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20/07/2026

🍲 *EVANGEL DAILY MEAL
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*MONDAY 20TH JULY, 2026*

*TOPIC: THE WISDOM OF SILENCE*

📖 *FURTHER READING*
PROVERBS 13:1–3

🔑 *KEY VERSE:*
"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward." (Proverbs 29:11)

📜 *ONE YEAR STUDY PLAN*
HOSEA 1–7

🖊️ *COMMENTARY*
In one of Aesop's Fables, a donkey walking through the woods finds the skin of a lion. Hunters had killed the lion and left the skin to dry in the sun. The donkey put on the lion's skin and was delighted to discover that all the other animals were terrified of him and ran away when he appeared. Rejoicing in his new found respect, the donkey betrayed his happiness--only to give himself away by his voice.

Some of us may not have entered into some needless troubles if we had learnt to hold our tongue. Maybe you've heard the old saying, "You have two ears and one mouth use them proportionately." God's Word empowers us to speak out when it's necessary to do so, but also to imbibe and practice the Wisdom of Silence: he who restrains his lips is wise (Pro. 10:19b).

Gaining control over the tongue is a rare but worthy virtue: "Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles'" (Pro.2 1:23). It is foolish to talk faster than one thinks: Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him" (Pro.29 :20). Being quiet can be
challenging, but it can also be a highly desirable virtue to possess and display.
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🎚 *CONTROLLING THOUGHTS*
A fool's fine clothes may disguise him, but his words will reveal who he is.

🙏🏿 *PRAYER*
Father, help me to appropriately manifest the wisdom of silence, I pray in the Name of Jesus Christ,len lk

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10/07/2026

The Jesus you plan to look for tomorrow is looking for you today.

Don't make Him wait.

One day, everyone will wish they had responded sooner. Opportunities expire. Time moves on. Hearts become harder. Life offers no guarantee of another tomorrow.

Jesus is calling your name today not because He wants to condemn you, but because He loves you, forgives you, and wants to give you eternal life.

Today is the day of salvation. Don't postpone the decision that could change your eternity.

"Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." — 2 Corinthians 6:2

If you hear His voice today, don't harden your heart. Come to Jesus while He may be found.

Tomorrow may be too late.The Jesus you plan to look for tomorrow is looking for you today.

Don't make Him wait.

One day, everyone will wish they had responded sooner. Opportunities expire. Time moves on. Hearts become harder. Life offers no guarantee of another tomorrow.

Jesus is calling your name today—not because He wants to condemn you, but because He loves you, forgives you, and wants to give you eternal life.

Today is the day of salvation. Don't postpone the decision that could change your eternity.

"Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." — 2 Corinthians 6:2

If you hear His voice today, don't harden your heart. Come to Jesus while He may be found.

Tomorrow may be too late.

10/07/2026

🔨⛏️ 2026: BREAKING BARRIERS 💱 (Zech. 4:6)
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EVANGEL DAILY MEAL – A.G DAILY DEVOTIONAL
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*Saturday, 11th July, 2026*

*TOPIC:*
`"POSITIVE SIDE OF FEAR"`

*TEXT:* I Chronicles 20:1-8, 12-15

*KEY VERSE:*
`"Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's,'"` (II Chron. 20:15, NKJV).
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*MESSAGE:*

Fear can be good and can be harmful. It depends on how we handle it. Fear can serve as motivation. It can motivate us to take action.

Jehoshaphat was the son and successor of Asa, king of Judah (1 Kings 15:24). He was a righteous King (1 Kings 22:43). The Bible says he feared, when he heard of the plan by enemy-nations to invade his Kingdom (v. 2). Initially he was afraid, but he did not allow fear to paralyze him. Rather, his fear motivated him to seek God's face. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah (v. 3).

Most often we experience similar situations in life. We feel threatened by troubles of live, ministry and business challenges. Like Jehoshaphat, let us push past fear and determine to seek the Lord for comfort and guidance.

There is no insurmountable mountain before God. There is a sound of victory! "Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you shall become a plain!" (Zech. 4:7).

Another example is Jacob. Fear made him to encounter God for a change (Gen. 32). When he learnt that his brother Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men (v. 6), he feared.

But his fear led to that unforgettable experience at Peniel with the Angel of the Lord (vv. 24-30). His name was changed to Israel (v. 28).

That was the turning point in Jacob's life.
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*CONTROLLING THOUGHT:*
Fear can serve as motivation for positive action.
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*PRAYER:*
LORD, turn my fears to trust in God.
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*ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:*
Amos 1-5

Wisdom today builds a better tomorrow. Choose wisely, live purposefully, and fulfill your God-given destiny.
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Do have a blessed day ahead.

09/07/2026

🔨⛏️ 2026: BREAKING BARRIERS 💱 (Zech. 4:6)

EVANGEL DAILY MEAL
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Thursday July 9, 2026.

