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30/05/2026

UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP
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A real relationship is not about dating, having s*x, using someone, then leaving when you’ve gotten what you want. That’s exploitation, not love. Real relationship is two people choosing each other with purpose and commitment, because “a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” Ecclesiastes 4:9. It’s built on three things: respect, trust, and responsibility. Respect means you value the person as a human being, not just their body or what they can give you. You don’t force, manipulate, or play games, since “love does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking” 1 Corinthians 13:5. Trust means you’re honest - no lies, no planning to run away after you’ve spent money or gotten s*x. “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy” Proverbs 12:22. Commitment means you’re there to build, not to break. You stay when things get hard and you solve problems together instead of abandoning the person. The reason many people in this generation don’t understand relationship is because they copy what they see in movies and music, they feel lonely so they accept any attention, and they think love is just s*x. But s*x without commitment only leaves both people broken. Before you enter any relationship, ask yourself: Do I respect this person when we’re not having fun? Would I still choose them if s*x and money were removed? Am I ready to be responsible for their heart, not just enjoy their body? If the answer is no, then don’t call it a relationship - call it what it really is. At the end of the day, relationship is two whole people walking together toward the same goal, “for if either of them falls, one can help the other up” Ecclesiastes 4:10. It’s about covering each other, growing each other, and protecting each other. Anything less than that is just a transaction.

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30/05/2026

ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jnr
www.fogtwgospel.org

TOPIC : Current Issues

SUB -TOPIC : Where Domestic Violence Is, Marital Death Is Inevitable

BIBLE TEXT : Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5 :33 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

DATE: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT :

(1). Ephesians 5:25 ESV - “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

(2). Ephesians 5:33 ESV - “...let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

(3). 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV - “Love is patient and kind... it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

QUOTE
“Home is God’s sanctuary, not Satan’s boxing ring. Where fists fly, love dies (By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jnr)

KEY DEFINITIONS

(1). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE : Any act of physical, verbal, or emotional harm between spouses that destroys trust, peace, and covenant.

(2). MARITAL DEATH : The state where love, trust, and intimacy are killed, leaving two strangers under one roof.

(3). REFUGE : God’s original design for home - a place of healing, rest, and safety. Psalm 91:1

CONNECTION - BIBLE TEXT ANALYSIS

(1). Ephesians 5:25 - Christ’s love for the church never bruised, shamed, or threatened. He washed, fed, and died for her. That’s the husband’s model.

(2). Ephesians 5:33 - Respect is commanded, but not through fear. A wife submits to a man who protects, not attacks her.

(3). 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 - Love does not get provoked. It does not hit, insult, or keep score. If your hands are faster than your tongue, love is absent.

So we have God’s pattern: Love like Christ. Respect in peace. The moment violence enters, that pattern breaks. And where God’s pattern breaks, marital death begins.

THE MYSTERY: THE SANCTUARY PRINCIPLE

God called marriage “one flesh” Genesis 2:24. One flesh means you don’t cut your own body. You don’t slap your own arm. You don’t curse your own leg.
David didn’t fight Goliath with stones alone. He fought with covenant understanding: “I come in the name of the LORD” 1 Sam 17:45.
Couples must fight for the marriage, not against each other. The enemy is outside the home, not inside the bedroom.

ILLUSTRATION

A man built a beautiful house with strong walls, roof, and gates. But he left one door open and called it “anger”. Every night, thieves entered through that door and stole furniture, peace, and finally the children’s joy.
The problem wasn’t the house. The problem was the open door. Domestic violence is that open door. Once it’s open, death enters.

THE DANGER OF VIOLENCE

Violence is never love. It starts with a slap, then shouting, then threats, then “no transport, no visit”, then separation, then divorce. Hosea 4:6 is true here too: Homes perish for lack of knowledge of God’s pattern.
You cannot build a home with the same hands you use to destroy it.

HOW TO GUARD YOUR HOME FROM VIOLENCE

(1). Choose understanding over reaction :

James 1:19 - Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

(2). Kill lies with truth :

Col 3:9 - Do not lie. Truth builds, lies destroy.

