YOUR LIGHT MUST SHINE

DECEMBER 31, 2025

Ye are the light of the world... Let your

light so shine before men, that they may

see your good works, and glorify your

Father which is in heaven

(Matthew 5:14,16).

Light is that which describes; it gives direction. Light

doesn’t argue with darkness; it simply shines and

dispels darkness. You’re the light of the world; that means

your presence in any environment dispels darkness and

brings enlightenment. It brings guidance and reveals truth.

Your life as a Christian is meant to expose deception,

bring hope, and illuminate the path of righteousness for

others. God expects His glory in you to radiate through

every part of your daily living. He wants His life and

righteousness to be visible through your words, your

conduct, your love-walk, and through your witnessing.

Notice again the profundity of the Master’s statement

about you: “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is

set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a

candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick;

and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let

your light so shine before men, that they may see

your good works, and glorify your Father which is in

heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

Refuse to be a hidden Christian. Let your faith speak.

Let your compassion lead. Let your words, actions and

outlook on life reflect your convictions about Christ and

His glorious Gospel. Even those who are yet to read the

Bible should read Christ in you, for you’re His Epistle (2

Corinthians 3:3). You’re the effulgence of His glory.

Therefore, illuminate your world, your environment

and the lives of those around you with the life and light of

Christ that’s in you. Isaiah 60:1 declares, “Arise, shine;

for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen

upon thee.” This isn’t optional; it’s a divine mandate. God

has made you a burning and a shining light. So light up

your world with the Gospel of His truth, righteousness and

grace. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for making me the light of the

world. I shine brightly in my world today, illuminating

lives with your love, truth and grace. My light draws men

to Christ and glorifies you always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Philippians 2:14-15 NLT; Isaiah 60:1-3; Ephesians 5:8;Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 22 & Malachi 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 5:24-32 & Nehemiah 1-2

CALLED TO INHERIT ALL THINGS

DECEMBER 30, 2025

In whom also we have obtained an

inheritance, being predestinated

according to the purpose of him who

worketh all things after the counsel of

his own will (Ephesians 1:11).

God’s purpose in Christ wasn’t just to save us

from sin; it was to bring us into our inheritance,

an inheritance rooted in the blessing of Abraham. The

Bible says we are heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ

(Romans 8:17). That means everything that belongs to

Christ belongs to you in the same way and measure that

it belongs to Him.

So, what are the things that belong to Christ? What’s

the extent of His inheritance? The Bible says the whole

world and everything therein belongs to Him: “The earth

is the LORD's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and

they that dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1). The Apostle Paul

in Ephesians 3:8 AMPC also gives us a glimpse into the

limitless and unfathomable extent of His inheritance: “To

me, though I am the very least of all the saints (God’s

consecrated people), this grace (favor, privilege) was

granted and graciously entrusted: to proclaim to

the Gentiles the unending (boundless, fathomless,

incalculable, and exhaustless) riches of Christ [wealth

which no human being could have searched out].”

This describes the degree or magnitude of your

inheritance in Christ. You own what He owns because

you’re one with Him. This isn’t something to be hoped

for in the distant future. Ephesians 1:11 says you’ve

already obtained an inheritance. That’s past tense. You’re

a possessor now. Through Christ, you have access to

everything that belongs to the Father—wisdom, wealth,

peace, authority, and glory.

Even more, Ephesians 1:14 calls the Holy Spirit the

“earnest” of our inheritance, the deposit or down payment

that guarantees we own everything in Christ. If God gave

you His Spirit, then everything else is included. It helps

you further understand the words of the Spirit through the

Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:21-22, “Therefore let no

man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether

Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or

death, or things present, or things to come; all are

yours.”

Refuse to think small. Don’t see yourself as

disadvantaged. You’re chosen, predestined and positioned

for greatness. Think, talk, and live with the consciousness

that all things are yours in Christ Jesus: “According as his

divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain

unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him

that hath called us to glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).

CONFESSION

I’ve obtained an inheritance in Christ; all things are

mine. The blessing of Abraham is working in me. I walk

in dominion, fruitfulness and divine favour. I live in the

reality of my inheritance in Christ today, in Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 8:16-17; Galatians 4:7; Ephesians 1:11-14;1 Corinthians 3:21-22 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 21 & Malachi 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 5:12-23 & Ezra 9-10

WE REIGN BY HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS

DECEMBER 29, 2025

For if by one man's offence death

reigned by one; much more they which

receive abundance of grace and of the

gift of righteousness shall reign in life by

one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).

Did you notice from our opening scripture that

righteousness is a gift from God? It's not something

you're going to work out or attain by your good works or

“performance.” Rather, it’s a gift you have to receive. It’s

been given to the whole world, but have you received it?

You've got to receive it if you haven’t done so; all you

have to do is believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and say,

“Lord, I accept and receive your righteousness. I confess

that you’re Lord of my life, believing in my heart that

God raised you from the dead. Amen.” He makes you as

righteous as Himself because what He gives you is His

own righteousness. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath

made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we

might be made the righteousness of God in him.”

Also, Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore being justified

by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord

Jesus Christ.” Notice it didn’t say being justified by how

much money you have or how much you struggle to please

God. Rather, it says being justified by faith, we have peace

with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. What is it to be

justified?

It means to be declared righteous. It actually means

to be declared not guilty, discharged and acquitted. How

gracious the Lord is! He acquitted us; so, what about our

sins? Before we were born again, they were washed in His

blood; when we believed and confessed His Lordship, we

became new creatures without a past and thus justified.

Hallelujah!

Then He tells us something remarkable that happens

with those who receive this gift of righteousness: they reign

in life: “...much more surely will those who receive

[God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the

free gift of righteousness...reign as kings in life...”

(Romans 5:17 AMPC). In Christianity, we’re not victims,

paupers or beggars. In true Christianity, we reign in life

by Jesus Christ. He gave us His Name to live by; so, we

live and walk in His Name, reigning by grace through

righteousness. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the abundance of grace and

the gift of righteousness by which I reign in life through

Jesus Christ. I live triumphantly every day, walking in

your righteousness, excellence, and exercising dominion

over Satan and the systems of this world, in Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV; Romans 5:17-21;Revelation 5:10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 20 & Zechariah 12-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 5:1-11 & Ezra 8

YOU’RE GOD’S CONSUMMATE MAN

DECEMBER 28, 2025

For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His

workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus,

[born anew]... (Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).

Have you ever thought about the fact that you’re

God’s consummate man? He made you without

any form of defect, limitations or inhibitions. You’re His

excellently crafted masterpiece, perfect and complete. This

is God’s perfect will; this is what He had in mind when He

made you, and this is what’s on His mind today.

Hebrews 10:14 says, “For by one offering he hath

perfected for ever them that are sanctified.” That’s you;

you’ve been perfected forever, and you can’t improve on

perfect. Hallelujah! Even David understood this and said in

praise to the Lord, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully

and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and

that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139:14). When

God looks at you, He sees a consummate you; nothing

missing, nothing broken.

It reminds of the Scripture that says, “...whatsoever

God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to

it, nor any thing taken from it...” (Ecclesiastes 3:14).

Whatever God does stands the test of time. His works are

perfect. His works are eternal. When He created you, it

wasn’t part of the plan for your kidneys, your heart or your

lungs to fail or for you to have a blood condition.

It wasn’t part of the plan for your body to be bruised

or mangled by sickness, disease or infirmities. You were

perfected in health because there’s a perfection to the work

of God. Genesis 1:31 says, “And God saw every thing

that he had made, and, behold, it was very good....”

Notice what it says: God saw everything that He had made,

and He said they were very good, not partially good. You

must see yourself in this light.

You’re consummate; that means you’re excellent,

perfect, ideal, flawless, complete, supreme, whole. You’re

replete with everything good, godly and divine. It helps you

understand why the Bible says you’re complete in Christ

(Colossians 2:10). This is why you must stand your ground

and refuse to be sick. Refuse to be a failure or a victim

in life. Walk in dominion and supremacy over Satan, his

cohorts, and circumstances of this world. You’re God’s

peculiar treasure, perfected in righteousness and holiness.

