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Date: Wednesday, 29th October, 2025

Text: Matthew 24:13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The third ingredient in our journey through W.R.E.S.T.L.E is Endurance — the ability to remain steadfast under pressure until the will of God prevails. Other words for endurance are patience, fortitude and long-suffering.

Endurance is not just passive waiting; it is active persistence in faith. Jesus said, “He that endures to the end shall be saved” (Matthew 24:13). This means that true victory belongs not to the swift or the strong, but to those who refuse to give up, no matter how long the process takes.

Life’s battles are rarely won in one prayer or one day. There are seasons when heaven seems silent, and circumstances contradict the promises of God. In such moments, endurance becomes your anchor. Hebrews 12:1 admonishes: “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”

The race of faith is not a sprint; it is a marathon that demands perseverance, trust, and focus on the Author and Finisher of our faith.

The word of God encourages us in James 1:12, saying “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.”

Every season of endurance carries a hidden reward. When you hold on in faith, your trials refine you, your prayers deepen, and your character matures. Beloved, endurance does not mean denial — it means development. God is shaping you into a vessel of strength, stability, and glory. Stand firm, for those who endure will see the promise fulfilled.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me grace to endure the process without murmuring. Let patience have her perfect work in me until I obtain the victory you have prepared, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: John 1–4

Date: Tuesday, 28th October, 2025

Text: Ephesians 6:10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The second ingredient in our spiritual wrestling series is Resilience — the inner strength that refuses to give up, even when the battle rages long and hard.

The Apostle Paul charged believers to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” This strength is not of human origin; it flows from deep communion with God. Spiritual resilience is forged in the furnace of prayer, patience, and perseverance.

In 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, Paul describes this divine toughness:

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.”
Such language reflects the heart of a spiritual wrestler — one who may bend but never breaks, one who may stumble but never surrenders.

Resilience in prayer means holding on when answers delay. It is refusing to let temporary silence make you doubt eternal promises. In Hebrews 10:36, the word of God says,

“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

The resilient believer does not draw back; he digs deeper. When faith is tested, resilience keeps you standing. When hope wanes, resilience reignites it. When battles seem endless, resilience whispers, “Press on — victory is near.”

Beloved, in this spiritual contest, your endurance is proof of your maturity. God is not looking for faint-hearted warriors but for those who can stand firm in His strength until His glory is revealed.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, fill me with inner strength by your Spirit. When trials come, help me not to faint or give up. Strengthen me to stand firm in your will until victory is complete, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 21-24

Date: Monday, 27th October, 2025

Text: Matthew 26:41

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

As established yesterday, every believer is called into the ministry of spiritual wrestling. We are not wrestling against flesh and blood (human beings) but against spiritual forces that resist the will of God. Victory in this contest comes through the right spiritual posture — captured in the acronym W.R.E.S.T.L.E.

Today’s focus begins with the first ingredient: Watchfulness.

To watch is to stay spiritually awake, alert, and discerning. Jesus commanded, “Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation.” (Matthew 26:41). A careless believer is an easy target for the enemy, but a watchful believer detects and destroys his schemes before they take root.

Paul echoed this same charge in 1 Corinthians 16:13 (KJV): “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” Watchfulness is therefore not passive observation — it is active readiness, sustained by prayer and anchored in faith.

Peter also warned, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8. When you stay awake in the Spirit, you become untouchable in the battle.

Watchfulness keeps your heart aligned with heaven and your spirit tuned to divine signals. It helps you perceive what God is doing and discern what the enemy is plotting. Many spiritual defeats begin in the place of distraction; many victories begin in the place of alertness.

Beloved, spiritual warfare is not won by strength but by sensitivity. Stay awake, stay discerning, and stay prayerful. The vigilant soul is the victorious soul.

Prayer Nugget: Father, awaken my spirit from slumber. Make me sensitive to your voice and alert against every device of the enemy in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 17-20

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Date: Sunday, 26th October, 2025

Text: Colossians 4:12

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Epaphras was a man who understood that prayer is not a casual exercise but a spiritual contest. Paul described him as one who “always wrestled in prayer,” interceding fervently for believers to stand firm and mature in God’s will.

True prayer demands persistence, focus, and spiritual strength. Like Epaphras, we are called to wrestle in prayer until Heaven’s will prevails on Earth. This is not wrestling against God, but partnering with Him to enforce His plans against the resistance of darkness.

Wrestling demands resilience, toughness, and spiritual tenacity. A wrestler doesn’t enter the ring for a show; he enters with focus, readiness, and the determination to win. Likewise, as believers, we are called to stand strong in the Lord, fully equipped with the armor of God, for our battle is spiritual, not physical.

Every believer is called to this ministry of spiritual wrestling — to labor in intercession until change comes. Our victory is born and reinforced in the place of prayer and worship, for “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16).

