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Celestial Church of Christ Losi-Oba "King's Parish", Ikorodu (2026)

12/09/2026

A Walkthrough — Sunday 13th September 2026 Bible Lessons

Scripture: Exodus 14:19–31 & 1 Corinthians 10:1–11

Topic: Miracles Are Not a Licence for Disobedience

Brethren, one of the greatest dangers in the life of a believer is to experience the power of God and still become careless with God. A person may receive healing, deliverance, protection, provision, or a powerful testimony, yet later turn away from the God who performed the miracle.

A miracle should bring us closer to God, not give us permission to disobey Him.

In today’s lesson, God delivered the children of Israel from the hands of Pharaoh. When the Egyptian army came after them, the Angel of God and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them. The presence of God came between Israel and their enemies (Exodus 14:19–20).

The cloud became darkness to the Egyptians but gave light to Israel. God was literally standing between His people and the enemy. Then the Red Sea opened, Israel walked through on dry ground, and the same sea that became their pathway became destruction to Pharaoh and his army.

Brethren, what a mighty miracle!

But 1 Corinthians 10 reminds us that the story did not end with the Red Sea. The same people who witnessed God's mighty power later became careless, rebellious, and disobedient.

Paul said these things “were our examples” and were written “for our admonition” (1 Corinthians 10:6, 11).

Brethren, this is where we must examine ourselves.

Some people have experienced great miracles from God, yet their hearts later return to things God has forbidden. Some receive deliverance but continue to keep strange spiritual attachments. Some mix the worship of God with practices that are completely contrary to His Word. Some have received powerful messages that saved them from danger, calamity, or sudden loss, yet later allow pride, greed, bitterness, or confusion to make them fight against the very work of God that once helped them.

How can the miracle that brought you closer to God become the reason you become careless with God?

Israel saw the Red Sea open, but they still fell into sin. They experienced God's provision, protection, and presence, yet some later worshipped idols and committed fornication. Paul says 23,000 fell in one day because of fornication (1 Corinthians 10:8), referring to the incident recorded in Numbers 25:1–9.

Brethren, miracles are not a licence for disobedience.

Your testimony does not mean you can live anyhow.

Your deliverance does not give you permission to return to the bo***ge God delivered you from.

Your position in the church does not make you above God's Word.

Your spiritual experience does not replace obedience.

Even those who stand before others as ministers, shepherds, prophets, evangelists, or workers must remember that God's gifts do not cancel God's standards.

The Bible says, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked” (Galatians 6:7).

Brethren, let our miracles produce gratitude. Let our deliverance produce obedience. Let our testimonies produce humility. Let every experience of God's power make us fear Him more, not less.

There is a lesson in Israel's deliverance that we must never forget: God did not bring them through the Red Sea so that they could return to Egypt in their hearts.

Perhaps God has delivered you from something. Perhaps He has fought battles for you that nobody knows about. Perhaps there are things you would not have survived without His mercy.

Do not forget your Deliverer.

The God who stood between Israel and Pharaoh is still able to stand between us and every enemy. But after God delivers us, let us not turn around and become enemies of His commandments.

Brethren, our greatest testimony is not only that God performed a miracle for us. Our greatest testimony is that after the miracle, we remained faithful to Him.

Let us therefore examine ourselves today.

Are we using God's blessings to serve Him or to oppose His will?

Are our testimonies drawing us closer to God or making us spiritually careless?

May we never enjoy God's miracles and lose our souls.

May our miracles never become our idols.

And may we never forget the God who delivered us.

Gracious Father, we thank You for every miracle, every deliverance, every protection, and every battle You have fought for us. Lord, continue to stand between us and every enemy seeking our destruction. Deliver us from every hidden and visible power of darkness, and let no enemy prevail over us. Keep our hearts with You. Do not allow our blessings, testimonies, positions, or spiritual experiences to make us disobedient. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

11/09/2026

A Walkthrough — Friday, 11th September 2026 Bible Lesson

Scripture: Acts 13:1–12

Topic: God’s Call Must Not Die in You

Brethren, every genuine call of God carries a purpose. When God places an assignment upon a person, it is not meant to remain unused. The call is meant to be lived, obeyed, and fulfilled. What God has deposited in you must not die in you.

In Antioch, the brethren were worshipping the Lord, fasting and praying. Then the Holy Spirit said, “Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them” (Acts 13:2). They did not ignore the call. They prayed, laid hands on them, sent them out, and they went to preach the Gospel.

