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24/08/2026

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Tuesday, August 25

RBT Passage: Ezekiel 5-8

GOD SEES AND REWARDS HOSPITALITY

Memory Verse: "But the woman became pregnant, and the next year, about that same time, she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her." 2 Kings 4:17, NIV

Text: 2 Kings 4:8-17

2 Kings 4:8-17 NIV
[8] One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat.

[9] She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

[10] Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.”

[11] One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there.

[12] He said to his servant Gehazi, “Call the Shunammite.” So he called her, and she stood before him.

[13] Elisha said to him, “Tell her, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’ She replied, “I have a home among my own people.”

[14] “What can be done for her?” Elisha asked. Gehazi said, “She has no son, and her husband is old.”

[15] Then Elisha said, “Call her.” So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.

[16] “About this time next year,” Elisha said, “you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord!” she objected. “Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant!”

[17] But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

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A Young couple once opened their small home to some missionaries who needed a place to stay. They shared their food and even gave up their bedroom for them to sleep. Years later, when the couple fell on hard times, the same missionaries connected them with opportunities that completely changed their lives.

Today's text emphasises the significance of hospitality through the hospitable acts of the Shunammite woman to the prophet of God, Elisha.

The woman was rich, and she put her riches into practice. She was very sensitive to the needs of the man of God and did not close her eyes to them. On advice, she and her husband welcomed Elisha into their home and provided him with a furnished shelter and good food to eat whenever he came around doing the work of ministry. Their hospitality and generosity towards him propelled God to reward them with a child they had long desired through the pronouncement of Elisha.

We live in a dangerous world where hospitality has become scarce due to fear. Still, as believers, God wants us to be hospitable to everyone. When we engage in making others comfortable, God will also take care of our needs and reward us with a good return.

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Insight: The act of hospitality moves God to action. Be hospitable to people; God sees and rewards.

Prayer: God, I plead for grace and wisdom to be hospitable in this hostile world, in Jesus' name.

24/08/2026

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Tuesday, AUGUST 25

GOD SEES AND REWARDS HOSPITALITY

Hymn - BH 266: Standing on the Promises

RBT Passage: Ezekiel 5-8

Memory Verse: But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her. 2 Kings 4:17, NIV

Text: 2 Kings 4:8-17

2 Kings 4:8-17 NIV
[8] One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat.

[9] She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

[10] Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.”

[11] One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there.

[12] He said to his servant Gehazi, “Call the Shunammite.” So he called her, and she stood before him.

[13] Elisha said to him, “Tell her, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’ She replied, “I have a home among my own people.”

[14] “What can be done for her?” Elisha asked. Gehazi said, “She has no son, and her husband is old.”

[15] Then Elisha said, “Call her.” So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.

[16] “About this time next year,” Elisha said, “you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord!” she objected. “Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant!”

[17] But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

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Despite being low on cash, I welcomed my friend with open arms when she planned to spend the weekend with me. Though I noticed how quickly the food was running out, I still made the effort to keep her comfortable throughout her stay. As she was preparing to leave, she called me aside and expressed her gratitude, saying she truly appreciated the kind gesture, especially knowing it came at a cost.

Many of us may have had similar experiences when making sacrifices to accommodate others. The story of the Shunammite woman stands out as a great example of true hospitality. She politely urged Elisha to stay for a meal. She went further by offering him a well-furnished room, ensuring he had a place to rest and food to eat whenever he passed through. Offering a meal to a stranger is an act of kindness, but opening your home to accommodate them is the true expression of complete hospitality. Remarkably. The Shunammite woman gave without expecting anything in return. Yet Elisha, moved by her generosity, blessed her with a son. Even though she struggled to believe the promise, Elisha was determined to bless her because of the kindness she had shown.

Hospitality often involves sacrifices. At times, God will prompt you to go the extra mile and offer help to someone, even when it is not convenient for you. Open your heart to showing love by accommodating others. Remember, God sees every act of kindness you extend, and at the right time, He shall reward you abundantly.

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Wisdom: Every act of kindness is seen by God, and He will reward you in due time.

Food for thought: A kind heart demonstrated towards the right person profits much.

Follow-up Action: Support someone committed to God's service around you this week.

Prayer: God, please give me the grace to show kindness to people around me.

Lord, we acknowledge You; make our paths straight.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches: Irewale O. Folahan, Lagos; Atoyebi M. Tunde, Ekiti; Olaopa O. John, Ekiti; Victor Agho, Okpilla; Williams Akintunde, Abidjan; Emmanuel O. Adewara, Abuja; Paul O. Kolawole, Osogbo; Opeyemi S. Popoola, Iwo; Williams A. Eruotor, Ugbomro; Akanmu F. Bola, Ogbomoso; Bunmi Olajire, Ogbomoso; Adetunmibi S. A., Ogun; Obaje Augustine, Anyigba; Gabriel O. Akingbade, Essex.