Glory to His Name forever.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for fashioning me in excellence

and perfection. I’m your consummate workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus unto good works. I walk in

preordained pathways of success, victory, health and

righteousness, complete in Christ, replete with your

divine nature and life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

James 1:18; 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC; Titus 2:14

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 19:11-21 & Zechariah 9-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 4:23-37 & Ezra 7

THE TRUE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL

 DECEMBER 27, 2025

Therefore we are buried with him by

baptism into death: that like as Christ

was raised up from the dead by the glory

of the Father, even so we also should

walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

Sometimes I ask Christians, “Where does Christianity

begin?” Oftentimes, many are not sure; they think

Christianity began from the Cross, when Jesus was

crucified. But no; Christianity began from the resurrection

of Jesus Christ and was made possible by the presence of

the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. The true message

of salvation is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This is important because it’ll show you whether or not

you’re living the true Christian life or practising religious

Christianity. Until Jesus died, it wasn’t possible for anyone

to receive eternal life. His death only paid for our sins—the

sins of the whole world. So, when He died, everybody's

sin was paid for.

The Bible says God required one sacrifice, one perfect

sacrifice, for sins because the blood of bulls and goats

which the priests offered every year could not take away

sin. Hebrews 10:11-14 says, “And every priest standeth

daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same

sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this

man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever,

sat down on the right hand of God...For by one offering

he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”

His death was only to pay for our sins, but the

sacrifice for our sins was not enough; God needed to

have something better than that. He wanted us to have a

sinless life. That became possible when Jesus resurrected.

Remember, when He died, we died in Him. When He was

buried, we were buried with Him. When He resurrected

from the grave, we were raised together with Him.

At His resurrection, He was born again; rebegotten

of God, “God hath fulfilled the same unto us their

children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it

is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son,

this day have I begotten thee” (Acts 13:33). The first

begotten of the dead (Revelation 1:5). Notice He’s called

“first begotten” because of the rest of us, for as He is,

so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). Romans 6:4 says,

“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into

death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead

by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk

in newness of life.”

We’re products of His resurrection. When you were

born again, you were born with a new life; the resurrection

life. This is the true message of salvation. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the resurrection of Jesus

Christ that made it possible for me to receive eternal

life. I'm a product of His resurrection, born into a new

life of righteousness, victory and dominion. I walk in the

reality of this truth, conscious of the very life and nature

of God in me. I live above sin, sickness, defeat and the

systems of this world. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 8:11 NIV; 2 Corinthians 5:17;Hebrews 10:11-14 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 19:1-10 & Zechariah 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 4:13-22 & Ezra 6

THE LORD JESUS AFFIRMED HIS DEITY

DECEMBER 26, 2025

Then came the Jews round about him,

and said unto him, How long dost thou

make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ,

tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I

told you, and ye believed not...

(John 10:24-25).

There’re those who tell us Christians that even Jesus

never said He was the Christ or the Son of God;

therefore, why are we claiming what He never said about

Himself? Well, anyone who thinks like that has never

really read the Bible. Take for example our theme scripture

above; the Jews came to Jesus and said, “How long are

you going to keep us doubting; if you’re the Christ, tell us

plainly.”

The Lord’s answer was very simple, clear and direct. He said to them, “I already told you but you refused to

believe.” Then He added, “The works that I do in my

Father's name, they bear witness.” In other words, besides

me telling you that I am the Christ, the miracles, the works

that I do in my Father’s Name are further proof that I am

the Christ; they testify to who I am. The Master minced no words in affirming His deity. He

made it clear that He was the Christ. He even emphasized

it further in the ensuing verses 27-30, saying, “...My sheep hear my voice...And I give unto them eternal life; ...I

and my Father are one.” This is amazing. You have to be God to talk like this. Only God gives eternal life, and Jesus

is the true God and eternal life; that’s why He can give it:

“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath

given us an understanding, that we may know him that

is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son

Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life” (1 John 5:20). Hallelujah!

Then He also said, “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30). What a declaration. The Jews, because they

understood the gravity of that statement, took up stones

to stone Him to death, saying, “How can you, a mere man,

dare to make yourself equal with God?” That’s because

they didn’t know who He was. He declared that He was the

Christ. He declared that He could give eternal life to men.

He declared that He was the Son of God, which means

God in human flesh. He said these things Himself.

In John 5:26 He said, “For as the Father hath life

in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in

himself.” Now you can understand why He gives eternal life to those who believe in Him. He has the authority. He

has life as the Father has life. He’s one and co-equal with

God. So, when you preach Jesus, when you talk about

Him, when you believe in Him, you're not dealing with an

ordinary man. Titus 2:13 calls Him the great God and our

Saviour Jesus Christ. He’s Himself God. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the revelation of Jesus Christ

as God in human form, the Word made flesh. I believe

and declare that He is the Christ, the true God and eternal

life. I walk in the boldness and authority of His person,

power, name and lordship, proclaiming His reign and

divinity to the ends of the earth. Through me, His truth

prevails and His glory is revealed, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

John 10:30-38; John 14:9-10; Colossians 2:9

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 18 & Zechariah 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 4:1-12 & Ezra 5

 

FELLOWSHIP WITH THE GODHEAD

DECEMBER 25, 2025

That which we have seen and heard

declare we unto you, that ye also may

have fellowship with us: and truly our

fellowship is with the Father, and with

his Son Jesus Christ (1 John 1:3).

In Christ, we’ve been brought into fellowship with

the Father, with the Son, and with the Holy Spirit. In

line with our ongoing study, this is the third thing we get

from the Lord Jesus—fellowship. The word fellowship is

translated from the Greek “koinonia,” and it has several

connotations.

Some beautiful synonyms in English include

communion, which is a very strong word; it means

oneness, a drinking together, we’re taking from the same

source. Another one is communication and because of

that communication, there's transportation.

Through the Lord Jesus, we’re able to enjoy this

awesome oneness with the Father. While the world

gropes in darkness, searching and yearning for fellowship

with God, we have been brought into this extraordinary

fellowship with the Godhead. This is huge. This is the true

essence of Christmas. We’ve been made partakers of the

divine nature (2 Peter 1:4), which means we’ve become

“associates of the God-kind.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 declares, “God is faithful, by

whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son

Jesus Christ our Lord.” As great and glorious as Jesus

is, we’re now in fellowship, association, and union with

Him. It means that we’re in friendship and in oneness with

Him. No wonder the Apostle John tells us, “...truly our

fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus

Christ” (1 John 1:3). Hallelujah!

This same truth is reinforced in 2 Corinthians 13:14:

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of

God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with

you all. Amen.” That “communion” is the same word as

fellowship. So, we are in fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

This is not a future promise. It’s our present hour

reality. We’re no longer on the outside looking in. We’ve

been brought into the inner circle of the Godhead, in deep,

intimate fellowship. Let this consciousness rule your life.

Walk daily in this divine fellowship. It’s the key to living

victoriously every day.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of fellowship with

you, with the Lord Jesus, and with the Holy Spirit. I live

in the consciousness of this oneness, knowing I’m an

associate of the God-kind, inseparably one with you. My

life is full of glory and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Peter 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 6:17; John 14:23;1 Corinthians 1:9 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 17 & Zechariah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 3:12-26 & Ezra 3-4

ONLY JESUS GIVES ETERNAL LIFE

DECEMBER 24, 2025

For God so loved the world, that he gave

his only begotten Son, that whosoever

believeth in him should not perish, but

have everlasting life (John 3:16).

In our previous study, we began discussing three

important things we got from Jesus, and we reviewed

righteousness as number one. In today’s study, I’ll explain

the second one which is eternal life. Until Jesus Christ

died and resurrected, it wasn’t possible for anyone to have

eternal life. But what is eternal life? It’s the organic and

existential attributes of deity.

Eternal life is the very essence of divinity, the divine

life of Deity. That divine life is what Jesus made possible

for us. This is what every religion in the world yearns to

have. Everyone in the world, whether they believe in God

or not, somehow or another, all want this divine nature.

