Victory Daily KNOWING HIM (2) Republished May 2024

ABSOLUTELY HOLY DAY 1

John 17:6-11
“And [now] I am no more in the world, but these are [still] in the
world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep in Your Name [in the
knowledge of Yourself] those whom You have given Me, that they
may be one as We [are one].” (V.11) AMPL

Our God is holy. He is absolutely holy. Sometimes when we hear the

word 'Holy' we get scared. It looks like an unreachable level for man. It
scares us like God’s presence scares the Israelites on Mount Sinai. And
to some people, it means God is unapproachable for them. So for this
reason they keep off the house of God. Even in the church when it is
time for Holy Communion Some people try to escape simply because of
the word holy. Thank God for light.

But do you know that it means God is a righteous God? To be righteous

is to always stand in the will of God in every situation. This means He is
a faithful God that will always be right. He will not promise and fail
(Isaiah 40:28). You simply need to understand, that this attitude of God
is for your blessing. It means Holiness. He has a perfect attitude. There
is no evil in Him. The wickedness of the world will not change His plan
for you (Proverbs 19:21). That is why God's word is asking you to also
be holy (1 Peter 1:15-16) So that you can also be a sure blessing to your
world. It is as you yield to His calling to be holy that you can enjoy the
best of God (Isaiah 1:19).

Do you know that His holiness is the guarantee for your success and
victory? Even when you are not firm His word stands firm. God’s
holiness is what guarantees your future. The enemy cannot turn it
down since God is Holy, He will fulfill His promises. You just be sure you
are obedient to His word. And at last, His holiness will take you there.
Prayer: Lord, help me to enjoy the blessing of God’s holiness.
“GOD’S HOLINESS IS THE GUARANTEE FOR YOUR SUCCESS”

HE FORGIVES DAY 2
I John 1:5-10
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (V. 9) KJV

Man in his nature could have some weaknesses. It is the Holy Spirit that
helps us out of our weaknesses often. We are not yet perfect but the
Spirit of God is perfecting us. In the course of our relating with one
another, we often offend each other. And also as we relate with God
our imperfections sometimes reflect. The enemy is always looking for
every avenue to take advantage of our condemnation. He knows that
when men become guilty they become weak. He is happy when a man
is weak for him to accuse us before the father.

But we have a God of mercy that always forgives our sins. He is not only
forgiving but cleanses so that the traces of the iniquity should never be
found in us anymore in His presence. It is a terrible thing to live under
the oppression of guilt. It will cripple faith and confidence in
achievement. It will breed condemnation and destroy peace.

You therefore need to know that your God is a God that forgives. Get to
know that this is the simple truth of the word of God. He is not
interested in your trouble and lack of peace (Ezekiel 33:11). Learn to
confess your sin to Him. Always admit your wrongs before Him and
repent of it. He will faithfully forgive you and forget all about that
completely. He only does not like it when men try to cover their sins
(Proverbs 28:13). Open up to Him and you will find your peace
restored. You will surely find grace for a renewed relationship with God.
Peace!
Prayer: Lord, help me to always accept your forgiveness.
“UNTIL A MAN CAN ACCEPT GOD’S FORGIVENESS THE ENEMY WILL
ALWAYS REMOVE HIS PEACE”

HE CARES DAY 3
I Peter 5:1-7
“casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (V. 7) NKJV

Sometimes in life, it may look as if we are alone in facing the challenges

of our life. It often looks like no one cares, especially as a responsible
man and woman. You don't want to be a burden on anyone by sharing
your challenges with them. And people because of this term it to mean
you must have been a comfortable person. But you are facing it all
alone and you keep feeling no one cares.

This is a very dangerous way of feeling. This will make you start to react
wrongly to people who may not have an understanding of what you are
going through. In the midst of such situations, always remember that
you have a God that cares for you. Even if you don't have people you
can freely share with you can share with Him. He understands your very
situation and He is willing to help you (Hebrew 4:15).

Stop carrying your worries and anxiety alone. God’s word says we
should cast it on our God. How? Not by just being irresponsible, but by
sharing it in prayers and believing that there shall be help for us. We
often complain about God not stepping in but we do not know that we
have to receive instruction from Him after our prayers and step out by
faith to receive an answer to our prayers. He never forgets you. He
cares for you and desires your peace and progress. I know that you
shall make it at last.

Prayer: Lord, lead me to my solution today.

“IF MEN CARE FOR WHAT THEY HAVE HOW MUCH MORE WILL GOD
CARE FOR YOU"
NEVER FORGET DAY 4
Isaiah 49:13-17
"Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on
the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget
you" (V. 15) NKJV

Often time situations and circumstances make us think God has

forgotten us. It may even look as if you call and He does not answer.
Some people even feel God has no concern for them. But all these are
feelings of ignorance of the nature of our God.

In the scripture we read today, God asked a question that can a nursing
mother forget to breastfeed her sucking child. All of us know that
except the woman is not with the child, that cannot happen. And God
said even if they do, He can never forget us. You need to know that He
created you for a purpose. And this is for His glory and honor. This
makes you to be so important that it becomes impossible for Him to
forget you.

