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Welcome  to  new day of hope. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and ...
30/04/2026

Welcome to new day of hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday as your yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: Changed Forever.

Text for today. Proverbs 26:11 (NKJV):
“As a dog returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.”

God has created us with the ability to learn, grow, and change.

Yet, many of us fall into patterns of behaviour that lead to the same disappointments and brokenness, hoping things will be different this time.

But the truth remains without change in direction, we cannot expect change in destination.

Repeating the same poor choices without seeking wisdom or divine guidance only leads us in circles.

Transformation begins when we recognise the cycle, repent from our ways, and renew our minds in Christ (Romans 12:2).

My friend, What unhelpful pattern are you repeating today that God is calling you to break?

Today, look at your household, workplace, personal life, as in habit and character, inner circle and community, see where change is urgently needed. Do the needful and watch out for the transformation that takes place.

Let us pray.
My father my father .
You are the God of new beginnings and fresh mercies each day. Forgive me for the times I have repeated the same mistakes, expecting different outcomes without true change. Help me to see clearly where I’ve fallen into cycles of folly. Teach me to walk in Your wisdom and give me the courage to break patterns that no longer serve Your purpose in my life. May I seek transformation by the renewing of my mind and embrace the path You’ve set before me.
In Jesus’ Name I pray,

Apostle Marvelous Nd. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

Welcome  to new day of hope. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a...
29/04/2026

Welcome to new day of hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday as your yesterday is your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: Growth Point

Text for today: Jeremiah 17:7–8 (NKJV):
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.”

One of the most difficult moment in our lives is the inability to determine the growth point in one's life and of others.

When we see the trees blooming, it seems as if life has just begun.

But in reality, the growth process has been happening unseen all along through the silent winter, in the deep roots, and in the hidden work of God’s creation.

Our lives are often like this: others may only notice the visible blossoms of success, joy, or breakthrough.

Yet the Lord has been growing us in the unseen seasons of silence, struggle, or waiting.

Trust in the Lord of every season.
He is at work in your life, even when you don’t see the bloom yet.

Grow your roots in the Winter, to stand tall during the storms of Spring/Summer.
Foolishness will let you unnecessarily tumble down, for sure!

Let us Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank You that growth is not only what we see outwardly, but also what You cultivate deep within us in hidden seasons. As we witness the trees blooming, remind us that You are always at work in our lives preparing, strengthening, and sustaining us. Help us to trust You in every season, knowing that fruitfulness will come in Your time. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.

Apostle Marvelous Nd. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

Welcome To New Day Of Hope .The  purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a...
28/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope .

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday as your yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: " How To Turn Around Negative Situations.

Text for today. James 1:2–4 (NKJV)“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

Life and Scripture teach us that challenges often become the soil where creativity and breakthroughs are born.

Joseph, when sold into slavery, did not surrender to despair; God gave him wisdom to store grain in Egypt and save nations.

Your circumstance and situation are a set up by God to open up opportunity for you to render services.Like Joseph, render services, which are not yet being rendered by anyone or Government.

Paul the apostle , when imprisoned, did not stop preaching; he wrote letters that still shaped and fueled our faith today.

Tough times press us, but they also awaken fresh ideas, new strength, and deeper faith.

When we lean on God in hardship, He turns pressure into purpose, and trials into testimonies.

I tell you my friend tough times do not break us; they spark Spirit-led innovation for His glory!

Today, do not allow that negative situation become a hindrance for what purpose God Has for you but the bridge to greater accomplishment.

Let us Pray
Heavenly Father, thank You that even in trials You are at work in us. Teach us to see tough times not as stumbling blocks but as stepping stones to Spirit-inspired creativity. Just as You gave Joseph wisdom in famine and Paul words in prison, give us the courage to turn our challenges into opportunities that honour You. May our lives reflect resilience, faith, and innovation that comes from walking with You. In Jesus’ Name we pray, A

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a f...
27/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: Sow Encouragement To Others.

Text For Today. I Thessalonians 4:18 NKJV
[18] Therefore comfort one another with these words.

"Encouragement is to the soul , what oxgyn is to man".

About thirty years ago, my youthful pastor friend said to me; that the oldest elderly man, a member of his congregation, old enough to be his grand father advised him to always preach encouragement to the congregation. He advised " people need encouragement ".

The above statement is so true and resonates with our current violent and crisis ridden world we now live in today.

Apostle Paul spoke encouragement to his churches at a time they were faced with persecution, deaths, hardship and troubles, enough to shake their faith and threat to their salvation.

When was the last time you pondered on how to encourage those in your life today, spouse, children, friends and co workers? Make encouragement part of your daily vocabulary.

