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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Thursday 4th June 2026

THE COMPANIONS OF WISDOM

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8

“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge and discretion.’ Proverbs 8:12
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Wisdom does not move alone. Wherever wisdom is, other virtues are also present. We cannot claim to be walking in wisdom while all other aspects of our lives manifest attitudes that do not affirm wisdom. We must not be like the mischievous Ananse who decided to collect all the wisdom of the world in a pot. After satisfying himself that he had achieved his objective, Ananse proceeded to climb up a tree to hide the pot. If he truly had all wisdom, he would not have undertaken such a foolish mission. Similarly, we cannot claim wisdom and act in the most unwise ways.

Our passage for today tells us that wherever wisdom is, she would be accompanied by these virtues.

· Prudence: sensible behaviour. Prudence is a friend of wisdom. To be prudent is to be able to manage what you have well. Prudence is the ability to control the little you have so that it achieves more. Prudence is not rash or hasty. It is a careful and thoughtful approach to life.

· Knowledge: to take notes and learn. Knowledge is a friend of wisdom. Knowledge is not simply about the accumulation of facts and figures to pass an exam. Knowledge is about being observant; it is about taking note of what happens around you and learning from them. Knowledge allows us to pay attention and learn from what happens around us and to us. A wise person takes note of what is happening to draw lessons from them.

· Discretion: to make good choices. Discretion is a friend of wisdom. Having discretion is having the freedom to decide the right thing at every given time. When we have discretion, it means that though we have the power to do what we want, we choose to act responsibly. It is like someone inviting you to his home and telling you to feel free and enjoy everything in the house. Discretion will urge you not to interpret that open invitation literally. You can’t raid a friend’s fridge just because he told you to feel free in his house. That would showcase your lack of discretion.

When you are given discretionary powers, you must allow wisdom to guide your path.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to grow in wisdom. Help me to grow in prudence, knowledge and discretion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

03/06/2026

The wilderness is not a place of destruction but a place of purpose! It takes the Holy spirit to understand that the wilderness is also a place you must visit at a point in your life -

03/06/2026

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Wednesday 3rd June 2026

WHEN WISDOM SPEAKS

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8

Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, And from the opening of my lips will come right things; For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8:6-7

All of us wonder whether an idea we have, is a wise idea or not. How does wisdom sound when she speaks? Let’s look at the kinds of things that wisdom draws us to pursue.

· Excellent things - Wisdom calls us to what is high and above. When wisdom speaks to you, she will challenge you to move from the level you are to a higher level. Wisdom constantly challenges us to excel. When you think you are the best, wisdom will tell you to be better than your best. Wisdom calls us to new heights. Any voice that gives us all manner of excuses to do the least or settle for the easiest way out is not the voice of wisdom.

Wisdom does not encourage us to stay in the same place or settle with the least level of accomplishment. When we think the task is too hard, wisdom will encourage us to stretch a bit more.

· Right things - Wisdom calls us to what is straight and orderly. Wisdom tells us to be orderly. Wisdom will not call us to disorder and chaos. To walk in biblical wisdom, we must challenge ourselves to do what is right.

Wisdom will tell us to live our lives better according to God’s standards. Wisdom will tell us to conduct our marriages by choosing God’s way instead of our own. Wisdom will tell us to redeem our time and do things at the time when they need to be done. Wisdom will tell us to honour other people and treat them with respect as God commands us to. Doing what is right has never been easy. God’s call to us usually means that we go in the opposite direction of our comfort and wishes.

· Truth - Wisdom calls us to what is firm and trustworthy. Wisdom stands on solid ground. She is firmly rooted in that which is enduring. Wisdom is not shallow. It builds on a firm foundation.

Wisdom is not deceptive. It seeks honesty in our relationships. Wisdom speaks the truth. It points to that which is lasting and eternal. Wisdom tells us to follow a path that is tried and true. She will ask us to move away from shortcuts and short fixes to do enduring things.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are a God of excellence. Teach me to only approve of things that are excellent. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

02/06/2026

The reason a Church is established and called a Church is because of the Presence of the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit of God in a Church, it becomes a Gathering!

The main purpose of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to be our Helper! God knows that so far as we live in this body on earth, we will always need help.

There is no one on earth who can do it all by himself, and who possesses all wisdom and knowledge, so at a point in life you will need help! And God has made provision through the Holy Spirit!

Jesus Christ needed the Holy Spirit while He was living in this earthly body to help Him do all the great miracles, signs and wonders!

The wilderness place is not a place of destruction but a place of purpose! Joseph was led into the wilderness because God wanted to raise him as a leader!. From the beginning he did not understand, meanwhile, his purpose was being shaped.

