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CAC Living Water Daily Devotional, Ibadan (2026)

24/05/2026

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
[Nigeria and Overseas]

THE LIVING WATER [January-December, 2026]

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE:
Sunday, 24th May, 2026
[Pentecost]

TOPIC:
PETER REFINING PROCESS

MEMORISE

But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren (Luke 22:32).

READ:
Luke 22:31-34; 54-62

Luke 22: 31-34

[31]. And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

[32]. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

[33]. But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”

[34]. Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”

Luke 22: 54-62

[54]. Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance.

[55]. Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

[56]. And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.”

[57]. But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

[58]. And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

[59]. Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.”

[60]. But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

[61]. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

[62]. So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

EXPOSITION

Peter's life is a testament to both faith and failure. After boldly declaring his loyalty, he denied Jesus three times, as Jesus had foretold (Matt. 26:34). This failure was deeply painful for Peter, but it led to a process of repentance and restoration, unlike Judas who only had a moment of remorse but failed woefully to repent. After Jesus' resurrection, He appeared to Peter, asking him three times, _Do you love me?_ (Jn. 21:15-17). This act of restoration allowed Peter to reaffirm his commitment and be healed from his shame.

Through this refining process, Peter became a powerful leader in the early Church. On the day of Pentecost, he preached boldly and three thousand people surrendered to the lordship of Jesus and were saved (Acts 2:41). Peter's story teaches us that God can use even our failures to shape and refine us for His purpose. It is a process that makes us God's own products. Don't jump the process. God's grace enables us to rise above our mistakes and become instruments for His glory. Like Peter, we can experience God's restoration and transformation, turning our weaknesses into strengths for His Kingdom (2 Cor. 12:9).

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, help me to truly turn back to You if/when I mess up. Heal me from shame, just like You did for Peter.

2. Father, as You shaped Peter for Your glory, shape me too. Give me courage to live out Your plan.

3. God, let Your grace turn my weaknesses into strengths and use me for Your work.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CACGHB: 366

8 7 8 7 & Ref

1. When the pow'r of God descended
On the day of Pentecost,
All the days of waiting ended,
They received the Holy Ghost.
O Lord, send the pow'r just now,
O Lord, send the pow'r just now,
O Lord, send the pow'r just now,
And baptize, every one.

2. Tongues of flame came down upon them,
And they preached the word in pow'r,
List'ning multitudes awaken'd
Turned to God that very hour.

3. We are waiting Holy Spirit
We are all of one accord,
Lord fulfil just now the promise
That is given in Thy Word

4. Fill and thrill us with thy presence,
Grant the blessing that we need
Flood our souls with wondrous glory,
While the pray'r of faith we plead.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Esther 3 - 5

AUTHOR
CAC, Christian Education Department

Stay blessed and fruitful for the glory of God

23/05/2026

ÌJỌ ÀPỌ́SÍTÉLÌ KRISTI
Naijiria àti Oke Okun

OMI IYE NAA, (January- December, 2026)

ABAMẸTA (Saturday),
MAY 23, 2026.

ÀKÒRÍ:
IWA IRẸLẸ DAFIDI

AKỌSORI:

Nigbana ni Samueli mu iwo ororo, o si fi yà a si ọ̀tọ larin awọn arakunrin rẹ̀; Ẹmi Oluwa si bà le Dafidi lati ọjọ na lọ, Samueli si dide, o si lọ si Rama (1 Samuẹli 16:13).

KA:
1 Samuẹli 16:1-13

[1]. OLUWA si wi fun Samueli pe, Yio ti pẹ to ti iwọ o fi ma kãnu Saulu, nigbati o jẹ pe, mo ti kọ̀ ọ lati ma jọba lori Israeli? Fi ororo kún iwo rẹ, ki o si lọ, emi o rán ọ tọ̀ Jesse ara Betlehemu: nitoriti emi ti ri ọba kan fun ara mi ninu awọn ọmọ rẹ̀.

[2]. Samueli si wi pe, Emi o ti ṣe lọ? bi Saulu ba gbọ́ yio si pa mi. Oluwa si wi fun u pe, mu ọdọ-malu kan li ọwọ́ rẹ, ki o si wipe, Emi wá rubọ si Oluwa.

