is inevitable, but victory belongs to those who remain spiritually alert through consistent prayer and dependence on God.

Prayer and heartfelt worship keep the believer connected to God’s presence and strengthen the inner man. A vibrant prayer life sharpens spiritual discernment, builds faith, and equips us to resist the subtle attacks of the enemy. The more time you spend in God’s presence, the stronger you become in overcoming temptation.

The Bible reminds us that “your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Satan targets believers who become spiritually careless, prayerless, and complacent. Therefore, maintain the discipline of daily prayer, fervent worship, and constant communion with God, for a watchful believer is a victorious believer.

Prayer Nugget: Father, help me to remain watchful and steadfast in prayer; grant me victory over every scheme of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 32–34

Date: Thursday, 23rd July, 2026

Text: Hebrews 10:25

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation requires intentional spiritual positioning. Deliberately place yourself in an environment that nurtures your relationship with God. The Bible admonishes us not to forsake the assembling of believers (Hebrews 10:25), because fellowship strengthens our faith, encourages perseverance, and helps us remain steadfast in our Christian walk.

God designed believers to grow in community, not in isolation. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). Through sound teaching, fellowship, prayer, and mutual accountability, we are encouraged, corrected, and strengthened to overcome the challenges of daily living.

Whenever you find yourself in a new school, workplace, city, or country, never hide your Christian identity. Let people know whose you are by your conduct, speech, and lifestyle. Seek out a Bible-believing church, remain accountable to mature spiritual leaders, and cultivate relationships that will help you grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ.

Prayer Nugget: Father, surround me with godly relationships and faithful spiritual mentors who will encourage me to grow in Christ, and finish my Christian race faithfully, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 29–31

Date: Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation requires spiritual discipline and wisdom. The Bible says, “Abstain from all appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:22). Do not deliberately expose yourself to situations that weaken your convictions or create opportunities for temptation. As the saying goes, “Don’t smell what you don’t plan to eat.”

God’s instruction concerning sin is not to negotiate with it but to flee from it. The Apostle Paul specifically commands believers to “Flee fornication” (1 Corinthians 6:18). Likewise, Jesus taught that if anything becomes a stumbling block to your spiritual life, it must be removed, no matter how valuable it may seem (Matthew 5:29–30). Nothing is worth losing your fellowship with God.

Not every friendship deserves your loyalty, and not every social media group deserves your participation. Some relationships, conversations, and online platforms gradually erode your spiritual life and normalize compromise. A wise believer chooses environments that strengthen faith rather than feed the flesh.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, help me to separate from every relationship, habit, or influence that draws me away from You, and empower me to walk in holiness all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 25–28

Date: Tuesday, 21st July, 2026

Text: Luke 19:8–10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Working out your salvation involves more than professing faith in Christ; it also requires making right the wrongs of the past wherever possible. Restitution is a biblical expression of genuine repentance. It demonstrates a sincere desire to obey God by correcting past mistakes and living with integrity before Him and before men.

Zacchaeus is a remarkable example of this principle. After encountering Jesus, he voluntarily declared, “If I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold” (Luke 19:8). His willingness to make restitution proved that his repentance was genuine. A transformed heart will always produce transformed actions.

As much as it lies within your power, return what does not belong to you, fulfil your obligations, and seek to restore broken relationships where appropriate. The Scripture says, “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another” (Romans 13:8). A clear conscience before God and man brings peace, strengthens your testimony, and removes unnecessary hindrances to your spiritual growth.

Action Nugget: Prayerfully examine your life today. If there is anyone you have wronged, anything you need to return, or any matter requiring restitution, take practical steps to make it right.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 20–24

Date: Monday, 20th July, 2026

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The doctrine of eternal security which says, “Once saved, forever saved,” is not of God. The Christian life requires continual vigilance, perseverance, and obedience. The Apostle Paul declared, “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest… after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). If an apostle could exercise such caution, every believer must guard against spiritual complacency.

Paul’s testimony is a solemn reminder that even those who preach the Gospel must remain watchful. Therefore, Scripture commands us to “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5). We must never assume that yesterday’s victory guarantees tomorrow’s success. “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12).

Our confidence should never rest in past experiences but in a present, living relationship with Christ. As we walk daily in humility, holiness, and obedience to God’s Word, His grace will keep and preserve us to the very end.

Action Nugget: Take time today to examine your spiritual life honestly before God. Repent of every known sin, renew your commitment to Christ.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 15–19