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18/07/2026

DAILY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL FOR
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

TOPIC: THE RIGHTEOUS ARE GENEROUS GIVERS

RBT: Isaiah 12-14

BH 353: Give of Your Best to the Master

1. Give of your best to the Master,
Give of the strength of your youth;
Throw your soul's fresh, glowing ardor
Into battle for truth:
Jesus has set the example,
Dauntless was He, young and brave;
Give Him your loyal devotion,
Give Him the best that you have.
Give of your best to the Master,
Give of the strength of your youth,
Clad in salvation's full armor,
Join in the battle for truth.
2. Give of your best to the Master,
Give Him first place in your heart;
Give Him first place in your service,
Concentrate ev'ry part;
Give, and to you shall be given,
God His beloved Son gave;
Gratefully seeking to serve Him,
Give Him the best that you have.
3. Give of your best to the Master,
Naught else is worthy His love;
He gave Himself for your ransom,
Gave up His glory above;
Laid down His life without murmur,
You from sin's ruin to save;
Give Him your heart's adoration,
Give Him the best that you have.

Golden Text: The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. Psalm 37:21, NIV

Text: Psalm 37:1-5, 18-22

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
[1] Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
[2] for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
[3] Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
[4] Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
[5] Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:
[18] The blameless spend their days under the Lord's care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
[19] In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.
[20] But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord's enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.
[21] The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;
[22] those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.

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EXPOSITION / MESSAGE BODY:
A Christian millionaire gave generously to the mission work of his church. When he was asked about his motivation to give that much, he said, "I learnt to give God everything I had since I was a boy, now nothing seems too much for me to give to the One who has blessed me with everything. I am convinced that this is the reason God has blessed me richly." Today's passage talks about the benefit of walking with God. The psalmist outlines many attributes of the righteous, and one of them is generosity. The psalmist urges believers to trust the Lord for all their needs in all seasons of life, no matter the challenges. When the world around them is experiencing disaster and famine, the righteous are assured of living in plenty. Therefore, they are also called to share from the abundance of God's blessings in their lives with others who may be in their season of lack. Every act of generosity you show is a sign that you are a son or daughter of God. You may not always have all that you want, but you must guard your heart from envying the wicked who got wealth through crooked means. Are you living like Jesus? He gave what He had generously, and when it required giving His life, He gave it for man's redemption. You also must be ready to give out of the abundance of what you have received from God. Can God count on you to be a blessing to someone today?

Perceive: Giving generously is one of the hallmarks of righteousness.

Ponder: How much of yourself have you given to God and others around you?

Practise: Look out for people around you who may need your help in one way or another and determine to be a blessing to them today.

Pray: Lord, make me a generous giver, so that I can reflect Your righteousness everywhere I find myself.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Grace A. Fadahunsi, Romi; Ayeni E. Ayodele, Lagos; Awolade B. Jacob, Lagos; Babalola G. Kolawole, Ikom; Owolabi D. Olufunmi, Agege; Okedare S. Adediran, Ogbomoso; Adewuyi S. Aderemi, Ogbomoso; Adesola Afolarin, Ibadan; D.P.O. Sotu, Delta; Ishaya B. Alkali, Michika; Oladejo Akinola O, Ondo; Olagoke Gideon, Omifon.

PRAYER:
Lord, our prayers will not bring forth wind but the substance of things hoped for.

15/07/2026

DAILY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL FOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

TOPIC: BLESSINGS AND WOES

RBT: Isaiah 1-3

BH 264: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

1. There shall be showers of blessing;
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
2. There shall be showers of blessing;
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
3. There shall be showers of blessing:
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come, and now honor Thy word.
4. There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we're confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

Golden Text: Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied... Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you will go hungry. Luke 6:21a & 25a, NIV

Text: Luke 6:20-26

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
[20] Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
[21] Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
[22] Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
[23] "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
[24] "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
[25] Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
[26] Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

