Goodness and Mercy

READ: Exo. 33:12-23
MORE LESSONS: Ps. 23:6
Bible Reading in One Year: Job 11-13

A life lived outside of God's goodness and mercy is full of frustration, pain and is purposeless. The presence of God in a man's life helps him find direction in the path of destiny and attracts His goodness and mercy upon such a man. A man experiences the presence of God when he embraces Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour.

In our text, God granted Moses his request because He knew Moses by name, And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name: Exo. 33:17. In verse 19, God also said unto him, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, Moses’ relationship with God gave him the privilege of seeing God face to face.

When God's goodness and mercy is upon you, you become unstoppable in life. Daniel was a man who enjoyed the goodness and mercy of the Lord. Even when his colleagues teamed up to eliminate him, they couldn't because God was with him. Rather than die, it was his enemies that eventually perished in the den of lions (Dan. 6:22-24).

The Psalmist has an in-depth understanding of the goodness and mercy of the Lord, and thus declares, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever: Psa. 23:6. David knows the danger of living without God's goodness and mercy over his life and destiny.

The goodness and mercy of the Lord is so great that there is no human need that can ever exhaust it. The blind Bartimaeuse took advantage of the goodness and mercy of the Lord and he cried out to God with a loud voice, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me: Mk. 10:47. Immediately, Jesus gave him attention, and he received his sight that same moment. Therefore, whatever may be your request today, believe that God will do it for you and it shall be yours, in Jesus name
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Prayer/Action
Prophesy God’s goodness and mercy to your life today.

Declare that every good thing that God has in stock for you will come to you this year.

Manifest God’s goodness in your life today by sharing with someone the testimony of what the Lord has done for you.

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Faithful Helpers

READ: Rom.16:1-10
MORE LESSONS: Eph.6:21

Bible Reading in One Year: Job 8-10

There is an enviable term that has been used to describe particular categories of men and women across ages. This term describes some people as men of “timber and calibre”. This means people that have great worth, wealth and weight among the people in a community. Such are the men and women that are listed by Paul in today's reading. Consider the description of such brethren as we have in our text and pray earnestly that God will make you a person of “timber and calibre” to His glory, joy of your family and the progress of the nation.

First, such people have the ability to serve. The greatest men of God or leaders receiving commendation of many today are men of great service. Do you want to be well known? Then choose to serve. Second, such a person succours others, implying that they willingly help to bear the burdens of others without breaking under the weight. May God make you a pillar in His house to succour others from today. Third, there are people that laboured for Paul and others. This implies that faithful helpers don't shy away from responsibility or push it to others, they are solution givers. Churches or ministries that have such people flourish abundantly because such men and women labour much and are productive for which God is happy and the church is established.

Prayer/Action
* Lord, make me a pillar in Your house today.
* O God, empower and enrich me this year and use me to enrich others in my church, family and nation.
* Take steps to develop and advance yourself this year in order to lend to nations and not borrow from anyone.

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No Evil Memorial

READ: Psalm 91:1-10
MORE LESSONS: Psalm 27:1-3
Bible Reading in One Year: Job 5-7

Evil memorial is a sad event that brings sorrow or regret each time you remember. As long as satan has the freedom to move to and fro in his mission of stealing, killing and destruction (Jn. 10:10), evil will abound. Since the fall of man, evil has continued to grow from generation to generation in all areas of life such as natural disasters, hatred, killing, robbery, witchcraft, jealousy etc.

However, in all these, children of God have the privilege of divine defence. Central to the divine defence is the Word of God by which children of God are sustained all through life. A believer’s life is in the living Word and that is why he cannot easily be used for any evil experiment.

To prevent falling into evil you must wrap yourself in the Word of God, which keeps us hidden in God our refuge in a wicked world like ours. The devil cannot penetrate through the Word of God to harm you, that is why God reassuringly asserts, There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling: Psa. 91:10. Only the Master of the universe who has the power to kill and to give life can give such a decree. It is promises like this that give joy and boldness to the people of God.

There are two things you must do to activate this Word in your life and your loved ones. They are found in Romans 10:10, For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Therefore:
1. Believe in your heart that there shall not be any evil memorial concerning you and your loved ones. You must believe that it will not even come near you. You must carry this mentality in you over every aspect of your life.
2 ...with the mouth confession is made.... Now you must say and pray loud: I reject any evil memorial over me, my loved ones and my belongings for the Word of God says there shall no evil befall me, neither shall any plague come near my dwelling.
Don't fail to say these words out so as to activate the power in the Word. No evil memorial, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer /Action
* In the name of Jesus, my path shall turn to testimony.
* I cancel regrets over my life, in Jesus’ name.
* Evil is not permitted to come near me and all that have to do with me, in Jesus’ name.

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Thy Will be Done

READ: Luke 1:26-38
MORE LESSONS: Luke 11:1-2
Bible Reading in One Year: Job 1-4

A preacher once said that one must strictly follow spiritual instructions as a patient follows a doctor's prescription. If you will prosper in life you must observe and do according to the set pattern of God as encoded in His Word, And Moses...said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it: Deut. 32:44-47.

The will of God is His commandments. Until you make up your mind to obey them strictly and diligently you may not succeed in life. This informed God’s admonition to Joshua, This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do  according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success: Joshua 1:8. Let the will of God prevail over everything you do in every area of life and you will prosper. In our text, Mary says to the angel of God, … Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.... v.38. When you allow God to rule over your affairs, satan can’t hinder your progress. In fact, when others are being cast down you will testify, then will I arise and say Jehovah is my defence. God will defend His Word. Ensure you are in the will of God in all that you do - in business, journey, career, e.t.c.

In case you have missed it, it is not too late. The Bible says if you hear His voice today, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: Heb. 3:8. Now that you know God’s will and you have the Bible to continue in it, don't fail  to walk according to His will so that you will not fail or perish.

Finally, for you to be in God’s will, Proverbs says, Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man: Prov. 3:3-4. Habakkuk boldly declares, ...Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it: Hab.2:2. Receive grace to do according to the will of God from now.

Prayer/Actions
* Receive grace to walk according to the will of God all through your life, in Jesus’ name.
* I submit myself to the will of God over______________(mention the matter).
* I cast out every rebellious spirit against the will of God for my life.

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