Assemblies of God, Nigeria - Lugbe 1, Abuja

29/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: GIFT OF WAR HELPERS

📖 FURTHER READING
1 CHRONICLES 12:1–24

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war" (1 Chron. 12:1).

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
A one-man army has a short time to exist. Lack of war helpers prolongs battles. In the long run, that individual will eventually crumble. A one-man army has a short time to exist.

Saul's Dynasty collapsed due to a shortage of soldiers. War helpers are not liabilities but assets. They bring value to our lives. Verses 2 and 8 of our scriptures mentioned three values that war helpers bring:

1. Skilled:
War helpers are often
men of experience and
capacity.

2. Face of a Lion:
They are men who do not
fear the risk involved in
fighting to help others.

3. Swift Footed:
They are swift and
steadfast in their
decision. They are not
indecisive.

These characteristics made David and his men remain triumphant over their enemies. David had war helpers. These were men who were once with Saul but left him and stayed with David.

Saul failed not only because he disobeyed God, but at a time in his life, there were no men to fight for him because:

👉🏽 He was Insecure:
Insecure people see their war helpers as threats and rivals. Saul saw David that way.

👉🏽 He was not accommodating:
Saul lacked the skill to accommodate dissenting voices and diverse opinions; hence, they defected to David, where they found solace (1 Sam. 23:1).

Do you have men who will roll up their sleeves and bow their knees to God until they see you manifest God's purpose for your life?

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Life is warfare. Wars are not fought by individuals but by armies.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
Father, send me helpers of war who will not rest till my destiny is turned to me in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
1 CHRONICLES 7–10

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29/04/2026

28/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

TUESDAY 28TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: THE INVISIBLE BATTLE PLAN:

📖 FURTHER READING:
EXODUS 14:15–30

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you." (Isaiah 43:2).

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Look at the key verse again. It says, "When you pass through ..., not if you ..." God is saying that we will pass through the waters and fires. Ours may be figurative. The Israelites physically passed through the waters of a sea not a pond or a shallow stream.

Pharaoh had recovered quickly from the last plague and, with the last crack armies of Egypt, pursued the fleeing saints like a flood. Closer and closer they came and more fearful the Israelites became. Then God changed the battle plan. They saw the divine battle reordering. They knew that something was about to happen. And something did happen.

There were other instances where he reordered the formation of the battle, dictating who would be in front and who was at the rear, who would strike first and, in some cases, whether it was an instrument of war or of praise that would rout the enemies.

In our case, He does not always let us see the enemy or witness His reordering of the battle plan. We should be assured that whenever trouble brews and danger approaches, God is also feverishly at work.

As the Israelites passed through the waters without being swallowed, so shall we pass through all our trials without being swallowed. We shall meet on the other side of the 'Red Sea'!

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
He that keeps Israel neither sleeps nor slumbers and He will not suffer your feet to be taken.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
LORD, raise the faith of the saints who are surrounded by troubles on all sides and open their eyes to see that You are with them in the face of dangers in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
PSALMS 81, 88, 92–93

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26/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

SUNDAY 26TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: PROMISE KEEPERS

📖 FURTHER READING:
2 CORINTHIANS 1:17–20

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"For all the promises of God in Him, are Yes, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of God by us" (2 Cor. 1:20).

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Every child of God is expected to be a promise keeper, just like our Heavenly Father. In fact, our Lord Jesus Christ taught His disciples that their Yes should be Yes, and No should be No. Keeping promises is a mark of a true child of God.

So many believers today do not care about keeping their promises. The issues of broken marriages, wayward children, business failures, and a crisis-ridden society can be traced to a lack of integrity or a failure to keep promises.

Being a promise keeper means that your words are your bond. You are as good as your words. It forms the basis upon which one can be considered to be trustworthy, dependable, responsible, reliable, and credible.

The scope of the task of being a promise keeper begins with keeping the promises we made to God, ourselves, our spouses, friends, employers/employees, business associates, clients/customers, neighbours, relatives, church, electorates, communities and others.

Men must keep promises. Women must be promise keepers. Youth and children must be promise-keepers. Leaders must be promise keepers. God has always kept His promises. We must show that we belong to God by keeping our promises.

But as humans, should there be any cogent reason why promises cannot be kept, the believers should be able to inform the promisee (a person to whom a promise was made) why he or she could not fulfil the promise he made.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Do not make a promise you cannot or do not intend to keep.


