Monday, 31st March DO NOT FRET
MORNING 1 Samuel 1:1-11
Fretting makes one suffer weariness and emotional pain. It keeps one in a state of constant worry and anxiety. God's Word this morning is saying to us do not fret. It is a matter of faith and a matter of time and all those dreams and desires will fall in place. The Lord, whose we are and whom we serve, is ever faithful and has beautiful plans in mind for us. Be at peace, you will rejoice! Peninnah did all she could to frustrate Hannah and make her fret because of her childlessness (verse 6). Hannah wasn't deterred however as she kept showing up at Shiloh to worship the Lord. Incidentally, on one occasion, she prayed in a manner that showed she wasn't seeking to compete with Peninnah and that she was willing to give back to the Lord the child He (the Lord) blesses her with. Her story changed. May your story change for the better from today in Jesus' Name.
EVENING
As we wave goodbye to the month of March 2025, we must not forget the admonition not to fret. We saw in the morning that to fret is to worry or be anxious. Realising that worry is like a rocking chair which takes us nowhere, but rather does harm, we must avoid worrying. Someone said, “why worry, when you can pray?”. Let us walk in the full understanding of the love of the Father for us and take our rest in His Word. He will come through for us.
Meditate on: Luke 12:24-26 New International Version
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Numbers 32-34
Tuesday,1stApril IT IS WELL
MORNING 2 Kings 4:26-37
Good morning folks. Welcome to the second quarter of 2025. Three months behind us already. Our God is a faithful God. Hallelujah! We are being encouraged from our text this morning to face life as children of God. So, no matter the challenges this year has posed, never quit, never lose hope in God, your Father. Today's Word centres on one of the most powerful inspirations in the Bible – three Words, “IT IS WELL” (verse 26 of our text). These are prophetic echoes that shall never die! No matter how 2025 has been, always declare it daily that it is well! I shall hold on till my change comes. Your pleasant surprises are on the way. It is well.
EVENING John 6:63-69
Good evening dear folks. I trust that you have a great day. Be rest assured that no matter your social strata in life, there are many experiences we will never understand on this side of heaven. at such a time, don't despair. As Apostle Peter said in our text, “…Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (v68).With Jesus on our side, it is well all the time. Just trust Him.
Meditate on: Proverbs 3:5-6.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Numbers 35-36
Wednesday,2nd April LION OR LAMB?
MORNING Revelation 5:1-10
The characteristics of the lion are totally different from those of the lamb, yet the Lord is recognised as having both qualities in verses 5 and 6 of our text. Throughout the Scriptures, Jesus seems to act in two contrasting ways. He confronts the money changers in the temple with lion-like intensity, overthrowing their tables, saying, “My house shall be called a house of prayers but you have made it a den of robbers” (Matt.21:13). Yet, in other places, we see Jesus as a lamb, standing falsely accused, without speaking one word in His own defence. (Matt 27:12-14). I encourage you today to emulate Jesus' communication patterns. He was a lion when he needed to be, yet, always a lamb.
Prayer: Help me Lord!
EVENING Isaiah 53:7-10
Verse 7 of our text tonight says, “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth”. This may be so hard to emulate but thanks be to God who has given us the power to learn and change to become like Christ – a person who knows when to be a lion and when to be a lamb
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 1 - 3
Thursday,3rd April ANGRYWITH GOD?
MORNING Malachi 3:12-18
Many times, people blame God for their unhappiness. They develop bitterness and resentment towards God, especially if they have had a lot of disappointments in their lives. The devil wants us to blame God if we are not happy. He wants to create a rift between God and us so that we will lose our joy. From verses 13-15 of our text, we read about people who were angry with God and spoke harshly against Him. Similarly, we may become angry with God and if so, then we need to take steps to get rid of that anger before it destroys us. God is your friend, not your enemy. Let faith and joy fill that void in your heart.
EVENING Hebrews 11:4-7
If you want joy in your life, you have to believe that God is good and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him (verse 6). No matter how badly it hurts, never blame God. God is perfect. He is good and always right. Trust God's ways and His timing, and remember that trust always requires some unanswered questions.
Declaration: Lord, you are my answer to all questions in life. Have your way, Lord!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 4 - 8
Friday,4th April THE CROSS WE BEAR
MORNING Mark 8:31-38
Jesus died on the Cross for us and He said that those of us who want to follow Him will also have to carry a cross in life (v34). What is the cross that we are expected to bear as believers in Jesus Christ? It is not disasters, diseases, devastation, or any other miserable thing we can think of. But, as Jesus said, we are to forget about ourselves, losing sight of ourselves and our own interests. That literally means we must live for God and other people. God takes care of us if we do what He asks us to do. Each act of obedience to God's will is a seed we sow that brings an abundant harvest of peace, joy and blessing in our
lives. Hallelujah!
