Ancient Words
Matthew 28:19-20 (NET) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Sandra’s pastor erroneously taught them that the things our Lord Jesus taught his disciples do not apply to the church today because Jesus was teaching people under the law and we are not under the law. He went on to tell them that only the epistles have relevance for the believer in Christ. When you see a preacher trying to explain away the teachings of our Lord Jesus, that is a telling sign that he is a teacher of heresy. Sandra’s pastor probably didn’t realize that after Jesus resurrected, He instructed His apostles to go and make disciples of all nations by baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that He taught. He also probably does not realize that what the apostles wrote in the epistles were echoes of what Christ taught. Because of what Sandra’s pastor was teaching, which he called “the gospel of grace”, the church he pastored was full of weak indisciplined, and morally bankrupt young people who were full of emotion and devoid of spiritual understanding. While in that Church, Sandra had so many abortions that she did not believe she still had the ability to get pregnant. She was so unhappy and empty even though she was brainwashed to believe she was under the grace of God and was eternally secure. Because of the unrelenting intercession of her mother and sisters, she was eventually delivered from that charismatic zoo she called her church. She was brought to true repentance and started living a straight life under the authority of Christ. It took her mother thirteen years of constant intercession for Sandra to become truly saved. Though ancient, the words of our Lord are the most current and relevant words for life today. They form the foundation of all Christian doctrine. Go into today remembering that because the church is apostolic in nature, the product of an accurate Christian assembly should be sinners converted into saints through the process of discipleship. Any assembly where sinners are made to feel comfortable in their sin is not a place to be as a serious-minded believer. Prayer: Lord, help me live by your word and be fruitful in every good work. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Yearly Plan: Hosea 1-7 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202310.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Entering the kingdom of God
Mark 10:15 KJV “Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein”. As a little girl, Lizzy believed her Dad so much that she thought he was the strongest man in the village. She reported anyone who offended her to him and was always satisfied with his judgment. In one such case, she returned home crying but as soon as her father said he would deal with her offender, she immediately stopped crying and went to play. But as she grew older, her trust in her Dad began to wane. There are many today who want to be part of the kingdom of God but do not want God to rule over their lives. They want to run their lives by themselves and obey God’s instructions when it is convenient or when there is an imminent gain for them. To them, God remains an option and He is good only to the extent to which He solves their problem. Today’s passage however teaches that it is only those who receive the kingdom of God like little children that will enter into it. Like little Lizzy, God must be all-sufficient for you. He determines your boundaries and by no means would you want to outstep them. While Lizzy was a child, the will of her Dad was the best for her. In the same manner, the will of God must be your best if you intend to live the kingdom life. In Matthew 7:21 (KJV) Jesus says “not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” Go into today knowing that entrance into the Kingdom of heaven is guaranteed only for those who do the will of God. Prayer: Ask God for grace to remain child-like in your trust in Him. —Dr. Emmanuel James Yearly Plan: Proverbs 19 Join our online Interactive Bible Study today by 2pm GMT +1 via zoom meeting ID: 536 206 651 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202309.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Known by the Lord
Matthew 7:22-23 (KJV) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Biola’s new posting in the Church’s protocol department made her to now work closely with the pastor. She immediately observed that he was not a person of integrity nor was he a man that feared the Lord. He was controlled by the love of money and was also a womanizer. He had made advances at her twice already. She was really confused because this pastor preached fire and brimstone, and many miracles happened in his ministry. She couldn’t relate the man she now knew with the man she saw behind the pulpit. The fact that a person works miracles and preaches powerfully does not mean he has been known by the Lord. The most common way people (including unconverted followers) receive spiritual gifts is through impartation and laying on of hands. That was one reason Apostle Paul instructed Timothy not to hastily lay hands on anyone (see 1 Tim 5:22). It is only those who hear the voice of the Lord and FOLLOW Him that are known by Him. They are the ones He calls His sheep, and they are the ones He KNOWS (see John 10:27). These don’t just call Him Lord, but they do His will (see Matt 7:21). He calls the shots in their lives and they live under His authority and in obedience to His voice. They are known by their fruits (see Matt 7:20). 1 Corinthians 8:3 reveals that it is the one that loves God that is known by Him. Those that love the Lord are those that obey His commandments (see John 14:15). Go into today knowing that those who are known by the Lord are those who listen to Him and follow Him. They are the yielded sheep, not the stubborn goats. Prayer: Lord, help me live under your authority, and please you in all things. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Yearly Plan: Psalms 99-101 (In Devotional Audio) Join our online Interactive Bible Study today by 2pm GMT +1 via zoom meeting ID: 536 206 651 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202308.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Justified By God
