Category Archives: Jesus
Watch Out!
Matthew 6:12 “Then at last they understood that he wasn’t speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (emphasis added).
Remember, a bait is not effective if it is obvious to the prey that it is a bait. The Bible says in Proverbs 1:17 “If a bird sees a trap being set, it knows to stay away.” Read the rest of this entry
Break Free
Romans 12:2 “Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
We will kick off today’s devotional with our final thought from yesterday. What determines success is not the location you are in; it is the Covenant that you operate. Read the rest of this entry
Placement
Genesis 26:12-13 “When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow.”
I know that things are far from what they should be in Nigeria and in many other nations in the world. I know that people are going through a lot of difficulty, and sometimes families are struggling. Read the rest of this entry
Age Dynamic
Psalm 92:14 “[Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age; They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment]” (AMP).
The first bait you should not bite is the I Am Too Young For That Bait. The second bait you should not bite is the I Am Too Old For That Bait. Read the rest of this entry
Too Young vs. Too Old
Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” (KJV).
The first bait you should not bite is the I Am Too Young For That Bait. For two days now, we have seen several examples in history, in Bible times, and in present of people who entered their great destinies in their teens, twenties, thirties, and forties. Read the rest of this entry
Be An Example
1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”
Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behaviour…”. If you think you are a king, you are a king even if it is of your own living room. You can start from there, but your kingship, your domain, Read the rest of this entry
Never!
Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life… everything you do flows from it.” (NIV & ERV)
1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young...” and that includes you. Do not bite the You Are Too Young For That Bait. Do not say you are too young for anything that is great. Read the rest of this entry
Be On Guard
Matthew 16:6 “Watch out!” Jesus warned them. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
This is the second day of the sixth month of the year. The question is, what has God done in your life since the beginning of this year? Read the rest of this entry
Remember
Matthew 16:9-10 “…Don’t you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves and the baskets of leftovers you picked up? Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?”
Why is it that when God has done a remarkable thing in your life before, and now that you are faced with a challenge, you are panicking? Read the rest of this entry
Watch Out!
Matthew 16:5-6 “Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. “Watch out!” Jesus warned them. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
A bait is something that is used to catch, ensnare, or trap an unsuspecting animal. If you go fishing, for those who like fishing, you need to put a bait on the hook before you cast it into the water. Read the rest of this entry