They're looking for that life, but they don't know how to

get it or what it’s all about. They have the intuition within

themselves that the human person was created to be much

more. The human being isn’t supposed to merely exist,

die like an ordinary animal and be forgotten forever. They

believe there's something about the human person that

lives forever, and they're looking for that “thing.”

Yes, they are right, but the only way to get it is to know

Jesus and receive Him into your heart. He is the true God

and eternal life: “And this is life eternal, that they might

know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom

thou hast sent” (John 17:3). 1 John 5:20, “...and we are

in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This

is the true God, and eternal life.”

Then in John 10:27-28, He said something most

remarkable, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them,

and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life;

and they shall never perish....” Ponder again what we

just read! You have to have or be something to be able to

give it. Jesus Christ gives eternal life because He is eternal

life and He imparted that life to you when you were born

again. Blessed be God!

Now that you’re born again, you’ve passed from death

to life (John 5:24). 1 John 5:11-12 says, “And this is the

record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this

life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and

he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”

Notice the tenses; it’s in the past: God’s testimony,

His witness is that He has given to us eternal life, and this

life is in His Son, Jesus. Anyone who has Jesus has life.

Anyone who hasn’t received Jesus doesn’t have that life.

Only Jesus gives eternal life. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of eternal life, the

very life and nature of God that’s in my spirit. I live above

sickness, disease, defeat and death, because your divine

life is at work in me. I walk in victory and glory every day,

knowing that I’ve been made a partaker of your divine

nature, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

John 6:47; Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 1:3-4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 16 & Haggai 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 3:1-11 & Ezra 2

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS JESUS BROUGHT TO US

DECEMBER 23, 2025

For if by one man's offence death

reigned by one; much more they which

receive abundance of grace and of the

gift of righteousness shall reign in life by

one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).

There’re three important things that the Lord Jesus

brought to us which every Christian must study

diligently, understand and live by, especially this yuletide

season. These are righteousness, eternal life, and

fellowship. These are three things we receive from Jesus

Christ that no one could have any other way. There’s no

religion in the world that can give them, and in our study

today, we will focus on one of them— righteousness.

Righteousness or the righteousness of God is the

manifestation of His excellence, love and purpose. When

we talk about the righteousness of God, we’re dealing with

His excellence in everything; He's at the top of everything.

He's excellent. Then, it’s also the manifestation of His

love and His righteous purpose in everything. There's

a righteousness about God in everything. When that

righteousness is manifested toward man, something

happens: man receives that righteousness and it produces

in him the rightness of God.

This is so important because God is faultless. If you

can fault Him, that means He falls short, but He never falls

short. He’s ever and always right. Whatever He thinks,

says, or does is just right. He’s imparted the same nature

to us. Now we can think right, talk right, act right and live

right.

This is what happened when you received Jesus into

your life to be born again. It wasn’t a religion you got; the

rightness of God was imparted to you as a gift (Romans

5:17). It had to be imparted because you couldn’t attain it

or make it happen for yourself. It can never be gotten any

other way. But through Jesus Christ, we have the rightness

of God manifested in us by divine impartation.

This righteousness of God is what gives us right

standing in the presence of the Father without guilt, fear,

condemnation or the sense of inferiority. We never could

have served God or lived for Him until His righteousness

was given to us. This is something amazing you got from

Jesus when you believed in Him; righteousness. We’ll

review the other two in our subsequent studies.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the gift of righteousness. I

walk in boldness and confidence, knowing I have right

standing with you. I live in the consciousness of who I am

in Christ, free from guilt, condemnation, or fear. Thank

you for making me your righteousness in Christ Jesus.

I reign in life and express your nature of excellence and

love, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 5:17; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 3:8-9;2 Corinthians 5:21

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 15 & Zephaniah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 2:37-47 & Ezra 1

CHRISTIANITY—A LOVE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

DECEMBER 22, 2025

...And the disciples were called Christians

first in Antioch (Acts 11:26).

I’ve often said that Christianity is not a religion, and

there’re those who have difficulty understanding this.

But once you get a hold of the real teachings of Christianity,

you’d realize it's not a religion at all. Think about your

relationship with your biological father; is that a religion?

Certainly not!

Therefore, in a very simple definition, Christianity is

the relationship between God the Father and His children.

There was no relationship of this nature until Jesus made it

possible. He came to take us from being mere worshipers,

from being merely religious, into fellowship, a love-

fellowship with our heavenly Father. He brought us into a

real vital relationship with God. It's a family relationship.

Ephesians 3:14-15 tells us about this family; some

are in heaven and some in the earth. This will also help

you understand why the redemptive sacrifice of the Lord

Jesus in our behalf is so profound. He’s our Lord and

Saviour, yet, He’s also our brother. When He resurrected,

before His ascension, the Bible says Mary saw Him and

ran toward Him to hug Him, but Jesus said, “...Touch

me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but

go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto

my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your

God” (John 20:17).

Notice what He called His disciples, “my brethren,”

meaning my brothers. Before His resurrection, He called

them servants, and then they graduated and He called

them friends: “Henceforth I call you not servants...

but I have called you friends; for all things that I have

heard of my Father I have made known unto you”

(John 15:15).

But after His resurrection, where is the origin of

Christianity, we became His “brethren”, members of the

same family. He made us one with Himself. Another

scripture where that is even made stronger is Hebrews

2:11. It says, “For both he that sanctifieth and they who

are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not

ashamed to call them brethren.”

How remarkable this is! As holy as He is, as righteous

as He is, as glorious as He is, the Bible says He's not

ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters. So, you see,

it's a family; He's brought us into this wonderful relationship

with our heavenly Father. Make it part of your celebration

this Christmas to bring many into this family relationship

with the Lord by organizing soul-winning outreaches.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into such a

glorious, intimate, and loving relationship with you. I’m

a member of your divine family, one with Christ and an

heir of the Kingdom. I live in the consciousness of this

oneness, walking in love, dominion, and righteousness.

Thank you for calling me your own and making me part

of your eternal plan, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

John 1:12; 1 John 3:1-2; Romans 8:16-17 NKJV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 13:11-14:1-20 & Habakkuk 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 2:25-36 & 2 Chronicles 36

POWER OF A RENEWED MIND

DECEMBER 21, 2025

And be not conformed to this world: but

be ye transformed by the renewing of

your mind... (Romans 12:2).

God’s plan for your transformation and dominion

begins with your mind. The realities or truths of

His Word become your experience only when your mind

is aligned with them. Thus, the renewal of the mind is so

important; it’s God’s instrument for shaping your life. A

renewed mind is a mind that’s regulated by the Word, an

excellent mind.

To renew your mind is simple: it’s by the Word of God.

It simply means to exchange your thoughts for God’s

thoughts, to stay your mind on His Word in meditation:

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is

stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah

26:3). A renewed mind produces peace with prosperity;

that’s the Hebrew connotation of the expression “perfect

peace”— ‘shalom’.

A renewed mind thinks only on the Word: “Finally,

brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever

things are honest, whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are

lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there

be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on

these things” (Philippians 4:8). This will produce in you

the mindset of the just—the mindset of excellence, victory,

success and prosperity.

That’s why God is more interested in changing

your way of thinking. As you meditate on the Word, it

restructures your beliefs and upgrades your understanding.

Therefore, consciously inundate your thoughts with God’s

Word. Refuse to allow worldly philosophies or fear-based

reasoning to dominate your perspective. Let God’s Word

be the lens through which you interpret life.

When your mind is renewed, fear disappears, faith

rises, and boldness takes over. You talk, think, and act like

God. You make decisions from a position of wisdom and

dominion. So, continually expose your mind to the realities

of the new creation. Think like Jesus. See possibilities.

Expect results. Align your thoughts with God’s truths, and

your life will be excellent and full of His glory. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for your Word that renews my

mind and transforms my life. I reject every thought

that contradicts your truth. I think possibilities, I think

dominion, I think excellence, and I walk in the light of

your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Joshua 1:8; Colossians 3:16; Philippians 4:8 NKJV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 13:1-10 & Nahum 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 2:14-24 & 2 Chronicles 35

WE’RE HIS AGENTS FOR GLOBAL IMPACT

DECEMBER 20, 2025

Of the increase of his government and

peace there shall be no end... (Isaiah 9:7).

