Livinghope Covenant Church

19/01/2026

WOMEN OF FAITH: LESSONS FROM THE DAUGHTERS OF SCRIPTURE
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

✨ Devotional 13: Leah — The Unloved but Chosen

Scripture Focus:
“When the Lord saw that Leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but Rachel remained childless.” (Genesis 29:31)

Reflection:
Leah’s life was marked by rejection. She was given to Jacob through deception, overshadowed by her sister Rachel, and longed for her husband’s affection. Yet in her pain, God saw her. While Rachel was barren, God opened Leah’s womb, and she bore sons who would shape Israel’s destiny. Among them was Judah, the tribe from which Christ would come.

Leah’s story reveals God’s compassion for the overlooked. Though her husband, Jacob, did not love her, she was chosen by God to bear a lineage of praise and redemption. Her pain became the place where God’s purpose unfolded.

Application:
Women today may feel overlooked, undervalued, or unloved. Leah’s story reminds us that God sees beyond human rejection. He chooses the overlooked to carry His greatest purposes. Your worth is not defined by human approval but by God’s calling. Out of your pain, He can birth praise and destiny.

Prayer Declaration:
“Lord, thank You for seeing me when others overlook me. I receive Your love and purpose, and I choose to praise You in every season.”

Takeaway:
🌹 Man’s rejection cannot cancel God’s choice; He turns the overlooked into vessels of destiny.

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19/01/2026

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTIONAL
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

A 14-DAY ROADMAP (Joshua 1:8,9)

Day 9:
Fighting Discouragement
Scripture: "...do not be discouraged..."
Reflection:
If fear is about the future, discouragement is usually about the present or the past. The word used here means "to be shattered" or "broken." Discouragement happens when the process takes longer than you expected or when you hit a roadblock.
In any guaranteed process, there are stages. Just because the "product" hasn't appeared yet doesn't mean the "machinery" isn't working. Success requires the stamina to stay in the process even when you don't feel inspired.
Today’s Challenge:
Are you feeling "shattered" by a recent setback? Remember that Joshua was taking over after Moses' death. He had every reason to be discouraged, yet God told him to stay focused. Re-read your "Roadmap" today and remind yourself: The process is still working.

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07/01/2026

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTIONAL
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

A NEW BEGINNING: THE CURRENCY OF GRACE

Daily Devotional — Day 4
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
1 Peter 4:10

As we settle into the rhythm of 2026, it is easy to look at the massive goals ahead and feel "under-qualified." You might see the giants in your industry or the needs in your community and think, What do I have to offer? Today’s truth is liberating: God has already deposited the "start-up capital" for your success inside of you. You are not waiting to become someone else; you are learning to release the gifts and talents God has already tucked into your DNA.

You Are a Specialised Vessel:
In God’s economy, there is no such thing as a "useless" person.
The Bible describes God’s grace as "manifold",—which literally means "multi-faceted" or "many-colored." Just as light passes through a prism to create a spectrum of colours, God’s grace passes through your unique personality, background, and skills to develop a solution that only you can provide.
Your gifts are not just for your own "success"; they are the tools you use to "minister" to the world. In 2026, your fulfilment will be found at the intersection of your unique talent and someone else’s need.

Stewarding the Opportunity:
An opportunity is simply a "gift in search of a home." This year, God will bring opportunities across your path that perfectly match the gifts He gave you. You must have the “sniper’s instinct “ to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

* The Talent: Your ability to speak, organise, create, or encourage.
* The Stewardship: Your willingness to sharpen that talent and say "Yes" when the opportunity arises.
When you act as a "good steward," you are telling God: I trust what You put in me, and I will use it to transform the space around me.

Today’s Reflection:
Success in 2026 is not about competing with others; it’s about completing the assignment God gave you. You don't need someone else's "colour" of grace; your facet of the prism is precisely what is necessary for the "new thing" God is building.

Journal Prompt: List three things you are naturally good at or passionate about. How can you use one of those "colours of grace" to help someone else this week?

Daily Prayer:
Father, I thank You for the gifts and talents You have woven into my life. I repent for every time I have compared myself to others or hidden my light. Today, I choose to be a good steward of Your manifold grace. Please open my eyes to the opportunities in 2026 where my gifts can meet a need. Let me be a vessel that transforms lives for Your glory. Amen.

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05/01/2026

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTIONAL
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

A NEW BEGINNING: THE ARCHITECT OF SUCCESS.