Even if a man is wayward, yet God is always looking for a means of

restoring him for His glory. No matter what your situation is you need
to understand that He can never forget you. All things shall work
together for your good at last (Romans 8:28). It shall at last turn to a
testimony for you (Luke 21:13). I will encourage you to sow a seed of
faith unto the Lord. It may be materials or your service to God. This is
not to bribe God but to help you humble yourself and serve in His
kingdom. You need to know that He made you to serve Him (1 Peter
2:9, Isaiah 43:21). Do it joyfully and from your heart. Your hope shall be
revived for a glorious testimony and you shall be lifted.

Prayer: Lord, remember me and help me.

“OUR SITUATION ARE PART OF HIS PACKAGE OF TESTIMONY”
KEEPING COVENANT DAY 5
Psalm 89:20-36
“My covenant will not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of
my lips” (v.34) KJV

Often we wait to receive the promise of God’s word but we don’t often
understand that this will be only when we obey his instructions. So
most people easily get wearied and divert their approach to solving
their problem. But I need to let you know that God is a covenant-
keeping God. When He promises, His word cannot fail.

If we learn from the patriarchs, many of them went through so many

challenges. But God fulfilled His covenant of victory and success in their
life. Even though Abraham waited for God's word, God's covenant was
fulfilled in His life – So also Isaac and Jacob.

Today in our scripture God was confirming to the house of David that
He would keep His word. He has promised never to remove His mercy
from His Family and children and to give Him eternal throne. To this
God has been found faithful.

Learn to hold unto God's word when He gives you any promise. He will
surely fulfill it. He is not a man that will lie. His words are yea and
amen. You will surely see the salvation of the Lord and your success
shall be handed over to you. Only be sure that you put your trust in
Him. He will surely restore your glory and strengthen you to make it.
And your case shall turn to a testimony in Jesus name.

Prayer: Lord, fulfill your word concerning my situation.

“GOD‘S WORD IS SURER THAN MAN’S FAITH”
THE LORD IS GOOD DAY 6
Psalm 136:1-10
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures
forever" (V. 1) NKJV

When you consider how people behave to you, sometimes you will be
tempted to conclude that people are not good. The truth is that most
people don't live in the love of God and this makes us not to be good to
others. This might be as a result of human's limitation. We often over-
expect from one another. The person we are expecting from may not
be as we have pictured him/her in our mind. Yes, it might be
challenging to say that some people are good but the Bible says the
Lord is good.

You must accept this truth to enjoy your walk with God. Even though as
Christians we go through different seasons for different reasons.
Sometimes God may be correcting us in such season and to us it may
not look very pleasant (Hebrews 12:6-11). Sometimes God may want to
teach us something. Sometimes God may consciously delay some
things from coming to us for the sake of right timing.

But in the long run, you will discover that the Lord is good. His
goodness makes Him have a good plan for everyone even your family.
When you understand that the Lord is good, it will make you appreciate
His deed in your life. Then life cannot but start to appreciate you. There
is no way our little mind can comprehend His deeds. But the word of
God says He is a good God. He will surely make His goodness known to
you.

Prayer: Lord, make my life to witness your goodness.

"GOD'S GOODNESS IS THE ONLY HOPE OF OUR GOOD FUTURE"

HE ANSWERS DAY 7
Acts 12:1-11
“Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered
to God for him by the church” (V. 5) NKJV

Prayer is a means through which we communicate our mind to our

God. And God is a God that answers prayers. Some gods cannot
They don’t talk, hear or move. But our God does answer prayers. No
matter where you may be and no matter how silent your voice may be,
yet God answers prayers.

In the scripture we read today, king Herod made himself available to

the devil and began to kill the Christian leaders. This he was doing to
gain acceptability before the Jews. When the church did not pray he
successfully killed James and he kept Peter for the next slaughter. Then
the church began to pray. And God sent His angel to release Peter from
prison. It was a miraculous event.

Friend, God still answers prayers He said to call upon me and I will
answer you and show you great and mighty things that you know not
(Jeremiah 33:3). God promises that when we call on Him He will always
answer us. Jesus said whatever we ask the Father in His name He will
do. Why don't you create time to pray about your challenges by faith in
God's grace and mercy? And you will witness His miracle-working
power.

Prayer: Lord, give me a heart for prayers.

“THERE IS NO GOD THAT CAN ANSWER LIKE GOD”
A LIFTER DAY 8
Psalm 3:1-8
"But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts
up my head" (V. 3) NKJV

Sometimes in the world, it is survival of the fittest. People in different

businesses and offices of different professions seem to be racing. It is
only the influential and the financially strong that are breaking the
edges. Many others will be left in the cold without helpers.

There is a need to recognize the strength for your lifting and tap into it.
Your God is a lifter. The promotion comes from His hand (Psalm 75:5-
10). In the testimony we read today David the King has come to realize
that His God is a lifter of heads. Remember it is what you know God to
be that He will be to you. If you do not know, please understand this
from now. No one is promoted until your father does it.

