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Daily Christian Devotion

He will bring every secret thing into judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:14 — “For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”

Naboth was a common man who lived in Jezreel, near the palace of Ahab, the king of Israel. King Ahab desired Naboth’s vineyard so he could turn it into a vegetable garden. He offered Naboth money or even a better vineyard in exchange.

But Naboth humbly refused. It was an inherited property, passed down from his fathers. To him, it was priceless.

Ahab returned home disappointed, sulking because he could not have what he wanted. His wife, Jezebel, learned of this and became furious. In her eyes, the king’s power should guarantee that he received anything he desired.

Jezebel devised a wicked plan. She wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and proclaimed that Naboth had blasphemed against God and the king. She arranged for two scoundrels to falsely testify against him. Innocent Naboth was dragged outside the city and stoned to death. Ahab then seized Naboth’s vineyard.

They thought they could get away with this evil, but nothing escapes the eyes of the Lord. God sent the prophet Elijah to declare judgment: “In the place where dogs licked up Naboth’s blood, dogs will lick up your blood also. As for Jezebel, the dogs will devour her within the walls of Jezreel.” The Lord also decreed that Ahab’s descendants would be cut off—those who died in the city would be eaten by dogs, and those in the countryside would be eaten by birds.

Hearing this, Ahab humbled himself and repented before God. In His mercy, the Lord delayed the disaster—not in Ahab’s lifetime, but in his son’s days.

The prophecy was fulfilled. Ahab was killed in battle, and his chariot was washed in the pool of Samaria where dogs licked up his blood. Jezebel, as foretold, was thrown out of a window by her own servants, and her body was devoured by dogs. Eventually, the entire household of Ahab was annihilated—his line cut off completely—because he had sold himself to evil and allowed ungodly influence to rule his life. Jezebel was left with no descendants, her legacy ended in disgrace.

This stands as one of the most severe judgments in the Bible. It reveals God’s justice for the innocent and His vengeance for the oppressed. Be encouraged: God speaks for the voiceless and avenges the blood of the innocent.

At the same time, this story warns us of the destructive power of ungodly influence. Ahab, though king of Israel, married Jezebel, a pagan woman who corrupted the land. Through her influence came idolatry, the murder of prophets, unjust decrees, and wicked schemes.

We must be careful how we influence others.Nothing we do in secret is hidden from the Lord. Every ungodly plan, every corrupt influence, every injustice—it is all laid bare before Him. We serve a just God, who judges not only those who harm us but also us if we partake in ungodly practices.

Had Ahab been influenced by a godly wife and godly counsel, his story—and his lineage—would have been far different.

This is why the Holy Spirit is our best instructor, and the Word of God our guiding light. The Bible calls us to be the salt of the earth and a light to the world.

Let us remember: “You will be judged in the same way you judge others.” (Matthew 7:2)

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that You see the cries of the innocent and avenge the blood of the oppressed. Help me to walk in integrity and truth, guarding my heart from ungodly influence. Keep me faithful to Your Word, and may I trust that You are the righteous Judge over every hidden thing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Recover Everything That Belongs To You

David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken 1 Samuel 30:18

David, already rejected by the army he had been working with, came down to a place called Ziklag. and is means pressed down. This place was burned down and captured by the Amalekites. They not only took his possessions, but also his wives and children.

When David and the others with him saw the land in ruins and their families taken captive, they lifted up their voices and wept until they had no more strength to cry.

David was deeply distressed because the people around him were planning to stone him. Rejected and grieving, he had no one to comfort him. Therefore, he decided to comfort himself in the Lord.

David asked for the priestly garment and went before the Lord. He inquired of the Lord whether he should pursue the enemies, and God gave him approval. On the way, David found a messenger who led him to the place where his family was kept captive.

They fought the battle all day long, and the Bible says David recovered all that was taken from him—nothing was missing.

Although David later became a great king, he was not spared from betrayal, disappointment, and loss. Yet he set an example of how to handle seasons of despair and discouragement.

We also go through many “Ziklag” moments in our lives—situations that bring us down, cause us to lose hope, and leave us discouraged. But the Word of God reminds us, just as David did, to inquire of the Lord when we feel crushed.

When David looked around, there was no one to comfort him. Abandonment and blame from others only deepen the pain, but David turned to the only One who could truly help—the Author and Finisher of his faith.

Many times, we feel like giving up because the burden is too heavy. But even if you are the only one left to go before the Lord regarding your situation—your family, your job, or your health—the Word encourages you to do so.

