Deeper Life Bible Church Ikorodu, 3-5, James Daniel street, Opp Federal Low-cost Estate, Along Itoikin/Ijebu-Ode road, Sabo, ikorodu, Ikorodu (2026)

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3-5, James Daniel Street, Opp Federal Low-cost Estate, Along Itoikin/Ijebu-Ode Road, Sabo, Ikorodu

25/07/2026

DAILY MANNA (ADULT DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026

FLEE FROM HEADWINDS

KEY VERSE: “Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly.” - (Jonah 2:1)

TEXT: JONAH 2:1-10

Sometimes, people wait until they are buffeted by severe suffering, when it appears as if all hope is lost, when their human efforts have failed, before seeking God. They miss the crucial turning point, unlike David who cried out to God: “early will I seek thee… my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee.” How wise it is for people to turn to the Lord early, for then they are able to prevent the experiences that leave them bruised all through life, as happened to Jonah.

Jonah’s suffering was avoidable. He was sent by God to take the message of salvation to Nineveh, but instead of obeying, he consciously rebelled against God. He bought a ticket and boarded a ship heading in the wrong direction. He thought he could outwit God. But there is no hiding place from God. He trailed Jonah in his escape ship with a tempest, and when he was about to be thrown into the sea, God prepared a whale to swallow him. This is in itself an act of mercy, for it is physically impossible to be in the belly of a whale for three days without dying. It means that God allowed Jonah to sink to the depth of hopelessness in the valley of the shadow of death, and yet granted him the grace to consciously bow at last to His demands.

Deep in the belly of the fish, Jonah at last cried out for mercy from God. He was mortified at the prospect of drowning at sea, and being eternally separated from God. He remembered God, and began to plead passionately to Him for another chance at life. He admitted that he had forsaken his only source of mercy. Now repentant, Jonah pledged his loyalty to God, and promised to redeem his vows, which presumably included going anywhere the Lord sent him. Expectedly, God graciously extended His salvation to him, and commanded the whale to vomit out Jonah.

You must avoid being the architect of your misfortune, and flee from the temptation to reject God’s word. You do not need to go through near-death experiences before retracing your steps from rebellion and disobedience. Where you have strayed from God’s leading and guidance, and have erected your own devices, or excused your moral failures and weakness in character, you must seek God’s mercy, asking for grace to follow Him faithfully, serve Him diligently and obey Him completely. Once He sees your sincerity of purpose, He will pardon and bring you back to His perfect will.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God responds to even prayer made in fish’s belly but it’s better to avoid getting there.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 33-36

25/07/2026

HIGHER EVERYDAY (YOUTH DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026

DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND

KEY VERSE: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first" (1 THESSALONIANS 4:16).

BIBLE TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18

For centuries, the great expectation of saints all over the world is the return of Jesus Christ to take away his sons and daughters from this wicked world. The doctrine of the rapture is not misplaced. Peter and the other apostles heard Christ when he told them he would prepare a place for them in His Father’s house and return to take them to Himself to live with Him forever. Yet believers must be aware that Christ also said some might be careless and miss going with Him when He returns. Such careless believers would be left behind. Our passage for today gives hope to all saints of God. It reassures us that Christ would come back for His children, both the living and the dead- those who might die before His return.

What happens to sinners, backsliders, hypocrites, and nominal church attendees? They will be highly disappointed. They will be shocked to discover that they wasted the privilege of turning to God and regret the painful repercussions of sinful living. You must be born again today to prepare for the rapture.

PRAYER: Lord, help to be ready for Your return.

CHALLENGE: No Jesus, no hope!

QUOTE: Prepare for the rapture

25/07/2026

THE SINCERE MILK (CHILDREN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026

TRUSTING GOD'S TIMING

KEY VERSE: “He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” (ECCLESIASTES 3:11)

BIBLE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 3:11–14

God is perfect, and He does everything according to His perfect timing. Sometimes, we may want things to happen right away, but God knows the right time for everything in our lives. Trusting His timing helps us grow and learn.

