TODAY'S MESSAGE


SERMON TITLE: ANGER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

Anger is one of the most powerful emotions God placed inside us—but it is also one of the most dangerous when left unchecked.
A single moment of anger can destroy relationships built over years, close doors God has opened, and leave scars that apology cannot fully heal.
The real question is not “Do you get angry?”
The real question is: “What does your anger do to you—and through you?”

Key Bible Verses.

Ephesians 4:26–27 – “Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.”
→ Anger itself is not sin—but unmanaged anger opens the door to sin and gives the enemy access.

Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.”
→ Wisdom is revealed not by how we speak, but by how we control our emotions.
James 1:19–20 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
→ Most anger does not lead to godliness—it leads to regret.

Structured Points

1. Anger Is Natural—but It Must Be Controlled
Even God expresses righteous anger. Even Jesus showed anger in the temple.
But the difference is this: God’s anger is controlled and purposeful—ours is often emotional and destructive.
Uncontrolled anger turns a moment into a mistake.
2. Unchecked Anger Opens Doors to Greater Sin

Anger rarely stays alone. It invites:
Harsh words
Bitterness
Hatred
Revenge
What started as irritation can grow into destruction if not stopped early.
3. Anger Destroys Relationships and Destiny

Many people have lost:
Friendships
Marriages
Opportunities
Ministries
—not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked control.
One angry outburst can cancel years of favor.
4. Anger Can Be Transformed into Righteous Energy
When controlled, anger can push you to:
Stand against injustice
Correct wrongs
Protect others
The goal is not to eliminate anger—but to redeem it.

Real-Life Biblical Case Study

Moses – a great leader chosen by God.
In Numbers 20:10–12, Moses became angry with the Israelites and struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded.
The result?
He lost the privilege of entering the Promised Land.
That was not a small consequence.
One moment of anger cost him a lifelong promise.

Practical Action Steps

1. Pause Before You React
When anger rises, delay your response. Silence is better than regret.
2. Guard Your Words
Words spoken in anger cannot be taken back.
3. Pray Immediately
Turn your anger into prayer before it becomes sin.
4. Walk Away When Necessary
Distance can prevent damage.
5. Practice Forgiveness Daily
Bitterness fuels anger—release people quickly.

Deep Spiritual Insights

Anger is often a sign of unhealed wounds or unmet expectations.
The enemy uses anger as a gateway to control your actions.
True spiritual maturity is not seen in how loud you pray—but in how well you control your spirit.
Proverbs 16:32 reminds us:
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.”
Self-control is greater than strength.

Questions for Reflection
What triggers my anger the most?
How do I usually respond when I am angry?
Who has been hurt by my anger?
Is my anger drawing me closer to God—or pushing me away?
What practical step will I take this week to improve?

Powerful Prayer Points
Lord, help me to control my emotions and not be controlled by them.
Father, remove every root of anger and bitterness from my heart.
Holy Spirit, teach me to respond with wisdom and patience.
Lord, heal every hurt in me that fuels anger.
I receive grace to walk in peace, self-control, and love.

Closing Call to Action
Anger will come—but destruction does not have to follow.
You have a choice every time anger rises:
Will you react—or will you respond?
Will you destroy—or will you build?

Today, make a decision:
Do not allow temporary emotions to produce permanent damage.
Walk in control. Walk in wisdom. Walk in peace.
Because a life ruled by anger will always fall short…
but a life ruled by the Spirit will always rise above.

If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church.
You can get inspirational ebooks from my selar shop below

https://selar.com/umoh-edem1

https://selar.com/m/umoedem

CONTACTS WhatsApp - +2349024173027, +2349055447540

Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com

What's the one job you've always dreamed of? Share with us below!

Visit our website: Ultimatecareercoach.com

Email us: info@ultimatecareercoach.com

#UltimateCareerCoach #Career #DreamJob #CareerGuidance #JobPrayers #Jobs #CareerCoach #CareerGoals

Custom-built vanities = better function AND style.

Our client in DC required storage with a luxurious feel. We introduced matte black fixtures, soft-close drawers, and marble countertops.

Would you choose single or double vanity?

