Category: Wisdom

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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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Submission; the man

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

[The Glory Unveiled]

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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Charity or Not

[The Glory Unveiled]

“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. [ Matthew 6:1 NIV ]

The Bible does not only commend good works; it also gives clear instructions on how those works are to be done so that they carry eternal value. Among these is the call to charitable deeds. There is nothing wrong with generosity—indeed, Scripture commands it. But God is not only concerned with what we do; He is deeply concerned with why and how we do it. Charity that is done for display may impress people, but it does not move heaven. When we give merely to be seen, applauded, and celebrated, we may receive the praise of men—but that applause becomes our full reward. Heaven adds nothing to it. God owes no further blessing to a heart that sought human attention instead of divine approval. Every genuine act is rewarded by God, but only when it follows His divine order. Intention matters. Motive matters. The posture of the heart matters. If our desire is to catch the attention of heaven, then we must be willing to lose the attention of men. If we want God’s reward, we must resist the temptation of public recognition. We must learn to please God by doing what He desires, in the way He desires it. That is why Scripture begins with a solemn warning: “Take heed.” In other words, be alert. Be careful. Pay attention. Examine your motives. Guard your heart. God is calling us to more than visible service—He is calling us to sincere devotion. So let us listen to His instruction and walk in obedience, that our labour will not only be seen on earth, but also be honoured in heaven. When our service is pure, our reward is sure.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me how to be divinely relevant through your word. Help me to obey them accordingly. 

Wisdom_Quote: When our service is pure, our rewards are sure. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I yield my heart to you and I surrender my will to you. I choose you this day as my Lord and Saviour. 

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Repair your mind

[The Glory Unveiled]

Because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” [ Mark 5:28 NIV ]

When Elijah stepped into confrontation with the prophets of Baal, he did something deeply instructive—something easily missed if we read too quickly. After the prophets of Baal had exhausted themselves with rituals, noise, and desperate theatrics, the moment came for Elijah to call on his God. Scripture records it simply: “Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come here to me.’ They came to him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD, which had been torn down” (1 Kings 18:30). Notice the order. Elijah did not continue from where the prophets of Baal stopped. He did not attempt to sanctify what had already failed. He did not build on a broken foundation, even though he could have argued—correctly—that God is able to do anything. Yes, God is able to do all things, but He does not do everything. His power does not bypass His order. Before Elijah called for fire, he repaired the altar. Before heaven responded, the foundation was restored. God does not pour new wine into old wineskins. If we want the new, we must release the old. If we desire fresh fire, there must be repaired altars. Growth often demands that we outgrow what once carried us. This principle appears again in the woman with the issue of blood. While others saw only the humanity of Jesus, she discerned His divinity. When her condition should have trained her to accept permanence, she chose faith instead. She said within herself, “If I just touch His clothes, I will be healed.” And she believed it. And precisely what she believed, she received. Your expectation is not too much for God. But it may require a renewed mind. It may require repairs on the altar of your thinking. Before you ask for fire, pause. Let God renew your perspective. Repair what has been broken in your understanding and then call on Him.

Prayer_Bead: Father in Heaven, thank you for showing me this timeless truth. Help me to have my mind renewed in your word. 

Wisdom_Quote: The man goes where his mind went. In other words, you’re the shadow of your mind. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for saving me because I believe in your salvation. 

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Talk to Jesus

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When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” [ Mark 10:47 NIV ]

How often we burden ourselves with unnecessary suffering, stress, and pain. We carry weights that were never assigned to us, simply because we refuse to talk to Jesus. Many of our struggles persist not because they are unsolvable, but because they are unspoken. There was a moment when the disciples were with Jesus at sea, and suddenly a violent storm arose. Jesus, however, was asleep in the lower part of the boat. Before they cried out to Him, the disciples attempted to manage the crisis on their own. After all, most of them were seasoned fishermen. They relied on experience, skill, and strength—but all of it proved fruitless. Only when they were exhausted and overwhelmed did they call out to Jesus, saying, “Do You not care that we are perishing?” Jesus arose, spoke to the wind, and instantly there was calm. One word from Him succeeded where all their effort failed. Imagine how much distress they could have spared themselves if they had spoken to Jesus sooner. Consider also the man known as Blind Bartimaeus. He had lived in darkness for many years. One day, he heard that Jesus was passing by. This was not a moment to be silent. He cried out to Jesus with urgency and faith. Even when the crowd tried to silence him, he refused to be stopped. He spoke directly to Jesus and made his request known. Immediately, his eyes were opened, and he began to see. What he had lacked for years came in a moment because he seized the opportunity to talk to Jesus. How many answers are delayed because we remain silent? Jesus told His disciples, “Until now you have asked nothing in My name.” Then He invited them to ask, promising that their joy would be full. Yet too often, we exhaust ourselves striving, struggling, and attempting to fix what only God can resolve. Stop carrying burdens that conversation with Jesus can remove. Stop wrestling with storms that one word from Him can calm. Speak to Jesus. Ask. Cry out. Your breakthrough may not require more effort—only more prayer.

Prayer_Bead: Heavenly Father, thank you for the provisions you have made for me in Christ Jesus. 