People may be jumping up but they will come down at last. Lasting
promotion only comes from God. Start to trust Him for your promotion
in life. It is not by your strength or ability (Ecclesiastes 4:11). Others
may be going through the crooked ways to find promotion. As a child of
God, you can’t follow the route of the ungodly to have durable riches.
Start to talk to Him about your materials or financial promotion and
office promotion. He is enough connection for you. As you ask, He will
direct you to what you should do to be promoted. Keep obeying His
instructions and soon you shall be lifted to the top in Jesus name.
Prayer: Lord, let the instruction for my promotion be released.
“WHEN HE PROMOTES NO ONE DEMOTES”

HE GUIDES DAY 9
Psalm 25:8-15
“The meek will He guides in judgment and the meek will He teach his
way” (V. 9) NKJV

One of the major needs of men in life is direction. This is because

choice is so costly in the life of men. The result in life is simply a
product of choice. Everybody will succeed if only everybody knows how
to make the right choice. Any time I hear about people trying to make
money through a dubious way, I know that it is because they do not
know how. They think wickedness will produce wealth. The truth is that
wickedness will always produce sorrow sooner or later (Proverbs
10:22). It is only a godly blessing that will speak joy at last (Proverbs
13:11). These entire perpetrations are products of lack of
understanding.

I like to introduce to you the God that guides His people. He can guide
you into joyful profit (Isaiah 48:17). He can give you the power to make
money (Deuteronomy 8:18). He can turn bad life around to good and
unfortunate life to be full of fortunes. He does this by guiding and
instructing His people to access peaceable blessings.

All you need is the grace for meekness. God only guides the meek.
These are people who are willing to be corrected and instructed. When
wise counsels are given to them they will take it. God's word says they
will inherit the wealth of the earth (Matthew 5:5). God is able to guide
you to succeed in all you do. You will be able to access His blessings and
stand out among others.

Prayer: Lord, release your grace for meekness into my life.

“GOOD DIRECTION IS THE MOTHER OF DISTINCTION”

HE IS ABLE DAY 10
Ephesians 3:14-21
“Now to Him who can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we
ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (V. 20) NKJV

Due to numerous challenges that people are faced with, they

sometimes get to a junction and ask if God could help them. If you look
through the word of God, you will discover that there is nothing He
cannot do. Yet something in us often wants us to feel, “though God can
do everything but my particular problem is too big" You need to know
that God's word is true and there is nothing He cannot do, either for
you or for others.

The scripture we read today says, "…He can do… superabundantly, for
over and above all that [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our
highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]" AMPL. It is
therefore the great lie of the enemy to make us feel there is something
that God cannot do. The only condition for the level of His working
power in our life is the level of our faith. If you can just believe Him for
anything, that is taking Him for His word, everything shall be possible
for you.

It Is important that you therefore locate the promises of God

concerning your situation and hold on to it without doubt and you will
surely have your miracles. God can deliver (Daniel 3:17). God can
subdue all things (Philippians 3:21). He is able to keep your soul in
strength (2 Timothy 1:12), He is able to save your soul and your life
from all terrible situations and heal you (Hebrews 7:25; Act 10:38). Your
case cannot be an exception. He will visit you with His power and show
you His salvation in Jesus name.

Prayer: Lord, give me faith to receive.

“IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOU CAN RECEIVE”

HE DOES NOT CHANGE DAY 11

Malachi 3:1-6
“For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed,
O sons of Jacob.” (V. 6) NKJV

We have come to live in a world where all things change all the time.
That seems to have even affected our mental view of God. Some
people think the God of yesterday is different from that of today. Today
we experience so much change in our government that you can count
tens of leaders in your state since you were born. The culture we used
to have, is fast becoming obsolete because knowledge increases daily.
So there are always changes in the education curriculum. Yet, this does
not mean what is happening to us is what is happening to God.

The reason for so much change in the world is the discoveries of

imperfection. And that is making our development in search of the
perfect situation. You need to know that our God is perfect. He has
reached the climax of development. God's word says, He is the same
yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). No one can dethrone
Him, neither can anyone change His laws.

That is why the word of God cannot change. No situation or devil can
change the word of God. It is written that you will prosper as your soul
prospers (3 John 1:2). The bible says by the stripe of Jesus you are
healed (I Peter 2:24). Your matter will surely turn to a testimony (Luke
21:13). The word of God says what is written is written (John 10:35).
God’s power to keep and to help has not change. That is why He will
keep to His covenant notwithstanding the changing world. Don’t join
the people who keep attempting to change the word of God but
believe in His word. You will surely shine as stars.

Declaration: Since God’s government cannot change, His word will

manifest in my life
“SINCE THE JUDGE DOES NOT CHANGE, THE VERDICT CAN NOT
CHANGE"
HE BLESSES DAY 12
2 Samuel 6:5-12
“The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite
three months. And the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his
household” (V. 11) NKJV

One of the great virtues highly needed in many families in Africa is

God's blessing. Everyone knows that there is something called God’s
blessings. This is not just I buy and sell and make money. This is grace
for multiplication and increase. This is not just because of human ability
but the grace of His covenant (Genesis 26:12: 30:27). This is the
blessing of God for the righteous (Psalm 5:12). This is a blessing
without trouble, it is peaceful and fulfilling (Proverbs 10:22).

