GOD’S GLORY REVEALED THROUGH CONTROLLED CHAOS

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Good -Life Devotional: GOD’S GLORY REVEALED THROUGH CONTROLLED CHAOS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

(Haggai 2:6–9)

   The word “glory” in Scripture, from the Hebrew kabod, means weight, honor, and splendor—a manifestation of God’s divine presence and majesty. In Haggai 2:6–9, God declares, “I will shake the heavens and the earth… and the desire of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with glory.” This shaking represents what appears to human eyes as chaos—political instability, natural upheavals, and moral decline—but to God, it is controlled chaos orchestrated to fulfill His divine purpose.

    In Isaiah 45:6–7, God affirms His sovereignty: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create calamity; I, the LORD, do all these things.” Nothing escapes His control. The seeming disorder in the world is under His supervision, ultimately leading to the establishment of His righteousness and salvation on earth (Isaiah 45:8). Through these divine disruptions, God exposes false foundations and prepares the world for His perfect order.

   Isaiah 40:4–5 declares, “Every valley shall be exalted, every mountain and hill made low… and the glory of the LORD shall be revealed.” The leveling process—the humbling of the proud and the lifting of the lowly—illustrates how controlled chaos brings balance and righteousness.

    Ultimately, all this points toward the revelation of Jesus Christ at His second coming, when divine order will replace human confusion, and “the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD” (Habakkuk 2:14). In God’s hands, even chaos serves a glorious purpose.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and understanding of the signs of the times .

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 understanding of the times and seasons . 

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HE HAS NOT GIVEN YOU TO UNTIMELY DEATH

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Good -Life Devotional: 

HE HAS NOT GIVEN YOU TO UNTIMELY DEATH

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By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

PSALM 118:17–18

 “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not given me over to death.” — Psalm 118:17–18 (AMP)

   This passage stands as a triumphant declaration of divine preservation and purpose.It affirms that God’s dealings with humanity, though disciplinary, are redemptive rather than destructive. The psalmist acknowledges divine chastening — evidence of God’s love, not His wrath (Hebrews 12:6). His affliction was severe, yet it was restrained by mercy. God’s discipline aims to correct and refine, not to annihilate.

   This verse finds ultimate fulfillment in Christ Jesus, who though “chastened” through suffering (Isaiah 53:5), was not given over to death permanently — His resurrection demonstrated God’s power over the grave (Acts 2:24). Thus, the believer’s confidence mirrors Christ’s: though pressed and corrected, we live to declare the works of the Lord (2 Corinthians 4:8–10).

 This verse refutes fatalistic worldviews that see suffering as meaningless. The Christian worldview presents suffering as a divine instrument for growth and testimony. God’s people may be disciplined, but never forsaken (Psalm 37:24). When unbelievers question the goodness of God in hardship, Psalm 118 reminds us that discipline and preservation coexist — proof of a loving, purposeful Creator.

   The believer’s response is worship: to live with the intent of declaring the Lord’s works — His healing, deliverance, and faithfulness. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). Life itself becomes an apologetic — a testimony that God’s mercy triumphs over judgment.

  In our daily prayers let us seek a healthy appetite for God's word and discernment to know the Lord's discipline. 

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 the fear of  death.

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WHEN DIVINE JUSTICE IS DELAYED

 The evil hand causing unnecessary delays to your breakthrough shall be broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: WHEN DIVINE JUSTICE IS DELAYED

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil.” — Ecclesiastes 8:11 (AMP)

   God’s patience is often misunderstood. When judgment is delayed, many assume God approves of their actions. Yet divine delay is not divine approval — it is mercy giving room for repentance (2 Peter 3:9). However, the human formative nature sometimes requires immediate judgment to restore holy fear and preserve purity in the community of faith.

    In Acts 5:1–11, Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit and fell dead instantly. Their swift punishment demonstrated that God’s Spirit cannot be mocked. Likewise, in 1 Corinthians 5:1–5, Paul commanded the church to hand over a man sleeping with his father’s wife “to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved.” Such judgment was both corrective and protective — to awaken reverence and preserve holiness among believers.

   Though God is longsuffering, He still disciplines His children. Hebrews 12:6 reminds us, “The Lord disciplines those He loves.” Immediate judgment, when necessary, is an act of love that turns hearts back to righteousness.

    Yet for the unrepentant, delayed judgment stores up wrath (Romans 2:5). God’s mercy is meant to lead us to repentance, not complacency. The wise heart trembles at His Word and lives in obedience, knowing that “God will bring every deed into judgment” (Ecclesiastes 12:14).

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 boldness to preach the gospel. 

Lord, help me never to mistake Your mercy for weakness. Teach me to walk in holy fear and quick repentance, that I may always honor You.

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HE SENDS HIS PEOPLE SAVIORS TO DELIVER THEM FROM OPPRESSION

 Every disappointment you have suffered shall be turned into a testimony of breakthrough because of the anointing of God's favour upon you .

Good -Life Devotional: HE SENDS HIS PEOPLE SAVIORS TO DELIVER THEM FROM OPPRESSION

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

(Nehemiah 9:26–27)

    Throughout history, God’s people have often rebelled against His word and rejected His messengers. Nehemiah 9:26–27 records this sobering truth: “Nevertheless they were disobedient and rebelled against You, cast Your law behind their backs, killed Your prophets… Therefore You delivered them into the hand of their enemies… But when they cried to You in their trouble, You heard from heaven; and according to Your great mercies You gave them saviors who saved them from the hand of their enemies.”