But as soon as they began the work, opposition appeared. Elymas the sorcerer resisted them and tried to turn the governor away from the faith (Acts 13:8). The call of God did not prevent opposition from coming. But opposition did not stop the call.

Brethren, this is where many people give up. They receive a call, begin the work, and when opposition comes, they become afraid and withdraw. Some allow criticism, disappointment, rejection, persecution, or the actions of people to kill what God placed in them.

But God told Joshua, “Be strong and of a good courage… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:9). And Jesus said, “I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world” (Matthew 28:20).

If God has called you, do not run because somebody is opposing you.

Paul stood against Elymas because the Gospel was being resisted. He did not fight because of personal anger; he stood because someone was trying to turn another person away from the truth.

Brethren, those who deliberately oppose the truth of the Gospel and lead people away from Christ should not mistake God's patience for God's approval. Elymas was confronted, and his blindness became a serious warning. The Bible says, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked” (Galatians 6:7).

This is also a warning to every false prophet and every preacher who has turned the things of God into personal gain: repent while there is still time. God sees the heart, and divine judgment belongs to Him. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:10).

But brethren, the message is also for us: Do not allow the opposition of others to kill your own calling.

If God has called you to serve, serve.
If He has called you to preach, preach.
If He has called you to pray, pray.
If He has called you to encourage, encourage.
If He has called you to lead, lead with humility.

Do not bury your calling because of people.

Remember the words of Paul: “Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16).

Brethren, let us ask ourselves today: What has God called me to do, and have I allowed something or someone to make me abandon it?

Rise again. Pray again. Stand again. Serve again.

The call God has placed in you must not die in you.

Gracious Father, thank You for every gift, calling, and assignment You have placed in our lives. Please revive every dying calling in us. Remove fear, discouragement, disappointment, and every form of distraction that is making us abandon Your work. Give us courage to stand for the truth without hatred, wisdom to face opposition without fear, and grace to remain faithful until our assignment is fulfilled. May the calling You have placed in us never die. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

09/09/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Wednesday 9th September, 2026

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1–12

Topic: I Will Walk Among You

There is a special kind of confidence that comes when you know God is with you. Life may not always be easy, and battles may come, but the presence of God changes the way we face them.

The greatest blessing is not what God puts in our hands. The greatest blessing is God Himself.

In Leviticus 26:1–12, God called His people to turn away from idols, honour Him and walk in His ways. Then He gave them promises of provision, peace, safety, fruitfulness and victory.

He said:

«“If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them…” — Leviticus 26:3»

And then came the greatest promise:

«“And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.” — Leviticus 26:12»

Brethren, God was not only promising them blessings; He was promising them His presence.

He promised:

«“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid.” — Leviticus 26:6»

And:

«“Ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you…” — Leviticus 26:7»

Why?

Because the God who walks with His people is greater than whatever walks against them.

David faced Goliath because he knew God was with him (1 Samuel 17:45–47).

Elisha told his frightened servant:

«“Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” — 2 Kings 6:16»

Brethren, what we see is not always the whole story.

Some of us have experienced loss.

Some have faced disappointment.

Some have been embarrassed or disgraced.

Some have prayed for victory over the same battle for a long time.

But do not allow your present situation to make you forget God's presence.

If God is with you, your story is not finished.

If God walks with you, fear should not rule you.

If God walks with you, defeat should not define you.

If God walks with you, disgrace does not have the final word.

Romans 8:31 says:

«“If God be for us, who can be against us?”»

But brethren, there is also a responsibility.

God said:

“If ye walk in my statutes…”

We cannot deliberately walk away from God and still expect to enjoy the fullness of walking with Him.

His presence calls us to obedience.
His grace calls us to holiness.
His love calls us to faithfulness.

So let us return to God.

Let us return to prayer.

Let us return to His Word.

Let us return to holiness.

Let us return to confidence in Him.

Brethren, why should we live like orphans when God has said, “I will walk among you”?

Why surrender when God is with us?

Why remain in fear when He has promised peace?

Why accept defeat when our God is the God of victory?

Let us walk with Him, trust Him and obey Him.

God is with us.
God walks among us.
And our story is still in His hands.