(3). Protect covenant :

Heb 13:4 - Marriage is honorable. Purity guards peace.

(4). Settle anger daily :

Eph 4:26 - Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath.

(5). Submit to God first :

Phil 2:3 - In humility count your spouse more significant than yourself.

THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PATTERN

When Christ is Lord of the home, violence has no seat. Isaiah 32:18 - “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” A Christ-centered home is a safe home.

TAKE NOTE

(1). Strength is for protection, not attack. Real men don’t hit. Real women don’t destroy.

(2). Abuse has no gender. Wrong is wrong whether husband and wife or wife and husband.

(3). God can heal dead marriages, but healing starts with repentance plus boundaries plus help.

(4). Safety comes before counseling. If blood is involved, run to safety first.

SELF-EXAMINATION

(1). When I’m angry, do my hands or my words become weapons?

(2). Does my spouse feel safe or scared around me?

(3). Am I building my home as a refuge, or turning it into a ring?

Always remember that Where domestic violence is, marital death is inevitable. But where Christ rules, peace prevails.

Always remember and never forget that : Home is God’s sanctuary, not Satan’s boxing ring. Where fists fly, love dies.

PRAYER :
Father, forgive every home where violence has replaced love. Heal every bruised heart, broken trust, and wounded marriage. Teach husbands to love like Christ and wives to respect in peace. Remove every spirit of anger, pride, and control from our homes. Make every house a refuge and not a ring. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DECLARATION

My home is a sanctuary of peace. I will love like Christ and respect without fear. My hands will protect, not attack. My words will build, not destroy. Violence has no place in my marriage. God’s peace rules my house.

ALTAR CALL - ETERNITY DECISION

If your home has become a war zone, turn to Jesus today. Surrender your anger, pride, and pain to Him. He is the Prince of Peace.

PRAY: Lord Jesus, be Lord over my home. Heal what violence has broken. Teach me Your pattern for marriage. Amen.

NEXT STEP

(1). Apologize today for one harsh word or action, even if it was “small”.

(2). Start a “Peace Scripture” list - Add Eph 5:25, 1 Cor 13:4, Prov 15:1 to your journal. Speak them daily.

(3). Share this Eternity Goal Devotional with a couple or friend who needs to choose peace over war.

Good morning, beloved.
Build a refuge, not a ring!

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29/05/2026

ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jnr
www.fogtwgospel.org

TOPIC :God's Will and Promises

SUB-TOPIC : Know the Right Word for the Battle

BIBLE TEXT : Ephesians 6:17; Luke 10:19; Hosea 4:6

DATE : Friday, May 29th, 2026

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT :

(1). Ephesians 6:17 ESV -“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

(2). Luke 10:19 ESV -“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”

(3). Hosea 4:6 ESV - “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”

QUOTE
“You don’t quote salvation verses at the war front. You quote war Scriptures. Lack of the Word is lack of victory ( By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jnr)

KEY DEFINITIONS

(1). WORD OF GOD : The living, active Scripture that is Spirit and weapon, Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 6:17

(2). WAR SCRIPTURE : Bible verses that declare authority, judgment, and victory over the enemy, Luke 10:19; Psalm 149:6

(3). LACK : Spiritual emptiness from neglect of God’s Word that leads to defeat, Hosea 4:6

CONNECTION -BIBLE TEXT ANALYSIS

(1). Ephesians 6:17- God calls the Word “the sword of the Spirit.” A sword is for battle, not display. Every believer is armed, but many don’t know how to use the weapon.

(2). Luke 10:19 - Jesus gave us authority over all the power of the enemy. He did not give us arguments. At the war front you enforce authority, you don’t preach salvation. Demons don’t repent; they submit to the Word of authority.

(3). Hosea 4:6- Defeat is traced to “lack of knowledge.” The man in our illustration quoted John 3:16. It is truth, but it was not the specific Word for that battle. When knowledge is lacking, victory is lacking.