🙏🏿 PRAYER:
LORD, help me always for my Yes to be Yes and my No to be No in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
PSALMS 73, 77-78

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25/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: WE HAVE AN ENDURING CITY

📖 FURTHER READING:
HEBREWS 11:8–10

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"But you have come to Zion mountain and to the city of God, who is alive. You have come to the city of Jerusalem, which is in *heaven. You have come to a place where there are thousands and thousands of happy angels all together. (Heb. 12:22.) Easy English Version (EEV)

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
If you have the opportunity to visit Israel, there are numerous amazing archaeological sites you can see. One of the most revealing is Tel Megiddo. This ancient city predates Israel's arrival in the land of Canaan, and is located near where the Battle of Armageddon will one day take place.

A series of excavations has revealed not less than twenty-six distinct cities built on the site, each one on top of the ruins of the preceding city. It is a stark illustration of the transient nature of things here on Earth. Nothing truly lasts forever in this world.

Yet as Christians, we have the hope of a "continuing city." We are promised a permanent, abiding, unending dwelling in Heaven in a place where there is no sin, no sickness, no night and no tears.

Not only is Heaven perfect now, it always will be:
"And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life" (Revelation 21:27).

The human mind with its finite understanding cannot grasp the full wonders of Heaven, but we do know that it will not only be perfect, but enduring. This life may be filled with things that do not last, but eternity with God, rejoicing in His presence, and praising and glorifying Him with perfect love will never end. The great glory of Heaven is that it will truly last forever.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
The only sure hope is not found in the things of this world, but in the promise of eternity.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
LORD, make me more heavenly conscious in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

📜 ONE-YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
1 CHRONICLES 3–5

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24/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

FRIDAY 24TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: A FEAST ONLY FOR THE SAVED

📖 FURTHER READING:
EXODUS 12:44–51

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the Passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof" (Exodus 12:48).

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Jesus fed over a thousand men at a time. At another time, He fed more than four thousand people. He healed many in Israel. He preached to the multitudes. But when it came to the Passover, He celebrated it only with His disciples. He did not even consider going home to His biological family to celebrate what was dictated by the Law of Moses as a family obligation.

This Passover feast, popularly known as the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, is not for everyone. It is for those who are God's covenant people. It is for those whose hearts have been circumcised by the Holy Spirit, with the fo****in of sin cut off, and the new man grafted in their hearts.

It is for those who appreciate the enormity of Christ's sacrifice for them. They know the Lord and the Lord knows them. They are a family, just as Jesus said (Mat. 12:48-50). They will not eat the Holy Communion carelessly or unworthily (1 Cor. 11:28-9).

Anyone who desires to partake in the Passover must be part of God's covenant plan, so it is that anyone who partakes in communion must first be born again and acknowledge it as a holy ordinance.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Blessed are those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
Thank You for saving me, Thank You my LORD, Thank You for saving me, Thank You my LORD. (Song)
Amen!

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
PSALMS 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87

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23/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

THURSDAY 23RD APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: THE EVILS INVOLVED IN NOT DWELLING IN GOD'S PRESENCE

📖 FURTHER READING:
MATTHEW 11:28–30

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"For the wages of sin are death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23)

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Today, we are encouraged to be in God's presence continuously. This will prevent the devil from attacking us, and it will also help us to receive direction from God. However, believers should bear in mind the implications of not dwelling in God's presence.

Not dwelling in God's presence can lead to:

1. Spiritual Death and Separation from God:
The ultimate consequence of not dwelling in God's presence is spiritual death, which is eternal separation from God. (Romans 6:23).

2. Loss of Guidance and Wisdom:
Without God's presence, individuals lack divine guidance and wisdom, leading to poor decisions and a misguided life. (Proverbs 3:5-6).

3. Moral Degradation and Sinful Behavior:
Moral Degradation. Absence from God's presence often results in moral degradation and a lifestyle dominated by sinful behaviour. (Galatians 5: 19-21).

4. Absence of Peace and Joy: Dwelling outside of God's presence can lead to an absence of inner peace and true joy. (Isaiah 48:22).

5. Vulnerability to Evil Forces: Susceptibility to Evil. Without the protection of God's presence, individuals are more susceptible to the influence of evil forces. (Ephesians 6:12).

6. Eternal Punishment: Ultimately, the Bible warns of eternal damnation for those who remain separated from God. (Matthew 25:41).

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
We are called to live a holy life. Believers will enjoy God's presence if they live a holy life.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
Oh LORD, I pray that You give me the grace to live a holy life daily so I can enjoy all the benefits of being in Your presence in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

📜 ONE-YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
1 CHRONICLES 1–2

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21/04/2026

National WM Day is upon us

Thanks for being the most wonderful wife
We could ever have asked for,
Thanks for being an amazing sister to us,
And thank you for being the best mother
To our children we could have dreamed of.

