HARDSHIP AND ADVERSITY ARE NOT PROOF OF THE ABSENCE OF GOD’S GRACE AND ANOINTING

 You shall not be disgraced and abandoned because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: HARDSHIP AND ADVERSITY ARE NOT PROOF OF THE ABSENCE OF GOD’S GRACE AND ANOINTING

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Hardship and adversity are not indicators that God’s grace or anointing is absent from a believer’s life. The Apostle Paul, undeniably anointed and responsible for writing over half of the New Testament epistles, testified in Philippians 4:12–13 that the Christian life includes seasons of both abundance and need. He learned to be content in every situation through Christ’s strength. Likewise, Ecclesiastes 7:14 teaches that prosperity and adversity are both part of life’s rhythm under God’s sovereign wisdom.

    It is therefore misleading to claim that suffering proves a lack of anointing. Some false teachers exploit this idea to extort money, suggesting that grace can only be accessed through financial “exchanges.” This contradicts Scripture. Hebrews 4:16 invites every believer to come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and help in times of need—freely, without human intermediaries. 

   Grace is God’s unearned favor, love, mercy, and transforming influence, and it does not cease. Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, and Joshua 1:5 affirm God’s constant presence, unwavering support, and faithfulness to His people.

    The book of Acts further confirms this truth. In Acts 12, Peter was arrested despite being anointed, yet God’s presence did not depart from him. An angel delivered him, demonstrating that hardship does not cancel divine favor. Additional Scriptures such as John 16:33 (“In this world you will have tribulation”), 2 Corinthians 12:9 (“My grace is sufficient for you”), and Romans 8:35–39 show that trials cannot separate believers from the love of Christ.

     God’s grace never leaves. Believers do not need to pay to receive it; it is freely given through Jesus Christ.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and understanding of his grace .

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome condensation.

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THERE ARE NO SECOND-CLASS CITIZENS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF CHRIST

 The anointing of God's favour upon you is giving you access to higher places .

Good -Life Devotional: THERE ARE NO SECOND-CLASS CITIZENS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF CHRIST

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Ephesians 2:12 reminds us that before Christ we were “excluded from the commonwealth of Israel,” strangers to God’s covenant promises. The Greek word translated commonwealth is :'politeia", meaning citizenship, civic identity, and shared rights and privileges.   In Christ, believers are no longer outsiders but full citizens with equal standing. Verse 13 declares that we who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Jesus Christ. This nearness is not based on race, tribe, social status, or denomination, but on grace.    Therefore, no Christian is more favored by God than another, despite what false preachers may suggest.

   Ephesians 2:18–19 further emphasizes this truth: through Christ we all have equal access to the Father by one Spirit, and we are no longer strangers but fellow citizens with the saints. This means believers do not need to travel to a special location or attach themselves to a “spiritual elite” before their prayers can be answered. In Christ, none is holier by position; all are called to grow in holiness through obedience and faith.

    This equality shaped the early church. Acts 2:44–45 records that believers had all things in common and ensured that no one was treated as a second-class citizen. Likewise, political leaders today must remember that the commonwealth is not personal property. They are stewards accountable to God and the people, and citizens must hold them responsible. God cares for His people today just as He cared for Israel, calling all to justice, unity, and shared responsibility.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and an end to oppression of God's people .

 PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome oppression.

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THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL ASSETS AND THE PROSPERITY OF THE CHURCH

 Extraordinary help shall locate you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL ASSETS AND THE PROSPERITY OF THE CHURCH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The protection of national assets is a biblical principle that directly affects societal stability and, by extension, the prosperity of the Church. Scripture shows that God entrusts resources to faithful stewards who manage them with wisdom, accountability, and integrity. Daniel is a clear example. Though serving in a foreign land, he played a critical role in the administration of Babylon’s affairs. His exceptional spirit and integrity led the king to set him over the realm (Daniel 6:1–3), ensuring that the king “suffered no loss” (Daniel 6:2, AMP). Daniel’s faithfulness protected national assets and preserved order in government.

