PURGING YOURSELF TO BECOME A VESSEL OF HONOUR

 

You shall continue to make great progress in the face of adversity because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: : PURGING YOURSELF TO BECOME A VESSEL OF HONOUR

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Timothy 2:21
“If a man therefore purge himself from these...” (KJV)
   Salvation is God’s gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, but spiritual growth requires our willing cooperation with His grace. In 2 Timothy 2:21, Paul teaches that believers must cleanse themselves from everything that dishonours God to become vessels of honour, sanctified and useful to the Master.
   Purging begins with genuine repentance and confession of sin. First John 1:9 assures us that God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We must also reject false teachings and ungodly arguments that corrupt our faith (2 Timothy 2:16–18).
   Furthermore, believers must separate themselves from sinful lifestyles and influences that oppose God’s holiness (2 Corinthians 6:17). This does not mean avoiding unbelievers entirely, but refusing to participate in their sinful practices. God’s Word sanctifies us as we receive, believe, and obey its truth (John 17:17). Through the Holy Spirit, we receive power to overcome sinful desires and walk in righteousness (Galatians 5:16).
    A purged vessel becomes fit for the Master’s use, prepared for every good work, fruitful in Christian service, and able to exercise spiritual authority under Christ’s lordship. Faithful service also carries the promise of eternal rewards.
REFLECTION
What habits, attitudes, relationships, or teachings must I surrender to become a vessel of honour? Am I allowing God’s Word to correct me daily and the Holy Spirit to direct my choices? Rather than hiding my weaknesses, I must repent, receive God’s cleansing, and pursue holiness consistently.
   God desires clean and consecrated vessels for His work. By His grace, let us continually purge ourselves from everything that dishonours Him and become useful instruments for His glory.
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 resist the devil . Father, search my heart, cleanse me from every defilement, and empower me by Your Holy Spirit to live in holiness. Make me a vessel of honour, prepared for every good work, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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VESSELS OF HONOUR

 

You shall not be disgraced because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: VESSELS OF HONOUR

+Understanding God’s House+
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Timothy 2:20–21
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.” — 2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV)
   God desires every believer to become a vessel of honour, sanctified and useful for His service. In 2 Timothy 2:20–21, Apostle Paul compares God’s house to a great household containing vessels of gold, silver, wood, and clay. These vessels have different purposes, illustrating the importance of being prepared for the Master’s use.
   God’s house represents His family, the Church, where believers are fellow citizens and members of His household (Ephesians 2:19–22). As members of God’s family, we are called to live lives that bring glory to His name. Being a vessel of honour is not merely about possessing spiritual gifts, talents, or positions in the Church; it is about maintaining a life of holiness, obedience, and faithfulness to God.
   Paul declares that anyone who purges himself from dishonourable things will become a vessel of honour. This purification involves turning away from sin, rejecting ungodly practices, abandoning false teachings, and allowing God’s Word to transform our character. Through the Holy Spirit, we can develop attitudes and habits that reflect Christ.
   God is not looking merely for gifted people but for clean vessels who are willing to obey Him. Our usefulness in His kingdom increases as we submit to His will and remain faithful in our daily conduct. No believer should consider himself unqualified for God’s service, because everyone can grow in holiness and become prepared for good works.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATIONS
+Examine your life daily and repent of every known sin.
+Reject habits and relationships that encourage disobedience to God.
+Practise honesty, humility, love, and faithfulness at home, at work, and in the Church.
+Make yourself available for God’s service, even in small responsibilities.
REFLECTION
    My usefulness to God depends not merely on my gifts but also on my character and obedience. I will allow God’s Word to cleanse me, reject dishonourable practices, and remain prepared for every good work He assigns to me.
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 an instrument of righteousness.
Father, cleanse my heart and make me a vessel of honour, sanctified and useful for Your service. Help me to walk in holiness, obey Your Word, and bring glory to Your name in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.
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EVIL COMMUNICATION CORRUPTS GOOD MORALS

 

