Category: Glory

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Pleasing God. 

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And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. [ Hebrews 11:6 NIV ]

The Bible declares that in Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily—physically, visibly, tangibly. God wrapped everything He would ever do, reveal, or give to humanity and hid it in Christ. He designed it this way so that outside of Jesus, nothing of God can be truly seen, known, or experienced. Many great men have walked the earth—Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Paul—mighty vessels, yes, but none of them carried the complete portrait of God’s person. They bore pieces of the glory, but Christ alone is the fullness. On the mount of transfiguration, God Himself emphasised this truth. While Peter was still speaking—trying to place Moses, Elijah, and Jesus on the same platform—Scripture says a bright cloud overshadowed them, and the Father’s voice thundered: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” (Matthew 17:5). God was not merely correcting Peter; He was reordering the entire spiritual landscape. “Do not listen to Moses. Do not listen to Elijah. Do not listen to human opinion—not even Peter’s. Listen to My Son. He alone carries My full pleasure. He alone reveals My full heart.” Without Jesus—the author and finisher of our faith—there is no path to pleasing God. It is through Him, and in Him, and by Him that we encounter the God who rewards those who diligently seek Him. All of God is in Christ, and all who seek God must come through Christ. For in Him, the fullness of God has come close, has become knowable, and has been made ours.

Prayer_Bead: Father in heaven, thank you for the privilege to know you through your Son. Help me to remain in Him. 

Wisdom_Quote: Without Jesus, it’s impossible to please God. 

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Unpredictable God.

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For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. [ 2 Kings 3:17 KJV ]

We live in a world that has become very predictable. You can tell what the weather will be before you step out the door. You can almost guess the ads that will appear on your social media feed. You even know the breakfast options waiting for you at the cafeteria. Little by little, our minds have been trained to anticipate outcomes with impressive precision. With enough data, we can sketch not only tomorrow, but decades into the future. These predictions come easily because the world leaves clues—patterns, signs, trends. And with the rise of endless analytics, we have learned to read these signs so well that we often trust them more than anything else. But here lies the danger: an overreliance on what is predictable can slowly numb our faith in the God who is not bound by prediction. When we already know the weather forecast, we forget to thank the God who commands the rain. When miracles occur, we quickly search for explanations—scientific, psychological, statistical—anything that keeps us from acknowledging that God Himself stepped in. We begin to treat the supernatural as ordinary, and the hand of God as coincidence. But in our anchor text, God confronts this tendency. He declares that He will move in ways that defy signs, break patterns, and silence predictions. He says, “You shall not see wind, and you shall not see rain; yet the valley shall be filled with water.” In other words, I will give the result without the usual clues. I will bring the outcome without the indicators you depend on. Why? So that we may know that He alone is God. So that no forecaster, no algorithm, no data pattern, no human reasoning can take His glory. When God decides to act, He does what only He can do—and He does it in a way that leaves no doubt who is truly sovereign. May our faith rise above what is predictable, and fix itself on the God who fills valleys without rain and brings breakthroughs without warning.

Prayer_Bead: Omnipotent Father, thank you for doing the things only you can do. 

Wisdom_Quote: God walks into rooms without using the door and through doors without keys. 

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Find Him first

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For those who find me [Wisdom] find life and receive favour from the LORD. [ Proverbs 8:35 NIV ]

In this passage, the Lord Jesus is beautifully personified as Wisdom. Proverbs 8:22 declares,

“The LORD brought me forth as the first of His works, before His deeds of old.”

Then, in John 1:1, He is revealed as the Word—the same eternal One who is described as the first of God’s works. Here we see a profound truth: the beginning of all creation, the foundation of all things, is found in Him. The scripture tells us, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” This means that our reverent awe and relationship with God is the very entry point to knowing Jesus. Our access to Him starts with fear of the Lord—a gateway to wisdom itself. From our anchor scripture, we understand another principle: favor is preceded by wisdom. In other words, the Lord shows favor to those who seek Him, those who find Jesus. This is why the Bible calls wisdom a principal thing:

“Get wisdom; get understanding in all your getting.”

When wisdom precedes all that we possess, then what we have becomes enough to satisfy all our needs. If God created everything through Wisdom, then it is wisdom that enables our lives to flourish. Just as a fish cannot survive without water, so humans cannot truly thrive without Jesus—the One personified by Wisdom. Wisdom is not just an accessory; it is essential to life itself. It is the foundation, the guide, the source through which our needs are met, our paths directed, and our lives enriched. Without it, we may exist, but we cannot flourish.

Prayer_Bead: Father, we thank You for the privilege to know you. Thank you for your Wisdom at work in me daily. 

Wisdom_Quote: Wisdom is not just an accessory, it is essential to life itself.

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The Consistency of God’s nature.

