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 Date: Friday, 9^th May, 2025

Text: Daniel 6:1-24

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Both the prey and predator are created by God and they are meant to live out their days under the care of the Most High. Their unique nature and feeding patterns, namely carnivorous (flesh eater) and herbivorous (herb eater) were designed by God.

The predator and prey wake up every morning seeking for how to survive. For example, the lion looks up to God daily for its food; so does the deer. Whose prayer will God answer? Is it the prayer of the prey or that of the predator?

I once put this question to my children and I got different answers. The hawk hovers up in the sky looking for chicks to feed on. However, a chick that refuses to heed the warnings of the mother hen will surely be food for the hawk.

So a disobedient or rebellious prey will likely be an answer to the prayer of the predator. Look at the case of Daniel in the lion’s den. The lions, though hungry, could not consume him because god sent his angels and they shut the mouth of the lions. Why? The bible says, innocence was found in Daniel.

But God was still committed to answering the prayers of the hungry lions. So he fed the cats with the flesh of the men who had falsely accused Daniel. They were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones- Daniel 6:24.

So in the sovereignty of God, he feeds both the predator and the prey.

Reflective Nugget: Those who choose to tow the path of obedience like Daniel will be delivered from the den of the lions.

Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 1-7

Date: Wednesday, 7^th May, 2025

Text: Exodus 17:8-13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Behind the scenes both the forces of good and evil have their agenda and they write their scripts programming it to be acted on the stage of human life. Whose script you will play out depends on whose side you are on.

When there was a war between Joshua and the Amalekites, Moses was at the background with his hands lifted up. As long as Moses held up his arms, the Israelites won, but when he got tired and put his arms down, the Amalekites started winning.

When Moses’ arms grew tired, he was assisted by Aaron and Hur who brought a stone for him to sit on, while they stood beside him and held up his arms, holding them steady until the sun went down. In this way Joshua totally defeated the Amalekite- Exodus 17:11-13.

The Israelites had the upper hand when Moses’ hands remained lifted because then the host of Heaven took the lead in the battle but when his hands became weary and came down, the Amalekites had the upperhand because then the Israelites fought without divine assistance.

Are you already getting tired of lifting up your hands to the One who has power to fight for you?

Whenever you get tired  fight with your power alone, you lose the battle. Ask the Lord to strengthen you as you keep your hands lifted.

Spiritual battles are neither fought with physical weapons nor psychological tools. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5.

Engage the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, and pull down the strongholds of the enemy in your life in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, as I lift up my hands in faith and obedience, strengthen me and grant me victory in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 27-29

Date: Tuesday, 6^th May, 2025

Text: Ephesians 6:12-13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When I was in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria, a Senior Pastor in our church shared his experience after a vigil on a certain night. The vigil had ended around 2am and he was headed home. As he drove home, he reached a particular roundabout where he saw some witches and wizards having a strange meeting around this strategic location. He knew something diabolical was going on but he couldn’t place his finger on what exactly the coven was up to.

At about 2pm that same day, a ghastly motor accident took place around the same spot where the witches met earlier in the day. When the pastor heard the sad news he remembered the ugly sight he saw earlier in the morning.

A superficial observer would have blamed this accident on some physical factors like bad driving, terrible roads and other human considerations. However, behind the scene, the real programmers of the evil incident were not visible at the sight of the accident.

Today’s text says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:12-13

You need to surrender your life to the Lordship of Jesus and always prayerfully redeem each day from every evil program set up against it. May you not be a victim of blood sucking demons in Jesus name. You will not fall into the trap of the enemy in Jesus name.

Prophetic Nugget: On a daily basis, you will not be a victim  of evil script writers and programmers behind the scenes  but a victor in Jesus Name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 20-26

Date: Sunday, 4^th May, 2025

Text: Psalm 33:6-9

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When you watch a movie, you will only see the casts or actors on screen. However, on that set there are several crew members working behind the scenes- the cameramen, gaffers (light guys), movie director, production manager, script supervisor etc

Someone has described the world as a drama stage with humans as actors and several other invisible players working behind the scenes, both good and evil.

The fact that you don’t see the players behind the scenes does not mean they don’t exist. To a superficial observer, the heavens and earth came into existence on their own. But behind the scenes, we know that God spoke the Heavens and the Earth into existence- Genesis 1-2

In today’s text we learn that , “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea together ^]as a heap; He lays up the deep in storehouses.

