PROVING THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD

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Good -Life Devotional:  PROVING THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

 Text: Romans 12:1–2 (AMP)

    Presenting our bodies to God as a living sacrifice is not a one-time religious activity. It is a daily decision to allow God to govern our thoughts, attitudes, words, relationships and actions. Romans 12:2 teaches that when our minds are renewed, we are able to “prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

   The Greek word latreia, translated “service,” speaks of sacred service or worship rendered to God. True worship therefore extends beyond what happens inside a church building. Our bodies, careers, finances, relationships, conversations and private decisions can all become expressions of our worship.

   Jesus' teaching in Mark 7:21–23 reminds us that outward religion cannot substitute for inward transformation. Evil proceeds from the human heart. Consequently, we must continually expose our minds to God's truth. Meditation on Scripture changes our thinking; prayer keeps us dependent upon God; fasting helps us discipline our desires; and fellowship with God's people encourages us toward love and good works (Hebrews 10:24–25).

   When the mind is renewed, the believer begins to recognize God's will and reject what contradicts His purpose. James 1:22 says we must be doers of the Word, not hearers only.

Your reasonable service is therefore a life surrendered to God's authority—not merely knowing His will, but doing it.

REFLECTION:

  Does my daily lifestyle demonstrate that my body, mind and decisions belong to God?

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.

Father, continually renew my mind through Your Word. Give me grace to reject worldly patterns, overcome sinful desires and obey Your perfect will. Let my entire life become acceptable worship before You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Additional Scriptures: Psalm 1:1–3; Joshua 1:8; John 4:23–24; Hebrews 12:1–2; James 1:22; 1 Peter 1:15–16.

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YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE TO GOD

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Good -Life Devotional: YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE TO GOD

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Bible Text: Romans 12:1–2 (AMP)
   Paul appeals to believers to present their bodies to God as “a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.” Our service to God is therefore not merely attending church, singing, preaching, or giving offerings. It begins with surrendering our entire lives to Him.
  The Greek word translated “service” in Romans 12:1 is latreia (λατρεία), meaning service, worship, sacred service, or the performance of duties rendered to God. It describes devoted service offered to God because we belong to Him.
   In Mark 7:20–23, Jesus teaches that what defiles a person comes from within—the heart. He mentions evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, deceit, pride and foolishness. Therefore, presenting our bodies to God requires more than outward religious appearance; our hearts and minds must be transformed.
   Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed and progressively changed by the renewing of your mind.” This renewal takes place as we continually meditate on God's Word, pray, fast, and fellowship with God's people.
  A renewed mind produces a surrendered body and an obedient life.
REFLECTION:
What is presently controlling my thoughts, desires and decisions—God's Word or the patterns of this world?
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 live in holiness .
Lord, cleanse my heart and renew my mind through Your Word. Help me present my body, thoughts and desires as a living sacrifice that is pleasing to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 119:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; Colossians 3:1–10.
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I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOU

 

You shall not fall into the temptation that leads to poverty because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:  I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOU

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 7:16; 8:22
Memory Verse: “Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.” — 2 Corinthians 7:16 (AMP)
    The Greek word translated “confidence” in 2 Corinthians 7:16 is related to πέποιθα (pepoitha), from peithō (G3982), meaning to be persuaded, convinced, trusting, or confident. Paul was persuaded that the Corinthians could respond positively to correction and demonstrate genuine spiritual progress.
   This is remarkable because the Corinthian church had serious problems. There was sexual immorality involving a man and his stepmother (1 Corinthians 5:1), carnality and divisions (1 Corinthians 3:1–4), favoritism and personality-based divisions, and selfishness concerning financial participation in the work of ministry (2 Corinthians 8:10–12). Yet Paul did not abandon them. He taught them, rebuked them, corrected them, and trusted God to transform them.
    God may also be saying through His servants: “I have confidence in you.” His confidence does not mean that you have never failed; it means He sees what His grace can produce when you receive correction and walk in obedience.
    Proverbs 27:17 reminds us that iron sharpens iron. Hebrews 12:11 teaches that divine discipline eventually produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Philippians 1:6 assures us that God will complete the good work He has begun in us.
REFLECTION
Am I willing to receive godly correction and allow it to produce spiritual maturity in me?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome selfishness.
Father, thank You for believing in what Your grace can produce in me. Give me a humble heart that receives correction, abandons sin, and grows in obedience. Make me trustworthy in character, relationships, stewardship, and ministry. Let my life become evidence that Your grace transforms people. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.
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THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD

 

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Good -Life Devotional: THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD

Bible Text:  “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts to give us the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 4:6 (AMP)
   Paul declares, “We preach Christ Jesus as Lord.” This statement establishes the heart of Christian apologetics: Christianity is not ultimately about defending a religious system, philosophy, or moral code—it is about proclaiming Jesus Christ.
   The God who commanded physical light to shine into the darkness at creation also shines spiritual light into human hearts. This light gives us knowledge of God's glory, and Paul says that this glory is revealed “in the face of Jesus Christ.”
    Jesus is therefore central to the Christian worldview. Creation points to an intelligent Creator; human reason reflects the rationality of God; objective morality finds its foundation in God's character; and human dignity is grounded in humanity being made in God's image. Yet these truths find their fullest revelation in Christ.
   Jesus is not merely a good teacher or moral example. John presents Him as the eternal Word who was with God and was God (John 1:1). Hebrews declares Him to be the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus Himself said, “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
   Therefore, apologetics must lead beyond arguments to Christ. We defend Christianity because Christ is true, His resurrection is foundational, and His salvation transforms lives.
Practical Faith Application: Let every argument you make for Christianity ultimately point people to Jesus. Do not merely win debates; help people encounter the Light of the knowledge of God's glory in Christ.
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 work miracles.
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HELP ME TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS (Part Two:)

 You shall be celebrated where you were humiliated because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:  HELP ME TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS (Part Two:)

+ The Humility to Receive Godly Correction+

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Texts: Psalm 141:4–5; Romans 7:14–25

   David understood that spiritual growth requires more than personal determination. He prayed:

“Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil… Let a righteous person strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.” — Psalm 141:4–5

   This is a remarkable prayer. David was asking God to protect his heart from evil while also giving him the humility to receive correction from righteous people.

    Godly mentorship is one of God’s instruments for helping believers remain on the path of obedience. Proverbs 27:5–6 says that open rebuke can be better than concealed love, while Proverbs 12:1 teaches that loving discipline is evidence of wisdom. Hebrews 12:5–11 likewise presents divine discipline as an expression of God’s fatherly love.

   David knew that human beings have limitations. Paul openly described this conflict in Romans 7:14–25: he desired what was good but experienced another principle working against that desire. The answer was not pride, denial, or independence, but dependence upon Christ: “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:25).

Therefore, receiving correction is not a sign of spiritual weakness. Sometimes correction is the very means God uses to prevent us from falling.

    Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser.” And Galatians 6:1 instructs spiritual believers to restore someone caught in sin with gentleness.

REFLECTION

  Do I welcome correction from godly people, or do I become defensive when my conduct is challenged? Who has permission to speak truth into my 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 Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome pride .

 Lord Jesus, keep my heart from evil. Give me humble and godly mentors who will correct me in love. Deliver me from pride and stubbornness, and give me grace to receive correction and continue growing in obedience. Amen.

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HELP ME TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS (Part One:)

 

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Good -Life Devotional:
HELP ME TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS (Part One:)

+ The Desire to Walk in God’s Ways+
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Psalm 119:35–37
“Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to dishonest gain. Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things; preserve my life in Your ways.” — Psalm 119:35–37
   David’s prayer reveals an important truth: knowing God’s commandments is not the same as having the strength to consistently obey them. He did not merely ask God to show him the right path; he asked God to make him walk in it.
   God’s love is unconditional, but His blessings are connected to our willingness to walk according to His revealed will. Isaiah 1:19 says, “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.” God’s grace does not abolish obedience; grace teaches and empowers us to live righteously (Titus 2:11–12).
    David understood the weakness of human nature. The New Testament explains this struggle in Romans 7:14–25, where Paul describes the conflict between the desire to do what is right and the weakness of the flesh. Yet Paul does not conclude that obedience is impossible. He points to deliverance through Jesus Christ.
   This is why David prayed, rather than boasting in his own strength. Jesus likewise said, “Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation” (Matthew 26:41).
REFLECTION
Am I merely admiring God’s commandments, or am I asking God to help me obey them? What things are turning my eyes away from God’s ways?
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.
Father, help me to delight in Your commandments. Turn my heart away from worthless things and strengthen me by Your Spirit to walk in obedience. When my flesh is weak, help me depend upon Your grace rather than my own strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF PARENTS IS NOT TRANSFERABLE

 

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Good -Life Devotional: THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF PARENTS IS NOT TRANSFERABLE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture: Psalm 89:29–33
   God’s righteousness is personal, and His judgment is perfectly just. Scripture does not teach that a child automatically becomes guilty before God because of the sins of his parents, nor does it teach that a parent’s righteousness can be transferred to a child’s account.
   Psalm 89:29–33 speaks of David’s descendants and shows an important distinction: even though God promised to establish David’s seed, He would still discipline those descendants who forsook His ways. The covenant blessing did not remove their personal responsibility before God.
    There is an erroneous theology that teaches that children must suffer an “ancestral curse” because of the sins of their forefathers. This conflicts with God’s judicial principle. Ezekiel 18:20 declares that “the soul that sinneth, it shall die”; the son does not bear the iniquity of the father, and the father does not bear the iniquity of the son.
    Job’s righteousness did not become a substitute for his children’s personal relationship with God. David’s righteousness could not save Absalom from the consequences of his own choices. Each person ultimately stands accountable before God.
    Parents should therefore teach their children the fear of God, model righteousness, pray for them, and lead them toward Christ. But when a child reaches moral and spiritual accountability, he or she must personally choose to follow Jesus Christ.
   Romans 10:9 reminds us that salvation involves personal faith and confession. Our parents cannot believe for us, just as their righteousness cannot redeem our souls.
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 walk in righteousness.
Lord, help me to live righteously and teach my children Your ways. May each generation personally choose Christ, walk in obedience, and experience the freedom of His redemption. Amen.
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