Gracious Father, thank You for Your promise to walk among Your people. Let Your presence be real in our lives. Remove fear, defeat, shame and discouragement from us. Restore what has been lost, strengthen the weak, lift those who have been brought low, and give victory to those facing battles. Help us to walk in obedience and holiness. Let Your presence bring peace, protection, fruitfulness and victory into our homes and lives. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

05/09/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Sunday 6th September, 2026

Scripture: Genesis 46:1–7 & Acts 2:29–41

Topic: When God Speaks, Respond

There is a difference between hearing God's voice and responding to God's voice.

Two people can hear the same Word, understand the same message and receive the same warning, yet respond differently. One may humble himself and change, while another may defend his ways, give excuses and continue doing what God has asked him to leave.

Genesis 46:1–7 tells us about Jacob as he prepared to go down to Egypt to see Joseph. Before making the journey, Jacob stopped at Beersheba and offered sacrifices to God.

God then spoke to him:

«“Jacob, Jacob… Fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation.” — Genesis 46:3»

Jacob heard God, received His assurance and continued the journey.

He did not allow fear to stop him from obeying God's direction.

God had spoken, and Jacob responded.

Now let us come to Acts 2.

Peter preached boldly about Jesus Christ, His death, resurrection and Lordship. The people were convicted in their hearts and asked:

«“Men and brethren, what shall we do?” — Acts 2:37»

Peter told them:

«“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.” — Acts 2:38»

And about three thousand people gladly received the Word and were baptized.

They heard the same message.

But instead of defending themselves, they asked:

“What shall we do?”

Brethren, that question reveals a heart that is ready to change.

A person who truly wants God does not only ask, “Is this really wrong?”

He also asks:

“Lord, what do You want me to change?”

This is where we must examine ourselves.

When God's Word exposes our attitude, do we repent or defend ourselves?

When God shows us something wrong in our lives, do we change or begin to give excuses?

When we are corrected, do we humble ourselves or attack the person who corrected us?

When Scripture confronts our lifestyle, do we submit to it or look for another interpretation that makes us comfortable?

Brethren, the problem is not always that people do not know the truth. Sometimes they know the truth but do not want to surrender to it.

And this is becoming a serious problem in our society and even in our churches.

Sin is given different names.

Wrong behaviour is defended.

People say, “Everybody is doing it.”

“I am only human.”

“God understands me.”

“That is just how I am.”

“Don't judge me.”

“We are under grace.”

But grace was never given to help us defend sin.

Grace was given to help us leave sin and live for Christ.

The people in Acts 2 did not defend themselves when the Word convicted them.

They responded.

And Jacob did not allow fear to make him reject God's direction.

He responded.

Brethren, God can speak the same truth to two people, but their response can reveal two completely different hearts.

One person hears:

“Repent.”

And says, “Lord, forgive me. I will change.”

Another hears the same word and says:

“But what about this person?”

“Everybody does it.”

“There is nothing wrong with it.”

“You don't understand my situation.”

The first person is looking for transformation.

The second person is looking for justification.

There is a great difference.

David sinned, but when Nathan confronted him, he said:

«“I have sinned against the LORD.” — 2 Samuel 12:13»

Saul, however, was confronted by Samuel and began giving explanations and excuses for his disobedience (1 Samuel 15:13–24).

Both were confronted.

But their responses were different.

Brethren, God is not looking for people who can explain every wrong thing they do.

He is looking for people who can say:

“Lord, I was wrong. Change me.”

The mark of a person who truly wants to follow Christ is not that he never makes mistakes.

It is that when God reveals the mistake, he is willing to repent.

Tonight, let us stop asking only:

“Who is right?”

Let us ask:

“What is God saying to me?”

Because the greatest danger is not hearing a difficult Word.

The greatest danger is hearing it repeatedly and becoming comfortable with disobedience.

Hebrews 3:15 says:

«“Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts…”»

Brethren, when God speaks, respond.

Gracious Father, give us hearts that can hear Your voice and respond in obedience. Remove every pride, excuse and justification that keeps us from changing. Whenever Your Word exposes something wrong in us, give us the humility to repent instead of defending ourselves. Help us not to use grace as an excuse for sin, but as the strength to live a new life in Christ. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

04/09/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Friday 4th September, 2026

Scripture: Acts 15:5–20

Topic: Grace, Not the Yoke

There are times when people sincerely want to understand God's Word, but differences in understanding can bring arguments, resentment and division. Acts 15 shows us how the early Church handled one of such difficult matters with humility, wisdom and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 15:5, some believers taught that Gentile converts must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses. This brought serious disagreement among the believers.

