DO NOT BUILD YOUR SECURITY AROUND POSSESSIONS

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Good -Life Devotional: DO NOT BUILD YOUR SECURITY AROUND POSSESSIONS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

       Scripture repeatedly warns that placing our confidence in possessions, wealth, or human strategy invites downfall. King Nebuchadnezzar learned this painfully. In Daniel 4, he boasted, “Is not this great Babylon which I have built… by my mighty power and for my glory?” His security was rooted in his empire, achievements, and riches. God instantly stripped him of sanity, giving him “the mind of an animal,” and he lived in the wild until he acknowledged that the Most High rules. His fall teaches that possessions are unstable foundations; only God gives lasting security.

King Asa made the same mistake. Though he began well, trusting God (2 Chronicles 14), later he placed his confidence in wealth and political alliances. Instead of seeking the Lord, he used the treasures of the temple to bribe Ben-hadad for protection (1 Kings 15:18–20). God rebuked him through the prophet Hanani, declaring, “Because you have relied on the king of Syria and not on the LORD… from henceforth you shall have wars” (2 Chronicles 16:7–9). Asa paid dearly because he trusted possessions instead of the Lord.

True security comes only from God. Proverbs 18:11 warns that “the rich man’s wealth is his strong city,” but it is a deceptive refuge. Jesus said, “A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). Psalm 20:7 adds, “Some trust in chariots… but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

When the Lord is your security, no earthly instability can shake you. Trusting Him brings peace, stability, and protection that possessions can never supply.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and faith in his ability to sustain us 

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. 

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QUALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP OUTWEIGHS THE QUANTITY OF OUR POSSESSIONS.

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Good -Life Devotional: QUALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP OUTWEIGHS THE QUANTITY OF OUR POSSESSIONS.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is present than a fattened ox served with hatred.” — Proverbs 15:17 (AMP)

   Scripture gently but firmly corrects our perception of value. Proverbs 15:17 reminds us that the quality of our relationships and the presence of love outweigh the quantity of our possessions. A simple meal seasoned with love is richer in God’s sight than a grand banquet filled with hatred, strife, and spiritual emptiness. This truth confronts today’s culture, which equates success with wealth and abundance. God measures life differently: love, righteousness, and peace are the true treasures of the believer.

   Hebrews 11:24–26 gives us a powerful example of this wisdom lived out. Moses, though raised amid the unimaginable wealth and power of Pharaoh’s palace, made a deliberate choice. He refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Why? Because the lavish “fattened ox” of Egypt was served with spiritual hatred—hostility toward God’s people and the ways of righteousness. Moses discerned that no earthly comfort could compensate for the loss of fellowship with God or the compromise of his calling.

   He chose instead to identify with God’s oppressed people, embracing what seemed like the “herbs”—a life of hardship, humility, and sacrifice. Yet in God’s economy, Moses chose the richer portion, for Scripture says he esteemed “the reproach of Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt.” He understood that temporary pleasures cannot outweigh eternal rewards.

    This devotional truth calls us to examine our own choices. Do we pursue peace, love, and holiness even when it costs us something? Are we willing to value Christ more than comfort? The world may offer us “fattened oxen,” but if they come with spiritual compromise, they are empty.

    Today, choose the humble path that honors God. For where love, righteousness, and obedience dwell, there is true wealth—and everlasting reward.

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 for contentment. 

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THE PROSPERITY OF THE FOOL SHALL DESTROY THEM .

 

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Good -Life Devotional: THE PROSPERITY OF THE FOOL SHALL DESTROY THEM .

Proverbs 1:32 declares, “For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.”
  Prosperity, when divorced from righteousness, becomes a snare rather than a blessing. The fool mistakes temporary success for divine approval, forgetting that wealth without wisdom leads to ruin. The psalmist confessed in Psalm 73:3 that he almost envied the arrogant when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. But later, in verse 22, he realized his folly—“So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before You.”
   It is foolish to admire the prosperity of the wicked, for they walk on a downward slippery slope. Their wealth and comfort are deceptive; like a flower, they bloom briefly before fading away. Psalm 73:18 says, “Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down into destruction.” God allows the wicked to prosper for a season, but their end is eternal loss.
    In contrast, “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12). Though they may not possess worldly riches, the righteous are rooted in eternal prosperity—peace with God, joy in the Holy Spirit, and everlasting life. Psalm 92:7 concludes, “When the wicked spring up like grass, and all the workers of iniquity flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed forever.” True prosperity is not measured by possessions but by one’s standing with God.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and contentment and godliness.
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 integrity.
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THE ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH ARE ON A PATH OF MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION

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Good -Life Devotional: THE ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH ARE ON A PATH OF MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The enemies of the Church are ultimately on a path of self-destruction, for those who rise against God’s people contend with the Almighty Himself. In 2 Chronicles 20:20–23, when Judah faced overwhelming enemies, God caused confusion among their adversaries until they turned on one another and destroyed themselves. This divine pattern shows that opposition to the Church is opposition to God’s purpose, and such rebellion cannot stand.

     The Lord declares in Isaiah 49:25–26, “I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children… I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh, and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine.” The enemies of the Church devour themselves because divine justice ensures that evil consumes its own source.

    David foresaw this in Psalm 35:8—“Let destruction come upon him unaware; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself.” Similarly, Psalm 40:14 declares that those who seek the ruin of the righteous shall be ashamed and confounded together. God’s righteousness guarantees that the snares set for His people will backfire upon their makers.

   Just as Pharaoh’s army drowned in the sea they pursued Israel through (Exodus 14:27–28), so every modern adversary of the Church will face the consequences of its own violence. The Church remains indestructible, for Christ declared, “The gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). The enemies of the Cross are destined for mutual ruin, but God’s people shall stand in everlasting triumph.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and protection of Christians from persecution .

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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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

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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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