“Let all the Earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done;He commanded, and it stood fast.” Psalm 33:6-9

Behind the scenes the Lord Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father, praying for you; he is busy interceding for you day and night- Romans 8:34. You may not see any evidence of his intercession immediately, but for as many as put their trust in him.

Prayer Nugget: Thank you Jesus for working behind the scenes, interceding for me. I will love you and do your will till the very end.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 17-19

Date: Saturday, 3^rd May, 2025

Text: Joshua 1:6-8

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The story was told of a man who invested in mining. He had done his research and knew that there were precious stones buried deep into the earth in a particular environment. So he bought the site and the heavy equipment he needed for the exploration of the mineral he was in search of.

The work began and he labored for several months digging and digging deeper into the earth determined to discover the precious stones. However, it seemed the more he dug, the farther the mineral relocated deeper into the Earth. The miner was getting discouraged and the work slowed down but continued.

At a point he started contemplating giving up the project as he began to see it as a waste of time. He struggled with the prospect of continuing. His purpose changed and he finally lost the motivation to continue. The work eventually stopped and he decided to put everything up for sale- both land and equipment. Since he was desperately determined to sell as quickly as possible, someone with a bright vision bought everything at a cheap, giveaway price.

The new buyer continued the work with renewed vigour and hope. After digging for a few more meters something happened one day. At one more stroke of the excavator, the miners discovered something very fascinating. They had reached the precious stones they were looking for.

In other words, the new buyer reaped the rewards of the labour of the original miner who was discouraged and gave up, not realizing he was nearer to his breakthrough than ever.

Friend, are you contemplating giving up on that God-given project? Don’t play into the hands of discouragement and lose your vision.

God told Joshua saying, “Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.” Joshua 1:6

If Joshua needed divine inner strength and good courage to complete the project God gave him, you need them more. Don’t abandon that project because you are nearer to your breakthrough than ever.

Prayer Nugget: I come against every spirit of failure and abandoned project in Jesus Name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 13-16

Date: Friday, 2^nd May, 2025

Text: Jeremiah 29:11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

About twenty one years ago I visited the University Of Jos, Plateau State in the North Central part of Nigeria. There I met a fascinating young Cameroonian postgraduate student. By then he was a man around his early thirties who had lost his sight at the age of twelve.

His eyes were wide open and looked very bright and clear but he was completely blind. He narrated his story saying he was not born blind but one day while he was outside in their house premises, the weather suddenly changed and it became dark and windy as though it was about to rain. Something like a whirlwind blew some sand into his eyes and he cried out for help. He tried to clean off the dust but the situation got worse and that was the last time he saw.

Before I met him he was already blind for over twenty years. However, he did not allow his predicament to limit him. He had attended the School For The Blind and graduated successfully. He went ahead to bag his degree and later became a Lecturer in the School for The Blind. His job was so lucrative that among his eleven non-blind siblings he was the most financially buoyant and stable.

Though he was the only blind person among his 11 siblings, the others who were not blind and their aged mother depended on him for survival. What a paradox of life!

When asked for the meaning of his Cameroonian native name, he said, it literally means , “Eyes”. In other words the one who had no sight became the eyes of the family.

He was so ambitious that he still left the shores of his country to further his studies in Nigeria, when I met him. He was so jovial that you couldn’t be around him and not laugh. He was very warm, accommodating and so disciplined that one day while eating from a plate of rice (he cooked many meals by himself), he finished his food without a grain falling to the ground. Even many of us with two bright eyes find that difficult.

Don’t allow yourself to be weighed down by your challenges. His plan for you are not for evil but for good to give you hope and a future- Jeremiah 29:11.

Prophetic Nugget: Rise brilliantly above your challenges because there is ability in every disability.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 10-12

Date: Thursday, 1^st May, 2025

Text: Psalm 121:1-8.

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Today is the 121^st day of this year and I encourage you to pray with Psalm 121:1-8. As you lift up eyes unto the hills of the Lord, may you find help in Jesus Name. This month may you receive urgent help from the Lord who made the made Heaven and Earth.

He will not let you fall; your protector is always awake. The protector of Israel never dozes or sleeps. The Lord will guard you; he is by your side to protect you. The Sun will not hurt you during the day, nor the Moon during the night. The Lord will protect you from all danger; he will keep you safe.He will protect you as you come and go now and forever.in Jesus Name.