The apostles and elders therefore gathered together to consider the matter.

Peter stood up and reminded them that God had already accepted the Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit. Then he asked:

“Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?” — Acts 15:10

Peter was not saying that the law of Moses was evil.

He was saying that the law should not be placed upon believers as a yoke, as though keeping the Mosaic law is what makes a person accepted or saved by God.

Then he declared:

“But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved…” — Acts 15:11

Brethren, this is the beauty of grace.

Grace does not mean that God's law has become meaningless.

Grace means that we are no longer trying to earn salvation by keeping the law.

Christ has fulfilled what the law pointed toward, and we now live under the New Covenant through Him.

Jesus did not come to encourage lawlessness. He said:

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” — Matthew 5:17

So we must understand the balance.

Grace does not discard God's standard, but God's standard must not become a yoke that replaces Christ.

At the same time, brethren, we must be careful not to abuse the word grace.

If someone uses grace to justify fornication, hatred, dishonesty, unforgiveness, wickedness or deliberate disobedience to God, that person has misunderstood grace.

Grace saves us from the guilt and power of sin; it does not give us permission to love sin.

A person who says, “I am under grace, so I can live anyhow,” is still under a yoke—the yoke of sin.

Christ did not set us free so that we could return to the very things that were destroying us.

Brethren, this is why we need wisdom.

There may be genuine disagreements among us about the law, traditions, practices and how certain Scriptures should be understood.

Argument may occur.

But let us learn from Acts 15.

Peter spoke.

Others listened.

Paul and Barnabas testified.

James examined the matter through Scripture.

And together they reached a godly conclusion.

They did not destroy one another because they had different opinions.

They did not allow disagreement to become hatred.

They did not allow doctrine to become a weapon against their brethren.

Let us also learn to disagree without becoming enemies.

When there is a difficult matter, let us sit down.

Let us open the Scriptures.

Let us pray.

Let us listen.

Let us allow the Holy Spirit to guide us.

Because the goal is not “I must win the argument.”

The goal is:

“How can we know the truth and remain faithful to Christ?”

Brethren, the Christian life is not about being under the yoke of the Mosaic law, neither is it about abusing grace.

We are under grace, and grace calls us to a new life.

Romans 6:14 says:

“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”

What a beautiful freedom!

We are not saved because we are perfect.

We are saved by the grace of Christ.

Let us therefore stop using the law to condemn people, and stop using grace to excuse sin.

Let Christ be our centre.

Let His grace be our freedom.

Let His Word be our guide.

And let our obedience come from a heart that loves Him, not from fear or religious bo***ge.

May God give us the wisdom to understand His Word, the humility to listen to one another, and the grace to walk in truth without resentment, pride or unnecessary quarrels.

Gracious Father, thank You for the grace You have given us through Jesus Christ. Help us to understand Your Word correctly. Do not allow us to turn Your law into a yoke, and do not allow us to abuse Your grace by living in sin. Give us hearts that love You, obey You and desire to please You. When disagreement comes among us, give us the humility and wisdom to handle it as the apostles did—with prayer, Scripture, love and understanding. Let Your grace produce holiness in our lives, and let Christ remain the centre of everything we believe and do. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

03/09/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Thursday Watchnight service 3rd September, 2026

Scripture: Acts 11:19–26*l

Topic: We Are His House

A house is not built with one person, and a body is not made up of one part. Every person who truly belongs to Christ has a place and a responsibility in His house.

Hebrews 3:6 says:

«“But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we…”»

Brethren, we are His house.

In Acts 11:19–26, we see how the followers of Christ were scattered because of persecution. But wherever they went, they carried the gospel with them. Some preached to the Jews, while others began preaching Christ to the Greeks.

And the Bible says:

«“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” — Acts 11:21»

What looked like persecution became an opportunity for the gospel to spread.

When the church in Jerusalem heard what was happening in Antioch, they sent Barnabas. When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them to remain faithful to the Lord.

Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

Why?

Because the work was bigger than one person.

Barnabas understood that God's house needed different people, different gifts and different assignments.

Barnabas encouraged.

Saul taught.

The believers received the Word.

And together, they became stronger.

The Bible then tells us:

«“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” — Acts 11:26»

Brethren, this is important.

