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22/05/2026

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

FRIDAY, MAY 22ND 2026
TOPIC: LIVE WORTHY OF GOD
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-12

KEY VERSE:
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. -1 Thessalonians 2:12

Paul and his team preached the gospel to the Thessalonians, despite the fact that he faced resistance and opposition at Philippians (v. 1-2). They were resilient and focused in communicating the gospel. They spoke as men that had God's approval and as God's agents entrusted with the gospel of salvation (v. 3-4). They did not preach the gospel with a desire to win the favour of humans or to please anybody (v. 4). They were not selfish or greedy but were determined to present the gospel to the glory of God and for the benefit of the people in terms of salvation and
deliverance from their sinful ways (v. 5-9). This is a great challenge for preachers today.

As bearers of the Goodnews, how do we conduct ourselves before our hearers - those we strive to reach with the message of Salvation? Godliness and integrity remain key in the lives of those who bear the Goodnews. We are expected to be spiritually transparent in character and in conduct as we propagate the gospel of Christ (v. 10). Apostle Paul and his team charged the Thessalonians to live lives worthy of God, reminding them of their calling into the heavenly kingdom by God (v. 12).

This godly counsel is appropriate and is meant to guide and order our steps; it also challenges us to walk the straight spiritual path and to always stay connected to God. To live worthy of God speaks of a lifestyle that honours, reverences, glorifies and pleases God. It is not an outmoded lifestyle; on the contrary, living worthy of God is the only way we can prove that we belong to him. It is what makes our testimony believable and, without it, we will be nothing more than pretenders.

May the lifestyle of Paul and his team challenge us today as we labour in preaching the gospel, not being deterred and discouraged by the challenges we face in communicating the gospel.

ACTION:
Resolve to live the life worthy of God.

PRAYER:
Help me Oh God, to live worthy of you, in Jesus' name.

21/05/2026

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

THURSDAY, MAY 21ST 2026
TOPIC: THE CONSEQUENCES OF FORSAKING THE LORD
BIBLE PASSAGE: JUDGES 10:6-16

KEY VERSE:
Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the Philistines. And because the Israelites forsook the LORD and no longer served him. - Judges 10:6.

The Israelites often sinned against the Lord; they deserted the Lord, indulging in idol worship. Idol worship is religious harlotry, which exposes the idolaters to many ungodly and unholy practices that God detests. Israel's idolatry removed their attention from serving the Lord, because it is impossible to serve two masters at the same time (Luke 16:13). One cannot maintain devotion to God while serving in idolatrous altars. The idols may accept it, but God
does not. He is a jealous God that would not share his glory with idols or anyone else (Isaiah 42:8). So, Israel's idolatry angered God (vs 6).

God is angry at sin and wickedness; this righteous anger reveals God's nature of holiness. He is a God of righteousness and has purer eyes than to look at sin (Habakkuk 1:13). When Israel forsook the Lord and ceased to serve Him, the Lord became angry with them and allowed the Philistines and Amorites to conquer them. Surely, there are serious consequences for sin. The Israelites suffered oppression in the hands of their enemies for eighteen years. This is an indication that God hates sin and punisher the sinner (vs 7-9). Let us avoid anything that would expose us to God's displeasure and anger.

God is not pleased with our unfaithfulness and sinful lives. Sin does not merely offend God but is actually an affront to him. The Lord, being righteous, expresses His anger and displeasure over sin and often brings the sinner under discipline. For Israel, God often made them to suffer defeats in battle, enslavement by their enemies, or to suffer economic hardship with famine in the land. But God received Israel back whenever they turned again to God in repentance and committed themselves again to righteousness (v. 10-16).

We must ask ourselves the question: is there anything competing with God in our lives? Is there any passion or pastime, person or preoccupation that has taken the throne of God in our lives? We must break free from such things, because they have become "idols" and a source of offense to God. Remember, you cannot serve two masters at the same time (Matthew 6:24) If you would not serve God with singular devotion, then you are not serving him at all.

ACTION:
Resist whatever makes you to forsake God.