Your labour will be backed up with divine favour; your disgrace will give way to his grace In Jesus Name.

Let us pray.

Prayer Nuggets

1. Father I thank you for bringing me into this brand new month in Jesus name.
2. Father please, show me your mercy, forgive and cleanse me from every form of unrighteousness.
3. I lift up my eyes to you, Father, please, send urgent help to me in Jesus Name.
4. Father, please, let your grace wipe away all my disgrace in Jesus Name.
5. Father, please, defend and fight my battles for me while I hold my peace in Jesus Name.
6. Father, please, protect my going and coming all through this month in Jesus Name.
7. I redeem the days of this month from all forms of evil and I decree all shall be well with me, my household and my loved ones in Jesus Name.
8. Add your personal prayer requests.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 7-9

Date: Wednesday, 30^th April, 2025

Text: Exodus 4:1-13

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When God called Moses for a special assignment, the man declined. He even asked God to send someone else because he was a stammerer. The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Exodus 4:11-12

Humanly thinking one would think Moses should have received his healing at this point but he did not. God was trying to prove a point. The Lord preferred to use him with his disability.

Your disability cannot stop God from using you, therefore, stop looking down on yourself.

Paul The Apostle, a very highly anointed man of God had a thorn in his flesh- an affliction that left him tortured. Three times He pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But God declined his request instead he said to him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

The apostle had access to surpassingly great revelations that could easily puff him up. so in order to keep him from being excessively proud, God allowed the challenge in his life- 2 Corinthians 12:7-8.

Some of the most powerful christian hymns we sing today were composed by saints that were born blind and remained blind till they went to be with the Lord. Yet they made more impact in the world than many without any physical disability.The grace of God was sufficient for them.

A very good example was Fanny J. Crosby, an American missionary, poet, lyricist, and composer. She was a prolific hymnist who wrote more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed. She was the composer of the popular hymns “Blessed Assurance”,  “Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour”, “To God Be The Glory” etc

You will not be swallowed up in that challenge.  Don’t limit yourself because of a disability or health challenge. There is ability in that disability.

Prophetic Nugget: The name of the Lord will be glorified in that physical health challenge or disability in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 5-6

Date: Tuesday, 29^th April, 2025

Text: Psalm 100:5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Today’s text says, “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” Psalm 100:5

He is good when things are bright and when things are dull. He remains good when you are in health or in sickness. His character does not turn to evil whether you are rich or poor. Indeed seasons may change but the Most High doesn’t. He is a Covenant-Keeping God irrespective of the weather.

No wonder the prophet Habakkuk said, “Even though the fig trees have no fruit and no grapes grow on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no grain, even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty, I will still be joyful and glad, because the Lord God is my savior.” Habbakuk 3:17-18

Truly the Lord is good but situations may sometimes present themselves to prove otherwise. The cloud may seem dark for sometime but the word of God says, “Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning” Psalm 30:5

Are you currently passing through a situation where you doubt the goodness of the Most High? That is exactly what the devil wants to achieve. He is all out to prove that God is not good; don’t fall for his trap. That current situation will soon pass. The cloud will soon pass away and the Sun will shine again. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice. Your tomorrow in Christ is alright in Jesus name.

Prophetic Nugget: That current situation will soon pass; your testimony will be full and you will laugh last in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 1-4

Date: Sunday, 27^th April, 2025

Text: Hebrews 4:14-15

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Are you feeling lonely, dejected and frustrated? Does it seem everything is going against you and there seems to be no way no matter how hard you try? Do you feel abandoned, betrayed and stranded? Today’s message is for you.

The Lord Jesus left his glory in Heaven and he humbled himself to appear in human form dwelling amongst us. He did this to identify with our weaknesses and frailties.

He knows exactly how you feel. He knows your pains, worries, anxieties and concerns.

While the children of Israel traveled in the wilderness to the Promised Land, they passed through a lot of difficulties. However, in all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old- Isaiah 63:9.

Whenever you feel sorrowful, disappointed or dejected, remember the Lord Jesus Christ has passed through worse situations. He knows how you feel and is standing beside you to strengthen and comfort you on all sides.

Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin. Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God.

Feel free to approach his throne of mercy and ask for grace anytime you are in need.

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank you for your Son Jesus Christ who feels what we feel.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 24-25