[3]. Ki o si pe Jesse si ibi ẹbọ na, emi o si fi ohun ti iwọ o ṣe hàn ọ: iwọ o si ta ororo si ori ẹniti emi o da orukọ fun ọ.

[4]. Samueli si ṣe eyi ti Oluwa wi fun u, o sì wá si Betlehemu. Awọn agbà ilu na si bẹ̀ru nitori wiwá rẹ̀, nwọn si wipe, Alafia ki iwọ ba wá si bi?

[5]. On si dahùn wipe, Alafia ni: emi wá rubọ si Oluwa; ẹ ṣe ara nyin ni mimọ́, ki ẹ si wá pẹlu mi si ibi ẹbọ na. On si yà Jesse sí mimọ́, ati awọn ọmọ rẹ̀, o si pe wọn si ẹbọ na.

[6]. O si ṣe nigbati nwọn de, o ri Eliabu, o si wipe, nitotọ ẹni-àmi-ororo Oluwa mbẹ niwaju rẹ̀.

[7]. Ṣugbọn Oluwa wi fun Samueli pe, máṣe wo oju rẹ̀, tabi giga rẹ̀; nitoripe emi kọ̀ ọ: nitoriti Oluwa kì iwò bi enia ti nwò; enia a ma wò oju, Oluwa a ma wò ọkàn.

[8]. Jesse si pe Abinadabu, o si mu ki o kọja niwaju Samueli. On si wipe, Oluwa kò si yan eleyi.

[9]. Jesse si mu ki Ṣamma ki o kọja. On si wipe, Oluwa kò si yàn eyi.

[10]. Jesse si tun mu ki awọn ọmọ rẹ̀ mejeje kọja niwaju Samueli. Samueli si wi fun Jesse pe, Oluwa kò yan awọn wọnyi.

[11]. Samueli si bi Jesse lere pe, gbogbo awọn ọmọ rẹ li o wà nihin bi? On si dahun wipe, abikẹhin wọn li o kù, sa wõ, o nṣọ agutan. Samueli si wi fun Jesse pe, Ranṣẹ ki o si mu u wá: nitoripe awa kì yio joko t**i on o fi dé ihinyi.

[12]. O si ranṣẹ, o si mu u wá. On si jẹ ẹnipupa, ti o lẹwà loju, o si dara lati ma wò. Oluwa si wi fun u pe, Dide, ki o si fi ororo sà a li àmi: nitoripe on na li eyi.

[13]. Nigbana ni Samueli mu iwo ororo, o si fi yà a si ọ̀tọ larin awọn arakunrin rẹ̀; Ẹmi Oluwa si bà le Dafidi lati ọjọ na lọ, Samueli si dide, o si lọ si Rama.

ITUPALẸ:

Afi ororo yan Dafidi lati di ọba ṣugbọn ko joko sori itẹ ni kiakia naa. Ipa ọna si didi olori jẹ eyi to gùn to si kún fun ipenija. Lẹyin ifami-ororo yan rẹ, Dafidi sin/ṣiṣẹ labẹ ọba Sọọlu, o si koju ọpọlọpọ ipenija, eyi ti lilepa rẹ ati fifi ẹsun eke kan an jẹ ọkan lara rẹ. Ni awọn akoko yii, Dafidi kọ́ awọn ẹkọ pataki ti irẹlẹ, suuru ati igbẹkẹle ninu eto Ọlọrun (1 Sam. 16: 13; 24:6).

Bio ti lẹ jẹ pe Ọlọrun ni o yan Dafidi, ilana pipese rẹ silẹ fun didi ọba jẹ eyi ti ko yá ni kankan, o si nira. O sin laiwa okiki, o si n fi iwa irẹlẹ hàn ninu awọn iṣe rẹ (18:5). Nipasẹ awọn adanwo wọnyii, Dafidi gbẹkẹle akoko Ọlọrun, bi o ti mọ pe awọn eto ọlọrun jẹ pipe (O.D. 27: 14).