Ella wanted to learn how to play the piano, but her parents told her to wait. Instead, they bought her a small keyboard to practise with. Though Ella was disappointed at first, she started to improve as she practised. When the right time came for piano lessons, she was prepared and more excited than ever. Ella realized that God's timing had made everything better.

Sometimes, waiting can be hard, but it helps us grow in patience, trust, and preparation. God knows what is best for us and when the right time will come. Trusting His timing means we are allowing Him to work in our lives in the best way possible. God's timing is always perfect, and when the right moment comes, we will be ready to receive His blessings.

PRAYER: God, help me trust You and teach me to patiently wait for Your perfect plan.

FURTHER READING: PSALM 27:13-14

25/07/2026

DAILY MANNA (ADULT DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026

GOD’S UNCHANGEABLE STANDARD

KEY VERSE: “And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.” - (MATTHEW 19:9).

TEXT: MATTHEW 19:1-12

More and more people seem to forget Henry Ford’s wise advice when asked on his 50th wedding anniversary for his rule for marital bliss and longevity. He replied: “Just the same as in the automobile business, stick to one model.”

From our text, Christ’s teaching about divorce and remarriage is explicit. Moses gave permission for divorce, not because it was so from the beginning but due to the people’s hardness of heart. Jesus insisted that in the sight of God, marriage is a lifetime relationship that should never be severed by human action. God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). His perfect will is the preservation of future generations and society through lasting marriages. God will give anyone great help in sustaining a marriage relationship or reconciling estranged marriage partners. Christ’s exception for ‘fornication’ in our text covers unfaithfulness before the actual marriage is contracted.

The experiences of couples who went through divorce are not encouraging. A study of divorced couples with preschool children shows that after a year of divorce, 60% of men and 73% of women feel they made a mistake and should have tried harder to make their marriage work. People have no idea how much anguish and stress is caused by divorce. This is a lesson to our godly fathers and mothers. They must ensure their children marry in the Lord. Friendship with ungodly families is like sowing the seeds of corruption in your own family. This unholy union of our sons and daughters with unbelieving spouses has introduced corruption in our families and churches.

Our role models are not the pop singers, film stars and fashion models who seem to change marriage partners like they change their robes. People may hold whatever views they want on divorce, but God, who is the Judge of the whole world, has already spoken His mind in the Scriptures. God’s standard on marriage remains unchangeable even in this changeable world. Allow love and forgiveness to reign in your home.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: In the divine charter, there is no provision for divorce.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 30-32

25/07/2026

HIGHER EVERYDAY

SATURDAY JULY 25, 2026

DIVINE PRESENCE

KEY VERSE: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence" (PSALM 91: 3).

TEXT: PSALMS 91:1-9

Using the acronym P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E., somebody said God’s Presence depicts His power over all creation, His Reign as King of kings, His Essence as the Triune God, His Sovereignty having all authority, His Eminence as the only potentate, His Nature as the thrice holy God, the Creator of creation and His Eternal being-the everlasting God. In our text, the Psalmist rightly posited that those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High, His presence, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. God remains the shield and defender of His faithful sons and daughters.

Living in God’s presence guarantees security and victory over all enemies, visible and invisible. He promises angelic guidance and protection from terrible sicknesses, diseases and demonic manipulation. While sinners and backsliders may fall into calamities and evils orchestrated by the devil, the child of God enjoys uninterrupted peace, joy and protection. To enjoy the divine presence, you must be born again and live a consistent and holy life. Because God is holy, only the holy in thought, conduct, and lifestyle will dwell with Him here and in eternity.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to dwell in Your presence evermore.

CHALLENGE: Key into God’s presence.

QUOTE: God’s presence guarantees security

25/07/2026

THE SINCERE MILK: CHILDREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

SATURDAY JULY 25, 2026

“LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME”

KEY VERSE: “and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (GALATIANS 2:20c)

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:18-21

There was a very touching story in the media sometimes ago of a very rich parents who have a child that suffered from a kidney sickness. One of the two kidneys could not work well again. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that filter harmful materials from the human blood in form of urine. The child needed a kidney transplant. That is, a medical procedure of replacing a defective kidney through surgery. The two parents have four kidneys, but none of them was willing to give one to their beloved child. Can you see how limited human love is?