In the scriptures we read today is the adventure of a man into the

blessing of God. King David decided to bring the ark of the Lord to the
place prepared for it. As they were coming, someone wanting to help it
from falling and was killed by God (2 Samuel 6:6). This was because
they were carrying it contrary to God’s instruction. David then felt the
ark should not come to his house so as not to kill him. It was then
dropped in the house of Obed-Edom. While the ark was in the house of
Obed Edom, the man knew how to treat it. God then began to bless
him and his household.
Friend, you can also enter into God's blessing when you understand the
way to entreat God's presence. The ark symbolizes His presence. The
blessing of His presence will give you instructions in your time of
worship and prayers. This is His wisdom to connect you to your blessing
each day of your life (Isaiah 48:17; Jeremiah 33:3). That is why you
should be humble to receive His instructions (Psalm 25:9). Depend
upon His mercy and not just on your labor (Psalms 127:1). And always
appreciate Him for each increase in your labor and labor only as He
instructs. You will begin to experience His true trouble-free blessing.

Prayer: Lord, teach me to humble myself and be grateful.

"WHEN YOU ARE GRATEFUL YOU ARE OPENING THE DOOR FOR
GREATNESS"

HE REMEMBERS DAY 13
Genesis 30:20-24
“Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened
her womb” (V. 22) NKJV

Sometimes we try to imagine God in our mind but we cannot

comprehend the fullness of His splendor. We often look at God as an
entity who sits on the throne and some angels fly around Him. But the
picture the Bible gives us about God is not just that. If in this world our
presidents have offices and numerous departments of ministries,
sections of people working with them how much more God. I believe in
heaven there will be something like a minister for communication, and
labor. And the like with their ministry. I believe each of these ministries
has files for everyone on earth (Revelations 20:12). And there will be a
ministry in charge of answering to prayers of God's children with your
files and my files. Then at the appointed time, your case is carried out.
This is not like the earthly office with human limitations. That is the
reason it becomes impossible for God to forget a case.

God's word says, then God remembered Rachel, and her prayers were
answered. Your case shall soon be remembered. Sometimes by faith,
you can break the heaven protocol. Faith makes God do the unusual
(Hebrew 11:5, 1 Samuel 1:17-20). By faith the three Hebrews brought
Jesus into the scene before His time (Daniel 3:24). Friend, keep
knocking heaven by faith this year. Connect to faith in God by asking
Him for direction and obeying Him. You will surely be remembered for
good in Jesus' name.

PRAYER: Lord, it is my turn to be remembered.

“GOD’S ADMINISTRATION IS WITHOUT ERROR”
HE SPEAKS DAY 14
Exodus 19:10-21
“And the Lord said to Moses, “Go down and warn the people lest they
break through to gaze at the Lord, and many of them perish” (V. 21)
NKJV

As a living God, He did have an attitude of speaking. And that is why

you can read over three thousand times in the Bible saying “the Lord
said.” Other gods cannot speak, it is men who speak for them. Do not
let anyone deceive you if you see any idol talking, people are behind it.

The reason why God does not always want anyone to see Him is that
He does not want to be made into any image or portrait of worship. We
know Him by His word. He wanted to reveal Himself to the children of
Israel and He told Moses to prepare the people to hear God. And He
came down on Mount Sinai and there was such a great earthquake.
Then God spoke to Moses in the hearing of the Israelites.

You need to know that your God speaks. He may not cause an
earthquake or thunder before you hear Him today. If only you can listen
with the ears of the spirit God will always speak to you. To hear God
always you will need to develop a deep relationship with God in
worship and prayers. It will get clearer as you go deeper. And His word
will change your world.

Prayer: Lord, release grace for my closeness to you.

“EVERY TIME YOU HEAR GOD YOU WILL MOVE TO A NEW LEVEL”

HIS COUNSEL STANDS DAY 15

Genesis 45:1-11
“Then Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph; does my father still
live?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed
in his presence” (V. 3) NKJV

Sometimes the enemy feels he can stop the counsel of God, but the
Bible says the counsel of God shall stand. That is why you need to stand
in faith in God's word and not in your experience on earth.

Joseph was a man of many troubles. The enemy used his brothers’
attitude against him in his family with all determination that his dreams
would not come to reality (Genesis 37:18-20). God often reveals to him
that he will rule over his brothers. As a child of around sixteen, he was
not wise enough to have been telling his brothers about his dreams.
And he created enmity for himself in the house. They sold him to
slavery for money. Because God's counsel cannot fail, he still become
ruler in the land of slavery and his brother at last came there to bow to
him. He at last ruled over his brothers.
Friend, don't let the enemy turn you into an instrument against anyone
else, you may regret doing so. But you need to know also that God’s
counsel about you cannot change. He will surely fulfill His word
notwithstanding the effort of the enemy. You will surely rule. Just be
sure you remain in the will of God and keep serving Him with all
faithfulness. At last, your enemies will bow themselves to you. Soon
their children will be at your mercy. This is because the counsel of God
will surely come to stand in your life.

Prayer: Lord, help me to remain in your will till I will be lifted by your
hand.
“GOD IS NOT WAITING FOR ANYONE’S ADVICE, ONLY HIS COUNSEL
SHALL STAND”

GOD PRESERVES DAY 16

Exodus 2:1-10
“Then Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this child away and
nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages." So the woman
took the child and nursed him” (V. 9) NKJV

It is amazing to see how this great God could preserve people of

destiny till they see their glory. That is why no enemy can kill a man in
the race to destiny. I have seen men who rose to glory right in their
wheelchairs. And that is why you need to stop your fear and doubt.
Your God is up to the task. He will surely see you through.

