You Were Created to Move Forward The Australian coat of arms depicts a very insightful image, one that I hold dear since I was born and raised in Australia and because it speaks volumes to me personally. There are two animals portrayed holding up a shield—the red kangaroo and the emu. They were chosen not only because they are indigenous to Australia but also because they were created to move forward. The emu, a large, nonflying bird slightly smaller than its cousin the ostrich, is known for its speed, covering as much as nine feet in a single step when running full throttle. It is the only bird with calf muscles—much like a human. Nonetheless, it can’t walk backward. It can only move forward. The red kangaroo—like all kangaroos—moves by a hopping motion called saltation, which literally means “to leap.” They push off with both of their large feet simultaneously and use their tails for balance. The combination of their muscular legs, big feet, and tails helps the kangaroos move forward effectively. But again, they can only move forward—not backward. When I think of them, and the fact they are creatures God made that cannot walk backward, I can’t help but think of us—people made in the image of God, another marvel of creation designed to move the same way. I understand that we need to step back from time to time and remember the past so we can move forward, and life sometimes hits us and we feel like we have gone backward, but God is faithful to pick us up and keep us moving forward. We are all on journeys no matter where we are. In some seasons we move forward quickly, and in others we move more slowly, but overall, we keep pressing on. Though we might pause and look to the past, we don’t want to get stuck in the past, right? How often have we allowed a season of disappointment, hurt, rejection, offense, or fear to stop us from moving forward? Today is a good day to take the hand of Jesus and, like the emu and the red kangaroo, take the next step forward. Let’s take Paul’s advice to the Philippians, forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead. We can’t change the past. Not one bit. But we can affect our future. We can keep enduring in faith, reaching for all that God has planned for us. We can keep moving in the only direction we were created to move. The emu. The red kangaroo. And you. All created to move forward. Never backward. Let’s be who God created us to be so we can do all that He’s called us to do! Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You that even in nature You give us examples. You give us insight. Help us move the way You created us to move—forward, and never backward. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Zechariah 4:1-14 NIV Then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep. [2] He asked me, “What do you see?” I answered, “I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. [3] Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” [4] I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” [5] He answered, “Do you not know what these are?” “No, my lord,” I replied. [6] So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. [7] “What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it!’ ” [8] Then the word of the LORD came to me: [9] “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you. [10] “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” [11] Then I asked the angel, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?” [12] Again I asked him, “What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?” [13] He replied, “Do you not know what these are?” “No, my lord,” I said. [14] So he said, “These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth.” https://tbibles.com/w4uu

#DAILY_BREAD | #DAILY_BREAD #LA_LOI Ep.5 Bonjour chers bien-aimés, Aujourd’hui, nous allons méditer sur le thème suivant : PERSONNE NE PEUT DEVENIR JUSTE PAR LA LOI. Beaucoup de personnes pensent qu’il est possible de devenir juste devant Dieu en observant la Loi. Elles croient que, par leurs bonnes actions, leurs efforts et leur obéissance aux commandements, elles peuvent obtenir la justice et le salut. Pourtant, la Bible nous enseigne clairement que personne ne peut devenir juste par la Loi, car aucun être humain n’est capable de l’observer parfaitement. Dans le dernier pain quotidien, nous avons parlé de la loi qui ne peut pas etre gardée. Dieu n’a pas donné la Loi pour que nous l’observions, mais pour nous faire comprendre que nous ne pouvons pas la garder. Dieu savait déjà qu’il n’existe aucun homme qui n’ait jamais commis de péché devant Lui. Si nous lisons Exode chapitre 32, les Israélites avaient déjà violé la Loi le jour même où elle fut donnée. Par conséquent, la Loi fut violée par tous. Mais alors pourquoi Dieu a-t-Il donné une loi aussi difficile, voire impossible à observer ? Dieu nous a donné la Loi, mais Il connaissait aussi notre faiblesse. Il savait dès le début que nous ne pouvions pas garder la Loi. Alors pourquoi Dieu a-t-Il établi la Loi si nous ne pouvons pas la garder ? • Dieu a-t-Il fait une erreur ? • Y a-t-il quelque chose de mauvais dans la Loi ? Dieu n’a pas