Call us today: (301) 237-9555

Visit our website: dfchomeimprovement.com

#DFCHomeImprovements #BathroomUpgrade #CustomVanity #DMVRemodel #BathroomRemodel #DMVHomes #BathroomDesign #RenovationGoals #BathroomPlanning #HomeImprovement #BathroomBliss

STORACALS OF PROPHECY # 19
Hello friends, family, and my brothers, and sisters in Christ.

This is Brother Johnny Gass.

Welcome to Bible study.

Study to show thyself to approved unto God, a Workman unashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Please share these lessons with everyone you know for the expansion of the kingdom of God.

The Daughter's Dance

King Herod's wife, Herodias, hated John the Baptist. The desert-dwelling prophet had dared to call her an adulteress for leaving her husband Philip to marry his evil but wealthier brother. Now the wicked queen determined to use her influence over Herod to get even with John. First, she persuaded him to have John imprisoned. Then she asked to have John executed, but Herod refused. He knew that John was a true prophet and feared political backlash from the people. Finally, Herodias developed a fool-proof scheme. She threw a party for Herod's birthday and invited all his friends and the nobles from his realm, then she arranged for her beautiful daughter Salome to dance in a seductive, captivating style. Herodias hoped that after Herod had a few glasses of wine, he would ask Salome what reward she wanted for her enchanting dance. Her sinister plan worked. After Salome's dance, Herod made a pompous oath: "Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom." Mark 6:23. As the inebriated guests were applauding the king's generosity, the girl stood ready with her reply. Then she shocked everyone by asking for the head of John the Baptist on a platter! Herod was stunned by the gruesome request, but all of his shocked friends were watching for his response. Afraid that he would appear weak if he refused, the proud king reluctantly gave the order. That very day the mighty prophet John was beheaded alone in prison. This was not the first time that a mother and daughter team used the government to persecute God's people.

1. What other mother and daughter team persecuted God's people in the Old Testament?

1 Kings 18:13. ________ slew the prophets of the Lord.

2 Kings 11:1 And when Athaliah ... saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: In the Old Testament, Jezebel and her daughter Athaliah were known for violently controlling the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and for forcing pagan worship on God's people.

2. What is the second angel's message in Revelation 14?

Revelation 14:8. And there followed another angel, saying, _________ is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Revelation 14 contains an urgent three-point message that must reach the entire world before Jesus' second coming. In this lesson we will look at the second point of that message. God's indictment of Babylon is given because she has made all nations drunk with her intoxicating wine. This lesson will address some very straight, and perhaps disturbing, messages to both Catholic and Protestant believers. Remember that the second angel's message is from Jesus, the One we all love. Open your heart to His truth, for His only aim is to save and to bless you.

3. How does God symbolize Babylon in Revelation 17?

Revelation 17:18. And the _______ which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: In Bible prophecy, a woman symbolizes a church. A pure woman represents God's true church as described in Revelation 12. An unfaithful woman represents a church that has departed from the Scriptures. We can be certain who this fallen woman is, because Revelation 17:18 says she was ruling when Revelation was written. History tells us it was pagan Rome (Luke 2:1) that eventually turned over its authority, capital city, and power to papal Rome.

4. What other evidence from Revelation 17 proves that Babylon refers to papal Rome?

Revelation 17:3. ... I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of _________,

A. She is guilty of __________ (verse 3).
B. She is dressed in purple and scarlet (verse 4).
C. She is called the Mother (verse 5).
D. She has harlot daughters who also are fallen (verse 5).
E. She persecuted and martyred the saints (verse 6).
F. She sits upon "seven mountains" (verse 9).
G. She ruled over the "kings of the earth" (verse 18).

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Papal Rome fits every description. Its headquarters is in Rome--"the city of seven hills." Scarlet is the color of cardinals' robes, and the pope often wears the royal color of purple at important functions. The Roman Catholic church freely admits that during the Middle Ages, she persecuted the saints and ruled over the kings of the earth. (For evidence that the papacy is guilty of blasphemy, review Lesson 13.) God's symbolism fits perfectly--a fallen mother church whose fallen daughters protested and thus began to be called Protestants. Notice this quote from Father James A. O'Brien: "That observance [of Sunday instead of Saturday] remains as a reminder of the Mother Church from which the non-Catholic sects broke away."1

1The Faith of Millions (Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., 1974), p. 401.