Instead of staying pressed down, take time to encourage and comfort yourself in the Lord. If you don’t, no one else will, and you may even be surrounded by people who place blame on you for every misfortune.

As you go before the Lord, He will give you grace to handle your situation and He will fight for you. When you engage God in your battles, He becomes your victory.

You will not only be victorious—you will also recover everything you have lost: your joy, your blessings, your family and your peace.

Being pressed down and surrounded by unkind people is painful, but do not let despair rob you of what belongs to you. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He will be your shield and your strong rampart.

Prayer

Lord, when I feel pressed down, rejected, and overwhelmed, help me to turn to You for strength. Remind me that the battle belongs to You and that in You I can recover all that has been lost. Be my comfort, my shield, and my victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

You are worth the price

“And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”

Matthew 10:29–31 NLT

Sparrows were sold very cheaply in those days—one of the least expensive animals compared with bulls and rams. Their lifespan is only two to three years, yet they also play a role in the ecosystem. People often considered this bird of little value, but God does not forget even a single one of them. If He cares for the sparrows, how much more does He care for you? The Bible says you are worth many sparrows put together.

An inherited age-old house from your grandparents may not hold much monetary value to others, but to you it might be a priceless place of memories—worth fighting to preserve. Its financial value may be small, yet its true worth is unshakable because of who built it and the love that was poured into it. Value can rise or fall depending on who is looking, but worth remains the same, anchored in meaning and love.

Jesus is worthy of all—not because of human opinion, but because of His identity as the Son of God. And the astonishing truth is that you are worthy of all to Him. You carry the ultimate price tag: Jesus gave His life to ransom your soul.

Many of us struggle with identity and wonder if our lives have value. You may be valuable to a few people, but for many, value is measured by their own needs, the season they are in, or even by the clothes you wear. Value is not static; it changes.

In some homes, even parents can show favoritism between children, valuing them based on education or financial status. Some spouses value each other according to how much is brought to the table. Children may value parents only when needs are met. Friends may betray you for someone they see as “more valuable.”

These experiences can weigh you down and make you feel unseen, and over time you may start to believe that you are not talented enough, not loving enough, that your hard work is never enough—that you are never good enough to talk, walk, laugh, or live freely. These false labels that others create can make you forget who you were created to be and your purpose.

The Word of God encourages you today: King Jesus values you more than His own life, and God sees you as worthy to be saved. The homeless, the orphan, the abandoned, the poor, and the rich—all are worthy of God’s love. Do not forget that your very hairs are numbered; you are the apple of God’s eye. You are a royal treasure in the hands of the Almighty, and truly your Father’s delight, Above all He cares for you. In spite of your short time on this earth, you have a part and a purpose in the kingdom’s ecosystem.

If anyone treats you otherwise, it is time to rise up from the ashes. Shrug off your old feelings of unworthiness. Clothe yourself with strength and embrace the truth: you are so valued that you are seated with Jesus Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). Know your value, and know you are worth the price paid by heaven.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that my worth is not defined by people, circumstances, or seasons of life, but by Your love for me. Thank You for paying the highest price for my salvation through Jesus Christ. May I live each day with the confidence of being Your beloved child, created with worth, purpose, and destiny. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Work for it, For The Lord Is With You

“And be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts.”

Haggai 2:4 NKJV

The word of the Lord came through Haggai the prophet. God instructed the people of Israel to rebuild the temple, but they grew discouraged in the process of rebuilding.

This temple once stood in glory during the time of Solomon. Solomon spared nothing—money, material, or manpower—in building its grandeur. It was a magnificent memory for the people of Israel and for nations around them. Kings and queens came from distant lands and marveled at its splendor.

But now the temple lay in ruins and rubble because of the sin and unfaithfulness of God’s people. In their discouragement, the message of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to the governor, the high priest, and the remnant of the people, instructing them to be strong and to continue the work with the assurance of His presence, and with the promise that the latter temple would be more glorious than the former one.

The people’s discouragement came from comparison. Even if they poured their heart and soul into rebuilding, this temple would never seem as glorious as Solomon’s. That comparison killed their desire to do what God had commanded.

But the Lord’s message to them was to build it anyway, with the assurance that He would be with them.

In your own life, you may have faced mountains and valleys. At one time, your life may have been so glorious that others wished they had what you had. Your ministry may have been thriving. Your business successful. Your family blessed. In such seasons, praising and honoring God, sharing His love, and spreading His Word was easier—and you enjoyed doing it.

