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26/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Wednesday, 26th August, 2026

TOPIC: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO GODLINESS

BIBLE READING: TITUS 1:1–4
(The Holy Bible, New International Version).

TITUS 1:1–4
[1] Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness —
[2] in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time,
[3] and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,
[4] To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“And the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.” *— TITUS 1:1B NIV

‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎‎‎Truth is not merely information to store in the mind; it is fuel that transforms life. Paul opens his letter to Titus by describing himself as "a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ" (v.1). His mission is clear: to further the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth — truth that leads to godliness. Real truth is not cold facts; it changes hearts, redirects lives, and produces godliness. Christianity is not just believing the right things — it is living the right way because we believe. God’s truth, properly embraced, will always lead to godly living.

‎In verse 2, Paul roots this calling in hope: "in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time." Our faith is not based on shifting human ideas but on the unchanging promises of a God who cannot lie. This truth has now been revealed through the preaching entrusted to Paul by the command of God our Saviour (v.3). The message of the Gospel — the good news of Christ's life, death, and resurrection — is the foundation of the truth that transforms.

‎Paul addresses Titus personally in verse 4, calling him "my true son in our common faith." Their bond is formed through the truth they both believe and live out. Today, examine your walk: Does the truth you know reflect in the life you live? If truth is truly alive in you, it must bear the fruit of godliness. Believe truth deeply. Live it faithfully. Pass it on courageously.

PRAYER:
God of Truth, let Your Word shape not just my mind but my whole life. Teach me to walk in godliness that springs from Your living truth. AMEN

25/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Tuesday, 25th August, 2026

TOPIC: FAITHFUL TO THE END

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 5:12–14

1 PETER 5:12–14
[12] With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
[13] She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.
[14] Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.” *— 1 PETER 5:12B NIV*

‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎‎‎It’s not how you start that matters most; it’s how you finish. Faithfulness to the end is the true mark of a life anchored in grace. Peter closes his letter with a personal word in 1 Peter 5:12. He explains that he wrote "encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God." Every command, every exhortation, every reminder in the letter has been about living firmly in the grace of God — not depending on human strength, but on divine supply.

‎His call is simple but strong: "Stand fast in it." Stand fast in grace when the storms rage. Stand fast when trials test your soul. Stand fast when persecution roars. Grace is not merely what saves us; it sustains us. In verse 13, Peter sends greetings from the church in "Babylon" likely a symbolic reference to Rome reminding believers that they are part of a larger family across the world, bound together by faith and love. Silas (or Silvanus), who helped carry the letter, and Mark, Peter’s spiritual son, are mentioned- a beautiful reminder that ministry is always a team effort.

‎Finally, Peter closes with a word of peace: "Peace to all of you who are in Christ (vs 14)." For people living under pressure, peace was not just a wish; it was a necessity. Peace is the anchor that holds in the storm. Peter’s final words points us to many things that can be summarized thus: value the community of believers as you stand fast in the grace of God so you can finish well and see God face-to-face.

PRAYER:
God of All Grace, anchor me in Your truth until the very end. Help me to stand fast in Your grace, love Your people, and finish my race with joy. AMEN.

24/08/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🎓🎉

A beautiful milestone was reached at EBTC Owerri Center.

20 Level 2 graduands from Uyo, Owerri, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Bayelsa, Aba, Enugu, and Asaba Zones have successfully completed their EBTC journey.

Their graduation is a testimony of commitment, growth, learning, and perseverance. As they step into the next phase, we celebrate not just the completion of a programme, but the equipping of students to live out their faith and make an impact in their campuses and beyond.

To every graduand, congratulations! 🎓👏🏽

May what you have received through EBTC continue to shape your walk, strengthen your witness, and inspire others for Christ.

The journey continues. The impact begins.

NIFES ….Building Tomorrows Leaders Today.

23/08/2026

𝟏𝟖3 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐄𝐁𝐓𝐂) 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.📖

What happens when students come together to learn, grow, and deepen their understanding of God’s Word?

