God’s Oracle Devotionals

Date: Friday, 19^th September, 2025

Text: Ephesians 1:18-23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

It is entirely possible to be sincerely wrong. Many people in our world today live under such deception without realizing it. Their daily lives are influenced—indeed, deluded—by the arch-enemy of their souls, the devil.

This is why Jesus prayed for His enemies on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). He interceded for His tormentors because He understood that their actions stemmed from ignorance. Those who persecuted Him believed they knew exactly what they were doing—but in truth, they did not. As Scripture says, “The god of this age [Satan] has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Consider this: the very day a lunatic realizes he is insane is the day his healing begins. King Nebuchadnezzar experienced this reality firsthand. Because of his pride, he was divinely struck with madness for seven years. During that time, he lived like a wild animal—eating grass, dwelling in the wilderness, his body soaked with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like eagle’s feathers and his nails like bird’s claws—until at last he acknowledged that God, not man, is sovereign over the kingdoms of the world (Daniel 4:25–35).

Nebuchadnezzar’s condition was a punishment for arrogance, a humbling lesson permitted by God, even through the enemy’s affliction.

Many today are in a similar spiritual state. Outwardly they may seem fine, but inwardly they are blinded and bound by the devil. Some are enslaved by drug addiction that slowly destroys their lives. Others are trapped in sexual immorality, pornography, and related sins. You may even find an educated woman, in her “right senses” dressed scantily and immodestly—blind to the spiritual danger she faces.

Are you blinded by Satan? If so, pray as Paul did: “That the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe” (Ephesians 1:18–19a).

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, open my eyes of understanding today; enlighten me that I may see the glorious light of the gospel of Christ in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Hosea 5-9

Date: Wednesday, 17^th September, 2025

Text: John 4:34

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

We are all on this side of eternity for a definite purpose, and our days have been set by the One who sent us. Therefore, we must “work the works of Him who sent us while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work.”

Serve Him now, while you have the opportunity. Remember your Creator and do His will while you still have the breath of life.

To fulfill your days is to know God personally and live under His guidance. It means surrendering and submitting to Him, agreeing with His ways, and walking in obedience to His will, ways, and counsel (Amos 3:3). It is to love what God loves and to hate what He hates—to love righteousness and reject iniquity.

A fulfilled life is lived when you do what God has ordained and designed you to do. Jesus declared, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work” (John 4:34).

One clear sign of fulfilling your purpose is the deep joy and satisfaction that comes from doing God’s will. This joy runs so deep that it sustains you even through rough seasons and raging storms.

Like the Apostle Paul, may we be able to declare at the end of our journey:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:7–8, NIV)

Reflective Nugget: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his soul?

Bible in One Year: Hosea 1-4

Date: Tuesday, 16^th September, 2025

Text: 2 Timothy 1:7

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

If you ever encounter an angel in his glorious form, the very first words you would likely hear are, “Don’t be afraid.” Angels, clothed in dazzling glory and mighty power, can appear overwhelming to the human eye. Yet God’s message through them is consistent: fear is not from Him. Scripture reminds us, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Fear can paralyze you, shake your confidence, and rob you of balance. Indeed, from a natural perspective, life presents many reasons to fear—uncertainties, daunting challenges, and situations that seem impossible to overcome. But appearances can be deceiving.

When you choose to trust God and take Him at His Word—recognizing that the spiritual realm is even more real than the physical—you will find fresh courage. In 2 Kings 6:8–17, the prophet Elisha and his servant were surrounded in Dothan by the Aramean king’s vast army of horses and chariots. Seeing the threat, the servant panicked and cried out in fear.

But Elisha responded calmly: “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” He prayed for the servant’s eyes to be opened—and God answered. Suddenly, the servant saw the hills ablaze with horses and chariots of fire: God’s mighty army encircling and protecting them.

This same God surrounds you today. If you belong to Him, you have no reason to fear. His promise is sure: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5), and “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Stand firm in His love, power, and presence—and don’t be afraid.

Prayer Nuggets: Father, thank you for your ever-abiding presence in my life. I pray for fresh grace and inner strength to keep trusting in you. I cast out every spirit of fear in my life in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Daniel 9-12

Date: Sunday, 14^th September, 2025

Text: Revelation 4:10-11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Our God is great, and He alone is greatly to be praised. He answers to no one and no one can challenge His decisions. He lifts up whomever He chooses and humbles whomever He wills. Truly, He is the Sovereign God who does as He pleases.