So, we have the sword Ephesians 6:17. We have the authority Luke 10:19. The only reason we run is lack Hosea 4:6. Readiness is knowing the right Word for the right fight.

THE MYSTERY: SPECIFICITY IN SCRIPTURE

Salvation Scriptures like John 3:16 bring us into the Kingdom. War Scriptures enforce our dominion in the Kingdom. The Word is powerful, but wisdom demands we use the right Word for the right season.

David didn’t face Goliath with “God is love.” He faced him with “I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts” 1 Samuel 17:45.
Jesus didn’t tell the devil “God so loved the world” in the wilderness. He said “It is written… Get behind me, Satan” Matthew 4:4, 10.

Many believers are defeated not because the devil is strong, but because their mouth is empty when battle arises. The Word works, but specificity wins.

ILLUSTRATION

A masquerade came out from no where and ran into a group of people sitting down. Six ran away.
One stood and quoted John 3:16: “For God so loved the world..
The masquerade fell flat on the floor.
The masquerade stood up again. The man had no other Word. He ran too.

The problem wasn’t John 3:16. John 3:16 is truth for salvation. The problem was lack of the right Word for the fight. He had a verse, but he lacked war Scriptures. So when the masquerade rose again, he had nothing to enforce victory Luke 10:19.

THE DANGER OF LACK

To face battles empty is to guarantee defeat. The six ran because they had nothing. The one fell because what he had wasn’t for that fight. Hosea 4:6 is still active today: God’s people perish for lack of knowledge. You cannot Google Scripture when the masquerade appears.

HOW TO KNOW + USE THE RIGHT WORD FOR BATTLE

(1). Feed daily, not only in crisis :

Joshua 1:8- Meditate day and night. Build your arsenal before war comes.

(2). Categorize Scriptures :

Know verses for salvation, healing, provision, deliverance, and war.

(3). Hide them in your heart :

Psalm 119:11 -What’s inside you is what comes out under pressure.

(4). Speak them with faith :

Romans 10:8 -The Word must be in your mouth and heart. Faith + the Word = victory.

(5). Practice declarations :

Jesus declared Scripture aloud Matthew 4:4. Train your mouth daily.

THE ASSURANCE OF THE WORD

When the Word is in you, fear has no place. Isaiah 55:11 -God’s Word never returns empty. A believer loaded with Scripture does not beg the devil. He commands him, Luke 10:19. That is assurance.

TAKE NOTE

(1). John 3:16 saves, but war Scriptures enforce Ephesians 6:17.

(2). You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall to your level of training.

(3). The devil flees from the Word spoken in faith James 4:7, not from tears.

(4). Eternity goals require eternal truth. Empty believers cannot fulfill eternal purpose.

SELF-EXAMINATION

(1). What Scripture will I quote if fear attacks me right now?

(2). Do I have “war Scriptures” hidden in my heart according to Luke 10:19?

(3). Am I feeding on God’s Word daily or only when there’s trouble Hosea 4:6?

Always remember and never forget that: You don’t quote salvation verses at the war front. You quote war Scriptures. Lack of the Word is lack of victory

PRAYER
Father, forgive me for being empty when battles arise. Fill my heart and mouth with Your Word according to Ephesians 6:17. Teach me the right Scripture for every season. Let no masquerade find me defenseless. Make me a believer of the Word and of power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DECLARATION
My heart is filled with God’s Word. My mouth is loaded with Scripture. I know the right Word for every battle. I have authority over all the power of the enemy Luke 10:19. I resist the devil, and he flees from me. I stand, and I keep standing.

ALTAR CALL - ETERNITY DECISION
If you’ve been fighting battles empty-handed, turn to Jesus today. Receive His Word and His Spirit.

PRAY : Lord Jesus, fill me with Your Word. Teach me Scripture. Make my mouth a weapon for Your glory. Amen.

NEXT STEP

(1). Pick James 4:7 today. Write it. Speak it 7 times aloud.

(2). Start a “War Scripture” list in your Bible/journal. Add 1 verse daily.

