GROWING INTO CHRISTIAN PERFECTION

 

Your labour shall not be in vain but highly profitable because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: GROWING INTO CHRISTIAN PERFECTION

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Texts: Colossians 1:28; Hebrews 6:1
   Christian perfection requires intentional spiritual growth. Paul declared that his ministry was to “warn every man, and teach every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (Colossians 1:28). The goal of Christian ministry is therefore not merely to produce church members but mature disciples who increasingly resemble Christ.
    This maturity is developed through prayer. Epaphras laboured fervently in prayer that believers might “stand perfect and complete in all the will of God” (Colossians 4:12). It also comes through the study and application of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 teaches that Scripture equips the believer for every good work. God’s Word corrects, trains, instructs, and brings spiritual completeness.
   Suffering can also contribute to maturity. Hebrews 2:10 speaks of Christ being made perfect through sufferings—not because He was morally sinful, but because suffering completed His appointed experience and mission as the Captain of our salvation. Trials can similarly develop endurance and maturity in believers (James 1:2–4).
  Hebrews 6:1 therefore says, “Let us go on unto perfection.” We must not remain permanently at the elementary stage of faith.
Hebrews 7:11–19 further teaches that the Levitical priesthood and its law could not bring people to perfection. Religious devotion, rituals, ceremonies, and outward observances cannot accomplish what Christ accomplishes within us. They  cannot guarantee entrance into heaven because only the perfect will enter heaven . We are made perfect in Jesus Christ ( Hebrews 12:22-24)
   True perfection is Christ-centered maturity produced through the Word, prayer, obedience, perseverance, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.
REFLECTION: Are you merely practising Christianity, or are you growing into the maturity of 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 live in holiness . Father, help me grow into spiritual maturity. Through Your Word, prayer, obedience, and perseverance, form Christ in me and make me complete in Your will. Amen.
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SUNDAY SERMON: POWER AS IN YHE DAY OF OLD

 DATE: 27 September, 2026

TOPIC: THE POWER OF GOD AS IN THE DAYS OF OLD (6

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HOW THE POWER OF GOD WORKS

- If yo u pick up a balloon, you have air in and outside of the balloon.

The human body according to the word is a vessel. When you blow into the balloon, you take air from the surroundings and put into the balloon, giving it shape and purpose.

If you release the balloon’s mouth, it makes a sound, which is energy and power being released, not by the balloon, but the air inside the balloon. That is how speaking in tongues works.

MISC

Romans 12 (How to operate in the supernatural)

Holiness is needed to operate in the supernatural:

Surrender your self to be used by God. Anything you do must reflect a person set apart to be used by God. You cannot want that and you own a brothel; you must go from room to room, telling your girls to repent. That is the reason that you have that hotel for. 

Do not conform to this world:

Don’t do things their way if you want to work in the supernatural. The fact that something is bringing you money, does not make it good or right. If that was the case, we should all be terrorists.

Know now that anything that comes out of your mouth, you will experience it. One of the ways Satan works through people these days is through music; songs these days have negative lyrics, and by singing them, you become victim to what you sing.

2 TIMOTHY 3 

2Ti 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 

2Ti 3:2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 

2Ti 3:3  Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 

2Ti 3:4  Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 

2Ti 3:5  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 

PRIDE (2 Timothy 3:2)

“Do you know who I am?”

DISOBEDIENCE (2 Timothy 3:2)

No respect for parents. Just the same way a person can be an accomplice to a crime, a pastor can be an accomplice to a sin. Children used to be raised by the community in Africa, we have to go back to that, as things were okay then. The bible says that a child allowed to have their way will bring shame to their family. You must watch out for your friends’ children and spouse. 

Disobedient children, wives, husbands are not under the protection of the angels of their parents.

“Pro 29:1  He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

This shows that the devil can take those children at any time.

Psa 103:20  Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 

Angels of God only protect people that obey God’s Word. 

Eph 6:1  Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 

Eph 6:2  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 

Eph 6:3  That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 

Eph 6:4  And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord

According to Ps 103, the angels are the ones working the miracles. If you disobey God’s word, they will withdraw and YOU will have to work your own miracles. What they touch will scatter because Satan has access to them. The phrase “MAY be well” is attached to the previous condition. The word well means that the opposite of this sickness; that disobedient child will constantly be sick.

1Jn 5:18  We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 

He that is born of God that sinneth (disobedience of God’s Word); the evil one will touch that one. This means that most of the things we pray for, they brought it upon them.

UNTHANKFUL (2 Timothy 3:2)

If someone does something good for you, you thank them.

