Will you die for your Lover?

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Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love. All the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised. [ Song of Songs 8:7 NIV ]

The flames of true love cannot be quenched by many waters. To pour oceans upon it would still be a waste, for when love truly burns, nothing can extinguish it. Scripture declares that even if a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly despised. This reveals a powerful truth: the worth of love cannot be measured in money, gifts, or possessions. Love is not quantified by material things. Neither is love measured merely by what someone does for you. Acts of kindness, sacrifices, and generosity may express love, but they are not its ultimate standard. The Lord Jesus Himself established the highest measure of love when He said that greater love has no man than this: that he lays down his life for his friends. In other words, love reaches its fullest expression when a life is completely surrendered—even unto death. This is why Scripture declares that love is as strong as death. Only death can match the intensity of love. Only death can satisfy its demands. Love does not negotiate. Love does not bargain. Love gives itself fully. The true measure of love, therefore, is the willingness to die for the one you love. Jesus demonstrated this love perfectly. He did not merely speak about love. He lived it. He walked in it. And He sealed it with His blood. He was willing to stop living so that we could live. He surrendered His breath so that we might receive eternal life. He chose the cross so that we could choose life. That is the greatest love ever displayed. For married couples and those in relationships, this truth carries a deep lesson. True love is learning to die daily—to die to selfishness, pride, stubbornness, and personal comfort for the sake of your partner. It is choosing their wellbeing over your convenience. It is laying down your will so that love may live. Today, as you go out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, understand this: the true worth of someone’s love is not found in gifts, messages, or promises. It is found in your willingness to die—literally and symbolically—by setting aside your own interests to advance theirs. And if you put human love to this test, most of it will fail. No person can love perfectly. No human heart can sustain such depth without weakness. That is why many hearts are broken. That is why many promises collapse. But there is One whose love has never failed. Jesus loved you to the point of death—and He still loves you today. Turn to Him. He will not break your heart. He will heal it. He will restore it. He will mend what others have damaged. He will love you with an everlasting love. For His love is stronger than death.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for giving out your son for me. And thank you Jesus for the great price you paid for my salvation. I am eternally grateful. 

Wisdom_Quote: The true price of love is death. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, come into my heart and be my Saviour and Lord. I believe that you died for me and rose again for my justification. Make me a child of God. 

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Arrows of Sin

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If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”[ Genesis 4:7 NKJV ]

Sin is like a skillful hunter, lying in wait for the man or woman who begins to drift in their heart. It watches patiently, searching for an opening, seeking to capture the soul and lead it toward destruction. Our heart posture determines so much about our lives. It either gives permission to certain influences or shuts the door against them. Scripture teaches us that sin lies at the door of those who “do not do well.” Sin does not strike randomly; it looks for a basis, an opportunity, a foothold. It waits for offense, bitterness, pride, or disobedience—and when it finds one, it moves in. Every time we willfully disobey God’s holy law, we build a platform for sin to operate. And once that platform is in place, its wages are sure to follow. This is exactly what happened to Cain. When God accepted his brother’s sacrifice and not his, Cain allowed bitterness and rage to settle in his heart. Instead of dealing with it in humility, he nursed it in silence. That unhealthy heart posture gave sin access. It lay at the door of his heart, waiting. And the moment he opened that door, he acted on what had been brewing within him. Even after God warned him, he chose to proceed. Sin released its venomous arrow, pierced his heart, and led him to murder his own brother. But here is the good news: Scripture does not leave us vulnerable or helpless when sin aims its arrows at us. We are not powerless victims. We are given authority to resist. We are called not to be ruled by sin, but to rule over it. And how do we rule over it? By choosing God’s way of escape. Every temptation comes with a divine exit. Every attack has an appointed doorway to freedom. When we stay sensitive in our hearts, obedient in our walk, and anchored in God’s Word, we shut the door to sin and open the door to grace. Therefore, guard your heart. Watch its posture. Deal quickly with bitterness. Reject offense. Refuse disobedience. Because what you allow in your heart today will shape your actions tomorrow. And when your heart is aligned with God, sin may knock—but it will never rule.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me the ways of sin. Help me not to fall into its snare. 

Wisdom_Quote: Sin lies at the door of the man or woman who dines with unrighteousness. 

Salvation Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your salvation. I accept your Lordship. Come into my heart. 