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EXPOSITION / MESSAGE BODY:
Parents often find it easy to bless children who are obedient and helpful, while the disobedient ones face warnings about the consequences of their actions. The Oxford Dictionary defines blessings as "supernatural aid or reward," whereas woes signify "misery" or "calamity." As Jesus spoke to the crowds from Judea, Jerusalem, and beyond, He revealed the truths of the Kingdom of God. His message reordered the worldly values, teaching that true blessing comes from recognising your need for spiritual edification, a hunger for righteousness, and suffering for God's will. In a nation where riches were seen as a sign of God's favour, Jesus shocked His hearers by pronouncing blessings on the hungry. He promised comfort to those who wept and warned those who were comfortable in disobedience of the emptiness they would face at His return. This is a call for a genuine transformation and the urge to seek eternal fulfilment over temporary pleasures. If you are striving to find fulfilment only through riches, then wealth may be the only reward you will ever get, and such does not last. Are you willing to face the discomfort that comes with standing firm in your faith, even when it seems challenging? Assess your priorities today. Do you seek blessings from God, or do you settle for the fleeting pleasures of this world? Jesus invites you to embrace the fulness of life found in obedience to Him. Take a step today to align your actions with the values of God's Kingdom.

Perceive: Obedience to God often leads to eternal blessings.

Ponder: Are you prioritising your spiritual well-being over temporary gains?

Practise: Identify one area of your life where you can practice obedience to God today.

Pray: Lord Jesus, help me to seek Your blessings through obedience to Your will. Amen.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Sunday S. Makama, Mando; Bulus Garba, Tuta; Segun Adeleke, Lagos; Ademola J. Ayobami, Lagos; Okanlawon S. Olufemi, Lagos; Paul A. Adetoun, Ogun; Elizabeth Onasanya, Obiata; Tonami J. Jonathan, Akenfa 1; Simon Peter, Lafia; Chinedu Wodo, Rumuodumaya; Justin O. Anyanwu, Enugu; Kayode J. Fakunle, Ogbomoso; Adepoju S. Adewale, Ogbomoso; Johnson O. Adeleke, Mokwa; Tanimu Fada, Karim; Adeleke J. Oluwayinka, Lagos; Yohanna Marcus J.M, Abuja; Bamidele J. Jacob, Abuja; Bayo Oladeji, Abuja; Ebenezer F. Bamidele, Ifon Osun; Timothy J. Okeyiola, Dagbaja; Johnson Pam Vou M, Kuru; Luka Ishaya, Madugura; Sadauki Saleh, Kanirum Bajju; Oyeronke B. Olawuyi, Kaduna; A.O. Afolabi, Igbo-Oro.

PRAYER:
Lord, let Your kingdom and the presence of Your majesty be with us today. Reward all faithful stewards in churches attending GMB Church Growth Conference, East at Sapele, beginning today.

12/07/2026

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026

TOPIC: SIMON PETER, FROM WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 40:26-31
Background Scripture: Mark 8:27-29; Luke 22:31-34; John 18:25-27; 21:15-17
Lesson Scripture: Mark 8:27-29; Luke 22:31-34; John 18:25-27; 21:15-17

GOLDEN TEXT
The third time, he said to him, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, You know all things; you know that I love You.' Jesus said, 'Feed my sheep.' John 21:17

Objectives
By the end of the lesson, class members should be able to:

I. Explain their understanding of spiritual weakness and state areas of Christian weaknesses.
II. Reflect on instances when they have demonstrated weakness and resolve to correct it.
III. Pray for spiritual renewal and restoration.