EVENING 1 Kings 17:10-15
In the morning, we said that God takes care of us if we obey Him. Tonight, we are seeing from our text, the power of obedience as a cross, and the effects of obedience (cross) on a life. Truly, if the woman of Zarephath had failed to obey God, she and her household would have died. But verse 15 says she obeyed and food became abundant in her home. There is great reward in the cross we bear (obedience).
Decision: Lord, I must obey your Word at all times. So help me, Lord!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 9- 10
Saturday,5th April DON'TWASTE YOUR PAIN
MORNING Genesis 50:14-21
Joseph's brothers were afraid he would not forgive them for wanting him dead and for selling him into slavery. In verse 20 of our text, we see that Joseph had a good and loving attitude. He did not waste his pain. Rather, he gave his brothers the assurance that he had forgiven them. They may have meant to do evil against him, but God meant it for good. I encourage you this first Saturday in April 2025 not to waste your pain. God will use it if you give it to Him. He has given you beauty for ashes just as He promised in Isaiah 61:3, but you have to let go of the ashes. Let go of that bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness that you feel towards the people who have hurt you.
EVENING Acts 7:56-60
In verse 60 of our text, before Stephen died he said, “Lord, lay it not to their charge”! Just like Jesus who said “Father, forgive them, for they knew not, what they do…” (Luke 23:34). They never wasted their pain. Rather, they surrendered their pain to God, forgave their killers, and died peacefully. They did not waste their pain, and they fulfilled purpose. You are the next success story. You shall fulfil purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 11- 13
Sunday,6th April NEVER PANIC
MORNING Isaiah 30:15-22
A story was told of a man who was returning home at night after collecting his salary. He was attacked by an armed robber. “Take my money,” said the man, “but do me a favour: shoot a bullet through my hat otherwise my wife won't believe I was robbed”. The robber obliged and even shot many bullets in the hat and the man's coat as he requested. “Please shoot some more on the coat” said the man. This time the robber said, “sorry, I am out of bullets!” “Good,” said the man. “Now hand over the money to me or I will beat you black and blue”. The robber threw down the money and ran for his dear life. Verse 15 of our text says, “…In returning and rest shall ye be saved. In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…” Never panic.
Memory verse: Isaiah 7:4
EVENING Matthew 14:24-31
The wind was boisterous, contrary, so the disciples panicked. Panic makes one lose his or her sense of reasoning. Because of panic, they could not even recognise Jesus when He appeared on the scene. In other words, panic will make us not to recognise the available help. Even when Jesus shows up, panic makes one doubt God. When things go contrary, never panic. God is always with you. Listen to Him. He will show you the way out.
Memory verse: Isaiah 30:21
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 14 - 16
Monday, 7th April DON'TSETTLE FOR LESS
MORNING Daniel 6:3-4, 10, 13-22
Are you striving for excellence in what you are doing? Do you put a mark of excellence upon everything that you do? Or have you allowed yourself to be swept away by the corruption and mediocrity of this generation? From our text, Daniel distinguished himself because an excellent spirit was found in him. How was it found? Daniel put a mark of excellence in all that he did. His works could not be faulted! He was the best among his equals! So, when you refuse to settle for less and you allow passion to drive your God-given desire, excellence will embrace you, definitely. Folks, strive for excellence.
EVENING 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
If really you do not want to settle for less, then, you strive for excellence. Verse 25 of our text says, “…Every man that strives for mastery is temperate in all things…”. To be temperate is to exercise self-restraint. It means that you don't do everything that your flesh wants you to do. It means that you force yourself to work when your body is saying I want to sleep. So, stretch your mind, stretch your body and behold excellence. You can never settle for less! Glory!!!
Decision: I choose to excel by the grace of God.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 1-4
Tuesday, 8th April GOD IS FAITHFUL
MORNING 1 Corinthians 10:6-15
Greetings, dear folks. Verse 13 of our text promises that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, but with every temptation He will also provide the way out – the means of escape. The end result will be that we are capable and strong to patiently bear up under whatever challenge we face. Always be reminded that God is faithful, no matter what. You are on His mind continually. He is too faithful to fail you. The Holy Spirit explicitly affirms that God provides His children with adequate grace to overcome. You are an overcomer. Brace up, child of God. God is faithful.
