Friday, October 30, 2026

PURE RELIGION: UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD

 

The strongman hindering your progress shall be subdued because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: PURE RELIGION: UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
James 1:27 (NKJV)
  “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”
     Pure religion is not measured merely by church attendance, religious activities, offerings or public ministry. James 1:27 presents genuine devotion to God through two essential expressions: practical compassion and personal holiness.
    The word 'pure' means morally clean, sincere and genuine, while 'undefiled' means free from corruption. To visit orphans and widows means more than paying a social visit; it involves caring for, supporting and ministering to vulnerable people in their affliction. Biblical Christianity therefore demands love demonstrated through practical service.
    However, James also commands believers to remain unspotted from the world. The world here refers not to the physical creation but to the sinful system of values, desires and practices opposed to God's will. Christians must live in society without adopting its ungodly standards. Separation from the world is not isolation from people but separation from sin.
    James 2:17 explains that faith without works is dead. Good works do not purchase salvation; rather, they demonstrate genuine faith and a transformed heart (Ephesians 2:8–10). Similarly, 1 John 3:17–18 teaches that love must be expressed through actions and truth.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATIONS
Help those who cannot repay you.
Refuse to exploit vulnerable people.
Maintain moral purity.
Examine the influences shaping your values.
Let God's Word, not popular culture, determine your standards.
REFLECTION
Pure religion combines compassion with holiness. Our devotion to God must be evident in how we treat people and how we conduct ourselves. Let our faith produce genuine love, practical kindness and a life unspotted from worldly corruption.
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 corruption and serve you in true holiness. Amen
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

THE RESURRECTION AND THE ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY



Men shall go the extra mile for your progress because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional : THE RESURRECTION AND THE ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
2 Corinthians 4:13–18
“For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure, surpassing all comparisons.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17 (AMP)
    The Christian faith rests on the historical claim that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again. In 2 Corinthians 4:14, Paul declares that the God who raised Jesus will also raise believers through Christ. The resurrection is not merely a religious idea; it is the foundation of our hope for eternal life.
    In Christian apologetics, the resurrection deserves serious consideration because the apostles boldly proclaimed the risen Christ despite persecution and suffering.    Their willingness to endure hardship for their testimony challenges the suggestion that they deliberately fabricated the message. Although suffering alone does not prove a claim, the apostles’ testimony and the evidence surrounding the resurrection call for honest examination (1 Corinthians 15:12–20).
    Paul’s confidence also teaches us to look beyond present circumstances. He does not deny the reality of suffering; rather, he understands that earthly troubles cannot compare with the eternal glory God has prepared for His people. Our present afflictions are temporary, but our hope in Christ is everlasting.
    Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25, AMP). Through Him, believers have the assurance of resurrection and transformation into the likeness of His glory (Philippians 3:20–21).
REFLECTION
The resurrection changes how we face suffering, persecution, and uncertainty. We must not allow temporary circumstances to determine our eternal outlook. Since Christ has conquered death, we can live courageously, serve faithfully, and remain steadfast in the truth. Our hope is not limited to this present world; eternal glory awaits those who belong to Christ.
  Christ’s resurrection assures us that suffering is not the end. Our present trials are temporary, but the eternal weight of glory is beyond comparison.
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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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS



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Good -Life Devotional: TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7–12
  “But we have this precious treasure in earthen vessels [of clay], so that the grandeur and surpassing greatness of the power will be shown to be from God and not from us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (AMP)
    The treasure in earthen vessels represents the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ entrusted to frail human beings. Like ordinary clay pots, Christians experience weakness, afflictions, persecution, and challenges. However, our limitations do not diminish the power of God working within us.
   Paul honestly describes the Christian experience: afflicted, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8–9). Christianity does not promise a suffering-free life; rather, it reveals God's sustaining power amid suffering.
   Critics sometimes argue that suffering disproves God's existence. However, the existence of suffering does not logically establish that God is absent. Christianity acknowledges the reality of evil (which is behind suffering in the world ), affirms human life's eternal value, and points to the cross, where Jesus Christ entered human suffering to accomplish our redemption. Through His death and resurrection, suffering and death do not have the final word (Romans 8:18; 1 Corinthians 15:54–57).
  Our weakness provides an opportunity for God's surpassing power to become evident. The treasure is not our human ability but the life of Christ working in us. Even when circumstances seem overwhelming, God's grace strengthens us to endure faithfully.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the truth that suffering does not necessarily indicate God's absence. The cross demonstrates His love, while Christ's resurrection gives believers enduring hope. Consider how your trials can reveal God's sustaining power rather than destroy your faith. Remember that the weakness of the vessel does not diminish the value of the treasure it carries.
LIFE APPLICATION
Do not measure God's presence solely by the absence of problems. Trust Him through trials, remain faithful to the gospel, and allow Christ's life to shine through your weakness.
Further Scriptures: Romans 8:35–39; James 1:2–4; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Hebrews 12:1–3.
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 stagnation and confusion.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD


Unexpected financial breakthroughs shall locate you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
2 Corinthians 4:5–6 (AMP)
“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)
   The Christian faith is not centered on human wisdom, religious traditions, or the personality of a preacher. Paul declares, “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord” (2 Corinthians 4:5). The ultimate purpose of Christian apologetics is to reveal Christ, not merely to win arguments.
    The God who commanded light to shine out of darkness at creation also illuminates human hearts through Jesus Christ. This spiritual illumination enables us to understand God's character, purpose, holiness, and saving grace.
   The universe reflects the wisdom of its Creator, human dignity is rooted in humanity being created in God's image, and moral truth finds its foundation in God's righteous nature. However, creation alone does not communicate the complete message of salvation. God has revealed Himself uniquely through Jesus Christ.
   John 1:1–18 presents Christ as the Word who became flesh. Colossians 1:15–20 reveals His supremacy over creation, while Hebrews 1:1–3 declares Him the radiance of God's glory. Jesus Himself said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
  Therefore, Christianity cannot be reduced to moral teachings or philosophical arguments. Its central message concerns who Jesus is, His sacrificial death, His resurrection, and the salvation He offers to humanity.
LIFE APPLICATION.  Defend the Christian faith with wisdom, humility, and truth. Use evidence from history, creation, morality, and Scripture, but always point people to Jesus Christ. Do not become so absorbed in arguments that you forget the Saviour you proclaim.
REFLECTION
   Does my understanding of Christianity reveal Jesus Christ as Lord? Do my words and conduct help others understand God's character through Christ? Let every defence of the gospel lead people beyond arguments to the saving knowledge of Jesus.
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 be a light in a dark world .Father, shine Your light into my heart. Help me know Christ more deeply and proclaim Him faithfully as Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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Monday, October 26, 2026

WHY PEOPLE REJECT THE GOSPEL (LACK OF BELIEF DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO A LACK OF EVIDENCE)


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Good -Life Devotional: WHY PEOPLE REJECT THE GOSPEL
(LACK OF BELIEF DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO A LACK OF EVIDENCE)



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:3–4
“But even if our gospel is veiled and hidden, it is veiled to those who are perishing.” — 2 Corinthians 4:3
    One major question in Christian apologetics is why everyone does not believe if Christianity is true. In 2 Corinthians 4:3–4, Paul explains that the gospel is veiled to those who are perishing because “the god of this world” has blinded their minds.
    Spiritual blindness does not mean unbelievers lack intelligence. Many educated people reject Christianity, while many brilliant scholars believe in Jesus Christ. Human beings interpret evidence through their assumptions, experiences, culture, desires, and worldview.
   For example, someone who assumes     miracles are impossible may reject every testimony of a miracle without examining the evidence fairly. However, the assumption that miracles cannot happen is itself a philosophical position requiring justification.
   John 3:19–21 explains that people may reject the light because their deeds are evil. Romans 1:18–23 also describes humanity's suppression of truth. Nevertheless, Christians must not assume that every unbeliever rejects Christ because of wickedness or dishonesty. People have different questions, experiences, and intellectual objections that deserve honest consideration.
   Christian apologetics therefore presents evidence, answers objections, and removes obstacles to faith. Yet, intellectual arguments alone cannot guarantee conversion. The Holy Spirit works in human hearts, illuminating the truth of the gospel.
   Our responsibility is to proclaim Christ faithfully, defend the faith respectfully, and pray for those who do not believe. Never insult unbelievers or confuse disagreement with ignorance.
The Lack of belief does not automatically prove a lack of evidence. Unbelief and evidence are different matters.
REFLECTION. Am I examining evidence honestly, or allowing my assumptions to determine my conclusions? Do I respond to unbelievers with pride or compassion? May God help me communicate the gospel with wisdom, patience, and love.
Further Scriptures: John 12:37–40; Romans 1:18–23; Ephesians 4:17–18.
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 all men.
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