The Church of Jesus Christ isn’t a mere organization

or association of worshippers. It’s God’s agency

for executing His will and agenda across the nations. The

Church is the pillar and ground of Truth (1 Timothy 3:15).

Everything God wants to do in a nation, He initiates

through the Church, which is His body (Ephesians 1:22-23)

and you’re a member of that body: “Now ye are the body

of Christ, and members in particular” (1 Corinthians

12:27). This means you’re part of something global and

divine, something powerful, full of glory and dominion.

When Jesus said I will build my Church and the gates

of hell shall not prevail against it, He emphasized the

dominion and supremacy of the Church over hell, Satan

and the forces of darkness. God put all things under the

feet of the Church: “And hath put all things under his

feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to

the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that

filleth all in all” (Ephesians 1:22-23). How glorious this is!

Can you see why no one in the Church should be a

weakling or live as a victim? We’re the expressions of His

reality, of His fullness, His grace, glory, Kingdom, power

and personality. Glory to God! We hold the keys. We carry

His divine presence and authority. Through the Church,

God enforces righteousness in the earth and unveils His

manifold wisdom to angelic beings and principalities: “To

the intent that now unto the principalities and powers

in heavenly places might be known by the church the

manifold wisdom of God” (Ephesians 3:10).

Take your place in the Church; contribute to its growth,

strength and expansion. Ephesians 4:16 (NIV) says,

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by

every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up

in love, as each part does its work.” Participate actively

in soul-winning. Think impact; be effectual for Christ in

your world, for He wants to change the world through you.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for placing me in the Body

of Christ to be a vital part of your strategy for global

transformation. I take my place, functioning effectively

and contributing to the expansion of your work on earth,

enforcing your righteousness in the earth and impacting

the world with your glory and presence, in Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 16:18-19; Ephesians 1:17-22;Colossians 2:9-10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 12 & Micah 6-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 2:1-13 & 2 Chronicles 34

STEWARDS OF KINGDOM RESOURCES

DECEMBER 19, 2025

If therefore ye have not been faithful

in the unrighteous mammon, who will

commit to your trust the true riches

(Luke 16:11)?

From the words of the Master in our opening verse,

if you’re not faithful in handling earthly riches, you’ll

not be entrusted with heavenly treasures. That means

your attitude toward money is a test. God watches how

you handle resources to determine the weight of spiritual

responsibilities He can commit to you.

In Christ, we’re stewards, custodians of divine

resources entrusted to us for Kingdom purpose. Every

blessing, every increase, every opportunity, every gift

and grace that comes to you is a trust. You’re expected to

manage it with Kingdom intent and purpose.

The Bible tells us to use our gifts, in their various forms,

to serve as faithful stewards of God’s grace (1 Peter 4:10).

This includes finances. God wants us to be good financial

stewards. Financial stewardship is about aligning your

resources with His agenda. It’s about being conscious

that your supply is for Kingdom impact, expansion, world

evangelization, and not for you to hoard.

Stewardship demands wisdom, planning, excellence,

and accountability. It requires diligence in both little and

much. Whether it’s a salary, a gift, or a business profit, treat

it as a sacred trust. Use it to advance the Gospel. Honour

the Lord with your finances. When you prove yourself as

a faithful steward, the Lord multiplies your capacity and

entrusts you with more, both spiritually and materially.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for making me a steward of

Kingdom wealth. I handle all you’ve given me with

wisdom and integrity. I align my resources with your

will, and I’m found faithful in little and in much. I declare

that I’m a channel of blessings to my world, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10;

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 11 & Micah 4-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 1:12-26 & 2 Chronicles 33

ENTHRONED TO REIGN

DECEMBER 18, 2025

...That power is the same as the mighty

strength he exerted when he raised

Christ from the dead and seated him at

his right hand in the heavenly realms, far

above all rule and authority...

(Ephesians 1:19-21 NIV).

The Lord Jesus, when He was raised from the dead,

was enthroned far above all rule and authority,

power and dominion, and every name that is named, not

only in this present age but also in the one to come. He

has the supreme authority in all the universe. But guess

what? He raised us together with Him and seated us

together with Him.

This is because, according to the Scriptures, when

Jesus ascended to heaven and sat on the right hand

of God, which refers to the place of power, dominion

and authority, we were in Him. Therefore, we’re seated

together with Him in the place of power and authority.

We’re enthroned to reign. Ephesians 2:6 AMPC says,

“And He raised us up together with Him and made us

sit down together [giving us joint seating with Him] in

the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ

Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

It explains why He gave us His Name to live by, to use

in the earth: because in heaven He represents us. We stand

in Jesus’ stead and enforce the will of the Father here on

earth. He said in Mark 16:17-18, “And these signs shall

follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast

out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They

shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly

thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on

the sick, and they shall recover.”

In Matthew 10:8 NKJV He also said, “Heal the sick,

cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons....”

So, exercise your authority and dominion in Christ over

sickness, disease, death and the elements of this world.

Live and operate from the very seat and presence of

divine power. In Christ, you’re in the place of the greatest

influence.

The forces or elements of this world may want to

exert their negativities on you and get you to believe or

act contrary to the Word. But you must maintain your

composure and reign over them in the Name of Jesus.

Christianity is a life of reigning, and we reign through words.

This consciousness and understanding changes how you

pray, speak and make decisions.

Don’t react to Satan’s antics; instead, dictate outcomes.

Speak with divine authority because you occupy Christ’s

seat, functioning with His divine power. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for raising me up with Christ

and seating me together with Him in the place of

power, dominion and divine authority. I function from

this place of glory and authority, ruling over darkness,

circumstances and every opposition. I declare peace in

my world today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Ephesians 2:6; Romans 5:17; Colossians 3:1-2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 10 & Micah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 1:1-11 & 2 Chronicles 32

EXCELLENCE—OUR KINGDOM CULTURE

DECEMBER 17, 2025

Then this Daniel was preferred above

the presidents and princes, because an

excellent spirit was in him... (Daniel 6:3).

In the Kingdom of God, excellence is our culture. We

don’t strive for excellence; we do excellent things.

Excellence is the nature of the Father, and because we’re

born of Him, we express that same nature in everything we

do. Excellence distinguishes you; it positions you above

mediocrity and gives you the advantage that skills alone

can’t give you.

Daniel's elevation above his peers wasn't based on

mere skills, politics or connections; it was the spirit of

excellence in him: “Then this Daniel was preferred

above the presidents and princes, because an

excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set

him over the whole realm” (Daniel 6:3). That same spirit

is in you because the Holy Spirit lives in you.

Excellence is about character, consistency, and

distinction in your work and attitude. God didn’t call you

to be average; He anointed you to shine, to show forth

His glory: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal

priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye

should shew forth the praises of him who hath called

you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter

2:9).

2 Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power

hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life

and godliness, through the knowledge of him that

hath called us to glory and virtue.” You were called to

glory and virtue; virtue means excellence. So, whether

in ministry, business, academics, or in your daily life;

manifest excellence. Let it reflect in your vision, speech,

appearance, the way you execute tasks, and in your

punctuality.

Manifest precision, diligence, and distinction. Don’t

excuse mediocrity. Excel. Give your best, not because men

are watching, but because you represent the Kingdom.

You’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, and

excellence is part of righteousness. Every task is an

opportunity to express that divine excellence. Therefore,

be detailed, diligent, dependable, and exceptional.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the spirit of excellence working

in me by the Holy Ghost. I function in precision, diligence,

and distinction. I represent your Kingdom accurately

and gloriously. My life and work are expressions of your

excellence. I refuse to settle for average, for greater is

He that is in me than he that's in the world. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Proverbs 22:29; Philippians 1:9-10; Daniel 6:3 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 9 & Jonah 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 21:13-25 & 2 Chronicles 31

THE LOUDEST SERMON IS YOUR LIFE

 DECEMBER 16, 2025

...Live clean, innocent lives as children

of God, shining like bright lights in

a world full of crooked and perverse

people (Philippians 2:15 NLT).

