THE TIME OF FIGS WAS NOT YET
Mark 11:13 (KJV) And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. There is the true story told of an eighty-year-old woman who was seen moving from street to street preaching the gospel with a bell in her hand. Those who saw her were amazed; they would ask why she was still doing this in her old age? ‘I neglected it when I had the strength, God gave me a second chance’ she would respond. The tree in our text had no second chance, it withered immediately. Jesus sought fruit from a tree when it was not time for fruit, have you thought about this before? Think about it today. Has God given you an assignment: talents to use; a book to write, a message to preach, tracts to share, lives to touch, etc.? Are you saying in your heart that it is not time because conditions are not favorable? are you excusing yourself waiting ‘ for the time of figs’? Remember brethren, that our lives are not our own (see Jeremiah 10:23). Go into today pondering on today’s text. If God will come seeking fruit from you today, will He find fruits? You can do all that he assigned you. Begin it today and He will supply all you need to be successful. Prayer: My Father, as I begin to do all you have committed into my hands, supply all my needs in Jesus’ name. Amen.—Dr. James Emmanuel. Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Get today’s Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3751 Bible In 1 Year: Ezekiel 19-24 (In today’s audio) Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3751.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
BE STRONG IN THE LORD
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Deji had an effectual prayer life. Each time he prayed he had great confidence that the Lord would hear him, and because of this he received great results. Deji derived strength in knowing that he was walking in a righteous and holy manner. One day as he was praying with his usual strength drawn from the consciousness of his righteousness, his thoughts strayed to some unrighteous things he’d done some time ago, he remembered them even though he had repented of such, and his strength in the place of prayer diminished. His ability to do spiritual warfare failed in the darkness of his sin consciousness. Thankfully, he remembered that Jesus came to make him righteous. He remembered that he was never to stand before God based on His own righteousness but based on the righteousness of Christ Jesus. Immediately, Deji received strength in the Lord and regained his ability to do spiritual warfare against the powers that sought to limit his destiny. Even though as children of God, we are not to consciously walk in a way that gives the accuser grounds to afflict our consciences, let us not be deceived into the trap of self-righteousness. It makes a person think that God would hear him because of something he did, or did not do. Let us cease to draw strength from our own self-righteousness and discipline. Let us continually draw strength from the Lord’s righteousness. This is what it means to be strong in the Lord. As you go into today, know that you are going from Victory to victory because your strength comes from the Lord’s righteousness. Prayer: Lord, please help me to always depend on your righteousness and walk in it. Deliver me from walking in a manner that is not consistent with your new righteous nature within me. Amen.—Abraham Damilola Arigi Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Get today’s Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3750 Bible In 1 Year: Proverbs 8-9 (In today’s audio) Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3750.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
SUPERIOR WISDOM
1 Corinthians 2:7-8 (KJV) But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Apostle Paul reminded the Corinthian Church that he did not come to them preaching the wisdom of men; he came with the power of God. He also told them that the wisdom he preaches is superior to the wisdom of this world. It is the wisdom of God. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge that helps a person achieve his given goals (see Pro 24:3). The greater the goal, the higher and greater the degree of wisdom required. For instance, generally, you would need more wisdom to be president of a country than to be class rep of your class. The destination for every Christian is much higher than what the world can imagine. We can see this because we are born again (see John 3:3). We walk in the superior wisdom that the unbeliever cannot understand. This wisdom helps us get to our destination. Our goal as children of God is the kingdom of God. Not just that we hope to physically be in the kingdom someday, but we are to bring the reality of the kingdom into this present world. Go into today knowing that the wisdom God gives you is superior to that of the world. The world is focused on getting treasure that can be destroyed. We are gathering treasures that cannot be destroyed; that has relevance is all realms of existence, including this present world. Prayer: Ask God to help you walk more in His wisdom.—Abraham Damilola Arigi Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Get today’s Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3748 Bible In 1 Year: Psalms 78-80 (In today’s audio) Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3748.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:19 — 12.2MB)Subscribe: RSS
ACKNOWLEDGING GOD
Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” This is a refreshing promise from the word of God especially in times like ours when one of the greatest needs of humanity is the need for direction. In the world today, there are many questions on people’s minds and no answers. Many are confused and perplexed because they lack direction. As children of God, we must not live that way. In the midst of the whole confusion, God wants to direct us; tell us what to do, where to go, who to meet, and what to say. God wants to be a part of all the decisions we take whether major or minor. Life would be far easier and more fruitful if we make God a part of our lives by acknowledging Him in all our ways. God won’t take the lead if we don’t acknowledge Him or invite Him in. He wants to be our major focus, the first point of call, not the last resort. I believe one of the ways to acknowledge Him is thanking Him for everything, living a life of gratitude. Therefore friend, trust Him, lean on Him, and acknowledge Him by thanking Him. Be grateful to Him for all the seemingly little blessings in your life. As you go into today, punctuate your day with brief words of thanksgiving to the Lord. Acknowledge Him by thanking Him today and watch Him bless your day. Prayer: Dear Lord, I thank you for today. Grant me the grace to acknowledge you through Thanksgiving as I go through my day. Order my steps today in Jesus’ name I pray, amen.—Otuokon, Ubokudom. Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Get today’s Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3748 Bible In 1 Year: II Kings 1-5 (In today’s audio) Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3748.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
A PLACE BY HIM
Exodus 33:21(KJV) And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock. It was a masquerade festival in the village. Ade the son of Chief Aweje followed other children to the village square to watch masquerades perform. As customary, it was time for Masquerade to chase and whip people. Other children were whipped so hard that they had bruises but Ade simply ran to his father who wrapped him with his cloth; from there Ade watched how other children were beaten. Ade was spared from brutal beatings because he had a father to run to. Every child has a father, even the bastards do. The difference is in the legitimacy of their birth. One of the many benefits of being a legitimate child is security from your father. If you are born again, you are legitimate and you are not to suffer the fate of bastards, yet, one very important thing you must do is stay in the ‘place by Him’. This is where access to the abundance in God (your father) is possible. It is a place that is higher than you; a place of safety. The psalmist wrote in Psalm 61:2b “When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” [KJV] Go into today knowing that you are God’s child and your father has provisions for you. Know also that it is by standing in this place that is by Him that you can access His protection and provisions for you. This place is a place of fellowship and intimacy. Develop a more intimate relationship with your father and you will walk in the abundance that is in Him. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please lead me to that rock that is higher than I. Help me to remain there. Amen.—Dr. James Emmanuel Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3747 Bible In 1 Year: Leviticus 10-12 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3747.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:04 — 5.9MB)Subscribe: RSS
THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD
Psalms 27:13 (KJV) I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. The psalmist knew something. He knew that God is always good to him regardless of his current circumstances. Even though at times, because of his sin or ignorance, David found himself in very tough situations that would have made him give up on life, he refused to faint because he knew he was going to see the salvation of the Lord. And here is my best part; he knew he was going to see the salvation of the Lord in the land of the living. He said ‘the land of the living’ to make it clear that he expected to experience God’s salvation and goodness in this life on earth and not only in the life to come. David’s expectation was not dashed. He died in the palace and fulfilled his destiny (see Acts 13:36). David is still revered today as one of the most powerful kings in all of History. God’s word to you today is that you will see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living. “For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right”- Psalm 84:11. Also read Matt 7:11. Go into today believing and trusting that the Lord will bring great good your way because you belong to Him and trust in Him. Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything you have done for me. I ask that you give me the grace to absolutely trust in you and always do what is right. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. If you want to become born again, click here:—Abraham Damilola Arigi Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3746 Bible In 1 Year: Philippians 3-4 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3745.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:53 — 4.5MB)Subscribe: RSS
YOU SHALL REAP IF YOU FAINT NOT
Galatians 6:8-9(KJV) For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As a child, I needed no one to teach me to lie but I needed to be taught how to write, I did many other wrong things at will but needed to be taught almost everything good that I know how to do. We dwell in a world where evil seems to prevail and anyone who wants to stand on the path of righteousness is considered outdated. It was similar in Paul’s time. He wrote ”Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” [NLT] It could be as simple as reducing your age to get a job, telling a little lie to get out of trouble, etc. You are admonished not to get weary in well doing: for in due season you shall reap if you faint not. Could it be that you are fainting when the time to reap is near? Be encouraged; don’t give up, your own due season will come. Go into today knowing that God is a just judge, he will not forget your good deeds. Prayer Confession: I will not faint, I will reap in due season in Jesus’ name. Amen—Dr. James Emmanuel Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3745 Bible In 1 Year: Luke 15-16 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3745.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