Moses was a child born in a time of adversary. This time there was a
decree in the land to kill all male children born by the Hebrews; that is
the Israelites. But because the mother was convinced that his child was
a child of destiny, she refused to submit him for slaughtering against all
odds (Exodus 2:2). And God preserved the life of this child and the
mother even started earning salary by taking care of her child. At last,
the glorious destiny of this child emerged. He became the greatest
leader of his time.

Friend, can you also see a great destiny ahead of your children? Then
God can preserve them till he sees the glory of their greatness. It is not
a new thing for God to do for such for parent like you. Start to nurture
them in the will and the fear of God knowing very well that they will be
rulers and leaders of tomorrow (Genesis 18:18-19). At the right time in
their lives, they will also sail through the odds of life and at last become
great.

Prayer: Lord, make my children great on the earth.

“IT IS ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE CONCERNING YOUR CHILDREN”

HE CAN SMELL DAY 17

Genesis 8:14-22
“And the LORD smelled a soothing aroma. Then the LORD said in His
heart, "I will never again curse the ground for man's sake, although
the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again
destroy every living thing as I have done” (V.21) NKJV

One of the living attributes of God is that He can smell anything. This
helps Him to approve and disapprove. This helps Him differentiate
things of higher quality from things of lower quality (Genesis 4:4).

After the flood that destroyed the entire people of the earth was
subsided, God told Noah and His children to come out of the ark. They
came out and they appreciated God for their life. Noah set up an altar
and made a sacrifice unto the Lord so that He would remember His
covenant. And God smells the sweetness of the sacrifice of Noah. God
then made a covenant never to destroy the earth with water anymore.
Do you know that any time you also make a sacrifice unto God either of
praise, giving, or service unto the Lord? God always smells the odor of
your sacrifices. And by this, He knows whether your sacrifices are of
low quality or good quality. That is why you must always give quality
praise from the heart, quality offerings, and service to Him. Any time
He smells quality sacrifice He will always give a covenant promise.
David the king knew how to give quality sacrifices to God. One day
David just thought of a sacrifice of building a house for God and God
smelled its quality and gave him a covenant of eternal enthronement.
Let God smell your sweet sacrifice and you will earn a place in glory

Prayer: Lord, help me to always give quality sacrifices

“GOOD SACRIFICE WILL ALWAYS PROVOKE GOOD BLESSINGS”

EXCELLENT GOD DAY 18

Psalm 8:1-9
“O Lord our God how excellent (Majestic and glorious) is your name in
all the earth! You have set your glory on [or above] the heavens” (V. 1)
AMPL

What makes life glorious is when excellence is put into it. No matter
how much a man is earning, the moment excellence is not his lifestyle,
He will be void of glory and beauty. It is excellence that commands the
glory of beauty in a man.

You need to know that your God is excellent. The Psalmist said, "How
excellent is your name oh Lord". Can you imagine the work of creation?
Beginning from the sun, to the moon, and the stars. They are
excellently arranged. Look at the sea and the land. Look at the plants
and the flowers. Look at the variation in different animals and birds.
And to crown it all look at the multiple variations in human looks. All of
these are products of God's excellent work.

Observe yourself well and know that your creation is a product of

excellence. Look at your eyes, nose like a silencer, ears like a satellite
dish, your mouth and all. See, you are truly wonderfully made
(Psalms 139:14). That is why you should always be excellent in all that
you do. So that you can look exactly like your God. And by excellent
living, you can command the beauty and the honor of God upon your
life and ministry (Philippians 4:8) peace!

Prayer: Lord, help me to always give attention to excellence.

“EXCELLENCE IS THE SECRET OF EVERY BEAUTY”

FAVOUR OF GOD DAY 19

1 Samuel 2:12-26
“And the child Samuel grew on and in favor both with the Lord, and
men (V. 26) NKJV

You need to know that your God is a God of favor. That is, it is in His
habit to always favor His people. When a man is walking in the will of
God, he will sooner or later start to enjoy God's favor. And when a man
enters God's favor all things around him will gain a new turn.

The family of Eli was the family chosen by the Lord to forever be the
priesthood family in God's house. But started changing it when it came
to Eli. This was because he did not quickly correct his children in the
evil they were committing in the house of the Lord. God was not happy
with Eli and his children. But as this family was facing the anger of God,
Samuel was been favored by the Lord. Though he was supposed to be
an errant boy to Eli and his family, but God's favor lifted him.

Friend, you are the next in line to be favored by the Lord (Psalm
102:13). All you need to do is to humble yourself to listen and obey
God's instruction. Make yourself available to serve in His house like
Samuel did. And you will start to enjoy His favor (Psalms 5:12). When
God's favor comes you will begin to enjoy the blessings you do not
deserve. And you will be blessed.

Prayer: Lord, bring me by grace into your favor.

“FAVOUR BRINGS A MAN INTO WHAT HE DOES NOT DESERVE”

FORBEARANCE OF GOD DAY 20

Jonah 4:6-11
“And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more
than one hundred and twenty thousand persons who cannot discern
between their right hand and their left-and much livestock?” (V. 11)
NKJV

It is amazing to see how God forbear with the sons of men. If not that
the Lord can forbear, we will all have been consumed longest time. He
is a God who understands us and always gives us a long rope to pull.
Yet, men often abuse this and destroy themselves.