It takes your spirit to understand that the wilderness is also a place you must visit at a point in your life! It is a place nobody wants to be, but sometimes, the wilderness season in your life is to develop and shape your purpose !

The Holy Spirit leads us in different ways. Jesus Christ Himself was led into the wilderness by the Spirit of God to be tempted by the devil but He came out in the power of God! After the temptation, he did not become weak, but stronger and powerful, so whatever you are going through remember that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you and grant you that power to move to the next level of your life!

From today, I pray over your life that may you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, and may you be guided by His voice in all your endeavours in Jesus' name! Prophet Christopher Yaw Annor

02/06/2026

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

THE SOURCE OF WISDOM

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8

She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entrance of the doors. Proverbs 8:2-3

All of us wonder where to find wisdom. How can a person who desires to be wise have access to it? Our passage for today tells us where to locate wisdom. Interestingly, wisdom is presented as a female – to show that we must pursue her as a man seeks a woman. The passage sets out five places where we can encounter wisdom.

· On top of the hill - Wisdom is seen by all. Wisdom stands in a high and lofty place, fully exposed to all who seek her. It is exalted on top of the hill so that anyone approaching can see it. Wisdom is not in the valley - it is not in a secret place. It is not hidden in a remote part of the earth requiring an adventure into a deep, dark mystical place. This is how biblical wisdom differs from the wisdom of the occult. In the occult, wisdom is always hidden. In the Bible, wisdom is revealed.

· Beside the way - Wisdom is commonplace. God’s wisdom is not for a selected elite who get initiated into mysterious orders or fellowships. Wisdom is ‘by the wayside’. Jesus taught the most profound ideas using commonplace activities like farming, building a house or a marriage. God instructs us to learn wisdom from the ant and by observing everyday occurrences. You don’t need to learn the most powerful words or recite mysterious incantations to access Biblical wisdom; neither do you need to travel a long distance to find it.

· *Where the paths meet *- Wisdom is accessible. If you’ve lived in a small town or village, you can relate to this. The place where the paths meet is ‘the junction’. Every city has a junction. Even schools have a junction. It is the place where all paths lead to; it is the place where people meet. Wisdom is found at the place where we all gather. We can find it in our living rooms, classrooms, dorms, restaurants, and playgrounds.

· By the gates - Wisdom is inescapable. If you missed wisdom on the hill because you were looking down and missed her, or because you were not looking, you will find her at the gate. If you missed her again in the place where the paths meet, you would find her at the entrance just before entering your house.

· At the door - Wisdom is in your face. And if you miss her at the gate, you will find her at the door to your room. In all these places, wisdom does not sit quietly. Wisdom ‘cries out’ and ‘lifts up its voice’! Wisdom is screaming on top of her voice. She’s right where you are. Pay attention to her.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to identify all the signposts of wisdom you place in my way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

01/06/2026

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Monday 1st June 2026

WISDOM CRIES OUT

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8

> Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift her voice? Proverbs 8:1

Wisdom has different dimensions. It expresses itself in many ways.

- Spiritually, wisdom is the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord shows itself in the reverence we have for God. It is wisdom that yields to God’s supremacy. When we have the fear of the Lord, we defer to both the natural and spiritual laws that God has set in His world. Those who honour God’s principles learn to use those principles beneficially. It is akin to the fear an electrician has of electricity. The electrician acknowledges the awesome power of electricity but does not keep away from it. Those who fear the Lord have a hatred for evil and love what God wants.

- Mentally, wisdom is understanding how life works. Most of us associate wisdom with mental acumen. However, biblical wisdom is not the same as attaining high academic heights. It has a deep understanding of how life works with all its ethical, moral, and religious implications. We gain this dimension of wisdom through the observation and appreciation of how systems and structures work.

- Morally, wisdom is righteous conduct. This aspect of wisdom is the ability to tell between right and wrong. That is how we can live uprightly. Wisdom is a moral force that enables us to make proper judgments. For example, we would generally consider a person who gambles away all their money or uses all they have on wasteful purchases as unwise. On the other hand, we would consider a person who invests their resources in educating their children and building an inheritance for them to be wise. Those who live their lives wisely make moral choices that yield benefits to them.

- Practically, wisdom is solving problems. This is the technical aspect of wisdom. Wisdom is practical when it helps us find answers to the questions we face. In the Hebrew society of the Old Testament, this is how most people viewed wisdom. Wisdom is the practical application of knowledge. You see it in the way people solve their problems.

- Governmentally, wisdom is ruling with fairness. This is seen in how we administer, manage and lead in our areas of influence – our lives, homes, and businesses.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the All-Wise God. Bless me with your wisdom so I will see life as you see it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.