Preaching the Gospel isn’t only or always about

standing behind the pulpit or on a platform, holding

a microphone. Sometimes, the loudest sermon is your life.

The way you live, speak, respond, and relate should draw

men to Christ; that’s God’s purpose. He said in Isaiah 60:3,

“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings

to the brightness of thy rising.”

Then in Matthew 5:16, He said, “Let your light so

shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” God has

called you to be a living epistle, the visible expression of

His righteousness, grace and power. In a world filled with

compromise and confusion, your consistency in godliness

becomes a compelling testimony.

People are watching you; your friends, family members,

colleagues, and even strangers. Your life is a message.

Even when they haven’t read the Bible, they’re able to

“read” your life and see Christ, His perfection, integrity,

love and compassion. So, live in the awareness and with

the consciousness that you represent the Kingdom.

This is important because when your life is aligned

with your message, your impact multiplies. Walk in love,

truth, and humility. Let Christ be seen in your eyes, heard

in your voice and felt in your touch. Let your manner of life

reflect the Gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:27).

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I thank you for making me a living epistle

of your grace. My life reflects your nature and inspires

others to follow you. I’m a bright and shining light in

my world, drawing men and women to righteousness,

in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Philippians 1:27 NKJV; Philippians 2:14-16 NLT; Titus 2:7-8

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 8 & Obadiah

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 21:1-12 & 2 Chronicles 30

IMPACT YOUR WORLD WITH PURPOSE AND URGENCY

DECEMBER 15, 2025

...Occupy till I come (Luke 19:13).

The Lord Jesus used the words above when He

spoke to the people in parables about the Kingdom

of God. The statement is a call to active engagement,

a call to impact your world with purpose and urgency.

Take territories. Grow the Kingdom, and maximize every

opportunity to impact and transform the nations with the

Gospel until the Master’s return.

You’ve been entrusted with the Gospel, and with

it comes responsibility: “According to the glorious

gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to

my trust” (1 Timothy 1:11). So, make an impact with the

Gospel. There’s work to be done: souls to reach, systems

to penetrate, and lives to transform. Don’t be idle or

distracted.

Your manner of life has to reflect and show that you’re

waiting for the Master’s return. Mark 13:35-36 says,

“Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master

of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the

cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly

he find you sleeping.” Don’t let Him come back and find

you sleeping or doing nothing. Let Him find you working.

He said in John 9:4, “I must work the works of him

that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when

no man can work.” This is the example He set for us:

to be active in soul winning. Be that faithful servant, fully

engaged in leading sinners to salvation. You’ve been

empowered to be a witness of the resurrected Christ.

Acts 1:8 says, “But ye shall receive power, after

that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall

be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all

Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part

of the earth.” The Holy Spirit is your enabler; He grants

you wisdom, boldness and guidance as you influence your

world with the Gospel.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for entrusting me with the

Gospel and empowering me by your Spirit to be a

witness of Christ. I function with divine wisdom, urgency

and purpose, taking territories and transforming lives

everywhere, fully engaged in the end time global harvest

of souls into the Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 1:16; John 9:4 NIV; Mark 16:15-16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 7 & Amos 5-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 20:19-31 & 2 Chronicles 29

YOUR WORLD NEEDS YOU

DECEMBER 14, 2025

And he said unto them, Go ye into all

the world, and preach the gospel to

every creature. He that believeth and

is baptized shall be saved; but he that

believeth not shall be damned

(Mark 16:15-16).

There’s a divine urgency in this hour. People

everywhere are searching, longing and eager to

know the Lord. Yet, they cannot believe without hearing

the message, and they cannot hear it without a preacher:

"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not

believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom

they have not heard? and how shall they hear without

a preacher" (Romans 10:14). That preacher is you.

You’re God’s answer to their cry. Heaven is counting

on you to speak, to go, to reach out and to love. The

responsibility of soul winning is not for a few; it’s for all who

have received the life of Christ. Don’t wait for a special

calling; you’ve already been called and commissioned as

read in our opening scripture. Don’t wait for better timing;

now is the time.

You may never know the full ripple effect or impact of

your obedience to this call: One person saved can change

a family, a city, or a generation. Every soul matters, and

every effort counts; let this truth stir you deeply to win

souls. Answer the call with joy and urgency. Your world

needs you now.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for trusting me with the message

of salvation; I respond with faith and obedience to this

call. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I take the message

of your love and grace to impact everyone in my world.

I’m your ambassador of love and truth, and through me,

many are delivered from darkness into the Kingdom, in

Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 9:16-17 NKJV; Romans 10:13-15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 6 & Amos 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 20:11-18 & 2 Chronicles 28

BOLDNESS BY THE SPIRIT

DECEMBER 13, 2025

And when they had prayed, the place

was shaken where they were assembled

together; and they were all filled with the

Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of

God with boldness (Acts 4:31).

In the early Church, spiritual boldness was a mark of

those filled with the Holy Spirit. Even in the face of

severe persecution, they didn’t shrink in fear or retreat in

silence. Instead, they preached the Gospel with boldness.

When Peter and John were arrested and threatened not

to speak in the Name of Jesus (Acts 4:3 NLT), they didn’t

cower but continued to speak boldly in the Name of the

Lord.

When you study further into verse 8, it specifically tells

us that Peter, being filled with the Spirit, began to expound

the Gospel to the people, including the priests and the

captain of the temple and the Sadducees. He spoke the

Word with courage, clarity, and conviction, even in the face

of persecution.

That same Spirit dwells in you and has made you a

bold and effective minister of the Gospel: “Not that we

are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of

ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath

made us able ministers of the new testament; not of

the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the

spirit giveth life” (2 Corinthians 3:5-6).

This boldness is a spiritual force. It comes from deep

communion with the Lord and a heart convinced of His

truth. When you’re full of the Word and full of the Spirit,

you’re never timid or reluctant to speak to anyone about

Jesus. It’s also one of the reasons you must pray fervently

in tongues every so often. It edifies and emboldens you:

“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth

himself...” (1 Corinthians 14:4).

Like the apostles, make prayer your launching pad.

Remember what happened when they prayed in Acts

4:31; power was released and boldness was stirred.

Hallelujah! So, step out and speak up; the Holy Ghost is

your advantage. You’re bold in the Spirit!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for filling me with your Spirit. I

speak your Word today with boldness, authority and love.

I’m fearless, unwavering and fruitful in every opportunity

to share the Gospel and bring many into the Kingdom,

in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Acts 13:44-46; 2 Timothy 1:7-8;Ephesians 6:19-20 NKJV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 5 & Joel 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 20:1-10 & 2 Chronicles 26-27

COMPELLED BY HIS LOVE TO BE A WITNESS

DECEMBER 12, 2025

For Christ’s love compels us, because

we are convinced that one died for all,

and therefore all died

(2 Corinthians 5:14 NIV).

The ensuing 15th verse of 2 Corinthians 5 is equally

very inspiring. It says, “And that he died for

all, that they which live should not henceforth live

unto themselves, but unto him which died for them,

and rose again.” This is about living a purposeful life,

compelled by Christ’s love and invested in soul-winning.

When the love of Christ takes hold of your heart, it

fuels your passion and dismantles fear. It motivates you

to preach the Gospel. Remember what the Scripture says:

Jesus died for all; that means every person you meet is

as valuable to God as Jesus is. This is the conviction of

an effective witness for Christ.

The Bible says, “... it behoved Christ to suffer, and

to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance

and remission of sins should be preached in his name

among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye

are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24:46-48). How

then could you be quiet? In your sphere of contact, be it

a hospital, prison, school, village, wherever; preach the

Gospel.

The glorious Gospel of the blessed Lord has been

committed to your trust (1 Timothy 1:11). This Gospel is

real and true; it’s the power of God unto salvation to those

who believe. Be compelled by His love to preach it. When

you’re motivated by His love, excuses dissolve. You won’t

need to be pushed; you’ll be propelled. Let that love compel

you today to speak to someone, pray for someone, and

lead someone into the Kingdom.

