08/09/2026
ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah King
www.fogtwgospel.org
TOPIC : Current Global Happenings
SUB-TOPIC : Nigeria, Bad Governance and The Place of The Church
BIBLE TEXTS : Proverbs 29:2, Ezekiel 22:30, and Matthew 5:13-14
DATE : Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT :
(1). Proverbs 29:2,
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
(2). Ezekiel 22:30,
And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
(3). Matthew 5:13-14,
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour... Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
QUOTE
God is not looking for perfect politicians. He is looking for faithful people who will stand in the gap for a nation ( By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah King)
KEY DEFINITIONS
(1). Governance : The act of leading and managing a nation according to justice, wisdom, and the fear of God.
(2). Bad Governance : When leadership is driven by greed, selfishness, and oppression instead of service. It makes a people mourn.
(3). The Church : Not a building. God’s government on earth. Salt that preserves and Light that exposes.
CONNECTION - BIBLE TEXT ANALYSIS
(1). Proverbs 29:2 - The Law of Leadership Impact
Mysteries of Darkness :
When wickedness sits on the throne, the poor suffer first. The youth lose hope. The Church struggles to minister.
Mysteries of the Kingdom :
When righteousness rules, the people rejoice. Nations prosper when God-fearing men are in authority.
(2). Ezekiel 22:30 - The Law of the Gap Stander
Mysteries of Darkness :
God is looking for a man, but found none. So the land is exposed to destruction.
Mysteries of the kingdom :
God is still seeking for gap-standers. Intercessors, leaders, and reformers who will cry, pray, and act for their nation.
(3). Matthew 5:13-14 - The Law of Influence
Mysteries of Darkness :
When the Church becomes silent, the world grows darker and more corrupt.
Mysteries of the kingdom :
The Church is ordained to be salt and light. Where decay is, we preserve. Where darkness is, we shine.
DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
Beloved, the world is shaking.
Wars, economic collapse, confusion, and fear are on the rise.
And in Nigeria, the cry is louder : Bad Governance.
Fuel is high. Food is high. Jobs are scarce. Light is epileptic.
People are tired. Youths are angry. And many are asking, God, where is the Church?
Listen to me : God is not surprised.
He is shaking what can be shaken so that what cannot be shaken will remain. Hebrews 12:27
The Church is not called to run from a groaning nation. The Church is called to repair it.
A nation is like a sick body.
When governance fails, it’s like the head is sick.
And God’s prescription is not protest alone. It is the Church rising as salt and light.
The enemy wants the Church to only pray in four walls and ignore the streets.
But Jesus said we are the light of the World, not just the church.
ILLUSTRATION : THE LAMP IN A DARK VILLAGE
There was a village in total darkness. People were falling into pits and crying.
One man lit a lamp and started walking. Others followed the light and were saved.
That lamp is the Church.
Until we shine, Nigeria will keep stumbling in darkness.
NOW LISTEN TO THE 4 PRINCIPLES FOR THE CHURCH IN CURRENT GLOBAL HAPPENINGS
(1). The Principle of Interpretation - Daniel 2:27-28
The world has information but no interpretation.
Lesson : The Church must interpret global happenings with Scripture, not with fear. Say what God is saying.
(2). The Principle of Intercession - 1 Timothy 2:1-2,
Pray for kings and for all that are in authority...
Lesson : Every shaking is a call to deeper prayer. Pray for Nigeria’s leaders by name.
(3). The Principle of Influence - Genesis 41:38-41
Joseph entered government and saved a nation from famine.
Lesson : The Church must raise believers into governance, business, education, and media. Don’t just preach to the nation, lead the nation.
(4). The Principle of Compassion - Matthew 14:14
When Jesus saw the multitude, He was moved with compassion and healed them.
Lesson : When government fails to feed, the Church must feed. When systems fail, the Church must serve. That is how we win a nation.
FINAL CHARGE
Don’t just complain about Nigeria. Become the answer to Nigeria.
Don’t just watch global happenings. Discern what God is doing in them.
Eternity Goal is not only about saving souls for heaven.
It is about showing heaven on earth - in Nigeria and to the World.
God is looking for a man. Will He find you?
THE 3 DANGERS OF A SILENT CHURCH IN A SHAKING NATION
(1). Decay : Corruption spreads when salt loses its savour. Matthew 5:13
(2). Darkness: People grope with no direction when light is hidden.
(3). Destruction: God said in Ezekiel 22:30, I found none to stand in the gap.
THE 5 BLESSINGS OF A CHURCH THAT RISES NOW
(1). Preservation : Salt stops decay in a nation.
(2). Direction : Light gives the people a path. Proverbs 29:18
(3). Transformation : One righteous leader can change a system.
(4). Revival : Shakings push people to seek God.
(5). Glory : Haggai 2:7 I will fill this house with glory.
WHAT TO DO TODAY - FOGTW MANDATE
(1). Pray It : Spend Ten minutes praying for Three Nigerian leaders today.
(2). Be It : Refuse one act of corruption or cutting corners. Be salt in your office.
(3). Raise It : Mentor one young person for leadership and excellence.
(4). Serve It : Do one act of compassion in your community this week.
(5). Declare It : I am the light of my nation. I will not be hidden.
Always remember and never forget that : God is not looking for perfect politicians. He is looking for faithful people who will stand in the gap for a nation.
PRAYER
(1). Father, in Jesus name, forgive the Church for silence and compromise.
(2). Lord, raise righteous leaders in Nigeria who fear God and love the people.
(3). Father, make me a gap-stander for my nation.
(4). Let Eternity Goal be a light and solution in this generation.
(5). I receive grace to be salt and light in my sphere of influence. Amen.
ACTION STEP TODAY
(1). Study Proverbs 29:2, Ezekiel 22:30, and Matthew 5:13-14 today.
(2). Write down Three areas in Nigeria that burden your heart.
(3). Share this devotional with Two people and start a prayer point for Nigeria.
(4). Declare Seven times today, I am salt and light to my generation.
ALTAR CALL - COVENANT DECISION
Are you tired of watching your nation decay?
God wants to use you to repair it.
PRAY :
Lord Jesus, I surrender my life and my nation to You.
Use me as salt and light.
Make me a solution to Nigeria and to my generation.
In Jesus name. Amen.
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NEXT STEP FOR GROWTH
(1). This week, read Jeremiah 29, Ezekiel 22, and Matthew 5.
(2). This week, pray for Nigeria for Five minutes daily.
(3). Join or start a department in church that addresses societal needs.
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