Prayer Shower
25. Lord, enlarge the coast and territory of the Youth and Students of the NBC, in Jesus' name (Isaiah 54:2).

22/08/2026

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Sunday, August 23

RBT Passage: Lamentations 3-5

CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Memory Verse: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it." 2 Timothy 3:14, NIV

Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-11, 14-16

2 Timothy 3:10-11, 14-16 NIV
[10] You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

[11] persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

[14] But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,

[15] and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

[16] All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

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A devout disciple named Jack Nike was deeply influenced by his spiritual leader, Father John, a wise and compassionate Monk. After the demise of Father John, Jack continued to spread his teachings, establish a community, and inspire others through his own life, service and contemplation with commitment and without shame.

In this passage, Paul wrote to his son, Timothy, to warn him against false teachers who twisted the truth of the gospel and their teachings, which were scattered everywhere as impostors corrupting the gospel. He encouraged Timothy to continue his sound teaching, godly life, faith, patience, and conduct just as he had learned from him and his godly family from childhood. Paul told Timothy to avoid corrupt teachers and remain faithful to the sacred writing he has learned from, which is profitable for all things.

Today, many are led astray by popular voices rather than godly examples. As believers, we must be careful about who we learn from and also ensure that the teaching we listen to align with God's word. We must also hold on to the truth of Christ and live it out, so that others can also learn from it and be transformed.

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Insight: You are only a disciple of Jesus if you continue to teach and live like Him.

Prayer: God, help me to continue teaching the message of the Bible I have received in Jesus' name.

22/08/2026

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Sunday, AUGUST 23

CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Hymn - BH 347: Wherever He Leads I'll Go

RBT Passage: Lamentations 3-5

Memory Verse: But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it. 2 Timothy 3:14, NIV

Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-11; 14-16

2 Timothy 3:10-11, 14-16 NIV
[10] You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

[11] persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

[14] But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,

[15] and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

[16] All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness

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Abigail Adams said, "Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardour and attended with diligence." Learning is not a matter of chance or casual exposure; it requires deliberate, passionate pursuit, intention, discipline, and sustained effort.

This passage continues Paul's admonition to Timothy, his son in the Lord. Paul charged Timothy to remain strong in the faith, reminding him of virtues to uphold and attitudes to avoid in the face of persecutions and sufferings associated with a believer's life. This charge implies that Timothy must hold firmly to his knowledge of God's Word, as it is the only way to overcome the increase of deception and lies of the enemy. Timothy was one of the first second-generation Christians, not because an evangelist preached to him, but because his grandmother and mother had taught him the Word of God from infancy. Therefore, as he grew to make life's decisions, he was to remember the training he had received and live according to the Word of God.

In a society filled with fake spiritual leaders, you must be firmly grounded in the Word of God. These individuals often speak very sweet and persuasive words as though they speak the truth. However, like Paul charged Timothy, you should also continue in the faith you have received and become convinced of by immersing yourself in the diligent study of God's Word. It is the only path that will make you wise for the right decision.

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Wisdom: The Christian journey can often be tough and challenging, but it is admirable and desirable to all.

Food for Thought: Do you still weigh your decisions by the Word of God?

Follow-up Action: Always subject your decisions to the Word of God.

Prayer: Lord, fill me with Your strength to continue with what I have received. Help me to keep cherishing what I have in Jesus' Name. Amen!

Lord, comfort and strengthen each person who is suffering for righteousness' sake.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches: Segun Owolabi, Lagos; Otun M. O., Ekiti; Olorunfemi Emmanuel I., Ekiti; Solomon I. Michael, Aso-pada; Sunday O. Owadoyin, Apomu; Grace Owumi, Delta; Doris T. Esiedape, Ughelli; Josiah A. Owolabi, Ogbomoso; Taiwo Agunloye, Ogbomoso; Ezra Dangson, Filiyal; Israel I. Olabiyi, Awe.

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23. Lord, ignite passion for the Kingdom and godly fruitfulness in the life of our Youth and Students of NBC, in Jesus' name (John 15:16).

21/08/2026

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Saturday, August 22

RBT Passage: Lamentations 1-2

THANKFUL FOR ESTABLISHED FAITH

Memory Verse: I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers, 2 Timothy 1:3, NIV

Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-16

2 Timothy 1:1-16 NIV
[1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

[2] To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

[3] I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

[4] Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

[5] I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

[6] For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

[7] For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

[8] So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

[9] He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

[10] but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

[11] And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.

