Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.” Job 1:9-10 ESV Devotion Satan didn’t believe that Job’s motives were pure. He didn’t believe that Job feared and served God because he loved God, but because God had given him so much. After all, Job was one of the richest men in the East. From Satan’s point of view, the only reason why Job feared and served God was because there was something in it for him. In effect, Satan was saying that Job was a fair-weather servant, that Job’s fear and service were superficial and conditional. Satan thought that all it would take to get Job to curse God to His face would be to give him a test by sending some adversity his way (Job 1:11). It’s not that hard to see why Satan would believe this, because it’s so often true. For many people, all it takes is a few trials, troubles, or tribulations to get them to give up on God. Their fear and service of God truly is weak and superficial. Job, as it became clear, was not like that at all. He passed the test. Satan was proven wrong. Although he complained to God about how he was being treated, he never gave up on God. When his wife, whose own fear and service were conditional, urged him to curse God and die, he said, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this Job did not sin with his lips” (Job 2:9-10). Job not only passed the test, he became the hero of every believer that has trouble in life. Today, you may be going through some Job-like trials and troubles. Today, Satan may be trying to prove that your fear and service of God is conditional. Stand firm and show him that your faith is genuine...

Dear cherished one, I hope this message finds you well and thriving in divine grace. The Cryout Movement is dedicated to nurturing young individuals by providing training, guidance, and empowerment to help them realize their God-given destinies. Currently, we are gearing up for a training session focused on prayers and spiritual reawakening. If you hail from any of the following states: - Adamawa - Bauchi - Benue - Borno - FCT - Gombe - Taraba - Kaduna - Nasarawa - Yobe Feel free to reach out to my DM if you're eager to participate in this transformative training opportunity. Let's embark on this journey of spiritual growth together...

May this Sunday morning bring you blessings aplenty. May your heart be filled with peace as you awaken to the gentle rays of the sun. May your mind be clear and your spirit be uplifted as you embark on a new day. May this day be a reminder of the precious gift of life and the opportunities it holds. May you embrace each moment with gratitude and an open heart. May you find solace in the quiet moments of reflection and find strength in the challenges that come your way. May you be surrounded by love, support, and kindness from those around you. May you extend that love and kindness to others, creating a ripple effect of positivity and compassion. May this Sunday morning be a time of renewal and rejuvenation. May it be a day of rest and restoration, allowing you to recharge for the week ahead. May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. Wishing you a blessed Sunday morning filled with love, peace, and joy...

1. Introduction to the Priesthood - Definition and Historical Context 2. Believers' Priesthood - Understanding the Role of Every Believer - Responsibilities and Privileges 3. The Priesthood of Christ - Christ as the Ultimate High Priest - Atonement and Redemption 4. The Church and Priesthood - Organizational Structure and Ecclesiastical Functions - Interconnection between Church Members and Priesthood Roles..

Today's Verse "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:19 NKJV Devotion These questions often cross my mind. How come most professing Christians don't even appear to be bothered or hurt when considering the millions that are dying without Christ every day, every hour, every minute? How is it possible for people to walk out of a church service and immediately switch on secular FM music in their cars and drive away with a smile, commenting what a great service that was, without any reverence or gratitude for such a great salvation? How is it possible for someone to experience the forgiveness and liberating power of our Lord and then be so caught up with self-centeredness? Yes, it is possible because of our pride and our blindness to the extent of our sinfulness. When you recognize the depths to which you have fallen, it will make your heart cry out to the Lord for mercy and grace. And when He showers His grace upon you, you will find that His grace is the mighty power to set you free from the power of sin. This experience will break you and humble you, while at the same time, filling you with immense love for the lost and a burden to see them experience the same grace you did. Instead, "bless me Lord, prosper me Lord, heal me Lord, keep me happy Lord," seem to be the more popular prayers these days, whilst thousands suffer in poverty, pain and rejection. Could it be that the church is to blame? Could it be that the church has lost its purpose and is caught up with filling seats and increasing in size, running well organized programs and seminars designed to maintain people's interest in the church? The church seems to have lost sight of Jesus' command to go into all the world and preach the good news. The world equates church size to church growth. God equates number of disciples to church growth because He commanded, "Go and make disciples." Sadly, most professing Christians are yet to become true disciples of Christ (as defined in Luke 14:26-27, 33), because if they truly understood their unworthiness before God, the value and the preciousness of what Jesus has done for them, they would then realize He is truly that pearl for which the farmer sold all he had. They will, by their new nature, be compelled to share the gospel with the lost. A believer attending church doesn't bring about church growth. Only disciples reproduce and bring about church growth. When you obey the Great Commission and go into all the world, Jesus said, it will bring about persecution and suffering. It will take courage, boldness, and unwavering faith. Effective evangelism will take disciples who are dead to self and are one with the Lord. It will take disciples who spend intimate time with the Lord and are not at all attracted to what the world considers success. Disciples give their whole selves...

*TUESDAY, 20 JUNE 2023* *TEXT: JAMES 4 : 1 - 10* *TOPIC: QUARRELING* *AND FIGHTING AMONG* *BRETHREN* When people are religious but not rooted in the Word of God, they get involved in activities that glorify Satan. Such people have little or no time to read their Bibles and pray because they are not only lazy to do that but are more interested in looking for shortcuts. And when their aim is not achieved this way, they resort to envy and jealousy which lead them to quarreling and fighting. In order for your request to be met, your prayer must be devoid of wrong motives and selfish tendencies. Stop quarreling and fighting because of what you do not have. Pray earnestly to God and He will answer your prayers. *QUESTION* : What are you doing to avoid quarreling and fighting because of what you do not have? *PRAYER* : Help me, dear Father, to live in peace with my brethren, irrespective of what they possess. Amen. *Food for the Day -* *2023*..