THE UNASHAMED GOSPEL, THE TREASURE, AND THE ETERNAL HOPE

 

Your family shall be far from the destroyer because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: THE UNASHAMED GOSPEL, THE TREASURE, AND THE ETERNAL HOPE



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
2 Corinthians 4:2 (AMP)
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:1–18
  The Christian faith withstands opposition and intellectual challenges because the gospel is God's truth, revealed in Christ and sustained by resurrection hope.
WE DO NOT HANDLE THE WORD OF GOD DECEITFULLY
   Paul declares that those who proclaim the gospel must renounce disgraceful practices, deception, and dishonest handling of God's Word (2 Corinthians 4:1–2). Christianity is founded on truth; therefore, God's servants must never manipulate people or distort Scripture to defend their beliefs.
    Christian apologetics is the reasoned defence and explanation of the Christian faith. As 1 Peter 3:15 teaches, believers should explain their hope with gentleness and respect. Our responsibility is not to win arguments through insults, fear, fabricated miracles, or exaggerated evidence, but to present Christ faithfully.
    Sadly, some religious leaders exploit people financially and manipulate them emotionally. Such misconduct deserves condemnation, but the failure of professing Christians does not automatically disprove the gospel. We must examine Christianity's truth claims rather than confuse the message with the misconduct of its messengers.
    Jesus declared, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily to verify Paul's teaching (Acts 17:11). Genuine faith does not fear sincere investigation .
    Believers must therefore speak honestly, acknowledge what they do not know, and never invent evidence to defend God. Proverbs 12:22 declares that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. The gospel is a treasure carried in fragile human vessels (2 Corinthians 4:7), yet suffering cannot destroy our eternal hope because Christ's resurrection guarantees future glory.
REFLECTION
Am I presenting God's Word faithfully, or manipulating Scripture to support my opinions? Do my words and conduct demonstrate honesty, humility, and respect for those who question my faith? Am I willing to admit when I do not know an answer? Let me proclaim Christ confidently, knowing that God's truth needs no deception.
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 spiritual deception. Father, help me proclaim the gospel honestly, defend my faith with wisdom, and remain steadfast in Christ until I share in His eternal glory. Amen.
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SUNRAY SERMON: AGAINST WITCHCRAFT AND HAVING A HAPPY HOME( HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES )

 DATE: 25 OCTOBER, 2026

TOPIC: AGAINST WITCHCRAFT AND HAVING A HAPPY HOME


MARRIAGES

- Why do you have grown-up women not married? They want a husband that has the role of both God and father; a man that is just a need-meeter. What 

- Even if you leave that spouse, you will still be feeling miserable, because joy comes from nothing else but by the holy spirit. If there is no joy in your marriage or country, it is because that marriage or country has not



THE HOLY GHOST

1Co 2:16  For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 

- The Holy Ghost will give you instructions whenever you encounter a problem. At the end of every true prayer, at the end of it, the Holy Ghost will give an instruction. If no instruction was given, then keep on praying.

- Maggot cannot eat meat that is on top of fire. Satan will tell you to stop praying and doing house fellowship so that he will be free to enter your house and kill, steal and destroy.

- God answers prayers. But people who are praying are not filled with the Holy Ghost. How can you be talking to your father and your father is not talking back to you?

- You cannot understand the bible without the Holy Ghost, because it is a mystical book. God is a mystical person. Without it, the bible will not 

- Another way to say this, is that as a christian, you cannot fight witchcraft without it, they will play games with you.

- God does not want a situation where if there is no man of God around, you will now be in trouble.

- When you get born again, you MUST be filled with the Holy Ghost. The proof of having it, is that you can speak the Word with authority.


WITCHCRAFT

- A law in witchcraft is that for you to be promoted, you must kill someone important; your spouse, child, parent, boss, boss’ child/spouse, etc.

- A christian without the Holy Ghost can easily be bewitched.

- How else can it be that during Peter Odili’s regime, managers, civil servants, etc were given cars for work. But now a man has used the money for your cars to buy a Rolls-Royce, and you are all celebrating him to have him continue killing you. Is that not madness? Is that not witchcraft?