Nineveh was a city of about 120 thousand people as the Bible says. A
time came when this city sinned against God and He decided to destroy
the city. But as in the habit of God, He sent Jonah to this city to preach
to them to warn them to repent or face destruction. Jonah was
reluctant to take the assignment because he did not want to be
ridiculed, since he knew God could have mercy on them. Jonah wanted
them terrified by his message of doom but the people repented in
fasting and God forgave them.

Friend, you need to know that His mercy has kept you and me. It is
because God forbear and tolerate that we have not been destroyed
(Lamentation 3:22). That is why we must be careful not to allow this
attitude of God to make us feel God is not bothered. If not, His
forbearance could make the careless to face His rath. God always
expect us to repent and change with time. He always has hope in you
that you shall be better. That is why you must change and be better.
And you will not be destroyed.

Prayer: Lord, help me to take advantage of your forbearance for my

change.
"GOD'S FORBEARANCE IS THE REASON FOR HUMAN FULFILLMENT"

IMPARTIAL DAY 21
Acts 10:34-48
“Then Peter open his mouth and said: "In truth, I perceive that God
shows no partiality" (V. 34) NKJV

Due to the selfish nature of human, partiality is almost very natural for
many. People will always want to satisfy themselves first. Partiality is
injustice. It is handlining a matter in a way that is unfair to others.
Because of the human selfish nature, we always want to show
favoritism to our people before others.

There is a need for you to know that God is not a partial God. He does
not look at people's faces to favor them nor does he take bribes to
promote a man. He is the discerner of the intent of the heart of man
(Hebrews 4:12). He judges by the heart and not the face (1 Samuel
16:7). If you are not enjoying something from God and others are
already enjoying it, that does not mean is a partial God.

In the experience of Peter today, the gentiles who do not deserve the
Spirit of the blessing of God were given. So, there is nothing God is
doing for anyone that He cannot do for you. All you need to do is what
Apostle Peter said (Act 10:35). Be sure you are living in the fear and the
reference of God. And be obedient to His instruction. Then He will
deliver to you His blessings and His favor. Soon people shall call you
blessed and your glory shall be revealed.

Prayer: Lord, help me to always fear your word.

“BEFORE GOD ALL MEN ARE EQUAL BUT EACH ONE QUALIFIES
HIMSELF BY HIS DISPOSITION”

LION’S GAMES DAY 22

Daniel 6:7-22
“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they have
not hurt. Me.” (V. 22) NKJV

Sometimes the enemy rises in the life of some people and enslaves
them for destruction. It is always the business of the enemy to
steal, kill, and destroy. For this reason, so many people today cannot
find the liberty to express their destiny. If you are facing such
challenges, you need to know that God can deliver from the
wickedness of this world.
Daniel was lifted by the Lord in a land where he was a foreigner and
some citizen of the nation rose to destroy him. They do not know that
no one can undo whatever God has done. So, they ganged up against
him. They brought out a decree that threw Daniel into the lion's den.
But because he trusted in his God, the hand of God shut the lion's
mouth. Instead of they taking Daniel for a prey he was taken for a play.
And at last, Daniel was delivered.

Friend, whatever the enemy may be doing against you, either in the
office or in the house, that same God that delivered Daniel can deliver
you. All you need to do is to put your trust in Him. Call upon Him in
prayer of faith. And hold on to His promises. God will surely show up
(Daniel 3:25). And your enemies shall face destruction.

Prayer: Lord, deliver me from the hand of the wicked.

“WHEN GOD IS INVOLVED IN YOUR CASE YOUR ENEMY WILL SURELY
LOSE”

CHASTISEMENT OF GOD DAY 23

Hebrews 12:1-11
For whom, the Lord loves, He chastens and scourges every son whom
He receives (V. 6) NKJV

Some people always hate to be corrected. But this is a product of their

ignorance. That is why Solomon said it is foolishness to hate correction
(Proverbs 12:1). One of the attitudes of God as a good father is to
chastise His people. This is because if a man is left to his evil, he will
end up in destruction.
In the scripture we read today God's word instructs us as dear sons of
God not to hate, refuse, or be offended by the chastisement of God.
For example, if a Christians stop paying his tithe, God could suddenly
make things tight for him. The purpose is to call his attention to his
error and make corrections. Wisdom therefore demands that you
should always check why things are not working for you. Sometimes it
is God that is standing against some people's progress because of their
disobedience. He did that to Balaam on his horse (Numbers 22:31-34).
And He is still doing it to date. All that some people need is just mercy.

Friend, it will be wise for you to recognize God's correction and repent
in time before losing many things. Stop going from church to church
because you are disciplined. If God is against you whoever prays for you
is in trouble. This is because God is a pillar of fire in front of you and
someone is setting you free from Him. But as soon as you repent, He
will remove devourer and His barriers from you (Joel 2:25). The earlier
the better.

Prayer: Lord, give me a repentant heart.