The anointing of God's favour is healing you wherever you are hurting now.
Good -Life Devotional:
TOPIC: EVIL COMMUNICATION CORRUPTS GOOD MORALS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33–34
“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” — 1 Corinthians 15:33 (KJV)
    God created human beings for relationships, but not every relationship contributes positively to our spiritual growth. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, the Apostle Paul warns believers against the destructive influence of evil communication. The word communication includes conversations, companionship, associations, and influences that can shape our beliefs, attitudes, and conduct.
   The Corinthian church was being influenced by people who denied the resurrection of the dead (1 Corinthians 15:12). Paul warned that such false teachings could corrupt their faith and behaviour. This teaches us that wrong associations do not merely influence what we believe; they can also affect how we live.
    We see this danger in Amnon, whose friend Jonadab gave him wicked counsel that contributed to his sinful actions (2 Samuel 13:1–5). Rehoboam also rejected the wise counsel of older men and followed the advice of his young companions, resulting in the division of Israel (1 Kings 12:8–16).
   Today, evil communication may come through friends who encourage sexual immorality, dishonesty, gossip, drunkenness, or rebellion against God's Word. It may also come through social media, entertainment, and teachings that normalize sin. Therefore, believers must examine their relationships and influences in the light of Scripture.
  First Corinthians 15:34 commands us to awake to righteousness and stop sinning. We must not only avoid harmful influences but also cultivate friendships with people who encourage prayer, holiness, sound doctrine, and obedience to Christ. Although we should love everyone, we must not participate in activities that compromise our faith.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATIONS
+Examine your closest friendships and identify influences that weaken your faith.
+Unfollow or avoid online content that encourages sinful behaviour.
+Choose friends who encourage you to obey God's Word.
+Correct ungodly conversations respectfully instead of joining them.
+Spend time daily in Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with faithful believers.
REFLECTION
Are my conversations and friendships drawing me closer to God or encouraging me to compromise my faith?
What ungodly influence do I need to remove from my life?
How can I become a positive spiritual influence on my friends and family?
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 sin .
Heavenly Father, give me wisdom to recognize and reject evil communication. Help me choose relationships that strengthen my faith and encourage holiness. Guard my heart against false teachings and sinful influences. Let my words, friendships, and daily conduct glorify Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Other Scriptures: Proverbs 13:20; Psalm 1:1–2; Proverbs 22:24–25; 2 Corinthians 6:14–18; Philippians 4:8.
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TODAY'S SERMON, SUNDAY11THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM FROM CONTROL/AUTHORITY

 DATE: 11 OCTOBER, 2026

TOPIC: THE POWER OF GOD AS IN THE DAYS OF OLD (4)

THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM FROM CONTROL/AUTHORITY

- Any person who doesn’t like being under rules and regs should 

- That’s what is happening in Nigeria; politics without referees. This leads to a dead society. INEC does not know how important it is until there is a civil war.

- If we don’t get it right next year, Nigeria will go the way of Sudan, and no one will help you. No one is interested in a system without control. The world is more interested in keeping itself together than aiding you. What keeps a country together is rules, and if they fail, it WILL collapse.

- If nothing is working in a place, the first thing you must do must be to restore order. Who is in charge? If the person is not in charge, then tell them to take charge before you try to help. 

- God is not interested in anything until someone is in charge. He will not bless any family or business or company or ministry that has no order. That doesn’t mean things will not happen, but they will be busy doing a lot of nothing. You may be famous, but it will still die.

- Another word for order is righteousness; God’s way of doing things, the wisdom of God.

- Once you are under divine order, prosperity automatically follows.

- God gave us the Holy Spirit to teach us his order.

AGAINST FAME

- God hates fame. If you love fame, God cannot use you.

- People with high self-esteem yearn to be relevant, not famous. Fame is for people with low self-esteem.

- Now note that you can be famous for all the wrong reasons.

- Fame comes with disorderliness. Have you seen a famous person pass through a classroom or business place? The whole place will

- As a pastor, if you want to be famous, you will become a tool of Satan.

- Now it’s not that miracles will not happen. It’s the integrity of God’s word that makes them happen; Christ said that “Your faith will make you whole.” He did not say that it was the power of the preacher. That is why your ministry must be based on the knowledge of His word and a personal relationship with Him, if not you will be misled.

- If you do ministry because of fame, you will end up getting destroyed. It says in Luke 16:15 that "what is highly esteemed [or exalted] among men is an abomination in the sight of God." Check Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, all those people that left church to be famous outside it, their endings are all tragic.

- The only way to honor God is through christian character.

JOHN 5:41

Joh 5:41  I receive not honour from men. 

The word for honour here = Praise-Worship = Celebrity Status. He wants christian character. He is not interested in “100 days of praise-worship” or “60 hours of praise”. Know that “When the praises go up the blessings go down” is a total lie. You did it last year, you are still poor. The only people getting rich are the musicians and their pastor associates. You become rich through good governance.

FAITH

There are so many things that cannot be seen but are still believed.

Do you have a mind? Yes. Can you show it to me? No.

What is the time now? Can you prove it to me without a clock? No.

Is tomorrow possible? Yes. Can you prove it to me scientifically? No.

We live by faith; the substance of that hoped for, the evidence of that not seen. This means there are unseen realities.

- A man is sustained by the words of his mouth. This means your world is determined by what you are saying just now. That is why it is said in the bible that those who talk too much will save themselves from trouble 

PSALM 141

Psa 141:1  A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 

Psa 141:2  Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 

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. 

This means some people’s prayers stink. If Heaven had physical windows they would shut them. That is why the prayer of unbelievers is an abomination to God, because it stinks.

The watch requested is because it is your mouth that is putting me into trouble. It is the Holy Ghost that controls the way you speak, because there are some things you do not stay. If you say the evil things they will come to pass. Once you say the evil things, you will begin to do them.