INTRODUCTION
Mary had always wanted to drive, but fear held her back. After much encouragement, she finally signed up for lessons with a tutor. One sunny afternoon, she took the driver's seat on a major road near her house, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. Everything seemed to be going well—until panic set in. She mistakenly pressed the accelerator too hard, sending the car speeding uncontrollably. Before she could regain control, the car swerved and struck three pedestrians. Chaos erupted. One person suffered a broken leg, while the other two had bruises. The police arrived, and Mary, trembling and overwhelmed with guilt, was taken into custody for several hours. The weight of her mistake crushed her spirit. When she was finally released, she made a firm decision: she would never drive again.
Days turned into weeks, and the fear remained. Every time she saw a car, memories of the accident resurfaced. The shame of failing and the thought of hurting someone again convinced her that she wasn't meant to be a driver. Many people around her sympathised, but others reminded her that most people who drive today were not perfect at it in the beginning. One day, a close friend told her, "Mary, falling doesn't mean you're finished. Being knocked down isn't the same as being knocked out. You can either let this failure define you, or you can learn from it and rise stronger." Those words stayed with her. After months of self-reflection, Mary made a bold decision—she would try again. She started with small steps: sitting in a parked car, turning on the ignition, and taking short, slow drives in a safe space. The fear didn't disappear overnight, but with persistence, she regained confidence.
A year later, Mary was back on the road, driving with a steady hand and a determined heart. Her failure had once crushed her, but it had also taught her resilience. She realised that life's setbacks, no matter how painful, could become stepping stones to strength.
Just like Mary, many of us face moments where we stumble and fall. But failure is never the end of the story. Even when we disappoint ourselves—or even God—He is never done with us. The key is to pick up the broken pieces, learn from the fall, and rise again.
Today's study will take us through the life of a man who, though he fell, picked up the bits and pieces of his life and became a veritable tool in the hands of God. This study will help us know that even when we disappoint God, He is never done with us.

THE LESSON EXPLAINED

A. The Unique Declaration (Mark 8:27-29)
As Jesus journeyed with His disciples to the towns of Caesarea Philippi, he asked His disciples what the people's opinion of Him was. The disciples responded by saying that some thought of Him as Elijah while some said He was one of the prophets. After He had asked the disciples about whom other people said He was, He then asked them, "But what about you, who do you say I am?" (Mark 8:29). Peter responded by divine inspiration that He was the Messiah (Christ). This probing question invited the disciples to declare their faith and affirm their understanding of His messianic role. Our relationship with Christ is not predicated on people's opinions but on our encounter with Him.
The declaration of Peter about Jesus is quite monumental as it helps us to know that Jesus is incomparable with any of the other prophets. More so, Jesus does not want our understanding of Him to be based on what people say but on what we have come to know from our relationship and fellowship with Him. Peter's confession encourages us to boldly declare our faith in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and to live out that faith in our daily lives.

DISCUSSION TIME

1. How do you personally answer Jesus' question, "Who do you say I am?" and how does this belief influence your life and actions?
2. Why do you think some Christians find it difficult to know God by themselves except through others, especially their religious leaders?

B. Satan's Plot Uncovered (Luke 22:31-34)
As Jesus Christ approached the time of His crucifixion, He met with His disciples and taught them key Kingdom principles and mandates. It is worth noting that while teaching them about leadership in the Kingdom, Jesus drew Simon Peter's attention to Satan's plot against him (v. 31). Satan knew that the disciples would be instrumental in the establishment of God's Kingdom on earth, he therefore came to sift Peter so that the ministry (Church) of Jesus would not stand. However, Jesus prayed for Peter. The restoration of Peter would go a long way in bringing about the restoration of the other brethren. Jesus had to prepare the mind of Peter because he had a huge assignment ahead of him.
Christians must understand that not all suffering results from wrongdoing. Satan often targets us because of the important tasks God has given us. Satan's goal is to disrupt and prevent us from fulfilling what God has planned for us. However, we should be assured that we have a High Priest who is constantly interceding for us (Hebrews 7:25). Overall, this passage encourages believers to remain vigilant, trust in the enduring truth of Jesus' Words, and be always prepared for the coming of God's Kingdom.

DISCUSSION TIME

1. Why do you think some people who have the call of God upon them still fail despite receiving training and prayers?
2. How do you respond to Jesus' promise to intercede for you?

