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30/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2026*

*SUPERNATURAL WISDOM (1)*

*MARK 6:2–3*
*And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, …? And they were offended at him.*

When Jesus was on the earth, He operated by supernatural wisdom. By virtue of His life in you, you also operate by supernatural wisdom. “Christ has become your wisdom,” (1 Cor. 1:30). You function by the wisdom of Christ, for you have the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16).

Solomon operated in great wisdom, and he is considered the wisest man that ever lived; but the wisdom of Christ far exceeds that of Solomon (Matt. 12:42). Daniel was described as one having the spirit of the gods and the wisdom of the gods (Dan. 5:11, 14), but you have the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9) and the wisdom of Christ. As you keep focusing on Christ and filling yourself with the revelation of Christ, the wisdom of Christ in you will grow and manifest more and more.

Wisdom helps you build/produce great things and great lives (Prov. 24:3), and wisdom strengthens you (Prov. 24:5). Wisdom is better than weapons of war (Eccl. 9:18). By the supernatural wisdom of Christ, you shall be strong and you shall do great and mighty works that will amaze many. As Jesus always knew what to do (John 6:6), you shall always know what to do. You shall never be confused in life. Whenever you need practical wisdom for any situation, pray in faith and ask God for it. He will abundantly fill you with it (James 1:5).

*FAITH DECLARATION:*
*BY VIRTUE OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN ME, I OPERATE BY SUPERNATURAL WISDOM. I MAKE GREAT IMPACT AND DO MIGHTY EXPLOITS, AMEN🙏🏽.*

*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN:*
*NEHEMIAH 1–5*

*HAPPY NEW MONTH*

29/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2026*

*THE STRENGTH AND SPEED OF THE SPIRIT IS UPON YOU*

*JUDGES 15:14-15 (LB), 1 KINGS 18:46 (LB)*
*As Samson and his captors arrived at Lehi, … the strength of the Lord came upon Samson, and the ropes with which he was tied snapped like thread and fell from his wrists! Then he picked up a donkey’s jawbone that was lying on the ground and killed a thousand Philistines with it. *and the Lord gave special strength to Elijah so that he was able to run ahead of Ahab’s chariot to the entrance of the city!*

In the same way that people were wondering and asking what the source of Samson’s strength was, people shall wonder and ask about the source of your strength and speed. By the strength and speed of the Spirit, you will find yourself performing beyond your human strength and limitations. You shall overcome great challenges and make great impact by the supernatural power of the Spirit at work in your life. And your results will attract people to know and put their faith in Christ. Your testimonies will stir up faith in the lives of others.

Ahab had not only gone ahead of Elijah, he went with his chariots. But by the power of the Spirit, Elijah outran Ahab and his chariots. By the strength and speed of the Spirit, you will run, you will overtake and you will take over. It was by the Spirit of God that Bezaleel was filled with wisdom, understanding and knowledge in all manner of skills needed for the constructing the tabernacle, (Exo.31:1-5). It was by the Spirit Joseph provide baffling economic solutions for Egypt’s economy, (Gen.41:37-40). The Spirit of God will make you more creative and resourceful in every area of your life. Samson used the jaw bone of an ass that was lying around to win a battle some armies may not have won with sophisticated weapons. With your available resources, you will achieve more by the Spirit, than people with better resources.

*FAITH DECLARATIONS:*
*The strength and speed of the Spirit are upon me. I overcome my human limitations and I produce great results on time, Amen 🤲*

28/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026*

*HOW TO BE SAFE FROM DECEPTION*

*Ephesians 4:14-15, John 8:31-32 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: …If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.*

One of the signs Jesus gave of the end times, is that there will be many false Christs and false prophets who will be out to deceive people, (Matt. 24:24). The devil’s major weapon against us is wiles (lies and tricks). The best way we can protect ourselves from the devil’s diverse onslaught of deception against us is for us to be committed to knowing and growing in the truth of Christ.

As Paul departed the church at Ephesus, he warned the leaders of the church to beware of grievous wolves who will come among them and not spare the flock. He recommended that they stay focused on the revelation of the grace of God, which will build them up and make them experience their inheritance in Christ, (Acts 20:24-32, Col.3:16).

