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Date: Saturday, 3rd October, 2026

Text: John 14:26; John 16:13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Holy Spirit is not merely the power we receive from God; He is our divine Teacher and Guide. Jesus said, “The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost… shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance” (John 14:26). He brings divine understanding to the things we could never fully comprehend by human wisdom.

One of the greatest ministries of the Holy Spirit is revelation. He opens our spiritual eyes to understand God’s Word, recognise God’s will and discern what is hidden from natural understanding. What experience may take years to reveal, the Holy Spirit can make clear in a moment through divine illumination.

The Holy Spirit also guides us into truth and warns us against error. He can restrain you from a decision that appears right, give you peace concerning a step that requires faith, or convict you when you are moving away from God’s will. A believer who learns to listen to the Holy Spirit will not have to learn every lesson through painful experience.

Therefore, do not merely ask God to bless your plans; ask the Holy Spirit to direct them. Do not depend solely on what you have seen, heard or experienced; depend on the One who knows the beginning from the end. When the Holy Spirit teaches you, He is preparing you for what you have never experienced before.

Prayer Nugget: Holy Spirit, be my Teacher and Guide. Open my understanding, sharpen my discernment and lead me into all truth. Help me to recognise Your voice and obey Your direction, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 5-6

Date: Friday, 2nd October, 2026

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:11–12

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Experience is undoubtedly an important teacher. Sitting in a driving class and learning the basic rules of driving, traffic signs and road safety does not automatically make someone a good driver until the person actually gets behind the wheel and experiences driving. This is why experience is highly valued, especially when companies are looking to fill key positions.

However, not every experience is worth having personally. Some experiences can be painful, destructive and even fatal. Learning everything through personal experience may therefore be unwise because some lessons may come at a price that we cannot afford to pay. Wisdom teaches us that we do not have to make every mistake ourselves before we learn from it.

This is why the Word of God points us to the experiences of those who have gone before us. 1 Corinthians 10:11 says, “Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” God recorded the victories and failures of people in Scripture so that we can learn from them without having to repeat their mistakes.

You do not have to experience every disaster to learn that it is dangerous. Wisdom is learning from the experience of others before their mistakes become your own experience.

Action Nugget: Ask God for the humility and wisdom to learn from the experiences of others. Study the Word, listen to godly counsel, and pay attention to the warnings God has already given you. Do not insist on learning every lesson the hard way.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 1–4

Date: Thursday, 1st October, 2026

Text: John 8:36

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

October is a month of freedom. As Nigeria celebrates another Independence Day, we are reminded that freedom is more than being released from external control; it is also the liberty to live according to God’s will. A nation may gain political independence, yet individuals can remain bound by sin, destructive habits, fear, anger, bitterness, lust, greed and other works of the flesh.

Jesus declared, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” True freedom begins with Christ. The greatest liberty is not simply the absence of restrictions, but the power to say no to sin and yes to righteousness. When Christ sets a person free, the chains of the old life lose their authority, and the believer receives grace to walk in newness of life.

As we celebrate Nigeria’s independence, let us also pray for the freedom of our nation from corruption, injustice, insecurity, poverty, violence and every force that hinders national progress. May Nigeria experience the freedom that produces peace, justice, responsible leadership and prosperity for her people.

This October, may Christ break every chain around your life, and may Nigeria move forward in righteousness, peace and true freedom.

Prayer Nuggets:

1. Father, thank You for the gift of a new month and for the freedom we have through Jesus Christ. Let October bring fresh grace, victory and divine direction into my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit, deliver me from every bondage of sin and give me grace to walk in righteousness, in Jesus’ name.
3. Every habit, desire and work of the flesh that is contrary to God’s will in my life, lose your hold over me, in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, set me free from anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, greed, pride and every attitude that hinders my spiritual growth, in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord Jesus, let every hidden chain that has kept me from fulfilling Your purpose for my life be broken, and establish me in genuine freedom, in Jesus’ name.
6. Father, let your glory in my life in this last quarter of the year surpass those of the previous three quarters put together in Jesus name.
7. Father, in this new month, let Nigeria arise into a season of peace, righteousness, stability and sustainable progress, and let Your purpose for our nation be fulfilled, in Jesus’ name.
8. Your own prayer requests.Bible in One Year: Malachi 1–4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Date: Wednesday, 30th September, 2026

Text: Matthew 10:42

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Nothing done for God is a waste. Even what appears small and insignificant in the eyes of men is noticed by God. Jesus said that whoever gives even a cup of cold water in His name will certainly not lose his reward (Matthew 10:42). God does not measure our service merely by its size but by the heart and motive behind it.

There may be seasons when you labour faithfully yet receive little or no recognition or appreciation. You may serve in your own little corner and wonder whether anyone notices your sacrifice. Remember that there is a God in Heaven who sees what men cannot see. Jesus assured His disciples that those who sacrifice for His sake will not lose their reward, but will receive abundantly and inherit eternal life (Matthew 19:27–29).

Therefore, “be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord”, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). Keep your hands firmly on the plough and do not look back. Even when men forget, God remembers; even when men fail to appreciate you, your faithful service is recorded before Him. He is a Rewarder.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me grace to remain steadfast and faithful in serving You, even when I am not appreciated or recognised by men. Help me to remember that You see every sacrifice and that my labour in You is never in vain, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 11–14

Date: Tuesday, 29th September, 2026

Text: Proverbs 22:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When you grow, you retain your height permanently, but when you jump, gravity eventually brings you back to your natural level. That is how life works. Whatever is built through genuine growth is sustainable, while what is gained without preparation is often difficult to maintain. God is interested not only in giving us blessings but in developing the character and capacity to preserve them.