5. How do the beasts of Revelation 13 and 17 compare?

Revelation 13:1. And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten __________, ... and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

Revelation 17:3 I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten __________.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: The beast of Revelation 13:1-10 and the beast of Revelation 17 are obviously the same. Both symbolize this Roman power. Revelation 17 points out the church-state coalition, with the church (the fallen woman) riding and controlling the state (the beast). Revelation 13 also portrays two beasts involved in forcing others to worship. The first beast is the same power as the "mother of harlots" described in Revelation 17. This lesson will soon reveal the identity of the second beast.

6. What is the meaning and origin of the word "Babylon"?

Genesis 11:4, 6, 7, 9. Let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven. ... And the Lord said, ... let us go down, and there _________ [confuse] their language, that they may not understand one another's speech. ... Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there __________ the language of all the earth.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: The terms "Babel" and "Babylon" both mean confusion. The name originated at the Tower of Babel, built by defiant pagans after the Flood. They hoped to build it so high that no future floodwaters could cover it. But the Lord confused their languages, which created such chaos that the project was abandoned. Babylon later arose to be an idolatrous world kingdom that persecuted God's people. In the book of Revelation, the term "Babylon" signifies a counterfeit religious kingdom that is an enemy of God's spiritual Israel.

7. How does God describe Babylon in urging His people to leave?

Revelation 18:2-4. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is ________, is __________, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit. ... Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: God says that Babylon has fallen and has become the home of devils and evil spirits. He warns that her sins are so offensive that Babylon must be destroyed. God's people must come out quickly, or else be destroyed with Babylon's plagues.

8. Jesus repeatedly indicts Babylon for making the world drunk with her wine. What is this wine?

Revelation 17:4. Having a golden cup in her hand full of ___________.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Her wine cup is full of intoxicating lies (Proverbs 12:22), or false teachings that make people spiritually drunk. Here is a partial list of her beguiling lies:

A. The Ten Commandments are not binding (see Lesson 6).

B. Sunday sacredness (see Lesson 14).

C. Secret rapture (see Lesson 3).

D. Immortality of the soul (see Lesson 9).

E. An eternal torment in hell (see Lesson 10).

F. Confessing your sins to a priest (see Lesson 13).

G. Counterfeit baptisms (see Lesson 11).

H. A confusion of tongues (see Lesson 23).

The sad truth is that once Babylon's messages are accepted, a person becomes spiritually drunk and virtually unable to understand what the Bible really says, because these false doctrines dull a person's ability to comprehend the truth.

9. What power will support the beast in the end time?

Revelation 13:11, 12. I beheld ________ beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Brace yourself! This second beast of Revelation 13 symbolizes the United States of America. Consider the evidence:

A. The time it arose.
God described this power as rising up about the same time the first beast goes into captivity and receives its deadly wound (Revelation 13:10, 11). The United States of America arose about the time the papacy's power was broken at the end of the 1,260 years, which was in 1798. America declared its independence in 1776, voted the Constitution in 1787, adopted the Bill of Rights in 1791, and was clearly recognized as a world power in 1798.

B. It arose from the earth.
As we've studied before, the waters from which most kingdoms (beasts) arose represent a densely populated area (Revelation 17:15). The earth represents the opposite. The United States fits this point perfectly because it was established on a sparsely populated continent.

C. It had two horns like a lamb.
In prophecy, a lamb represents Jesus and a horn represents power. The two great horns represent Protestant principles upon which America was founded civil and religious liberty. The founding fathers fled from Europe to escape religious and political persecution. They established a society based on the principles of civil and religious freedom-"government without a king and religion without a Pope."

10. According to the prophecy, what drastic change will take place in America?

Revelation 13:11. And he ______ as a dragon.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Speaking as a dragon means that the United States, under the influence of Satan, will reverse its original Protestant principles of the separation of church and state. It will pass religious laws forcing people to worship contrary to conscience or else be punished with economic sanctions (verses 16, 17) and finally death (verse 15).

11. What three powers will unite against God's people in the end time?

Revelation 16:13. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false ________.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: The dragon is Satan (Revelation 12:9), working through pagan religions. The beast of Revelation 13:1-10 is the papacy. The false prophet in Revelation 16 is apostate Protestantism in America, which is the same power as the beast of Revelation 13:11-17 that has two horns like a lamb but will later speak as a dragon. This is the power that does "great wonders" and "deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast." Revelation 13:13, 14. (Compare with the description of the false prophet given in Revelation 19:20.)

