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LESSONS FROM THE GOOD SHEPHERD (5)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER, 2024 TEXT: Psalms 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. TOPIC: LESSONS FROM THE GOOD SHEPHERD (5) Situations and circumstances that surround us can not stop God from blessing us. Sometimes he may not take enemies away from you rather he will bless you abundantly in their midst to the extent that your blessings can shock them to death. God does not stop at that too, he ensures constant protection to seal the blessings he has allocated for you. This quality of God shows in the way the good shepherd provides great meal for the sheep, surrounded by wild animals and oil the heads of the sheep to prevent flies causing disease from biting them. Not only that as many sheep that has been bruised, he applied oil on their heads. God cares for his own and nothing can stop him from blessing you abundantly. Action point: God cares for his own and whatever he has gi...

Lessons from the good Shepherd (4)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER,2024 TEXT: Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. TOPIC: Lessons from the good shepherd (4) The sheep have complete trust in the shepherd. Regardless of where the shepherd goes, the sheep has confidence that no evil will befall it. In the face of terrific danger, no running away because the shepherd is right there amidst them. Not only that the shepherd guides the sheep the path they should go with his staff and also uses the rod to rebuke any sheep that want to walks away from the fold. In the end, the guidance and correction comfort the sheep. The path to a fulfilled life is not easy . It is full of ups, downs ,dangers, trouble that could cut a man’s life short ,if you trust completely In God and allow him to correct and guide you in this world as you acknowledge that his presence is ever with you, in the end the re...

Lessons from the good Shepherd (3)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 2024 TEXT: Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. TOPIC: Lessons from the good shepherd (3) The aim of the good shepherd by providing best pasture with still water is to ensure total well being of the sheep. This will rejuvenate , restores and refresh their body. The good shepherd also ensures that he carves out a path that is free of destruction where you are assure that no danger can occur suddenly. There are enough troubles in the world which can makes our heart to worry and constant worry weakens our heart and soul. God is aware of it and that is the purpose of you making him the shepherd of your soul. If you gives him the total control of your life, you are rest assured that he will refresh your soul and lead you through path of righteousness. Just as the sheep trust the leadership of the good shepherd. Trust completely In God and he will constantly refreshes and re...

Lessons from the good Shepherd (2)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. TOPIC: Lessons from the good Shepherd (2) The Good shepherd is not just bothered about feeding the sheep but he prioritizes giving the flock best food with water that will nourishes their soul.Green pastures are the best meal for the sheep, the shepherd will lead the sheep to where the water is clean and green pastures that nourishes their soul. Getting such a place is not a easy task but the shepherd will ensure he leads them there   When God leads you, he knows what is best for you, all you can do is to yield to his leading by following him to wherever he goes. Your provision is in your destined location. The greener pasture may be in Nigeria and not in Canada. So many people are in distress right now because they have failed to yield to God’s leading. Wherever God leads you, he will nourishes and take care of you there. D...

Lessons from the good Shepherd (1)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER,2024 TEXT: Psalm 23 vs 1 Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. TOPIC: Lessons from the good shepherd (1) The song ( psalm 23) was written by David and he employed a literary device known as allegory to convey lessons via the imagery of a shepherd . Understanding the role of a shepherd in an ancient near East culture will give you a perfect understanding of the message David was conveying via the most popular song of David. The shepherd provides food for the sheep. It is his primary assignment. What the sheep will eat is not its business but that of the shepherd . Having that understanding gives you the confidence that you are the sheep and God who is your Shepherd will ensure you are well fed and you shall not experience lack as far as feeding is concerned . In a time like this let your confidence be in God that he will take care of what you will eat. He is the shepherd of your soul and he will take good care of you...

Where are the nine?

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Luke 17:17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? TOPIC: Where are the nine? Every praise belong to God. Whatever you have or you have become is by the almighty God regardless of your efforts. God demand praise and thanksgiving from his people. The more you give him praise, the more he will give you and perfect everything that concerns your. Ten lepers who had faith in Jesus cried out for mercy and Jesus commanded their healing. On their way to show themselves to the priest, one got healing, immediately he returned to Jesus and thanked him. Jesus was worried and asked “ were not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Think about it are you part of the nine? Have you thanked God enough for all he has done in your life this year? Sometimes faith is not enough, sometimes religious activities is not enough, being prayerful is not enough. Some doors will not open until you learn and de...

