ECWA Idiaraba Church

20/05/2026

*THURSDAY, 21 MAY*
*TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:1-6*
*TOPIC: IMITATE GOD, WALK IN LOVE: I*
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The opening word in our text is "therefore" and refer to Chapter 4. WE might be wondering how a mere human being who is mortal and fallible "imitates God" in this age.

Paul added a bigger challenge when he noted, "And walk in love as Christ love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us" [vs 1-2]. A maxim in the Hausa language has it that, "a good son takes after his father!" Paul is not asking for perfection, but to live and act in a manner that connects your life to God.

The word of God presents God as full of grace and love, which is practically demonstrated in the sacrifice Jesus offered of Himself as a fragrant offering to God for our forgiveness and redemption. Believers are chosen to be blameless and holy in character and daily engagements.[1:4].

Paul drew up a catalogue of ungodly attitudes that the believer is counselled to avoid because the wrath of God has been reserved for the sons of disobedience [vs 6].

It is wise to resist being deceived into thinking that God doesn't punish disobedience and rebellion to His instructions, so all believers are counselled to resist the temptation to join the sons and disobedience [vs.7].

*QUESTION:* Do you know that your current lifestyle is a direct description of who you are imitating?

*PRAYER:* Evaluate your life now. What do you see in the light of who you are imitating? Is it something you want to pray about right now? Go ahead, please.

*Food for the day ~ 2026*

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

*MONDAY, 18 MAY*
*TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16*
*TOPIC: THE UNITY OF THE FAITH*

In today's text, Paul describes how the unity in chapter 2 can be maintained.

He insisted this can only be done when the believers "walk in a manner worthy of the Calling to which" they have been called, "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace [vs.1-3].

God provided the instruments that will be responsible for reminding the new united body of how to live this new "walk!" [v.7]. They include "apostles, the Prophets, the evangelists, the Shepherds [Pastors] and teachers" [v11].

Their are assigned task is to "build up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the son of God, to mature to manhood, to the measure of the Stature of the fullness of Christ" [vs.12-13]. This is how the church is meant to live, mature and be able to overcome many false doctrines that are going on around us.

*QUESTION:* Are you primarily concerned with denominational unity or the unity of the faith in Christ Jesus?

*PRAYER:* Dear God, help me to live a life that promotes the unity of the body of Christ without compromising the gospel, in Jesus' name. Amen.

*Food for the day ~ 2026*

18/05/2026

This week mercy will speak for you in Jesus Name.

17/05/2026

In the presence of God, joy overflows in its purest form.

13/05/2026

Wishing you a joyous birthday and a year filled with endless possibilities, ma.

12/05/2026

*TUESDAY, 12 MAY*
*TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:1-10*
*TOPIC: BLESSED WITH EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING*

Paul opens this section with an introduction of himself as an apostle chosen by God. This is probably to refute dessenting voices who might oppose his apostleship.

He also reminded us that we are God's holy people found to be faithful followers of Christ Jesus. After the introduction, he went into his message with a breathtaking revelation of the blessings Believers have.

Note that these blessings are spiritual, not earthly or physical. God has blessed Believers with every spiritual blessing; the foundation for these blessings is that we are united in Christ [v3].

Every believer is chosen before the foundation of the world because of the love of God for us.

These spiritual blessings include being chosen, predestined to adoption as a child of God, redeemed and forgiven, and an inheritance that is guaranteed through the Holy spirit, who is God's deposit that these promises are eternal.

*QUESTION:* Can you reflect on these spiritual blessings again and see if there is anyone you don't have?

*PRAYER:* Take a few minutes to thank God for everyone of these spiritual blessings, mentioning them by name.

*Food for the day ~ 2026*