(3). Share this EGD with someone who needs to be armed with the Word.

Good morning, beloved.
Remain armed with the Word!

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28/05/2026

ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn.
www.fogtwgospel.org

TOPIC : Mysteries of Salvation

SUB-TOPIC : Ready for Heaven or Just Talking About It?

BIBLE TEXT : Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 24:44

DATE : Thursday, May 29th, 2026

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT :

(1). Hebrews 9:27 ESV :
“And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,”

(2). 2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV :
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.”

(3). Matthew 24:44 ESV:
“Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

CONNECTION

Salvation is not just a word we speak. It is a reality that must reflect in how we live daily.

A conversation with a lady revealed a truth many people avoid. When asked, “Do you want to go to heaven?” she said yes. But when asked, “Would you like to die today?” she said no. Her reason was simple: “My way of life is not an assurance for me to make heaven today.”

Many people want heaven but are not willing to live for heaven. They want eternal life but are comfortable with a lifestyle that contradicts the life of Christ. That is a contradiction. If you truly desire heaven, your life must be aligned with the One who gives heaven.

The Bible is clear: death is appointed for all men, and after that comes judgment ,Hebrews 9:27. We will all stand before Christ to give account of how we lived 2 Corinthians 5:10. Jesus Himself said, “Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Matthew 24:44

Salvation is free, but it must be worked out with fear and trembling Philippians 2:12. It is not enough to desire heaven. You must live ready for it.

QUOTE
“It is easy to say you love heaven, but your lifestyle will prove if you are truly prepared for it”( By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn)

KEY DEFINITIONS

(1). SALVATION : Deliverance from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ, Ephesians 2:8-9

(2). READY : A state of being prepared in heart and lifestyle for the return of Christ or for death, Matthew 25:10

(3). ASSURANCE :
The confident hope of salvation based on God’s Word and a life of obedience,1 John 5:13

THE WORD

THE MYSTERIES OF SALVATION
Salvation is a gift, but it is also a call to transformation. Jesus saves us from sin, but He also saves us to live righteously. Many stop at the gift and ignore the call. That is why some say they love heaven but live as if hell does not exist.

THE DANGER OF UNPREPAREDNESS

To desire heaven and refuse to prepare for it is to deceive yourself. The lady in the story was honest. Her life did not match her confession. That is the state of many believers today. We quote scriptures, attend services, but our private lives do not reflect Christ.

HOW TO BE READ FOR HEAVEN

(1). Examine your life daily :

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas that do not align with God’s Word, Psalm 139:23-24

(2). Repent and forsake sin quickly :

Do not delay repentance. Today is the day of salvation, 2 Corinthians 6:2

(3). Live by the Word, not by feelings :

Feelings change, but the Word of God stands forever. Let it guide your choices, Psalm 119:105

(4). Pursue holiness without which no one will see the Lord :

Heaven is holy, and only the holy will dwell there, Hebrews 12:14; Revelation 21:27

(5). Stay connected to Jesus :

Apart from Him, you can do nothing, John 15:5. Abide in Him daily through prayer and the Word.

THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

When you are born again and walk in obedience, you have assurance. The Spirit bears witness with your spirit that you are a child of God ,Romans 8:16. That assurance does not produce carelessness. It produces a desire to please God in all things.

TAKE NOTE

(1). Saying you want heaven is not enough : Your lifestyle must prove it.

(2). Death is not the problem :

Unpreparedness is: Be ready every day as if Christ is coming today.

(3). Salvation is personal :

No one can stand in for you on judgment day.

(4).God’s grace empowers you to live right :

Grace is not a license to sin, but power to overcome sin, Titus 2:11-12

Ask yourself today :

(1). If I were to die today, am I sure of heaven?

(2). What part of my life does not reflect Christ?

(3). Am I living for eternity or just for today?