God’s grace is sufficient for you

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER,2024 TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.' TOPIC: God’s grace is sufficient for you.  The grace of God is not limited by any life situation. The grace of God is Christ power and enabler to go through difficult times and rigours of life. The grace of God that was made available for Christ while on earth and after resurrection is available for all Christians. All we need is to draw from it on daily basis. Paul was faced with a serious infirmity. He sought God on three different occasions regards his troubles but God told him that his grace is sufficient for him. Sometimes God will not take away the pains , discomfort, or remove you from unpleasant situation. All he will do is to make his grace abundant for you. Grace is God’s help made availabl...

Take heed

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER, 2024 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. TOPIC: Take heed Just like a new born baby, there are stages of growth before a baby can stand and walk. At a time, the baby change body position, sits down, crawl, standing, toddling and walking. This is similar to a believer too, at the point of standing and walking overconfidence can sets in as you believe too much in yourself that nothing can brings you down again. The scripture warns that anyone that thinks he is now standing and walking in Christ should be careful or else he will fall. The best time to be watchful is when you are in good standing with God because our enemy is not at rest. He is lurking around and hoping to strike at our unguarded moments. Believers should constantly examine their lives, subject their fleshly desires to the control of the Holy spirit and should never allow sinful desires and thoughts to master th...

I am that I am

  DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. TOPIC: I am that I am God reveal himself to people in diverse ways and his revelations forms our experience and theology. You cannot know beyond what God reveals to you. He is all knowing but does not reveal everything about him to us. He chose to do it as he wishes when we surrender all to him and obey him completely In the text, God told Moses, tell them that I am that I I am. The words look very simple but deep conveying total meaning of the personality of God with lessons. The name implies whatever you call God based on your personal experience and Revelation that is who he is. If you say God is your provider, He is the provider. If you say God is peace, He is peace. If you say God is your protection, he is your protector. God is ever willing to reveal himself to us, let us d...

Walk in the day

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: John 11:9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. TOPIC: Walk in the day There is a time and season for everything on earth. The day is the time where your path is full of light and if you walk in the day you cannot stumble. It is also a moment when you have all the strength to pursue all your life dreams and aspirations.  In the scripture, Jesus emphasized the need for him to walk in the day. For three and half years of his ministry on earth, he laboured greatly because he knew his time was short. The result was a lasting impact on generations to come. Learn from Jesus. Walk in the day when you have strength to pursue your life dreams aspirations. Do all you can when you have strength so when night comes you will be resting instead of labouring. Action point: walk in the day while there is strength for the day...

No place for Cowards

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER, 2024 TEXT: Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death. TOPIC: No place for Cowards. “ cowards die many times before their death “. The cowards are also known as the fearful. They are too timid to identify publicly as Christians. They are usually afraid of what people may say about their faith. The cowards are not willing to risk their lives for the gospel. The cowards will not speak for Christ in public places because they do not want to loose benefits of their positions.    The scripture made it clear that there is no place for cowards in heaven. If you cannot identify with Christ here on earth, he will deny you a place in heaven. If you are in a position that you can use your influence and affluence to win souls for Christ but ...

Do not despise your little beginnings

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD MONDAY 21ST OF OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Zechariah 4: 10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.) TOPIC: Do not despise your little beginnings   Every greatness and success have a beginning. Big successes do not always start big. It always start small and eventually becomes big. Many people have big dreams and want to start big. It does not always work like that.Big dreams are better planned by breaking them into goals. Goals can further be set into short term goals and long term goals. The little things that will eventually become big are the short term goals which require processes. God’s word came to Governor Zerubbabel’s who was weary about the completion of the temple that had tarried for about forty years. God encouraged him not to despise the little beginnings of his labour in ensu...

Walk in the light.