But now, perhaps you find yourself in a valley, walking in darkness, searching for your way through a forest of discouragement. The people who once stood by you have disappeared from your life. Those who celebrated your business, ministry, or family now avoid you. The family that once stood as a testimony for many may now feel broken. All you see are ruins and rubble—the shattered pieces of your life.

Yet in this very season, God calls you to rebuild your altar of praise and restore your temple of worship. He wants you to work again in the ministry He placed in your hands. He is asking you to use the skills and talents He has given you.

Remember how God used you in the past—in your workplace, family, church, and community. Now the Word of the Lord reminds us to be strong, to be encouraged, to work for His kingdom, and not to be discouraged, with the assurance that He will be with us in all that we do.

And here is His promise: the latter part of your life will be more blessed than the former. It may not look as you expect, but others will clearly see that God’s presence is with you.

When God is on your side, you will see your family united, your business blessed, your ministry growing. You will thrive. In this season, you will impact more people positively than you did when you were standing on the mountain.

The temple was rebuilt after almost 70 years of destruction. When its foundation was laid, the older generation who had seen Solomon’s glorious temple wept aloud, while the younger generation shouted for joy. So it will be in your life—the young and old will rejoice at the work of God in you.

Therefore, consider your ways (Haggai 1:7). Refocus on your calling. Kill comparison. Break free from the scars of your past. Work for the Lord, for He is with you.

Your latter days will be more glorious than the former.

Prayer:

Lord, strengthen me to do the work You have placed in my hands. Help me not to be crushed by comparison or discouraged by ruins, but to trust in Your presence and promises. May my latter days bring glory to Your name and become a testimony of Your faithfulness. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

No Good Thing Will Be Withheld

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

Psalm 84:11 ESV

Cornelius was a man from Caesarea, serving as part of the Roman regime. The Bible describes him as a God-fearing and generous man, along with his household. Though he seemed open to worshiping any god that was introduced to him, the title God-fearing points to his belief in a supreme power above everything.

The Roman army was always hated and feared by the Jewish people. Yet Cornelius stood out as a man who was kind, helpful, and good to both his own people and the Jewish community. He was one of the most respected Roman soldiers among those who were otherwise seen as oppressors.

In Acts 10, we read that Cornelius had a devoted time of prayer, and one day an angel appeared to him in a vision, calling him by name: “Cornelius.”

“And he stared at him in terror and said, ‘What is it, Lord?’ And he said to him, ‘Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.’”

Acts 10:4 ESV

The angel gave Cornelius instructions to send for Peter. When Peter arrived, he shared the message of salvation with Cornelius and his household. Their search for the true God ended that day. The message of the cross and the love of Christ led them all to give their lives to Jesus, and they were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The great message revealed through Cornelius is that God does not show favoritism. When your ways are upright, God finds His way into your life.

Many people today have a deep search for God. They know there is a supreme power above them. Their hearts naturally desire to do good, help others, and live uprightly. Yet, even while searching, they never cease to do good for those around them.

God honors such hearts. The Bible says that He does not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. The greatest gift of all—salvation through Jesus Christ—was given to Cornelius and his household because of his sincere search for God and his generous heart.

Having Jesus Christ as your portion is the greatest gift heaven can release to you. Cornelius did not resist the message Peter preached. His heart immediately recognized that the emptiness inside could only be filled by Jesus. While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were gathered—whether they had believed in Christ before or not.

The same God who sent an angel to guide Cornelius toward salvation will also meet you and your household. You may know someone—or perhaps you are the one—who walks uprightly and is God-fearing. Take courage: God will find His place in a heart that is humble and honorable.

Without God’s hand, no one can truly do good. Being good and doing good reflect the nature of God, but your life only finds true meaning when you allow Jesus into your heart. Christ completes your life and satisfies the longing inside.

To all who walk uprightly, the Word of God promises: “No good thing will He withhold.” You will receive every good portion from heaven, with Jesus Christ as the greatest treasure.

Keep praying. God will find His way into the hearts of upright people, and salvation will come to their household.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for showing us through Cornelius that You do not show favoritism but look at the heart. Teach us to walk uprightly, to live generously, and to keep our hearts open to You. May our prayers and good works rise before You as a memorial. Bless our households with salvation, and let Your Spirit fall afresh on us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Choose The Good Portion

“But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:41-42 ESV

Mary and Martha, the two sisters of Lazarus from Bethany—Lazarus being a very close friend of Jesus—welcomed Him into their home. When Jesus was invited to their house, it was a joyful celebration for them. Martha, known for her hospitality, was busy moving around, preparing food, and cooking. She wanted to impress Jesus and make Him feel special. She gave her very best through physical effort, serving with all her heart and joyfully performing her duties.

