The Best Counsellor

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Thursday May 4, 2017

Topic: The Best Counsellor

Text: Isaiah 28:29

The best counsel and excellent guidance come from God. He has never counselled anyone and His counsel failed or guided anyone and same misses the way. In Genesis 24, we have how Eliezer, the eldest servant of Abraham (Genesis 15:2), prayed for God’s guidance and he got it (Genesis 24:12 – 21). In Judges 20:23, the Israelis asked for God’s counsel and He spoke on what they should do. God is the only one that can tell what will happen in every day of our lives. He is the only one who knows where and how we can succeed. He is the one that is indispensable as far as our existence is concerned. With Him all things are possible.

Oftentimes, we contemplate on how they will fare or succeed in our endeavours. Some spent weeks wondering how they can overcome challenges and obstacles or seeking counsel from men about them. God’s counsel and guidance is what we need at such times. Those who relied on Him in the past where not disappointed and ours will not be different. Those who despised Him paid dearly for it (see 1 Chronicle 10:13). Our wisdom will lead to destruction but leaning on Him will lead to greater success and accomplishment. The Lord will guide you continually as He assured in Isaiah 58:11 and guide your feet unto peace (Luke 1:79). Trust God’s counsel because His counsel is the best for us.

Food for Thought: Psalm 32:8

Memory verse: Isaiah 28 verse 29

Prayer: God, guide me with your counsel in all I do so I will be successful in life.

Trust Him At All Times

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Thursday March 2, 2017  

Topic: Trust Him At All Times

Text: Psalm 62:8 – 12

When we have enjoyed the grace of God, we will find it easy to invite others to enjoy same with us. If you have not known and enjoy fellowshipping with God, it will be extremely hard for you to tell others about such fellowship. This was the case of the Psalmist here. He had tested the goodness and faithfulness of God which gave him the impulsion to give the counsel in Psalm 62:8. The counsel is that we should trust God wholeheartedly. 

What the Psalmist meant here is that we must trust God at all times, not to trust ourselves at sometimes or in any creature but in Him only. We should trust in Him to guide us when in doubt, to protect us when in danger, to supply for us when in want, and to strengthen us for every good word and work.

This counsel is the best we can get from anywhere. The reason is simple. God is Almighty; He owns everything and can do all things we desire. Then, if He can do all we want and can provide for us, why can’t we trust in Him as we do in small things as well as in big things? Why is it that we are easily despaired? We need to understand God we serve so well so as to begin to trust Him. If we don’t know Him enough just as the Psalmist did, we will continue to doubt Him as John the Baptist did when he was in prison. When we know God so well, we can trust Him. You can only trust what you know. Therefore, know him well by studying His words always.

Food for Thought: Psalm 18:2

Memory verse: Psalm 62 verse 8 - Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

Prayer: Strengthen my faith, O Lord, my God, so I can trust you in all times no matter the situation or circumstance in Jesus name. Amen.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE BELIEVER: Devotion for Monday September 5, 2016

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE BELIEVER: Devotion for Monday September 5, 2016

Text: John 14:25 – 27      Memory verse: John 14:26

Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity. According to Nicene Creed, He proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 14:26; John 15:26). Holy Spirit is a person and not a dove or olive oil. Some ministers even use ‘it’ for Holy Spirit when they are ministering. You will hear them say, “Receive it”. He is a person and He is equal with the Father and the Son. In Baptism, we use the three equally (Matthew 28:19) when we say “I baptize you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. When we say the Apostolic benediction (the grace), we use the three also. He has the attributes of God the Father (Romans 8:14; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 Corinthians 16:19). Therefore, He should be worshipped the way we worship God the Father or God the Son.

Our text shows us one of the works of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer in John 14:26. The works of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer include;

1) He teaches us – John 14:26

2) He empowers us – Acts 1:18

3) He counsels, comforts and guides us – John 16:7

4) He guarantees our salvation – Ephesians 1:14     

5) He helps us to bear good fruits – Galatians 5: 22 & 23.

We should understand that as believers, the power of God comes into us immediately we accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour (John 1:12). It is from that moment that the Holy Spirit will begin to influence our lives until we allow Him full control of our lives. Speaking in tongues is not the only sign to know if the Holy Spirit is in us. It is the fruit we bear (Galatians 522 & 23). Is the Holy Spirit in control of your life or you are still living in the flesh?

Food for Thought: As a Christian, is your life controlled by the Holy Spirit?

Prayer: Take control of my life, Holy Spirit, as I surrender to you this day in Jesus name.