UNHOLY (2 Timothy 3:2)

This word means wicked and negative practice.

INCONTINENT (2 Timothy 3:2)

Without self-control. 

DESPISERS OF THOSE THAT ARE GOOD (2 Timothy 3:3)

Any pastor that preaches righteousness, you automatically start hating that person.

HEADY (2 Timothy 3:4)

“I go tell you say my head strong pass your head”

HIGHMINDED (2 Timothy 3:4)

“I need to drop in that place with Rolls-Royce”

LOVERS OF PLEASURE (2 Timothy 3:4)

If you prefer party over church, or you fix your secular program on a Sunday. God wants you to have fun… That leads people to God. Does that party in your nightclub end with prayer?

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But be ye transformed by renewing of your mind: 

Christianity is an extreme thing: Is there a partial righteousness or holiness? No? Nigeria is going crazy because we have stopped preaching on holiness. Revelations 3 says that “you are neither hot nor cold”; this means that there are two extremes. It is either you are hot or cold, you cannot mix the two.

Nigerians should work with their eyes open, asking for evidence:

Jesus healed a boy that was born blind, and the parents were there to confirm. When that pastor says that they have healed a person of arthritis, ask for evidence.

PREACH EVERYWHERE

Mar 16:15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 

Mar 16:16  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 

Mar 16:17  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 

Mar 16:18  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 

Mar 16:19  So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 

Mar 16:20  And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. 

The Signs

Once you move, the power will follow. Anointing follows you; it is waiting for you to take action first and foremost. “They went forth”; when will you start moving?

- Cast out devils: Every christian that believes in Jesus can cast out devils. So why are there deliverance ministries and the people that go the

- Speak in new tongues.

- They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover: Damn the consequences and lay hands on those that are sick around you with the understanding that Christ has given you the power to heal them. For that voice in your head from Satan asking you “What if it doesn’t work?” Reply back with “What if it DOES?”

Generator room, night club, house of assembly? Do all of these belong to everywhere? If so, they are valid places to preach.

SUNDAY SERMON 20/9/26

 DATE: 20 September, 2026

TOPIC: THE POWER OF GOD AS IN THE DAYS OF OLD (3)

THE POWER OF GOD AND ANGELS

- You must learn to use the power of God like you drive a car. 

- God’s angels are always around the born-again christian but a lot of people are not only unaware, but don’t know how to communicate with them.

- The psalmists say they “harken unto His commandments and do his Word”. Hebrews says to show kindness to people, because some of them may be angels.

- Anytime you live in disobedience to God’s Word AND the pastor that He has assigned to you, ALL of your angels will be withdrawn. Thus the only thing that is saving you from being targeted by Satan is the prayer of a christian close to you.

- In the book of Acts, the people were acquainted with angels; Peter was not the one at the door, it was his ANGEL.

- Never assume you do not have an enemy. 24 hours a day, your existence annoys people; they will always wish you dead or worse. Then read the book of Psalms like King David was given to read by God. Then read Psalm 35 everyday, so that noone takes your life. 

- The world is getting more and more wicked; the person Satan will use to destroy you will be someone you care for.

- Experience comes from constant usage. Your born-again pastor is not more blessed than you; they simply have more experience working n God’s word.

PROTECTING YOURSELF

Psa 35:1  A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. 

Psa 35:2  Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. 

Psa 35:3  Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. 

Psa 35:4  Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt. 

-- Anyone that hates you for the right things you do in line with God’s word, it can cost that person their life. (1) 

-- Both God and Satan have/had spears. When Christ was crucified, he took all of Satan’s weaponry, as all power in Heaven, on earth and below the earth belongs to Him. So do not believe any deception saying that Satan is powerful against christians. (3)

-- “Stop the way” That is why you can tell that vehicle to stop and it will stop. (3)

-- Do not wait for the trouble to come for you to pray. King David’s best friend was Jonathan, a man said to love him more than a man loved a woman. But when Saul decided to kill David, family affiliation was stronger than friendship, and Jonathan joined in to kill his best friend. An this very Psalm was what killed him.

-- The word confounded here means delayed. God can keep someone barren and can keep someone from being married or finding a job for 30 years. No matter how hard they try, as long as they are fighting against the righteous, they will remain stagnant until they repent. (4)

-- “Put to shame” Any small person can come up to you and insult you without consequences. (4)

-- “Turned back” All your mates have gone far ahead of you, but you will be going backwards in life. (4)

-- Someone right now is sitting down and thinking of how best to harm you (4)

- Do not allow anyone to harm you. If someone wants to take your life, and the person means it and is fully intending to do so, protect yourself. The power of old was so much that prophets were feared. 