établi la Loi pour que nous l’accomplissions parfaitement, mais pour nous montrer que nous sommes incapables de l’observer. La Loi est donc comme un miroir qui révèle la véritable condition du cœur humain. Les pécheurs qui essaient de vivre justement par leurs propres efforts sont comme quelqu’un qui tente de battre le vent. La Loi nous montre que nous ne pouvons être sauvés que par Jésus-Christ, venu du ciel. Alors, pourquoi Dieu a-t-Il donné la Loi ? _« Car nul ne sera justifié devant lui par les œuvres de la loi, puisque c’est par la loi que vient la connaissance du péché. »_ — Romains 3:20 La vérité est que la Loi n’a jamais été donnée pour rendre l’homme juste. Cependant, beaucoup de personnes dans le monde pensent qu’elles doivent observer la Loi pour devenir de bonnes personnes, être sauvées et recevoir la bénédiction, au lieu de comprendre qu’elles sont pécheresses à travers la Loi. La Loi n’a pas été donnée pour sauver l’homme, mais pour lui révéler son incapacité à se sauver lui-même. En essayant de garder la Loi, l’homme découvre sa faiblesse, son péché et son besoin profond de Dieu. Ainsi, la Loi nous conduit à l’humilité, brise notre confiance en nous-mêmes et nous amène à dépendre entièrement de la grâce de Dieu. Elle agit comme un guide qui nous mène vers Jésus-Christ, le seul capable d’accomplir parfaitement la justice que nous ne pouvions pas atteindre. Pour finir, Dieu a donné à l’homme une Loi difficile à garder afin que celui-ci ne place pas sa confiance en lui-même, mais qu’il s’appuie entièrement sur la grâce de Dieu pour être sauvé et justifié. Bonne journée et que Dieu vous benisse. Merci d’Exister. #Hatikvah_555 #Hope #Grace #DailyBread_PainQuotidien #TheSecretOfForgivinessOfSinAndBeingBornAgain

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 17TH 2026 TOPIC: REVERSING BARRENNESS MEMORISE: "He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD". Psalm 113:9 BIBLE READING: 2 KINGS 4:8-17 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually. 10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither. 11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there. 12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him. 13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. 14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. 15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door. 16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. 17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life. MESSAGE: Years ago, a woman, who was waiting on God for children, kept going to her pastor for prayers. After a while, the pastor said, "I’ve prayed for many people who were looking for children, and now, they have their children. Why is your case different?" The woman then revealed that she had once tried to terminate a pregnancy, but the procedure went wrong, and in order to save her life, the doctors removed her womb. On hearing this, the pastor asked in shock, "You've had no womb all these while, yet you kept asking me to pray for you to have a child?" From that day on, the pastor started avoiding her. When she noticed this, she turned to God and said, "I won't go to my pastor anymore. I will come to You, my Maker." Shortly after that, she had a dream one night. In the dream, she was naked, and as she stood in a spot, a huge man approached her with an animal's skin in his hands. On getting to where she was standing, he wrapped the animal's skin around her belly and disappeared. That experience signaled the end of her barrenness. The last time I heard about her, she had given birth to five children! God can reverse the irreversible. In Genesis 21:1-2, He reversed the deadness of Abraham and Sarah's bodies and gave them a child after many years of barrenness. Likewise, in 1 Samuel 1:4-20, He remembered Hannah and opened her womb. In today's Bible reading, the Shunammite woman saw Elisha passing by and compelled him to come to her house to eat. She fed him on many other occasions and built him a small chamber in her house to host him whenever he passed by. When God decided to visit her, Elisha told her that she would have a son, and she told him not to deceive her. That was a clear sign of unbelief, but the Almighty God bypassed her doubts and gave her a son because of her heart of service. Beloved, are you expecting the miracle of a child or fruitfulness in any area of your life? Keep serving the Lord and honoring Him. Hold on to His word, and you will never be disappointed. I pray that He will reverse any form of barrenness in your life and cause you to be fruitful in all areas of your life, in Jesus' name. PRAYER POINT: Father, please make me fruitful in every area of my life. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 21-22 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 16: TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Just to take Him at His Word Just to rest upon His promise; Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord" Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; And in simple faith to plunge me 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease, Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. 