- In christian witchcraft, you will be prayed for with pomp and plenty of noise, but at the end of the day, there will be no instruction from the Holy Spirit.

- Any pastor that does not preach the word of God is a sorcerer. The church will produce mad people. It’s why there are so many mad people in the southern parts of Nigeria.



Act 8:5  Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 

Act 8:6  And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 

Act 8:7  For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 

Act 8:8  And there was great joy in that city. 

Simon the Magician Believes

Act 8:9  But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 

Act 8:10  To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 

Act 8:11  And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 

Act 8:12  But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 

Act 8:13  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 

Act 8:14  Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 

Act 8:15  Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 

Act 8:16  (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 

Act 8:17  Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 

Act 8:18  And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 

Act 8:19  Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 

Act 8:20  But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 

Act 8:21  Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 

Act 8:22  Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 

Act 8:23  For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 

Act 8:24  Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 

Act 8:25  And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. 


- Samaria was like Port Harcourt.

- Wherever there are prostitutes, there is witchcraft, because prostitutes are the easiest way to transmit witchcraft.

- Before Philip came there were demons in the people and they did not know.

- (8) Is there great joy in our city? No. Are there churches in our city? Yes. So can’t you see that there is something wrong? 

- Great sadness is what we have in Nigeria, because people, from the pastors down to the children, do not know what to do.

- (9-11) The WHOLE CITY was under witchcraft. So it is possible.

- So you do not say AMEN to whatever prayer is made by a pastor. This is why you must use your mind in church instead of turning your mind off. After all in Romans 6 it says that “To whom you yield yourself to, you become a slave”.

- “Great man of God”. “Power and Grace no other pastor has”. This is the first proof that the ‘pastor’ is practicing witchcraft.

- “To whom they all gave heed from the least to the greatest” There are superstar pastors that are part of cults, with people from civil servants to politicians bewitched by them. Big Men and Women were in his church.

- Nigeria has been bewitched by fake pastors, to believe that your votes don’t matter, that you are weak, that you cannot affect the politics of your country.

- (13) Simon was a witch, and he believed in Jesus. BELIEVING IS NOT ENOUGH. It is there in your bible that DEMONS BELIEVE AND THEY SHAKE. It is not in the believing, it is in the doing!

- When the church heard about Samaria, they sent mature christians; the general overseer and his second, so that the witch would not take over the ministry there.

- (13) WATER BAPTISM DOES NOT PROTECT YOU FROM WITCHCRAFT. This witch was water baptised and was still a witch.

- (19) Second proof that your pastor is a witch is that he will tell you that you gain the power of God through giving money.

- How do you break it then? Mic 5:12  And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers: 



Witchcraft through Food

- Another way is through food. That is why you learn to fast, so you do not eat just every food that is given to you. Your souls can be taken in exchange for food. That is why Daniel refused the king’s food, and that is how Esau had his birthright stolen by Jacob.

Psa 141:3  Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 

Psa 141:4  Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. 

- Here is a prayer you must pray before you eat your food; Let it be blessed, become nourishment to my body, and medicine to cure all diseases.


Training Children

Deu 28:41  Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity. 

- A lot of people are not enjoying their children, because there is witchcraft in our world, and people are not teaching their children the way their parents taught them. 

Pro 22:6  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 

- There is only one way. The way of scripture. Can you not see why there is so much youth cultism and prostitution in this country? Especially in Rivers State?

- Know now that if the child is now an adult, that you violated God’s word, so you must ask for forgiveness for this, then pray for the child to be taken to a person that will train them in the way of God’s word. Because by this time, Satan will have made the child hate you, so they will not listen to you.

- A word to these men and women that have been failed by your parents; the reason you are running to a father or mother-figure like that pimp or godfather, is because your parents did not fulfill the needful and have filled you with the Holy Spirit as a child.

2Ti 3:14  But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 

- A child should be filled with the Holy Ghost from 6 years old, because Satan will be speaking to that child.

- So how does the child become less foolish? Through the word. Now who is going to teach them? The parent that has a teacher of God’s word, who will then have what to teach their child.

- So to destroy your family, he will cut you off from your pastor, and you will start doing foolish things, and then you will have nothing to teach your children.

Isa 49:20  The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. 

- This is one of the reasons why we never lose; for those who have lost their children, either through abandonment or death, God will give you another.