EVENING Psalm 125:1-5
Our text tonight is so powerful. ‘They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed but abides forever’ (verse 5). Do you trust in the Lord? If yes, then, you are home and dry – covered! If no, what are you waiting for? He is faithful. Run to His everlasting arms and be covered too. He will not fail you.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 5-8
Wednesday, 9th April JUST DO IT
MORNING James 1:17-25
If you and I are to walk in the power of God, we need to heed the advice of verse 22 to become doers of the Word and not hearers only. Otherwise, we deceive ourselves by reasoning that is contrary to the truth. Doing God's Word changes a lot of things. Success belongs to those who dare to heed God's Word, and then turn their God given ideas into action. Don't let your brilliant God-given concepts be confined to the realm of imagination. Just do it. The world is hungry for individuals who will turn their God-given ideas into tangible results. Just do it!
Decision: From today, I will put to work all my inspired ideas. So, help me Lord.
EVENING Proverbs 14:19-23
Our emphasis tonight is on verse 23 of our text, “In all labour, there is profit…” In other words, your labour shall never be in vain. There is profiting in every obedience to God's Word. God is not man to lie. You have delayed enough. Now is the time to take action and just do it, prayerfully. Hallelujah!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 9-12
Thursday, 10thApril THE PAST– ATEACHER
MORNING Isaiah 43:14-21
We shall zero in on verses 18 and 19 of our text. There is no one who goes through a certain ordeal or situation and comes out the same way they entered. The past is a teacher – a very hard and strict one at that. It does not teach theories. It teaches practical. We can safely say that the past is your teacher. The present is your opportunity. And the future is your reward. So when verse 18 of our text says, “Remember ye not the former things neither consider the things of old”, it means do not live in the past. Learn from it and move on to what is in verse 19, “Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth…” Don't miss the new because you dwell in the past.
Memory verse: Isaiah 43:19
EVENING Philippians 3:8-14
We can deduce from our text tonight that Apostle Paul says that there is a specific, unique purpose in life for which Christ took hold of you. Your past cannot stop God's purpose for your life especially if you learn from it and move on with God's present plan for your life. Ask God to continue revealing to you what your unique purpose is, so you can lay hold of all that God has for you.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 13-16
MORNING 1 Samuel 1:1-11
Fretting makes one suffer weariness and emotional pain. It keeps one in a state of constant worry and anxiety. God's Word this morning is saying to us do not fret. It is a matter of faith and a matter of time and all those dreams and desires will fall in place. The Lord, whose we are and whom we serve, is ever faithful and has beautiful plans in mind for us. Be at peace, you will rejoice! Peninnah did all she could to frustrate Hannah and make her fret because of her childlessness (verse 6). Hannah wasn't deterred however as she kept showing up at Shiloh to worship the Lord. Incidentally, on one occasion, she prayed in a manner that showed she wasn't seeking to compete with Peninnah and that she was willing to give back to the Lord the child He (the Lord) blesses her with. Her story changed. May your story change for the better from today in Jesus' Name.
EVENING
As we wave goodbye to the month of March 2025, we must not forget the admonition not to fret. We saw in the morning that to fret is to worry or be anxious. Realising that worry is like a rocking chair which takes us nowhere, but rather does harm, we must avoid worrying. Someone said, “why worry, when you can pray?”. Let us walk in the full understanding of the love of the Father for us and take our rest in His Word. He will come through for us.
Meditate on: Luke 12:24-26 New International Version
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Numbers 32-34
Tuesday,1stApril IT IS WELL
MORNING 2 Kings 4:26-37
Good morning folks. Welcome to the second quarter of 2025. Three months behind us already. Our God is a faithful God. Hallelujah! We are being encouraged from our text this morning to face life as children of God. So, no matter the challenges this year has posed, never quit, never lose hope in God, your Father. Today's Word centres on one of the most powerful inspirations in the Bible – three Words, “IT IS WELL” (verse 26 of our text). These are prophetic echoes that shall never die! No matter how 2025 has been, always declare it daily that it is well! I shall hold on till my change comes. Your pleasant surprises are on the way. It is well.
EVENING John 6:63-69
Good evening dear folks. I trust that you have a great day. Be rest assured that no matter your social strata in life, there are many experiences we will never understand on this side of heaven. at such a time, don't despair. As Apostle Peter said in our text, “…Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (v68).With Jesus on our side, it is well all the time. Just trust Him.
Meditate on: Proverbs 3:5-6.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Numbers 35-36
Wednesday,2nd April LION OR LAMB?