Wisdom_Quote: It is unwise exhausting yourself to fix what only God can fix. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for the provision you have made for my salvation through your sacrifice on my behalf. I accept you as my Saviour and Lord. 

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The cost of ignorance 

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“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? [ Matthew 25:26 NIV ]

The cost of ignorance is not merely high—it is immeasurable, deeply regrettable, and spiritually bankrupting. Ignorance does not always announce itself as rebellion; sometimes it comes clothed in sincerity. Yet its consequences are just as severe. In the parable of the talents, the servant who received one talent did not lose everything because he lacked opportunity, but because he lacked understanding. He was ignorant of the true nature of his master. Convinced that his master was harsh and exploitative—one who reaped where he did not sow—he acted on a false conclusion. What he believed to be a reasonable fear was, in reality, a fatal misjudgment. That ignorance cost him his gift, his position, and ultimately his life. What makes his failure even more tragic is that his distorted view of the master blinded him from thinking creatively or responsibly. His heart was so occupied with fault-finding that he could not see a wiser response. Ironically, the master himself later revealed what the servant should have done—at the very least, he could have invested the money and returned it with interest. But ignorance had already paralyzed initiative and buried potential. In the kingdom of God, ignorance is not an exemption from accountability. This is why knowledge is not optional; it is essential. Scripture warns us plainly that God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. When we neglect our responsibilities under the excuse of ignorance, the consequences do not disappear. Obligation remains, judgment remains, and loss remains. Ignorance may feel harmless, but in the kingdom, it is costly.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me not to lean on ignorance in my walk with you. 

Wisdom_Quote: Ignorance is a brilliant leader of destruction. 

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Don’t forget Jesus

[The Glory Unveiled]

When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They said to him, “Twelve.”[ Mark 8:19 NIV ]

Whenever we read or hear that five loaves of bread and two fishes fed five thousand men—excluding women and children because they could not be counted—we must remember that such a miracle never happens in isolation. Miracles are often told as stories of outcomes, while the Miracle Worker is quietly left out. But no matter the size or nature of a miracle, one constant remains: the Miracle Worker can never be ignored. Five loaves and two fishes, by themselves, are not enough to feed five thousand men. Without Jesus, they are simply lunch. It is His presence that turns scarcity into abundance. We must never leave out Jesus. The reason many people are not seeing or experiencing miracles is not because miracles have ceased, but because they want the miracle apart from the Miracle Worker. And that can never happen. Jesus is not an add-on to the miracle—He is the miracle package Himself. Nothing multiplies without the Multiplier. So while many chase signs, wonders, and supernatural outcomes, wisdom teaches us to seek the One who produces them. Find the Miracle Worker, not just the miracle. Look for Jesus, for He is the miracle within the miracle. Do not forget Him in your pursuit of what He gives, because without Him, what you seek does not—and cannot—exist.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to see you as my Miracle. 

Wisdom_Quote: Jesus is the Miracle in every miracle. 

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A time to sow

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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. [ Galatians 6:7 KJV ]

We must be careful about the kind of seeds we sow, especially at the beginning of a new year or as we step into a new season. Seedtime and harvest are inseparably connected—what we sow is exactly what we will reap. Because of this, we cannot afford to sow carelessly. In due time, a harvest will come, and it will reveal the nature of the seeds we planted, whether or not we considered the outcome. What is planted will grow, and what grows will be reaped. So let us not be deceived: whatever a person sows, that is what they will reap in due season. No one sows weeds and expects wheat. No one plants rice and anticipates grass. This is a principle God embedded into His creation, and because it comes from Him, it cannot be mocked or bypassed. What God put in place is what we experience. No one can truthfully say they sowed one thing and reaped another. This is why the man with one talent, who refused to invest it, received nothing more in return. He harvested exactly what he sowed. After many years, all he had to show was what he originally buried. The harvest simply revealed the seed. So choose your seeds carefully, because the ground is faithful, time is relentless, and the harvest is inevitable.

Prayer_Bead: Incredible God, thank you for your order. As I sow faithfully, I appreciate you for the bountiful harvest. 

Wisdom_Quote: What a man sows is what they reap.  

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Stand firm

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Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. [ Galatians 5:1 KJV ]

The Lord Jesus purchased our freedom by paying the full and final price. Through His sacrifice, He handed us the legal proof of our release. We are no longer slaves to the law that once condemned us; its hold over us has been broken by the cross. Yet here is the sober truth: freedom must be guarded. Like a precious jewel, it can be mishandled, neglected, or even lost if it is not protected. This is why Scripture urges us to stand firm in the freedom Christ has secured for us. To stand firm means to resist every attempt—whether from the pressures around us or the desires within us—that seeks to drag us back into the bondage from which we were delivered. Do not allow yourself to be entangled again with a yoke of slavery after Jesus has paid so dearly for your release. Christ has done His part fully and perfectly. Our responsibility now is to maintain what He has secured. We are called to stand our ground, to guard our liberty, and to refuse every invitation to return to chains we no longer belong to. So stand firm in the freedom you have received. Do not lose what was purchased for you at such a great cost. Hold fast to your liberty—and live as one who is truly free.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to be set free from the yoke of bondage. 

Wisdom_Quote: Freedom came through Jesus, but living in freedom requires our compliance. 

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