THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 2)

 Very complicated problems shall be resolved because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: 

THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 2)

  - Giving That Produces Spiritual Fruit-

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase." (Proverbs 3:9)

   The New Testament shifts the believer's focus from the ceremonial requirements of the Law to cheerful, grace-filled giving. While 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 does not explicitly command tithing, it establishes the principle of setting aside the first portion regularly for God's work before other expenditures. This reflects the enduring principle of putting God first. The blessing of the new testament believer is premised on faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of cavalry and that faith demands corresponding work ( James 2: 17-24)  Faith alone without work is dead . 

   Christian giving is therefore more than charity. Almsgiving meets the needs of the poor, but dedicated giving for God's work expresses worship, gratitude, and reverential fear of the Lord. The Macedonian churches first "gave their own selves to the Lord" before giving materially (2 Corinthians 8:1–5). Their generosity flowed from hearts surrendered to Christ.

    Likewise, Paul teaches that "God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). The blessings of generous giving extend far beyond material increase. It results in thanksgiving to God, supplies the needs of His people, strengthens Christian fellowship, and glorifies Christ (2 Corinthians 9:8–14). Our giving becomes evidence that the gospel has transformed our hearts.

   Jesus Himself affirmed the principle of seeking God first: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Every act of faithful giving declares that God is our Provider and our highest treasure.

    The greatest blessing is not merely protection from material loss but growth in faith, worship, and dependence upon God. When believers honour the Lord with the first and best of what He has entrusted to them, they cultivate a heart that fears God, trusts His promises, and experiences the joy of participating in His eternal purposes.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and a heart that gives towards God's work

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 poverty.

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THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 1)

 

The wasted areas of your life shall be rebuilt because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 1)

The Devourer Rebuked by God
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes..." (Malachi 3:11)
  The "devourer" in Malachi 3:11 is more than an ordinary financial setback. The Hebrew word translated "devourer" is הָאֹכֵל (ha'okhel), meaning "the eater," "the consumer," or "that which consumes." In Malachi's day, this referred primarily to locusts and destructive pests that devastated crops, leaving human effort powerless (Joel 1:4).
   Significantly, God's power over the devourer was demonstrated long before Israel entered the Mosaic covenant or practised tithing in the Promised Land. During the plagues of Egypt, the Lord sent devastating locusts upon Egypt (Exodus 10:12–15), yet He preserved His covenant people in Goshen. This proves that protection from the devourer is ultimately an act of God's sovereign grace over circumstances beyond human control.
   The tithe therefore was never a payment to purchase divine favour. Rather, it expressed reverence and covenant trust. Deuteronomy 14:23 declares that God's purpose was "that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always." Hebrews 4:1–2 reminds us that God's promises profit only those who respond in faith.
    The principle of putting God first predates Moses. Abel brought the "firstlings" of his flock (Genesis 4:4). The Hebrew word for 'firstling' is בְּכֹרוֹת (bekorot) it means the firstborn or choicest portion, demonstrating honour to God before personal enjoyment. Solomon echoed this principle: "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase" (Proverbs 3:9–10).
   God still deserves first place in every area of life. When He is honoured first, we acknowledge that our security rests not in our resources but in the Lord who alone can rebuke every devourer.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and ability to put him first in our lives .
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 give cheerfully to missionary work.
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YOUR SEED SHALL BE PROSPEROUS

 The curse of failure at the edge of breakthroughs is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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YOUR SEED SHALL BE PROSPEROUS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    In Zechariah 8:12, God declares a powerful prophetic shift for His remnant: "For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase...". Through apologetics, we understand that this was not merely a poetic metaphor, but a literal, covenantal promise of physical and economic restoration for a struggling nation. 

   The Hebrew word used for 'seed' is 'zera' (זֶרַע), which signifies offspring, agricultural yield, and financial capital. God is deeply invested in the prosperity of Christians because His kingdom expands through resources. As Zechariah 1:17 reveals, His cities are built and spread abroad through prosperity. 

   Your marketplace endeavors—your businesses and jobs—are not secular distractions; they are a fundamental part of your ministry. This aligns perfectly with the New Testament. In 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, God reveals Himself as the source who provides seed to the sower and multiplies it, making all grace abound so you can possess all sufficiency. Furthermore, Galatians 6:6-8 warns us that God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, he will reap. When you invest your resources into spiritual foundations and the marketplace, you trigger a divine harvest. 

   God provides supernatural grace for supernatural fruitfulness. As Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us, it is He who gives you the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. Trust God with your 'zera' today. Your labor in the marketplace is a vital kingdom tool, and your seed is destined to prosper under His divine dew. 

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 the creativity and discipline to get wealth.