They were not merely called Christians because they attended a gathering.

They were called Christians because their lives had become identified with Christ.

And that brings the message home to us.

What does it really mean to be a Christian?

Is it only carrying the name?

Is it only attending church?

Is it only praying when we need something?

Is it only coming to the house of God because we want to receive something from God?

Or has Christ truly become the centre of our lives?

Hebrews says:

«“Whose house are we…”»

If we are His house, then Christ must be seen in us.

When people meet us, can they see Christ?

When we speak to one another, can they hear Christ?

When we are offended, can they still see Christ?

When we are corrected, can Christ still be seen in our response?

When we have nothing to gain, can we still serve?

When another member of the body is struggling, do we strengthen them or pull them down?

Brethren, a house cannot stand when the parts are fighting against one another.

The body cannot function properly when one part refuses to cooperate with another.

We are different, but we belong to the same Christ.

We have different gifts, but we serve the same Lord.

We have different responsibilities, but we are part of the same house.

Barnabas did not despise Saul.

He went looking for him.

He recognized that Saul had something to contribute to the work of God.

This teaches us something important:

We should not only ask, “What can I receive from the Church?”

We should also ask:

“What am I bringing into the house?”

Can I encourage someone?

Can I pray for someone?

Can I teach someone?

Can I serve?

Can I give?

Can I help someone remain faithful to Christ?

Because when you are part of a house, you have a responsibility to the house.

The Church is not simply a place we come to.

We are the Church.

Christ is building His house, and every genuine believer is part of that building.

1 Peter 2:5 says:

«“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house…”»

So the question tonight is not simply:

“Am I a Christian?”

The deeper question is:

“Am I allowing Christ to build His house in me?”

Because it is possible to carry the name Christian while our character does not look like Christ.

It is possible to sit among God's people while our heart is far from God.

It is possible to serve in the house while refusing to allow the Master of the house to change us.

Brethren, Christ must not only be the One we worship; He must be the One who rules our lives.

Gracious Father, thank You for making us part of Your house. Help us not to carry only the name of Christians, but to carry the life and character of Christ. Teach us to love, encourage, support and build one another. Remove everything in us that does not represent You. Let our homes, our families, our Church and our lives become a dwelling place where Christ is honoured and seen. May we remain faithful to You until the end. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

29/08/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Sunday 30th August, 2026

Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:7–11 & Luke 21:1–6

Topic: God Sees What Others Cannot See

People may see what you do, but they may never know what it costs you. They may see your smile but not your tears, your giving but not your sacrifice, your service but not your struggles. But God sees beyond the appearance; He sees the heart.

In Jeremiah 17:7–11, God describes the person who trusts in Him as a tree planted by the waters. Even when heat comes, the tree remains fruitful. The passage also reminds us that the heart can be deceitful, but God searches the heart and examines our motives (vv. 9–10).

Then in Luke 21:1–6, Jesus watched people giving their offerings. The rich gave large amounts, but a poor widow gave only two mites. What looked small to people was great before Jesus because she gave “all the living that she had.”

Brethren, God does not measure us the way people measure us.

People may look at your offering and say, “Is that all?” But God knows what it cost you.

People may see you serving in church and think it is ordinary. God sees the sacrifice.

People may see your smile and never know the battle you fought before coming to church.

People may not appreciate your prayers, your kindness, your giving or your faithfulness.

But God sees.

The widow teaches us something powerful: God is not only looking at what is in your hand; He is looking at what is in your heart.

This is why Jesus said:

«“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24»

God is not looking for people who only come to His table because of what they can receive.

He is looking for people who will say:

“Lord, even when there is no blessing I can see, I will still worship You. Even when my prayer has not been answered, I will still trust You. Even when nobody recognises me, I will still serve You.”

That is the generation God is looking for.

A generation that will not serve God only because of miracles.

A generation that will not worship only because of what God can give.

A generation that will remain faithful when the blessing has not yet arrived.

Jesus said, “The true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him” (John 4:23).

Beloved, perhaps you feel forgotten today.

Perhaps you have served faithfully and nobody noticed.

Perhaps you have given, sacrificed and prayed, but your testimony has not yet come.

Don't stop. God sees you.

Hebrews 6:10 says:

«“God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love.”»

And perhaps this is the season for us to examine our hearts.