4 I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend, And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL, 2026 *REVERSING BARRENNESS* ‎✓Father, thank You for the promise for multiplication and fruitfulness from creation. Thank You because Deut.7.14 says You shall bless me above all people: and there shall not be male or female barren among us. ‎ ‎✓Father, Your power remains the same yesterday, today and forever; whatever You have done before, You can do it again. Thank You because You shall reverse barrenness to fruitfulness. ‎ ‎✓Father, for as many of Your children trusting You for children of their own; because You have them in abundance, please give to everyone of them according to the numbers they desire, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please terminate every form of barrenness in our homes, and reverse every waiting into great manifestation of testimonies, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please this very night, visit each of Your daughters and reverse everything and anything that is responsible for their delay in child bearing, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please overrule every mockery in the lives of all Your sons, and make them fathers' of many children, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please in Your sovereignty, overrule every doubt in the hearts of all Your children and cause them to be fruitful in all areas, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please reverse the irreversible. Reverse every deadness in every marriage and give them godly children to rejoice with, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please in any kind of barrenness that we are in, help us to be committed to serving and honoring You. Reverse any form of barrenness in any area of our lives, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please make me fruitful in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ ‎Please, make him more fruitful in life and ministry, and let every form of barrenness bow to him, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points beyond measure, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your Personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓..In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) ‎ #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

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📌 Today's Readings are from the Book of Numbers Chapter 32 and 33 and John 8📌 👇 Overviews Are Below (PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE: Overviews Do Not Replace Daily Reading) 👇 Numbers 32 Settling Short or Stepping Forward in Faith Numbers 32 presents a moment of decision as Israel approaches the Promised Land. The tribes of Reuben and Gad see that the land east of the Jordan is suitable for their livestock and request to settle there instead of crossing into Canaan. On the surface, the request appears practical—but it raises a deeper concern. Moses responds with caution, remembering the previous generation’s failure at the edge of the land. He challenges them, questioning whether their decision reflects the same fear and reluctance that once delayed Israel’s inheritance. The issue is not geography—it is faith and unity. The tribes clarify their intention. They will settle east of the Jordan, but only after crossing over with the rest of Israel to help secure the land. They commit to fight alongside their brothers until the mission is complete. This transforms the situation from self-interest to shared responsibility. Moses accepts their commitment, establishing accountability. Their inheritance is granted, but not apart from participation in the greater purpose. The unity of the nation and the fulfillment of God’s promise remain central. Theologically, Numbers 32 highlights the tension between comfort and calling. It reveals how easily God’s people can be drawn to what is convenient rather than what is promised. At the same time, it affirms the importance of unity and shared mission within the covenant community. This chapter points forward to Christ, who does not settle short of the mission but fully accomplishes the Father’s will. He calls His followers not to partial obedience, but to full participation in His redemptive work. In Him, the call is not to comfort, but to commitment. For believers today, Numbers 32 challenges us to examine whether we are settling for what is easier instead of stepping into what God has promised. It also reminds us that we are part of a larger body. Faithfulness includes supporting one another as we move forward together in God’s purposes. Numbers 33 Remembering the Journey and Trusting God’s Direction Numbers 33 provides a detailed record of Israel’s journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land. Each stage is listed, marking the progression of God’s guidance through the wilderness. This is more than a travel log—it is a testimony of God’s faithfulness over time. Every location represents both movement and meaning. Some places were marked by victory, others by failure, yet