- Before you follow a christian, check their relationship with both of their parents. If it is not good for BOTH of them, stay away. You are your father’s sperm, and mother’s egg. If you hate them, you hate yourself. If you curse them, you have cursed yourself. “Honor your father and mother, so you may live long”.

- Why is it that we ascribe supernatural things, victory, power, breakthrough, you ascribe to Satan. But you ascribe things such as failure and a lack of progress to Christians? Do you not believe that Moses, Elijah, Ezekiel, JESUS existed? That means that you are not born again. Don’t you know that there are over 22k manuscripts and works that show that Jesus existed? What about the historian Josephus, who made accounts directly saying that he was present during the crucifixion?

STRANGE CHILDREN

2Sa 14:29  Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come. 

2Sa 14:30  Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire. 

-- There are people that get attention through evil or doing bad. This is the first step to practicing witchcraft. That is what Eve did to get God’s attention as she and Adam were not on good terms (Is it not THIS WOMAN you have given me?), and is what Satan noticed when he came to her in the Garden of Eden.

-- For context; Absalom was King David’s son who murdered his step-brother who raped his sister and ran out of town. Joab made an argument to bring him home, and David had him kept away from him for a time.

While he was away from him, Absalom made friends with strange children, and they told him to get Joab’s attention by burning his fields.

Joab was the Chief-of-Staff and was the one who was able to get Absalom to his father. He refused to disobey his given orders, and so Absalom’s friends advised him to burn the man’s fields to get his attention. 

Psa 144:5  Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. 

Psa 144:6  Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them. 

Psa 144:7  Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; 

Psa 144:8  Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood. 

Psa 144:10  It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. 

Psa 144:11  Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: 

Psa 144:12  That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: 

-- “Troubled Waters” means problems you cannot handle. Where do they come from? Strange children.

- If your child is misbehaving they have connected to a strange child.

- There are people that had their own dedication to demonic forces. 

- What attracts your child to those people? Vanity. It is christian character that gives you peace, not a car that is nothing more than plastic, rubber, wood and metal. Not money that is nothing more than paper and ink. (8)

- One does not measure wealth by money, but by the good relationship and commitment that you have with your parents and the connections they have.

- It is when you drive that fancy car you have and hit a cultist’s car, and the next thing you know you find yourself in a forest and cannot call your mother and father, that you will know what you have done to yourself.

- The reason why your son is doing drugs is because he has a druggie friend close to him that Satan has sent to him. A friend that drives a big car that introduced it to him. So as a parent, if you notice your child begins to swerve, pray for these strange children to be removed (12)

- The prosperity of your children will bring about the prosperity of the family. There are people spending all their money treating a person in prison or rehab or in an asylum somewhere because of drugs or alcohol. (12)

BE PERFECT, EVEN AS YOUR FATHER IS PERFECT

You shall continue to increase in greatness because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: BE PERFECT, EVEN AS YOUR FATHER IS PERFECT

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Matthew 5:48; Matthew 19:21

  Jesus said, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). Biblical perfection does not mean that a Christian becomes incapable of making mistakes or becomes equal to God in His absolute perfection. It speaks of spiritual maturity, completeness, and wholehearted devotion to God.

   In Matthew 19:21, Jesus challenged the rich young ruler to overcome his attachment to earthly wealth: “Sell that thou hast, and give to the poor... and come and follow me.” The issue was not merely possessing riches but allowing riches to possess the heart. A disciple must be willing to use his resources in serving God and humanity rather than making material wealth his master.

   Luke 8:14 warns that the cares, riches, and pleasures of life can choke the word, preventing spiritual maturity and fruitfulness. An unhealthy desire for riches can therefore hinder our pursuit of Christlike perfection.

   Paul says, “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect” (1 Corinthians 2:6). This indicates that there were believers who had reached a measure of spiritual maturity. Likewise, Paul exhorted the church to be perfect or mature: “Be perfect” (2 Corinthians 13:11), and Philippians 3:15 says, “Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded.”

   Perfection is therefore a Christian journey. We continually surrender our desires, possessions, ambitions, and character to Christ until His nature is increasingly reflected in us.

REFLECTION: What possesses your heart—Christ or material things?

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 Jesus, deliver me from every attachment that hinders my spiritual maturity. Teach me to use my resources for Your glory and the good of others. Amen.