C. Restoration to Greater Assignment (John 18:25-27; 21:15-17)
After Jesus had revealed the plot of Satan to Peter, he was still not spiritually alert and physically sensitive. Three times, servants of the high priest confronted Peter as a disciple of Jesus and three times, he denied ever knowing Him. He became vulnerable because he was following Jesus from a distance and ended up staying where he should not have stayed. After the resurrection, Jesus met Peter again and helped him establish his faith by asking him three times if he loved Him (vv. 15-17), perhaps each for the three times he denied Him. This time around, Peter openly told Jesus how much he loved Him. While Jesus was not exonerating Peter for the denials, nor was He condemning him, He reminded him of what He had told him: "When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:32b). Jesus asked Peter to "Feed (His) Lambs," "Take care of (His) sheep" and "Feed (His) sheep." His restoration was not just in faith but also in assignment. A person's downfall does not define their destiny. Falling does not mean one cannot rise again. Satan's strategy is to keep us trapped in guilt and shame after we stumble, leading some, like Judas, to despair and hopelessness, while God's message is one of redemption and restoration. The past may be a lesson, but definitely, it is not a life sentence. God can make lemonade out of our lemon, transforming our mess into a message and turn our life around for the better. The key is to never rule ourselves out of God's grace.

DISCUSSION TIME

1. Why did Jesus ask if Peter loved Him three times?
2. Do you think there is anyone God cannot clean up and use? Substantiate your answer.

Fellowship and Ministry Building Activity
Let each class member identify a "lamb" (someone) in the church or their neighbourhood whom they can "feed" this week and take action to do so.

Take Home
Write down three things you are taking home from this lesson

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Prayer Points
▪︎ Pray for grace not to fall, fail or falter.
▪︎ Pray for the restoration of brethren who have fallen or gone astray.

Commitment
Based on today's lesson, make a personal determination to follow Jesus more closely, love Him more dearly, and see Him more clearly.

12/07/2026

DAILY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL FOR
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026

TOPIC: CALLED TO FEED CHRIST'S FLOCK

RBT: Ecclesiastes 9-12

BH 429: Bring Them In

1. Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear,
Out in the desert dark and drear,
Calling the sheep who've gone astray,
Far from the Shepherd's fold away.
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring them in from the fields of sin;
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring the wand'ring ones to Jesus.
2. Who'll go and help this Shepherd kind,
Help Him the wand'ring ones to find?
Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold,
Where they'll be sheltered from the cold?
3. Out in the desert hear their cry,
Out on the mountains wild and high;
Hark! 'tis the Master speaks to thee,
"Go, find My sheep where'er they be."

Golden Text: Jesus said, "Feed my sheep." John 21:17b, NIV

Text: John 21:15-19

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
[15] When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."
[16] Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."
[17] The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.
[18] Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
[19] Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, "Follow me!"

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EXPOSITION / MESSAGE BODY:
In the professional world, everyone has their area of expertise, whether teaching, medicine, engineering, or another field. Some people follow in their parents' footsteps, while others choose their paths based on personal passion or life circumstances. Despite these varied choices, God has a unique purpose for each person, which must be discovered. In today's passage, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, each time directing him to "feed my sheep." This emphasises Jesus reinstating Peter as a lead disciple after he had denied Him three times. This moment also illustrates how Jesus redirects Peter's life from fishing for fish to fishing for people, underscoring the truth that there is no one God cannot restore, no matter how many times the person has erred. It also points our attention to the fact that God's calling is basically to serve others in alignment with His will. Believers must know that God is also interested in restoring His lost children. How far have you strayed from your Father? You may have even denied Him a few times, like Peter. If you will call on Him today, He is ready to use you for His purpose, despite all your weaknesses. As God's children, are there opportunities in your daily life to reach out, offer support, or share your faith? Just like Jesus took over Peter's profession for His purpose, He wants to use you and whatever you are involved in for His purpose. Will you be willing to allow Him?

Perceive: God not only forgives sin, but also restores the sinner.

Ponder: How can you align your career and personal skills with God's calling for your life?

Practise: This week, volunteer for a local organization or church event that aligns with your passions and skills and meet the needs of your community.