12. Will these diverse organizations ever effectively unite?

Revelation 16:14. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the _______ of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Yes, God says they will unite. Notice that they are united in their work of spreading deception and building a confederacy against God's people. The "battle of that great day of God Almighty" is the same event as the dragon making war with the woman's offspring (Revelation 12:17).

13. What effective methods will this end-time coalition utilize?

Revelation 16:14. For they are the spirits of devils, working _________.

Revelation 13:13, 14 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those __________ which he had power to do.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: This end-time coalition will work mighty miracles by the spirits of devils, and almost the entire world will be convinced (Revelation 13:3) and deceived. Revelation 18:23 says, "By thy sorceries were all nations deceived."

14. What will prevent God's end-time people from being deceived?

Isaiah 8:20. To the _____ and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: God's people will need to test everything by the Bible. They will not be deceived, because they will test the miracles and teachings to determine whether they come from spirits of devils or from the Lord.

15. Today God is calling His people out of Babylon into the safety of His remnant church. He says that those who remain in Babylon will partake of her sins and receive her plagues. In Noah's day, only eight people entered the ark God had provided for their salvation. All others perished. Today He provides His remnant church as an ark of safety, and millions are entering. Jesus is inviting you to "Come thou and all thy house into the ark." Genesis 7:1. Will you say "Yes" to His invitation today?

Answer : ____________________

Supplemental Study

How Powerful Are the USA and Rome?
Revelation chapter 13 points out that in the end-time, the papacy and the United States will team up to influence the entire world to worship the beast. Are these entities powerful enough to accomplish this?

The papacy is by far the strongest religio-political power in the world. Nearly every leading country has an official ambassador or state representative at the Vatican. The pope is revered and welcomed by virtually all countries. Former U.S.S.R. leader Mikhail Gorbachev said, "Everything which took place in Eastern Europe in recent years would have been impossible without the Pope's efforts and the enormous role, including the political role, which he played in the world arena."1 The pope has made more than 50 world trips to achieve his goal of unifying the religious world under the papacy's leadership.

America is now looked upon as the number one military power and center of influence. "[America is] the planet's sole remaining superpower."2

"America's power will now determine all major global events."3 Bible prophecy predicts with clarity that the United States of America and the papacy will join hands, and world events clearly show that the coalition is being formed.

1Toronto Star, March 9, 1992, p. A-1.

2"The UN Obsession," Time, May 9, 1994, p. 86.

3Jim Hoaglad, "Of Heroes ...," The Washington Post, August 21, 1991, p. A-23.

A man named Panurge found himself aboard a ship in the middle of the open sea. Traveling on the same vessel was a merchant named Dindenault, along with a massive flock of sheep he intended to sell at the next port.

Dindenault was the embodiment of greed—a man who valued profit far more than humanity.

One day, a heated argument broke out between Panurge and the merchant. Feeling insulted and seeking revenge, Panurge came up with a cunning plan. He offered to buy a single sheep from the merchant at an absurdly high price. Dindenault, blinded by the lure of easy money, took the deal with a smug grin.

But then, the unexpected happened. Panurge grabbed the sheep by its horns, dragged it to the edge of the ship, and hurled it into the ocean.

Immediately, another sheep jumped in after it. Then a third, and a fourth. In a matter of seconds, the entire flock began rushing toward the railing, blindly leaping into the abyss.

Panicked, Dindenault desperately tried to hold the remaining animals back, but it was useless. Their "herd instinct" was far more powerful than any wall or human resistance. Driven by pure greed and a desperate hope to save at least one animal, Dindenault grabbed onto the very last sheep. But the creature, determined to follow the others, dragged the merchant overboard with it.

They all perished together, swallowed by the waves.

From this tale comes the expression "Panurge’s Sheep" (or what we today call The Herd Mentality). it describes those who blindly follow the crowd without a single original thought or a will of their own.

What is the takeaway for us today?

There is nothing more dangerous to a society than the "mob mind." Too often, we see crowds echoing slogans or imitating destructive behaviors simply because they saw them online or heard them elsewhere. We trade our individuality for the comfort of the pack.

