SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 2

You shall soon forget about your losses because of an extraordinary recovery because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:
SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 2
-The Blessing of Gospel Partnership-
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8
   God never overlooks those who invest in His kingdom. After commending the generosity of the Macedonian and Philippian churches, Paul assured believers that "God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).    Kingdom generosity never impoverishes God's people; it positions them to experience His abundant provision (Proverbs 3:9–10; Luke 6:38; Malachi 3:10).
    Conversely, neglecting our spiritual indebtedness has serious consequences. When faithful ministers are unsupported, missionary work declines, churches remain spiritually immature, and fewer people hear the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. The result is exactly what Isaiah lamented: "Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge" (Isaiah 5:13). Hosea echoed the same truth: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). A society deprived of sound biblical teaching inevitably experiences moral confusion, corruption, oppression, and spiritual bondage.
    The spread of the gospel depends upon believers who willingly partner with those whom God has called to preach. Through prayer, generous giving, and practical support, Christians become fellow workers in God's mission (3 John 5–8). Paul reminded the Corinthians that "he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully" (2 Corinthians 9:6), while the Philippians received God's promise: "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
    Let us never forget our spiritual indebtedness. By faithfully supporting the preaching of the gospel, we help set captives free, strengthen Christ's Church, and extend God's kingdom to future generations.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and grace for creativity and productivity .
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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SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 1

The yoke of financial debt burdens shall be broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:
SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 1
-Our Duty to Support the Gospel-
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Romans 15:26–27
Romans 15:26–27 reveals an often-neglected principle of Christian discipleship: believers who have received spiritual blessings have a responsibility to support those who minister God's Word. Paul explained that the churches of Macedonia and Achaia gladly gave to the poor saints in Jerusalem because they recognised that they had become partakers of Israel's spiritual heritage. Therefore, they considered it a privilege to minister to them in material things.
    The Macedonian churches exemplified extraordinary generosity. Although they endured severe affliction and deep poverty, they gave joyfully and beyond their ability because they first surrendered themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1–5). Likewise, the Philippian church repeatedly partnered with Paul in financing his missionary journeys when other churches failed to do so (Philippians 4:15–18). Their gifts were not merely financial transactions but acts of worship, described as "a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God."
    Supporting faithful gospel ministers is not an optional act of charity but an expression of gratitude for the priceless gift of salvation. Paul taught the same principle elsewhere: "Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches" (Galatians 6:6). Jesus likewise declared that "the labourer is worthy of his wages" (Luke 10:7), and "those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel" (1 Corinthians 9:13–14).
    Every believer should view generous support for God's work as a sacred privilege. Those who invest in the gospel become fellow labourers with Christ, sharing in the eternal harvest of transformed lives.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and prosperity of the true servants of God .
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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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.

Good -Life Devotional: 

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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