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The faithfulness of God

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So an officer on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God and said, “Look, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, could this thing be?” And he said, “In fact, you shall see it with your eyes, but you shall not eat of it.” [ 2 Kings 7:2 NIV ]

God does not act at the mercy of human emotions, opinions, or desires. He is not moved to act in order to prove Himself because people refuse to believe in Him. Neither is He compelled to act because people believe and expect Him to respond for their approval. God is not governed by human reactions. He is governed by His own eternal will. Therefore, He does what He has determined to do. And whenever it seems as though God is acting because of man, it is not because man has manipulated Him. It is because His mercy is at work. It is because His steadfast love is reaching out. It is because His compassion is overflowing. Not because anyone has pulled His strings. Scripture tells us of an officer in the army of the king of Samaria who boldly declared that even if God opened windows in heaven, the word spoken by the prophet Elisha could never come to pass. In his eyes, God’s promise was impossible. Now, if God operated according to human faith alone, that officer’s unbelief would have cancelled the miracle. If God depended on man’s confidence, nothing would have happened. But God acted anyway. He fulfilled His word. He honored His promise. He performed His purpose—despite the doubt, despite the mockery, despite the unbelief. Because God does not adjust His will to suit the instability of human desires. He does not rewrite His plans to accommodate changing emotions. He does not bend His purposes to fit human limitations. He does what He purposed before time began. And those who love Him, those who walk with Him, find their lives aligned with His good pleasure. When God speaks, He stands by His word. When God promises, He fulfills it. When God declares, He performs it. Not because of man’s faithfulness—but because of His own. Has God said it? Then He will do it. Not for reputation. Not for approval. Not for persuasion. But for the sake of His name.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your faithfulness towards your word. 

Wisdom_Quote: God’s faithfulness does not run on the capacity of man’s faith. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice for me. I accept you as my Saviour and Lord. 

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Awakened Faith

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Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. [ Luke 1:36 NIV ]

Whenever God brings us into a season of change—especially when He is about to do something that demands our faith—He first shows us signs of His supernatural power. He gives us living evidence of what He can do. He places before us testimonies, reminders, and divine examples to strengthen our confidence in Him. These are not accidental; they are intentional. They are God’s way of preparing our hearts and keeping us in eager expectation for what is coming. This means that whenever we are trusting God for something, we must learn to look back at His mighty works. We must continually remind ourselves of what He has done and what He is capable of doing. Faith is sustained by memory. When we remember His power, our doubts lose their voice. When Mary struggled to believe the extraordinary word spoken over her life, the angel pointed her to a present-day miracle. He said, “Even Elizabeth…”—even the one you know, even the one who was called barren, even the one beyond childbearing age—she is now with child. In other words, if God can do it for Elizabeth, then you can trust Him to do it for you. God used Elizabeth’s miracle as evidence for Mary’s miracle. He used one testimony to unlock another destiny. And in the same way, God is still doing this today. He is working in your environment. He is moving in your season. He is performing wonders around you—if only you will pay attention. Those testimonies you hear are not random. They are reminders. They are invitations to believe. So I ask you: What is God doing in this season of your life? What miracles has He placed around you? What signs of His faithfulness are before your eyes? Hold on to them. Meditate on them. Let them strengthen your faith Keep your trust in God. Keep your expectations alive. Keep your heart anchored in His promises. For He will surely do what He has said He will do.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for stirring my faith in your faithfulness. I trust that you have done for me what you promise. 

Wisdom_Quote: Whatever God has promised, you will catch a wind of it in your “neighbourhood”. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness and love. I embrace your gift of Salvation. Come into my life and reign in it. 

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Midnight Treasures

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I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel. [ Isaiah 45:3 NKJV ]

God often hides His treasures in places that are rarely visited and frequently despised. He stores His richest blessings in the shadows, in valleys most people avoid, in regions where only a few are willing to go. There is wealth in the heart of darkness. There is abundance in places others overlook. Treasures are often concealed where people are unwilling to journey, unwilling to wait, and unwilling to pay the price. There is a powerful lesson in the midnight data packages offered by internet service providers in Ghana—and in many other places as well. At midnight, they release larger and better bundles at a cheaper cost, knowing that most people will be asleep. The price is not in the money; the price is in staying awake. The real cost is discipline, sacrifice, and readiness. Only those who are alert are able to access the treasure. Scripture echoes this truth in the parable of the ten virgins. They all went out to meet the Bridegroom. They all had lamps. They all had expectations. But when the Bridegroom delayed and arrived at midnight—when sleep had overtaken everyone—only five were prepared. Only five had extra oil. Only five had paid the price to remain ready. And only five entered into the celebration. The treasure was available to all, but only the prepared possessed it. In the same way, there is value hidden in places you are reluctant to visit. There is blessing in assignments you are unwilling to accept. There is wisdom in people you are tempted to despise. There is promotion in seasons you would rather escape. Many miss divine opportunities not because God is silent, but because the opportunity arrives in uncomfortable hours, inconvenient seasons, and unfamiliar places. These treasures are reserved for those who will press in, stay awake, remain faithful, and pay the price. If you are willing to endure the night, you will enjoy the riches of the morning. If you are willing to walk into the shadows, you will uncover divine wealth. And if you are willing to remain prepared, you will not miss your moment.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to pay the price for the treasure reserved for those who will pay the price. Thank you in Jesus name. 