The best way to discern a fake/lie is to be very conversant with the original/truth. A believer who is not deliberately focusing on Christ and growing spiritually is unconsciously exposing himself to deception and exploitation (Col.2:8, 16-23). As we grow and mature spiritually, we are better able to discern between good and evil, (Heb.5:11-14). Spiritual maturity is measured by how much our lives conform to Christ. As we focus on Christ, the Spirit of God transforms us from glory to glory into the image of Christ (2Cor.3:18).

*Prayer:*

Heavenly Father, please help me to keep knowing Christ and growing into the full stature of Christ by your Spirit.

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27/04/2026

27/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026*

*WE ARE IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER*

*Psalms 110:1-3 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.*

In our text above, David was prophetically speaking about the things God the Father will say to Jesus after His resurrection (Heb. 1:13). As the Head of the Church, Jesus finished His assignment on the earth and left. God the Father then told Jesus to sit at His right hand until He makes His enemies His footstool. The way He is achieving this, is by empowering the remaining parts of the Body of Christ (the Church) to conquer the same way Jesus has conquered. That way, all His enemies (sin, sickness, poverty, the devil and all evil) will be under the feet (lowest part) of the Body of Christ (the Church) as Christ’s footstool.

Right now, the victory and fullness of Christ is filling us all in all (Eph. 1:23). God is causing us to triumph in Christ (2Cor.2:14). We are in the days of His power! The power of Christ! And the Gospel is the power! (Rom. 1:16). As we believe and declare the Gospel of Christ, the power of God is manifested (Gal. 3:5). In the days of His power, His people (the Church) shall be willing! The more we preach the Gospel and believers are conscious of the power and victory of Christ, the more believers will be willing to pray, willing to give, willing to preach, willing to do signs and wonders, willing to love others, willing to live right, willing to do exploits like my husband, Archbishop Benson Idahosa did. He had faith and did exploits for God by his faith in the power of Christ.

*Prayer:*

Father, I thank you for the fullness of Christ that is filling me as I receive the Gospel. By the power of Christ, I do great exploits!

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26/04/2026

*CGMI ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL*

*CENTRAL THOUGHT:* Christ-centred home should show forth the love of God.

*DATE: SUNDAY 26TH APRIL, 2026.*

*HYMN:* S. S & S 894. Amazing Grace.

*TOPIC: THE HOME FILLED WITH UNSURPASSABLE LOVE OF CHRIST*

*TEXT:*
Song of Solomon 8:7; 1 Cor. 13:1-3.

*INTRODUCTION:*
Christians are called to be the salt and light of the world, which means we are to reflect the love of Christ always in our homes and
communities. To have a home filled with unsurpassable love of Christ is to ensure that our homes radiate the type of love that is beyond what any other person can attain or demonstrate therein. This will make us both as individuals land families have an
atmosphere that is filled with love, joy and peace that can only come from our Saviour and Lord.
This study will help us look critically at what| we are expected to do to make our homes reflect the unsurpassable love of Christ.

*LESSON OBJECTIVES:*
The objectives of this lesson are to:-
1. explain the term unsurpassable love;
2. identify the commandments we are given in Deut.6:5; Mat.22:37-39; Jn.3:11.
3. understand the characteristics of love;
4. understand why we should love; and
5. consider why it is difficult to love sometimes

*BIBLE TRUTH:*
*Q1. EXPLAIN THE TERM UNSURPASSABLE LOVE?*
The phrase 'unsurpassable love' is made up of two words and we look at what each one means to enable us understand it better. Unsurpassable simply means it
cannot be exceeded in quality or degree. In other words, it means it is the highest point that can be attained in anything. It is that zenith or pinnacle of anything and as such, no one can go beyond it or improve on it. It is the ultimate.
Love on the other hand can be described as a complex human emotion, encompassing affection, care, commitment and passionate desire manifesting as a deep emotional attachment to another person. It can be expressed through different behaviours such as kindness, words of affirmation or quality time. Thus, unsurpassable love is the love that is not comparable, unequalled, exceptional or unique.