Beloved, rise above casual prayer. Take your place as a spiritual wrestler. When you persist in prayer, chains break, heavens open, and God’s power is revealed.

Prayer Nugget: Father, ignite in me the spirit of fervent intercession. Make me a spiritual wrestler like Epaphras, standing strong in prayer until Your will is done on Earth, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 13–16

Date: Saturday, 25^th October, 2025

Text: Ephesians 6:13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

In every spiritual battle, victory is not for the fainthearted but for those who stand firm. The Bible does not tell us to run from the fight but to “stand.” Three times in Ephesians 6, Paul repeats this command — “stand,” “withstand,” and “stand therefore.” It is a call to steadfastness, not surrender.

Many begin the Christian journey with zeal, but when opposition comes, their faith wavers. Yet, the true test of spiritual maturity is not how loud we shout in victory, but how firmly we stand in adversity. When storms rage, when prayers seem delayed, when temptations persist — will you still stand?

Standing your ground means refusing to yield to fear or compromise. It means holding fast to the truth of God’s Word even when circumstances contradict it. It means guarding your heart, keeping your confession of faith, and trusting that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness.

Remember, the enemy’s aim is to move you out of position. If he can shake your confidence in God, he can weaken your resistance. But when you stand — clothed in righteousness, anchored in faith, and grounded in the Word — he must flee.

Beloved, do not fight in your own strength. Stand in the Lord’s might. When you’ve done all — prayed, believed, resisted — then keep standing. Your steadfastness is a declaration that Christ’s victory is your victory.

Standing firm is not passive — it is powerful faith in action. Stay rooted, stay unshaken, and watch God fight for you.

Prayer Nugget: Father, help me to stand firm in every trial. When the battle grows fierce, keep me steadfast and unmovable in faith. Let me never retreat, but always stand in victory, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 9–12

Date: Friday, 24^th October, 2025

Text: 2 Corinthians 10:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Every great victory in Scripture was born out of obedience. When Joshua marched around Jericho, it was not military strategy that brought the walls down — it was obedience to a divine instruction. When Peter cast his net at Jesus’ word, it was obedience that turned failure into abundance.

Many believers desire victory, yet they resist the very commands that would lead them there. Spiritual battles are not always won by strength, but by surrender — not by fighting harder, but by following God’s voice more closely.

Obedience aligns you with divine power. It positions you where God’s hand can work freely. Every act of obedience is an act of warfare — it silences the enemy and invites heaven’s intervention. The devil thrives where disobedience reigns, but he loses ground where believers walk in submission to God’s Word.

The Bible says, “Having in readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled” (2 Corinthians 10:6). That means obedience completes your authority in spiritual warfare. You cannot command what you refuse to obey.

Beloved, God is not just looking for mighty warriors, but obedient soldiers. The victory you seek may be waiting on the instruction you have delayed. Don’t argue — act. Don’t hesitate — obey. Each step of obedience builds spiritual momentum, and soon, what once resisted you will bow before you.

Victory is not in shouting louder, but in obeying faster. Every act of obedience weakens the enemy’s hold and strengthens your position in Christ.

Prayer Nugget: Father, teach me the power of obedience. Help me to hear your voice clearly and follow promptly. Break every resistance in me that delays your will in Jesus name

Bible in One Year: Luke 5–8

Date: Thursday, 23rd October, 2025

Text: 1 Peter 5:8

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. Every believer who has chosen to follow Christ has automatically enlisted in a war — not against flesh and blood, but against unseen forces of darkness. While some deny or downplay this reality, the enemy exploits ignorance and apathy to gain advantage.

The devil seldom attacks openly. He often comes subtly — through discouragement, distraction, compromise, or pride. He whispers lies that question God’s goodness and twists truth just as he did in Eden. His strategy has not changed: to deceive, divide, and destroy.

This is why the Word warns us: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

Recognizing the battle is the first step to victory. When you understand that your challenges are not merely physical but spiritual, you respond with prayer, not panic; with faith, not fear. You learn to stand your ground, fully clothed in the armour of God.

Beloved, don’t take life’s trials lightly. Every temptation, distraction, or delay could be a tactical move by the enemy to pull you off course. But take heart — the victory is already won in Christ! You are not fighting for victory, but from victory. Stay alert, stay discerning, and keep your eyes on Jesus.

Reflective Nugget: Awareness is the first line of defence. The battle is real — but so is your authority in Christ.

Bible in One Year: Luke 1–4

Date: Tuesday, 21^st October, 2025

Text: Ephesians 6:11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

 Samson was one of the strongest men who ever lived — a man anointed from birth, destined to deliver Israel from their enemies. Yet, despite his extraordinary power, Samson made one fatal mistake: he removed his spiritual armour.