Wisdom_Quote: Treasures are hidden where pleasure is unwilling to visit. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are my Lord, I confess that you died for my sins and resurrected for my justification. 

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Word and Prayer capsule

[The Glory Unveiled] 

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. [ John 15:7 NIV ]

Throughout Scripture, the Word of God is almost always joined to prayer. They are never meant to be separated. In Acts 6:4, the apostles declared, “We will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word.” They understood that spiritual power is released when these two walk together. When Scripture says, “Ask whatever you wish,” it is speaking of prayer. But it is not just any kind of asking. It is prayer that is rooted in the Word of God. When we ask through the Word, heaven responds. When the Word mixes with prayer, answers are not denied. Why? Because the Word gives us unrestricted access to the heart of God. It aligns our desires with His will. It purifies our motives. It sharpens our faith. And when prayer flows from that place, it becomes powerful and effective. The spiritual “capsule” that works is the combination of the Word and prayer. When one is practiced without the other, the impact is limited. Prayer without the Word becomes emotional. The Word without prayer becomes a monologue. But when they come together, they produce results. Jesus Himself said, “If My words remain in you, and you ask whatever you desire, it shall be done for you.” This is the divine template. This is the pattern heaven responds to. First, there must be a foundation of the Word. Upon that foundation, we build prayer, intercession and every other spiritual thing. And when the foundation is right, the structure will stand. Scripture declares that everything will pass away, but the Word of God will never pass away. Therefore, anything built upon the Word stands securely and gloriously. If we want prayers that prevail and faith that produces results, we must anchor ourselves in the Word and release our requests through prayer. When Word and prayer walk together, heaven cannot remain silent.

Prayer_Bead: Mighty Father, thank you for the platform of prayer and the word. Help me to always take advantage of this provision. 

Wisdom_Quote: The word of God is the foundation for anything in our walk with God. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, I welcome you into my heart as Lord and Saviour because I believe the testimony of the Word of God concerning you. 

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Ask the Lord

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Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the LORD. [ Joshua 9:14 NKJV ]

Some of the Hivites, who were neighbours of the Israelites and whom the Lord had clearly instructed them not to partner with, came to them in disguise. They pretended to be travelers from a distant land. They told lies carefully crafted to sound like truth. They carried dry and moldy bread and wore worn-out garments, presenting convincing “evidence” to support their story. Everything about their appearance suggested authenticity. Everything about their words sounded believable. And the Israelites were persuaded. Yet their greatest mistake was not in being deceived by appearances. Their greatest mistake was in failing to inquire of the Lord. Instead of seeking God’s counsel, they relied on their own judgment. They reasoned within themselves, “God has already given us instructions. He has already provided a template. He has already taught us how to discern our allies from our enemies.” And so, when the moment of decision came, they felt no need to return to Him again. They trusted their understanding more than His voice. They examined the bread. They studied the clothes. They weighed the evidence. But they did not consult the Lord. And because they did not ask God, they entered into a covenant they were never meant to make. Beloved, this teaches us a powerful lesson. Even after God has given us principles, directions, and spiritual tools for life, we still need Him continually. Past instructions do not replace present dependence. Yesterday’s revelation does not cancel today’s consultation. Knowing God’s will in general does not excuse us from seeking His will in specific situations. We must learn to return to Him again and again—for every decision, every partnership, every step, and every season. The Israelites consulted the evidence instead of the Instructor. They trusted appearances instead of the Almighty. They believed what they saw instead of seeking what God said. And many believers still make the same mistake today. So hear this clearly: Do not be ruled by what looks convincing. Do not be persuaded by what seems logical. Do not be led by what appears reasonable. In other words, do not look first at the evidence. Turn first to the Giver of the instruction. For when God speaks, deception loses its power, confusion finds its end, and destiny is preserved.

Prayer_Bead: Father, please help me to always talk to you about everything. 

Wisdom_Quote: There is always a fresh word from God; listen for it. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I believe in your word as Truth, come into my life and be my Lord and Saviour. 