*Q2. IDENTIFY THE GIVEN IN INSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURES:*
Deut.6:5; Matt.22:37-39; John.13:34; 1 John 3:11.
In summary, we are admonished in all the passages above to love unconditionally.
We are instructed that the whole duty ofman which God requires is to love Him with our totality. Our Lord Jesus told us that loving God with all our hearts, soul and mind is the greatest of all the commandments. This, combined with the second part which is to love our neighbours as ourselves is the sum total of all the laws. (Matt.22:37-39).
By the time we truly love God as we are expected to do with all that is in us and also love our neighbours as ourselves, we will be virtually keeping all the laws of the
commandments.
This love is mandatory for all humans, especially the Christians. It is a command and we are duty bound to obey it to the letter. That will make all men know that we are His disciples.

*Q3. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE?* 1 Cor.13:4-7.
Most times, people confuse love and lust. Unlike lust, God's kind of love is directed towards others and toward ourselves. It is not selfish and not dependent on how much the beneficiary loves us before we show it to him. We are able to demonstrate this kind of love by the grace of God. We give love while not expecting anything in return which makes it quite different from lust. Among the characteristics of love from the passage above is that it is not puffed up and is not bloated with self-conceit. True love will esteem others more than it does itself. It is humble no matter its achievement. Love calms the angry passions instead of raising them.
Another feature of love is that it behaves not unseemly, meaning it does nothing out of place or time but is courteous in its behaviour which is always good towards all men.
One other characteristic of love is
selflessness. It does not seek its own to hurt others, but rather it often neglects its own for the sake of others. Love is not exasperated, that is love, is not irritated or annoyed to the point of doing things that are not right or that will be regretted later.
Love will always quench the flame of fire that wrath will kindle. Anger cannot dwell in the bosom where love reigns because it is not easy to be angry with the people we love.

*Q4. WHY SHOULD WE LOVE?* John.14:21-23.
We love because we are commanded to do so by our Lord Jesus Christ. Love made Him to come to the world to die for our sins and reconcile us back to the Father. Love is not kust mere words, but
commitment and conduct. We cannot say we are Christians if we do not love. Love is the foundation on which the whole law stands. God is love and as His children, we are expected to demonstrate our relationship with Him by the way we love one another.

*Q5. WHY IS IT SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO LOVE:* 2 Cor.5: 14.
The reason we sometimes find it difficult to love is due to the level of our yielded- ness to Christ. When we are totally and truly yielded like Apostle Paul and the early apostles, we will do everything to honour our Lord like the apostles of old. His love will be the motivating factor. As a result of His death for us, we also should be dead to our old ways and as such should no longer live to please ourselves. We should spend our lives to please Christ who died and rose again for us.
Our love for Christ will have this virtue and His love for us will also constrain us to love.

*DAILY LIVING APPLICATION:*
We are to always remember that a home filled with unsurpassable love of Christ is a haven of hope, joy and peace. By applying the Biblical principles we have seen in this study, we can create in our homes an atmosphere of love, peace and kindness, compassion that reflect the heart of our Lord and Saviour.

*MEMORY VERSE:*
John.15:13.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

*DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE:*
MON: Reflect on Matt.22:37-39: 1 John.3: 11
TUE: Characteristic of love 1 Cor. 13:4-7.
WED: Why we should love. Jn.14:21-23.
THU: Meditate on 2 Cor.5: 14.
FRI: Greater love John. 15: 13.
SAT: Unquenchable love of God. Song of Sol.8:7; Jn.3:16,18

25/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2026*

*BE EAGER TO MANIFEST THE GIFTS AND POWER OF THE SPIRIT*

*1 CORINTHIANS 12:1, 7, 31, 1 CORITHIANS 14:1a(NKJV, CEV)*
*Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: *But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: *But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. *Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, …. *Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit…*

One reason many believers are not manifesting the gifts and power of the Spirit is that they are not eager for it. So many believers still think that manifesting the supernatural is solely for spiritual leaders, but Jesus said these signs shall follow them that believe. Verse 7 in our text above says the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one of us. It is a gift you have freely received from Christ. The Bible says, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ, Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men,” (Eph. 4:7-8).

One reason many believers are not eager to manifest the supernatural is that they are ignorant of spiritual gifts. How much have you studied about what each of the spiritual gifts are and how to manifest them? How many messages have you listened to about spiritual gifts?

You don’t qualify or pay a price to be able to manifest spiritual gifts. You manifest them simply by faith in Christ, (Acts 3:11-16). God manifests them through you to glorify Christ and to be a blessing to the lives of others, (Rom.1:11). If you don’t desire to manifest the gifts of the Spirit, you will never manifest them. Desire to demonstrate the Spirit and power of God as a confirmation of the power of the Gospel, (1Cor.2:4).