PRAYER

Lord Jesus, forgive me for every area of my life that does not reflect You. Cleanse my heart and make me ready for Your coming. Give me the grace to live holy and to walk in obedience daily. I choose to live for eternity, not just for today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DECLARATION

I am ready for heaven. My life is aligned with the Word of God. I walk in holiness, obedience, and assurance of salvation. Nothing will rob me of eternity with Christ.

ALTAR CALL - ETERNITY DECISION

If you are not sure of your salvation, do not wait. Jesus is calling you today. He died to give you eternal life, John 3:16

PRAY NOW : “Lord Jesus, I come to You as a sinner. Forgive me and wash me with Your blood. Make me new and write my name in the Book of Life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Amen.”
If you prayed that, believe you are saved, Romans 10:9-10

NEXT STEP

(1). Go through your life and surrender every area that does not reflect Christ.

(2). Spend 15 minutes daily in prayer and the Word to stay ready.

(3). Share your faith with someone who is not sure of heaven.

(4). Share this Eternity Goal Devotional with someone who needs to examine their walk with God.

Good morning, beloved.
Remain blessed!

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27/05/2026

ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn.
www.fogtwgospel.org

TOPIC : Categories of Sin and It's Consequences

SUB-TOPIC : The Lifestyle of Envy

BIBLE TEXT : Genesis 4:3-8; 1 Samuel 18:6-9; James 3:16

DATE : Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT

(1). Genesis 4:3 ESV :
“In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground.”

(2). 1 Samuel 18:8 ESV :
“And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, ‘They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands, and what more can he have but the kingdom?’”

(3). James 3:16 ESV :
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

CONNECTION

Envy is a quiet killer. It doesn’t shout like murder or steal like theft, but it eats the heart and poisons destiny. The Bible calls it “rottenness to the bones” Proverbs 14:30.

Genesis 4:3-8 shows Cain. God accepted Abel’s offering but not Cain’s. Instead of checking his own heart, Cain allowed envy to rise against his brother. Envy led to anger, and anger led to murder. Cain lost God’s favor, became a fugitive, and carried a mark of shame for life.

1 Samuel 18:6-9 shows King Saul. David had just defeated Goliath and the women sang, “Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” That comparison triggered envy in Saul. From that day, Saul stopped celebrating God’s victory and started plotting David’s death. Envy turned a king into a hunter of the innocent and cost him his throne and family.

James 3:16 gives the warning: where envy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. Envy says, “God’s goodness to them is unfair to me.” It blinds you to your own blessings and makes you an enemy of God’s plan for others.

QUOTE:
“Envy makes you mourn another man’s promotion while you miss your own visitation.” ( By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn)

KEY DEFINITIONS :

(1). ENVY : A painful or resentful feeling toward someone because of their advantage, success, or blessing, Proverbs 14:30.

(2). JEALOUSY : Fear of losing what you have. Envy desires what others have. Both destroy peace, James 3:14-16

(3). CONTENTMENT :
Godliness with satisfaction in what God has given you, 1 Timothy 6:6.

THE WORD

WHAT ENVY DOES ?

Envy blinds you to God’s grace in your life. Cain had an opportunity to repent and offer correctly, but he chose to compare. Saul had a kingdom, but he chose to envy a shepherd boy. Envy makes you focus on others’ progress instead of your own purpose.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF ENVY

(1). Broken relationships :

Cain killed Abel. Saul tried to kill David. Envy destroys family, friendships, and ministry partnerships.

(2). Loss of destiny :

Saul lost the kingdom because envy made him disobedient. Envy will make you fight God’s chosen vessels.

(3). Spiritual decay :

James 3:16 says envy opens the door to disorder and every vile practice. It corrupts your heart and your actions.

HOW TO COME OUT OF THE LIFESTYLE OF ENVY :

(1). Repent and acknowledge it :

Call it what it is. Confess it to God, 1 John 1:9

(2). Celebrate others genuinely :

Choose to rejoice when others are blessed. “Rejoice with those who rejoice” Romans 12:15

(3). Focus on your assignment :

God has a unique race for you, Hebrews 12:1. Comparison steals focus.