Are we serving God because we love Him, or only because of what we want from Him?

Would we still worship if there was no immediate answer?

Would we still give if nobody praised us?

Would we still serve if nobody called our name?

That is where true worship begins.

David said:

«“I will not offer... unto the LORD... that which doth cost me nothing.” — 1 Chronicles 21:24»

True devotion will cost something.

It may cost your comfort.

It may cost your pride.

It may cost your time.

It may cost your resources.

But when your heart truly belongs to God, it is worth it.

Brethren, let us raise a generation that knows God, not only His blessings.

A generation that loves the Giver, not only the gifts.

A generation that serves from the spirit, not merely from the table.

A generation that can say with Job:

«“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.” — Job 13:15»

Let that generation begin with us.

They may not know how much it costs you to remain faithful.

But God sees.

And when God sees a heart that truly belongs to Him, nothing done in sincerity before Him is ever wasted.

Gracious Father, search our hearts and remove everything that makes us serve You only for what we can receive. Give us a genuine love for You. Raise in us a generation that will worship You in spirit and in truth, a generation that will love You even when the answer has not come, serve You even when nobody is watching, and remain faithful even when the journey is difficult. Strengthen everyone who feels forgotten and remind them that You see every tear, prayer and sacrifice. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

29/08/2026

BUILT TO STAND. READY TO HARVEST. 🙏🔥

One day to go! Matthew 16:18 reminds us that what Christ builds cannot be overcome. Tomorrow, we celebrate a foundation that has carried us this far. Come with thanksgiving, come with expectation, come ready for your harvest!

28/08/2026

A WALKTHROUGH – Friday 28th August, 2026

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:17–27

Topic: Do Not Count What God Gave You and Forget the Giver

Pride can quietly enter the heart when blessings increase. We begin by thanking God for what we have, but gradually start believing, “I did it with my own hands.” We count our money, businesses, positions, houses and achievements, and forget the One who gave us the strength to have them.

In 1 Chronicles 21:17–27, David realised his sin and took responsibility before God. He pleaded that the punishment should fall on him and asked for mercy. God then instructed him to build an altar, and David offered a sacrifice to the Lord. The place where David's failure was exposed became a place of worship.

The lesson is clear: God can turn a place of pride and failure into a place of worship when there is genuine repentance.

Brethren, the problem was not simply that David counted Israel. His heart was beginning to depend on numbers and human strength instead of God. This is a warning to us. We can become so proud of what we have that we forget who gave it to us.

The Bible says, “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:18). Whatever strength, wisdom, opportunity or ability we have came from God. As Paul asks, “What hast thou that thou didst not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:7).

Beloved, some people have had to experience painful seasons where God allowed their pride to be humbled. A business failed. A position disappeared. Wealth reduced. People they depended on walked away. What they thought could never happen happened.

If God has humbled you, don't waste the lesson.

Don't blame everybody.

Don't remain bitter.

Don't keep pretending that nothing is wrong.

Accept responsibility, return to God and repent genuinely.

David did not hide behind excuses. He said, “I have sinned greatly” (1 Chronicles 21:8). Genuine repentance may cost you your pride, your comfort and even some things you have held too tightly. But it is worth it because God can take that broken heart and turn it into an altar of worship.

And leaders must take this seriously. David's decision affected the people he was leading. Whether we are fathers, mothers, pastors, church leaders, teachers or people entrusted with others, our decisions can affect those under us. Leadership is not only privilege; it is responsibility before God.

Brethren, count your blessings, but never count them without remembering the Giver.

When you see your wealth, remember God.

When you see your success, remember God.

When you see your strength, remember God.

When you see your achievements, remember God.

Let your heart say, “Lord, I did not give myself these things. You gave me the power to obtain them.”

May our pride become humility, our repentance become worship, and our lives return to God as our Solid Foundation.

The safest place for everything God has given you is still in the hands of the God who gave it.

Gracious Father, break every proud heart within us. Forgive us for taking credit for what Your grace has given us. Where You have humbled us, help us to accept responsibility, repent sincerely and learn the lesson. Remove every heart that says, “I did it by myself,” and give us hearts that say, “Lord, everything I have comes from You.” Turn our broken places into places of worship. Make Yourself our Solid Foundation, and let every blessing draw us closer to You, not away from You. Give our leaders humble and responsible hearts. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏

✍️ © Ev. Adekolejo Michael

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