Romans 8:33-34 (KJV) Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. When Nkiru was an unbeliever, she performed many abortion procedures as a nurse. She had lost count of the number of abortions she performed because it was a very lucrative business. After accepting the Lord Jesus, she repented of her sins and stopped performing abortions. Two years into her marriage, she could not conceive. Each time she tried to pray about this, she was continually reminded of her past sins. It wasn’t until she got light from today’s scripture that she broke free from the bondage of darkness and conceived. Before the devil can afflict any believer, he has to first accuse and bring them under condemnation. It is the duty of the believer to appropriate the realities of his redemption and break free from every accusation. Remember, it is God who justified you, not your works. If you believe this, you would walk in the realities of your redemption. Go into today remembering that because you are in Christ, Jesus makes intercession for you. You are not alone in the Spirit realm. You have the biggest ally of all, and He is not ashamed of you. Prayer: Holy Father, please help me know greater measures of your grace daily. Help me walk in the consciousness of my justification and help me be fruitful in every good work, In Jesus’ name. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Yearly Plan: I Chronicles 10-14 Join our online Interactive Bible Study today by 2pm GMT +1 via zoom meeting ID: 536 206 651 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202083.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Experiencing The Fatherhood of God
2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (NET) Therefore “come out from their midst, and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch no unclean thing, and I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” says the All-Powerful Lord. While Chinedu was still mingling with the world and running his business as an unbeliever, he was still having episodes of spiritual attacks and nightmares. There was a night that he literally saw a demon come into his bedroom to torment and oppress him. He wondered why these things were still happening to him. He was told that if he accepted the Lord Jesus, he would become a child of God and would no longer be susceptible to his previous attacks, but that didn’t really seem to be the case. He was still having experiences that made him doubt if the power of God was real in his life? As he decided to abide in the Lord and not go back to the world, he realized that the Holy Spirit moved him to separate himself from his old friends who were unbelievers. He also observed that his faith became much stronger when he did this. With time, he woke up one morning and observed that his afflictions had all disappeared. He was so preoccupied with seeking the Lord and growing that he even forgot about them. Many believers in the Lord Jesus today are not having the experiential reality of the fatherhood of God and they wonder why. Today’s Bible verse was written to believers who even though they had the motions corresponding to faith in Christ Jesus, they needed to understand that those who would enjoy the fatherhood dimension of relationship with God are those who are wholly separated unto the Lord. This means separation from friendship with the world and living with the consciousness that they are indeed different from the world around them. Go into today deciding to live a life separated unto the Lord and experiencing the fatherhood dimension of the Lord God. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Bible in 1 Year: Numbers 5-8 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%201743.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Sanctify The Lord In Your Heart 2
