Monday, November 2, 2026

THE RESULTS OF LOVING THE WORLD ABOVE GOD

 

Extraordinary help shall locate you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
THE RESULTS OF LOVING THE WORLD ABOVE GOD



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Timothy 3:1–5
“Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power.” — 2 Timothy 3:4–5 (AMP).
    Paul warns that in the last days, society will experience perilous times because humanity increasingly rejects God's authority. He identifies characteristics such as selfishness, materialism, boasting, blasphemy, disobedience, ingratitude, unholiness, hatred, betrayal and pride.
   The progression reveals a deeper spiritual problem: self-love produces materialism, pride encourages rebellion, and rebellion produces moral corruption and religious hypocrisy. People may maintain religious appearances while rejecting the transforming power of godliness.
   Loving the world means adopting values that compete with God's righteousness. Technology may advance human abilities, but it cannot independently transform the human heart. Humanity needs more than education, civilization and technological development; it needs spiritual regeneration.
   Jeremiah 17:9 exposes the deceitfulness of the human heart, while 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares that anyone in Christ becomes a new creation. The Gospel addresses humanity's fundamental problem by bringing transformation through Jesus Christ.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATION: Christians must examine their own lives rather than merely condemn society. We must reject selfishness, materialism, pride and ungodly pleasures while allowing the Holy Spirit to develop Christlike character in us. Genuine Christianity is demonstrated through transformed living, not religious appearance.
REFLECTION
Let us honestly examine our hearts. Are we becoming more selfish, materialistic and pleasure-driven? Has our devotion to God been replaced by worldly ambitions? Our Christianity must be more than outward profession; it must demonstrate the transforming power of Jesus 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 overcome corruption.
Father, deliver my heart from worldly desires. Let my life demonstrate genuine godliness and reflect the character of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026

ALL THAT THE WORLD OFFERS CAN'T GIVE JOY

 

The trap set for your destruction shall become a ladder for your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: ALL THAT THE WORLD OFFERS CAN'T GIVE JOY



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Bible Text: 1 John 2:15–16
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” — 1 John 2:15
   The Apostle John warns believers against loving the world's sinful system and values. He identifies three channels through which worldly desires influence human conduct: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
1. THE LUST OF THE FLESH: This refers to uncontrolled physical appetites and sinful desires, including sexual immorality, drunkenness, gluttony and addiction. These desires seek gratification without regard for God's moral standards. Galatians 5:16 instructs believers to walk in the Spirit rather than fulfil the desires of the flesh.
2. THE LUST OF THE EYES: This is the covetous desire stimulated by what we see. Eve's temptation in Genesis 3:6 demonstrates how something attractive to the eyes can awaken forbidden desires. Advertising, materialism and social media can encourage discontentment and unhealthy comparisons.
3. THE PRIDE OF LIFE: This is the desire to establish personal worth through possessions, achievements, titles, influence and social status. Jesus warned against covetousness, declaring that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions (Luke 12:15).
    Something does not become morally right simply because society accepts it. God's Word, not changing cultural opinions, establishes the ultimate standard of moral truth.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATION: Examine your desires through Scripture. Resist covetousness, cultivate contentment, practise self-control and refuse to make worldly achievements your identity. Pursue the the divine purpose of preaching the gospel everyday ( Matthew 28:19-20)
REFLECTION:
The Christian is called to enjoy God's creation without becoming enslaved to the world's sinful values. True satisfaction comes from loving God, walking in holiness and finding identity in Jesus Christ. The world's attractions are temporary, but obedience to God has eternal value (1 John 2:17).
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.
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SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE GRACEVINE FAMILY CHURCH REV MICHAEL BENSON AJAYI

 DATE: 1 NOVEMBER, 2026

TOPIC: 



GOD RAISES PREACHERS FOR A PURPOSE.

- The bible describes humans as fish “I will make you fishers of men”. We have a lot of fish types, from sharks to crayfish to whales to catfish. There are pastors with assignments to raise a certain type of fish.

- You don’t select the church you go to, God is the one to send you to one.

- Mathematics is one of the most hated subjects, but it is indispensable. However you run from it, you will meet it. The same thing is similar to the thing that will bring blessing to you; you currently hate it. Why? Because there is a devil on the planet for thousands of years, that dealt with your great grandparents. He knows your behaviors.