In heaven, the twenty-four elders bow before Him in awe, casting their crowns at His feet. They acknowledge that He is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power because all things were created by Him and for His pleasure. This reminds us that our lives, gifts, and accomplishments exist to bring Him glory.

Romans 9:20–21 paints the same picture: He is the Potter, and we are the clay. The clay cannot question the Potter’s design. Submitting to His will is not only wise—it is the pathway to peace and blessing. When we magnify God, He lifts us up. As we exalt Him above our problems, He moves us from minimum to maximum, from struggle to strength.

Too often, people magnify their problems instead of magnifying their God. But your challenges, no matter how great, are never greater than His power. Choose to exalt the Lord above every difficulty. Praise Him continually, lift Him above your worries, and watch Him handle every situation in Jesus’ name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I praise you for you alone are worthy to be praised and adored. I lift you above all my challenges in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Daniel 6-8

Date: Saturday, 13^th September, 2025

Text: Psalm 100:4-5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Psalmist says, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations” (Psalm 100:4–5).

It’s easy to proclaim God’s goodness when life feels pleasant and everything aligns with our plans. But when storms rage or prayers seem unanswered, can you still confidently say, “God is good”?

True faith shines brightest in adversity. God’s goodness is not defined by our circumstances—it is His unchanging nature. Even when we don’t understand His ways, His plans for us remain steady: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11).

The Apostle Paul affirms this hope: “And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). What may look like a setback today is being woven into His greater plan for your life.

Beloved, no matter what season you are in—whether in abundance or in need, on the mountaintop or in the valley—hold fast to this truth: God is good, and He is working all things together for your good.

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank You for Your unchanging goodness and everlasting mercy. Please, help me trust Your plans and purpose even when I don’t fully understand the details in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Daniel 1-5

Date: Friday, 12^th September, 2025

Text: Hebrews 12:1-2

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

One of the marks that distinguishes the successful from the unsuccessful is the ability to sacrifice now in order to gain later. It takes inner strength and willpower to shift our focus from instant gratification to future reward.

Many struggle to grasp the value of postponing short-term pleasure for long-term benefit. Some even understand the principle—knowing you can’t “eat your cake and have it”—but still lack the discipline to act on it.

Hebrews 12:16 warns us about Esau, describing him as “godless” because he despised his birthright. Faced with hunger, he traded his inheritance for a single meal. Instead of despising the pangs of hunger, he treated with contempt the priceless gift of leadership within the family and the double portion of inheritance that came with it. A temporary craving cost him a lasting heritage (Genesis 25:29–34; Hebrews 12:16).

In today’s text, we see our Lord Jesus Christ Himself enduring the agony of the Cross, despising its shame (Hebrews 12:1–2). He looked beyond the suffering to the eternal joy set before Him. His example shows us that today’s sacrifice can open the door to tomorrow’s glory.

Are there areas in your life where immediate comfort tempts you to abandon God’s greater plan? What “birthright” might you be in danger of trading for momentary satisfaction?

Prayer Nugget: Father, please help me to fix my eyes on Jesus and to value eternal rewards over fleeting pleasures. Give me the strength to endure temporary discomfort so I may walk in Your perfect will and receive the blessings You have prepared for me, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 44-48

Date: Thursday, 11^th September, 2025

Text: Genesis 1:1–3

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

One of the most powerful lessons from the creation story is this: greatness can emerge from chaos and emptiness. Darkness and confusion do not signal the end of hope—they are an invitation to welcome the King of Glory into your situation.

God is the Father of Lights, and only He can shine His glory into your life, driving away every shadow. He alone can bring structure, stability, and harmony where there was once disorder. He has the power to replace turmoil with peace and to transform what seems broken into something meaningful and purposeful.

In Genesis 1:1–3, we see the Father of Lights at work:

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

When God spoke light into existence, clarity came, and the process of restoration began. The same God who ordered creation can bring order to your life today.

In which area of your life do you feel chaos or emptiness right now? Invite the Father of Lights into that space.