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If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. (2 Timothy 2:13 NIV )

God created us in His image and after His likeness. This means God is our reference point in everything that makes us who we are. It would be very unwise to refer to other people or seek societal approval when we want to understand the original template of humanity. Whenever we discover that something is happening that does not reflect the image and glory of God, it is time to look back at an attribute of God that sets things right. The Scripture says that if we are faithless, God remains faithful because He cannot disown Himself. This is why God is the surest reference. He is not affected by changes around Him. He is God and holds the same attributes yesterday, today, and forever. So, if we are lacking in any area—such as faith, character, self-control, patience, or tolerance—an understanding and appreciation of God and His attributes replenish what is missing. Usually, we do not lack the nature itself; we already have it because we were created in the image of God. What may be lacking is the knowledge of what we possess and the skills to access it. God’s nature does not change, no matter what changes occur in our lives. Therefore, we can always refer to Him to determine whether a character or attribute is godly. Are you afraid? Do you struggle with lying, stealing, or treating people improperly? God has all the qualities you need, and He has deposited them in you. Turn to Him to activate them so that they overpower the soulish life.

Prayer_Bead: Almighty God, thank you for your glorious life in me. I submit to your ways so that your life can find expression in me.

Wisdom_Quote: God is not affected by man’s frailties and inconsistencies.

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Sacrifices

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“Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel? ( Amos 5:25 NIV )

There is a hefty price for everything under the sun. Sacrifices and offerings began in the Old Testament as instructions from God and as a principle that makes things happen even when they seem impossible. Different kingdoms, including the kingdom of darkness, operate through sacrifices. For something new to happen, something must be sacrificed—something must be given. When a grain of wheat is placed in the ground, it breaks down and dies. Yet, it is from that place of death that new life emerges, and it multiplies. For God to have many sons and daughters, He had to sacrifice His only begotten Son. Even God had to make a sacrifice to gain many in return. Sacrifices are essential for anything meaningful to happen. Often, when people do good, it comes from a position of sacrifice. It is easy to do wrong or withhold good from others, but helping others often requires sacrifice. You have to let go of alternatives to meet a need—that is sacrifice. God said that in the wilderness, the Israelites did not bring Him sacrifices or offerings. Yet, in reality, they lived at the expense of someone or something. They may have thought it was free, but someone always paid the price. Moses often stood in the gap for them, interceding on their behalf without their knowledge. Through his sacrifices, God showed mercy to the nation. Everything comes at the cost of a sacrifice. What are you willing to sacrifice for the glorious life awaiting you? Unless the price is paid in full, the delivery cannot be made.

Prayer_Bead: Mighty God, thank you for the privilege to experience a new life by the sacrifice of Jesus. Help me to also sacrifice for the new things waiting for me.

Wisdom_Quote: Sacrifice is the price for the new thing.

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Creation is Listening

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Through him [the Word] all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:3 NIV )

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). God began the world with His Word. In Genesis chapter 1, we see how God spoke things into being. The chapter is filled with phrases like, “God said, and God said…” His Word was embedded in creation so that creation became the offspring of God’s Word. Hence, everything created by God has the Word of God embedded within it, for without it, nothing was made that was made. Because creation came from God’s Word, it obeys the spoken Word of God. For example, Jesus sent His disciple Peter to the lake, instructing him to cast a hook, and the first fish caught would have a coin in its mouth. True to His Word, the fish had the coin in its mouth (Matthew 17:27). In another instance, Jesus spoke to a tree to wither, and it did (Matthew 21:19-20). The Word of God is hidden in creation, and creation responds to it. Anything in our lives that has its roots in creation will only respond to the Word of God. Instead of complaining and whining about your situation, speak God’s Word to it. The change you desire is only triggered in creation through the Word of God. Creation obeys those who carry the Word of God on their lips. Men like Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Peter, and Paul spoke to creation, and it obeyed them because they carried the Word of God. The voice (Word) of God in creation is waiting for the sons of God, who speak by the voice of God, to give the command so creation can respond (Romans 8:19). Do not remain silent—speak to that situation. Turn it around by the Word of God.

Prayer_Bead: Dear Lord, thank you for the power of your Word on my lips. I change the circumstances of my life and destiny in Jesus’ name.

Wisdom_Quote: Creation is on tiptoes, waiting to hear the voice of God on the lips of a human.

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The blessing

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The LORD bless you and keep you; ( Numbers 6:24 NIV )

We could discuss the multifaceted nature of God—His vastness, omnipotence, and omnipresence. Yet, there is something we cannot overlook: the blessings of the Lord. Throughout Genesis, the words “bless” or “blessing” appear repeatedly. From the very first chapter, which marks the beginning of all things, God blessed the things He had created. In Genesis 1:28, He blessed humanity, commanding them to be fruitful and multiply. This blessing has underpinned every human endeavor since. The blessing of God is the glue meant to hold all of humanity together. This is why, after God destroyed the world during the days of Noah, He blessed humanity once again to restore order (see Genesis 9:1). To bless means to empower for abundant living in every sphere of life. Without God’s empowerment, we can accomplish nothing. During the time of the Old Testament, God’s help came through the law of Moses. In the New Testament, we see God’s help revealed as grace, enabling us to live out His purposes for our lives. God’s blessing creates the opportunity for the realization of His plans for us. As we strive to walk with Him, it is His blessing that makes the journey easier because our own strength will inevitably fail. May the blessings of God—which encompass His grace, love, and fellowship—be with us always, particularly throughout this year.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your blessings and what they’re doing in my life.