On the other hand, Mary chose to sit at the feet of Jesus, gazing at His beauty and eagerly listening to His words. Martha became frustrated and complained to Jesus, saying that Mary was doing nothing but sitting there. She even asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her.

But Jesus gently answered Martha, pointing out that she was anxious and worried about many things, while Mary had chosen the better part—one that would not be taken away from her. Jesus acknowledged that what Mary chose was greater than what Martha was doing. Martha wanted to give her best to Jesus, but Mary wanted to receive the best from Him.

Jesus showed that Martha was caught up in worldly activities, while Mary laid aside distractions to enjoy His presence. Mary understood that this moment was precious—every minute spent at His feet was worth more than anything else.

God desires the same from us. Honoring and serving Him through actions is good, but what He truly longs for is our heart and our devotion. The Bible reminds us that God does not ultimately delight in sacrifices or offerings but in a heart fully surrendered to Him.

Anything that takes us away from devotion is a mere distraction. Serving God with all our strength can bring us joy, but being still and worshiping Jesus will give us peace.

When we are busy with God’s outward service, we are working for Him, but when we seek Jesus, we are communing with Him. The Bible says it is better to listen than to speak. Listening is a complete surrender of oneself, honoring the presence of someone greater. It shows respect for the one speaking and a willingness to receive. Above all, when Jesus is speaking, it is like drinking wisdom directly from the source itself.

King David beautifully declared:

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 16:11 ESV

David, though he was a mighty king with wealth, strength, and wisdom, knew that nothing compared to the presence of God.

The world and its cares often leave us anxious, fearful, and uncertain. But when our focus shifts to God, His Word strengthens us, His love drives out fear, and His fellowship fills every lack. The enemy constantly seeks to distract us from focusing on God, but we must examine our lives, remove worldly distractions, and devote time to fellowship with Him.

Balance your life—serve God, but also sit at His feet and seek His presence. This is the “good portion” that God acknowledges, and it will never be taken away from you.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, help me to lay aside my distractions and worries, and choose the better portion—time in Your presence. May my heart always delight in Your Word, and may I never lose the peace and fullness that comes from Your presence. Amen.

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Change Your ‘Name Tag’ Through Prayer

“Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!’ And God granted what he asked.”1 Chronicles 4:10 (ESV)

Jabez was not a prominent king or a famous person. He was just a common, modest man, but the Bible has listed his name as one of the descendants of Judah.

The Bible describes him as more honorable than his brothers, His mother named him Jabez because of the sorrow she experienced during childbirth.It seems that his birth was not a joyful occasion, but one filled with deep emotional and physical pain.

In those days, a person was often named to represent a present situation or even to foreshadow the future of the child. It may seem that Jabez’s mother delivered him in pain, and she might have foreseen that his future would also be a painful one for him and those around him.

Yet Jabez must have lived an exceptionally noteworthy life, for the genealogy of Judah paused to give details about him in Scripture so that future generations would know about him.

His relationship with God could have been very intimate, and knowing who God is and what He is able to do, Jabez prayed a bold prayer—breaking the identity of “pain” spoken over his life. The Scripture says, “God granted the prayer of Jabez.”

God granted Jabez’s request because he lived a humble, honorable, and faith-filled life. The life of Jabez encourages us that a common person like you and me can transform the lives of people living with us and around us. When we live a life pleasing to God, our story will not end the way it started, nor as others may have foreseen. The Lord answers the prayers of the righteous.

In order for God to grant our requests, we must desire to live a life of righteousness, which can only be obtained by having an intimate relationship with God. The Bible describes our righteousness as filthy rags, but the righteousness that God desires is accomplished only through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ displayed an exemplary life by living humbly and honorably. As we walk in the fullness of Christ, we put on Christ and carry the image of God, leading a righteous life. A life in Jesus will change your “name tag.” The perceptions of others over your life will be erased, and in Christ, there is always a new beginning.

With Jesus at your side, declare the prayer of Jabez over yourself and your household: Yes, God will bless you. He will enlarge your territory. His hand will be with you. He will keep you from evil. And He will keep you from pain.