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER, 2024 TEXT: 1 John 1:5,7 [5]This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. [7]But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. TOPIC: Walk in the Light Light is the opposite of darkness. If you have not experienced darkness, you cannot understand what Light means. Light is associated with truthfulness, life, order and purity while darkness is associated with evil, lies, confusion, disorder and chaos.  Jesus is the light of the world . He is an embodiment of Light. Whenever he appears in any situation, there is always Light. Light do not announces himself, all it needs to do is to shine.For everyone that have accepted Jesus as their Lord, there is Light in them and they always walk in the light. Their path is full of light and they walk in it. Chec...

The book shall open

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: 'Revelation 20:12 , 20:15  And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.' Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. TOPIC: The Book shall open  Nothing is hidden under the sun. Whatever is hidden to men is known to God. You can successfully deceive your pastor, spouse, parents, relatives , church members that you are a committed Christian but on that D day. All your actions and deeds that you thought are hidden are all written and documented in a book. The book will open and all your deeds and actions shall be made known to all. On that day, it will be too late to amend because judgment shall follow immediately. In all you do on earth, always remember that heaven is documenting it and one day...

God will make a way

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Isaiah 43:19 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.' TOPIC: God will make a way God is a specialist at impossibilities. He suspends natural laws to prove that he is God and nothing is too hard for him to do. In our walk with God, we are bound to be at cross roads, face with crises and situations beyond our control. Terrible situations can make you forget that you have God and you think it is over. For the children of Israel that this text was directed to, they were in a state of hopelessness, God assured them that he will make a way for them. Are you also at a dead end, cross road or a difficult situation? Remember that you have a God, call on to him and he will make a way for you. Action point: God will make a way for you where there seems to be no way Prayer: Father intervene and pave way where I have lost hope in Jesus name.

It will work for you

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Romans 8:28 ‘Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.’ TOPIC: It will work for you No situation or circumstances can hinder God from accomplishing his purpose in your life provided you are a believer who loves God.God is always a step ahead. It is only humans that things meet unaware, nothing meets God unaware and no emergency in his dictionary .      No situation is big enough to cripple God. Whatever the situation or circumstances you may have found yourself , just trust in God that it is working for you. God is ever in charge of the universe and he knows exactly what to do in order to fix what is broken and replace it with what is better for those that love him and align with his purpose. Action point: it will work for you if you love God Prayer: Father help me to know that you are in working in that situation f...

Be thankful

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. TOPIC: Be thankful Thankfulness is a state of the heart. It is natural to thank God when things are good and rosy for you. It is unusual and very rare to show gratitude when things are bad and did not go our way. In today’s text, God demands that we should be thankful in all circumstances . When it is good, thank God and when it is bad , still thank God. Thankfulness is an attitude that should be inculcated as believers. Knowing fully that good times and what we called “bad times” cannot hinder God from accomplishing his purpose in our lives. Whatever your lot in life, choose to thank God because he knows the best for you and everything is turning around for your favour. Action point : Thank God at all times Prayer: Father help me to cultivate attitude of praising you in all circumstances in Jesus name.

REJOICE!

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again Rejoice' TOPIC: Rejoice The word ‘Rejoice’ appeared six times in the book of Philippians. Apostle Paul was imprisoned , awaiting trial when he penned this epistle . It was categorised as one of the prison epistles and it was one of the finest epistles written. In his terrible state, he found joy in the Lord and was still hopeful that regardless of the persecution, the church will stand. Tough times will always come but tough people who have found joy in the LORD will overcome. Tough times are like wind storms with strength to throw people away from Gods presence except they are deeply rooted in Christ and determined in their minds to abide still in him. To rejoice is a choice. Choose to be happy at all times by making constant efforts to seek God at all times even when it appears that you cant even see him in the your darkest night. When you rejoice at all time...

Pray without ceasing

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2024 TEXT: 1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. TOPIC: Pray without ceasing Praying is a spiritual act. It is your spiritual make up. It is communication in the spirit realm. Prayer is not transactional but relational. You do not Pray because you are desperately in need or in crises. You Pray because you are connected to God and it’s an act of worship and fellowship with your creator.    Paul admonished the church in Thessalonica to nt stop praying. Their hope and trust should continually be on God regardless of happenings around then. No situation should stop you from communicating with God. Be determined in your mind that no matter what you will not stop praying. Key point: prayer is the key to access the throne of grace Prayer: Father! Help me to pray at all times in Jesus name.