[12] That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

[13] What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.

[14] Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

[15] You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

[16] May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.

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Then a young lady who lived a wayward life was sharing her experience, she admitted that her parents never modelled faith, and this lack of spiritual foundation affected her choices. Looking back, she lamented how much her life might have been different if she had grown up in a faith filled home. In contrast, many young people today who had the blessings of godly parents still abandon their heritage and chase after godly living.

Today's passage explains how Apostle Paul thanked God for the life of Timothy's mother, Lois, and grandmother, Eunice, who established Timothy in faith. Timothy's sincere faith brought joy to Paul and he encouraged him not to abandon the faith entrusted to him. Timothy was challenged to be a witness and a good testimony to others without shame. Many young people today, unlike the lady in our introduction, some benefited so much from the faith of their parents and yet have abandoned it for the frivolities of life. Like Timothy, we must continue in the faith established through our parents.

Believers from Christian home must treasure and continue in the faith they received. And for those who lack this privilege, it is never too late to begin one. Excuse must not hinder anyone from walking faithfully with God.

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Insight: An established faith needs to be increased to become a working faith.

Prayer: God, I need your grace to increase my faith into a working faith in Jesus' name.

21/08/2026

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Saturday, AUGUST 22

THANKFUL FOR ESTABLISHED FAITH

Hymn - BH 359: I'll Live for Him

RBT: Lamentations 1-2

Memory Verse: I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 2 Timothy 1:5, NIV

Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-16

2 Timothy 1:1-16 NIV
[1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

[2] To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

[3] I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

[4] Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

[5] I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

[6] For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

[7] For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

[8] So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

[9] He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

[10] but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

[11] And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.

[12] That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

[13] What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.

[14] Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

[15] You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

[16] May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.
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A good leader desires to raise up capable individuals who can carry on the work after they have moved on, ensuring that the mission continues. This was the heart behind Paul's letter, written while he was imprisoned under the persecution of Emperor Nero. He wrote to his spiritual son, Timothy, who had faithfully laboured with him before they were separated.

Paul thanked God for the life of Timothy, as he stood for Christ by holding on to the established faith handed down from his grandmother Lois to his mother Eunice. Eunice and Lois were early Christian converts, possibly through Paul's ministry in their hometown, Lystra (Acts 16:1). Paul encouraged Timothy to guard the established faith he had received and not to give up despite the fierce persecution and the strong opposition to his message. Even though they were physically separated, Paul assured Timothy that he was constantly praying for him. He reminded Timothy of the need to be courageous and disciplined to hold on to the truth. Furthermore, Paul urged Timothy to use the spiritual gifts he had received to preserve the good heritage of faith he had.

You are duty-bound to raise disciples who will continue the work after you. Similarly, you should cultivate the habit of praying consistently for others until they are firmly established in the faith. Your commitment to preserving the faith may bring about persecution, so you must be prepared and ready to suffer for the faith.

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Wisdom: Your commitment plays a vital role in the advancement of the Christian faith.

Food for Thought: How often do you pray or intercede for the Christian faith to be established?

Follow-up Action: Make it an obligation to encourage missionaries through calling, giving, and praying for them.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, use me to help others grow in the faith.

Lord, keep us from all perils, problems and persecutions that we may encounter.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches: Akinrinmade G. Sunday, Lagos; Bulus A. Gambo, Kaduna; Emmanuel A. Abah, Nembe; Awokson K. Ayuba, Kabayi; Ethel O. Okagbare, Lagos; Adebanjo Anthony S., Lagos; Nyonikume Jeremiah, Port Harcourt; Oluseye Amao, Ogbomoso; Olayiwola O. Oladunni, Ogbomoso; Sunday O. Ajala, Ibadan; Gbenga Alade A., Misau; Kunle Kofoworade, Oyo; James Odedeji, Texas.

Prayer Shower
22. We speak against every covenant of stagnation and backwardness over the Youth and Students of the NBC, in the name of Jesus (John 5:3-4).

20/08/2026

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Friday, August 21

RBT Passage: Jeremiah 51-52

MAKE GOD KNOWN TO FUTURE GENERATIONS

Memory Verse: "...Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them." Deuteronomy 4:9, NIV

Text: Deuteronomy 4:9-13

Deuteronomy 4:9-13 NIV
[9] Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

[10] Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their children.”

[11] You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain while it blazed with fire to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.

[12] Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice.

[13] He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets.

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In an African setting, the elderly ensure that they pass down their traditions to the next generation for continuity. When such traditions are transferred, the younger generation is expected to uphold the knowledge given with sanctity for their good in any society.