Similarly, Joseph’s stewardship in Egypt demonstrates how godly management leads to abundance. By divine wisdom, Joseph established a system of data gathering and storage during the years of plenty, safeguarding Egypt’s resources against famine (Genesis 41:33–36). As a result, Egypt not only survived the famine but prospered, and “all countries came into Egypt to Joseph to buy grain” (Genesis 41:57).

    These biblical models highlight the importance of institutions such as a bureau of statistics and agencies that control government spending. Accurate data, proper valuation, quality control, and transparent pricing prevent waste, corruption, and the careless sale of national assets. The Bible affirms accountability: “Moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).

Jesus Himself emphasized accountability. When He fed the multitudes, there was a clear record of numbers fed and leftovers gathered—twelve baskets in Matthew 14:20 and seven baskets in Matthew 15:37—demonstrating planning, measurement, and future-minded stewardship.

When national assets are protected through daily accountability and accessibility, societies flourish, poverty is reduced, and the Church operates in an environment of peace and provision, enabling it to fulfill its divine mandate (1 Timothy 2:2).

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and godly leadership.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to serve in integrity. 

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BUSINESSES BUILT ON STOLEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE CURSED TO FAIL

 You shall make great progress regardless of the adverse situations because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: BUSINESSES BUILT ON STOLEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE CURSED TO FAIL

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Scripture consistently teaches that God opposes injustice, especially the theft of public resources entrusted to leaders. In Zechariah 5:1–4, the prophet sees a flying scroll carrying a curse that enters the house of the thief and consumes it. This judgment is not hidden; it follows those who steal and those who swear falsely. Public office holders who take oaths—often invoking God’s name—to uphold the law and serve humanity, yet steal public funds, place themselves directly under this curse.

God further declares, “I hate robbery for burnt offering” (Isaiah 61:8). Offerings, donations, or even church buildings funded by stolen wealth do not appease God; they are an abomination. Abuse of public trust aligns with Satan’s agenda “to steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10), and God stands firmly against it. No amount of religious display can neutralize a curse rooted in unrepented sin.

     True deliverance requires open confession and repentance. James 5:16 teaches that healing and restoration come through confessing sins and turning from them, not through ritualized prayers. Yet it is common to see corrupt politicians seeking the prayers of corrupt preachers—beneficiaries of their crimes—who offer false prophecies for gain, as condemned in Ezekiel 13:19–23. These lies give false hope, not freedom.

Joel 2:25 reminds us that when God sends His army—symbolized by the locusts—restoration follows repentance, not denial. The church must call for repentance, integrity, and restitution, like Zacchaeus did (Luke 19:8–9). Believers should avoid partnerships with corrupt systems (Proverbs 28:8) and demand trustworthy governance, for “ill-gotten gain troubles the house” (Habakkuk 2:9–11), but righteousness exalts a nation.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and contentment.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation.

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CHURCH PRAYING AMISS RESULTS IN POVERTY

 The curse of stagnation and poverty is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

CHURCH PRAYING AMISS  RESULTS IN POVERTY

 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

One major reason poverty persists among many Christian communities is not a lack of prayer, but praying amiss. In James 4:3, the Apostle James explains why some prayers go unanswered: “You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask amiss.” The Greek word translated amiss is κακῶς (kakōs), meaning wrongly, corruptly, or with evil motives. This reveals that prayer offered without alignment to God’s principles will not produce God’s results.

In Matthew 14:16 (AMP), Jesus told His disciples, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat.” God’s plan for provision involved leadership responsibility. Jesus placed the burden of feeding the people on those in authority. This establishes a biblical truth: leaders must be held accountable for hunger and poverty in the land. Provision is not only supernatural; it is also administrative and moral.

    Unfortunately, many churches pray for prosperity while ignoring the character of those in governance. Praying for material increase without praying for honest leadership is praying amiss. Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Poverty is often the fruit of dishonest governance, not divine neglect.

    God addressed this clearly in Acts 6:3–6, where the church was instructed to appoint men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, to manage resources. Integrity was     God’s solution to economic injustice. Similarly, Proverbs 11:11 teaches that a city is exalted by the upright but destroyed by the corrupt.

