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HIS RESURRECTION, OUR HOPE

Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15: 12-19

Memory Verse: "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied." 1 Corinthians 15:19, NIV

Before May 6, 1954, the whole world believed that no one can run a mile less than four minutes. But Roger Bannister completed one mile race in three minutes fifty-nine seconds and four micro seconds on the said date. And few months after this record, several other athletes completed one mile race less than four minutes. Once Roger Bannister broke the world record, he gave hope to other athletes that they can do it.
Before Jesus died and rose from the dead, the grave was believed to be the final destination for humankind. But once Jesus came out of the grave, He crushed death, and there was hope of resurrection for all believers. The Bible says, "but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel" (2 Timothy 1:10, NIV).
His resurrection brings meaning to our existence here and gives us awareness of life hereafter. Nothing here on earth can subdue you; death no longer has power to overwhelm you, neither can darkness deem your light. Share this good news with someone today!

Insight: Hope in Jesus’ resurrection is all we need to live a fulfilled life.

Prayer: God, help me to always fix my eyes on the finishing line in Jesus name!

RBT Passage: 2 Kings 4-5

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Apr2022

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The most obscene symbol in human history is the Cross; yet in its ugliness it remains the most eloquent testimony to human dignity. - R.C. Sproul

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will continue to dignify Jesus Christ who died for your sin on the cross.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

ALL BECAUSE OF ME

TEXT: MATTHEW 27:32-44

“Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!’” Matthew 27:39-40, NIV

A woman had a scary look that made people avoid her. One day, her daughter brought few friends home from school, her friends were scared of her mother. The friends derided the girl, and she felt ashamed. On getting home, she shamefully asked her mother why she looks like a monster. The mother told her: "When you were ten months old, fire caught our house while you alone were sleeping in the room. Against people's advice, I ran into the inferno to rescue you alive but I came out badly burnt. This look is because of you."

People hurled insults on Jesus Christ while He hanged on the cross. They took Him for a helpless criminal; they thought He was a victim. But they were wrong. Jesus Christ chose to suffer for sins He didn't commit. He surrendered Himself to be beaten and molested by cruel people so we all can be saved.

He gave up Himself to be crucified to the rugged cross because of your sins and my sins. The daughter of the scary mother had a change of mind when she was told the reason her mother's face was badly scarred. What are you given up to follow Christ? Bear in mind that Christ gave it all up for us, so we all can be saved.

Insight: Christ is not pleased anytime you fall into sin and compromise with sinners.

Prayer: God, renew your Holy Spirit in my heart and let Your love conquer my heart.

RBT Passage: 1 Kings 19-20

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Apr2022

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’ ‘O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?’ ...thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:54c-57 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When Jesus Christ died on the cross, it seemed all hope was lost for His disciples and loved ones. However, His death was the beginning of victory over death for everyone who puts his/her trust in Him who conquered death and its power by rising on the third day. – Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Thank God for the victory He has given you over eternal death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Have a refreshing weekend.

Command the Morning from Rehoboth Christian Assembly, Samaru Zaria.

Saturday, April 16, 2022.

BETTER WITH EVERY TRIAL

RUTH 1:1-21;

Bitterness is a pain that leads to malice, anger or resentment. When Naomi, with her husband and two children left Bethlehem-Judah at a time of famine to Moab, she hoped to find greener pasture. Contrary to her expectation, she found only misfortune. She lost all she cherished the most - Her husband and children therefore she returned to Bethlehem-Judah empty and preferred to be called by the name “Marah” (bitterness) rather than the name “Naomi”(pleasant). When Job was afflicted, had groaned and complained and even cursed his birthday, he was not bitter against God. Therefore when God restored him, He blessed the later part of Job more than his beginning. There is no situation that God cannot turn to an advantage for you. Let not the weight or severity of your affliction make u believe righteousness doesn’t pay. Trials of faith come to make you better not bitter. It isn’t the end. God is behind the scene and he will turn everything to your advantage. Many times we are tempted to ask “Oh God, why me?” And the answer is simply “Because you can bear it”. You need to realize that all things are working for good. James 1:2-4 says "My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations; knowing this that the trying of your faith worketh patience, but let patience have her perfect work that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing". Ask God to make you better not bitter with every trial of faith that comes your way.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I thank you for everything you are doing in my life. I understand that my trials of faith are to make me better not bitter. I repent of the times I have become bitter because of my situation. Please Lord; turn every negative situation in my life to an advantage for me in Jesus Name. Amen.

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GOOD FRIDAY – FRIDAY APRIL 15, 2022.
"HE DID IT WITH YOU IN MIND"
“They made a crown out of thorn branches and placed it on His head.” Matthew 27: 29 CEV

THE HYMNIST Isaac Watts wrote, “See from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e’re such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?” Jesus wore a crown of thorns so you could wear a crown of glory. Thorns in Scripture represent sin. In Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed, God said, “The ground will be under a curse…[…it] will produce thorns” (Genesis 3:17-18 CEV). Later He told Israel that unless they purged the land of their enemies, “they will be like…thorns in your sides” (Numbers 33: 55 NCV). Solomon cautioned: “Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road” (Proverbs 22: 5 NLT). And Jesus warned, “You can detect them by the way they act, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit. You need never confuse grapevines with thorn bushes” (Matthew 7:16 TLB). A well-known author writes: “The crown of thorns Jesus wore represented all our sins. As we were caught in the brambles of envy, anger, shame, discouragement, guilt, bitterness, and unforgiveness, so Jesus, who knew no sin, became ‘an atoning sacrifice for our sins’” (1 John 4:10 NIV). Not once did Christ use His supernatural powers for personal comfort. With just a word He could have transformed the hard earth into a soft bed…hurled the spit of His accusers back into their faces…and paralyzed the hand of the soldier who braided the thorns. But He didn’t. Instead, ‘He cancelled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to Christ’s cross’” (Colossians 2:14 NLT). And He did it with you in mind. Amazing!

Soul Food Reading: Dan 8-10, Luke 22: 54-62, Ps 103:13-22, Pro 10:14. Courtesy Grace So Amazing Foundation 🌺🌷🎀🌹