PRAYER:
Oh Lord, grant me the grace not to forsake you and your ways, in Jesus' name

19/05/2026

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

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH 2026
TOPIC: REJOICE IN THE LORD
BIBLE PASSAGE: HABAKKUK 3:12-19

KEY VERSE:
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour - Habakkuk 3:18.

How should we react or respond when our situation seems depressing or hopeless? What should we do when it seems as if God is silent? Trusting God implies looking beyond what we can see to what God sees. If we feel hopeless, helpless, weak, and powerless; if we are grappling with tough times and are at the point of giving up, let's take solace in the amazing and encouraging words of Habakkuk.

In Habakkuk 3:18-19 _"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes in the vines, though the olive crops fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior"_. In the midst of God's judgement against Judea, the prophet chose to rejoice in the Lord as his Savior and his unfailing source of strength (v. 16). From Habakkuk 3:12-19, the prophet refers to this period as a time that God would deliver his people from Egypt (Exodus 14). He believed that the same God who came with salvation in the past would come again in all His glory.

There is so much in the world that try to kill our joy. The challenges come from our homes, places of work or business, the immediate communities we live in and even the nation at large. When our spouses or children are not doing what we expect or we have obstacles in our jobs and businesses, joy often takes flight. When it appears as if our efforts are not bearing sufficient fruits, our hearts are dampened.

But, no matter what we encounter today or whatever the uncertain future will yet confront us with, we are to remain focused on God, find peace and solace in Him, and remain joyful in God our Savior. There is nothing to worry about for we are safe and fortified in Him. He remains the source of our peace, sustenance and supply. His promise never fails. In Philippians 4:4; we are commanded to rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! We should endeavour to rejoice, whether in good or in bad times.

ACTION:
No matter what comes up, I will remain joyful in the Lord.

PRAYER:
Lord d, I declare that nothing will hinder the flow of my joy, in Jesus' name.

16/05/2026

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

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH 2026
TOPIC: UNCOMPROMISING LOYALTY TO GOD
BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 6:14-16

KEY VERSE:
So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!"- Daniel 6:16

The exercise of our faith and loyalty to God often come under attack. But Daniel was not intimidated nor was he frightened by the rage of the king. This was because his loyalty to God was rock-solid (v. 14). He did not let anything stop him from calling on the name of God and worship God as he did in the past (v. 15-16).

Loyalty implies a steadfast commitment and faithfulness to a person, often encompassing a strong sense of allegiance and devotion. This virtue must be seen in our relationship with God, as demonstrated by Daniel. It was should also be seen in our service, including our worship. We must at all times ask ourselves: Is this the kind of worship commanded by God or are we displaying carnal and worldly desires? It is sad that we no longer care to differentiate between right and
wrong ways of worship. Right worship is that which is commanded by God, that which follows his principles and is directed only at his honour (John 4:23). Wrong worship is that which exalts fleshly desires and is not accompanied by righteousness; it is sham and pretentious worship (Isaiah 29:13; Isaiah 58:2-5).

We should resist anything that may influence us negatively and cause us to neglect our loyalty, devotion, and commitment to God. When our loyalty towards God is strong and uncompromising, nothing can weaken our faith or derail us from serving God.

Note that in executing his unchangeable decree the king made a remarkable, interesting, and touching statement: _*“May your God whom you serve continually rescue you"*_ (v. 16). Daniel's commitment and allegiance to God was so manifest that the unbeliever king expected God to intervene. Can this be said concerning us as a result of our loyalty towards God despite the fact that the king knew not God, what he saw in Daniel made him to acknowledge the existence, the power and the authority of God. He believed that the God of Daniel had the power to deliver him from danger and unjust death. Can this also be our testament? Let our loyalty to God remain unflinching.

ACTION:
How resolved are you to maintain an uncompromising loyalty to God?

PRAYER:
Lord, help me never to compromise my loyalty to you, in Jesus' name.