all were part of God’s sovereign plan. The journey was not random. God led them step by step, even when the path was difficult or unclear. As the chapter concludes, God instructs Israel regarding the land they are about to enter. They are to fully remove the influences that could lead them into idolatry. Partial obedience would result in future trouble. The warning is clear—what is not dealt with will become a snare. Theologically, Numbers 33 emphasizes remembrance and obedience. Looking back reveals God’s consistent guidance. Looking forward requires trust and full obedience. The journey shapes the people, but the destination requires faithfulness. This chapter points to Christ, who leads His people through every stage of life. Just as God guided Israel through the wilderness, Christ shepherds believers with purpose and precision. He brings us not only through the journey, but into the fulfillment of God’s promises. For believers today, Numbers 33 encourages us to reflect on God’s faithfulness in our own journey. Every season has purpose. At the same time, it calls us to deal fully with anything that could draw us away from God. Obedience protects and positions us for what lies ahead. Together, Numbers 32 and 33 reveal the balance between commitment and remembrance. We are called to move forward in faith while remembering how God has led us. In Christ, our journey is guided, our purpose is clear, and our destination is secure. John 8 The Light of the World and the Truth That Sets Free John 8 opens with a powerful display of both truth and mercy. The religious leaders bring a woman caught in sin before Jesus, attempting to trap Him between the law and compassion. The Christ responds with wisdom that exposes the hearts of her accusers. One by one, they leave, confronted by their own guilt. Jesus then speaks directly to the woman—not to condemn her, but to call her into a transformed life. The Son of God upholds righteousness while extending grace, revealing that the redemptive plan is not about condemnation, but about restoration. As the chapter continues, Jesus declares Himself to be the Light of the world. This statement is both bold and revealing. Light exposes darkness, provides direction, and brings life. The Christ is not merely offering guidance; He is the source of truth itself. Those who follow Him will not remain in darkness but will walk in the light of life. This declaration intensifies the conflict with the religious leaders, who challenge His authority and question His testimony. Jesus responds by pointing to His relationship with the Father. He is not alone in His witness—the Father confirms who He is. Yet the deeper issue is revealed: they do not know the Father because they do not recognize the Son. The Christ makes it clear that rejecting Him is ultimately rejecting God. The redemptive plan is centered entirely on receiving the Son of God. As the dialogue continues, Jesus speaks about His origin and destination, emphasizing that He is not of this world. He warns that without believing in Him, people will remain in their sin. This is not a message of fear, but of urgency. The Christ is calling people to recognize who He is and to respond in faith while there is still opportunity. Some begin to believe, and Jesus challenges them to continue in His word. True discipleship is not a momentary belief but a life that remains in His truth. He reveals that knowing the truth leads to freedom. This freedom is not political or external, but spiritual—freedom from sin and its power. The Son of God makes it clear that true freedom is found only in Him. The conversation becomes more intense as Jesus addresses the deeper issue of spiritual identity. The religious leaders claim their heritage, but Jesus reveals that true identity is shown through actions and response to truth. Their rejection of Him exposes that they are not aligned with God as they believe. The Christ draws a clear distinction between outward religion and genuine relationship with the Father. As the chapter reaches its climax, Jesus makes a profound declaration about His eternal nature. He speaks of existing before Abraham, revealing His divine identity. This statement leaves no room for misunderstanding—He is not just a teacher or prophet, but the eternal Son of God. In response, the opposition reaches its peak, and they attempt to silence Him. Yet He departs, as His time has not yet come. John 8 presents the Christ as the Light who exposes darkness, the Truth who sets free, and the Son of God who offers salvation through Himself alone. The redemptive plan is clearly revealed in Him, calling each person to step out of darkness and into the light. For believers today, this chapter calls us to walk in the light of the Christ daily. Christian living is marked by remaining in His word, embracing His truth, and experiencing the freedom He provides. We are reminded that grace does not ignore sin, but calls us out of it into a new life. As followers of the Son of God, we are called to reflect His light in a world still walking in darkness, holding firmly to the truth that sets us free.

