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Reformers Inspired Center, Aba (2026)

04/10/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*

Zephaniah 1:14-3:20; Haggai; Zechariah 1:1-11

*THE REFINER’S FIRE*

By *Dr John Akpami*

Malachi 3:2–4 NKJV
2 “But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launderers’ soap.
3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness.
4 “Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to the Lord, as in the days of old, as in former years.

When we cry out for God to visit us, we often imagine blessings, miracles, and breakthroughs. But divine visitation doesn't always come in the way we expect. Sometimes, it comes as fire; a refining fire because before God uses a person, He must first purify such individual.

God refines us to remove the pollutants, the contaminants, the dead weights that dull our spiritual sensitivity and hinder our effectiveness. His goal is not just to make us feel better but to make us usable. The sons of Levi were purified so that their offerings would be acceptable to the Lord. In the same way, we must be cleansed to offer our lives in righteousness.

To refine is to improve, to perfect, and to restore something to its purest and highest state. Your calling is too precious to carry impurities. Your destiny is too weighty to be handled with casual Christianity. So yes, the fire may feel uncomfortable, but it is making room for power, for clarity of vision, and fulfillment of purpose.

If you truly long to be God's battle axe; His vessel of revival, then don't just pray saying, “Use me,” but pray and say, “Refine me o God.”

*Prayer*
Lord, refine me until everything in me that hinders Your purpose is burned away, and only Your glory remains in me.

30/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Amos 5-9; Obadiah 1:1-9

*LIVING A LIFE OF INTEGRITY 3*

By *Dr Clara Akpami*

Philippians 2:13 NKJV
For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Desire to live a life of integrity and pattern your daily activities and lifestyle to conform with integrity. You must be determined to experience it by the power of the Holy Spirit.

How to Develop Integrity
1 Know God intimately through reading and studying the word of God. The more you read with understanding, the more you derive the ability to conform with the word - Romans 12:2. Transformation comes as you renew your mind with God's word.

2 Allow the Holy Spirit to be at work in you. Give him the liberty to control your life and dictate your actions.

3 Get impartation of God's grace to be able to live a life of integrity through meditation on relevant Scriptures.

4 Get rid of things that are offensive to integrity. Don't pretend to be what you are not.

5 Do or obey God's word and be a model of integrity - James 1:21-25.

6 Fear God and hate evil.

Integrity is a virtue that should not be ignored but pursued and exhibited.
*Prayer*
Lord, help me to subdue my flesh to obey Your word. Lord help members of CTCFC worldwide to live lives of integrity.

29/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Joel 2:18-3:21; Amos 1-4

*LIVING A LIFE OF INTEGRITY 2*

By *Dr Clara Akpami*

Proverbs 11:5-8 NKJV
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, and the hope of the unjust perishes.
8 The righteous is delivered from trouble and it comes to the wicked instead.

Why do you need to live a life of integrity?
1 It makes your journey in life smooth. Hard life is avoided because you won't fall into trouble. Some people have ended up in prison or lost their jobs for a lack of it. Examination malpractices too has put some in jail or drop out of school.

2 It gives you opportunities. People of integrity are sought for in Churches, private and public organizations - Nehemiah 7:2. To keep people in charge of money, you need people of integrity.

3 You are saved from much trouble. You can be defended even in your absence.

4 Integrity is the best and lasting insurance. Proverbs 11:6 says ''Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust.” You can be given loan and contract based on your integrity.

5 Integrity helps you to be disciplined morally like Joseph was in Potiphar's house. It means, what you cannot do in the presence of people, you will also not do when you are left alone - Genesis 39:2-20.

Joseph went into prison for his integrity. But because it was for integrity, God was with him, and brought him out and honoured him. Your life of integrity will bring you to a place of plenty and honour.

*Prayer*
Father, deliver me from a life of deceit and eye service. Lord, help Your Church to shine with the life of integrity.

