Rebuild the Broken Altar

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 1 Kings 18:30-39

30 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down. 31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name: 32 And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. 33 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood. 34 And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time. 35 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water. 36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. 37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.

MORE LESSON: Joel 2:12-13, Revelation 2:4-5 

12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Revelation 2:4-5 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Tuesday, 30 September

Memory Verse: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17

Before fire can fall from heaven, the altar must be in place. As a place of communion, covenant and sacrifice. In the Old Testament, it was the centre of worship and a meeting point between God and man. Spiritually, it represents the posture of the heart: devotion, prayer life, obedience and love for God. When the altar is broken, the connection to God becomes hindered; but When it is restored, Heaven responds with fire.

In 1 Kings 18, Elijah confronted a spiritually backslidden Israel on Mount Carmel. The Israelites’ hearts had turned toward Baal; they had forsaken their covenant with God. The altar—symbol of their devotion—was broken. So, before Elijah could call down fire from Heaven, he first repaired the altar. Today, many believers desire fresh fire and intimacy with God but the altars of their hearts are in ruins. Elijah’s action was both prophetic and practical. He gathered the stones representing the twelve tribes—unity must return. He repaired the structure, implying that consistency and order must be restored. Then he prepared the sacrifice—true surrender must be laid down. Only then did he call upon the Lord, and God answered with fire.

The message today is an invitation to rebuild our broken altars. So what does a broken altar look like in the life of a believer? It may be a life once fervent but now cold and dry, or a prayer life that has grown silent, or a heart distracted by the cares of this world. It could be the absence of Scripture meditation, worship or ignoring the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Like Israel, many believers may have allowed compromise, busyness or hidden sin to tear down their altars. However, here is the good news: altars can be rebuilt. God never despises a broken and contrite heart; His desire is always restoration, not condemnation. Like the prodigal son, when we come to ourselves and return, the Father runs toward us. The first step is acknowledgement, and the next is repentance. Then comes intentional rebuilding—brick by brick, prayer by prayer, moment by moment.

To rebuild your altar is to prioritise your time with God again, dig into His Word, engage in heartfelt prayer, and reconnect with your first love. It is saying, “Lord, reignite my heart; rekindle my devotion; rebuild what I have allowed to fall apart.” Then, like Elijah’s story, the fire will fall when the altar is in place. Your altar may be in ruins, but He specialises in restoration. You don’t have to train in spiritual drought; begin today to rebuild your altar. Be intentional about prayer; return to the Word and cut away distractions. Invite the Holy Spirit to breathe afresh on you. Like on Mount Carmel, the God who answers by fire will make Himself known. Begin the rebuilding today?

Prayer/Action

* Ask the Holy Ghost to rekindle His fire upon your altar.

* Pray for fresh zeal to serve the LORD.

* Declare that you will be a positive impact that will spark the fire of revival in the church of Christ.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Hallelujah, September is ending, and I am continuing, thank you Jesus forever.

© Strength for My Days by Bishop David Bakare - All Rights Reserved

Through the Clouds

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Genesis 15:13-14

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. 5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all. 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

MORE LESSON: 2 Corinthians 5:7

7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Monday, 29 September

Memory Verse: Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)

Before stepping forward, we often long for perfect conditions in life, ministry, relationships or career. The Bible, however, reminds us that waiting for everything to align perfectly can leave us stuck, unfruitful and frustrated.

Life, much like flight, rarely offers perfect conditions. As a believer, you must not wait for "clear skies” in life, ministry, relationships, or career ideal circumstances, complete understanding, or visible outcomes before taking the next step if you have a witness in your spirit that God is in it. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says: God doesn't call us to walk by sight; He calls us to walk by faith.

In aviation, pilots don’t wait for clear skies to fly: they are trained to navigate the clouds, relying on instruments and preparation. The same applies to your walk with God. Life may not always give you clarity, comfort or certainty; remember that faith means moving forward, trusting that God is leading and guiding even when visibility is low. The skies may never be clear, but those called to soar must be willing to fly through the clouds. Progress doesn’t wait for perfect conditions — it requires faith, readiness, and resilience. Like a pilot trusting his instruments in the fog, trust God’s guidance even when the path is unclear.

You may not see the whole picture, but God sees beyond the clouds. Don’t let uncertainty stop you from planting, building, or obeying His call. If you wait for perfect conditions, you might miss divine opportunities. Step out, even through the fog — God is your compass. You must train your “spiritual instruments” — prayer, scripture, godly counsel — to guide you through life’s fog.

Pilots don’t wait for perfect weather; they train to fly through clouds, relying not only on what they see but on the instruments they trust. Likewise, you must learn to navigate life, not by what you feel or see but by the Word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

You must ask yourself: What have I been putting off as waiting for the “right time”? Why is God asking me to trust Him and move, even without clarity? Don’t be discouraged by what you can’t see. Be ready to trust, press forward, and fly through, knowing God is with you in every altitude.

Prayer/Action

* Ask the Lord for grace not to wait for perfect conditions but trust Him in every season.

* Ask the Lord to teach you to walk by faith and not by sight, confident that He is guiding you.

* Ask the Lord for help to rely on His Word and presence as He guides and strengthens you to move, build, plant and soar through life.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Jesus, my Anchor and Defender, I give you praise for September, in the wonderful name of Jesus.

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The Power of the Spoken Word

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Proverbs 18:20–21

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

MORE LESSON: John 1:1-3

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Sunday, 28 September

Memory Verse: Death and life are in the power of the tongue... Proverbs 18:21a

Words are not just sounds, they are seeds. They carry life or death, creation or destruction. Proverbs teaches us that the tongue has power to communicate and to create. When you speak, you activate either life or death in your environment. This is why you must be careful the things you say. The mouth of everyone is a weapon but much more, the mouth of a believer is a more potent weapon because of the authority that backs them. Jezebel understood this and she wrote a letter in the name of the king (Ahab) and sealed it with his signet ring so that Naboth would be killed and the plan was successfully executed. Assuming she stated in the letter that he should be promoted to be in charge of the king's guard, that could also have been done without question or hesitation. So as children of God who have the backing of Heaven, it is wisdom to speak what God says and blot out permanently anything that does not align with His will. We can give life or destroy life, destiny and even properties with the words of our mouth. The words we speak create the reality that we see.

The Bible consistently shows us the creative force of words. God said, Let there be light, and there was light. Jesus said, Lazarus, come forth! and the dead man lived again. Words move realms, shape destinies, and open doors. The problem is that many believers are careless with their words. They speak defeat, fear, doubt and death, then wonder why they see no change. Your mouth can be the engine of breakthrough or the architect of limitation. What you say frames your world.

Even angels respond to spoken Word. Psalm 103:20 says angels excel in strength, doing His word, hearkening unto the voice of His word. That means when you speak the Word of God, you activate angelic assignment, thus your words license the supernatural to move.

But the key isn't just talking, it's speaking in alignment with the truth. Idle words, negative confessions or emotional outbursts can sabotage what God is trying to build in your life. Let your mouth become a vessel of life. As from today, be intentional with your speech. Speak over your family, your work, your spiritual growth. Declare healing, peace, abundance and wisdom. Speak to the mountain. Speak to the storm. Speak to your soul. Speak to your future.

As you speak, believe. As you believe, receive. You have the right, the authority, and the power to declare life.

Prayer/Action

* Thank God for giving you the power to speak life.

* Repent of every careless word.

* Declare, I choose to align my mouth with God's word. I declare that I am healed, favoured, empowered and fruitful. My words will reflect Heaven. My speech will glorify You. Amen.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Let's sing prophetically – I am going greater, yes I am, I am going greater today (2×), I'm going above the sorrows, into the presence of God, into the presence of Jesus, I'm going greater today, hallelujah! Sing it all day for a miracle!

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The Treasure Within

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 2 Corinthians 4:6–7

6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

MORE LESSON: Matthew 13:44–46, Colossians 1:27

44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Saturday, 27 September

Memory Verse: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels... 2 Corinthians 4:7a

God has placed unimaginable wealth within you, not physical riches but divine treasure. Paul calls it this treasure in earthen vessels, referring to the glory and power of God residing in human containers. Think about that: the eternal God chose to deposit His power and presence in you.

Why earthen vessels? Because they are ordinary, fragile and unimpressive to the natural eye. God delights in hiding treasures in unlikely places to show that the excellence of power is of Him, not of us. This is the mystery of grace: that God puts glory in weakness, greatness in insignificance, and power in humility.

You may look at yourself and see nothing special but God sees treasure. You may feel inadequate but within you lies Kingdom potential, spiritual authority and eternal purpose. However, like the physical treasure, what's inside must be discovered and drawn out. So, you must look beyond what your eyes can see and begin to see yourself the way God sees you. There is more to you than meets the eye and only God has your true identity. In order to see and live your potential, you must see the excellence within from God's perspective because this treasure isn't always visible. Many people walk around with buried callings, suppressed gifts and undiscovered anointing. This is because the vessel hasn't been broken. Sometimes God allows pressure so that what's inside you can be revealed; thus the crushing reveals the oil. The fire reveals the gold and the pressures of life reveal the value in you.

Your task is not to create something new but to reveal the deposit that is already there. Your duty is to steward it, develop it, guard it and most importantly, release it. Your voice, gift and vision all come from this inner treasure.

Stop comparing yourself with others and don't despise your vessel. Your worth is not in the clay but in the content. What makes you valuable is not your appearance, status or resources, it is the divine treasure within. You didn't come to the earth blank, a “tabula rasa”, you came with divine purpose, presence and anointing deposited in you and waiting for manifestation. The world is waiting for your manifestation.

Today, ask the Holy Spirit to help you rediscover what God has deposited in you. Begin to declare, “I am a carrier of glory. I have treasures inside me.” Let that revelation shift the way you walk, talk and serve.

Prayer/Action

* Thank God for placing treasures within you.

* Receive help of God to see yourself through His eye so that you will value, protect and release what He has placed in you for His glory.

* Declare, 'I am not empty, I am full of purpose and power'.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: I am a pride to the kingdom of God, I shall not be dethroned by anything, in the wonderful name of Jesus.

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