1 Peter 3:15 (NET) But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. Sandra: Why are you not bothered that he’s getting away with what he did? Sophia: because I know he is not getting away with anything. Sandra: but the Supreme Court has ruled in his favor. This matter is over sister, there’s nowhere else to go. Sophia: people might escape judgment in this world, but if they only knew the truth, they would plead to be judged in this world rather than to have to face the matter in the age to come. People can escape human judgment, but no one can escape God’s judgment. You see, everyone born into this world would never really cease to exist. We are spiritual beings that would still be very much alive and conscious in the next millions of years. Do you know the real reason people are afraid of dying? It’s because we are spirit beings and somehow we know in our hearts that what comes next after death is not certain. One of the deep things the salvation of Jesus does is to deliver people from that fear (see Hebrews 2:15). It didn’t take Sandra too long to notice that Sophia understood something that she didn’t. Sophia had hope that transcended time, and she was able and ready to give an answer when Sandra asked about it. There is a deficit of hope in this world, and when people see that we have hope- a joyful expectation in spite of this imbalance and broken world system, they are naturally interested. Giving them a wise answer is important. Many souls can be won because of this. Go into today remembering that you are an ambassador of Christ in this life. Being able to give an answer for the hope you have will be a product of applying your heart to knowledge, as you depend on the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. Prayer: Lord, help me to always have the right words to say when I am asked about my hope in you. Help me to be a wise soul winner. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Bible In One Year: I Timothy 4-6 (In Devotional Audio) Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Get the New Streamglobe Devotional Book, a 365-day Devotional that can be used in any year. Call to place your order: 08113416964 Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 To start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day, join a Streamglobe WhatsApp Group here☞ https://chat.whatsapp.com/CD3WkVt4CO25Rpvdz1nKqv http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202307.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Sanctify The Lord In Your Heart 1
1 Peter 3:15 (NET) But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. As a little girl, Tanya was very playful and easy-going. Her father didn’t live with them for a while and there were many speculations in the neighborhood about where he really was. Some said he had gone abroad and married another wife and had another family. Tanya really loved her dad and she knew that the reason he was away was that he was in the military and was on a posting overseas. People could say all sorts of things around Tanya but if anyone started talking about her dad in a way she wasn’t conformable, she was very vocal and unashamed in her defense of him. You could talk anyhow about a lot of things, but when it came to the matter of dad, everyone knew Tanya was ready to give an answer. This was because she loved, honored, and had a very high regard for her father in her heart. When Christ is set apart as Lord in your heart, it would show in the way you talk about Him and respond to those who do. There are certain jokes about the church(his body), his servants, or even about His person that you wouldn’t be able to laugh about, even if people are saying ‘it’s just a joke’. In today’s scripture, we also see that we are to always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope we possess. As believers, the Blessed Hope of our calling should so permeate us that people dealing with us would notice, and many times, would ask about it. When they do, we should always be ready to give an answer. This readiness is a product of learning and study. Go into today remembering that when you sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart, your life would bear the fruits of submission to Him (see James 4:7). Confession: Christ is my Lord and God. I live in a manner that honors Him. My life is fruitful and gives God glory, In Jesus’ name. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Bible In One Year: John 5-6 (In Devotional Audio) Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Get the New Streamglobe Devotional Book, a 365-day Devotional that can be used in any year. Call to place your order: 08113416964 Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202306.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
The Book of Life
Revelation 3:5-6 (NET) The one who conquers will be dressed like them in white clothing, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will declare his name before my Father and before his angels. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Names written in the book of life were written there since the foundation of the world (see Rev 17:8 and 13:8). The reason it is possible for a person to be saved is because his name was written in the book of life. But if a person rejects Christ, his name will be erased from the book of life. The human free will is a very powerful eternal force. There are two ways people reject Christ. The first way is when they hear the gospel and are given the opportunity to receive Christ, but they reject the opportunity each time until their time on earth is done. Jesus teaches us that the reason why people reject the light is because their deeds are evil (see John 3:19). This is a profound doctrine that I hope we would be able to revisit more comprehensively. The second way people reject Christ is when, after they have received Him, they turn their backs on Him and practically stop believing in Him (see 2 Pet 2:20, Heb 10:26-29, 1 John 5:16, John 15:6, Mat 5:13, Heb 6:4). This is one of the scariest things that can happen on earth, but it happens. The easiest way people set themselves on this path is by continuing in willful disobedience to God, and rebellion against constituted spiritual authority. Many Christians in Sardis were going to be in danger of this if after hearing the Lord’s direct warning concerning their error they did not repent but continued to slumber into spiritual death. Go into today asking God to keep you from the evil one [the deceiver], and to deliver you from [doing] evil (Mat 6:13). —Abraham Damilola Arigi Bible In One Year: Genesis 4-7 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Get the New Streamglobe Devotional Book, a 365-day Devotional that can be used in any year. Call to place your order: 08113416964 Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202305.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Remain In The Lord