Irin-ajo Dafidi kọ́ wa ni awọn ẹkọ iyebiye: lati ni iwa irẹlẹ, lati sin pẹlu otitọ, koda nigba ti a ko ba yin wa, ati lati ni igbẹkẹle pe Ọlọrun yoo mu awọn ileri Rẹ ṣẹ ni akoko tiRẹ. Gẹgẹ bi adari, a pe wa lati gbẹkẹle ilana Ọlọrun ninu mimura wa silẹ fun awọn ohun to ga (Isa. 55: 8-9). Apẹẹrẹ Dafidi gba wa niyanju lati duro de Oluwa ki a si jẹ olootọ sibẹ, laiwo ti awọn ipenija naa.

Awọn koko Adura

1. Oluwa, ran mi lọwọ lati jẹ onirẹlẹ sibẹ, koda nigba ti a ba foju bintin wò tabi ti a n fọwọ ti ko tọ́ mu mi.

2. Oluwa, kọ mi lati sìn/ṣiṣẹ pẹlu otitọ ki n si kẹkọọ ni akoko diduro mi.

3. Ọlọrun fun mi ni ọkan bii ti Dafidi, eyi to n gbẹkẹle akoko Re fun igbega.

Orin Ti A Dabaa Fun Oni:
C.A.CGHB: 400

IRINWO

10 6 10 6 & Ref

Ọkan mi ti mura, Ọlọrun ọkan mi ti mura.
O.D. 57:7

1. Okan mi, a tun fi Jesu lo o
L'ekan si n'n'oro Re,
Nisisiyi, Oluwa, un o pinnu
Nki o ha gba Tire?

Mo fe, mo fe
B'Olorun se 'ranwo
Emi fe je tire
Eje Re 'yebiye lo fi ra mi,
Emi yo je Tire

2. Nipa or'-ofe l'em'o r'anu gba,
Mo jere ife Re.
Kristi Iwo li emi o gbagbo,
Uno si gbekele O.

3. Oluwa, Iwo mo ailera mi
Bi nko ti fe sako,
'Wo nikan lo le fun mi l'agbara
Lati josin fun O.

4. Oluwa f'or'ofe fun wa loni
Ka le jumo'korin:
Ki gbogbo wa so tokantokan pe,
Emi yo je ti Krist'.

5. Awon to t'o O wa nigba aye Re
Lati toro 'bukun,
“Mo fe" ni idahun ti won ri gba:
On na la gbokan le.

Amin.

Afikun Ibi kika Fun Oni:
Nehemiah 13 -- Esteri 1-2

23/05/2026

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
[Nigeria and Overseas]

THE LIVING WATER [January-December, 2026]

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE:
Saturday, 23rd May, 2026

TOPIC:
DAVID'S HUMILITY

MEMORISE

So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:13).

READ:
1 Samuel 16:1-13

[1]. Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.”

[2]. And Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” But the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’

[3]. Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you.”

[4]. So Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, “Do you come peaceably?”

[5]. And he said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice.

[6]. So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!”

[7]. But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

[8]. So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.”

[9]. Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.”

[10]. Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.”

[11]. And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.”

[12]. So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!”

[13]. Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

EXPOSITION

David was anointed to be king, but he did not immediately ascend to the throne. His path to leadership was long and filled with challenges. After his anointing, David served under king Saul, facing many hardships, including being pursued and wrongly accused. During these years, David learnt vital lessons in humility, patience, and trust in God's plan (1 Sam. 16:13; 24:6).

Although, David was chosen by God, the process of preparing him for kingship was slow and often difficult. He served without seeking recognition, showing humility in his actions (18:5). Through these trials, David trusted God's timing, knowing that God's plans are always perfect (Ps. 27-14).

David's journey teaches us valuable lessons: to embrace humility, to serve faithfully even when unappreciated, and to trust that God will fulfil His promises in His own time. As leaders, we are called to trust God's process in preparing us for greater things (Isa. 55:8-9). David's example encourages us to wait on the Lord and remain faithful, regardless of the challenges.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, help me remain humble, even when I am overlooked or mistreated.

2. Father, teach me to serve faithfully and learn in my time of waiting.

3. God, give me a heart like David's, trusting in Your timing for exaltation.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CACGHB: 400

10 6 10 6 & Ref

1. Once more, my soul, thy Saviour,
Thro' the Word Is offer'd full and free;
And now, O Lord, I must, I must decide:
Shall I accept of Thee?

Chorus:
I will! I will!
I will, God helping me,
I will O Lord be thine
Thy precious blood was shed
to purchase me
I will be wholly Thine!