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LOVE NO FALSE OATH

 

The evil dream and prophecies against you are hereby canceled because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: LOVE NO FALSE OATH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: "Let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD." — Zechariah 8:17
    A nation cannot prosper when truth is abandoned. During Zechariah's day, Judah experienced economic hardship: "there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast" (Zechariah 8:10). Businesses failed, employment vanished, and insecurity prevailed because sin had weakened the moral foundation of society. One of God's charges against His people was that they loved false oaths instead of truth.
    An oath is a solemn pledge made before God. Public officials swear an oath to uphold justice and the rule of law. When those entrusted with authority deliberately violate that oath, justice is corrupted, lawlessness spreads, and society descends into anarchy. God therefore commands, "Speak ye every man the truth... execute the judgment of truth and peace" (Zechariah 8:16). "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people" (Proverbs 14:34).
    Scripture also warns against applauding or blessing wickedness. "The wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth" (Psalm 10:3). Those who use spiritual influence to celebrate or encourage unrepentant leaders who trample justice place themselves in dangerous territory (Zechariah 5:2-4).  God's servants are called to rebuke sin, not endorse it (Isaiah 5:20; Ezekiel 3:18-19; 2 Timothy 4:2).
    As believers, we must love truth, honour our commitments, and pray that leaders fear God and uphold their oaths. God delights in truth, justice, and peace, but He hates falsehood and every false oath. Let your words, your witness, and your prayers always stand on the side of righteousness.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and for righteous leadership in our nation .
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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ALTAR COVERED WITH TEARS INVALIDATES OFFERINGS

 The anointing of God's favour is healing the pains from the brokenheart.

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ALTAR COVERED WITH TEARS INVALIDATES OFFERINGS

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Malachi 2:13–17; Titus 2:11–12

    The prophet Malachi exposed a tragic contradiction among God's people. They faithfully brought offerings to the altar, yet "covered the LORD's altar with tears" because God no longer accepted their sacrifices (Malachi 2:13). Why? Their worship was outwardly religious but inwardly corrupted by spiritual and emotional infidelity. The men of Judah had dealt treacherously with "the wife of your youth," violating the marriage covenant while pretending to honor God. Scripture makes it clear that broken covenant relationships can hinder worship (1 Peter 3:7; Matthew 5:23–24).

    Malachi 2:17 further rebukes a dangerous deception: "You have wearied the LORD with your words." The people claimed, "Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and He delights in them." This was not God's message but the people's distorted theology. It was an attempt to redefine God's holiness by excusing sin. Sadly, the same error persists today when some modern preachers excuse adultery, immorality, and unfaithfulness among the rich, influential, or famous, claiming that grace covers every lifestyle without repentance.

    The grace of God never endorses sin. Titus 2:11–12 declares that God's saving grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. Grace transforms; it does not provide a license for rebellion (Romans 6:1–2; Jude 4). God delights in repentance, faithfulness, and obedience—not in evil (Psalm 5:4–5; Hebrews 13:4). Let your worship be accompanied by a pure heart, faithful relationships, and a life that reflects the transforming power of God's grace.

   May your worship, your family life, and your devotion be pleasing to the Lord as you walk daily in holiness and covenant faithfulness.

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 infidelity.

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RETURN UNTO ME AND I WILL RETURN UNTO YOU

 Your tears of sorrows shall be turned into tears of joy because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

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RETURN UNTO ME AND I WILL RETURN UNTO YOU

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Malachi 3:2–7

   The call, "Return unto Me, and I will return unto you" (Malachi 3:7), reveals both God's justice and His mercy. Malachi was written to a covenant people whose outward religion continued, but whose hearts had drifted from God. They still offered sacrifices, yet tolerated spiritual compromise, corrupt worship, and disobedience. Rather than abandoning them, God graciously invited them to repent.

   From an apologetics perspective, this passage answers the accusation that the God of the Old Testament is harsh and unforgiving. On the contrary, the Lord repeatedly called His people back before judgment fell. His discipline was never arbitrary but covenantal, intended to refine rather than destroy. Malachi 3:2-3 compares God's work to a refiner's fire that removes impurities from precious metals. God's holiness demands righteousness, but His mercy provides the opportunity for restoration.

   The New Testament echoes this same invitation. James 4:8 declares, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." Jesus likewise called sinners to repentance, saying, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17). God is "not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). The promise of 1 John 1:9 assures us that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

   No matter how far one has wandered, God's invitation remains open today. Genuine revival begins with repentance, humility, and wholehearted obedience.    When we return to God through faith in Christ, we experience His presence, forgiveness, restoration, and transforming grace.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and a repentant heart for our loved ones. 

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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I WILL RESTORE HEALTH UNTO YOU

 You shall experience extraordinary recovery from your losses because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:   I WILL RESTORE HEALTH UNTO YOU

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Jeremiah 30:11-17

Key Verse: "For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds..." (Jeremiah 30:17)

    God's final word over His people is restoration. Israel had been mocked as an "Outcast", abandoned and forgotten. But God rejected that verdict. Human opinions never cancel divine promises.

    The Hebrew word translated "restore" is עָלָה (alah) in this context of restoration, conveying the idea of bringing up, recovering, or causing to rise again. God's restoration is comprehensive. He heals physical wounds, restores spiritual fellowship, renews hope, and rebuilds what sin and oppression have destroyed.

   This passage also provides an apologetic against the claim that faith is merely wishful thinking. Biblical hope is grounded in the character of a God who acts in history. Israel's return from exile, the coming of Christ, and Christ's resurrection are historical demonstrations that God keeps His word. The God who restored Israel is the same God who restores lives today.

   The New Testament expands this promise through Christ, who came to heal the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives (Luke 4:18), and ultimately restore all creation (Revelation 21:4-5). Satan seeks to devour (1 Peter 5:8), but Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33).  Therefore, every believer has a living hope that extends beyond present suffering.

   No matter how deep the wounds or how long the affliction has lasted, God remains the Restorer. Those who trust Him will discover that His grace is greater than every attack of the enemy.

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 heal the sick . Father restore every broken area of my life. Heal my wounds, renew my strength, and let every devourer be defeated through the victory of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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