All of us have an encouragement tank that is near empty at times. Truely, has anyone been encouraged too much? Have you ever felt too appreciated? Or otherwise?

The objective of this devotional is to birth fresh encouragement daily to men, and to inspire hope for daily living. I' ve got a challenge for you, spend some time thinking about five good things about each member of your circles and practice saying it to them. In so doing, you will heal old wound, prevent fresh wounds and refresh your inner circle.

Let us pray.
Father God, we ask you to cement good qualities in each family members through our mutual encouragement. Thank you for daily loading us with your word of life and love. In Jesus Christ name we pray. Amen.

Apostle Marvelous ND. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Af

WELCOME TO NEW DAY OF HOPE. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a ...
24/04/2026

WELCOME TO NEW DAY OF HOPE.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday as your yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: A Step In Faith.

Text for today. Psalm 119:105 (NKJV):
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

In our world today, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words echo a powerful biblical truth: God doesn’t always show us the full journey He shows us just enough to take the next step.

A lamp to your feet does not light up the entire road ahead.
It simply reveals the next move.

Faith is not having all the answers; it is trusting the One who is the answer.

Our patriarch, Abraham stepped out not knowing where he was going.

Apostle Peter stepped out of the boat not knowing if the water would hold.

You too are called to step before you see.
Don’t let uncertainty paralyse you.

Truely, When God is leading, one obedient step opens the way for the next.

Today my friend,Take the first step God is already waiting on the staircase.

That experience you call spirit of set back, giant on your way, spirit of delay, enemies of progress etc, could just be that fear of taking a step in faith to venture or attempt that something.

Let us Pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You that I do not walk by sight but by faith. Forgive me for the times I hesitate because I cannot see the full picture. Give me the courage to take the first step in obedience, trusting that You will guide the rest. Be the lamp to my feet, steady my heart, and lead me one step at a time.
In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Apostle Marvelous Nd. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

Welcome To New Day Of Hope. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a ...
23/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: Seasons of Gethsemanes.

Text For Today. Luke 22:45 NKJV
[45] When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow. ( sleeping while the were there to encourage)

" You will never outgrow warfare, you must simply learn to fight".

One, most times feel alone when you're at the most crucial season of your life. Jesus faced the most loneliest time in the garden of Gethsemane.

Just hours before His trial, torture, and crucifixion, everyone of His disciples deserted Him. Does this in anyway resonates with you presently? Remember, who left you is not what counts but the purpose.

Before you accomplish something of significant, lonely seasons creeps upon you. Don't panic, stay focused , that is called seasons of Gethsemanes. You're about to breakout and breakthrough.

Gethsemanes is the place where ;

1. Spiritual battles occur
2. Loneliness is felt
3. Honesty is expressed
4. Submission is required
5. Strength is received.

My friend, the lesson you learnt from your seasons of Gethsemanes is the blueprint for future success in life. Don't panic but ask God for grace to grow into what He has for you.

Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, thank you for empowering us in our seasons of Gethsemanes. Thank you father for the lessons from season of Gethsemanes. We pray that you give us grace to align and grow into the future that you have for us. And that we do not allowe the enemies pervert your purpose for our lives. This we ask you today in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Apostle Marvelous ND. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

Welcome To New Day Of Hope. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a ...
22/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: The Practice of Gratitude.

Text For Today. Isaiah 6:1-3 NKJV
[1] In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. [2] Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. [3] And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!”

From the above scripture, we discovered that the angels were thanking God, praising God, bowing down to God, worshipping God, and vocalizing their gratitude by shouting, since their creation up until today, " Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty ". This is what heaven is like from creation till today .

But when God looks down on earth, and upon the sons of men. What do you expect that God sees; man crying ; God you dont love me, God you have not blessed me, God why am I suffering? God you are so unfair to me! Etc. We complain, we murmur and curse.

My friend, my question for you today is; What Has God done more for the angels , than He Has to man? In Hebrews we were told that angels who excel in strength are mans servants. Hebrews 1:14 NKJV
[14] Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?

Man's position of authority is next after God. Man is God's image, God put man in charge of all His creation, man failed but God restored man by gifting man His only Son, John 3:16. God rules heavens, man is in charge of the earth, man marry, has own will, has family and things but angels has nothing, but servants to God and man. Yet, angels are still excited about life, serving man and worshipping God.

I tell you

Welcome to new day of hope. The  purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a...
21/04/2026

Welcome to new day of hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday as your yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: “Scars Of Victory .”

Text for today. Galatians 6:17 (NKJV):
“From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.”

As you begin this new day, I want to let you know that every scar has a story ,not of defeat, but of survival and victory.

Apostle Paul’s “marks” were reminders that following Christ had cost him something… yet he stood firm.