Many fortunes disappear because they are inherited without the wisdom required to sustain them. Stories abound of wealthy families whose children squandered in a few years what took decades to build. Likewise, many thriving businesses collapse after the founder’s death because the next generation inherited the assets but not the discipline, skills, and values that produced them.

This is why the Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6). Our greatest inheritance is not merely money or property but godly character, wisdom, diligence, and the ability to build. Teach your children how to fish, not merely hand them fish to eat. A trained life can rebuild what is lost, but an untrained life may lose what was freely given.

Action Nugget: Invest today in growing your character, skills, and spiritual life. If you are a parent or mentor, deliberately teach the next generation the values and disciplines that sustain lasting success.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 6–10

Date: Monday, 28th September, 2026

Text: Proverbs 13:11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Many young people today desire to become rich overnight, and that desire often pushes them toward scams, fraudulent schemes, and other shady dealings. Others place their hopes in betting, believing that one jackpot will change their lives forever. Yet Scripture gives a wiser path: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase” (Proverbs 13:11).

The promise of instant wealth often hides a dangerous trap. Many who suddenly acquire what they have not grown to manage eventually lose it through wasteful living, poor decisions, or the same shortcuts that brought it. Money without character, discipline, and wisdom is difficult to sustain. God is more interested in building the person before increasing the possessions.

Choose the path of honest labour, diligent stewardship, and steady growth. What God builds gradually is more enduring than what shortcuts produce suddenly. Do not envy quick success; pursue godly character, faithful work, and wisdom, for lasting prosperity grows from a life established on God’s principles.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the desire for dishonest or shortcut wealth. Give me the grace to work diligently, grow in wisdom and character, and prosper through Your righteous principles, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 1–5

Date: Sunday, 27th September, 2026

Text: Luke 2:52; Matthew 7:24–27

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

If you suddenly want to become taller and decide to stand on a stool, you may appear as tall as someone who naturally has that height. But the moment both of you are asked to run, you must first come down before you can make progress. What was borrowed cannot sustain movement; only genuine growth can.

This is how many people approach life. They want success, influence, wealth, or spiritual maturity overnight, so they look for shortcuts instead of embracing the process. But true growth cannot be short-circuited. Jesus Himself “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52), showing that even divine purpose unfolds through faithful growth.

What grows gradually lasts longer than what is artificially elevated. A house built on sand may rise quickly, but it cannot withstand the storm (Matthew 7:24–27). Respect God’s process, remain faithful in today’s assignment, and allow Him to build your life step by step. Those who merely jump may rise suddenly, but those who grow will stand firmly and endure.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the temptation of shortcuts. Give me the grace to grow steadily in wisdom, character, favour, and purpose until I become everything You have ordained for me, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Haggai 1–2

Date: Saturday, 26th September, 2026

Text: Matthew 25:41, 46; John 3:16–17

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Jesus spoke about Hell more than anyone else in Scripture, not because He delights in judgment, but because He desires that no one should perish. Hell was prepared for “the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41), yet those who persistently reject God’s offer of salvation choose separation from Him. Christ’s repeated warnings reveal the depth of His love, for He tells us the danger so that we may escape it.

The greatest rescue mission in history was the Cross. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” (John 3:16). Jesus came to save sinners, forgive the repentant, and give eternal life to all who believe in Him. God’s mercy is available today, but His invitation must not be postponed.

Do not gamble with eternity. Receive Christ wholeheartedly, continue in holiness, and encourage others to do the same. The greatest success in life is not wealth, fame, or achievement—it is hearing the Lord say, “Well done,” and entering His eternal Kingdom.

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Keep me faithful until the end, and use my life to lead others to the path of eternal life, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Zephaniah 1–3

Date: Friday, 25th September, 2026

Text: Hebrews 9:27; Mark 9:43–48

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Wise people prepare before the day of crisis. We prepare for war in times of peace, save during seasons of plenty, and make preparations for eternity while we still have breath on earth. The greatest preparation anyone can make is not merely for tomorrow’s needs but for where they will spend eternity.

It is dangerous to dismiss the reality of Hell simply because it is unseen. Just as earthly societies have prisons for those who violate justice, God’s perfect justice also has eternal consequences for unrepentant sin. Scripture declares, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).

Jesus described Hell as a place “where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:48). These solemn warnings were not given to frighten us unnecessarily but to awaken us to the seriousness of eternity. While there is still time, choose the path that leads to life.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me the wisdom to live with eternity in view. Help me to walk in repentance, obedience, and faithfulness, so that I will never depart from the path of life, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Habakkuk 1–3

Date: Thursday, 24th September, 2026

Text: Revelation 21:4, 18–23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Bible gives us a glimpse of Heaven’s incomparable glory. “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying” (Revelation 21:4). Every pain, disappointment, grief, and suffering we experience in this present world will forever disappear in God’s presence.

John describes the heavenly city as one built with jasper walls, foundations adorned with precious stones, gates of pearl, and streets of pure gold like transparent glass (Revelation 21:18–21). Yet the greatest beauty of Heaven is not its splendour but the presence of God Himself. “The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it… the glory of God did lighten it” (Revelation 21:22–23).

Let the hope of Heaven shape the way you live today. Endure faithfully, pursue holiness, and keep your eyes fixed on Christ. The sufferings of this present life cannot compare with the eternal glory awaiting those who belong to Him.

Prayer Nugget: Father, let the hope of Heaven strengthen me to live faithfully every day. Keep my eyes fixed on Christ until I rejoice forever in Your glorious presence, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Nahum 1–3