183 participants have been part of this years NIFES Expository Bible Training Course (EBTC) experience, engaging in sessions, building one another up, and gaining knowledge that goes beyond the classroom.

From the discussions to the moments of reflection and the testimonies being shared, we are grateful to see lives being challenged, equipped, and blessed.

These are more than just pictures from a training they are glimpses of lives being transformed and students being prepared to make a difference wherever God has placed them.

EBTC is not just about learning. It is about becoming. 🙌🏽

21/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Friday, 21st August, 2026

TOPIC: SHARING IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 4:12–19
(The Holy Bible, New International Version).

1 PETER 4:12–19
[12] Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
[13] But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
[14] If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
[15] If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
[16] However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
[17] For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
[18] And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
[19] So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” *— 1 PETER 4:13 NIV*
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‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎Fire can destroy, but it can also refine. In God’s hands, the fires of suffering do not consume His people; they purify them. Peter encourages believers not to be surprised by the "fiery ordeal" that comes to test them (v.12). Suffering for Christ is not strange; it is part of the Christian calling. Trials do not mean God has abandoned us. Often, they prove that we are truly His. Rather than despair, Peter commands a radical response: rejoice! In verse 13, he says, "rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ."

‎Peter strengthens this point in verse 14: "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you." God’s Spirit especially strengthens and honours those who suffer for His name. However, Peter draws a line — not all suffering is honourable. In verses 15–16, he warns that suffering for evil actions brings shame. But suffering as a Christian is no shame; it is a badge of honour.

‎In verses 17–18, Peter reminds us that judgment begins with God's household. God refines His people now, not to destroy them, but to purify them for eternal glory. Verse 19 sums up the call: "Those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." Suffering must never drive us to despair but deeper into the arms of our Faithful Creator. When suffering comes, do not fear the fire. Trust the Refiner. Rejoice — your story is not over yet.

PRAYER:
Faithful Creator, strengthen me when the fires of suffering come. Help me to rejoice, to trust You deeply, and to live boldly for Your glory. AMEN

20/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐄𝐁𝐓𝐂)📸

We’re not just gathering for classes, it’s an environment where lives are being challenged, strengthened and Blessed.

Every session is an opportunity to learn something new, grow deeper in the faith and become better equipped for the work God has entrusted to us.

NIFES….Build Tomorrows Leaders Today.

17/08/2026

Monday Motivation 💪✝️

Come out from amongst them and be ye seperate.

15/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Saturday, 15th August, 2026

TOPIC: BEAUTY THAT COMES FROM WITHIN

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 3:1–6
(The Holy Bible, New International Version).

1 PETER 3:1–6
[1] Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
[2] when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
[3] Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.
[4] Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
[5] For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,
[6] like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment... Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” — 1 PETER 3:3–4 NIV

‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎The world is obsessed with appearances. Entire industries thrive on convincing us that worth is found in the way we look. Yet true beauty- the kind that matters in eternity, cannot be bought, painted, or photo-shopped. It flows from within, from a heart anchored in God. Peter, addressing Christian women in 1 Peter 3:1–2, urges them to let their lives reflect Christ so powerfully that even unbelieving husbands may be "won over without words" but by their purity and reverence. Their testimony would not be loudly spoken, but lived a silent sermon through a transformed life.

‎In verses 3–4, Peter calls for a focus not on "outward adornment” hairstyles, jewellery, fine clothes but on the "inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit." This does not mean outer beauty is evil; it means it is fleeting. The inward beauty shaped by the Spirit is lasting and precious in God’s sight. Peter points to Sarah (v.5–6) as an example. Her beauty was not in fashion but in faith. She lived with respectful submission, not because she was weak, but because she was strong in trust.