*ACTION POINT:*
*THANK GOD FOR GIVING YOU THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND TELL GOD YOU ARE EAGER TO MANIFEST THEM. PRAY IN OTHER TONGUES, AMEN🙏🏽*.

25/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026*

*PRAY FERVENTLY FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS*

*COLOSSIANS 4:12, EPHESIANS 6:18, LUKE 22:31-32a Epaphras, … is one of you…, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. *Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; *…Simon… Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee*

Praying for others is something that should always be a part of our prayer time; especially for fellow believers. In Romans 1:9, Paul said, “For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;” In Ephesians 1:15-16 he said, “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;” Epaphras did not just pray for others, he laboured fervently in prayers for others. Do you know that when Jesus was on the earth, He prayed fervently for all His disciples and followers; including you and me who will come to know Him? (John 17:20) After doing that, Jesus is still interceding for us right now before God the Father, (Heb.7:25). Jesus’ prayer for Peter prevented Peter from being sifted as wheat by the devil.

Pray for new converts. Pray for me. Pray for the church and all ministers of the Gospel. Pray prayers based on the revelation of Christ. Pray based on the things you are aware other believers are going through even in other nations. Pray for God’s strength and intervention in their lives. Spend time praying in the Spirit for other believers. You may not know the great help, power, blessings and glory of God your prayers are causing to manifest in the lives of other believers.

*ACTION POINT:*

Pray in the Spirit and ask God to help believers around you stand perfect and complete in His will for their lives.

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24/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2026*

*PRAY FOR THE SALVATION OF THE LEADERS OF OUR NATION*

*1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4*
*I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.*

As we pray for the salvation of all men, it is important that we also pray specifically for the salvation of our leaders and influential people in general.

Many times, it can seem difficult to reach leaders and influential people with the Gospel of Christ. The challenges of their position/responsibilities as well as the kind of advisers around them can also pose a hindrance. But as we pray for their salvation, the grace of God that brings salvation will appear to them. The glorious light of the Gospel of Christ will shine on them. Just like Paul, many of them are going to have a Damascus Road encounter with Jesus, (Acts 9:1-6).

When leaders and influential people get saved, they will lead well and make policies that will lead to societal growth and development as well as the spread of the Gospel of Christ. They will influence people positively and in the right path. When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice, (Prov.29:2). God can make those in authority become saved and righteous. This is why we must pray for their salvation. As we speak truth to power and hold our leaders accountable, we must not forget to pray for them; especially for their salvation. God loves them too and God is counting on us to pray for their salvation.

*PRAYER:*
*FATHER, WE PRAY FOR THE SALVATION OF LEADERS AND PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE. MAY THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL SHINE UPON THEIR HEARTS, AMEN🙏🏽.*

22/04/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2026*

*DO IT OUT OF LOVE AND PASSION FOR GOD*

*JOHN 20:17 (NIV), JOHN 3:16 (TPT) The third time he said to him, “Simon…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. *For this is how much God loved the world—he gave his one and only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life.*

Jesus could have simply told Peter to feed His sheep. But Jesus first had to ask three times if Peter loved Him, because God wants everything we do for Him to be motivated by our love for Him; which is an outflow or response to our receiving His great love for us. Whatever we do for God that is not born out of love for God is nothing before God, (1Cor.13:1-3). The Bible doesn’t just say God will not forget our labour; it says God will not forget our labour of love, (Heb.6:10).

God doesn’t want our preaching the Gospel or anything else we do for Him to be motivated by any fear of punishment or because we want to gain recognition or favour from men. What motivated God to send Jesus to save the world was His great love for all men and this must also be our motivation to preach the Gospel and do all we do for God.

God showed us His great love by sending Jesus to die for us even when we were still sinners, (Rom.5:8). Just as God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting men’s sins against them, He has also committed unto us the message of reconciliation, (2Cor.5:19). Do not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God that makes men experience God saving and intervening power in their lives, (Rom.1:16).

*PRAYER:*

Father, I thank you for the great love you have shown me in Christ. May this your love drive me in all I do for you.

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