27/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Hosea 4-9

*WALKING IN INTIMACY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT*

By *Dr John Akpami*

John 16:7 NKJV
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

Another translation of our text says, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you.…” The Holy Spirit is not a mere influence; He is a Person who longs for fellowship. Jesus promised that the Comforter would come to guide, teach, and strengthen us. According to John 16:13, “When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”

Ten years after I got born again, I had a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything. What I learned in six months of walking with Him outweighed all my years of human effort. The key was intimacy.

When the Holy Spirit leads your life, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. He reveals mysteries, empowers you to live above struggles, and unfolds the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9–10 says, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard… the things God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.”

Without Him, life is dry and frustrating. With Him, it overflows with peace, direction, and divine power. Zechariah 4:6 says, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord.”

*Prayer*
O blessed Holy Spirit, I will draw closer to You today and always. Teach me to hear Your voice and walk in Your power.

24/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Daniel 4:28-7:12

*A BRAND PLUCKED FROM THE FIRE 1*

By *Bishop Mike Akpami*

Zechariah 3:1-10 NKJV
1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.
2 And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?”
3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel.
4 Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.”
5 And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the Lord stood by.
6 Then the Angel of the Lord admonished Joshua, saying,
7 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘If you will walk in My ways, and if you will keep My command, then you shall also judge My house, and likewise have charge of My courts; I will give you places to walk among these who stand here.
8 ‘Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, you and your companions who sit before you, for they are a wondrous sign; for behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.
9 For behold, the stone that I have laid before Joshua: upon the stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its inscription,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘And I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
10 In that day, says the Lord of hosts, ‘Everyone will invite his neighbor under his vine and under his fig tree.

Sometimes, when you are in a mess or a difficult situation, the world may treat you as inconsequential. People may overlook your presence or disregard your potential. This was the case with Joshua, the high priest, who stood before the angel of the Lord, yet his relevance was not immediately recognized. It took the Lord's intervention to highlight Joshua's standing and purpose.

Even in the midst of his mess, Joshua knew where to find cleansing and restoration—the presence of God. Instead of running from God, he ran into His arms of love. This principle holds true for many biblical figures: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all made mistakes but remained steadfast; the woman at the well in Samaria was in a mess but still stood; the Syro-Phoenician woman seemed unqualified but she persisted.

Your enemies, including the devil, may seem justified in their accusations, but their claims have no ultimate power over you. Satan attempted to bring Joshua's sin to judgment, yet God rebuked him immediately. God's protection over those in covenant with Him is absolute. God took a firm stand for Joshua because he was chosen and marked for divine purpose.

*Prayer*
Lord, even in the mess and trials of life, let me stand firm in your presence. Protect me from the accusations of the enemy, and remind me that I am chosen, redeemed and plucked from the fire.

23/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

WEDNESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Daniel 2:31-4:27

*WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND*

By *Dr John Akpami*

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Many battles are not fought in the physical but in the arena of the mind. The enemy’s strongest weapon is deception; planting lies that exalt themselves against God's truth. When you believe those lies, you become a prisoner of your own thoughts. But when you align your thinking with God's Word, you walk in freedom.

Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Your thoughts shape your life, your health, and your future. Negative thoughts can manifest in your emotions and even your body, but truth brings healing and peace. That's why Philippians 4:8 urges us to think on “whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.”

Victory begins when you pull down mental strongholds, lies that say, “I can't,” “I'm not enough,” or “God has forgotten me.” Replace them with God's affirmations: like Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ”, Psalm 139:14, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”, and Romans 8:31, “God is for me”. Guard your mind, for it is the battlefield of destiny. As your thoughts align with God's truth, your life will reflect His victory.

*Prayer*
Lord renew my mind with Your truth. I pull down every stranglehold of fear, doubt and deception. Fill me with thoughts that honour You.

15/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Ezekiel 25:1-28:10

*A DEVOTED AND HEARTFELT BIRTHDAY PRAYER FOR DADDY, DR JOHN ESUGA AKPAMI*

Heavenly Father, Giver of all life and wisdom, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude as we celebrate Your faithful servant, Dr. John Akpami. Sequel to the special day of his birth, we thank You Lord for the precious gift of his life. We thank You for the journey You have guided him on—from his studies to his skilled hands, from his compassionate heart to his dedicated spirit. Thank You for the countless lives he has touched, comforted,
and healed. He is a true reflection of Your mercy in a hurting world.