2. By grace I will Thy mercy now receive,
Thy love my heart hath won;
On Thee, O Christ, I will, I will believe,
And trust in Thee alone!

3. Thou knowest, Lord, how very weak I am
And how I fear to stray;
For strength to serve I look to Thee alone
The strength Thou must supply!

4. And now, O Lord, give all with us today
The grace to join our song;
And from the heart to gladly with us say;
"I will to Christ belong!"

5. To all who came, when Thou wast here below
And said, "O Lord, wilt Thou?"
To them, "I will!" was ever Thy reply:
We rest upon it now.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Nehemiah 13 - Esther 1-2

AUTHOR
CAC, Christian Education Department

Stay blessed and fruitful for the glory of God

13/05/2026

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH [Nigeria and Overseas]

THE LIVING WATER (January-December 2026)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE:
Wednesday, 13th May, 2026

TOPIC: RUNNING WITH FOCUS

MEMORISE:
You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? - (Galatians 5:7)

READ:
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NKJV)

[24] Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

[25] And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

[26] Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air.

[27] But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

EXPOSITION:
The Christian life is like a race, where the goal is not just to finish but to win the prize – the eternal crown of glory and righteousness. Paul encourages us to run with purpose, like an athlete striving for victory (1 Corinthians 9:24). Our ultimate goal is heaven, and we must keep our eyes fixed on that eternal reward. Jesus says, I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day (John 9:4). This reminds us to make the most of our time on earth by diligently serving God and fulfilling His purpose for our lives.

It is easy to get distracted by worldly pursuits, but we must avoid anything that hinders our progress (Hebrews 12:1). Like a runner who focuses on the finish line, we must persevere, trusting in God's grace to help us complete the race. James 1:12 reminds us, Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life.

Though, we don't know how much time we have, we can make everyday count by living with purpose and commitment to our heavenly call (Philippians 3:14). May we not fail God and ourselves. Amen.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to run with focus, avoiding distractions that hinder my race.

2. Father, grant me the strength to persevere and stay true to Your purpose for my life.

3. Pray for more of God's power and presence in CAC Sophia Ajayi Region, in the life of our father, the Regional Superintendent, other officers and members at various levels, in Jesus' name.

RECOMMENDED HYMN:
GHB 723
HYMN 723 - HO, MY COMRADES! SEE THE SIGNAL

HOLD THE FORT 8.5.8.5.
But that which ye have, already hold fast till I come. - Rev. 2:25

1. Ho, my comrades! see the signal,
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!

CHORUS:
Hold the fort, for I am coming!
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
By Thy grace we will!

2. See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on:
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!

CHORUS:
Hold the fort, for I am coming!
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
By Thy grace we will!

3. See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader's name we'll triumph;
Over every foe!

CHORUS:
Hold the fort, for I am coming!
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
By Thy grace we will!

4. Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near:
Onward comes our great Com mander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!

CHORUS:
Hold the fort, for I am coming!
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
By Thy grace we will!

Amen.

EXTRA READING:
2 Chronicles 29-31

06/05/2026

ÌJỌ APOSTELI KRISTI
Nàìjíríà Àti Òkè Òkun

Omi Iye Náà
Tí o ní ipa rere lori aye ènìyàn.

*ATỌNISỌNA FUN ÀDÚRÀ OJOOJUMỌ*

OṢÙ Kínní si oṣù Kejila 2026
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Ọjọru (Wednesday) May 6, 2026
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Orin I.O.I. CAC 732 OJILELẸ̀Ẹ̀DẸ̀GBẸ̀RIN O DIN MẸ̀JỌ
8.7.8.7.D.
Ṣùgbọ́n ohunkóhun tí o jásí ère fún mi, àwọn ni mo ti ka si òfo, nítorí Kristi. Fili. 3:7

1 Jesu, mo gb'agbelebu mi
Ki nle ma to O leyin;
Otosi at'eni egan,
'Wo l'ohun gbogbo fun mi
Bi ini mi gbogbo segbe
Ti ero mi gbogbo pin
Sibe, oloro ni mo je!
T'emi ni Krist' at'orun.