16/05/2026

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15/05/2026

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

FRIDAY, MAY 15TH 2026
TOPIC: THE UNSHAKEABLE FAITH
BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 6:1-13

KEY VERSE:
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. - Daniel 6:10

God wants us to repose on him an unshakable faith - that is absolute confidence that he is who he said he is and would do what he said he would do. If trials and temptations come, we must know that these are intended to strengthen our faith rather than to knock us down. It is a common error to think that exercising faith in God shields the believer from life's challenges. Daniel's faith was severely, severally tried and tested, but he continued to trust God, praying unceasingly. This was evidence of his dependence on God (1 Peter 5:1), He stood firm and refused to compromise his faith (v. 7;12); unlike many people in Church, Daniel chose God's honour rather than self-preservation (Revelation 12:11).

Daniel's experience in exile reveals that the enemy finds pleasure in spying on us (v. 11). All we need to do is to remain strong and to keep watching and praying. because we are in the midst of foes (RCH 532 stanza 1). God keeps us from certain tests and trials (those that we cannot bear 1 Corinthians 10:13), but allows other temptations (those we can bear), knowing that the tests strengthen and perfect our faith in Him (James 1:2-4). Daniel was a man of exceptional and extraordinary intelligence. He had an excellent spirit (Daniel 6:3). The depth of his knowledge about God kept him strong, focused, fearless, and unshakable in his faith in the time of danger (vs 10-13).

The question is how strong is our faith in the time of trials? How resolved are we to stand firm in the face of danger and death? The Lord expects us to show unflinching obedience, commitment and dedication towards Him. We should not give up on our faith, but rather be energized to stand firm and remain uncompromised.

ACTION:
Oh, for a faith that will not shrink, though pressed by many a foe; that would not tremble on the brink of poverty or woe. Is this the kind of faith you have?

PRAYER:
Lord, help us to demonstrate an unshakable faith in times of danger, in Jesus' name.

11/05/2026

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

MONDAY, MAY 11TH 2026
TOPIC: PERSECUTION: A TOOL FOR KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT AND EXPANSION
BIBLE PASSAGE: ACTS 8:1-13

KEY VERSE:
And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. - Acts 8:1

Persecution can be defined as a cruel and unjust treatment meted out on someone or a group of people for their religious beliefs, inclinations and adherence to a particular faith. It can come in the form of verbal abuse, physical violence, rejection, imprisonment, etc. The early Church in Acts 8:1-3 experienced widespread persecution, so intense and severe. The Church experienced great hostility, including imprisonment and beatings; many were put to death including Stephen, who was stoned to death. He was buried by godly men who mourmed deeply for him (v. 2). But the persecution was not fruitless; the all-wise God used it as a catalyst to kickstart a great missionary and evangelistic movement that led to great expansion and growth of the Christian ministry in the early Church (v. 4-5).

The gospel spread so fast, with the manifestation of signs, wonders, and miracles that regions such as Judea and Samaria, which were spiritually fallow over the years, became evangelized. The persecution that arose in Jerusalem was apt, as it pushed the Church out of her comfort zone. Evangelist Philip was one of the shining lights at the time; exercising spiritual gifts that he had, he impacted the ministry greatly. He is called an apostle to Samaria because through him the gospel reached Samaria with great manifestations of the power of God.

The Church should not relent, retreat or slow down. As believers, we should press on and look beyond persecution, because we have the assurance of victory in Christ who overcame for us (John 16:33). As God's vessels, let us not be overwhelmed, frightened, or discouraged because of persecution for we are winners and not losers. The Church should remain intentional and deliberate in her missionary efforts, because Christ our Commander, has guaranteed us victory. The Church should march ahead, because even the gates of hell cannot prevail against her. (Matthew 16:18).

ACTION:
There is eternal joy and glory ahead; therefore, look beyond present persecutions and press on towards the mark.

PRAYER:
Lord, give us grace not to succumb and compromise our faith in the time of persecution, in Jesus' name.

10/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Esther Emmanuel 🎉🎂

We celebrate and appreciate you today for your love, kindness, and commitment. May God bless you with good health, joy, peace, and many more fruitful years ahead.

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed new age. Happy Birthday Ma! 🎊

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