(4). Cultivate gratitude :

Envy grows where gratitude is absent. Count your blessings, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

(5). Fill your mind with God’s Word :

Envy feeds on insecurity. The Word reminds you that you are loved, chosen, and sufficient in Christ, Ephesians 1:4-6.

(4). Choose the God-Given Lifestyle :

God’s will is for you to walk in contentment, love, and purpose. When you trust that God’s plan for you is good, you stop envying others. You become free to bless others and be blessed yourself. A heart free from envy is a heart ready for God’s promotion.

TAKE NOTE

(1). Envy never stops at feelings :

It always leads to action, either against others or against yourself.

(2). You cannot fulfill your destiny while fighting someone else’s :

God’s blessings are not limited.

(3). Contentment is the antidote :

Godliness with contentment is great gain, 1 Timothy 6:6

(4). God sees your race:

Your promotion comes from Him, not from tearing others down, Psalm 75:6-7

Ask yourself today :

(1). Who am I secretly envious of, and why?

(2). Am I celebrating others’ success or resenting it?

(3). Am I running my race, or running in comparison?

Always remember and never forget that: Envy makes you mourn another man’s promotion while you miss your own visitation.

PRAYER

Father, forgive me for every root of envy in my heart. Cleanse me and set me free. Teach me to rejoice with others and to be content with what You have given me. Help me to focus on my assignment and to trust Your timing for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DECLARATION :
I reject the lifestyle of envy. I walk in contentment, love, and purpose. I celebrate others and trust God with my destiny. My heart is free, and my life will fulfill God’s plan.

ALTAR CALL - ETERNITY DECISION

If envy has taken root in your heart, Jesus can deliver you today. He gives a new heart and a new spirit, Ezekiel 36:26

PRAY NOW: “Lord Jesus, forgive me for envying others. Wash my heart and fill me with Your love and contentment. Help me to walk in Your will for my life. Amen.”
If you prayed that, believe He is healing your heart, Psalm 51:10

NEXT STEP

(1). Identify one person you struggle to rejoice for and intentionally bless them this week.

(2). Write down 5 things God has done for you and thank Him daily for them.

(3). Meditate on James 3:16-17 and ask the Holy Spirit to produce wisdom and peace in your heart.

(4). Share this Eternity Goal Devotional with someone battling comparison and envy.

Good morning, beloved.
Remain blessed!

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26/05/2026

ETERNITY GOAL DEVOTIONAL (EGD)
By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn.
www.fogtwgospel.org

TOPIC : Principles and Destiny

SUB-TOPIC : Uncontrolled Anger

BIBLE TEXT : Numbers 20:10-12; Exodus 3:10; Hebrews 12:1

DATE : Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE POINT :

“Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said to them, ‘Hear now, you rebels: shall we bring water for you out of this rock?’ Then Moses lifted up his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff... But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not believe in me, to uphold me as holy... you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.’” Numbers 20:10-12 ESV

“Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.”Exodus 3:10 ESV

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”Hebrews 12:1 ESV

CONNECTION :

These scriptures show how uncontrolled anger can interrupt God’s plan for your life.

Numbers 20:10-12 records Moses at Meribah. After 40 years of leading Israel, he was at the door of the Promised Land. Under pressure from the people’s complaints, he allowed anger to control him. Instead of speaking to the rock as God commanded, he struck it twice in anger and took glory to himself. God’s judgment was clear: “Because you did not believe me, to uphold me as holy… you shall not bring this assembly into the land.” One moment of anger cost Moses entry into the very destiny he was called to fulfill.

Exodus 3:10, reminds us of the assignment Moses was given:
“Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” God’s call was intentional, specific, and eternal in value. But calling alone does not guarantee fulfillment. Character determines whether you carry the assignment to completion.

Hebrews 12:1, gives the antidote: “Let us lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Anger is a weight and a sin that clings. It slows you down, distracts you, and can make you miss the finish line God set for you.

God’s blueprint is simple: He gives the vision, but He requires obedience and self-control to walk it out. Destiny is sensitive to character.