- The person God will use to save you is someone you hate, because Satan will never allow you to go to a church that will save you. He will fight you, because if you go there, he will not have control over you and your unborn children.

- This is why we have sorcerers in Nigeria. Who is a sorcerer? One who uses the bible to cast magic. The example given last Sunday was of Simon the sorcerer.

- The pursuit of fame and greatness is what threw Satan out of Heaven. He planned to overthrow his Maker. So if you look at anyone who aims to be great, they will be willing to trample others to get ahead. Jesus said that “I did not call you to be served. The greatest of you should be willing to be a servant.” God is not looking for great people, but servants. 

- If you aspire for greatness, you will not fit into the new Nigeria, because God will pull you down.

- Your job as a christian is to ensure that wherever you work, you make it safe. But if you pursue greatness, that will not be your goal, and God will not work through you.

1Co 1:26  For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 



THE HOLY GHOST, DISCERNMENT OF VOICES AND THE FOOLISHNESS OF WRATH

- Without the Holy Ghost you cannot understand the bible. 

- You cannot have the spirit of discernment without the Holy Spirit; your, Satan and God’s voice are all similar-sounding.

Mat 16:21  From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. 

Mat 16:22  Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 

Mat 16:23  But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 

- What Peter was saying, was it a good thing? Yes? Was it the right thing? No. It is good things that put us in the mess we are in right now, because doing good instead of right is simply selfishness. It is acting without looking at the bigger picture about how your actions affect the wider world around you.

- Satan took over Peter’s voice and Peter did not know. Peter, who was Peter’s right hand man. That was written so you know you can never be close enough; Satan can use you at any point in time if you give him the chance.

- Jas 1:19  Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 

– Slow to speak, quick to listen. Why? Because you will think first whether that voice in your head is yours or God’s or Satan?

– Here we see a connection with wrath. This means Peter said what he did in anger; wrath is a desire for vengeance. So if you feel wrath, you must not speak, so that you say something you are not supposed to. Because words can be forgiven but not forgotten.

– You need the control over anger, and ONLY the Holy Spirit gives that to you. No amount of meditation or medication can do that.

Pro 14:17  He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 

– The first thing that Satan will want to do when he wants to manipulate you, is to put anger in you. Anger makes room for Satan in your minds, EVEN IF YOU ARE BORN AGAIN.

– If you are in the wrong church, you will be angry at yourself, and everyone else.

– If you do not preach righteousness in a state, the people will all be angry. Take a look at Bayelsa and Rivers State.

Psa 119:165  Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. 

– This explains why there is so much sadness in Nigeria. If there is no peace in the bible, they do not love the law.

– What is the law? The word of God.


FOOLISHNESS AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S WORD

-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; 


- Can there be learning if there is no teacher? Is it possible to pass exams legitimately without going to school? Can you see now how dangerous it is to not go to church? 

- You will be faced with examinations everyday. Trials that the world’s knowledge will not be able to help you with.

- Can God tell a christian not to go to church? No. Can Satan tell a christian not to go to church? Yes. So why are people listening to Satan?

- If a pastor wants to deceive you, they will make sure you won’t read the bible, because the more ignorant you are, the better for that pastor. There is no such thing as bible school in the bible. In the bible, every service was Sunday school, everyone was learning.

Heb 10:25  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 

– No one wants to read. They want to go to a church for 3 hours, with 2 hours of dancing, 45 minutes of “Have you seen before, can I prophesy?” and if you ask that person in that 6k strong church what they have learned, they will tell you what they SAW, but nothing that they LEARNED.

– What day is it referring to? Examination day. You will find yourself somewhere, your parents cannot talk to you, your pastor is unreachable. You will have to fight the devil yourself.


POPULARITY

- Popularity cannot make a thing right. Just because the crowd follows it does not make it correct. After all, is the road to death not wide and MANY PEOPLE ARE PRESENT WITHIN IT? And the road that leads to life, narrow with only few?


A WARNING

– GOD DOES NOT GIVE FREE MONEY. He can give you money based on favor, but you must know what the money is all about. Parents, make sure that you pass it as a law, you should never see money from any of your children unless they have put that money first as their tithe, so that they learn to fear God. If they buy something for you without doing so, do NOT let it come into your house. This will save you from visiting your children in jail, and your relatives from doing so to you, because when those people come, they will deal with you and your children. God and the pastor cannot do anything about it. Why? Zechariah 5.