DON’T LET YOUR LOVE FADE
Matthew 24:12(KJV) And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. When the Daramolas first moved to Abuja, they had great love in their hearts for the brethren. Their hearts and their home was open to anyone who was in need of their help and temporal accommodation in the city. But certain things had happened over the years and their love for the brethren was now waxing cold. They had been cheated and deceived several times by some so-called Christian brethren. There was a time that someone stayed in their house and made away with their laptops, smartphones, and some other valuable belongings. This person was said to be a brother who came from their fellowship in Zaria. With time, they learned to be more decerning but not less loving. The reality that iniquity will abound in these times is not news. Jesus has forewarned us of this. He has also informed us of the possibility of our love waxing cold because of increasing iniquity. You see, whenever you hear a warning like the one in today’s Bible text, it is meant to prepare you for reality, so that you will not be a victim of diminishing love. One of the indicators that show our love for the Lord is our love for His brethren. When you start losing your love, you have started losing your faith because faith works by love (see Gal 5:6). Go into today deciding that no matter how much so-called brethren have attempted to take advantage of your love, you will not let your love wax cold. Determine to keep loving people regardless of past experiences. Because when you show love to people who come in the name of the Lord, you are actually showing your love for Christ, regardless of who they truly are. Prayer: Ask the Lord to empower you to walk always in brotherly Love and faith.—Abraham Damilola Arigi Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3744 Bible In 1 Year: Ezekiel 13-18 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3744.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
PLEASING GOD
Mark 15:15 (KJV) ‘And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified’ A lady was asked by her manager to sign in consent to receiving a purchase that was made by the company. She discovered that some of the items were missing. The manager promised to give her a share of the money if she cooperated with them, but she bluntly refused. She stood her ground despite the manager’s threat to recommend her dismissal. She told him that it was better to disobey man than to disobey God. “I don’t lie” she said. She was dismissed at the recommendation of the manager. Sometime later, top management found out about the crooked actions of this manager. He was sacked along with his cohorts, but the lady was reinstated back to her position. We must understand that the most important person to please is God. It doesn’t matter what others may think, if your actions please God, you are on the right track. From our text above, Pilate ordered the execution of Jesus Christ and the release of Barabbas because he wanted to please the people. He could not find any fault in Jesus, but because he was afraid of losing favor (see John 19:12), he neglected that which was right. When we give too much attention to what people would say, we lose the fear of God and act foolishly. When we live to please man, we cease to please God. ‘And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell’. (Matt 10:28) Go into today with this resolve: ‘If it’s not from God, then it’s not good enough for me’. Prayer: Lord Jesus, I ask for the grace to despise anything that is not of You, no matter how beneficial it may seem. Amen—Bishopkaro Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3743 Bible In 1 Year: Proverbs 7 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3743.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS
HE IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU
John 20:28 (KJV) “And Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God.” The key to living a victorious Christian life is having a personal relationship with Jesus. Jesus is not some abstract figure in ancient history. He is real. He is alive today. His grave is empty. But you can only know Him by revelation (see John 14:21). One of the proofs of your love for Christ is making Him the Lord of your life. Are there any aspects of your life He is not involved in? Is He really in charge or have you relegated Him to the background? What about the choices you make, is He a part of your decision-making? Is He Lord over the type of drinks in your fridge or music on your phone? You see, it’s either He is Lord over all or not Lord at all. You can’t make Him Lord over your life only on Sunday mornings and expect to live victoriously as a Christian. He wants to reveal Himself to you in a deeper dimension, but He won’t until you make Him Lord over your life. Making Jesus part of your daily living by submitting to His Lordship every day is the best decision you can ever make. He will take care of you. Gen. 18:14. Nothing is too hard for Him when He is truly made Lord. Prayer: Lord, I come before you in repentance for every area of my life that has been in rebellion to your Lordship. I ask today that you will be Lord over my whole life, amen.—Otuokon, Ubokudom. Yearly Bible Plan: Psalms 9-11 Join our WhatsApp group to start getting Streamglobe Devotional Text & Audio early every day:WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KcS0ueW9OdOFYYPfonXAhRTelegram: https://t.me/streamglobe1 🔊Audio Version Here☞ https://streamglobe.org/aud3742 Bible In 1 Year: Luke 13-14 Kindly forward this devotional to your contacts and let’s bless lives together.Tune in to Streamglobe radio: https://streamglobe.radio https://listen.streamglobe.org/DevotionalAudio3742.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS