God’s Oracle Devotionals

Date: Friday, 20^th September, 2024

Text: Genesis 41: 25-44

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

In order to promote a man God can change times and seasons in his favour. The ‘Remote Control’ of the whole world is in his hand and he can flip the channels at will to favour any of his children.

Joseph was a happy child of his father. He was well loved and given a coat of many colours. All was going well until he lost his connection to his family and became a slave in a foreign land.

He was a man that God promised a great future but things were going from good to bad and from bad to worse. Eventually he landed in prison yet he maintained his integrity and great relationship with God.

The word of God says, “But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.” Genesis 39:21-23

Joseph tried to negotiate his way out of prison by asking one of the king pharaoh’s officials to help him get state pardon. But the man forgot him inside the prison until God himself stepped into the situation- Genesis 40:9-15; 23.

When the time came for Joseph to be set free and promoted, the Controller of times and seasons caused the king to have dreams that disturbed him. God made sure that he hid the interpretation of the dream from all the magicians.

The solution did not come until Joseph was brought into the picture and finally his elevation came.

No matter the condition you may be currently, just make sure you maintain your integrity with God and he will surely arise and have mercy on you in due time.

Prayer Nugget: Father, arise and have mercy on me; favour me this season in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 19^th September, 2024

Text: Daniel 2:21-23

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

One constant thing about life is change. Times and seasons change. In agriculture we understand that different crops are favoured by different seasons because the amount of rainfall, sunshine, humidity and other factors required for the optimal growth of different crops vary.

The fact that a crop is not yielding its fruit at a particular season does not make it barren or deficient. At its own time it would yield a good harvest. If you are operating under the management of Christ, there is nothing wrong with you. Just because things are not working now does not mean the fault is yours.

The Controller of times and seasons makes everything beautiful in his own time- Ecclesiastes 3:11a

Several years ago a brother was looking for job but got none. He was so brilliant and hardworking that he completed two undergraduate engineering programs concurrently, one a degree, the other a higher national diploma- both from very highly reputable federal institutions. He graduated with flying colours.

Despite these two great engineering qualifications he could not move forward. By the time he called me he was already frustrated and almost weeping on the phone asking me to pray for him. I did and also encouraged him to use his spare time to take some international exams, he did and before you know it he got admission into a foreign university in the USA with scholarships. He had since settled in America working and even married.

You are very close to your breakthrough. Just keep your faith alive and remain hardworking. The Controller of times and seasons will work out situations in your favour in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, arrange times and seasons to favour me in Jesus Name.

Date: Wednesday, 18^th September, 2024

Text: Proverbs 11:8

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Our Lord Jesus Christ gave the golden rule which says, ^“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” Matthew 7:12. In other words, treat all like you want to be treated. But unfortunately many don’t follow this rule. If Haman had followed this rule he would not have died so cheaply. The gallows he built to destroy Mordecai was used to hang him- Esther 7:10.

The word of God says, “Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.”  Proverbs 26:27

When the enemies of Daniel were coming up with their evil plans little did they realize that it would boomerang on them.  The hungry lions refused to devour Daniel because God had sent his angels to shut their mouths.

Concerning Daniel the word of God came to pass which says, “The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.” Proverbs 11:8

I pray for you that every evil trap the enemy has set against you will boomerang on him in Jesus name.

The evil seed they sowed germinated within 24hours and they were used to replace the same Daniel they attempted to kill. The worst part of it was that their families too suffered the death penalty with them- Daniel 6. The wicked indeed fell by his own wickedness- Proverbs 11:5b.

Action Nugget: Sow with love!

Date: Monday, 16^th September, 2024

Text: Galatians 6:7-10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Every action we put up is a seed. Being a seed it would obey the laws of harvest which says you reap whatever you sow. Apart from that the harvest is always more than the seed and thirdly, the harvest does not happen the same day you sow; that means the reward or consequence of every deed may not happen till a later date.

The word of God says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”Galatians 6:7-10 NIV

You sow to please the flesh when you invest your time pursuing things that boosts your sinful nature and suppresses your divine nature. For example when you feast your eyes on pornographic content, you are sowing to the flesh and you are going to reap the harvest of adultery, fornication, masturbation etc; thereby damning your soul.

Again, someone who invests his time on night clubbing and wild partying would reap the harvest of drunkenness and sexual immorality leading to everlasting destruction.

The one who invests his time feasting on the word of God, listening to soul edifying evangelistic messages, fellowshipping with the Spirit and other like-minded brethren is sowing to please the Holy Spirit and would reap the harvest of holiness, sanctification, Holy Spirit baptism and other supernatural spiritual encounters with God.

Action Nugget: Sow wisely!

Date: Sunday, 15^th September, 2024

Text: Proverbs 21:18

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When king Herod arrested Apostle Peter with the intention to kill him the next day, the church prayed all night asking God to rescue him. God sent his angel to deliver the apostle. He was set free from the prison without opening the prison doors. All sixteen (16) soldiers guarding the prison were still there armed to the teeth.

The next day when Peter was to be executed, they found the prison cell empty. After king Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the soldiers and ordered that they be executed- Acts 12:1-24

In the same chapter King Herod himself was divinely set up for destruction. He was flattered by subjects who called his voice that of a god. He was idolized and he did not reject it.  Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.

Seventeen (17) people, namely,  the king and sixteen (16) soldiers  lost their lives in place of Peter’s. You why?

The word of God says, “The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.” Proverbs 21:18

When you live a holy life, God is committed to securing and protecting you. You will not die before your time.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the grace to continually live a life of obedience to your word in Jesus name.

