Receive one another

Broadcast 4177

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Romans 15:7 (NET) Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God’s glory.

Even though Luis knew that Samuel was now a believer, he didn’t like him and didn’t want to be associated with him because Samuel was from another race and a lower economic class. Samuel felt lonely in that church because many of the members were cold and distant toward him due to the rough life he had lived and the color of his skin. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington, however, were the ones God used to comfort Samuel. They received him as Christ received them. Because of their maturity, Samuel was encouraged and discipled.

Despite our imperfections and flaws, Christ received us and made us His family in love. He believes the best about us. He doesn’t deal with us according to what we were or what we are but according to what we shall be. He sees us through the lens of love and overlooks our many imperfections while interceding for us before the Father and helping us become better every day.

Go into today remembering that the way Jesus receives us is the way we are also to receive one another as members of His body.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, please help me to see myself the way You see me. Help me to see others the way You see them. Amen.

—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: Psalms 105-107 (in today's audio)

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We are Royalty

Broadcast 4176

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Ephesians 4:1-2 (NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Demian was very upset with the way Joseph treated him. He wanted to retaliate and start a fight in class, but he remembered that he was royalty, and members of his household didn’t behave that way. He simply shrugged off the negative emotion and promptly reported Joseph’s abuse to the appropriate authorities.

There were so many things commoners could do that Demian just couldn’t because he was a prince in that kingdom.

As believers in the Lord Jesus, we have a high calling to become like Christ. God has predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son so that Christ may be the firstborn among many brethren (see Romans 8:29). The way we track our progress is by the degree to which we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

God has called us to be princes and priests in His eternal kingdom. We must behave as such. We shouldn’t be found with the same value system as the children of the world.

Go into today remembering that God has called us to the high calling of becoming His sons. We are a royal priesthood and should behave as such. One of the major attributes we must have is humility and gentleness.

—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: I Chronicles 20-24 (in today's audio)

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Knowing God

Broadcast 4175

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John‬ ‭17‬:‭3‬‭ (NKJV‬‬) And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

In the verse above, we learn that the ultimate gift of eternal life is the privilege of knowing God. This means that the primary goal of becoming a Christian and receiving the divine life is that we know Christ and experience fellowship with Him. Although this journey will last throughout all eternity, it is one we must embark on during our earthly sojourn.

Many times, believers get caught up in the motions of Christianity, going to prayer meetings, Bible studies, Sunday services, and worship concerts, but we become farther from that ultimate goal. We may know a lot about our church and its traditions. We may even know a lot about Jesus and possess vast knowledge of scriptures. But to what end? If all our Christian worship and service don’t bring us closer to knowing Him, then something somewhere is fundamentally wrong.

Brethren, we must go back to the basics. We must seek to know Him. When we decidedly fix our hearts on Him in this way, then everything that we do becomes full of the hope and possibility of discovering Him in new and unexpected ways. Evangelism becomes an avenue to learn about His love and compassion for all men, while worship becomes a time to experience His holy nature. He begins to use even our mundane daily experiences to teach us who He is.

I believe this is the intimate relationship that God desires to have with us. We should not settle for anything less. The Lord is looking to reveal Himself to people with genuine hunger and passion for Him and nothing else. So let’s lay aside all our distractions and reach for Him alone.

Prayer: Father, please help me to truly know You. I want to experience true fellowship and intimacy with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

—Kanyinsola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: Numbers 13-16 (in today's audio)

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Why We Need Peace

Broadcast 4174

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 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV) 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.

In today's political environment, especially in democracies where leaders are elected, many people struggle to support those in power if they didn't vote for them. However, this mindset overlooks a critical reality: the success or failure of leaders directly affects the peace and stability of the nation. Throughout history, countless lives have been lost because of the failures of those in authority, leading to wars, unrest, and suffering.

As Christians, we are called to pray for our leaders because peaceful societies allow for the spread of the gospel. When a nation experiences peace, people have the opportunity to hear the gospel and be discipled. In contrast, war and instability create chaos, making it difficult for people to focus on spiritual matters.

The gospel of Christ thrives in peace, and we, as the Church, have the authority to bring peace to our nations through prayer. Proverbs 21:1 reminds us that the heart of a king is in the hand of the Lord, and He can direct it according to His will. By praying for those in authority, we are aligning ourselves with God's plan for peace and the propagation of the gospel.

Go into today remembering that the advancement of the gospel is the most important work happening in the world. When we pray with this in mind, our prayers are powerful and effective, and God answers.

Prayer: Father, make me an instrument for the advancement of Your gospel. Help me to remember the importance of praying for leaders and bringing peace into my nation. Deliver me from self-centeredness, in Jesus' name. Amen.
—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: II Timothy 3-4 (in today's audio)

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A Perfect Heart

Broadcast 4173

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1 Chronicles 28:9 (KJV) And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.