Daily Devotional — Day 2
"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night... for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." — Joshua 1:8

Yesterday, we saw the "sprout"—the divine life beginning to break through the soil of 2026. Today, God speaks to us about the scaffolding. If your life is a "building in progress," then His Word is the blueprint and the structural support that keeps you from collapsing under the weight of your own blessings.
Success by Design, Not by Luck
In the world’s eyes, success is often viewed as a roll of the dice or a stroke of luck. But in the Kingdom of God, success is intentional. God told Joshua that success wouldn't just "happen" to him; Joshua would make his way prosperous by how he handled the Word.
In 2026, your success is tied to your connection with the Source. To "meditate" doesn't mean to sit in silence; the original Hebrew word implies muttering or speaking the Word to yourself. It is the process of building a mental and spiritual framework that can withstand any storm.
The Construction Site of the Mind
Every great building starts with a deep foundation. This year, God is calling you to:
* Speak the Blueprint: Keep His promises in your mouth. When the world predicts lack, you speak abundance. When the world predicts failure, you talk about victory.
* Work the Plan: Success comes from doing. As you meditate on the Word, God will give you the strategy for your business, your family, and your ministry.
* Trust the Architect: Even when the "building" looks unfinished—when the walls aren't up, and the roof is missing—trust that the Architect knows precisely what He is doing.
Today’s Reflection
True success in 2026 isn't just about reaching a destination; it’s about becoming a person who is so rooted in God’s Truth that you are unshakeable. You are not just building a career or a bank account; you are building a life that reflects the glory of God.
Journal Prompt: What is one area of your life where you feel "under construction"? Find one specific promise in the Bible to use as a "pillar" for that area today.
Daily Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You that You have called me to be successful and prosperous in every area of my life. Today, I commit to keeping Your Word in my heart and on my lips. Grant me the discipline to meditate on Your truths and the wisdom to apply them. I believe that as I follow Your blueprint, my life in 2026 will be a masterpiece for Your glory. Amen.
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04/01/2026

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTIONAL
By Rev Isaac Apenteng

A NEW BEGINNING: THE POWER OF THE SPROUT.

Daily Devotional — Day 1
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19

As we stand in the opening days of 2026, God is speaking a word of radical transformation. The imagery He uses in Isaiah is not of a finished skyscraper, but of something "springing forth." It is the image of a tender green sprout pushing through hard, sun-cracked earth.
The Miracle in the Wasteland
Often, we wait for our "new beginning" to look like a completed masterpiece before we believe it’s happening. But God’s new beginnings usually start in the "wilderness"—the places in our lives that feel dry, unproductive, or abandoned.
In 2026, God is asking you to look more closely. Do you see the minor signs of growth?
* A new idea that keeps returning to your mind.
* A renewed hunger for God’s Word.
* A door opening in a place you previously found closed.
Construction in Progress
Just as a seed must break its shell to grow, God is "building" your future right now. Imagine a construction site: it is often messy, loud, and looks like a heap of dust before the structure rises. You may feel like your life is "under construction"—unfinished and vulnerable.
Do not mistake the process for the result. The scaffolding of God’s grace is surrounding you. He is the Master Builder, and He is laying a foundation in you this year that can support the weight of the victory He has planned.
Today’s Reflection
The "rivers in the desert" mean that God provides the resources for what He starts. You don't have to provide the water; He is the Source. Your job is to believe in the sprout and trust the Builder.
Journal Prompt: What is one "small sprout" of a new beginning you’ve noticed this week? How can you protect and nurture that gift today?
Daily Prayer:
Lord, help me to see the 'new thing' You are doing in 2026. Give me eyes to see the sprout in the desert and the faith to trust Your construction process in my life. I am confident that what You have started, You will bring to a glorious completion. Amen.

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24/11/2025

JOSEPH’S GARMENTS.
A Devotional Guide For Purposeful Living.
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

“PROPHECIES, DREAMS, AND VISIONS”

“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:14‬ ‭NKJV‬.

As the year or season draws to an end, what have you done with the messages you received from the Lord?
The Bible and history show that those who paid attention to dreams, visions, and prophecies were more successful than those who did not.
Dreams, visions, and prophecies are sources of information. These revelations are the essence of the counsels, cautions, decisions, and several actions you must take or avoid to realise the best result. You are responsible for searching out the meanings of messages in all kinds of supernatural revelations and applying them to your advantage.
God gave Significant advantages to people through dreams, visions, and prophecies. A few examples in the bible are as follows:
Joseph saw greatness through dreams, and his understanding of dreams brought him to prominence.
Jesus escaped Herod's sword because of a dream.
Peter accepted the call to Cornelius's house in response to a vision.
Israel cried to God for deliverance from slavery in Egypt, because they believed in the prophecy God gave to their father, Abraham. Please don't ignore dreams, visions, and prophecies, because they are supernatural ways of getting information and advantages in life’s issues.
Some revelations may have nothing to do with others, but much to do with you. Contemplate your lifestyle, choices, and more after your dreams.
God has a purpose for every detail of information He brings into your life, so pay attention and do what is needed.
Do you know that the Holy Bible mentions five significant dreams that determined the course of Jesus’ life? What about the visions that directed the patriarchs, kings, prophets, priests, and apostles?
You have a responsibility to deal with all the information God sends to you.
You must understand that every supernatural revelation and its proper interpretation are grounded in sound scripture. Believe the Word of God, confess it daily, and obey with passion. Imagine your success and rehearse the process; it will surely come to pass.