2 Eda le ma wahala mi,
Y'o mu mi sunmo O ni;
Idanwo aye le ba mi,
Orun o mu 'simi wa,
Ibanuje ko le se nkan
Bi 'fe Re ba wa fun mi;
Ayo ko si le dun mo mi
B'iwo ko si ninu re

3 Okan mi, gba igbala re;
Bori ese at'eru;
F'ayo wa ni ipokipo,
Ma sise lo, ma weyin,
Ro t'emi t'o wa ninu Re
At' ife Baba si o!
W'Olugbala t'O ku fun o
Omo orun mase kun.

4 Nje koja lat' ore s'ogo
N'nu adura on 'gbagbo;
Ojo ailopin wa fun O,
Baba y'o mu o de 'be,
Ise re l'aye fere pin
Ojo ajo re nbuse,
Ireti y'o pada 'sayo,
Adura s'orin iyin.
Amin.
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Akori:
ÀWỌN OHUN TI ỌLỌ́RUN KO LE FARAMỌ/FARADA (II)
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Ka: I Kọ́ríńtì 10:1-13
1 NITORI emi kò fẹ ki ẹnyin ki o ṣe alaimọ, ara, bi gbogbo awọn baba wa ti wà labẹ àwọsánmà, ti gbogbo wọn si là okun já;

2 Ti a si baptisi gbogbo wọn si Mose nínú àwọsánmà ati ninu okun;

3 Ti gbogbo wọn si ti jẹ onjẹ ẹ̀mí kanna;

4 Ti gbogbo wọn si mu ohun mimu ẹmí kanna: nitoripe nwọn nmu ninu Apata ẹmí ti ntọ wọn lẹhin: Kristi si li Apata na.

5 Ṣugbọn ọpọlọpọ wọn ni inu Ọlọ́run kò dùn si: nitoripe a bì wọn ṣubú li aginju.

6 Nkan wọnyi si jasi àpẹẹrẹ fun awa, ki awaki o má bã ṣe ifẹkufẹ ohun buburu, gẹgẹ bi awọn pẹlu ti ṣe ifẹkufẹ.

7 Bẹni ki ẹnyin ki o má si jẹ àbọ̀riṣa, bi awọn miran ninu wọn; bi a ti kọ ọ pe, Awọn enia na joko lati jẹ ati lati mu, nwọn si dide lati ṣire.

8 Bẹni ki awa ki o máṣe ṣe àgbere gẹgẹ bi awọn miran ninu wọn ti ṣe, ti ẹgba-mọkanla-le-ẹgbẹrun enia si ṣubu ni ijọ kan.

9 Bẹni ki awa ki o máṣe dán Oluwa wò, gẹgẹ bi awọn miran ninu wọn ti dán a wò, ti a si fi ejò run wọn.

10 Bẹni ki ẹnyin ki o máṣe kùn, gẹgẹ bi awọn miran ninu wọn ti kùn, ti a si ti ọwọ oluparun run wọn.

11 Nkan wọnyi si ṣẹ si wọn bi àpẹrẹ fun wa: a si kọ̀wé wọn fun ikilọ awa ẹniti igbẹhin aiye de bá.

12 Nitorina ẹniti o ba rò pe on dúró, ki o kiyesara, ki o má ba ṣubu.

13 Kò si idanwò kan ti o ti ibá nyin, bikoṣe irú eyiti o mọ niwọn fun enia: ṣugbọn olododo li Ọlọ́run, ẹniti kì yio jẹ ki a dan nyin wò jù bi enyin ti le gbà; ṣugbọn ti yio si ṣe ọna atiyọ pẹ̀lú ninu idanwò na, ki ẹnyin ki o ba le gbà a.
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Akọsórí
Oku yin yoo ṣubu ni aginju yii ati gbogbo awọn ti a kà ninu yin, gẹgẹ bi iye gbogbo yin, lati ẹni ogun ọdún lọ ati ju bẹẹ lọ ti ẹ kùn si Mi
(Numeri 14: 29)
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Itupalẹ
Kikun tun jẹ iwa miiran Ọlọ́run alaaye korira. Ọgba ni oun ati ṣíṣe aroye nigba gbogbo. O jẹ bibeere nnkan ati fifi ehonu han ni ọna to le mu ibinu wá. O jẹ ṣíṣe aroye òdi nigba gbogbo ati nigbakugba. O jẹ iwa ainitẹlọrun pẹ̀lú ohun gbogbo, koda pẹ̀lú Ọlọ́run. Aposteli Pọ́ọ̀lù kilọ fun awọn onigbagbọ Majemu Tuntun lati ṣọra fun iwa ikorira yii (Num. 11: 1).