Date: Saturday, 14^th September, 2024

Text: Psalm 34:1-22

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The fact that believers live in a world where there is a predominance sinful men, we are not immune to trouble. God has not promised us a trouble-free life but he has promised to deliver us out of every trouble. An unbeliever does not have the same assurance of deliverance until he runs to Jesus for salvation.

Concerning the righteous, the psalmist said, “They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” Psalm 34: 5-7

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.” Psalm 34:19-21

The Father will do everything possible to fight for and protect his own. They are the apple of his eyes- (Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalm 17:8). They are, “A chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people; a people called out of darkness into His marvelous light” 1 Peter 2:9.

He will never ignore their cries when they call. He ensures that the Sun does not smite them by day, nor the Moon by night. He dispatches his holy angels to lift them up in their hands so that they don’t strike their feet against a stone.

If you are not yet living a life of righteousness you have unknowingly given the devil a free licence to afflict you without any hope of deliverance. Be wise and make a U-turn today!

Prayer Nugget: Father, thank you for saving my soul and giving me the assurance of triumph in Jesus name.

Date: Friday, 13^th September, 2024

Text: Acts 6:3

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When most reputable companies give employees jobs, they do their background checks of the individuals they are employing. In fact they even request for referees and guarantors; some international employers even request for Police Report; just to be sure that they are not dealing with the wrong employee.

There was a case of someone mentioned as one of the newly appointed Deacons in a church. When his name was pronounced there was a serious uproar from the members as they verbally protested against his appointment. On investigating it was learnt that this fellow had defrauded many of the congregants, hence the protest. Out of shame, he was forced to leave that church.

His problem was a lack of good report.

When there was a welfare administration problem in the church Deacons were selected and part of the selection committee’s mandate was to pick, “Seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom….”Acts 6:3. Again concerning the appointment of bishops, the word of God says, “Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” 1Timothy 3:7

That been established it is also necessary to understand that the other extreme should be avoided. Some folks turn themselves to pretenders and hypocrites while trying to please men. God is not asking us to pretend to be who we are not in the process of trying to please men. Rather, we should please him first and also have good testimonies in our dealing with others.

Prayer Nugget: Father, please, grant me grace to conduct myself wisely in all my dealings in Jesus name.

Date: Thursday, 12^th September, 2024

Text: 1 Samuel 16:14-19

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Nobody exists in isolation. The saying that no man is an island to himself suggests that no one is self-sufficient. We are social beings that interact with and need one another. Whether you realize it or not people are watching you from far and near and they make their inferences and conclusions about your personality. You may either agree or disagree, the truth is that the conclusions they make about you go a long way to determine your future, be it good or bad.

Just like we get report cards from school which determine a lot about our future; people have their unwritten report cards which they carry about in their hearts concerning others around them.

David was just minding his business as a shepherd boy tending his father’s sheep and practising with his harp. Little did he know that people were observing, watching and forming their opinions about him.

The D-day finally came when his report was to speak for him. King Saul was having mental issues because the Spirit of the Lord had departed from him. He needed an anointed musician to minister to him; then somebody gave a good report about David. He said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him. Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.” 1 Samuel 16:18-19

What a fantastic recommendation! They rolled out his social CV and the king had no option but to employ the services of David, an unknown shepherd boy from the rural village of Bethlehem. He started wining and dining with the king just because somebody recommended him.

Some people say they don’t care what people say about them. You have to care so as to build a good reputation before God and Man.

Action Nugget: People’s opinion about you can make or mar you. Be careful!

Date: Monday, 9^th September, 2024

Text: Mark 7: 25-30

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

When God is your only option you leave him with no other choice but to attend to you. But when you have alternative plans he may wait for you to exhaust all your human options before stepping into your case; this is because his glory will not be shared with anybody- Isaiah 42:8

The word of God says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. This simply means you should put all your eggs in God’s basket. He is reliable and dependable- a Covenant keeping God. He will not allow you to be put to shame.

 In today’s text, a woman, whose daughter had an evil spirit in her, heard about Jesus and came to him at once and fell at his feet. The woman was a Gentile, born in the region of Phoenicia in Syria. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus answered, “Let us first feed the children. It isn’t right to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s leftovers!”

So Jesus said to her, “Because of that answer, go back home, where you will find that the demon has gone out of your daughter!” She went home and found her child lying on the bed; the demon had indeed gone out of her- Mark 7: 25-30.

Wait on Him only and your case situation will bring God all the glory in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I choose to place all my hopes in you; help my unbelief in Jesus name.

Date: Saturday, 7^th September, 2024

Text: John 11:1-14; 38-43

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

God never comes late to rescue his own. When there appears to be a delay, God might have allowed it for his own glory. Sometimes he may decide to show up in the nick of time.

When he heard that Lazarus was sick to the point of death, he stayed where he was two more days. But Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” John 11:4

Lazarus’ family already gave up all hopes and buried him; then Jesus Christ came to the scene. The stone covering the tomb was rolled away and the dead glory was restored.

The reason why Lazarus’ case became so special, striking, and popular is because his resurrection happened four days after burial. The delay of Jesus made the testimony more special. If he had been woken up a few hours after he died, some people would say, “Maybe he just fainted; he did not really die.”

But Christ deliberately waited until his case became “hopeless” so that by the time the miracle took place everybody will know that indeed a mighty miracle had taken place and all the glory went to God.

You may not know but the Lord knows what to do about your case. Your delay is over from today and your situation will not end in shame in Jesus name.

Prayer Nugget: Father, I trust in you and I believe my situation will bring you glory in Jesus name.