CONFESSION

I’m compelled by the love of Christ, and I see people

through His eyes and reach out with His compassion; I’m

bold, loving, and an effective soul winner. I’m sensitive

to the leading of the Spirit to minister the Gospel to the

weary and bring healing and health to the sick because

I’m marvellously helped of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 5:14-15; John 3:16; 1 John 4:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 4 & Hosea 11-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 19:38-42 & 2 Chronicles 25

THE HARVEST IS NOW

DECEMBER 11, 2025

Say not ye, There are yet four months,

and then cometh harvest? behold, I say

unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on

the fields; for they are white already to

harvest (John 4:35)

The Lord Jesus corrected a mindset in His disciples

that still persists in some people today—the idea

that the harvest is in the future. But the harvest is now. The

fields are ripe for harvest. Ponder again the words of the

Master; He said, “Lift up your eyes...the fields are already

white!” In other words, the time to act is now.

There are people all around you who are ready to

receive the Gospel. They may not look it. They may not

act like it. But in their hearts, they’re searching, yearning,

and waiting for God’s truth. It reminds of what the Bible

says in Romans 8:19, “For the earnest expectation of

the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons

of God.”

You’re the one they’re waiting for to bring them into the

liberty of the sons of God. You’re the one to deliver them

from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto

God (Acts 26:18). Don’t assume people aren’t interested

in the Gospel; many are simply waiting for someone to

expound it to them. That someone is you. They’re waiting to

see, hear, and experience the love, grace and compassion

of Christ through you.

When you lift your eyes with the Spirit’s insight, you’ll

see opportunities in your school, office, family, community,

city, town, village, and even online to spread the message

of the Gospel and impact many lives with the love of Christ.

The harvest is right where you are. So, be available, be

sensitive. The harvest isn’t only ripe, it’s urgent, and the

time to reap is now!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for opening my eyes to see the

harvest around me. I respond with love, faith, boldness

and compassion to this challenge of the harvest, taking

my place as a faithful labourer in your field, bringing

many to salvation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 9:37-38; Acts 8:29-31; Acts 26:16-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 3:7-22 & Hosea 7-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 19:23-37 & 2 Chronicles 23-24

USE EVERY PLATFORM

DECEMBER 10, 2025

...I am made all things to all men, that I

might by all means save some

(1 Corinthians 9:22).

The world has never been more connected

than it is today. Technology, media, travel, and

communication have opened platforms that were once

unimaginable. As a soul winner, you must see these, not

as trends but as tools: tools for evangelism.

The Apostle Paul had this mindset. He adapted this

approach to reach as many people as possible without

compromising the message. His goal was simple: by all

means, save some, if not all. Today’s 'means' include social

media, blogs, text messages, podcasts, emails, radio, and

television. Your voice can now travel faster than your feet

through these platforms. Use them to spread the message

of Christ’s salvation.

Don’t underestimate what one shared verse of

Scripture, one short teaching clip, prophecy or one spoken

Word can do. Send out digital copies of Rhapsody of

Realities; post the articles on your status, timeline, and

everywhere people can access them. The Holy Spirit

breathes life into your efforts and reaches hearts in ways

you may never fully know.

In these last days of the Church age, as we complete

the full preaching of the Gospel in all the world, leverage

every platform God places in your hands. Be intentional,

creative and consistent. Use your gifts, talents and

influence to win souls.

CONFESSION

I maximize every opportunity and platform to preach

the Gospel. I am wise, creative and effective in reaching

people for Christ. Multitudes are being saved daily

through me. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

Proverbs 11:30; Mark 16:20; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 2:18-3:1-6 & Hosea 3-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 19:13-22 & 2 Chronicles 21-22

THE URGENCY OF THE GOSPEL

DECEMBER 9, 2025

I must work the works of him that sent

me, while it is day: the night cometh,

when no man can work (John 9:4).

Time is one of the most precious resources you

have, and the urgency of the moment demands

that you use it wisely. Jesus knew this. He spoke of doing

the Father’s work while it is day, revealing the urgency of

the times and the shortness of the window we’ve been

given.

There’s coming a time when the opportunities we have

now to freely preach the Gospel will be gone. The doors

we now walk through freely may one day be closed. That’s

why you must act with urgency, preaching the Gospel.

Impact your world with the light of Christ’s salvation now.

Delay in evangelism can mean eternal loss for

someone who needed to hear the truth from you today.

That co-worker, neighbour or friend may not have another

chance. You’re their light; you’re God’s point of contact to

bring them out of darkness into the glorious liberty of the

sons of God. Don’t let them live another day without God.

The Bible paints the gloomy state of those who live without

God and without Christ in the world (Ephesians 2:12).

They’re hopeless, in despair, and doomed to destruction.

But you’re their hope.

This is not a season for complacent Christianity but a

time for bold action, a time to complete the full preaching

of the Gospel in all nations. Let your life be aligned with

heaven’s urgency. Every moment matters. Every soul

counts. Therefore, be led by the Spirit and seize the

moment. Do all you can while you can!

Recall the words of the Master, “I must work the

works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night

cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4). The night

approaches, but for now, we shine, proclaiming God’s

truth, turning sinners to righteousness. We’re compelled

by Christ’s love, and in the words of the Apostle Paul in 1

Corinthians 9:16, necessity is laid upon us to preach the

Gospel. Woe unto us if we don’t preach the Gospel. The

nations are ready and ripe with harvest, and we’re bringing

in the sheaves.

CONFESSION

I recognize the urgency of the Gospel and I act swiftly.

I am sensitive to divine timing, and I seize every

opportunity to preach, to shine, and to win souls. I will

not delay, and I will not be silent. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:16;Romans 13:11-12

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 2:1-17 & Hosea 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 19:1-12 & 2 Chronicles 19-20

PREDESTINATED, CALLED, JUSTIFIED AND GLORIFIED

DECEMBER 8, 2025

Moreover whom he did predestinate,

them he also called: and whom he called,

them he also justified: and whom he

justified, them he also glorified

(Romans 8:30).

I want you to notice what we just read: We’ve been

predestinated, called, justified and glorified. What’s

predestination? Who are those predestinated in Christ?

The predestination is done through the Gospel. That

means anyone who hears the Gospel was predestinated

to hear it.

The call is in the Gospel; if you accept the call, then

you win because it says those who He predestinated, He

also called. That's why He told us to preach the Gospel in

every nation and to every creature; anyone who believes

and is baptized shall be saved, and anyone who doesn’t

believe shall be damned (Mark 16:15-16).

But in Romans 8:1, the Bible says there’s therefore

now no condemnation or damnation to them who are in

Christ Jesus; why? That’s because they’ve been justified:

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace

with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans

5:1). What is it to be justified? It means acquitted, to be

declared not guilty.

So, before God, you are washed, sanctified and

justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of

our God (1 Corinthians 6:11). In Christ Jesus, through the

Gospel, you were predestinated, called and justified. But

there’s more: you’ve also been glorified: “...and whom

he justified, them he also glorified” (Romans 8:30).

Hallelujah!

Your life is endowed with and adorned in divine glory.

The Lord Jesus said in John 17:22, “And the glory which

thou gavest me I have given them....” No wonder the

Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).

You’ve become the effulgence of the Father’s glory, just

like Jesus.

Knowing this, therefore, why should you be sick

another day in your life? Refuse to be poor, weak or

ignorant. Every so often, you say, “I'm glorified; therefore,

I will not allow sickness or disease in my body; Christ is

magnified and glorified in me.” Hallelujah! This should be

your consciousness. You’re predestinated, called, justified

and glorified! Glory to God!