Jabez’s life may have started in pain and agony, but it ended in increase and expansion. This man, once marked by sorrow, had a small part to play in the kingdom of God—and so do we.

So desire to live a life of legacy with Christ at your side.

Prayer:

Lord, I thank You for the example of Jabez. Help me to live a life that is honorable before You. May my life be a testimony of Your blessing and grace, leaving a legacy that honors Your name. Amen.

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Time Has Come For God To Show Mercy

“You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭102‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Joseph, the second-youngest of the 12 brothers, had his low and high moments in life. This phase of his life was when he was falsely accused and imprisoned.

During his prison time, Joseph was confined with two others—a cupbearer and a baker.

One night, both the cupbearer and the baker had dreams with different interpretations but at the same time.

The next day, both of their countenances looked troubled. Joseph inquired and asked, “Why do your faces look downcast?”

They replied, saying they had a dream, but there was nobody to interpret it. Joseph insisted that they share the dreams, for interpretation belongs to God.

Joseph interpreted correctly that the cupbearer would be restored back to office in three days, while the baker would be hanged in three days. Joseph requested the cupbearer to kindly remember him, because he was wrongly imprisoned.

After a couple of years, Pharaoh had dreams that troubled his spirit. Pharaoh sent for magicians and all the wise men in the land to interpret the dreams, but none could interpret them for him. During such a time, the cupbearer, who had been restored to Pharaoh’s office, remembered the young Hebrew boy and his gift of interpreting dreams.

He recommended Joseph to Pharaoh. Pharaoh’s servants, by his instruction, brought Joseph out of the prison.

Joseph groomed himself, changed his clothes, and appeared before Pharaoh.

Joseph once again revealed God’s plan for Egypt by interpreting the dreams correctly. Pharaoh was impressed and put Joseph in charge of handling the horrific famine, which needed a wise man to manage. Joseph gave brilliant ideas to handle the famine, and the people had enough for themselves and were able to share with others as well. Joseph was promoted as a second in command in Egypt.

This Hebrew boy Joseph had really faced enough troubles since his youth. He was a victim of jealousy. He narrowly escaped being murdered, was sold as a slave to a faraway place he knew nothing about, was later falsely accused of moral failure, and then was thrown into prison.

It seemed to be a very long journey of rejection, pain, and humiliation. Yet in all of this, Joseph had the favor of God. When the time came for God to show mercy on Joseph, God brought people under the same prison roof, disturbed someone else’ with a dream, and exalted Joseph’s gift for a divine breakthrough.

God’s favor reached not only common men but also leaders in authority, bringing Joseph out of the pit. The Bible even describes the prison as a pit, for in those days it was likely built that way.

God’s favor in the set time kept pushing Joseph forward until he received his crown and God received the glory. The door God opened for him was never shut again.The God who showered mercy on Joseph will also shower mercy upon us.

You may be a victim of jealousy, or you may be someone your parents wished they never had. Maybe you are hated and humiliated by your own siblings like Joseph.The journey of your life may seem clueless, filled with tears, and hopeless about how the future will look.

Although everything around you looks strange and foreign, be encouraged—you did not make it this far without the favor of God. A set time has come for God to show favor on the house of Zion. At this time, the intervention of God will even nullify common sense of how things should work out.

The seasons will be favorable to you. Distance will not defile the plan of God. God will realign situations in such a way that you are positioned to receive the full portion of His favor.

Like the cupbearer, God will bring help under your roof to lift you. For Joseph, sharing the dream that revealed God’s plan once put him in the pit. God used the same mode to bring him out of the prison and placed him among princes. God will also do the same for you.

We serve the same God that Joseph served. God, in His sovereignty, is ready to show mercy to you and your household through Jesus. As you wait upon Jesus and continue to love Him and honor Him in your situation, at the set time all the prison doors will open for you to walk out, possess, and embrace exaltation.

Get ready to groom yourself and be clothed in the glory of God. God will open a door that no man can shut.

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for Your favor that never fails. Just as You lifted Joseph from the pit to the palace, lift me out of every place of rejection and hopelessness. Open the doors that no man can shut, and let my life bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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God Will Separate you to fulfill His Promise

“Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.”

Genesis 13:17 NLT

Abraham—whose name was Abram before God called him returned back to Canaan from Egypt after he sinned. The first thing he did after moving back to Canaan was build an altar and call on the name of the Lord. Abram also brought his nephew Lot with him.