“IF GOD BE AGAINST YOU WHO CAN BE FOR YOU”

JEALOUS GOD DAY 24

Exodus 34:9-17
“For you shall worship no other god, for the Lord whose name is
Jealous is a jealous God” (V. 14) NKJV

Jealousy is one of the strong natures of God and you need to recognize
your God as a jealous God. Ignorance of this has thrown many into the
pit of regret. We should all learn to be careful not to provoke our God
into jealousy. God's jealousy is a product of His great love toward His
people. That Is why it is also natural for men to be jealous. How do you
feel when someone is beating your children or spouse? That is why a
parent cannot be allowed to come and be in class with their children.

In the scripture we read today, God said, we should never worship any
other god. The reason is because He created those other gods and they
are not even gods. They are only turned into gods by human ignorance.
And when the true God sees you bowing to fake gods, you make Him
jealous. If God is blessing a man and the man begins to glorify an idol
for the blessing, God's wrath will surely come upon both the blessing
and the idols (Exodus 12:12).

You therefore need to be careful of the way you worship your car,
house, business, finances, family, or even your ability. It does not take
God a minute to destroy it if you activate His jealousy. Always
appreciate Him for all things (John 3:27). Recognize the purpose of His
blessing. It is that we might be a blessing to others on His behalf. Be
willing to use His blessing in your life for His glory and your blessings
will not be cursed (Malachi 2:2). Peace.

Prayer: Lord, help me to be willing to worship you with all that I have.
"WHATEVER YOU CAN NOT USE TO SERVE GOD IS AN IDOL"

GOD OF REUNION DAY 25

Genesis 33:1-11
“But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him and fell on his neck
and kissed him, and they wept (V. 4) AMPL

Relationship as it were determines so many things in our live. When

there is a broken relationship many things also break. Jacob and his
brother parted with great anger. He cunningly claimed his father’s
blessing that the father had wanted to give to his brother Esau. The
brother became so much embittered that he determined to kill Jacob.
When the parents became aware, they agreed to send Jacob away to
Laban a relation that is far away, thinking out of sight could be out of
mind. When Jacob was leaving the house of Laban though he was
blessed yet he had the fear of meeting his brother again. He prayed to
God to touch the heart of his brother and God did.

You may also have a challenge, with someone in a relationship. It could

be in the house or in the office. The word of God says the control of the
heart of king’s is in the hand of God (Proverbs 21:1). Commit their
heart to God’s hand; He can touch them for you. Though Jacob was so
afraid to meet Esau his brother God had touched his heart: And their
meeting was a great reunion.

This God can do the same for you too. No matter how long the
relationship has been broken God is a master reunion and unity builder.
He will restore love into your midst and there shall be peace and
progress again in Jesus name.

Prayer: Lord, restore peace to my broken relationship.

“EVERYONE WITH A HEART IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF GOD”

JUDGMENT OF GOD DAY 26

Exodus 12:1-12
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike
all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against
all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD” (V. 12)
NKJV
Our God is a God of judgment. No matter how much a man may try to
escape, he cannot run for the judgment of God (Proverbs 11:21). That
is why it will be wise for you and I to keep our eye on God and keep
walking in His will.

The nation Israel has been subjected to slavery for over 400 years. Even
though it is in the plan of God that they will be in the land of Egypt for
400 years not to be wickedly treated as the Egyptians have treated
them. And when the time came, God's judgment came upon the
Egyptians and their gods. God killed their entire firstborn since they
treated His firstborn nation brutally. And up till now, the nation Egypt
has never fully recovered from that judgment except the ones that are
saved among them.

If anyone is boasting in any power or any capacity to carry out evil

against you, if God be for you they cannot but fail (Romans 8:31). If
anyone attack you in any way the Lord will judge them. He is a God of
judgment. When He will arise and fight for you everyone will weep for
them. You are not without a defense. You are not without God.
Everyone who boasts in his or her power against you shall go for you.
And your peace shall be established.

Prayer: Lord, arise and judge the forces against me.

“NO WICKEDNESS CAN ESCAPE IN GOD’S SIGHT”

GIFT OF GOD DAY 27

Romans 12:3-12
“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,
let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our
faith“ (V.6) NKJV
Gifts are God's investment in the life of each one on earth. They are
instruments to produce our destiny. They are currency through which
we can purchase our future. God's gifts in our lives are instruments of
open doors to our greatness. It is by it we excel. These gifts are the
ability or potentials God has kept in us for our profit. They are to make
us of great value to people. They make each of us a blessing to our
generation.

In our scriptures for today God’s word told us to use them. The first
thing is that you will need to know that there is a gift God has kept in
you for your success in life (1 Corinthians 7:7), It's your responsibility to
discover yours. When you have discovered them it's your responsibility
to develop yours and start to use them to bless the world. Anything you
want in life you can always get if you just help enough other people get
what they want.” This you can do with your gifts or talents. You are to
serve and work and produce what others need with your gifts. And
doors of greatness shall be open on to you (Proverbs 18:16, Proverbs
17:8). It was David’s gift that introduced him to the palace (1 Samuel
16:18- 23). The cheapest way to discover your gift is to get involved in
the service of the Lord as a worker in the church. And soon your star
will appear like the sun for a bright day.

Prayer: Lord, show me the way to the stardom through my gifts.