We were given two precious tools: reason and freedom. It is up to us to use them to set our own goals and choose our own paths. When we abandon these gifts, we stop being leaders of our own lives and become blind followers—fulfilling someone else’s agenda instead of our own.

Don't be the sheep that follows the flock over the cliff. Have the courage to stand alone, think for yourself, and walk your own way.

Skip the stress! Book all your party essentials online in minutes.
Tents
Chairs
Tables

We make your celebration unforgettable!

Book Now: livingwaterpartyrentals.com

#LivingWaterRentals #EasyBooking #OnlineRentals #HassleFreeEvents #Entebbe #UgandaEntrepreneurs #FaithInAction #Celebrate #EventTech #MemorableEvents #LuxuryTents #ChairGoals #EventSeats

Good morning, brethren.

Morning devotion for today.

i. MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY. SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2026.
"INSTRUMENT RATED(10)"

‘…I am the Lord that healeth thee.’  Exodus15:26 KJV

INSTRUMENT RATED for sickness. Many a healthy person has been cut down in the prime of life by cancer, heart attack, stroke, or some other debilitating disease. But there’s a way to be ready for this storm, a way not paved with fear, a way that has so prepared you that you can hear the diagnosis of your doctor and still have a sense of God’s peace in your heart. You know what your instrument panel, the Bible, says about it. You know what to do, how to act, and what to say. You’ve been prepared for this moment. Now, if a pilot hasn’t faithfully maintained his aircraft, then it will go down in the storm no matter what his instrument panel tells him. So if you have taken good care of your body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit, then you can go to God with confidence, standing on His Word and asking Him to heal you. Eventually we will all die of something, but you don’t have to die before your time. God has promised us ‘long life’ (Psalm 91:16). The Bible says, ‘He… healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “…He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses”’ (Matthew 8:16-17 NKJV). You say, ‘I know some good Christians who prayed for healing, and didn’t get it.’ That’s true. And the most spiritually mature among us can’t explain why. God stamps some things: ‘Will explain later!’  But as long as you’re living, you must stand on the Word of God, which says, ‘I am the Lord that healeth thee’.

Bible In A Year: Dan 11-12, Ps 16, Pro 10:15. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation

*To partner with us, kindly refer to page 9 of the hard copy edition or simply send us a WhatsApp message/call on +2348128000068.*.

ii. THE RED HORSE

"Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword." - Revelation 6:4

You can see that red horse everywhere in the world. This horse with its rider gallops around the earth.

According to this Bible verse the man on this horse knows no mercy. When he comes to a place of peace, he turns it into hell. What he leaves behind is a trail of violence, ruins and war where people slaughter each other because of hate and envy! His ultimate goal is total destruction of man. We know that sin makes the true peace disappear from the heart.

Drastic changes

We, as Christians, should be prepared for the upcoming violence which is actually already seen around us. Wherever peace disappears, drastic changes occur.

It is because people start to think, pray, talk and live differently. Yes, everything changes when the man on the red horse appears.

Yet, there is another side of the coin. And that is good news! We can protect ourselves against the rider and his red horse. It should not make any difference to us! Even if the earth moves from its place, we do not have to be afraid, because no power from hell (not even the red horse) can rob the peace of God from our hearts. We have this peace if we have received forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus Christ, who cleanses from all sins (see 1 John 1:7); and when we are in the will of God.

'Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace' (Colossians 3:15).

We have a wonderful message to preach all over the world; the answer to everything can be found in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace!


https://www.theblessingdevotional.com

2. Morning Prayer for me today.

i. Morning Prayer

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. ⏤ James 1:17

In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. ⏤ John Bunyan

Our Father, breathe on us and give us a morning blessing. We thank You for keeping us through the night. We thank You for the blessings that came to us even while we slept. As a new day has dawned, may new divine light and peace pour into our lives. Fill our path with gladness. We ask You to provide our daily bread today. We don’t ask for luxury—just for what we need. May Your blessing be on everything we receive. We ask for the strength to do our work so we can earn the food we need. Open our eyes so we can see You as the Giver of all the good things we enjoy. Sometimes we forget that these blessings come from Your hand. We think we’ve gotten them by our own efforts. Show us that every good and perfect gift comes from You, and give us grateful hearts.