Abram and Lot grew so wealthy that their riches became uncontrollable, and the land could not sustain their blessings. There was strife between Abram’s and Lot’s herdsmen. Along with them dwelled dominant, cultural, and rural people in that land. The conflict between Abram and Lot was also watched by the local people.

The strife grew so strong that Abram made a wise decision he asked Lot to separate from him, generously letting Lot choose the land of his desire. Abram was determined to go in the opposite direction of whatever Lot selected. Lot chose the fertile, well-watered plain of Jordan for himself.

The Bible says Abram and Lot separated. After Lot parted from Abram, God revisited His promise to Abram that He would give him all the land he could see in every direction. Every length and breadth of it would belong to his descendants, and they would dwell there forever.

The Word of God encourages us that, like Abram, we also carry the promises of God. The promises of God always come with blessings along with challenges. Likewise, in the story of our lives, we face disputes and conflicts with the people we dwell among. At times, even our family and friends can become a great hindrance.

Like Abram, we must choose wisely to step away from disputes and arguments. If Abram had stayed in the place of conflict, he would still have been wealthy, but there would have been no peace. When peace is disrupted, it is a clear signal to move away from conflict, no matter how appealing the place or the blessing looks.

“After Lot had gone, the Lord said to Abram, ‘Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, east and west. I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession.”

Genesis 13:14-15 NLT

There is a great breakthrough in separation. In this kind of separation, we can hear God’s instruction to move further and farther. Although we agree separation is painful. Separation causes anxiety. Separation brings insecurities. Separation brings loneliness. But when God is involved in separation that ends in constant dispute, we can count it all joy.

The next phase after separation from disputes, arguments, and conflicts is expansion. Your feet will step into places you never thought you would walk. The increase of God not only brings wealth, but also wisdom, favor, and, most importantly, the unfolding of His promises in your life.

Like Abraham, lift up your eyes now, and walk in the length and breadth of the promise of God. This breakthrough will not only impact you but also open the door for generations after you. Like Abram, be wise. Be willing to detach yourselves from disputes, so that you may unveil the promises of God.

Prayer:

Lord, give me the wisdom of Abraham to choose peace over strife. Help me to separate from conflicts that hinder Your blessings in my life. May Your peace and Your promises overflow not only in my life but also in the generations to come. Amen.

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Learn To Hear The shepherd’s Voice

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

John 10:27 (NLT)

There was once an experiment to test whether sheep truly recognize and follow only their own shepherd’s voice. Three different shepherds were placed with three different flocks. Each shepherd was asked to call out to sheep that did not belong to him. No matter how skilled or trained the shepherds were, none of the sheep responded, because the voice was not their shepherd’s.

But when the rightful shepherd of each flock called out, something remarkable happened. The sheep immediately recognized the familiar sound and came running to him. They knew his voice, trusted him, and followed him because they had built that bond through daily care. Their shepherd was the one who fed them, gave them water, protected them from predators, and tended to them when they were sick.

This shows us a beautiful truth: sheep build trust with their shepherd because of relationship and consistency. A hired hand may abandon the sheep when danger comes, but the good shepherd stays and lays down his life for them. Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd. He laid down His very life so that we might be saved from sin and death.

The Bible says His sheep hear His voice. Jesus invites us into fellowship with Him so that we may learn to recognize His voice and stay attentive to who is truly calling us. If sheep could follow the voice of anyone, they would be easily stolen. And even killed. In the same way, if we listen to voices other than Christ’s, we can be deceived or led astray.

God designed us as spiritual beings with the ability to hear His voice—far greater than sheep recognizing their shepherd. But to tune our ears to Him, we must cultivate a relationship with Jesus. He is the Good Shepherd who leads us to green pastures, who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep, and who protects us with His rod and staff. With Him, we are safe, shielded, and provided for.

We must be aware of those who pretend to come as our shepherd. The voice of Jesus is unique, and it is heard clearly through the Word of God. Unlike other voices, His voice does not condemn. His voice does not abandon. His voice does not bring fear. Instead, it brings comfort, healing, peace, provision, and protection.

When we follow His voice, Jesus assures us that no one can snatch us from His hand:

“…no one can snatch them away from me.”

John 10:28 (NLT)

Is anyone or anything powerful enough to snatch us from His strong and able hands?

Choose the Shepherd.

Choose the Good Shepherd, Jesus.

If you do, you shall never be in want again.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, my Good Shepherd, teach me to hear and follow only Your voice. Keep me safe in Your care, protect me from deception, and lead me daily into Your peace, provision, and love. Amen.

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