Daily devotion for April 17th The Devil's Burden And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15 This is one of the most remarkable verses in the Bible. The early church fathers called it the Protevangelium, which means the first preaching of the gospel. It is the clearest promise of the coming of a Redeemer. There are several unusual features about this remarkable verse that reveal the divine hand. First, it predicts an unending enmity to exist between two classes of humanity. Here is the beginning of the two divisions of humanity into which the Bible divides the race. Its first manifestation is that of enmity between Eve and the serpent. I will put enmity between you and the woman, says God. This is understandable. We can see why Eve would detest this one who had betrayed her by his lies, and as the effects of the fall would become more evident in her own life, she would feel a continuing abhorrence against this one who had so cleverly and ruthlessly led her astray. On the other hand, the enemy would surely hate her because she was now the object of God's love, and His hand of protection was around her. But also, it was not enmity merely between the woman and the devil but between his seed and her seed. The only way this prophecy can be explained is that it finds fulfillment in the virgin birth of the Lord Jesus. This concept of the seed of the woman is unique. It is the seed of the man that is the line of descent, and all the genealogies of the Bible trace the line of descent through the male. We continue this in most societies today. Even today families usually bear the man's name. When a couple gets married, it is usually the woman who drops her name and takes her husband's name. But here we are distinctly told that the one who is to bruise the serpent's head is the seed of the woman. Now in all of human history there is only one who can fulfill that condition: Jesus. So the seed is Christ. Here is this most remarkable prophecy, which looks across the centuries to the day when Jesus would be born of Mary. This is confirmed in Genesis 3 by the masculine pronoun that follows the statement, I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head. That masculine pronoun indicates that the fulfillment of this promise, the seed of the woman, would be a man, born of a woman. The Old Testament receivers of this word could not see what was involved in this, but now we know it meant the humble birth at Bethlehem, the silent years in Nazareth, the darkness of Gethsemane, the opposition of Jerusalem, the hatred of Judas and Pilate and Caiaphas, the blood and death of a cross—all that was the bruising of the heel. Then there came the bruising of the head of the serpent in the glory of the resurrection. This whole promise is clearly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Father, I see how You have been working out Your amazing plan of redemption from the beginning. Thank You that I know the One whose heel was bruised but who rose victoriously.

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TODAY'S MESSAGE SERMON TITLE: “3 SIGNS GOD IS WORKING IN YOUR LIFE — EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT” There are seasons in life when heaven feels silent… Prayers seem unanswered… And nothing around you looks like progress. You fast, you pray, you believe—but it feels like God is absent. But hear this clearly: God is often doing His deepest work in your life when you see the least evidence of it. Just because you don’t see movement doesn’t mean there is no activity. God works behind the scenes before He works in public. 📖 KEY BIBLE VERSES. 1. Isaiah 45:15 "Truly, you are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior." 👉 God is not always loud or obvious. Sometimes He works in hidden ways—shaping, aligning, preparing. 2. Romans 8:28 "All things work together for good to those who love God..." 👉 Not some things—all things, even confusion, delay, and pain. 3. John 5:17 "My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working." 👉 Even when nothing seems to be happening, God is still actively working. 🔑 3 SIGNS GOD IS WORKING IN YOUR LIFE 1. YOU ARE EXPERIENCING UNCOMFORTABLE CHANGE Things are shifting… People are leaving… Old habits no longer satisfy you. 👉 This is not loss—it is divine pruning. John 15:2 – God prunes the branches that bear fruit so they can bear more. Spiritual Insight: God will disrupt your comfort to align you with your calling. If everything feels uncomfortable, don’t panic—you are being repositioned. 2. YOU FEEL A DEEP INNER RESTLESSNESS You can’t settle anymore. Things that once excited you now feel empty. 👉 That restlessness is not confusion—it’s divine dissatisfaction. Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has set eternity in the hearts of men…” Spiritual Insight: God places a holy dissatisfaction in you to push you toward purpose. You’re not lost—you’re being redirected. 3. DOORS ARE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY Opportunities disappear. Plans fail. People reject you. 👉 It feels painful—but it is often protection and redirection. Revelation 3:7 – “What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.” Spiritual Insight: Every closed door is God saying, “This is not My best for you.” Sometimes God says “no” because He sees what you cannot see. 📖 BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: JOSEPH Look at the life of Joseph (Genesis 37–50): Betrayed by his brothers Sold into slavery Falsely accused Thrown into prison At every stage, it looked like God was absent. But in Genesis 39:21, the Bible says: "But the Lord was with Joseph…" 👉 Even in prison, God was working. And eventually, Joseph rose to become a ruler in Egypt. Genesis 50:20: "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." Lesson: God was working all along—in silence, in suffering, in delay. 🛠 PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Trust God’s process, not just His promises Don’t quit because you don’t understand the season. 2. Stay spiritually consistent Keep praying, studying, and serving—even when you feel nothing. 