Pray: Lord, help me recognise and embrace the unique purpose You have for my life.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Bawa D. Dauda, Shendam; Afolabi Samuel, Ilawe-Ekiti; Ogunmiloye T. Matthew, Ire-Ekiti; Oduleye J. Olarewaju, Kaduna; Dauda L. Kure, Garaku; Kpobanife Adule, Mbiama; Oladiran O. Paul, Ibadan; O. Lanre Ogunbiyi, Ibadan; Joel Ezekiel, Dankaya; Alagbe Job O., Ilogbo Ota; Wole Ojo, Ogun; Ojo B. Adekunle, Lokoja; Joseph O. Iyiola, Oyo; Gabriel O. Abolade, Akinmoorin; Joel Adedokun, Oyo; Hosea P. Bido, Kwasu Daddu; Olowoye T. Edward, Ondo; Ogunbiyi Olusola L., Eruwa.

PRAYER:
We pray that You recreate and restore all ancient ruins speedily.

11/07/2026

DAILY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL FOR
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026

TOPIC: CRUMBLING UNDER PRESSURE

RBT: Ecclesiastes 5-8

BH 326: Saviour More than Life to Me

1. Saviour, more than life to me,
I am clinging, clinging close to Thee;
Let Thy precious blood applied,
Keep me ever, ever near Thy side.
Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour,
Let me feel Thy cleansing pow'r;
May Thy tender love to me
Bind me closer, closer, Lord to Thee.
2. Through this changing world below,
Lead me gently, gently as I go;
Trusting Thee, I cannot stray,
I can never, never lose my way.
3. Let me love Thee more and more,
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er;
Till my soul is lost in love,
In a brighter, brighter world above. Amen.

Golden Text: He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, "I don't know this man you're talking about." Mark 14:71, NIV

Text: Mark 14:55-72

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
[55] The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any.
[56] Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.
[57] Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:
[58] "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.'"
[59] Yet even then their testimony did not agree.
[60] Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?"
[61] But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?"
[62] "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."
[63] The high priest tore his clothes. "Why do we need any more witnesses?" he asked.
[64] "You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?" They all condemned him as worthy of death.
[65] Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, "Prophesy!" And the guards took him and beat him.
[66] While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by.
[67] When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said.
[68] But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway.
[69] When the servant girl saw him there, she said again to those standing around, "This fellow is one of them."
[70] Again he denied it. After a little while, those standing near said to Peter, "Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean."
[71] He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, "I don't know this man you're talking about."
[72] Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times." And he broke down and wept.

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EXPOSITION / MESSAGE BODY:
The phrase "Crumbling Under Pressure," according to the dictionary, simply means to break down as a result of a stressful or difficult situation. It is used to describe a situation where someone has been pushed to their limit and had to react, whether positively or negatively. There have been instances where individuals, under the weight of stress or fear, have denied their closest companions, brothers, sisters, friends, and even their parents. This was the experience of Peter, who under the pressure of fear, denied Christ. Peter, who had earlier pledged undying loyalty to Jesus, crumbled under the weight of fear and uncertainty. As Jesus was falsely accused and tried before the Sanhedrin, Peter followed from a distance, only to be recognised as one of Jesus' followers. Confronted three times, Peter denied knowing Christ just as Jesus had predicted. When the rooster crowed, Peter realised his failure and was filled with deep sorrow. Like Peter, you may find yourself in situations where your faith is tested, and the pressure to conform to ungodly norms or deny your convictions becomes overwhelming. Have you ever distanced yourself from Jesus to avoid discomfort or rejection? Today's devotion is a wake-up call to realign your heart with Christ. Don't be consumed by guilt, but let the direction lead you to repentance and restoration, just as it was for Peter. God's grace is still available, no matter how far you have strayed. God's desire is for you to stand your ground when you are under pressure.

Perceive: Courage is not the absence of fear but the resolve to stand firm despite it.

Ponder: What are the pressures mounting around you?

Practise: Identify one area where you are tempted to compromise and pray about it.

Pray: Lord Jesus, strengthen my heart to stand firm and rise above every pressure.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Emegha Reuben, Benin City; Kayode J. Ajanlekoko, Lagos; Ebisoru Igodima, Amassoama; E.O. Oyeleso, Ogbomoso; Oladoye D. Olatunji, Ogun; Adegboyega Benjamin A., Ogun; Ojeniyi A. Ishola, Ogun; Atunde A. Sola, Ile Ife; Musa Waini Sabo, Plateau; Aderonmu H. Oluwakemi, Ogun; Balogun P. Gbenro, New Bussa; Emehinola Sunday E., Lagos.