QUOTE :
“Anger may release your emotions for a moment, but it can destroy your assignment for a lifetime "( By Evangelist Abutu Jeremiah Jrn)

KEY DEFINITIONS :

(1). DESTINY : The divine purpose and plan God has ordained for your life before your birth, Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 2:10.

(2). ANGER : A strong emotional response to perceived wrong or provocation. When surrendered to God, it can drive justice; when uncontrolled, it destroys, Ephesians 4:26-27.

(3). SELF-CONTROL : The fruit of the Spirit that enables you to restrain emotions and act in obedience to God, Galatians 5:22-23.

THE WORD

THE GOAL OF DESTINY :

Your destiny is the assignment God wrote concerning you. Anything that stops you from fulfilling it is working against eternity’s plan. Uncontrolled anger is one of those things. It blinds, provokes wrong decisions, and makes you forfeit what God prepared for you.

THE TRUTH FROM MOSES LIFE :

Moses saw the burning bush, heard God’s voice, and walked in miracles for 40 years. He was at the door of destiny. But at Meribah, under pressure, he let anger take control. He reached the place and saw the land, but he did not enter.

Anger didn’t just cost him a moment. It cost him the fulfillment of a 40-year assignment.

THE WARNING FOR TODAY:

What Moses faced, many face today:

(1). A sharp word in anger that breaks a relationship God wanted to use for your growth.

(2). A violent outburst that lands you in a place you can’t recover from.

(3). A bitter heart that makes you miss divine instructions.

God will not let a man carry a nation if he cannot control himself.

HOW TO OVERCOME UNCONTROLLED ANGER :

(1). Recognize your trigger points:

Moses was provoked by people’s complaints. What provokes you?

(2). Pause before you act :

Anger rises fast, but wisdom waits. “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” James 1:19.

(3). Surrender it to God daily :

You cannot manage anger by willpower alone. The Holy Spirit produces self-control, Gal. 5:22-23.

(4). Make restitution where needed :

Undealt anger becomes a root of bitterness that defiles many, Heb. 12:15.

TAKE NOTE

(1). Anger is not the problem; uncontrolled anger is :

Righteous anger corrects, but uncontrolled anger destroys.

(2). Destiny requires discipline :

You cannot carry God’s purpose with an undisciplined temper.

(3). What you refuse to control will control you :

If you don’t rule your spirit, your spirit will ruin your future, Proverbs 25:28.

(4). Self-control protects your assignment :

One moment of discipline can preserve 40 years of purpose.

Ask yourself today :

(1). What situations trigger uncontrolled anger in me?

(2). Have I allowed anger to cost me relationships, opportunities, or peace?

(3). Am I relying on the Holy Spirit for self-control, or on my own strength?

Always remember and never forget that : Anger may release your emotions for a moment, but it can destroy your assignment for a lifetime

PRAYER :

Lord, I want to fulfill everything You have written concerning me. I refuse to let anger cut short my destiny. Teach me to be slow to anger and quick to obey. Take control of my emotions and let Your Spirit govern my reactions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DECLARATION :
I will not let uncontrolled anger destroy my destiny. I walk in the fruit of the Spirit, and I govern my emotions by the Word of God. My life will fulfill God’s purpose.

ALTAR CALL - ETERNITY DECISION

If anger has cost you peace, relationships, or direction, Jesus can heal and deliver you. He is our peace and gives power over every stronghold, 2 Corinthians 10:4.

PRAY NOW: “Lord Jesus, forgive me for letting anger control me. Break every root of bitterness in my heart. Fill me with Your Spirit and teach me self-control. Amen.”
If you prayed that, believe He is restoring you, Joel 2:25.

NEXT STEP

(1). Identify one situation that always makes you angry and bring it to God in prayer today.

(2). Memorize James 1:19 and practice it before you respond in tense moments.

(3). Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden root of bitterness and deal with it.

(4). Share this Eternity Goal Devotional with someone struggling with anger.

Good morning, beloved.
Remain blessed!

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