Dipo ṣíṣe aroye, Pọ́ọ̀lù gba wa niyanju pe: Ẹ máṣe aniyan ohunkohun, ṣugbọn ninu ohun gbogbo nipa adura ati ẹ̀bẹ̀ pẹ̀lú idupẹ, ẹ maa fi ibeere yin han fun Ọlọrun (Filp. 4:6). Eyi ni ọna ti o tọ ti o si jẹ ọna kristiẹni to jẹ ìtẹ́wọ́gbà lati ni ibaṣepọ pẹ̀lú Ọlọ́run. Nipa eyi, ati alaafia Ọlọ́run ti o ju ìmọ̀ràn gbogbo lọ, yoo sọ ọkàn ati ero yin ninu Kristi Jesu (ẹsẹ 7).

Awọn ti o maa n kun/ṣaroye ko ni ọkàn ọpẹ. Ko si ohun to maa n tẹ wọn lọrun. Dipo jíjẹ ọlọpẹ, wọn jẹ oponu/alainironu nla. Olufẹ, dipo ṣíṣe aroye nipa ohun ti Ọlọrun ko tii ṣe, njẹ o ti dúpẹ́ lọwọ Rẹ fún awọn ti O ti ṣe?
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Awọn Kókó Àdúrà
1. Dúpẹ́ lọwọ Ọlọ́run fun ohun gbogbo to ti pèsè fun anfaani wa.

2. Gbadura tako gbogbo ẹ̀mí ainitẹlọrun pẹ̀lú Ọlọ́run

3. Gbadura fun agbara Ọlọ́run ati iwalaaye Rẹ sii ni Ẹkun Gbooro Babalola ti Ìjọ Aposteli Kristi, ninu ayé baba wa, Alábòójútó ẹkun naa ati awọn òṣìṣẹ́ ati ọmọ ìjọ ni oniruuru ipele ni orúkọ Jesu.
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Àfikún Ibi Kika Fun Oni: 2 Kronika 4 - 7

06/05/2026

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
[Nigeria and Overseas]

THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2026)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE:
Wednesday, 6th May, 2025

TOPIC:
THINGS GOD CANNOT TOLERATE (II)

MEMORISE

The carcasses of you who have complained against Me shall fall in this wilderness, all of you who were numbered, according to your entire number, from twenty years old and above (Numbers 14:29).

READ:
1 Corinthians 10:1-13

[1]. Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea,

[2]. all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,

[3]. all ate the same spiritual food,

[4]. and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.

[5]. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.

[6]. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.

[7]. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.”

[8]. Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell;

[9]. nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents;

[10]. nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.

[11]. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

[12]. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

[13]. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

EXPOSITION

Murmuring is another attitude that the living God detests. It is equated with nagging. It is vexatious way of request, demand and protest. It is constant and consistent negative complaints. It is an attitude of dissatisfaction with everything, including God. Apostle Paul warned New Testament believers to beware of this hateful attitude (Num. 11:1).

Instead of complaints, Paul admonishes: _Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God_ (Php. 4:6). This is the ideal and acceptable Christian way of relating with God. By this, _the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus_ (v. 7).

Those who murmur lack the heart of thanksgiving. Nothing satisfies them. Instead of being grateful, they are great fools. Beloved, instead of giving too many complaints about what God hasn't done, have you ever thanked Him for those that He did?

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for all He has provided for our good.

2. Pray against every insatiable spirit of dissatisfaction with God.

3. Pray for more of God's power and presence in CAC Babalola Region, in the life of our father, the Regional Superintendent, other officers and members at various levels, in Jesus' name.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CACGHB: 732

8 7 8 7 D

1. Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave, and follow Thee;
Destitute, despis'd, forsaken,
Thou from hence my All shalt be:
Perish every fond ambition,
All I've sought, or hop'd, or known,
Yet how rich is my condition!
God and Heav'n are still my own!

2. Man may trouble and distress me,
'Twill but drive me to Thy breast;
Life with trials, hard may press me,
Heav'n's will bring me sweeter rest!
Oh! 'tis not in grief to harm me,
While Thy love is left to me!
Oh! 'twere not in joy to charm me,
Were that joy unmixed with Thee!