MORNING Revelation 5:1-10
The characteristics of the lion are totally different from those of the lamb, yet the Lord is recognised as having both qualities in verses 5 and 6 of our text. Throughout the Scriptures, Jesus seems to act in two contrasting ways. He confronts the money changers in the temple with lion-like intensity, overthrowing their tables, saying, “My house shall be called a house of prayers but you have made it a den of robbers” (Matt.21:13). Yet, in other places, we see Jesus as a lamb, standing falsely accused, without speaking one word in His own defence. (Matt 27:12-14). I encourage you today to emulate Jesus' communication patterns. He was a lion when he needed to be, yet, always a lamb.
Prayer: Help me Lord!
EVENING Isaiah 53:7-10
Verse 7 of our text tonight says, “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth”. This may be so hard to emulate but thanks be to God who has given us the power to learn and change to become like Christ – a person who knows when to be a lion and when to be a lamb
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 1 - 3
Thursday,3rd April ANGRYWITH GOD?
MORNING Malachi 3:12-18
Many times, people blame God for their unhappiness. They develop bitterness and resentment towards God, especially if they have had a lot of disappointments in their lives. The devil wants us to blame God if we are not happy. He wants to create a rift between God and us so that we will lose our joy. From verses 13-15 of our text, we read about people who were angry with God and spoke harshly against Him. Similarly, we may become angry with God and if so, then we need to take steps to get rid of that anger before it destroys us. God is your friend, not your enemy. Let faith and joy fill that void in your heart.
EVENING Hebrews 11:4-7
If you want joy in your life, you have to believe that God is good and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him (verse 6). No matter how badly it hurts, never blame God. God is perfect. He is good and always right. Trust God's ways and His timing, and remember that trust always requires some unanswered questions.
Declaration: Lord, you are my answer to all questions in life. Have your way, Lord!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 4 - 8
Friday,4th April THE CROSS WE BEAR
MORNING Mark 8:31-38
Jesus died on the Cross for us and He said that those of us who want to follow Him will also have to carry a cross in life (v34). What is the cross that we are expected to bear as believers in Jesus Christ? It is not disasters, diseases, devastation, or any other miserable thing we can think of. But, as Jesus said, we are to forget about ourselves, losing sight of ourselves and our own interests. That literally means we must live for God and other people. God takes care of us if we do what He asks us to do. Each act of obedience to God's will is a seed we sow that brings an abundant harvest of peace, joy and blessing in our
lives. Hallelujah!
EVENING 1 Kings 17:10-15
In the morning, we said that God takes care of us if we obey Him. Tonight, we are seeing from our text, the power of obedience as a cross, and the effects of obedience (cross) on a life. Truly, if the woman of Zarephath had failed to obey God, she and her household would have died. But verse 15 says she obeyed and food became abundant in her home. There is great reward in the cross we bear (obedience).
Decision: Lord, I must obey your Word at all times. So help me, Lord!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 9- 10
Saturday,5th April DON'TWASTE YOUR PAIN
MORNING Genesis 50:14-21
Joseph's brothers were afraid he would not forgive them for wanting him dead and for selling him into slavery. In verse 20 of our text, we see that Joseph had a good and loving attitude. He did not waste his pain. Rather, he gave his brothers the assurance that he had forgiven them. They may have meant to do evil against him, but God meant it for good. I encourage you this first Saturday in April 2025 not to waste your pain. God will use it if you give it to Him. He has given you beauty for ashes just as He promised in Isaiah 61:3, but you have to let go of the ashes. Let go of that bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness that you feel towards the people who have hurt you.
EVENING Acts 7:56-60
In verse 60 of our text, before Stephen died he said, “Lord, lay it not to their charge”! Just like Jesus who said “Father, forgive them, for they knew not, what they do…” (Luke 23:34). They never wasted their pain. Rather, they surrendered their pain to God, forgave their killers, and died peacefully. They did not waste their pain, and they fulfilled purpose. You are the next success story. You shall fulfil purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 11- 13
Sunday,6th April NEVER PANIC
MORNING Isaiah 30:15-22
A story was told of a man who was returning home at night after collecting his salary. He was attacked by an armed robber. “Take my money,” said the man, “but do me a favour: shoot a bullet through my hat otherwise my wife won't believe I was robbed”. The robber obliged and even shot many bullets in the hat and the man's coat as he requested. “Please shoot some more on the coat” said the man. This time the robber said, “sorry, I am out of bullets!” “Good,” said the man. “Now hand over the money to me or I will beat you black and blue”. The robber threw down the money and ran for his dear life. Verse 15 of our text says, “…In returning and rest shall ye be saved. In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…” Never panic.