“ALL YOU NEED IS A GIFT TO BECOME A GIFT TO YOUR WORLD”.

OWNERSHIP OF GOD DAY 28

Exodus 19:1-10
“Now therefore if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my
covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to me above all people
for all the earth is mine” (V. 5) NKJV

It is amazing the way some people lay claim to things of this world as if
they will never leave them. God created all things before He made
man. He created the land, the sea, and all that is in them. It is true that
men thus buy landed property and all the documents bear their name.
This does not remove the fact that it is still belonging to God. For all
men will leave and God will remain the owner at last (Psalm 24:1). So
He has only given us for a while.

God was instructing the children of Israel in our scriptures today that if
they will obey Him then they shall be special and be the chosen nation
before Him because the earth is God’s.

It Is therefore expected of you as a child of God to know that whatever

you need can always be given to you if you can ask. If only your faith
can be strong enough God is enough to do it (Psalm 2:8). There is
nothing in this world that God cannot give you if it falls into His divine
purpose for you (James 1:17; John 3:27). And when God has blessed
you never forget that God is still the owner. That is why you have to
serve Him with what you have. And your portion shall be established in
God.

Prayer: Lord, deliver my portion on earth to me.

“EVERY HUMAN IS A TEMPORARY OWNER”

POWER OF GOD DAY 29

1 Chronicles 29:10-21
"Both riches and honor come from you, and you reign over all. In your
hand is power and might; In your hand, it is to make great and to give
strength to all” (V. 12) NKJV

A great virtue of God is power and might. He is the one referred to as

the most powerful, the ultimate of power. No one can stand His power.
He is also the almighty. All might belong to Him. Power talks about
generating energy and might talk about the demonstration of energy.
God is the climax of the two.

When David the king knew that his time on earth was finishing, he
started winding up. He knew that he had an uncompleted project,
which was the building of the temple of God. He also knew that the
one God had chosen to be king after him was so young and tender. So
he prayed that the Almighty God should come to the aid of Solomon
both to build and to reign successfully. And God answered this prayer.

If you also ask Him to step into your situation He will. God is more than
able. All power and might belong to Him. Riches and honor are great in
God's hands. There is no power nor might that can wait for Him. In His
presence mountain melts like wax (Psalms 97:5). Mount Sinai quakes
when the great and mighty God comes on it (Exodus 19:16-20). If you
will call on Him today your enemy will flee. And your victory shall be
established.

Prayer: Lord, demonstrate your might over the forces that are against
me.
“GOD IS NOT JUST MIGHTY BUT ALMIGHTY”

FATHER’S MINISTRY DAY 30

John 15:13-17
“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you
should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that
whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you” (V. 16)
NKJV

We know so much about the ministry of the Son and the Holy Spirit,
but much has not been known of the Father's ministry today. We need
to know that God has not created anyone to suffer, struggle, or carry
life challenges alone. God did not fashion life for struggle. Men only
struggle because of ignorant of the order of life.

The truth is that you are not created to struggle. God has given you
some measure of ability but when you exhaust it, you are to turn to
your father. Woe to him that lacks a father for when he is exhausted he
will live in frustration. You should learn to pass the baton to the father

A father is someone who knows more, sees more, has more, and can
do more (John 14:28). God is our father (John 20:17). He is greater.
Men of God are His representatives on the earth. So take advantage of
them.

To enjoy His ministry in your life be responsible. Learn to exploit all the
strength spiritual, mental, and physical that God's word has given you.
But when you don't know what next to do, turn to the Father (Matthew
7:11). He knows your needs. Where your strength stops, His starts. He
has made a way of escape for you (1 Corinthians 10:13). Cast all your
anxiety on Him. He is capable (1 Peter 5:7). When you have cast it on
Him in prayers, don’t carry it again. Believe in your heart that He is able
(2 Timothy 1:12). Hannah believed and her story was turned around (1
Samuel 1:18) It is your turn!

Prayer: Lord, help me to start knowing you as my father.

“HE THAT LACKS A FATHER CAN’T GO FARTHER”
FATHER’S WILL DAY 31
Ephesians 1:3-14
“having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His
good pleasure which He purposed in Himself“ (V. 9) KJV

The challenge in the life of the people in many family is that, life is
always beginning from zero. The past generations never thought of
leaving a good inheritance for the present. Neither is the mind of many
up till now thinking of what they shall leave for the coming generations.
It is the reason why many are struggling today. They have no
foundation upon which they can build their lives. So they have to
struggle to build one.

But believers need to know that we all have a great and glorious
inheritance in Christ Jesus. The scriptures we read today talk about
God's will for us. This is our inheritance. His will is what He has left for
us to build our life on. With this today we can claim His promises for
our life. A will is always a legal tender to obtain one's inheritance.

Stop seeing the word of God as a religious book. It is God's will for the
saints (Colossians 1:9-14). In it, is the provision for our health, victory,
help, success, and abundance? As an inherit or, always claim the will of
your father. Please always stand to claim the things provided for you in
God's will. If you have no inheritance from anyone, you have in it all in
Christ. You can always have it.

Prayer: Lord, help me to start enjoying what is in your will for me.
“A WILL LEFT UNCLAIMED WILL BE LEFT TO THE ENEMY”.