3. Take, my soul, thy full Salvation,
Rise o'er sin and fear and care;
Joy to find in every station,
Something still to do or bear,
Think what Spirit dwells within thee!
What a Father's smile is thine!
What a Saviour died to win thee!
Child of Heav'n, shouldst thou repine?

4. Haste then on from grace to glory,
Arm'd by faith, and wing'd by pray'r,
Heav'n Eternal Day's before thee,
God's own Hand shall guide thee
there!
Soon shall close thy earthly mission,
Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days,
Hope soon change to glad fruition,
Faith to sight and pray'r to praise.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
2 Chronicles 4 - 7

AUTHOR
CAC, Christian Education Department

Stay blessed and fruitful for the glory of God

02/05/2026

ÌJỌ ÀPỌ́SÍTÉLÌ KRISTI
Naijiria àti Oke Okun

OMI IYE NAA, (January- December, 2026)

ABAMẸTA (Saturday) MAY 2, 2026.

ÀKÒRÍ:
IJỌSIN NIPASẸ AWỌN ORIN-IYIN ATI SAAMU

AKỌSORI:

Ẹ má si ṣe mu waini li amupara, ninu eyiti rudurudu wà; ṣugbọn ẹ kún fun Ẹmí (Efesu 5:18)

KA:
Efesu 5:17-20

[17]. Nitorina ẹ máṣe jẹ alailoye, ṣugbọn ẹ mã moye ohun ti ifẹ Oluwa jasi.

[18]. Ẹ má si ṣe mu waini li amupara, ninu eyiti rudurudu wà; ṣugbọn ẹ kún fun Ẹmí;

[19]. Ẹ si mã bá ara nyin sọ̀rọ ninu psalmu, ati orin iyìn, ati orin ẹmí, ẹ mã kọrin, ki ẹ si mã kọrin didun li ọkàn nyin si Oluwa;

[20]. Ẹ mã dupẹ nigbagbogbo fun ohun gbogbo lọwọ Ọlọrun, ani Baba, li orukọ Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa;

ITUPALẸ:

Ìwé ni agbara pupọ; wọn a maa mu ọkan duroore, pe iwoye nija, wọn a maa mu ọgbọn duro/wà ni gbogbo iran. Ni Ayajọ ọjọ ka Iwe kan yii, a mọriri didara awọn ọ̀rọ̀/ohun ti a kọ silẹ ati agbara wọn lati ru iyipada soke. Lara awọn iwe to jẹ mímọ́ julọ ninu igbagbọ Kristiẹni ni awọn iwe orin ati iwe saamu, eyi ti ko duro gẹgẹ bi awọn iṣura litiresọ nikan bikoṣe pe o tun jẹ awọn itọni to ṣe iyebiye fun ijọsin ati
ironu tẹmi.

Pọọlu ní òye eyi gidigidi, ninu tubu, oun ati Sila gbe ohun wọn soke ninu akanṣe orin, bi wọn ti n pe iwalaaye Ọlọrun ati agbara Rẹ sọkalẹ (Iṣe 16:25-26). Awọn akanṣe orin/orin inu iwe ki i ṣe orin lasan; wọn ni itumọ to iinlẹ nipa ẹkọ imọ Ọrọ Ọlọrun, wọn si n rán wa leti giga julọ Ọlọrun ati ifẹ to ga julọ. Wọn a maa so wa pọ pẹlu Igbagbọ awọn to ti wa ṣaaju wa, eyi a si ma a mu oye wa nipa ijọsin ati ifọkansin dara sii.

Sibẹ, ọna ijọsin igbalode maa n ṣaaba rọpo ibọla fun awọn akanṣe orin pẹlu iṣafihan imọlara lasan. Awọn Saamu ati awọn akanṣe orin n muni pada si ọna ijọsin to bá bibeli mu -ọna ti a n gba ni Ibaṣepọ/isopọ pẹlu Ọlọrun to n gbe otitọ leke imọlara lasan. Ayajọ Ọjọ Ka Iwe kan n pe wa lati ṣe imuduro ati imọriri awọn akọsilẹ to tan imọlẹ si igbagbọ wa. A gbadura pe a o tun ṣawari ẹwa kikọ orin iyin ati ṣiṣaṣaro ninu Ọrọ Ọlọrun, bi a ti n sọ ijọsin di ọna igbe aye dipo iṣe igba gbogbo lọ.