During the holidays, Ben was excited to spend time playing video games. However, his father had noticed Ben's tendency toward excessive play and set daily tasks and chores for him to complete before he could play. Even though there was time left for fun, Ben resented the chores and grudgingly did them, putting in minimal effort. As a result, he missed out on learning and growing through the tasks, viewing them as punishment instead of an opportunity.

Like Ben, we may sometimes serve the Lord with half-heartedness. A perfect heart goes beyond just completing tasks—it reflects our attitude and disposition in doing them. The New English Translation describes this as "a submissive attitude and a willing spirit." If we do things grudgingly or without commitment, we are not serving God with a perfect heart.

God desires us to serve Him with a willing and joyful heart. In 1 Chronicles 29:9, the people of Israel rejoiced because they offered to the Lord willingly with a perfect heart. A perfect heart is also one that is free from offense and fully devoted to God. We see an example in King Amaziah, who did what was right but not with a perfect heart (2 Chronicles 25:2).

As today's Bible verse reminds us, the Lord searches all hearts and understands our thoughts. He rewards those who seek Him with sincerity and devotion.

Go into today remembering that God's eyes are searching for those whose hearts are perfect towards Him, and He desires to strengthen and bless them (2 Chronicles 16:9).

Prayer: Lord, help me serve You with a perfect heart and a willing spirit. May I know You more and live in a way that pleases You. Amen.

—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: John 10-12 (in today's audio)

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Bearing Fruits 3

Broadcast 4172

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Colossians 1:10 (KJV) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.

Weeks passed, and Brian could no longer bear the toll his compromise had taken. Not only was his fellowship with the Lord unfruitful, but his academics also suffered. The energy and zest he once had were drained because he was no longer drawing strength from the Lord. This realization pushed him to quickly repent and leave the frat group.

The joy of the Lord gives us the strength to live fruitfully as God's children. When we receive the life of Christ and crucify the Adamic life (our old sinful nature), we must remain connected to Christ to continue drawing from His strength. Abiding in Christ means allowing the power of the old nature to die, making us fully dependent on the divine life of Christ. If we disconnect from this life, we would become weak and miserable because the old life no longer sustains us, and without Christ, we are powerless.

Those who have experienced the blessedness of walking in the Spirit know that if the Holy Spirit is grieved and His joy diminishes, even ordinary tasks become burdensome. Truly, for such disciples, apart from Christ, they can do nothing (John 15:5).

As today's Bible verse reminds us, God’s plan is for us to be fruitful in every good work. This fruitfulness comes when we abide in Christ and allow His divine nature to replace our old nature. It is through His strength that we can live effectively and fulfill God’s purposes.

Go into today remembering that those who are in Christ are ineffective without the power of the Holy Spirit. But with the Holy Spirit, nothing good that God has purposed shall be impossible.

Prayer: Lord, help me to continually abide in You and draw from Your strength so I may walk in fruitfulness and fulfill Your purpose for my life. Amen.

—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: Hosea 8-14 (in today's audio)

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Bearing Fruits 2

Broadcast 4171

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Ephesians 4:30 (NET) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

When Brian got into college, peer pressure led him to join a fraternity group that was worldly and borderline demonic. His involvement exposed him to vices he had never encountered growing up. All the while, the Holy Spirit within him was grieved, but Brian, enamored by the excitement of campus life and his new friends, ignored the Spirit’s promptings. Though he wasn’t actively engaging in the sinful activities, he knew his association with ungodly company displeased the Lord.

Weeks passed, and Brian noticed that the joy of the Lord, which had become part of his life since he gave his life to Christ, was fading. As the Holy Spirit was grieved, Brian’s spiritual strength waned. The temptations that once didn’t bother him now became real struggles. His ability to resist sin was compromised because he was losing spiritual strength.

The joy of the Lord is our strength, and the Holy Spirit dwells within us, rejoicing over us with singing(see Zephaniah 3:17). When we are filled with the Spirit, joy and singing often follow(see Ephesians 5:18-20). But when a believer grieves the Holy Spirit by walking in disobedience or aligning with the ungodly, that joy is diminished, and with it, spiritual strength.

Go into today remembering that the joy of the Lord, which comes from walking in step with the Spirit, is your strength. A life that pleases the Lord keeps that joy flowing and empowers you to resist temptation and walk victoriously.

Prayer: Lord, help me continually walk in the Spirit and bring joy to Your heart. May Your joy be my strength each day. Amen.

—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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Bible In 1 Year: Proverbs 20-21 (in today's audio)

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