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18/11/2025

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTIONAL
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

“PRAISE TO VICTORY.”
“Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.”
Psalms 47:1-3 NKJV

Our praise is not just a grateful response to victory, but the powerful sound that precedes and secures it.
Imagine the scene described in these opening lines of Psalm 47: a blaring noise, not of fear or lament, but of overwhelming joy. It’s a global standing ovation for the "Lord Most High."
The key phrase here is the "voice of triumph." This Psalm was likely sung after a significant military or spiritual victory. But notice the call comes first: "Clap your hands! Shout!"
This acclamation teaches us a profound truth about faith: Triumph is a sound before it is a sight.
We often wait until the battle is over, the debt is paid, or the diagnosis is precise to raise our voices in celebration. But the Psalmist insists that we bring the "voice of triumph" into the very middle of our struggle. Why? Because our King, the Lord Most High, is already "a great King over all the earth." He is not trying to win; He is the Victor.
The confidence found in verses 2 and 3 ("He is a great King," "He will subdue the peoples") is the fuel for our triumphant shout. When we praise God, we are not trying to convince Him to be powerful; we are reminding ourselves—and declaring to the world—that He is powerful, and His victory is assured.
When you feel surrounded by challenges, the temptation is to whisper doubts. But God invites you to shout triumph. When you clap your hands and shout for joy in anticipation of victory in difficult moments, you are affirming your faith and confidence in the might of the Lord, who has promised to be with you in all circumstances and establish your victory.

PRAYER:
Dear Father, I thank you for your faithful commitment and promise to be with me at all times. Forgive me for the times I have allowed fear to silence my praise. Today, I raise my voice of triumph and clap my hands in joy over every challenge, knowing that You are subduing my difficulties under my feet. Help me to praise You not just for the battles won, but for the victory You have already secured for me, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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30/10/2025

30/10/2025

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTION
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

THE PROPHETIC WORD.

When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing follows not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.
Deuteronomy 18:22.

The Bible is the book of prophecy. It is the infallible word of God that abides forever.
The end time is here, and these are the days of great deception.
The prophetic ministry is to build the church, not to instil fear, anxiety, and confusion in the lives of believers.

God is still using many great true prophets in our generation, but you should be warned that there are also wolves in sheep's clothing.

Again, there are a good number of zealous servants who lack the patience to wait on the Lord for the interpretation of prophetic revelations; they are like the sons of the prophets who tried to discourage Elisha from following Elijah in the last days of Elijah. They attempted to counsel Elisha with partial information, unaware of the promise of the double portion (2 Kings 2:3)
God, the author of prophecy, owns the proper interpretation and the wisdom to counsel His children appropriately.
Many revelations and prophecies have lost their essence due to hasty actions by ministers and servants who failed to seek guidance from the Word and the Holy Spirit.
Wrong interpretations and poor subsequent counsel have ruined many lives, visions, relationships, projects, and callings; beware.

You must evaluate every prophecy by the standard of the Bible, the ultimate authority on prophecy. Jesus gave the ministry of the prophet; therefore, the word of the prophet cannot and should not contradict the word of God.

In any case, if you received a word of prophecy, you have a responsibility to seek God's counsel to act appropriately. Any fear should draw you closer to God and make you seek His favour.
Do not deny the word of prophecy by hardening your heart and just wishing for its manifestation or otherwise.
Speak to your Father, be like King Hezekiah, take humble words to the Lord, and fear not.
Yours may be a revelation in dreams and visions; fear not.
What God expects is your sincere call in His name for deliverance.
Call upon Him in prayer and fasting. You must pray to bring the good in the revelation and stop the bad from happening.
God is merciful and faithful,
HE WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYER.

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28/10/2025

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTION
By Rev Isaac Apenteng

"Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him."
Isaiah 51:2.