Yet, Jesus gave His life, not just a kidney for us, He did it joyfully. We were sentenced to eternal death in hell because of our sins. God needed a substitute - one who is willing to die in our place. Paul the Apostle, was overwhelmed by the depth of Christ's love. It was a love that caused him to decide to live his remaining days on earth in thankfulness to his Saviour. Jesus offered Himself in our place. This is love indeed!

He bore your pains and shame. He gave Himself for you. What can you give Him in return? You must be thankful for the love of Jesus. Make a vow, a promise to live the whole of your life to please Him. Choose to serve Him in truth and in righteousness till you die.

PRAYER: Lord, for Your love and mercy to me, I will serve You all the days of my life.

FURTHER READING: ACTS 21:12-14

23/07/2026

DAILY MANNA (ADULT DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026

DON’T BE A COLLATERAL VICTIM

KEY VERSE: “Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east.” - (JOSHUA 12:1).

TEXT: JOSHUA 12:1-6

There are people who sleepwalk into a disaster, through either arrogance, pride or sheer hubris. It may be that they had recorded successes in previous battles, or have become famous for their accomplishments. They may deem themselves to be invincible, and either declare a war that’s totally unnecessary, or inject themselves into other people’s battles. In the end, they become the victims of their ego and exaggerated sense of power and importance.

This is what happened to the kings of the nations on the east of the River Jordan. The children of Israel were on a journey ordered by the Almighty God. They were heading to the land of Canaan, in fulfilment of the promise God made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Their land was not part of Canaan, and therefore, was not intended to be inherited by the Israelites. The inheritance of the Israelites was to be solely Canaan, the land flowing with milk and honey. But on their way, the Israelites encountered nations that had heard about the supernatural work of God in bringing them out of Egypt. Although the Israelites did not declare war against them, these nations, some out of unfounded fear of losing their territory, and others out of envy and hatred against this nation that had a God that could subdue, humble and defeat Egypt, the great world power of the time, took it on themselves to stop Israel from progressing towards their land of promise. One of such kings was Sihon, king of the Amorites, whose nation was mainly lush vegetation sandwiched by rivers and plain land that was a haven for pastoralists and for other forms of agriculture. The other king was Og, king of Bashan, a land of the remnants of the giants, with similar topography as the land of the Amorites. When they rose against the Israelites, they were roundly defeated, their kingdoms destroyed and their land confiscated by Moses. He subsequently allocated the land to two and a half tribes of Israel, which desired to settle there because it was suitable for their vocation as pastoralists. Had those nations stayed out of the way of the Israelites, they would have remained in their land.

We must be wise and not take on battles that are not ours, whether out of sympathy with other people or to prove that we are powerful. As believers, we have more than enough battle against principalities and powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places, against sin and Satan. The armour Christ has given us is intended to defeat these adversaries. It is not to be wasted in self-imposed battles that do not benefit the kingdom of God. Those who engage in the wrong battles suffer great loss, and live to regret it for the rest of their lives. Let us focus on the assignment Christ has given us, namely, taking the gospel to the world of sinners, and endeavouring to bring as many as are willing, into the kingdom of God.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those who fight battles without profit, reap rewards without benefits.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 26-29

23/07/2026

HIGHER EVERYDAY (YOUTH DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

FRIDAY JULY 24, 2026

DIVINE FRESHNESS

KEY VERSE: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper" (PSALM 1:3).

BIBLE TEXT: PSALM 1:1-6

Freshness implies newness of life, originality, and the absence of weakness or death. It is always God’s will that His creatures be strong, hale, and hearty. The reverse, however, is the case with many who live in continual weakness, pain, and disability. God provides the means of drawing from His life for energy. Still, instead of utilizing the provision, they resort to the use of hard drugs and destructive substances for strength and vitality.