In today's text, Moses reminded the children of Israel to pass down the knowledge of God to their children and generations to come. He told them it was the parent's responsibility to pass down this knowledge to their children, and the children's responsibility to obey, and live by God's word in all their lives. The text affirms that the generational passing down off God's truth would help them to remain faithful in the midst of a corrupt world.

As believers, there is knowledge in God's word. We must not only hear it, but also treasure it, meditate on it, and share it with others, especially the next generation, If we truly desire a righteous society, the knowledge of God must remain central in every home and every heart. God's word is capable of keeping us safe in this corrupt world.

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Insight: To preserve the generations to come, the knowledge of God's word is necessary.

Prayer: O Lord, help me to keep the knowledge of God I have received to preserve my soul in Jesus' name.

20/08/2026

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Friday, AUGUST 21

MAKE GOD KNOWN TO FUTURE GENERATIONS

Hymn - BH 348: Let Others See Jesus in You

RBT: Jeremiah 51-52

Memory Verse: Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9, NIV

Text: Deuteronomy 4:9-13

Deuteronomy 4:9-13 NIV
[9] Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

[10] Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their children.”

[11] You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain while it blazed with fire to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.

[12] Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice.

[13] He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets.

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In a local African community, there lived a herbalist who possessed a vast knowledge of herbs and how to use them for healing. The herbalist died without passing on his herbal expertise to anyone. As a result, all his knowledge of herbs was lost, as he had failed to train someone who could carry on his work and continue the tradition.

Moses reminded the Israelites not to deviate from God's instructions and urged them not to forget the mighty works their eyes had witnessed. He emphasised that they should not neglect their children and grandchildren but teach them the law of God given to them so that their children would not be disconnected from the God of their fathers. In a world full of diverse information and alternatives, this passage reminds every believer of their divine task to instil the Gospel truth in the younger generation and ensure that they, in turn, pass it on to the next generation.

The reason for the transfer of godly knowledge is not wholly about God but to ensure that future generations do not forget God and His precepts, or have no idea of what God has done for the previous generations, as was the case of the Israelites in today's passage. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that the Gospel message does not die with you. Instead, you must take deliberate steps to pass it on to the next generation, just as Paul instructed.

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Wisdom: You are to pass the Gospel truth to the next generation.

Food for Thought: What are you doing to save future generations from turning away from God?

Follow-up Action: Identify two children in your neighbourhood who you will mentor to godliness.

Prayer: Jesus, I receive divine help to intentionally teach the young generation Your will and Your way, in Jesus' Name. Amen!

Lord, take absolute control of our lives.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches: Sunday Gomna, Shendam; Oladokun S. Olusola, Lagos; Ipinlaye Martin, Ekiti; Opeyemi S. Ayanleke, Eti-Oni; O. A. Ogunniyi, Ogbomoso; Adewoyi A. Sunday, Odo-Eri; David O. Abiola, Oyo; Akintola Philip, O., Ifangi; Patunola Amos S., Lagos.

Prayer Shower
21. Grant, O Lord, that the staff of these divisions will be committed and faithful to the work the Lord has committed into their hands.

19/08/2026

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Thursday, August 20

RBT Passage: Jeremiah 50

A WORTHY AND TRUSTED MINISTER

Memory Verse: "But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel." Philippians 2:22, NIV

Text: Philippians 2:19-24

Philippians 2:19-24 NIV
[19] I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.

[20] I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.

[21] For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

[22] But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

[23] I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.

[24] And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

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When a large company was seeking someone to manage a key branch, they did not look for the most educated nor the most outspoken; they chose someone who had consistently proven to be trustworthy, hardworking, and dependable. The CEO said, "We are handing him this position not just because he is good at his job, but because he is a man of character. He earned our trust."

In today's text, Paul wrote to the church in Philippi, telling them to continue the work they had started. Since the purpose of his message was to cheer and edify the church, a person with the credentials of worthy character and life was required, and Paul confirmed Timothy to be one. Paul further testifies that his son, Timothy, has proven himself a worthy and trusted son through his genuine interest in matters of Christ and the welfare of others. Paul added that there was no one like Timothy, who was excellent in character and life, to advance the ministry work in Philippi.

As children of God in a world of self-seekers, we must stand out in selflessness and worthiness of life and character, serving as examples for every child of God in Christian living. We must live consistently in godliness and serve others wholeheartedly.

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Insight: Trustworthiness is shown by genuine and consistent character.

Prayer: God, please bless me with an excellent spirit to be a worthy and trusted servant in Jesus' name.

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