‎God values the beauty that this world often overlooks: humility, gentleness, trust, and reverence. These qualities never wrinkle, never fade, and never lose their worth before Him. Pause and ask yourself: What am I cultivating? Outer impressions or inner transformation? What will be left when the makeup fades, the hair greys, and the applause dies? Invest in the beauty that never fades; the beauty God sees, values, and rewards.

PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, shape my heart with the beauty that pleases You. Help me to cultivate a gentle and quiet spirit that reflects Your grace. AMEN

14/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Friday, 14th August, 2026

TOPIC: JESUS BORE OUR SINS ON THE CROSS

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 2:24–25
(The Holy Bible, New International Version).

1 PETER 2:24–25
[24] "He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed."
[25] For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” *— 1 PETER 2:24 NIV*

‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎The cross is not just a symbol of sacrifice; it is the greatest transaction in human history — where sin was paid for and souls were set free. Peter brings us face to face with this wonder in 1 Peter 2:24. Christ "bore our sins in his body on the cross." He did not simply feel sympathy for sinners; He carried the full weight of our guilt, shame, and punishment. Every act of rebellion, every selfish thought, and every hidden sin— Jesus bore it all on the tree.

‎Why did He do this? So that "we might die to sins and live for righteousness." The cross is not just about pardon; it is about transformation. Christ's sacrifice breaks the chains of sin’s power and births in us a new life marked by righteousness. Peter then echoes the great healing promise: "by his wounds you have been healed" (v.24). The wounds of Christ became the doorway for our healing — not just physically, but spiritually. His pain purchased our peace. His stripes restored our broken souls.

‎Verse 25 reminds us of our past: "you were like sheep going astray," wandering lost and defenceless. But now, by the mercy of God, we "have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." No longer straying, we are now shepherded by the One who gave everything to rescue us. Never treat lightly what cost Christ His blood. Never forget the weight He carried for your freedom. Bow in wonder. Live in gratitude. Walk in righteousness. You were healed to live — live fully for the One who bore your cross.

PRAYER:
Merciful Saviour, thank You for bearing my sins on the Cross. Help me to live in righteousness and never lose the wonder of Your sacrifice. AMEN

13/08/2026

ANCHOR (⚓) – NIFES’ Daily Devotional

DATE: Thursday, 13th August, 2026

TOPIC: FOLLOWING CHRIST’S EXAMPLE IN SUFFERING

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 2:18–23
(The Holy Bible, New International Version).

1 PETER 2:18–23
[18] Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
[19] For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.
[20] But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
[21] To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
[22] "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."
[23] When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

WORD FOR TODAY:
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” — 1 PETER 2:23 NIV

‎‎‎INSPIRING COMMENTARY:

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎A young worker once shared how he was overlooked for promotion simply because he refused to join in corrupt practices. Despite the unfairness, he chose to keep working with integrity, trusting that God sees and rewards his faithfulness. Peter speaks to this same spirit in 1 Peter 2:18, urging slaves — and by extension all believers under authority — to submit even to "harsh masters." He calls them not just to endure fair treatment, but even injustice, for the sake of Christ.

‎Why such a difficult call? Verses 19–20 explains that: "it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God." Bearing suffering without retaliation is not weakness; it is an act of deep, God-centred worship. It reveals a heart more concerned with pleasing God than vindicating self. Peter anchors this call in the example of Christ Himself. In verse 21, he declares: "Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." Jesus was sinless, yet He endured insults, injustice, and violence without retaliation (v.22–23). He chose not to defend Himself but to entrust Himself to "him who judges justly."

‎Following Christ means surrendering the need for immediate justice and trusting God's perfect timing. It means choosing forgiveness over revenge, endurance over outrage, quiet strength over loud protest. When you are wronged for doing right, you are walking the path your Saviour walked. And when you entrust yourself to God's justice, you join Christ in displaying a higher way to the watching world. There is no wasted suffering when it is endured for the glory of God.

PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, when injustice comes, help me to follow Your example. Teach me to trust the Father’s justice and to walk in quiet strength like You did. AMEN

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