PRAYER

Righteous Father, I thank you for the revelation of your

eternal purpose in my life. I walk in the light of my

calling; predestinated, called, justified and glorified! I

live with boldness and confidence, knowing that nothing

in this world can unsettle my destiny in you. I walk in

preordained paths, functioning in divine excellence, and

fulfilling your perfect will every day, in Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Ephesians 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:9; Romans 8:30 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 1 & Daniel 11-12

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 18:28-40 & 2 Chronicles 17-18

SERVE THE LORD STEADFASTLY AND WITH JOY

 DECEMBER 7, 2025

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye

stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding

in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye

know that your labour is not in vain in

the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Our Christian life is not a game; it’s serious, and

it’s based on spiritual principles. It’s a spiritual

life that we’re actually living. The rapture of the Church is

nearer today than ever before. Therefore, every day, you

must stir up your pure mind, examine yourself and make

sure your life as a Christian is as the Word says.

Stay focused on the Word. The Bible says, “...turn not

from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest

prosper whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:7). Let the

Word have dominion over your mind and over your spirit,

over your thoughts and opinions. The Bible says the Word

is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm

119:105). When journeying through a dark alley, you use a

lamp to illuminate your path. That’s the Word; it shows you

the path of life and keeps you in the way of righteousness.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 warns, “...for that day shall

not come, except there come a falling away first....”

Then in Matthew 24:12, the Master said, “And because

iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”

So, remain fervent in your love for the Lord. Let nothing

dissipate your faith and zeal for spiritual things.

There’ll have to be a difference between those who

truly love the Lord and are serving Him rightly and those

who aren’t. You need to watch yourself. Watch your heart.

Protect your spirit. Walk in love, for He said in John 13:35,

“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,

if ye have love one to another.”

The Christian life is a journey. Every day is a new

day to walk in love. Every day is a fresh day to serve the

Lord joyfully. Every day is a new day to walk in the light

as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). Every day is a new day

to bear fruits of righteousness and manifest works of

righteousness. So make every day count by serving the

Lord steadfastly and with joy.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the honour of knowing and

serving you, and for the privilege and blessing to be

called by your Name. I remain steadfast, fervent and

unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.

My love for you is ever-increasing as I serve you with

a joyful heart, full of passion and purpose. I shine ever

brightly in these last days, revealing your glory and

manifesting your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 6:10-12; Galatians 6:9

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Jude & Daniel 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 18:19-27 & 2 Chronicles 15-16

LET THE GOSPEL BE YOUR PASSION

DECEMBER 6, 2025

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of

Christ: for it is the power of God unto

salvation to every one that believeth...

(Romans 1:16).

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God to

save, heal, deliver and transform lives. That’s why

it must be a message you understand, live by, and burn

with passion to share with others especially as the coming

of the Lord draws nearer than we’ve ever known.

Paul the Apostle declared that he was not ashamed

of the Gospel. That statement came from a place of

deep conviction and unwavering commitment. For him,

preaching the Gospel wasn’t optional but life itself. He lived

for the Gospel and was willing to die for its advancement.

Read His inspiring and heart-stirring words in Acts

20:22-27, “And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit

unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall

befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in

every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my

life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course

with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the

Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I

have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my

face no more. Wherefore I take you to record this day,

that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not

shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God."

In our world today, persecutions are many, and

boldness in the Gospel can often be met with criticism,

indifference and severe threats. But you must rise above

that. Don’t let the fear of rejection or of death silence your

voice. Don’t let comfort make you complacent. The world

needs Jesus, and the same Gospel that changed your life

is their only hope.

Let the Gospel dominate your thoughts, your words,

and your pursuits. Make it your ambition to win souls and

populate heaven. That’s what truly matters. Every time

you share the Gospel, you release divine power that

impacts and transforms the lives of your listeners. Even

those who pretend not to be listening while you speak or

act defiantly to the message will one day succumb to its

power as the Word is sown in their hearts. So, preach the

Gospel undeterred, for every soul you reach is a victory

for eternity.

PRAYER

Precious Father, I thank you for entrusting me with the

Gospel. Thank you for your boldness and passion to

preach the Gospel in the power and dominion of the

Spirit. I seize every opportunity to share your love and

truth with others, transforming their lives with the good

news of your saving power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Mark 16:15; 2 Timothy 4:2; 1 Corinthians 9:16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

3 John & Daniel 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 18:10-18 & 2 Chronicles 13-14

YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS

 DECEMBER 5, 2025

...And who knows but that you have

come to your royal position for such a

time as this (Esther 4:14 NIV).

The verse we just read is part of the words with

which Mordecai challenged Esther to take a

stand against the heinous and devious plan of Haman to

annihilate the Jews. Esther didn’t know she was part of a

divine setup until Mordecai opened her eyes. Her position

as queen wasn’t for comfort; it was for a purpose. The

same is true of you.

There’s nothing accidental about your life.

Predestination is at work in you. Your birth, your placement,

and your assignment in the Kingdom are all divinely

orchestrated. You were born for such a time as this,

strategically positioned by God to influence and impact

your world for His glory.

God placed you in your family, workplace, city, and

nation as a soul winner and Kingdom ambassador.

Everything about you—your education, talents, resources,

and personality—has been given to you for Kingdom use.

Don’t withhold your voice when it’s needed. Don’t retreat

in fear when you’re meant to speak up and take a stand

for the Gospel and advance in faith. Live unto Christ and

fulfil His purpose for your life.

2 Corinthians 5:15 says, “And that he died for all,

that they which live should not henceforth live unto

themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose

again.” Let nothing hinder or deter you from passionately

spreading the good news of Christ’s salvation. That’s your

number one job in the earth: “And all things are of God,

who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ,

and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation” (2

Corinthians 5:18).

Let your light shine where and when it matters most.

Like Esther, you must boldly declare, “If I perish, I perish,”

because living for the Lord, fulfilling His will and purpose

is worth everything. You’ve been trained and called to this.

Now is the time to act and say like Paul, “But none of

these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto

myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and

the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus,

to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24).

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for choosing and positioning me

for such a time as this. I am bold, ready and willing to fulfil

your purpose for my life. I declare that my light shines

brightly, and I make lasting impact for the Kingdom

wherever I go, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Esther 4:13-16; 2 Timothy 1:8-9; Acts 20:22-24

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

2 John & Daniel 5-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 18:1-9 & 2 Chronicles 11-12

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT AND BY THE WORD

DECEMBER 4, 2025

But as many as received him, to them

gave he power to become the sons of

God, even to them that believe on his

name: Which were born, not of blood,

nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will

of man, but of God (John 1:12-13).

Christianity is living by the Spirit and by the Word

of God. Your life came from the Word of God. The

whole universe was created by the Word of God. God

spoke creation into being by His Word: John 1:1-3, “In the

beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning

with God. All things were made by him; and without

him was not anything made that was made.”

Notice that He gives personality to the Word of God. All

things were made by Him, the Word of God, and without

Him was not anything made that was made. God upholds

all things, He keeps them in place by the Word of His

power (Hebrews 1:3). This same Word is who John tells

us became flesh and dwelt amongst us (John 1:14).

The Lord Jesus is the incarnate Word, the living

Word. When He walked the earth, He was the Word of

God encased in a human body. Are you aware that the

same is true of you? Being born again, you’ve been born

of the Word and have the life of the Word: “Being born

again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by

the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever”

(1 Peter 1:23).

This therefore means that you don't live by your blood;

you live by the Spirit of God and by the Word of God. No

wonder Jesus said, “...Man shall not live by bread alone,

but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth

of God” (Matthew 4:4). It’s also the reason He said, “...if

they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them...”

(Mark 16:18). Your life came from the Word, not from blood.

Read our opening scripture again.

Also, Romans 8:11 says, “But if the Spirit of him

that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he

that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken

your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”

This is your reality in Christ Jesus: the Spirit of God has

quickened, vitalized and given life to your physical body.

Divinity has taken its abode in you.