Memory verse: Isaiah 7:4
EVENING Matthew 14:24-31
The wind was boisterous, contrary, so the disciples panicked. Panic makes one lose his or her sense of reasoning. Because of panic, they could not even recognise Jesus when He appeared on the scene. In other words, panic will make us not to recognise the available help. Even when Jesus shows up, panic makes one doubt God. When things go contrary, never panic. God is always with you. Listen to Him. He will show you the way out.
Memory verse: Isaiah 30:21
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today Romans 14 - 16
Monday, 7th April DON'TSETTLE FOR LESS
MORNING Daniel 6:3-4, 10, 13-22
Are you striving for excellence in what you are doing? Do you put a mark of excellence upon everything that you do? Or have you allowed yourself to be swept away by the corruption and mediocrity of this generation? From our text, Daniel distinguished himself because an excellent spirit was found in him. How was it found? Daniel put a mark of excellence in all that he did. His works could not be faulted! He was the best among his equals! So, when you refuse to settle for less and you allow passion to drive your God-given desire, excellence will embrace you, definitely. Folks, strive for excellence.
EVENING 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
If really you do not want to settle for less, then, you strive for excellence. Verse 25 of our text says, “…Every man that strives for mastery is temperate in all things…”. To be temperate is to exercise self-restraint. It means that you don't do everything that your flesh wants you to do. It means that you force yourself to work when your body is saying I want to sleep. So, stretch your mind, stretch your body and behold excellence. You can never settle for less! Glory!!!
Decision: I choose to excel by the grace of God.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 1-4
Tuesday, 8th April GOD IS FAITHFUL
MORNING 1 Corinthians 10:6-15
Greetings, dear folks. Verse 13 of our text promises that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, but with every temptation He will also provide the way out – the means of escape. The end result will be that we are capable and strong to patiently bear up under whatever challenge we face. Always be reminded that God is faithful, no matter what. You are on His mind continually. He is too faithful to fail you. The Holy Spirit explicitly affirms that God provides His children with adequate grace to overcome. You are an overcomer. Brace up, child of God. God is faithful.
EVENING Psalm 125:1-5
Our text tonight is so powerful. ‘They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed but abides forever’ (verse 5). Do you trust in the Lord? If yes, then, you are home and dry – covered! If no, what are you waiting for? He is faithful. Run to His everlasting arms and be covered too. He will not fail you.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 5-8
Wednesday, 9th April JUST DO IT
MORNING James 1:17-25
If you and I are to walk in the power of God, we need to heed the advice of verse 22 to become doers of the Word and not hearers only. Otherwise, we deceive ourselves by reasoning that is contrary to the truth. Doing God's Word changes a lot of things. Success belongs to those who dare to heed God's Word, and then turn their God given ideas into action. Don't let your brilliant God-given concepts be confined to the realm of imagination. Just do it. The world is hungry for individuals who will turn their God-given ideas into tangible results. Just do it!
Decision: From today, I will put to work all my inspired ideas. So, help me Lord.
EVENING Proverbs 14:19-23
Our emphasis tonight is on verse 23 of our text, “In all labour, there is profit…” In other words, your labour shall never be in vain. There is profiting in every obedience to God's Word. God is not man to lie. You have delayed enough. Now is the time to take action and just do it, prayerfully. Hallelujah!
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 9-12
Thursday, 10thApril THE PAST– ATEACHER
MORNING Isaiah 43:14-21
We shall zero in on verses 18 and 19 of our text. There is no one who goes through a certain ordeal or situation and comes out the same way they entered. The past is a teacher – a very hard and strict one at that. It does not teach theories. It teaches practical. We can safely say that the past is your teacher. The present is your opportunity. And the future is your reward. So when verse 18 of our text says, “Remember ye not the former things neither consider the things of old”, it means do not live in the past. Learn from it and move on to what is in verse 19, “Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth…” Don't miss the new because you dwell in the past.
Memory verse: Isaiah 43:19
EVENING Philippians 3:8-14
We can deduce from our text tonight that Apostle Paul says that there is a specific, unique purpose in life for which Christ took hold of you. Your past cannot stop God's purpose for your life especially if you learn from it and move on with God's present plan for your life. Ask God to continue revealing to you what your unique purpose is, so you can lay hold of all that God has for you.
To Study Through The Bible This Year, Study Today I Corinthians 13-16