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THE PERFECTING OF THAT WHICH IS LACKING IN YOUR FAITH

 You are marked for an extraordinary promotion because of the anointing of  God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional;

THE PERFECTING OF THAT WHICH IS LACKING IN YOUR FAITH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Paul wrote, “Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith.” Faith is not something we receive merely to remain at the same level; we grow in faith as we learn, obey, endure, and walk with God.

    The Greek word translated “perfect” in 1 Thessalonians 3:10 is καταρτίζω (katartizō), Strong’s G2675, meaning to mend, restore, repair, complete, equip, or make fully prepared. Paul desired to supply what was incomplete in the believers’ understanding and practice of faith. This does not mean their faith was false; rather, there were areas that needed strengthening and completion.

    God has therefore given the Church spiritual leaders and teachers. Ephesians 4:11–13 says Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers “for the perfecting of the saints.” Their ministry is intended to equip believers for service and bring them toward spiritual maturity.

   The early disciples also learned by observation and fellowship. John testified concerning Jesus: “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes… and our hands have handled” (1 John 1:1–3). They learned by hearing Christ, watching His life, and participating in His ministry.

Therefore, never despise instruction, correction, discipleship, or godly examples. Identify what is lacking in your faith and allow the Holy Spirit, through Scripture and sound spiritual leadership, to strengthen and mature you.

Reflection: What area of your faith still needs to be repaired, strengthened, or completed?

PRAYER: 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 break the yoke of poverty.

Lord, perfect that which is lacking in my faith. Teach me, correct me, and equip me to become spiritually mature and useful in Your kingdom. Amen.

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THE ABUNDANCE OF GRACE

 

The curse of poverty and stagnation is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: THE ABUNDANCE OF GRACE

By Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture: Romans 5:17
  “For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.”
  The crisis experienced in the world can be traced to humanity’s fall in Adam. Through Adam’s disobedience to God’s command, sin entered the human experience, and death began to reign (Romans 5:12) through his corrupted bloodline and  genes . Adam surrendered his God-given authority through disobedience, choosing the devil’s deception over God’s word. Yet God did not leave humanity without hope. Through Jesus Christ, grace has been abundantly provided.
   Grace is God’s divine influence working in us and for us, enabling us to reign in life. It is not merely the power to barely survive; it empowers us to live victoriously according to God’s purpose.
   Isaac demonstrated this principle in Genesis 26:12–14. In a time of famine, Isaac sowed and received a hundredfold harvest because the Lord blessed him. His circumstances did not determine the outcome; God’s grace enabled him to prosper.
  The Macedonian believers likewise demonstrated abundant grace. Though experiencing severe trials and deep poverty, they gave generously beyond what might naturally have been expected (2 Corinthians 8:1–5).    Their abundance was not merely material—it was the overflow of God’s grace working within them.
   Paul declares, “God is able to make all grace abound toward you” (2 Corinthians 9:8). Therefore, do not define your life by limitations. Receive God’s abundant grace and allow it to produce faith, generosity, strength, fruitfulness, and victory.
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 break the yoke of poverty. Lord Jesus, thank You for abundant grace. Help me to reign in life through Your grace and righteousness, fulfilling Your purpose with confidence and faith. Amen.
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HE GIVES MORE GRACE

 

The more the opposition against you, the more you shall keep excelling because of the anointing of God's favour upon you
Good -Life Devotional: HE GIVES MORE GRACE
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
James 4:6 (AMP) — “But He gives us more and more grace [throughout each stage of our life]. That is why He says, ‘GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD AND HUMBLES THEM, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE .’”
    The statement “He gives more grace” must be understood within the context of James 4. James was addressing quarrels, worldly desires, pride, and spiritual compromise. The answer to these struggles is not a hierarchy of believers possessing different levels of divine anointing, but the abundant sufficiency of God’s grace.
   The Greek phrase is :meizona charin' . The word 'meizona' is the comparative form related to 'μέγας' (megas, Strong’s G3173), meaning great, large, or abundant. Thus, “more grace” emphasizes that God's grace is greater than the pressures, temptations, weaknesses, and conflicts confronting His people.
   It should therefore not be used to claim that one Christian has a superior class of grace or a higher spiritual status than another believer. Scripture teaches that every believer receives grace through Christ, while spiritual gifts and ministries differ according to God’s sovereign purpose (Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7).
   The issue James emphasizes is humility. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Grace is not a badge of spiritual superiority; it is God's sufficient help for those who depend upon Him.
REFLECTION: When we humble ourselves before God, His grace is greater than our weakness and stronger than the world's pressure.
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 poverty. Father, deliver me from pride. Help me depend completely upon Your abundant grace and use whatever gift You have given me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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