     Whenever people resist the preaching of righteousness and silence those who call them to repentance, bondage follows. Sin brings oppression—spiritual, moral, and physical. Israel’s history shows that rejecting truth opens the door for destruction of lives and property. Yet, God in His mercy never leaves His people without hope. When they humble themselves and cry out to Him, He raises up deliverers—like Othniel, Gideon, Samson, and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world (Judges 2:16; Luke 1:68–69).

     This pattern reveals both God’s justice and His compassion. He allows hardship to turn hearts back to Him, then shows mercy by sending help. However, we must not take God’s grace for granted. Romans 2:4 warns that His kindness is meant to lead us to repentance, not complacency.

    Today, God still sends voices of truth to call nations to righteousness. May we listen, repent, and uphold God’s messengers—lest we fall into oppression again. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (Psalm 33:12).

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

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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PETER’S SWORD AND THE PRINCE OF PEACE”

 

That stubborn situation shall succumb to you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:  “PETER’S SWORD AND THE PRINCE OF PEACE”

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Matthew 26:52 (AMP)
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place; for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.’”
     In Jewish tradition and the culture of first-century Israel, it was normal for men to carry small swords or daggers for self-defense. The roads were unsafe, and the Roman world was violent. Scripture itself did not forbid self-protection — Exodus 22:2–3 even recognized the right to defend one’s household. So when Peter carried a sword (Luke 22:38; John 18:10), he wasn’t breaking the law or acting outside social custom. This is the guiding principle behind modern day Isreal allowing citizens to carry guns for self defence against terrorism.
    However, when Peter used that sword to strike the high priest’s servant in Gethsemane, Jesus rebuked him. The issue was not possession, but purpose. Peter acted out of human impulse, trying to defend Jesus through force, yet Christ’s mission was spiritual, not political. His kingdom would not come by violence, but by the power of love, truth, and the cross.
     Owning a sword was permitted; trusting in it for victory was not. Jesus taught that the true sword of the believer is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). Our defense is not in steel but in faith, prayer, and righteousness.
Ask yourself, Do I rely on worldly strength or on God’s Word when faced with conflict?
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and wisdom for protection against evil .
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 fear .
Lord, teach me to be wise in defense but peaceful in heart. Help me rely on Your Word as my sword and Your Spirit as my strength. Amen.
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THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER’S SWORD”

 

Every preparation of evil against you shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:
“THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER’S SWORD”
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Psalms 18:34

"He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms."
Psalms 144:1 "Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:"
Romans 13:4 (AMP)
“For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, [you should be afraid] for he does not carry the sword for nothing; he is God’s servant, an avenger who brings punishment on the wrongdoer.”
     Christians serving in the military often wonder if carrying a physical weapon conflicts with their faith in Christ, the Prince of Peace. Yet Scripture makes a clear distinction between personal vengeance, which Christ forbids, and lawful defense of life and order, which God permits through legitimate authority.
    When soldiers serve under a lawful government to protect their nation from external or internal aggression, they act as ministers of justice, not agents of cruelty. John the Baptist told soldiers to act honestly and contentedly, not to abandon their calling (Luke 3:14). David, though a warrior, was called “a man after God’s heart.” Cornelius, a centurion, became the first Gentile believer. Their service, when guided by righteousness, honored God.
   Yet, even in uniform, a believer’s true battle remains spiritual. Our physical weapons may defend nations, but our spiritual weapons — faith, truth, righteousness, and prayer — defend our hearts and conquer evil within. As Paul wrote, “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God” (2 Corinthians 10:4).
    Are you carrying both your physical duty and your spiritual mission with integrity and faith?
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and for the salvation of our men and women in uniform .
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 preach the gospel..
Lord, give me courage to defend what is right, wisdom to act with restraint, and strength to fight every spiritual battle with Your Word as my sword. Amen.
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BUY A SWORD — BE SPIRITUALLY ARMED”

 

Those who rise against you shall be put to shame because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: “BUY A SWORD — BE SPIRITUALLY ARMED”

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Luke 22:36–38 (AMP)
“He said to them, ‘But now, he who has a money bag, take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.’ … And they said, ‘Lord, look, here are two swords.’ And He said to them, ‘It is enough.’”
   It was legal and traditional for people of influence in that era to guard themselves with swords against robbers and harm . The physical exit of Jesus Christ would emboldimg the religious extremist to oppose the disciples . They were to trust the lord for their protection by whatever means legally possible.
   In this solemn moment before His arrest, Jesus was not urging His disciples to take up physical arms, but to prepare for a new season of opposition and spiritual battle. When He first sent them out, He provided everything supernaturally. But now, He was about to be taken from them, and their mission would unfold in a world that would turn hostile toward the gospel.
    The command to “buy a sword” symbolizes spiritual readiness, not violence. The true sword we must wield is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). Jesus’ rebuke to Peter in Matthew 26:52 confirms this — His kingdom advances not by bloodshed but by truth, prayer, and love.
    In our own lives, Christ calls us to lay aside comfort (“sell your garment”) to gain conviction (“buy a sword”). Following Jesus requires sacrifice, vigilance, and spiritual discipline. The believer must be equipped with faith, courage, and scriptural knowledge to stand firm in an increasingly dark world.
   Are you spiritually armed with God’s Word, or unprepared for the trials of faith? In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and preparedness to face the trials of life .
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 evil .
  Lord, help me to trade comfort for conviction. Strengthen me to stand firm in Your truth. Let Your Word be my sword against fear, sin, and deception. Amen.
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