You’ve been brought into life and immortality, begotten

by the Word of truth (2 Timothy 1:10). This is why we say

Christianity isn’t a religion. It’s life in the Word, by the Word,

through the Word, and by the Spirit. It’s the supernatural

walk of God's heavenly children in the earth. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Blessed Father, thank you for making me a living

expression of your Word. I function by your Spirit and

walk in the reality of my divine origin. My life is regulated

by your Word, upheld by your power, and filled with the

glory of your presence. I flourish in health, wisdom,

and strength, demonstrating the supernatural life

everywhere, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

John 1:12-14 NIV; Romans 8:10-11 ESV; Luke 4:4;Colossians 3:16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 5 & Daniel 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 17:22-26 & 2 Chronicles 9-10

THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GOD

DECEMBER 3, 2025

...to testify the gospel of the grace of

God (Acts 20:24).

Blessed be God! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not

a religious message; it’s the good news of God's

grace. It’s the announcement of His love, His favour, and

His kindness toward humanity. The Apostle Paul described

his entire ministry as being focused on one central

message: preaching the Gospel of the grace of God.

This same Gospel was first preached to Abraham.

Galatians 3:8 says, “And the scripture...preached before

the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all

nations be blessed.” That blessing was not just material;

it was the promise of the Spirit and the outpouring of God’s

goodness. It was grace in prophetic form.

The Hebrew word for this covenant grace is “hesed”,

a term that describes God’s lovingkindness, mercy, and

unchanging favour. It’s what David spoke of when he asked,

“...Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that

I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” (2

Samuel 9:1). That was “hesed”, grace on covenant terms.

Through Jesus Christ, this grace has now been poured out

upon all humanity for anyone who believes.

Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace are ye saved

through faith....” The Gospel brought salvation, health and

healing, deliverance and righteousness, not because we

deserved it, but because God is good. His goodness leads

men to repentance (Romans 2:4). This is the message we

carry: that God loves the world, and He gave His Son so

that everyone who believes might have eternal life.

The Gospel of grace is not about condemnation; it’s

about justification. It’s about lifting the fallen and calling the

lost into a glorious inheritance. No wonder in Acts 20:32

the Bible says, “And now, brethren, I commend you

to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to

build you up, and to give you an inheritance among

all them which are sanctified.”

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the blessed Gospel of your

grace which is committed to my trust. I preach it boldly

and passionately as a dispenser of your lovingkindness,

a messenger of your mercy, and a witness of your

salvation. I walk in the fullness of the grace and blessings

of the Gospel, as I share it boldly with others, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

John 1:16-17; Galatians 3:8; Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 4 & Daniel 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 17:11-21 & 2 Chronicles 7-8

THE VALUE OF A SOUL

DECEMBER 2, 2025

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall

gain the whole world, and lose his own

soul (Mark 8:36).

To God, one soul is worth more than all the

wealth, resources and power in the world. That’s

a staggering truth, yet it’s the reality of Kingdom values.

Nothing compares to the worth of a human soul. The Bible

says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only

begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should

not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

The Lord Jesus didn’t die for the systems, buildings

and vegetations of the world; He died for people. Every soul

you meet carries eternal value. Every person, regardless

of background or behaviour, matters deeply to God. Their

value is the blood of Jesus Christ: “Forasmuch as ye

know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible

things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation

received by tradition from your fathers; But with the

precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish

and without spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19).

When you truly grasp the value of a soul, evangelism

becomes more than a legality; it becomes a love mission.

You’ll weep over the lost. You’ll pray for them. You’ll go

out of your comfort zone to reach them. The devil wants

people distracted by fame, wealth, and pleasure so that

they forget eternity. But as a child of God, you must see

beyond the surface. See every soul as a treasure waiting

to be reclaimed.

To further let us know the value of a soul, the Bible

says, “...joy shall be in heaven over one sinner

that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just

persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:7). Think

about it: If all heaven rejoices over one sinner that repents,

how much more should we labour to see it happen again

and again. Therefore, make soul winning your habit and

lifestyle. Rescue destinies. Deliver the souls of men from

darkness into light and from the power of Satan unto God.

Nothing could be more fulfilling.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, thank you for opening my eyes to see

people the way you see them. Thank you for helping me

appreciate and recognize the true value of a soul; this

makes my heart burn with compassion for the lost as I

passionately preach the Gospel, delivering them from

the domain of darkness into your marvellous light, in

Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Luke 15:3-7; John 3:16-17; James 5:20

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 3:11-24 & Ezekiel 47-48

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 17:1-10 & 2 Chronicles 5-6

HE WAS YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

DECEMBER 1, 2025

All this is from God, who reconciled us to

himself through Christ and gave us the

ministry of reconciliation: that God was

reconciling the world to himself in Christ,

not counting people’s sins against

them... (2 Corinthians 5:18-19 NIV).

There was only one sacrifice that was necessary for

our salvation, the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.

Acts 13:38-39 says, “Be it known unto you therefore,

men and brethren, that through this man is preached

unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that

believe are justified from all things, from which ye

could not be justified by the law of Moses.” This is

amazing. Everybody who believes in Jesus is justified

from all things from which they couldn’t be justified by the

law of Moses.

Jesus took your place in His death. When He was

dying on the Cross, you were dying on that Cross, because

He was your representative before God. He did it for the

whole world. If He was your representative on the Cross,

then He was still your representative when He was buried.

That means you were buried when Jesus was buried; the

whole world of sinners was buried with Him because He

was our representative.

Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone

astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and

the LORD had laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Now,

this Jesus, because He was our representative on the

Cross when He died and our representative in the grave,

when God raised Him up, we were also all raised together

with Him. Everybody, regardless of nationality, race or

religion, was raised together with Jesus.

So, if you’re reading this today and you’ve never been

born again, turn to page 68 of this devotional and pray

the prayer of salvation. Receive the salvation that Jesus

consummated for you by His death, burial and resurrection.

He paid the penalty for your sins, and now, God is not

counting your sins against you. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

Dear Father, I thank you for the vicarious sacrifice of

the Lord Jesus, in His death, burial, and resurrection.

Through Him, I’ve been justified from all things and

made righteous. I walk in the consciousness of this truth,

knowing that no charges can be laid against me. I'm free

from sin, guilt and condemnation. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 4:23-25 ESV; John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 2:15-3:1-10 & Ezekiel 45-46

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 16:23-33 & 2 Chronicles 3-4

YIELD TO CORRECTION

NOVEMBER 30, 2025

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great

delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,

as in obeying the voice of the LORD?

Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,

and to hearken than the fat of rams. For

rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and

stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry...

(1 Samuel 15:22-23).

The words of Samuel to King Saul reveal a powerful

insight into the danger of disobedience. Saul

had received clear instructions from God through the

Prophet Samuel, but he chose his own course of action.

Then Samuel reproved him, saying, “...to obey is better

than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams” (1

Samuel 15:22).

Notice that obedience takes precedence over sacrifice.

God is more interested in your living out His Word, doing

the Word, than in any religious gesture. Then he goes

further to equate not doing what the Lord says to witchcraft,

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft....” That’s a

remarkable comparison. Disobedience produces rebellion.

He continues by saying “...and stubbornness is

as iniquity and idolatry....” Rebellion, when sustained,

becomes stubbornness. And what is stubbornness? It’s

the refusal to accept correction. It’s an insistence on one’s

own way in disregard of godly counsel and instructions.

The Bible says this is equivalent to idolatry.

That’s because in such a state, the individual exalts

and sees himself as his own authority. He esteems his

own opinions above God’s Word. That is self-worship,

and self-worship is idolatry. When someone disobeys and

insists on their own way, they enter into rebellion. If they’re

corrected and still will not change, they’re stubborn. And

stubbornness, according to God’s Word, is iniquity and

idolatry. So, never take the corrections of the Spirit or the

instructions from the Word lightly. To reject correction is to

make an idol of yourself. But to humbly yield to the Word

is wisdom.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the clarity and power of your

Word and the transformation it brings to my life. My heart

is tender and yielded to your instructions and guidance

always. I esteem your voice above every other opinion

or preference, and I walk in submission to your will, and

I live in the liberty and joy of righteousness, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Proverbs 29:1 NIV; James 1:22; Hebrews 12:9-11;Proverbs 3:11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 1-2:1-14 & Ezekiel 43-44

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 16:12-22 & 2 Chronicles 1-2