- You do know you can be given something like a car legitimately?

- Britain, France and America are accomplices that are responsible for the plundering of Nigeria.

- A message to the UK; the fire burning in France is coming to you too. Do not be a warehouse for stolen goods. You are responsible indirectly for the suffering happening in Nigeria. Jesus is warning you to SEND THOSE AFRICAN LEADERS AND THEIR MONEY OUT. The same goes for America. Here is what will happen.

Zec 5:1  Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll. 

Zec 5:2  And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a flying roll; the length thereof is twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits. 

Zec 5:3  Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it. 

Zec 5:4  I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof. 


– 20 cubits stands for 20 months, 20 years. That fire in France can run for 20 months. 

- Most of the Arab extremist groups sympathetic to Iran want to bring down Europe. That thing said to be immigration, was an invasion.

- Why is this happening? If you preach outside in some places in France and the UK where if you preach the bible outside, you will be arrested. But if you speak of LGBT things, you will not be harassed at all. These were created as Christian nations, but they have abandoned the gospel.

- Consume: Houses are being burnt by fire.


NO ROOM FOR RIGGING

- Riggers of election, fire will visit you in January. 3 days to that day, the fire of God will begin to touch you; you will not be able to touch ONE vote. And you cannot withstand the power of God. Because it is God that will conduct the election, not man. It took 72 hours for Jesus to plunder Hell and come out.


Isaiah 29 shows more about this.

Isa 29:6  Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. 

– Nigeria shall be visited 72 HOURS wit

– It is in your bible; when it was time for King David to be crowned, God gathered 600 hard men and women; called vagabonds, and they 

– For all of those rulers, remember how long it took to build your palace, how long it took to buy your car. It will all burn.  


Let every matter be established by two or three witnesses.


Eze 21:25  And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, 

Eze 21:26  Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high. 

Eze 21:27  I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him. 

Eze 21:28  And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering: 

Eze 21:29  Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie unto thee, to bring thee upon the necks of them that are slain, of the wicked, whose day is come, when their iniquity shall have an end. 

Eze 21:30  Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity. 

Eze 21:31  And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy. 

Eze 21:32  Thou shalt be for fuel to the fire; thy blood shall be in the midst of the land; thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the LORD have spoken it. 


- You wicked politician of Nigeria, 16th of January 2027 is the day of your judgement.

- (27) Overturn means overthrow. God will overthrow a wicked system and it will be no more. The rest is how God will do it;

- (31) Brutish, skilled destroyers came to David and told him that he was going to become King.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

TOPIC: UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD


Your family shall be far from disaster because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: TOPIC: UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD



By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Key Text: James 1:27
   Being unspotted from the world is a fundamental evidence of genuine Christian faith. James 1:27 teaches that pure and undefiled religion before God involves caring for the vulnerable and keeping oneself uncorrupted by the world's sinful values.
    The expression 'unspotted from the world'  means remaining morally and spiritually uncontaminated by practices, desires and attitudes that oppose God's holiness. The 'world' here does not refer to God's creation or humanity, whom Christians are commanded to love and serve. It refers to the sinful world-system characterised by pride, greed, immorality, selfishness and rebellion against God.
    First John 2:15–17 warns believers against loving the world and its lusts, because worldly desires are temporary, but God's will endures forever. Romans 12:2 commands us not to conform to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
    Christian separation is not isolation from society. Jesus prayed in John 17:15–18 that His disciples would remain in the world while being preserved from evil. Therefore, believers must influence society through godly character without adopting its sinful standards.
REFLECTION: Genuine Christianity is not measured merely by church attendance, religious language or spiritual activities, but by a transformed life. We must examine our conduct, values, relationships and desires in the light of God's Word. Our calling is to live among people, demonstrate Christ's love and remain uncompromising in holiness.
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.
Further reading: Further reading : 1 John 2:15–17; 2 Timothy 3:1–5; Romans 12:2; John 17:14–18; Ephesians 5:11–16.
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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



Receive help for extraordinary recovery from your losses now  because of the anointing of God's favour upon you .
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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