Prayer Nugget: Father of Lights, speak Your light into my darkness. Bring Your peace and order into every area of my life that feels empty or chaotic. I ask that You create something beautiful from every ugly situation in my life in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 40-43

Date: Tuesday, 9^th September, 2025

Text: Galatians 6:9

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Bible is filled with powerful illustrations that emphasize the truth that greatness requires patience and process.

Joseph received a dream of greatness as a teenager, yet he only saw its fulfillment in his 30s. His journey took him through slavery, false accusation, and imprisonment before God lifted him to the throne of Egypt (Genesis 37–41). What looked like delay was actually preparation—the waiting season became his training ground for the weight of responsibility.

Patience is indeed the key to manifestation (Galatians 6:9). David was anointed as king while still a shepherd boy, but he did not ascend the throne immediately. Instead, he spent about fourteen years tending sheep, playing the harp, and running from place to place to escape Saul’s pursuit. That long waiting period refined his character, strengthened his courage, and deepened his faith (1 Samuel 16–2 Samuel 5).

Abraham, the father of faith, waited 25 years for the fulfillment of God’s promise in Isaac. The waiting season stretched his faith to the limit, but it ended in a glorious testimony (Genesis 21:1-3).

Above all, our ultimate example—the Lord Jesus Christ—spent 30 years in preparation for a ministry that lasted only 3½ years. Yet those few years of impact continue to transform the world for all eternity.

Beloved, do not despise the days of waiting and preparation. Do not abort your destiny through impatience. Trust the process, invest in your growth, deepen your foundation, and in due season, you will walk into your greatness.

The Word of God assures us: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9).

Key Nugget: If God is making you wait, He is also making you ready.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 36-39

Date: Monday, 8^th September, 2025

Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1; 11

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Great things don’t happen overnight. Every lasting achievement requires a process, and process takes time. The bigger your vision, the longer it may take to see it come to pass. Nature itself teaches us this principle: a rat can give birth about twelve times in a year, a dog about six times, a cow once a year, but an elephant requires nearly two full years before it delivers. Yet, the elephant produces something far more significant. The size of the result often determines the length of the process.

In the same way, the taller a building is intended to be, the deeper and stronger its foundation must go. No one sees the foundation while it is being laid, but it determines whether the building will stand or collapse. The more weight you want to carry, the more time and effort must be invested in preparation.

Consider also the difference between a car and a trailer. A car may arrive at its destination faster, but the load it delivers cannot compare with that of a trailer carrying tons of goods. The issue is not about who arrives first, but about the quality and impact of what is delivered.

This is a lesson many overlook in life. Many desire greatness, but they never attain it because they lack patience and adequate preparation. Dreams are often aborted prematurely because people cannot endure the waiting season.

In life, quick results may seem attractive, but lasting impact requires patience, preparation, and perseverance. The size of your dream determines the length and intensity of your preparation. Quick success often collapses because it lacks depth.

The word of God says, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: He hath made everything beautiful in his time- Ecclesiastes 3:1; 11

Rushing ahead of God’s timing may lead to premature abortion of destiny.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, strengthen me in my season of preparation. Help me to patiently endure the process that will lead me to greatness in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 33-35

Date: Sunday, 7^th September, 2025

Text: Matthew 16:13–17

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

We all hold different views on various matters of life. Your position on an issue may not align with mine, and this is understandable for many reasons. We come from diverse backgrounds, our levels of understanding differ, and our exposure, education, age, gender, and life experiences all shape the way we see things.

But this raises an important question: whose view is truly superior? Is it that of the most educated, the most exposed, the wealthiest, the wisest, or the oldest?

On one occasion, Jesus Himself put this matter to the test. He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then He asked them directly, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter responded, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus declared, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 16:13–17).

Notice this: the only person who got the right answer did so, not by intellect, education, or experience, but by revelation from the Father. In the same way, while human opinions may differ, only the Father’s view is correct, standard, and acceptable. “Let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4).

If we have truly surrendered our lives to Christ, then our will must be surrendered to His will, and our views must give way to His view. To do otherwise is nothing short of spiritual arrogance and rebellion. His view is always best because He is our Maker. The creature can never outthink the Creator, just as a product can never outsmart its manufacturer. Beyond this, He is the only wise God, our Saviour and Lord.

Therefore, it is both safe and wise to submit to His perspective. That is why the Word of God remains the final authority on every issue of life.

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank you for the grace to know you. Help me to always surrender my view to yours in Jesus name.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 31-32