Oluwafemi .The Word of God is a light to my Path.

  Introduction Ezekiel 2:2—3:15: Ezekiel is called to be a spokesperson for God, and he is warned that he will encounter resistance when delivering God’s message. He is instructed to eat a scroll on which are written “cries of grief” and “wails and groans” (2:10). This symbolic act indicates that the message God has given him will contain devastating news about the fall of Jerusalem and God’s impending punishment of the people (see chapters 4—9). Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 3:12 GNT Then God’s spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the loud roar of a voice that said, “Praise the glory of the LORD in heaven above!” Read 2  While the voice was speaking, God's spirit entered me and raised me to my feet, and I heard the voice continue,  3  “Mortal man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They have rebelled and turned against me and are still rebels, just as their ancestors were.  4  They are stubborn and do not respect me, so I am sending you to tell t...

  New Life at Work Scriptures: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:11 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. ” (Galatians 2:20, NIV) “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. ” (Romans 6:11, NIV) Christ can live and continue his ministry through us while we are still in this world. These two verses encapsulate these “secrets” of the kingdom to us. If we grasp these truths, in faith, our lives will be in for radical change. We can become “overcomers,” no longer helpless victims enslaved to sin. We must be crucified with Christ, counting ourselves dead to sin. Yes, sin lurks inside of us, always trying to reassert itself. But the good news is we no longer have to surrender to its control. The following verses verify this spiritual truth: “Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to t...

  “We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak! Next to them we felt like grasshoppers, and that’s what they thought, too!” Numbers 13:33, NLT Be Victorious Moses sent twelve spies to search out the Promised Land. These men were skilled warriors, strong leaders, the cream of the crop. They had seen God part the Red Sea, send manna for food each morning, miracle after miracle. Yet ten spies came back after forty days and said, “Moses, we don’t have a chance. The people are huge. We felt like grasshoppers compared to them.” They made the mistake of letting their environment determine their identity. Because they saw themselves as grasshoppers, as weak, defeated, “not able to” insects, they never made it into the Promised Land. Don’t let that be you. What you’re up against may look impossible—the sickness, family trouble, financial setback. The environment is trying to convince you to change who you are and take on that grasshopper mentality, saying, “It’s not meant to be.” God ...

  The Roots of Hope Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17–19 “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments. ” (NIV) From a circumstantial standpoint, the prophet Habakkuk lived in a terrible time. The land was soon to be invaded and, because of the disobedience of the people to God over time, prosperity was no more. Even though the circumstances were bad, Habakkuk gives us the formula for not only surviving but also thriving in such a period. The above passage shows us that Habakkuk did not allow circumstances to steal his joy. It is an example for us that our joy and happiness have to be based on more than just ...

  The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:7–8 Both Now and Forever The Lord is your Guardian God. He never sleeps. He’s always at your side to protect you, shielding you from every evil. He guards you when you leave home, and He guards you when you return. He guards you now, and He’ll guard you always. When you understand who has your back, you won’t go through life worried, thinking, “It’s so dangerous today. With crime so high, I’m afraid to go out. I’m afraid for my children at school.” No, you’ll say, “I have a Guardian God who is watching over me, guarding my every step.” When thoughts of fear, worry, and anxiety come, recognize that’s the enemy trying to distract you, to get you upset, to live on edge. No, go back to focusing on your ever-present God. The prophet Isaiah says, “In quietness and stillness shall be your strength.” Worry, fear, and anxiety take your strength, dr...

  Wake Up! Scripture: Jonah 1:6 “The captain went to him and said, ‘How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.’ ”  (NIV) How many Christians are living like this world is our final resting place, forgetting we are on mission with a spiritual battle raging all around us? The storms and turmoil we daily witness are the outward manifestations of what is going on behind the scenes in the spiritual world that we cannot see. Jonah had fallen asleep in the bowels of the ship while those above were in fear of their lives in the midst of a great storm. Jonah was on a detour of his own by disobeying the instructions from God to go to Nineveh to preach repentance. Basically, he was following his own agenda and not God’s. He ultimately came to realize,  “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”  (Jonah 2:8, NIV84) Jesus asked the same question of his disciples,  “ ‘Why are yo...