Go ahead and break barriers to your responsibilities!!!

21/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

TUESDAY 21ST APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: THE MOVE OF GOD IN THE NOW

📖 FURTHER READING:
JOEL 2:28–32

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19, NIV).

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
There is a tendency to look for God in the revivals of old, the miracles we heard about from men of God. And there's a tendency to expect Him only in the future when things get better. The truth is that God is moving right now. The move of God is not stuck in history, and it is not reserved for some perfect tomorrow.

It is happening in the present tense, and the question is not whether He is moving, the question is, can we perceive it? The danger is not that God won't move, but that we'll miss it because we're distracted consumed with busyness, fear, offence, or waiting for something that has already started.

God is healing hearts today. He is stirring up boldness in the quiet ones. He is awakening worship, stirring revival, reconciling families, and calling prodigal sons back to Himself.

His movement rarely announces itself with fireworks. It often shows up in quiet obedience, in whispered prayers, in small acts of faith that ripple through eternity. The move of God is not just coming, it's happening now.

What should our response be? Wake up our awareness. Ask God to open our eyes to what He is doing around us. Lay down our expectations. Join the movement and not wait for a better day or a louder sign. Sometimes his move looks different from what we pictured. Be part of this move.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
The move of God is not stuck in history, and it is not reserved for some perfect tomorrow.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
LORD, help me to be part of your move in this season in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

📜 ONE-YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
2 SAMUEL 1–4

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20/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

MONDAY 20TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: THE UNCHANGING RULES OF RIGHTEOUS LIVING

📖 FURTHER READING:
LEVITICUS 19:9–18

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16, NIV)

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Some people think of the Old Testament (especially the five Books of the Law, called the Torah) as archaic and inapplicable to Christians today. That is not true. It is only the rituals/ceremonies that are outdated since they were mere types fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.

Much of the Books in the Old Testament actually lay the foundation of righteousness as declared in the New Testament. God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament.

For instance, verses 9-10 of our text tell us to be intentionally merciful to the poor and to make provisions for them with our resources. Do not steal, lie or cheat one another (11-13). Do not oppress those who are weak; do not abuse the disabled (13-14). Do not pervert justice or show partiality in judgment (15), do not spread false rumour and do not endanger people's lives (15-16). Do not hate your brother in your heart and do not seek revenge (17-18).

These are covered in the New Testament and are always binding. These accord with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. This is the light that we shine before men that will make them glorify our Father in heaven (Matt. 5: 16).

The Jews were supposed to observe these and thus teach the nations the righteousness of God, but they abandoned them and clung to ceremonial rules. This brought God's anger on them.

When we ignore the fruit of the Spirit and the rules of righteous living, God will be angry with us despite our Christian ceremonies.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
The grace of God has appeared to us, teaching us to shun ungodliness, embrace and reflect the character of God.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
Father, save me from every form of self–righteousness and attitudes that do not glorify You in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
PSALMS 121, 123–125, 128–130

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20/04/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL

SUNDAY 19TH APRIL, 2026

TOPIC: THE BENEFITS OF BIBLICAL OBEDIENCE

📖 FURTHER READING:
GENESIS 22:16–18; EXODUS 12:23

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them" (Psalm 119:165)

🖊️ COMMENTARY:
Obedience is often linked with spiritual growth and maturity. Biblical obedience is essential for living a life that honours God and brings about positive outcomes for individuals and society.

For instance, Abraham's obedience brought blessings and ensured a prosperous lineage. Solomon's obedience led to God's promise to establish his kingdom and to answer his prayers for wisdom and discernment.

Today, believers need to know that there are many benefits involved in obeying God. Through obedience to God's word, individuals develop a deeper understanding of His will and purpose for their lives, leading to personal transformation and
character development.
Moreover, obedience to God's commands aligns individuals with His divine plan for their lives.

It is therefore essential for the believers' spiritual well-being, personal growth, and alignment with divine purposes. Obedience, therefore, is not just a duty but a pathway to receiving God's favour and experiencing His promises.

Obedience to God reflects one's trust and faith in God's wisdom and goodness. By obeying His command: individuals affirm their belief that God's ways are just and beneficial.

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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
It is the pathway to experiencing the fullness of God's blessings and ultimately, eternal life.

🙏🏿 PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, give me the grace to obey You daily to enjoy the benefits involved in obedience in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

📜 ONE-YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:
1 SAMUEL 28–31,
PSALM 18

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