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Submission; the man

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. [ Ephesians 5:25 NIV ]

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Over the past few days, we have firmly established that submission is not a burden laid upon the woman alone. It is not a one-sided demand, but a divine principle given to both men and women for the success, stability, and beauty of every godly relationship. For the husband, submission in marriage begins first and foremost with surrender to God. Before a man can rightly lead his wife, he must first learn how to yield to the Father. Before he can govern his home, he must be governed by heaven. It is out of this deep, living relationship with God that he receives the grace to love, nurture, and care for his wife. And the Scripture does not leave this love undefined. It does not permit men to love casually, emotionally, or conveniently. It gives a clear standard: “Love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her.” This is sacrificial love. This is selfless love. This is love that lays down comfort, pride, and even life itself for the good of another. So the man’s submission in marriage is expressed through Christ-like love. He submits, not by weakness, but by willing sacrifice. He submits by choosing every day to love his wife the way Jesus loves His church. And when a man loves his wife in this manner, something powerful is awakened in her. She is strengthened. She is secured. She is empowered. It draws out a depth of honour, respect, and devotion that she may not even know she carries. His love becomes the atmosphere in which her submission flourishes. When a husband truly submits to God and loves his wife sacrificially, he does not need to manipulate, demand, or enforce her response. He does not need to fear whether she will play her part. Her honour will rise naturally. Her submission will flow freely. Her heart will respond willingly. In God’s design, when the man submits through love, the woman responds through honour. And when both walk in submission—first to God and then to one another—the marriage becomes a living reflection of Christ and His church.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for this revelation. Help me to love genuinely as Jesus loves me. 

Wisdom_Quote: Submission to the man means sacrificial love. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, I believe in you and I submit to your lordship and salvation. 

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Submission; the woman. 

[The Glory Unveiled]

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. [ Ephesians 5:22 NIV ]

Yesterday, we saw that submission is not a burden placed on only one partner, but a divine command given to both the man and the woman in marriage. We learned that both are called to submit—yet in different ways, according to God’s design. Today, we turn our attention to the woman’s role in this divine order. Scripture speaks clearly: the married woman is instructed to submit. But it does not stop at what she must do—it begins with how she must do it. That “how” reveals the measure, the quality, and the depth of her submission. She is called to submit to her husband in the same manner and spirit with which she submits to the Lord. This means her submission is not casual. It is not forced. It is not fearful. It is sacred. It is rooted in her reverence for Christ. Then, at the close of the chapter, Scripture explains what this submission looks like in practical terms: “The wife must respect her husband.” Other translations say, “honour.” In God’s wisdom, He reveals that a man experiences submission primarily through respect and honour. When a wife genuinely respects her husband, the husband understands it as submission. So, in the context of this instruction, submission means this: a woman honours her husband as she honours Christ. She speaks to him with respect. She treats him with dignity. She values his leadership. She affirms his place. This is what it means to submit as a wife to her own husband. And when this principle is faithfully practiced, something powerful happens. You no longer need to struggle over his responsibility. You no longer need to manipulate or force his role. When a woman walks in godly submission, her husband is naturally stirred to walk in godly leadership. God’s design works—when we trust it, and when we obey it.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the knowledge you have given me from your word. Help me to practice it in Jesus’ name. 

Wisdom_Quote: To the wife, submission means to honour. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I accept your Lordship over my life today. Save my soul as I submit to you. 

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Submission again?

[The Glory Unveiled]

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. [ Ephesians 5:21 NIV ]

When many people see an anchor verse that begins with the word “submit,” their hearts immediately recoil. For many—especially women—that word feels uncomfortable, even offensive. It has become a taboo term. Some dislike it so strongly that they avoid anything that sounds like submission altogether. Why? Because for generations, submission has been presented almost exclusively as the duty of women, particularly wives. It has been taught as a burden placed on one side alone. And because of that imbalance, the word has come to carry pain, fear, and resistance. But beloved, submission was never designed to be hated. It was never meant to be avoided. When rightly understood, submission is something every believer should desire. It is meant to be embraced. It is meant to become a way of life. Look again at the anchor scripture. It does not say, “Women, submit.” It says, “Submit to one another.”That command is mutual. It speaks to both man and woman. It speaks to husband and wife. It speaks to every believer. Submission is not the birthright of the woman alone. It is a divine principle given to both genders for peaceful, harmonious living. God never intended submission to be one-sided. He designed it to be shared. And notice this: submission has a boundary. It is not blind. It is not oppressive. It is not abusive. Scripture says it is to be done in the fear of God, out of reverence for Christ. This means our submission is first to Jesus. We do not submit to please people. We submit to honor Christ. We do not bow to human control. We yield to divine order. When this boundary is understood, everything changes. The man submits to his wife in love. The wife submits to her husband in honour. Both submit to Christ in reverence. And when Christ becomes the center of that submission, pride loses its power. Strife loses its voice. Competition gives way to cooperation. Control gives way to compassion. Then homes are healed. Marriages are restored. Relationships are strengthened. Because true submission, rooted in reverence for Christ, does not weaken us—it aligns us. It does not diminish us—it dignifies us. And it does not enslave us—it sets us free to love as God intended.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for teaching me to submit in reverence of your Son, Jesus. Help me to do this. Amen 

Wisdom_Quote: Submission is misunderstood and abused when it is not done out of reverence for Christ. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour as I submit to you in all things.  

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