Lord, we ask for Your richest blessings to be poured upon him. Renew his strength like the eagle's. For every long hour and weary night, grant him restorative rest and vibrant energy. May he wake each morning with a renewed passion for his calling. Refresh his wisdom and insight. Guide his mind and hands with even greater precision and understanding. Bless his consultations and procedures, making him a channel for Your healing power.

Protect his heart with joy. Shield him from burnout and discouragement. Surround him with gratitude and love from family, friends, and patients, reminding him of the profound difference he makes. Bless his home with peace and laughter. May his time with loved ones be sweet, his relationships deep, and his personal life a source of constant joy and support.

Multiply his legacy. May the seeds of care he plants daily grow into a forest of wellness and hope in our community. Grant him many more years of health, purpose, and fulfillment. Father, as he marks another year, may he feel Your presence strongly, knowing that his work is seen, his sacrifice is valued, and his life is deeply loved—by You and by all who know him.

Let this new chapter of his life be his best yet, filled with divine favor, unexpected joys, and prosperous health. We pray all this in the mighty and gracious name of Jesus. Amen!

Happy Birthday, Dr. John Akpami!:

A Father.
A Mentor.
A Shepherd.
A Leader.
A Lifter.
A Joy-giver.
A Road mapper.

God's goodness shall follow you all the days of your life.

13/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Ezekiel 20:18-22:12

*WALKING IN THE SPIRIT 1*

By *Dr John Akpami*

Galatians 5:16-25 NKJV
16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

The Revised Standard Version of verse 16 of our text says, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh...” What then are the works of the flesh? Among others, the Bible in verses 19-21 of our text mentions fornication, adultery, hatred, bitterness, malice. If a man or woman wants to overcome these works of the flesh, the guarantee we have is that we first yield to manifesting the fruit of the spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control..., as stated in verses 22-23 of our text.

You choose to walk in love, walk in joy, walk in peace, walk in longsuffering, etc. And if you walk such that you manifest these fruits, you will overcome the work of the flesh. Thank God, light will always overcome darkness and life will always swallow up death in victory. In like manner, if you walk in the spirit, you will not gratify or give in to the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:24-25 says, “And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

*Prayer*
Holy Spirit, please guide my life so that I can manifest Your fruits in Jesus name.

10/09/2026

*DAILY DIVINE ENCOUNTER*

THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER, 2026

*DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR*
Ezekiel 9-12

*TAKING THE LIMITS OFF GOD*

By *Dr John Akpami*

Hebrews 11:1-3 NKJV
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Many times, we unknowingly restrict what God can do in our lives not because His power has boundaries, but because our faith does. Scripture reminds us that God meets us at the point of our expectation, not just our need. When we believe His Word and act on it, we remove the self-imposed barriers that hinder His work.

Faith is not mere agreement with God's promises; it is acting as if those promises are already fulfilled. Hebrews 11 recounts the extraordinary things achieved when ordinary people believed; lions' mouths were shut, the dead were raised, kingdoms were subdued. The size of the problem never intimidated God; it was people's willingness to believe that determined the outcome.

From medical impossibilities overturned to personal battles won, testimonies abound of God's power in the lives of those who dared to trust Him. Like David facing Goliath or Gideon leading a vastly outnumbered army, your confidence in God, spoken through your words, displayed in your attitude, and anchored in His promises can release heaven's intervention in your situation.

Do not abandon the dreams God placed in your heart simply because of current challenges. His promises are settled in heaven, and His arm is never too short to save. Today, give Him full permission to act in your life. Speak His Word boldly, believe it wholly, and watch Him exceed your expectations.

*Prayer*
Lord, I take the limits off You today. Do in my life all You have promised, beyond all I could ask or think.

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