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

  The Son Empowers Us to Cast Darkness Aside Scripture: Judges 5:31 “‘ So may all your enemies perish, Lord! But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.’ Then the land had peace forty years. ” ( Judges 5:31 ) Soak your Heart When we experience Christ —the Morning Star —rising in our heart, it feels like the sun when it rises in its full strength . The sun scatters the darkness. When the  Son  rises in our heart, he brings light to our innermost being and empowers us to cast the works of darkness aside. He brings an increasing desire to invest in the imperishable rather than just the perishable . He brings to light a new worldview with a focus on the life to come in the real world of eternity . Sow to the Spirit Pray:   I pray, Father , that the Morning Star will rise in my heart, overcoming any desires that are contrary to your will and best plan for my life. The more I am crucified to my flesh and the lures of this world , the bette...

  Romans 12:1–21: Paul says that God’s people no longer need to offer dead animals or make any other sacrifice to please God. Rather, they are to offer their whole selves in living service to God. Such service involves using the gifts each has received in accordance with God’s grace. Today’s Key Verse: Romans 12:1b GNT Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer . Read 12  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2  And be not conformed to this world , but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind , that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3  For I say to every man that is among you, through the grace given unto me, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly according as ...

  3 Ways God Can Work Through Us Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. ” ( Isaiah 43:18-19 ) God’s Word is wonderful, telling us continually that he is in the renewal business. It is exciting being a Christian because we anticipate that God will always do something new and exciting in our life. Our responsibility is to place ourselves in a position so God can work through us. How do we do this? First, we need to stop dwelling on the past. When we dwell on the past, it is like trying to drive a car always looking in the rear view mirror. There is nothing we can do about our past except to put aside the parts that pull us down, and to learn not to make the same mistakes in the future. God is always moving. He is in the creation business. He is in the renewal business. “ For we are his workmanship, created i...

  Romans 12:1–21 : Paul says that God’s people no longer need to offer dead animals or make any other sacrifice to please God. Rather, they are to offer their whole selves in living service to God . Such service involves using the gifts each has received in accordance with God’s grace . Today’s Key Verse: Romans 12:1b GNT Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God , dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Read 12  I beseech you therefore, brethren , by the mercies of God , that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice , holy, acceptable unto God , which is your reasonable service . 2  And be not conformed to this world , but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind , that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God . 3  For I say to every man that is among you, through the grace given unto me, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly ac...

  We are Pilgrims and Strangers in This World Scripture: Psalm 84:5–7 “ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka , they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength , till each appears before God in Zion . ” Because we live in a temporary, perishing world, we need to constantly remind ourselves we are on a pilgrimage here. We are blessed to realize our sufficiency is in God alone, and that all we need is sourced in him. Most of us find ourselves in the Valley of Baca from time to time. That is a place of drought or need. It is then we find our provision in the Lord himself as we allow him to teach us. Many times these “valleys” can be places of blessing where we can experience revelation from God and sense his presence. Of the heroes of faith it is said, “ All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the thin...

  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9, NIV Forgive Yourself We have all sinned, made mistakes, done things that we’re not proud of. We know that God has forgiven us, but too often we keep reliving our failures, replaying our mistakes, thinking about the times we haven’t measured up. All that’s doing is making you feel more guilty, more condemned. God is not judging you because you haven’t performed perfectly. Don’t go around thinking about everything you’ve done wrong and beating yourself up over it. You have to do something important, and that’s to forgive yourself. You have enough people in life against you. Don’t be against yourself. If God has forgiven you, why don’t you let it go? Don’t be defined by your mistakes. Don’t let what you’ve been through taint the rest of your life. You can’t change what’s behind you, but you can do something about what’s in front of you. You have to take of...

  We are Pilgrims and Strangers in This World Scripture: Psalm 84:5–7 “ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka , they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength , till each appears before God in Zion . ” Because we live in a temporary, perishing world, we need to constantly remind ourselves we are on a pilgrimage here. We are blessed to realize our sufficiency is in God alone , and that all we need is sourced in him. Most of us find ourselves in the Valley of Baca from time to time. That is a place of drought or need. It is then we find our provision in the Lord himself as we allow him to teach us. Many times these “valleys” can be places of blessing where we can experience revelation from God and sense his presence. Of the heroes of faith it is said, “ All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the th...

   “Let him take hold of My strength.” Isaiah 27:5 You Can Handle It Oluwafemi , we all face pressure, opposition, situations that are unfair. Someone who should be for you turns against you. We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and think it’s too much. But God promised that you’ll never face anything that you can’t bear. You have to remind yourself that you can handle it. You’ve been designed for it. You’re not going to collapse under that weight. You don’t have to try to get revenge or live bitter. You can overlook an insult, you can take the high road, and you can forgive. The key is to take hold of God’s strength. He will put in you the courage, the power, the determination, and the fortitude you need. Instead of thinking about how difficult it is, turn it around and say, “I can do all things through Christ . I’ve been armed with strength for this battle. I’m anointed for difficult times. I may walk through the dark valley, but I am not settling here. This valley is...