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Daily Devotional MEDITATE ON HIS TRUTHS But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory… (2 Corinthians 3:18). Sometimes, it’s possible to look at yourself and not seem like what God says you are. Even in this season of celebration, after all that has happened this year, you may think through your life and wonder, “What’s really there to celebrate? Life has been so hard.” When you think or talk like that, you’re going in the wrong direction. Stop looking at circumstances; look at the Word. Our themeRead More →

Daily Devotional: THE WORD ALIVE IN YOU And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Christmas means the Word has come; the Word is born. The Word became flesh and walked the streets; they beheld His glory until He was slain. But God raised Him up and showed Him openly to be alive with many infallible proofs. Now, He abides in you. Praise God! They waited for the Word, expected His glory that the prophets spoke about; they expected His light,Read More →

Daily Devotional: CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew]… [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] (Ephesians 2:10 AMPC). Jesus was born that men may have, and live the good life, as our theme scripture reveals. In John 10:10 AMPC, He said, “…I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” You weren’t born to merely live, but to live the good life which He prepared for you ahead of time—an excellent life. Now, you can beRead More →

Daily Devotional: CELEBRATING THE INCARNATE AND THE LIVING WORD …he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?(John 14:8-9). Even though Christmas, which is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, is inarguably the most popular holiday in the world, there are still many who don’t know who Jesus really is. To some, He’s a great religious leader. But Jesus isn’t a mere religious leader or reformist; He’s Himself, God. You have to study the Word of God to discover this. In John 5:39, Jesus said, “…search the Scriptures, for they testify of me.” The ScripturesRead More →

Daily Devotional: CHRIST ALIVE IN YOUR HEART The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Christmas is about who Jesus is, and what He came to do. He didn’t come to establish a religion. He didn’t come to merely show us how to do good things; He came to give us life; God’s life. God made us, and He wanted us to have His kind of life, and His plan was that Jesus would be the one to give us thatRead More →

Daily Devotional: TELL IT AROUND THE WORLD 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). As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, it’s important to realize that His glorious return is imminent, much closer than many realize. Therefore, we must intensify our efforts in reaching the lost, in telling the untold in our world and in the regions beyond that He is the way, the truth, and the life. Only through Him can men be savedRead More →

Daily Devotional: NEVER ASHAMED OF HIM Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels (Mark 8:38). There’re some people who are ashamed to be identified with Jesus and His Church; how tragic that is! Your oneness with the Lord is the greatest, most sublime and royal identity ever. Celebrate it at every opportunity. Seize every moment to glorify Jesus Christ. Let your love for Him be loud and unequivocal. If you’re ashamed toRead More →

Daily Devotional: MAKE YOUR LIFE GLORIOUS Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life (Galatians 6:5 MSG). Some Christians try to blame God for what actually is their responsibility. Oftentimes, when something unpleasant happens, they conclude that it’s the will of God; otherwise, “Why did He let it happen?” they muse. What we need to realise is that the authority to change things on earth, and make our lives as beautiful as we desire, has been given to us. You can make your life glorious by living out God’s Word. In Matthew 17:20, the Lord JesusRead More →

Daily Devotional: WE’RE THE LIGHT…JUST LIKE JESUS Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid (Matthew 5:14). In John 8, we read of a certain woman who was caught in the act of adultery and was to be stoned to death. But it turned out she knew where Jesus was and ran to Him. The mob came after her, and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, for what this woman has done, we’re supposed to stone her to death; do you have any objections?” (John 8:4-5). Jesus said, “Well, no objections, but get started with any oneRead More →

Daily Devotional: WE ARE KING-PRIESTS And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen (Revelation 1:6). The phrase, “kings and priests” in the scripture above is also rendered “a kingdom of priests” in other translations. The tends to assume that “a kingdom of priests” is referring to a kingdom where there’re priests. But the accurate expression is “kingpriests.” He’s made us king-priests, which is a fulfillment of prophecy! In Exodus 19:5-6, God had said to the children of Israel, “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep myRead More →