3. Interpret your situation spiritually, not emotionally Feelings fluctuate—God’s plan does not. 4. Document your journey Write down what God is doing—you’ll see patterns later. 💡 DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS God’s silence is not His absence—it is often His strategy. Delay is not denial—it is preparation. Hidden seasons produce visible glory. God works in you before He works through you. ❓ QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 1. What uncomfortable changes am I resisting that God may be using? 2. Where do I feel restless—and could it be God calling me higher? 3. What closed door am I still complaining about instead of trusting God for? 4. Do I trust God only when I see results? 🙏 POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS Father, open my eyes to see Your hand even in hidden seasons. Lord, give me grace to trust You when I don’t understand. Every delay in my life, turn it into divine preparation. Remove every fear and doubt that weakens my faith. Align me with Your perfect will, even when it is uncomfortable. 🔥 CALL TO ACTION Don’t misinterpret your season. Just because it’s quiet doesn’t mean God is inactive. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean God has left you. God is working. Right now. In you. For you. Through you. So stand firm. Stay faithful. Keep moving. Because one day, what feels confusing today will become your testimony tomorrow. 👉 Trust the unseen work of God—your breakthrough is already in motion. 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/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem CONTACTS - WhatsApp +2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* THURSDAY 16TH APRIL, 2026 *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* REQUIRES TOTAL ALLEGIANCE *TEXT:* ACTS 4:16-20 16. “What are we going to do with these men?” they asked. “Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it. 17. But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name.” 18. Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19. But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to Him? You be the judges! 20. As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” *TOPIC:* REQUIRES TOTAL ALLEGIANCE *THE MESSAGE:* Jesus had assured the disciples of the presence of the Holy Spirit whenever they faced opposition from the authorities (Mt. 12:11-12). The priests, temple guard, and the Sadducees brought Peter and John to the Jewish council after healing a lame man. Though unable to deny the miracle, the leaders attempted to silence them to prevent the spread of the Gospel of Christ. However, Peter and John responded, "We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard" (v. 20). Following Christ demands total allegiance to God above all earthly authorities. Today, Christians are facing similar threats from ungodly authorities and hostile communities. Our obedience to God must supercede human opposition. God called believers to prioritise His command over fear, pressure, or persecution and declare God's truth regardless of the cost. *REFLECTION:* Do not submit to threats. *PRAYER:* Lord Jesus, help me to stand my ground without fear. 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 6-10. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 16, 2026 by Editor Surrendered Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Complete surrender, Surrendered absolutely. – not in your strength but in His, Absolute yielding, Yielded completely. – remember “It is God that worketh in us….” Full submission, Entirely devoted. – not for your glory, but for His. Humble obedience, Obedient humility. -both to will and to do of His good pleasure” This is the foundation of happiness, This is the superstructure of joy. This is the bedrock of blessedness, This is the core of communion with Him. Complete surrender – surrendered absolutely. Absolute yielding – yielded completely. Full submission – entirely devoted. Humble obedience – obedient humility. Only the one that lays down ALL ego, ALL self, ALL of the flesh Will receive the fullness of Who He really is But it requires:- – absolute surrender; – complete yielding; – full submission; – entirely devoted; – humble obedience. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Christ’s Comforting Words Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. ⏤ Psalm 127:1 As is the business of tailors to make clothes and of cobblers to mend shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray. ⏤ Martin Luther Our Father, before we lay down to sleep, we thank You for protecting and providing for us, and for all the blessings of this day. We committed ourselves to Your care this morning, and You haven’t forgotten us for even a moment. We thank You for the happiness we’ve shared at home today. Father, bless our family life and make it more tender and supportive. May our home become a holier place to live and grow. May all its influences be pure, uplifting, and enriching. Fill it with Your Holy Spirit, and then it will be like Heaven. O Son of God, who lived in an earthly home in Nazareth for many years and often visited the home in Bethany, come and dwell in our home, and bless it with Your tender grace. May we sit at Your feet like Mary did, listening to Your word and learning from You. Then, in times of sorrow, You will come to comfort us. We also want to pour out our love to You like the woman who anointed Your feet with perfume. Come, dear Master, and be our constant guest. Stay with us all the time. Help us to make our home a place where You’ll want to dwell—a home of truth, pure feelings, gentle words, and thoughtful affection. Now, as this day ends and we prepare for rest, we entrust our whole home to Your care. Forgive us all our sins. Accept the work we bring to You—only small pieces of what we intended to do, and stained by sin. Take it as it is and let Your blessing rest on it. Keep us through the night, and prepare us for tomorrow, whether we spend it on earth or in Heaven. We ask all this in Your name, O Lamb of God. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/11/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.