Wisdom_Quote: The blessing of God adds no sorrow.

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Opened Eyes

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Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. [ Pslams 119:18NIV ]

There are wonderful things in God’s law, but only perceived by “opened eyes”. No matter the wonders in the law of God, they can only be seen by those whose eyes have been opened to it. We might assume that our eyes are opened whenever we study the Scriptures but it may not always be the case. Elisha’s servant, for instance, had his eyes wide open when they were surrounded by angelic beings, but he did not see them until Elisha prayed for his eyes to be opened. Thus, the servant thought he was seeing clearly until his eyes were opened to a different dimension of reality (2 Kings 6:17). There are indeed different dimensions of reality we can interact with. Paul the Apostle, before his encounter on the road to Damascus and subsequent conversion, believed he knew everything he needed to know. Based on that limited knowledge, he was seeing from a narrow reference point. However, after his encounter, he realized how little he truly knew and that there was a Savior he had not yet met. Later, in his letter to the Ephesians, this same apostle prayed that the eyes of their understanding would be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18). Having experienced this transformation, he could now see beyond the written words and desired his audience to also perceive beyond their immediate environment and limited perspectives. The Psalmist similarly asked God to open his eyes so that he might see the wondrous things in God’s law. All the individuals mentioned above, along with many others in Scripture, only perceived these wonderful things when their spiritual eyes were opened. Our walk with God will not truly change until our eyes are opened to the spirit behind the Word of God that we read and hear. There is so much more behind God’s Word than what meets the eyes.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the wonders of your word. Let it make me a wonder as it changes me.

Wisdom_Quote: There are different layers of reality the eyes can interact with.

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Impossibility specialist

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And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. [ Luke 18:27 KJV ]

The “Omni” attributes of God distinguish Him from all humans and every other deity. In life, there are things we cannot understand or control; they are simply beyond us. For such things, we often say they are impossible. But these are the very things God overcomes in victory. Humans are limited in many ways, and in His wisdom, God has reserved our sufficiency in Himself, so only He can complete us. Without God, the void of incompleteness in us cannot be filled. This highlights the distinction between God and humanity—the things that are impossible for us are possible with God. When we face the impossible, we can call on God for help. God has designed this relationship so that we can always depend on Him for life and godliness. What impossible situations confront you? It is time to turn to God. He has an active role in our lives, and no one can replace Him in that role. Sometimes we give up because we don’t know what to do or where to turn in the face of challenges or obstacles. But God specializes in impossible situations. In the first book of Kings, we see how God demonstrated this specialty when He brought fire down from heaven through His servant Elijah. Elijah had drenched the altar and wood with water, even digging a trench to hold it. It was clear to everyone that, under natural circumstances, there was no way the altar could catch fire—yet it did, by the power of God. Meanwhile, the prophets of Baal tortured themselves all day but couldn’t call down fire on dry wood. The things that are impossible for humans are possible with God. So, stop trying to do what only God can do. Quit tormenting yourself with impossibilities, and let the true specialist in the impossible take over.

Prayer_Bead: All-Powerful God, I trust you for doing the impossible for me. I thank you for turning my situations around for glory. Amen.

Wisdom_Quote: God is eternity’s  impossibilities specialist.

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Foundations of Light

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And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. [ Genesis 1:3 NIV ]

When we walk around town, we see beautiful structures and edifices. Some are so beautiful you wonder how they were put up. But one thing is certain: no matter the engineering that went into it, each structure has something hidden underneath that keeps it standing. This invisible member is the foundation. No structure can stand without a suitable foundation. Before God brought the invisible structure of creation into the visible world, He brought light first. The light made way for the appearance of the rest of the hidden possibilities in God. Light is the canvas upon which the creation of anything is painted. It is the supernatural foundation upon which we build. For us, light is symbolic of knowledge—a kind of knowledge that gives life, a kind of knowledge that liberates. As believers, we have a role to play in seeing the manifestation of the things we believe. Light had always been present from the beginning, but God had to let it out. If God had not commanded light to be, it would have remained hidden, even though the Holy Spirit was available to make it visible. There is a body of knowledge made known to the church through Christ Jesus. It had always been there, even in the time of our fathers, but they could not find it because it was hidden from them. Yet, in Christ, by His Spirit, we can access such truth. However, availability of something does not equal access. For us to access it, we need to make efforts. We need to move beyond what we are used to and embrace what could be through Christ Jesus.

Prayer_Bead: Heavenly Father, thank you for showing us these truth and bringing us into their experience.

Wisdom_Quote: Light is the foundation of the visible and invisible realm.

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