*TOPIC: DEAR GEN Z: GOD LOVES YOU*

TEXT: Psalm 139:13-17.

*KEY VERSE:*
_“How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!”_ (Psalms 139:17, NKJV).

*MESSAGE:*
Josephine had thousands of followers on social media. She posted smiles but cried herself to sleep. Her friends said she was "too emotional." No one seemed to notice the pain she was going through, and the pressure to be perfect nearly crushed her.

She thought she was a misfit. On social media, she was being mocked. Even her family overlooked her. She began to believe the lie that she was hated. She believed that no one understood her.

One day, at a church service, she heard the preacher say, “You don’t have to shrink to fit, you are fearfully and wonderfully made". And for the first time in weeks, she prayed an honest prayer, "God, do you see me?" That was the turning point!

Whoever you are, reading this, hear this: “You are loved, cherished and wonderfully made.”
Dear Gen Z, you are not a mistake in motion; you are a miracle in process.
You may not feel like a masterpiece when life is messy, but you are not a misfit. Your uniqueness isn’t a flaw.

It’s a fingerprint of God’s creativity. You are a generation of vision, innovation, deep spiritual hunger, and meditation, unashamedly searching for meaning!

The devil wants to have you, but God says no because He loves you and made you a special species.

*CONTROLLING THOUGHT:*
You don’t have to shrink to fit, you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

*PRAYER:*
Lord, may I be the reason Gen Z, finds meaning in life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

*ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN:*

Isaiah 1-4.
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Do have a blessed day ahead.

08/07/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY MEAL
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*WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY, 2026*

*TOPIC: HOW WELL DO WE KNOW GEN Z?*
*(A CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH)*

📖 *FURTHER READING*
JUDG. 2:7–10

🔑 *KEY VERSE:*
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation'" (1 Peter 2:9, NKJV)

📜 *ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN*
2 KINGS 15,
2 CHRONICLES 26

🖊️ *COMMENTARY*
This generation, born into a world of digital noise, rapid change, and global uncertainty, is searching for more than just answers. They are searching for connection, for belonging, for truth that is not filtered through trends or tradition, but through authentic encounter. The Church has been so focused on preserving our programs that we have often forgotten to pursue their hearts.

Do we know that behind the memes and music is a longing to be heard? That their questions aren't rebellion, but hunger? That many of them are scrolling through social media, yes, but also silently scrolling through spiritual emptiness, hoping someone will notice? We say we want revival. We pray for the next generation to rise. Have we taken time to know the very people we're hoping to reach?

The Church should not expect Gen Z to adapt to us. Let's adapt our methods to reach them without compromising the message. Let's make room for their questions in our small groups. Lets permit them to express faith in new tones without calling it a compromise. Because when we truly know them, we can truly lead them. Jesus did not shout truth from the synagogue steps. He brought His disciples closer. He listened to them. He asked questions. He met them where they were and then led them to where they needed to be. That's the model.
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🎚 *CONTROLLING THOUGHTS*
Let us bring them close, not as observers but to be fully engaged.

🙏🏿 *PRAYER*
LORD please help the Church to know them and truly lead them, I pray in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen.

Always share with your friends and family. It's a blessing that needs to go round.
Grace to you, AMEN

03/07/2026

🍲 EVANGEL DAILY DEVOTION

FRIDAY 3RD JULY, 2026

TOPIC: PRAYER ATTITUDE OF A BELIEVER

📖 FURTHER READING
LUKE 18:1–8

🔑 KEY VERSE:
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)

📜 ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN
2 KINGS 5–8

🖊️ COMMENTARY
Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer's relationship with God. It is far more than a religious duty; it is a lifeline that connects us to His presence, power, and purpose. Jesus underscored the importance of persistence in prayer through the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). In this story, He reminds us that prayer must be consistent, bold, and. anchored in faith.

1. Prayer as a Lifestyle. Jesus declared, "Men ought always to pray, and not to faint" (Luke 18:1). Prayer is not meant to be our last resort but our first response in every circumstance. Daniel exemplified this discipline: despite the threat of the lion's den, he continued to pray three times a day (Daniel 6:10). Likewise, believers are called to cultivate prayer as a daily habit, regardless of trials or pressures.

2. The Power of Persistence. In the parable, the widow's persistence moved an unjust judge to grant her request. If persistence could sway an unrighteous man, how much more will our loving and faithful Father respond to His children?

3. Faith and Expectation. In Prayer, Persistence must be joined with unwavering faith. James 1:6 instructs, But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering." To pray effectively is to approach God with full assurance that He hears and responds. Jesus confirms this in Mark 11:24. True prayer is not empty repetition but an expression of steadfast trust in God's ability to act.
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🎚 CONTROLLING THOUGHTS
Prayer is not merely speaking words-----it is faith in action.

🙏🏿 PRAYER
Father, help me to develop a lifestyle of prayer and teach me to be persistent in prayer, I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen.

Amb Golden Chinedu