We want to live cheerfully today. Sometimes we complain and grumble about the little trials that come our way. Forgive us for all our complaining and give us hearts that are always thankful. You’ve promised that You work all things together for good for those who love You. Help us believe this promise, and when we face trials and losses, help us still rejoice, knowing that Your hand will bring good out of every situation. Help us trust You in all things, laying our cares in Your hands and leaving them there without anxiety.

You’ve promised to be with us always. Fulfill that promise for us today. We can’t go out into this new day without Your presence. We ask You to walk beside us, giving us Your protection, guidance, and help. We’ve never traveled this path before, and we can’t find the way on our own. We ask all this in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.

https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/13/morning

#taptapstudio
#youdevotion.

Good evening, brethren.

1. Evening devotion for today.

i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
(COCIN DEVOTIONAL)

*DATE:*
FRIDAY 17TH APRIL, 2026.

*SUB-THEME:*
THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE.

*TOPIC:*
GIVES US CONFIDENCE.

*TEXT:*
HEBREWS 4:14-16.
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us live our lives consistent with our confession of faith. Heb 3:1 Heb 6:20 Heb 8:1 Heb 9:11
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet He never sinned. Isa 53:9 2Co 5:21 Phi 2:7 Heb 2:18 1Pe 2:22 1Jn 3:5 [Phi 2:8] [Heb 2:17]
16 So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Rom 3:25

*TOPIC:*
GIVES US CONFIDENCE.

*THE MESSAGE:*
Confidence is a feeling of certainty, firm trust, and belief. Today's text encourages believers to have confidence in the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the High Priest. Jesus was tempted in every way while in this life, yet He remained sinless. Having accomplished His mission as the Son of God and ascended into heaven, He now has divine authority and eternal priesthood. He has the ability to understand our struggles, empathise with our weaknesses, and intercede with us. In face of challenges, temptations, insecurity, and persecution, believers are to confidently approach His throne of grace to receive help. Do not give up even at your lowest level of spiritual standing; call upon Jesus.

*REFLECTION:*
Jesus understands your struggles.

*PRAYER:*
Lord Jesus, help me to overcome my struggles. Amen.

*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
COLOSSIANS 2:15.
"And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross."

*TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
1 CHRONICLES 11-15.

ii. Skip to content
Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Editor
Stand Fast
Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals
Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom.
1 Kings 2:28

Supreme Test

What is the supreme test in the life of a believer? What does God desire of each one of us? Loyalty : Faithfulness. Loyalty to God and loyalty to His children. Faithfulness to God and faithfulness to His children. The Lord is Faithful and True and desires no less from His children. Not faithfulness for a time or for a season but steadfastness right to the finish line. Not loyalty when the going is good or because it suits for the time being, but faithful, devoted, steadfast loyalty right up to the very moment of death.

Mighty Man

Joab was loyal up to a point. He refrained from disloyalty many times.. but there came a point in his life when he turned away from his Lord to another. Joab stood a great test of loyalty and shunned the worldly promises in many areas. His heart was not turned by the handsome, charismatic Absalom.. but at the end of his fine military career, as one of the best of David’s soldiers. He turned his heart and he simply started to cleave to the cowardly Adonijah. The lusts of the flesh and eye, and the pride of life were shunned at the start, but the prince of this world secured his prey near the conclusion of his career.

Be Watchful

Keep alert! – for not one of us is immune from disloyalty. Take heed! – “let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” 1Cor. 10:12 Be watchful! – for ye know not the day nor the hour that your Lord cometh. Matt.25:13

Remain Loyal

Now These be the names of the mighty men whom David had:- ……and Abishai, the brother of Joab…. and Naharai the Beerothite, and armour bearer to Joab… thirty and seven in all. But Joab, where was Joab? Joab was NOT mentioned among the mighty men of the King. Only a small number of David’s mighty men remained – despite such a prestigious reign – and we too must remain loyal to our Lord – to the end..

Faith and Loyalty

“Watch : Stand fast in the faith : Be brave : Be strong.” It takes faith to wait and trust. It takes loyalty to trust to the end.

Post navigation
Previous PostPrevious Surrendered
Proudly powered by WordPress.