At first, Samson’s strength was unmatched because he walked in obedience and separation unto God. But gradually, he began to take his consecration lightly. The same man who once tore a lion apart began to toy with temptation in Delilah’s lap. He forgot that no one wins spiritual battles while playing in the enemy’s camp.

When Samson disclosed the secret of his strength, he unknowingly laid down his armour. The Spirit of the Lord departed from him, and he became an easy prey for those he once conquered. Judges 16:20 records a sad statement: “He did not know that the Lord had departed from him.”

Beloved, many Christians today are like Samson — once on fire, now careless; once alert, now distracted. The enemy is subtle, and he often doesn’t attack frontally. He waits until the believer drops his guard — skips prayer, neglects the Word, or entertains small compromises.

We are living in times that demand unceasing spiritual vigilance. The Bible calls them “perilous times” because the forces of evil are working tirelessly- 2 Timothy 3:1. Every believer must wear the whole armor of God at all times.

The helmet of salvation guards your thoughts; keep it firm, for the battle often begins in the mind. The belt of truth must remain fastened — be grounded in the Word, for deception is Satan’s oldest trick. The breastplate of righteousness shields your heart from corruption. The shield of faith extinguishes every arrow of fear and doubt. The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, remains your weapon of victory- Ephesians 6:10-18.

Don’t take off your armour after a major victory or during a time of peace. Samson thought he was still strong — until he rose to fight and discovered too late that his power was gone. Stay alert, stay armed, and stay anchored in Christ. The one who keeps his armour on will never become the enemy’s victim.

Reflective Nugget: Have you allowed comfort, carelessness, or compromise to loosen your spiritual armour? Remember — victory belongs to those who remain watchful.

Bible in One Year: Mark 12-16

Date: Monday, 20^th October, 2025

Text: Matthew 8:5-13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

One thing that is constant about God is that He relates with each person at their individual level of faith. Three believers may pray to the same God about similar issues, yet receive different outcomes—not because God is partial, but because faith determines divine manifestation.

God can do all things, but He does not always do all things for everyone, simply because not everyone believes He can. Jesus repeatedly asked those who came to Him, “Do you believe I am able to do this?” (Matthew 9:28). Though the Lord knows our needs before we ask, He still seeks our partnership through faith. Faith is the platform that gives God permission to perform His wonders.

Wherever Jesus found faith, power was released without delay. The woman with the issue of blood said within herself, “If I may but touch His garment, I shall be made whole.” She didn’t wait for attention or ceremony; her faith touched heaven, and power flowed instantly. Before Jesus even turned to identify her, her miracle had already been sealed.

Faith is a spiritual currency—it purchases divine intervention. Your miracles can be faster than you think if your faith can carry it. The centurion in Matthew 8:5–13 understood this. When he pleaded with Jesus for his servant’s healing, the Master offered to come physically. But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof; speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”

That declaration moved Jesus. It was not a priest, nor a prophet, but a Roman soldier—a man of authority—who understood spiritual authority so deeply that Jesus marveled and said, “I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel.” The servant was healed that very moment.

Many of us, even today, still struggle to believe that God can move without physical touch or elaborate rituals. We think miracles only come through long prayers, mountain-top vigils, or dramatic deliverance sessions. But God’s power is not limited by distance, ceremony, or personality—it is released by faith.

Faith is not a religious performance; it is a spiritual conviction that God’s Word is final. Your miracle does not depend on the pastor’s proximity, but on your belief in God’s ability.

Action Nugget: Ask God to increase your faith. Your miracle is as close as your level of belief.

Bible in One Year: Mark 8-11

Date: Sunday, 19^th October, 2025

Text: Mark 1:17

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The word “follow” may seem simple, but in the context of discipleship, it carries deep spiritual weight. In Mark 1:17, when Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” He was not merely calling for companionship – He was calling for commitment and transformation.

In the early days of His ministry, there were different kinds of followers around Jesus. Some followed Him physically – walking in His presence, listening to His words, watching His miracles – yet their hearts remained untouched. They enjoyed His teachings but never allowed those words to change them. They followed because of the miracles, or for the bread and fish He freely gave. These were casual followers – present in body but distant in spirit.

But there was another group – the intentional followers. They opened their hearts to the convicting power of the Holy Spirit. They accepted His salvation, submitted to His lordship, and chose to be identified with Him even when it meant rejection, persecution, or loss. These were true disciples – not following only for what they can get, but for who He is.

The question today is: How are you following? Is your walk with Jesus just about proximity – being around His presence – or intimacy – being changed by His presence? Are you following for the bread, or because He is the Bread of Life?

Reflective Nugget: Following Jesus costs something, but it produces everything. The depth of your following determines the strength of your faith.

Bible in One Year: Mark 4-7