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07/08/2026

Welcome to the Family Altar Daily Devotional Guide of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH 2026
TOPIC: GIDEON -A MIGHTY MAN OF VALOUR
BIBLE PASSAGE: JUDGES 6:1-16

KEY VERSE:
The Lord answered, "I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive."- Judges 6:16

The Israelites face oppression from the Midianites due to their disobedience to God. This leads to suffering and a cry for help from the Israelites. God sends a prophet to remind the Israelites of their covenant and past deliverance. The message emphasizes the consequences of turning away from God. God chooses Gideon to deliver Israel from Midian. Gideon expresses doubt about his ability, citing his low status and family background. God reassures Gideon, "I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive."(v.16).

Gideon did not see himself as a mighty man of valour. In fact, he was hiding when the angel of the Lord found him. But God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Gideon's transformation from a timid wheat farmer to a fearless leader demonstrates how God's presence, blessings and enablement changes everything in a man. Throughout the Bible, God calls people beyond their comfort zones: Moses from the wilderness, David from the sheepfold, and Gideon from the wine press.

Many believers feel disqualified because of their background, weaknesses, or fears. Yet, just as God assured Gideon of His presence, He assures us too. A young woman once shared how she overcame a speech disorder to become a bold evangelist after yielding to God's call. Gideon teaches us that courage doesn't mean the absence of fear, but faith in God's Word despite fear. Faith can grow through personal encounters with God and His promises. When God calls you, He equips you.

Meditate on the Lyrics of RCH 500 "Jesus calls us, O'er the Tumult." Look specifically at Stanza 5: "Jesus calls us by your mercies; Saviour, may we hear you call; Give our hearts to your obedience; Serve and love you best of all".

ACTION:
Identify an area where fear has kept you hiding. Step out in faith and obey God's call.

PRAYER:
Dear Father, please activate my ears to pick clear signals when you call me for an assignment; help me see myself the way You see me. Give me the courage to rise above fear and walk in the boldness of Your calling in Jesus victorious name, I pray, Amen.

06/08/2026

Welcome to the Family Altar Daily Devotional Guide of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH 2026
TOPIC: A VESSEL FOR CHANGE
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 TIMOTHY 2:19-21

KEY VERSE:
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. - 2 Timothy 2:21

All believers have their unshakable foundation in Jesus Christ because the Bible says that no other foundation can be laid (1 Cor. 3:11). Despite the fact that many may stray away from the truth and false teachers subtly gain foothold into the church, God's purpose for His faithful followers cannot be thwarted. The gate of hell can never prevail against the church. Since the Lord knows those who belong to Him, do you have assurance that you are part of them?

God seeks vessels not perfect ones, but clean, yielded, and available. In 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Paul paints the image of a great house with vessels of gold, silver, wood, and earth. What sets the vessel apart is its readiness for the Master's use. Believers are the vessels that God uses to carry out His plans but it must remain qualified and ready for the Master's use. The injunction that "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness" underscores the essential nature of repentance and the transformation that should manifest in the lives of believers. The metaphorical imagery of a large house with articles of varying materials in verse 20 symbolizes the diversity within the body of Christ. Just as each article serves a distinct purpose, every believer plays a unique role in the grand tapestry of God's kingdom.

Throughout Scripture, God used individuals who made themselves available such as Moses, though reluctant, who became a vessel of deliverance. Esther, though afraid, was used to save her people. David, though young, became a king after God's heart. Today, in a world craving change, God is still looking for men and women who will be vessels of transformation. Consider the young Christian entrepreneur who launched a job-skills center for underprivileged youths or the single mother who began a prayer group in her community. It's not about status but about surrender. True change begins when we yield our lives completely to God.

ACTION:
Dedicate yourself afresh today. Ask God to purge, purify, and prepare you to be a vessel for His purpose. Sing this song with conviction and understanding: "Lord, make me a practical instrument for you, use me oh Lord".

PRAYER:
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me, cleanse me and use me for Your glory. Make me a vessel of change in my family, church, and my generation in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

27/07/2026

26/07/2026

Welcome to the Family Altar Daily Devotional Guide of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

SUNDAY, JULY 26TH 2026
TOPIC: THE DEFILEMENT OF THE TEMPLE
BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 11:36-45

KEY VERSE:
He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God.- 2 Thessalonians 2:4

Daniel's vision moves from what has been fulfilled in Antiochus IV Epiphanes to what will be fulfilled in the Antichrist of whom Antiochus was only a type (Matthew 24:15 NLT). The defilement of the temple was partly fulfilled in Antiochus IV Epiphanes, when he erected the statue of the Greek God, Zeus, in the temple and sacrificed a pig on it, sprinkling the juices all over the altar. The swine was regarded as unclean, and the Israelites were prohibited from eating the flesh or even touching their carcass when dead (c/f Lev. 11:7,8). The ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy, however, is still in the future, (c/f Dan. 11:36, 2 Thess. 2:3-4).

Yes, the Antichrist will come, but many of his agents are already here and working very hard (1 Jn. 2:18, 2 Jn. 1:7). We've not seen him, but we are seeing his representatives and their godless activities. We must move away from the fruitless guesswork of who the Antichrist (a particular individual) is and focus on his many forerunners dispersed all over the world, residing in our communities, attending our Church services, or even serving us communion. More importantly, as the disciples asked the Master when told that one of them would betray him, we should ask him, "am I the one"? (Matt. 26:21,22, Ps. 139:23, 24). We should heed Paul's advice in these scriptures (2 Cor. 13:5, 1Jn. 3:19-21). Satan often keeps us busy with judging our neighbours while completely blind over our own poor spiritual health.

Do we still give God true worship (Dan. 11:37)? Or do we now "worship the Fortress god" (Dan. 11:38) – the god of wealth, resources and connections, the god that makes people consider themselves unconquerable? John White wrote "Money Isn't God: So Why Is the Church Worshiping lt?" Yes, why are we now worshipping money, thinking that money would solve all our problems? Why does the Church now have regard only for those that have money (James 2:3, 6, 9)? Are we nourishing souls or tricking money out of people's pockets? Does the Church still trust God to supply her needs or do we plan and plot which church members' pockets to invade? We have converted every Church event to a money-making opportunity just as some have subverted worship by converting worship time to entertainment time.

ACTION:
Jesus flogged the money changers out of the temple; do you think he would spare us if he visited our Churches today?

PRAYER:
Father, it is to our shame that we have converted your house to a centre of merchandise and now regard gold as God; we have debased the sanctity of your house, doing things that we would not even attempt when we stand before earthly rulers.

21/07/2026

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Happy Birthday, Mrs. Precious Chukwuma! 🎉
On behalf of the entire church family, we celebrate you today and thank God for the gift of your life. May the Lord bless you with good health, divine favor, peace, joy, and many more fruitful years in His service.
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