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SHAKING OFF SERPENTS: NOT JUST ABOUT YOU

“And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.” ~ Act 28:8   REFERENCE: Acts 28:1-10   The sole objective of satan’s venom is not just to hurt you; the communities, people groups, and lives that God wants to reach and touch through you are also the target. Satan’s venom wants to stop your future usefulness in the Kingdom of God. If the viper had felled Paul at Malta, he would not have been used by God to...
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SHAKING OFF SERPENTS: STOKE YOUR FIRE

“But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.” ~ Act 28:5   REFERENCE: Acts 28:1-6   Yesterday, we read about a venomous snake biting Paul while the natives of Malta expected that he would swell up or suddenly fall dead. However, Paul just shook the viper off into the fire and continued his activities. After observing him for a long time and seeing no harm come to him, the natives changed their minds and said that Paul was ‘a god.’ When bitten by a snake, the venom attacks the brain, shutting down the central nervous system;...
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SHAKING OFF SERPENTS: SHAKE IT OFF

"But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand." ~ Act 28:3   REFERENCE: Acts 28:1-6 Paul had a strange encounter with a viper (a highly venomous snake) on the Island of Malta. Upon exposing a bundle of sticks to a fire, a viper fastened itself on Paul's hand, injecting venom into him. Venom is a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions, injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging. Figuratively, 'venom' is extreme malice...
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GOOD WILL COME OUT OF IT

"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today."   REFERENCE: Genesis 50:15-21   As long as we are in this imperfect world where satan reigns as a god, we will experience painful and sad events. Frequently, arrows of betrayal and bitterness will come at us, the wickedness of men will be directed at us, and sometimes, we may share in the consequences of another person's misdeed. Times of difficulty may arise, but I want you to know that good...
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WAIT ON THE LORD

"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!" ~ Psalm 27:14   REFERENCE: Psalm 27:10-14   I remember the excitement of learning about the germination of seeds as a young kid in science class. Our teacher told us to plant a bean seed in a tin filled with soil. It takes a particular time for the germination, but the curiosity and impatience of youth got the better of me. I woke up every morning to scoop out the soil, wondering how long it would take to sprout. Sadly, it...
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CALM AFTER THE STORM

"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." ~ Psalm 30:5   REFERENCE: Psalm 30:1-5   Are you going through a stormy experience? Are you fighting a battle for identity or legitimacy, to keep your business afloat, victory over an illness, or going through a stormy marital situation? Do you tire of trying to achieve your goals and make ends meet? Our main text captures the promise that joy and calmness will follow no matter how fierce your present storm is. The disciples of...
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THE LIGHT SHINES IN DARKNESS

And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." ~ John 1:5   REFERENCE: John 1:1-5   We live in a world where we experience the power of darkness now and again. This powerful verse serves as a beacon of hope, assuring us that God's light pierces through even the deepest darkness. Satan may rage, storms may rise, and troubles may come, but anchor your heart in the comforting truth that God's light shines through even in the darkest times. Be comforted. God's light is a constant that never goes dim in the face of life's...
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THE EVERLASTING ARMS

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms…” ~ Deuteronomy 33:27   REFERENCE: Deuteronomy 33:26-29   This scripture verse has been my ‘go to verse’ for years. When I find myself going through uncertain seasons of life and things happen that I do not understand or have any control over, I close my eyes and tell myself, envisioning it while I do so, “Wale, underneath you are God’s everlasting arms; you will not fall; God will steady you and everything will be alright.” Throughout the chapter, Moses invoked his ‘parting’ blessings upon the children of Israel. And...
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GIVE ATTENTION-EXPECT A MIRACLE

“So, he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.” ~ Acts 3:5   REFERENCE: Acts 3:1-7   One theme that runs through scripture is that God reveals Himself to those who diligently seek Him. Bishop Oyedepo once said, “Absolute pursuit of God leads to absolute discovery of God.” A casual, distracted, and double-minded seeker cannot receive a miracle from God; you must be intentional. Give attention to God, His word, and His Spirit, and expect a miracle in your life. Peter and John fixed their eyes on the lame man, but he also returned the gaze. He gave...
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GIVE GOD YOUR NOT-ENOUGH

"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?" ~ John 6:9   REFERENCE: John 6:1-14   Not many people have sufficient to respond to the needs that confront them. Quite often, our needs are more than our supply, and our responsibility weighs heavier than our capacity to respond to them. There are desires and aspirations we have that we lack the means to execute; this can make us feel inadequate and cheated by life, but give your not-enough to God. There are certain areas of our lives where...
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