In our lives,there are two types of scars; some scars are visible, others hidden in the inside of our heart.

But, both scares testify that God carried us through seasons we thought would break us.

Truely, Scars are often proof of battles endured, grace received, and faith that refused to surrender.

My friend, Instead of hiding your scars, let them become testimonies of God’s sustaining power.

They may just be the encouragement someone else needs today.

Today, Let your scars speak not of pain, but of perseverance.I am praying for you.

Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the grace that carries us through every battle. Help us to see our scars not as signs of weakness, but as testimonies of Your faithfulness. Teach us to wear them with humility and courage, knowing they remind us of Your healing hand. May our stories bring hope, strength, and light to those walking through their own struggles. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

Apostle Marvelous Nd. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a f...
17/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today

Theme: “God Is Our Centre.

Text for today. Psalm 139:7–10 (NKJV):
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there… If I take the wings of the morning… even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me.”

“God is a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference nowhere”. That's what Scripture declares with divine authority:

God is uncontainable, unconfined, and ever/omni-present.

His center is everywhere: meaning God is fully present with you right now, not in part, not diluted , fully attentive, fully loving, fully involved with you.

His circumference is nowhere: meaning He cannot be limited, boxed in, or pushed out.
No boundary can hold Him.

With God the sky is NOT the limit!
No darkness can exclude Him in your life today.
No circumstance of life no matter the matter, can remove Him from being your Father.

Truely this is our comfort:
Where you stand today, whether on a mountain of joy or in a valley of pressure , you are standing in the centre of God’s presence.

You cannot outrun His love, overstep His mercy, or outgrow His grace.
He is already where you are… and already where you’re going.

When life feels scattered, remember: God is the fixed centre that holds you steady.

My friend, When you feel small, remember: You are held by a God who has NO edges.

Let us pray;
Father God,
Thank You that Your presence fills all things, and yet You draw near to me personally. Wherever I go, Your hand leads me; wherever I stand, Your love surrounds me. Teach me to rest in the truth that I am always in the centre of Your care, never outside the reach of Your grace. Strengthen me today to walk with confidence, knowing that Your lim

Welcome To New Day Of Hope. The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a ...
16/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope.

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme: Jesus Offers Rest Against Pressure.

Text For Today. " Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11: 28.

In a world where everyone and everything placed demands on your time and seek your attention and commitment. Jesus's invitation resonates with the pressures we combat with daily.

In whatever capacity you are operating from; parent, couple, CEO, community leader, employee business man or preacher. No time and resources is enough to carry the weight of our daily responsibility as everyone and everything wants a chunk of your attention and commitment. The pressures mounts higher and higher daily.

But, Jesus now counters all these pressures and burden with His offer of rest, to love Him, obey Him, walk with Him, spend time with Him.

Truely my friend, God is the one whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light. If our business can be given to Him, we can find rest for our soul in the whole mix.

Today, are you satisfied with the way you're using your time? What priorities are you neglecting? What important step will you take to begin reducing the pressure?

As you begin your day, remember Jesus's offer for help still stands for your acceptance. He lightens every weight and eases the burden.

Let us pray.
Father God, thank you for the invitation to lay down all my pressure with the issues and matters that has placed burdens on my soul. Teach me how to take your yoke and wear your burden and find rest in you. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Apostle Marvelous ND. Rescue City Church Sandton Johannesburg South Africa.

15/04/2026

Welcome To New Day Of Hope .

The purpose of God for bringing you into this new day is to give you a brand new life and a fresh start.

God does not want you to hang around your yesterday, yesterday was your past but God is at work in your life today.

Theme : The Life Race ( part two ).

Text For Today. I Corinthians 9:25-27 NKJV
[25] And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. [26] Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. [27] But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

My friend, in the life race there are rules and there is disqualification. Don't let anything or anyone hinder you from the race or distract you, else , you will face disqualification.

Today, all around us are monumental role call of men and women disqualified from usefulness to God. Those disqualified have become warnings to us that we too can be disqualified also.

Important question one now ask, how should I run the life race?

Be self controlled; the discipline of our desires is the backbone of our character. Know your weakness and avoid them. A repentant drunk met his drinking partner by accident and quickly turned into the other street as his friend was calling him for their drinking joint. He ran away as much as his feet could carry him to avoid falling again into the trap of being drunken.

Know where you're going.Your goal is heaven, avoid the distractions and diversions from receiving your crown at the feet of Jesus. Jesus should be your focus.

Be willing to pay the price. The Christian life will cost me and you certain worldly pleasure, be determined to let go by paying the price. The race of life is what really counts.

Ask yourself this important question; is there anything in my life that could disqualify me from the race of life. Tel

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