Awọn koko Adura

1. Oluwa, mu itara mi fun ijọsin nipasẹ awọn orin iyin ati saamu jinlẹ sii, ki n ba le ni iriri Rẹ lọtun.

2. Baba, jẹ ki ijọsin mi o fẹsẹmulẹ ninu otitọ, ko maa ṣafihan ibọlafun ati idagba toju-u-bọ nipa tẹmi.

3. Ọlọrun, mu ijinlẹ ijọsin to n sọ ọkan ji bọsipo ninu awọn ile ati ijọ wa.

Orin Ti A Dabaa Fun Oni:
CACGHB 87

ORIN IKẸTADINLADỌRUN

6 6 6 6 8 8

Ẹ fi iyin fun Oluwa ----
OD. 146:1

1. A f'iyin ailopin
Fun Olorun Baba,
Fun ore aye wa
At' ireti t'orun,
O ran Qmo Re ayanfe
Lati ku fun ese aye.

2. A fiyin ailopin
Fun Olorun Omo
T'o f'eje Re ra wa,
Kuro ninu egbe,
Nisiyi, O wa, O njoba
O nri eso irora Re

3. A f'iyin ailopin
Fun Qlorun Emi,
Eni f'agbara Re
So elese d'aye;
O pari ise igbala
O si fayo Orun k'okan.

4. A f'ola ailopin
Fun Olodumare,
'Wo Ologo meta
Sugbon okan soso,
B'O ti ju imo wa lo ni,
A o ma f'igbagbo yin O,

Amin.

Afikun Ibi Kika Fun Oni:
1 Kronika 9 -13.

02/05/2026

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
[Nigeria and Overseas]

THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2026)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE:
Saturday, 2nd May, 2026
[Read a Book Day]

TOPIC:
WORSHIP THROUGH HYMNS AND PSALMS

MEMORISE

And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).

READ:
Ephesians 5:17-20

[17]. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

[18]. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,

[19]. speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

[20]. giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

EXPOSITION

Books hold immense power they shape minds, challenge perspectives, and preserve wisdom across generations. On Read a Book Day, we celebrate the richness of written words and their ability to inspire transformation. Among the most sacred texts in Christian faith are hymn books and the Book of Psalms, which serve not only as literary treasures but as profound guides for worship and spiritual reflection.

Paul understood this deeply. In prison. he and Silas lifted their voices in hymns invoking God's presence and power (Acts 16:25-26). Hymns are not mere songs they carry theological depth reminding us of God's sovereignty and steadfast love. They connect us to the faith of those who came before us, shaping our understanding of worship and devotion.

Yet, modern worship trends often replace the reverence of hymns with fleeting emotional expressions. The Psalms and classic hymns offer a return to biblical worship -- a way of engaging with God that prioritizes truth over mere feeling. Read a Book Day calls us to preserve and cherish the written works that illuminate our faith. May we rediscover the beauty of singing hymns and meditating on God's Word, making worship a lifestyle rather than an occasional practice.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, deepen my passion for worship through hymns and Psalms, that I may encounter You afresh.

2. Father, let my worship be rooted in truth, reflecting reverence and spiritual maturity.

3. God, restore the depth of heart-reviving worship in our homes and churches.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CACGHB: 87

6 6 6 6 8 8

1. We give immortal praise
To God the Father's love
For all our comforts here
And better hopes above,
He sent His own eternal Son;
To die for sins that man had done,

2. To God the Son belongs
Immortal glory too
Who bought us with His blood.
From everlasting Woe;
And now He lives, and now He reigns,
And sees the fruit of all His pains.

3. To God the Spirit's name
Immortal worship give,
Whose new- creating pow'r
Makes the dead sinner live .
His work completes the great design,
And fills the soul with joy divine.

4. Almighty God to Thee
Be endless honours done.
The undivided Three.
And the mysterious One.
Where reason fails, with all her pow'r
There faith prevails and love adores.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
1 Chronicles 9-13

AUTHOR
CAC, Christian Education Department.

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