     In Africa—especially Nigeria—many Christians pray for dishonest leaders, then blame God for poverty caused by their own choices. Hosea 4:6 warns that people suffer for lack of knowledge. The church must stop spiritualizing corruption, hold leaders accountable, and refuse to treat public wealth as private property. Righteous governance is a prayer point God answers.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to pursue good governance.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to get wealth . 

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POLITICAL POWER IS GIVEN BY God, NOT SEIZED BY GREED

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Good -Life Devotional: POLITICAL POWER IS GIVEN BY God, NOT SEIZED BY GREED

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Scripture consistently teaches that political power originates from God, not from human ambition or manipulation. “By Me kings reign, and rulers decree justice” (Proverbs 8:15, AMP). In 1 Kings 1:5, Adonijah exalted himself and attempted to take the throne, even though God’s choice—confirmed through David—was Solomon. Adonijah’s grasp for power was rooted in pride and greed, and it ended in judgment: “So King Solomon sent Benaiah… and he struck him down, and he died” (1 Kings 2:25). This narrative reveals a sobering truth: when power is seized against God’s will, destruction follows.

   A similar warning appears in Judges 9. Abimelech murdered the sons of Gideon to unlawfully secure kingship. Though he appeared successful at first, Scripture declares that “God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem” (Judges 9:23), leading to chaos and his eventual death (Judges 9:54). God Himself opposed a throne He never ordained.

There are moments when power is “taken,” but only as an instrument of divine judgment. In Jeremiah 21, God delivered Judah into the hands of Babylon because of persistent sin. This confirms Daniel 2:21: “He removes kings and sets up kings.”

   Africa—especially Nigeria—has suffered greatly where false teachers align with corrupt politicians to seize power undemocratically claiming power is taken and not given .    These preachers often benefit from injustice, while the people endure poverty and insecurity. Yet God’s standard remains clear. In Acts 6:3–4, the people were instructed to select leaders of “good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom.” This is a biblical foundation for accountable, people-oriented governance.

Therefore, the Church must pray earnestly for righteous leadership (1 Timothy 2:1–2), knowing that good governance promotes peace, justice, and the prosperity of God’s work among His people.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and promotion of good governance.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to promote good governance.

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LOOK AMONG YOU MEN OF HONEST REPORT FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

 You shall not be disgraced because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: LOOK AMONG YOU MEN OF HONEST REPORT FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   In Acts 6:3–4, the apostles instructed the early church to “look among you for men of good and attested character, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” to manage resources, while they devoted themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word. This decision arose from a real administrative need, yet the criteria were unmistakably spiritual and moral. Honesty was non-negotiable. The church understood that leadership without integrity would corrupt both purpose and people. This principle forms the moral foundation of true democracy—government that exists to serve people, not to exploit them. Public office is stewardship, not an opportunity for self-enrichment.

   Sadly, this standard is often abandoned today. Some modern preachers partner with dishonest individuals to loot the commonwealth, excusing corruption under a distorted teaching of grace. Yet biblical grace never licenses sin. Titus 2:11–12 (AMP) declares that the grace of God trains us to reject and renounce ungodliness and worldly corruption, and to live upright, disciplined lives. Grace has zero tolerance for corruption, and it does not coexist with poverty produced by injustice.    Scripture consistently shows that poverty is the fruit of corruption and oppression (Proverbs 13:23; Amos 5:11–12).

    Supporting corrupt leadership is spiritually dangerous. Revelation 21:8 and 1 Corinthians 6:8–10 warn clearly that thieves and the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God. Isaiah 5:23–24 further declares God’s judgment on those who justify the wicked for gain; their roots will rot and their prosperity will fail. Likewise, Habakkuk 2:12 and Proverbs 29:2 affirm that nations suffer under corrupt rule, but rejoice under righteous leadership.

   Therefore, Christians must insist on honesty in leadership—both in church and in government—because integrity honors God and preserves the future of the people.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to confront dishonest persons.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to be honest.

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