Our passage for today unveils simple steps for young people to enjoy God’s divine freshness. One, they must abstain from the way, walk, and counsel of the wayward and wicked. Two, they should delight in, read, and meditate daily on God’s word. Three, they should appropriate the avalanche of God’s blessings and prosperity through prayer and faith. Four, they should not meddle with the ungodly. Friend, the ungodly experience dryness instead of divine freshness. They go through harrowing experiences since they are cut off from God, the source of life and all goodness. Would you like to be renewed and transformed? Call on the Lord, God, today.

PRAYER: Jesus, help me to maintain spiritual freshness.

CHALLENGE: Stay rooted in Christ, and never run dry!

QUOTE: Freshness implies newness

23/07/2026

THE SINCERE MILK (CHILDREN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

FRIDAY JULY 24, 2026

THE FOOL IN FULL

KEY VERSE: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.” (PSALM 53:1)

BIBLE TEXT: PSALM 53:1-6

An extract from Merriam Webster dictionary goes thus: “Something is said to be “in full” when it has come to the highest or the fullest state or degree, when it is at the uttermost extent or when it is complete especially in details, number, or duration.” The fool in full is the greatest fool that will ever live on earth. He breathes in the air made by God, cultivates the soil created by God, and eats out of the produce thereof, lives in the world God created and enjoys the gift of life given by God, to mention a few and yet, turns around to say “there is no God.” The fool deliberately denies the existence of God despite the many proofs of God's existence. He sees the sun, the moon, the stars, the seas and the uncountable creatures in it, but never pauses to ask: “who made the world?” The things he sees tell him there is God, but in his heart, he refuses to give Him the glory.

There is, however, another fool who accepts there is God but refuses to accept His gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. This category of fools claim they can worship the Living God the way they like. They corrupt the way of worshipping Him; worshipping idols the work of their hands. The fool can never do what is good before God. You should not be a fool. Believe in the only true God and in Jesus Christ Whom He has sent. Turn away from all corrupt and abominable thoughts and actions. Then you will be saved from the foolishness of this world.

PRAYER: Thank You Lord for delivering me from the foolishness of unbelief

FURTHER READING: JOHN 17:2-3

22/07/2026

DAILY MANNA (ADULT DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026

COSTLY CONSECRATION

KEY VERSE: “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” - (GENESIS 22:2).

TEXT: GENESIS 22:1-1

Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England, contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody, observed that “Consecration is only possible when we give up our will about EVERYTHING.” This may explain why most professing Christians shy away from true consecration. For some others, consecration should be moderated in such a manner as not to exceed the boundary set by “common sense.”

Abraham, as seen in today’s text, demonstrated a high level of consecration. To a normal person, God’s command to him to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to Him was an invitation to eternal sorrow. But Abraham’s love for and devotion to God were more than skin deep. It was such a commitment that was not hinged on any material benefit. The Lord’s demand was explicit: “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest… and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of…” Isaac was an only son whose name meant laughter, a child of promise and therefore very beloved to his parents. Yet Abraham was willing to sacrifice him to God.

By that act, Abraham’s obedience and faith were only being put to the test. He was willing to part with his highest love and hope on earth… to even go on a three-day journey to obey God’s extraordinary command. He was moved neither by Isaac’s affecting remark nor the thought of how others would react to him. Satisfied that Abraham’s devotion to Him was no half measure, God intervened and prevented him from sacrificing Isaac. A lamb was divinely provided in his stead, a pointer to the Lord Jesus Christ, the “Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

As you reflect on all these, consider how you will fare in God’s test of obedience and faith. If the Lord today requires your Isaac – whatever constitutes your greatest joy on earth – will you be willing to part with it for God’s sake? How much do you love God? Do social and material pursuits stand between you and God? Are you willing to place your prestige on the altar for the Lord? The test is ongoing. Will you pass it?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Our commitment to the Lord is determined by how far we are willing to go with Him.

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