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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THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, NOT OF STEEL

 What was meant for your destruction shall lead to your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, NOT OF STEEL

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place; for all those who habitually draw the sword will die by the sword.’” — Matthew 26:52 (AMP)

    It was customary for Jews to carry a sword for self defense. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter’s zeal drove him to defend Jesus with a sword, but the Lord quickly rebuked him. Jesus was not against courage — He was against carnal methods of defending divine purposes - it was time for him to be crucified . His kingdom is not sustained by human violence but by truth, love, and divine authority.

   When Jesus said, “Those who take the sword will perish by the sword,” He revealed a profound spiritual principle: those who depend on human strength will ultimately be destroyed by it. If your occupation requires you carrying a weapon , your trust should be on the lord for safety. The weapons of our warfare are not physical (2 Corinthians 10:4), but spiritual — the Word of God, prayer, and righteousness. True power lies in obedience and submission to God’s will, not in force.

    Christ could have summoned legions of angels, yet He chose the path of the Cross. In 2 kings 19; 35 he executed judgement through an angel killing many . His restraint was not weakness but divine control and purpose. In our walk with God, we too must resist the urge to “fight” in the flesh — whether through anger, revenge, or manipulation. Victory in God’s kingdom comes through faith, forgiveness, and peace.

   Let us, therefore, put away the sword of fleshly reaction and take up the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17). The world is changed not by violence, but by the transforming love of Christ working through hearts surrendered to His will.

 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 Lord, teach me to fight my battles Your way — with truth, mercy, and peace.

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SILENCE MEANS COMPLICITY

 The yoke of guilt and condemnation is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional; SILENCE MEANS COMPLICITY 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

(Acts 20:25–26; Ezekiel 3:18)

The Apostle Paul boldly declared in Acts 20:25–26 (AMP), “Therefore I testify to you on this [our meeting] day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.” Paul made this claim because he had faithfully warned and taught everyone the full counsel of God, just as God instructed Ezekiel: “When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you do not warn him... his blood I will require at your hand” (Ezekiel 3:18). Silence in the face of evil is not neutrality—it is complicity.

When Christians refuse to speak out against injustice, oppression, or the shedding of innocent blood, they share in the guilt of those acts. Scripture warns, “Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die” (Proverbs 31:8–9). To remain silent when righteousness is trampled underfoot is to side with the oppressor. God holds His people accountable for moral cowardice, for “whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin” (James 4:17).

If unrighteous leaders’ actions or inactions cause the death of the innocent, and believers keep quiet, the Church bears collective guilt. We must defend the weak, the voiceless, and the oppressed (Isaiah 1:17). Injury to one is injury to all; silence allows evil to spread. Let us, like Paul, boldly declare truth in love and stand guiltless before God by speaking against injustice, for “righteousness exalts a nation” (Proverbs 14:34).

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to speak 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 guilt and condemnation.

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INVESTING IN YOUR HEALTH: A DIVINE RESPONSIBILITY

 The anointing of God's favour is destroying the yoke of sickness from your family right now. 

Good-Life Devotional: 

INVESTING IN YOUR HEALTH: A DIVINE RESPONSIBILITY

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

     Beloved, God’s will for His children goes beyond spiritual blessings; it includes sound health and prosperity. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 1:2). The phrase “above all things” reveals that good health is not a secondary matter to God—it is a priority tied to our spiritual devotion. To remain strong for the kingdom’s mission, believers must make intentional investments in their health.

    Physical health requires discipline—balanced nutrition, exercise, regular medical check-ups, and adequate rest. Within our means, we should own basic health tools such as sugar and blood pressure monitors, and have knowledge of first aid and alternative remedies. Proverbs 14:30 says, “A sound heart is the life of the flesh,” showing that peace of mind and freedom from strife sustain wellness.

    Emotional and spiritual health are equally vital. The soul controls the state of the body; therefore, we must feed it with the Word of God, worship, prayer, and wholesome entertainment (Philippians 4:8). Staying away from bitterness, anxiety, and unhealthy relationships preserves both spirit and body.

    Additionally, building supportive networks—such as registering with a hospital, joining a fitness group, and befriending medical professionals—enhances longevity. God wants us healed and strong because our health determines our ability to fulfill His mission of soul-winning (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20). To neglect health is to weaken divine purpose. Therefore, invest in your health—it is sacred stewardship.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the strong will to be healthy .

PRAYERS: 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 heal the sick .

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