PRAYER:
Lord, may Your word accomplish what You please in our lives.

07/07/2026

DAILY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL FOR
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026

TOPIC: GOD DELIVERS FROM ALL FEARS

RBT: Proverbs 24-26

BH 198: He Is Able to Deliver Thee

1. 'Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue;
'Tis the grandest theme that the world e'er sung:
Our God is able to deliver thee.
He is able to deliver thee,
He is able to deliver thee;
Though by sin oppressed, go to Him for rest;
Our God is able to deliver thee.
2. 'Tis the grandest theme in the earth or main;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal strain;
'Tis the grandest theme, tell the world again:
Our God is able to deliver thee.
3. 'Tis the grandest theme, let the tidings roll
To the guilty heart, to the sinful soul;
Look to God in faith, He will make thee whole:
Our God is able to deliver thee.

Golden Text: I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4, NIV

Text: Psalm 34:1-9

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
[1] I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
[2] I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
[3] Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
[4] I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
[5] Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
[6] This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.
[7] The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
[8] Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
[9] Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

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EXPOSITION / MESSAGE BODY:
Fear is a universal human experience, often born out of uncertainty. During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her family risked their lives to save the Jews from N**i persecution. Despite the constant threat of discovery and the horrors surrounding her, Corrie learned to trust God in the most terrifying circumstances. She famously said, "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." This is similar to David's circumstance in today's passage. David reflects on when he was in deep distress, yet he sought the Lord and was delivered from his fears. David not only experienced personal deliverance, but he also invited others to "taste and see that the Lord is good" (v.8). This passage illustrates that those who look to God are radiant with joy. Their faces are never covered with shame. God hears the cries of the righteous and delivers them from every trouble, just as He delivered David. Are you facing fears that seem overwhelming? Like David, you are called to seek God in your distress. Fear can consume your mind and heart, but God invites you to trust Him completely. Have you cried out to Him for deliverance? The invitation is not just to observe what God can do but to personally experience His deliverance. Reflect on the areas of your life where fear has held you back and bring them to the Lord. He is ready to free you from those burdens and fill you with His peace.

Perceive: Faith in God leads to deliverance from all fears.

Ponder: Are you carrying your fears to God, or are they carrying you?

Practise: Write down your fears today and pray over each one, surrendering them to God.

Pray: Lord, I bring my fears to You. Deliver me and fill my heart with Your peace. Amen.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Banjo Ajao, Kaduna; Oketola Okunlola E., Ogun; Oyebanji Oyebukola S., Lagos; Babale Luka M., Pyata; Dandadi B. Godobe, Elembelu; Jacob O. F. Adenibi, Igbope; Oladeji E. Olayiwola, Oge-Owode; Moses Yet, Angwar-Ajayi; Jack S. Sambo, Angwan-Ayaba; Nimi H. Bob Manuel, Port Harcourt; Sanngoleye O. Oluwatoyin, Ibadan; Gbadebo M. Ogunsola, Ogbomoso; Sangolade J. O., Ogbomoso; John Awoniyi, Ogbomoso; Elijah K. Adeyemo, Ogbomoso; Adepitan S. Adekola, Ibadan; Benjamin Joseph, Mayo-Daga; Habila D. Bugana, Tashan-Tukura; Femi Ishola, Ogbomoso; Alamu Adegbenga, Lagos; A. O. Akamu, Ado Ori-Oke; O. O. Abioye, Temidire Oniru; Orido M. Oghenevwogag, Kokori; Ode P. Ominiyi, Imo; Bioku Julius O., Etegwe; Gabriel K. Afolabi, Oyo; Ademola A. Adeleke, Ondo; Balogun S. Moses, Ogun; Olusola A. Adejumo, Ogun; Julius Oduola, Maryland; Ayoade Ogunwale, Manchester; Femi M. Babajide, Ilorin.

PRAYER:
Lord, make me complete in every good work to do Your will.

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