The ALTAR

DAY 41

TOPIC: OBEDIENCE TO GOD (GBIGBỌ́ ỌRỌ̀ SÍ ÀṢẸ OLÓRUN)

BIBLE REFERENCES:
1 Samuel 15:18–21
Acts 4:18–20
Deuteronomy 7:12–15
Leviticus 26:3–12

Obedience is the language of true sons.

God does not measure your spirituality by how loud you pray, how long you fast, or how active you are in church—He measures it by your obedience.

King Saul looked spiritual on the outside, but inside, he was disobedient. He tried to explain his disobedience, justify it, and spiritualize it. But God is not moved by explanations—He responds to obedience.

Many believers today are like Saul:

God said “wait” — but they moved

God said “leave it” — but they touched it

God said “be quiet” — but they spoke

And yet, they still expect blessings.

Listen carefully: You cannot walk in God’s promises while rejecting His instructions.

In Deuteronomy 7:12, blessings are tied to obedience. Not wishes. Not emotions. Obedience.

If you obey, you will see His hand.
If you disobey, you will struggle unnecessarily.

DEEP TRUTH (SPIRITUAL INSIGHT)
Obedience attracts God’s presence

Disobedience attracts delay and frustration

One act of obedience can change your destiny

🧎‍♂️ PRAYER POINTS

Thanksgiving
Father, thank You for always
guiding me.
👉 Baba, mo dupẹ́ pé O máa ń tọ́ mí sóna.

Prayer 1
Lord, remove every rebellious nature in me!
👉 Oluwa, yọ gbogbo ìwà ìkòkò nínú mi!

Prayer 2
I receive grace to obey You instantly!
👉 Mo gba oore-ọfẹ́ láti gbọ́ Ọ lẹ́sẹ̀kẹsẹ!

Prayer 3
Every blessing tied to my obedience, manifest now!
👉 Gbogbo ìbùkún tí ó so mọ́ ìgbọ́ran mi, hàn báyìí!

Prayer 4
I will not lose my place like Saul!
👉 Mi ò ní pàdánù ipò mi bí Saulu!

🎵 HYMN REFLECTION – “JESU OLÚF ỌKÀN MI”
This hymn is not just a song—it is surrender.

“Jesu Olúf ọkàn mi” means:
👉 Jesus, take full control of my heart.

Because until God owns your heart, He cannot trust your obedience.

👉 Yoruba Insight:
Tí ọkàn rẹ kò bá jẹ́ ti Jesu, ìgbọ́ran rẹ kò ní pé.

👉 Mo wọ inú ìgbọ́ran pípé!
👉 Mi ò ní bá Ọlọ́run jà mọ́!
👉 Ayé mi máa bá ìfẹ́ Rẹ mu!

DAY 37

Topic: Ìkà Sí Ọmọnìkejì (Wickedness to Others)

Wickedness is not always loud or obvious—it can be hidden in actions, words, or even intentions. Treating others unjustly, planning harm, jealousy, betrayal, or taking advantage of people is all wickedness in God’s sight.

Proverbs 17:11 tells us that an evil man seeks only rebellion, and judgment will surely come. Also, the story in Esther 3:6–10 shows how Haman’s wicked plan against Mordecai and the Jews eventually led to his own downfall. This reminds us that wickedness never ends well.

Lesson:
God sees the heart. Even when people don’t see what you do, God sees your intentions. Wickedness may seem to prosper for a while, but it always has consequences.

Reality Check (For Youth):

Backstabbing friends

Spreading rumors or lies

Hurting people emotionally or physically

Taking advantage of others for personal gain

Secret hatred or jealousy

All these things may feel small, but they are seeds of wickedness.

Reflection:
Are your actions bringing peace to others or pain?

Key Truth:
You cannot claim to love God and still deliberately hurt others.

Prayer Points:

Lord, cleanse my heart from every form of wickedness.

Father, remove jealousy, hatred, and evil thoughts from me.

Help me to love others genuinely and treat them right.

Every evil intention in my heart, be uprooted in Jesus’ name.

Choose kindness over wickedness. The way you treat others is a reflection of who you truly are before God.

DAY 36

TOPIC: Iṣẹ́ Wíwò Àtí Ògùn Sísè (Consulting Oracle & Black Medicine)

This topic warns us against seeking power, direction, or solutions outside God. Many people today still run to prophets, herbalists, or spiritual mediums for answers instead of trusting God fully. But the truth is simple: anything outside God becomes an idol.

In Leviticus 19:31, God clearly warns us not to turn to familiar spirits or mediums. Why? Because they defile and disconnect us from Him. Also, in 2 Kings 1:3–5, when King Ahaziah sought help from Baal-zebub instead of God, it led to his destruction.

Lesson:
God is a jealous God. When you consult other powers, you are indirectly saying God is not enough. And that is dangerous spiritually.

Reality Check (For Youth):

Looking for “quick solutions” through charms
Visiting spiritual houses secretly
Trusting “prophetic items” more than God
These things may look harmless, but they pull you away from God gradually.

Reflection:
Where do you run first when you have problems — God or somewhere else?

Key Truth:
What God cannot do does not exist. If you truly believe this, you won’t need any other source.

Prayer Points:

Father, forgive me for every time I have trusted other powers above You.
Lord, disconnect me from every ungodly spiritual influence in my life.
Give me the grace to trust You completely, no matter the situation.
Every covenant with dark powers (knowingly or unknowingly), be broken in Jesus’ name.

Stay with God. Even if the answer seems slow, His way is always safe and sure.