“MOMENTS OF SOLITUDE.”
Loneliness has been a significant issue for many individuals. Loneliness is often portrayed in a negative light, rather than in a positive one. This notion usually reduces a positive appreciation, thereby missing the opportunity for introspection, rethinking, and reflection on God’s promises to relaunch or continue any vision or mission.
You may have experienced the kind of loneliness that makes you dread a repeated situation. You could experience that kind of loneliness that no one is aware of; you see everyone around you, but you may not know the relevance of anyone. Nobody seems to think like you; nobody sees what you see, so it has become difficult for you to attract what you need.
Have you ever thought that you need this situation at this time in your life? Most probably not, but the first assurance is that God has not left you all alone.
You need this loneliness to be different. It is good to know that you have no eye but the Lord's eye, no ear but the Lord's, no hand but the Lord's, and above all, no heart but the Lord's. That is the wisdom you need to go through this triumphantly. God is about to start something new or is taking you to a new dimension of what He has already begun, so He needs your loneliness to have uninterrupted communion with you.

All alone, left, in this alone, that is true; called alone, blessed alone and commissioned alone is also very accurate. It is for a purpose, and you must be able to discover this purpose to fulfil it, to the glory of God.
You must discover the purpose of your loneliness to experience the increase that glorifies God.
When God is through with what He is doing with you, He will use you to do it in others.
Don't be afraid, change is coming, and it has started with you. God will do what glorifies His name; you are alone for a reason.

Reflective insights.
1. Solitude as a "Filtering" Process: The text suggests that God often engineers moments of loneliness not as punishment, but as a deliberate way to clear distractions. Like Abraham being "called alone," it's a divine filtering process designed to remove dependencies on human opinion, resources, or vision, ensuring that the new dimension or mission that follows is purely God-ordained.
2. Communion Precedes Commission:
The theme highlights a clear biblical pattern: isolation is the necessary precursor to expansion. The purpose of having "uninterrupted communion" is to align your heart and vision solely with God’s, preparing you to handle the eventual increase and influence He is commissioning you for.
3. The True Cost of Dependence: The reflection on having "no eye but the Lord's eye" is profound. The loneliness you feel may actually be God stripping away the crutches of self-reliance, forcing you into a position of radical dependence where His wisdom and strength are the only viable options for triumph.

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15/10/2025

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTION
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

“RESTORATION.”
So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail to recover all.”
I Samuel 30:8 NKJV.

God has the ultimate power to restore to you the destiny that Satan sought to steal, kill, and destroy, and this is what He has done through the sacrificial death and resurrection of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
It is God's business to restore you to your divine mandate, but it’s your responsibility to recover what the enemy stole from you.
You are restored to your God-given destiny when you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and you must go on to recover your purpose through obedience to the word of God.
You must be deliberate in recovering because recovery requires purposeful action. Stop lamenting, begin strategising with prayer, and pursue recovery for all.
Restore the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
Psalms 51:12 NKJV
Begin your recovery by delighting yourself in the salvation freely given through faith in the Lord Jesus.

He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
Psalms 23:3 NKJV
When God restores your soul, He gives you the heart and mind to walk in His purpose for your life. You must believe and work out this purpose through work.

“His children will seek the favour of the poor, and his hands will restore his wealth.”
Job 20:10 NKJV
Your hands can restore your wealth. So don’t stop working.

“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust, my great army which I sent among you.”
Joel 2:25 NKJV
God restores "the years” (the seasons of opportunities) for you to recover what you lost in good work.

God has restored you to relationships, opportunities, etc. Walk in the spirit of restoration with a mindset to recover all that was wrongfully taken away from you.

WORK OUT WHAT GOD HAS WORKED IN YOU THROUGH CHRIST.

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13/10/2025

COVENANT LIFE DEVOTION
By Rev Isaac Apenteng.

WHY, O LORD?
Gideon told Him, “O my Lord, if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened? And where are all His miracles our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has forsaken us and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.”
Judges 6:13

You may be very aware of your present situation, but do you understand why you are here? Things don't just happen; there is always a cause for everything. You may not have control over what happens, but God does not exclude you from playing a part in that situation.
It is, therefore, necessary to ask questions to help you understand the journey so far. Time and chance will get you involved in the consequences of life. Gideon asked questions to understand why the nation was in distress, particularly why he needed to go into hiding to keep the little food to sustain life. It was clear that what he knew about God's mighty acts of deliverance had no reflection on his experience. When experience does not align with faith, you must ask the necessary questions, be patient to receive answers, and then go on to work out the solutions. It is also good to ask questions in good times to replicate and preserve a pleasant experience.
Don't just accept the status quo; find out the cause. Again, don't just enjoy the moment without considering how to bring it back or take it higher. God loves fellowship and worship and calls you to reason with Him. It is time to know His will and communicate it through prayerful conversations. You do not determine the content of prophecy, but your subsequent response shall define your benefit or otherwise.
God says, "Come, let us reason together.” You will recover your liberty.

Livinghope Covenant Church
Tema, Ghana 🇬🇭
+233243267710.