John 15:7 (NET) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. After Chinedu accepted the Lord Jesus, there was the temptation for him to go back to the world and not remain or abide in the Lord. But he read John 15 and realized that in order for him to be fruitful, he had to remain in the Lord. He knew this meant he had to leave his friends who were a bad influence on his faith. He also realized this meant he had to submit to the Lord and let the word of the Lord rule his life and even his business practices. Many believers today are not fruitful and are lacking in spiritual might and power because they are not abiding in the Lord. Even though they attend church services, they are still in the world and not in Christ because they are still dominated by the principles of the world (1 John 2:16). You cannot abide in Christ and continue in the principles of this world. Those who remain with the Lord are those that have a relationship with Him. They care about how the Lord feels and seek to please Him in all things. The word of God will abide in them. Because the Word is living and active, it would renew their minds and transform them into the image of Christ (Rom 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18). At this point, whatever they want would align with God’s will, so whatever they ask will be given to them. Go into today remembering that it is only those who abide in the Lord that will be fruitful. They are those who heaven responds to their prayer.Ask the Lord to help you abide in Him and be fruitful. Confession: I abide in the Lord. I am fruitful in every good work. I am walking in the will of God in all things. In Jesus’s name, Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Bible in 1 Year: Daniel 7-12 Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Get the New Streamglobe Devotional Book, a 365-day Devotional that can be used in any year. Call to place your order: 08113416964 Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 http://listen.streamglobe.org/Devotional%20Audio%202304.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
Gifts and Graces 2
Ephesians 4:8, 11-12 (NET) Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.” It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ One of the things Mrs. McClusky understood about gifts that Franka didn’t understand initially was that gifts were given by the Lord for the sake of the edification of His body. After her interaction with Franka, Franka became fruitful in the administration of her spiritual gifts. Franka was a gift to the body of Christ, but she did not know the purpose of gifts to the body nor did she know what exactly she was. Before she met Mrs. McClusky, she didn’t know that God put her in the church for the sake of edifying the body. She assumed her gift was just meant for her and her family, so even when the Lord showed her things concerning people and she needed to share these things with them, she was too “shy” and “afraid” she would be rejected, so she kept them to herself and God’s people suffered unnecessarily. When God showed her things in order for her to intercede, she didn’t take the intersession as seriously as she should because she did not realize she was going to give an account to the Lord for her stewardship and use of the gifts He had graciously given her. If God’s people do not understand their gifts and the use thereof, the effect would be that the Church is not as edified as it should be. If you are an apostle, prophet, evangelist, or pastor and teacher, you are a gift from the Lord to the church. He had a purpose in mind when he gave you. You must understand the purpose so that you would be fruitful. Go into today remembering that your life does not belong to you but you have been bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20) and you would appear before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of your stewardship. You should give due deligence to understanding so that you would live a fruitful life. Confession: I am a fruitful branch. I am a blessing to the body of Christ. I am fruitful in every good work and bring my heavenly Father pleasure, in Jesus’ name. Amen. —Abraham Damilola Arigi Yearly Plan: Proverbs 17-18 (In Devotional Audio) Streamglobe is interdenominational. Kindly share this Devotional with your contacts and let’s touch lives together. Get the New Streamglobe Devotional Book, a 365-day Devotional that can be used in any year. Call to place your order: 08113416964 Send testimonies and prayer requests here(WhatsApp): +2348138224547, +2348034420524 To start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day, join a Streamglobe WhatsApp Group here☞ https://chat.whatsapp.com/CD3WkVt4CO25Rpvdz1nKqv