2. Evening Prayer for today.

i. Evening Prayer

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. ⏤ Psalm 51:10

God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it. ⏤ John Wesley

Our Father, bless us, Your children, as we bow before You now at the close of the day. We haven’t lived as well as we intended when we set out this morning. We thought we would soar like eagles, but instead, we’ve only dragged ourselves along the ground. We thought we wouldn’t forget You for a moment, but somehow we’ve let You slip out of our thoughts many times. Our day, which began so brightly with good intentions and sincere goals, has turned out to be marred and stained. Father, forgive us—and then teach us wisdom from the mistakes and sins of today so that we can make tomorrow a holier day. Help us learn from our own errors so that we don’t repeat them.

We bring our day’s work to You. It doesn’t seem like much. We’ve done our best in our various roles—in our jobs and work, in our tasks at home, in school, and in our activities. We’ve tried to be patient and kind to each other within our home. We’ve tried to be good neighbors to those around us. Where we’ve failed in any of these duties, we ask for Your forgiveness and the grace to do better.

Bless us now at the end of this day. As we go to rest for the night, please receive us into Your care. If death should come to any of us before morning, receive us into our Father’s house. If we live to see the dawn of a new day, prepare us for its duties.

We also pray tonight for those who don’t have the shelter of home and love like we do. Remember the sick and those keeping vigil through the night beside them. Comfort all who are sitting in sorrow and give them strength to accept Your will.

We ask for these mercies and favors in Jesus’ name. Amen.

https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/12/evening

#taptapstudio
#youdevotion.

Word Study: 1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
This verse is a tactical manual for spiritual survival. Peter uses vivid, urgent language to describe the posture a believer must maintain. Let’s break down the key Greek terms behind the English translation.
1. Be Sober (Nēphō)
In the original Greek, this doesn't just mean "not drunk." It refers to a state of mental self-control and clarity.
The Nuance: It implies being well-balanced and self-possessed. If you are "intoxicated" by the world’s worries, riches, or even your own emotions, you lose the ability to think straight.
The Goal: To have a "cool head" so you can assess a situation accurately.
2. Be Vigilant (Grēgoreō)
This is the word for watchfulness. It’s the opposite of being spiritually "asleep" or indifferent.
The Context: It’s a military term for a sentry on guard duty. A sentry who falls asleep puts the entire camp at risk.
The Application: It’s not about being paranoid; it’s about being attentive to the spiritual environment around you.
3. Adversary (Antidikos)
This is a specific legal term.
The Meaning: It literally means an opponent in a lawsuit.
The Imagery: It suggests that the enemy isn't just a random attacker, but one who brings accusations and seeks to condemn you before the Judge (God) based on the "law."
4. Devil (Diabolos)
While "Satan" means adversary, Diabolos means Slanderer or False Accuser.
The Strategy: He attacks through deception, lies, and character assassination. He wants to convince you that God is holding out on you or that you are too far gone to be forgiven.
5. Roaring Lion (Ōryomai)
Peter uses a word that describes the howl or roar of a beast driven by intense hunger.
The Psychology: A lion roars to paralyze its prey with fear. Often, the "roar" is the threat of suffering or the noise of intimidation. If he can make you panic, you’ll stop thinking "soberly."
6. Devour (Katapinō)
This word literally means to swallow whole or to gulp down.
The Intensity: The enemy isn't looking to scratch or bruise you; his intent is total destruction—to consume your faith, your testimony, and your peace.
The Takeaway
Peter’s point is that the spiritual life is not a playground, but a battleground. However, the command isn't "Be afraid," but rather "Be alert." By staying clear-headed and watchful, you take away the enemy's greatest weapon: the element of surprise.

~. . . And the evening and the morning were the 106th day. Good Morning, God's Beloved. On this 107th day of 2026, might I suggest to you that it is well worth the struggles living for Christ here on earth, knowing that we'll be with Him throughout eternity . . .==> "I forget about the things behind and reach out for the things ahead. The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus." [Philippians 3:13b-‬14]
[And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, Please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, Distance-CHECK on your neighbors, and Keep a SMILE on your Faith.]
(For more videos like this, subscribe to my YouTube channel, MelzMark Video Productions, at www.youtube.com/[VStMelz])
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uqx7fQ9X8xQ&si=RIVfOBRglLzAE8oP