FOOD

When you become filled with the holy ghost, there are places that you will no longer eat in. If you eat a person’s food, you will begin to behave like them. If your child is misbehaving, they are eating from a place that they shouldn’t. You don’t eat anyhow. Married women must feed their husband physically and sexually before he goes on any journey so you do not lose the man. Do you think it’s false? Then buy groundnuts and throw them to chickens. The next day you will see them at that place, and when they see you they will follow you. A lot of people’s destinies have been destroyed due to longer-throat.

MAINTAINING THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

 

The anointing of God's favour is restoring all that was lost in sevenfold.
Good-Life Devotional; : MAINTAINING THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Colossians 3:1–17; Philippians 3:13–14
Memory Verse: “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above.” — Colossians 3:1 (KJV)
  The Christian life is not a one-time experience but a continuous journey of spiritual growth, holiness, and maturity. When we receive Jesus Christ, we become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). However, we must continually renew our minds, obey God's Word, and yield to the Holy Spirit to maintain our new life in Christ.
   First, set your affection on heavenly pursuits. Colossians 3:2 commands us to set our minds on things above, not earthly things. This means prioritising God's will over worldly desires. Our decisions, relationships, ambitions, and daily activities must reflect our commitment to Christ.
   Second, put off the old man daily. Colossians 3:8–10 instructs believers to put away anger, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication, and dishonesty. We must reject sinful habits, bitterness, unforgiveness, and uncontrolled anger. Instead, we should demonstrate kindness, humility, patience, and forgiveness (Ephesians 4:31–32).
   Third, press towards spiritual maturity. Paul declared in Philippians 3:13–14 that he pressed towards the mark for the prize of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Spiritual growth requires discipline, perseverance, prayer, fellowship, and consistent meditation on God's Word. We must keep our eyes on Jesus and continue growing in grace and knowledge (Hebrews 12:1–2; 2 Peter 3:18).
   Maintaining the new life requires daily obedience, not occasional religious enthusiasm. As we cooperate with the Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit becomes increasingly evident in our character (Galatians 5:22–23).
REFLECTION
Examine your daily choices, attitudes, and habits. Identify any old behaviour that contradicts your new life in Christ, and take practical steps to abandon it. Commit yourself afresh to walking in obedience to God's Word.
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 live in righteousness .
Heavenly Father, help me maintain my new life in Christ. Renew my mind, remove every sinful habit, and empower me by Your Holy Spirit to grow in holiness and spiritual maturity. In Jesus' name, Amen.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATION: Today, deliberately reject one sinful habit, forgive someone who has offended you, and spend time praying and meditating on God's Word.
  In conclusion, .maintain your new life in Christ by setting your heart on heavenly things, putting off the old man, and pressing forward towards spiritual maturity.
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WALKING IN THE SPIRIT

The yoke of stagnation and confusion is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional : WALKING IN THE SPIRIT

Bible Text: Galatians 5:16–25; Romans 8:12–14:
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 (KJV)
     Walking in the Spirit means living daily under the leadership, influence, and direction of the Holy Spirit. The flesh represents our sinful desires that oppose God's will. We cannot overcome these desires through human strength alone; we need the Holy Spirit's empowerment.
1. THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS GOD'S CHILDREN
  Romans 8:14 declares that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth (John 16:13), convicts us of sin, and empowers us to obey God's Word. Therefore, we must learn to surrender our decisions, attitudes, and desires to His leadership.
2. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:22–23 identifies the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. These qualities demonstrate the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in our character. Spiritual maturity is not measured merely by gifts or outward religious activities but also by a Christlike character.
3. HOW TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT
  We cultivate a Spirit-led life through prayer (Jude 20), studying and meditating on God's Word (Psalm 119:11), and obeying Christ's commandments (John 14:21). We must also reject sinful desires and submit to godly instruction. Daily fellowship with God strengthens us to overcome temptation.
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATIONS
+Pray daily for the Holy Spirit's guidance.
+Meditate on Scripture and practise what it teaches.
+Examine your character and allow God to develop His fruit in you.
REFLECTION: Am I making efforts at overcoming sin by my strength or by the help of the Holy Spirit.
Which fruit of the Spirit needs greater development in my  life?
Victory over the flesh comes through daily dependence on the Holy Spirit, not human effort alone.
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 a victorious life .
Heavenly Father, I commit myself to being led by Your Holy Spirit through constant prayer, obedience to Your Word and godly spiritual leadership, and the study and meditation of the Holy Scriptures. Help me overcome the desires of the flesh and manifest the fruit of the Spirit in my daily life. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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NOT WALKING AFTER THE FLESH

 

The plans of the wicked against you shall backfire upon them because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: NOT WALKING AFTER THE FLESH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
   Romans 8:6 declares that to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Walking after the flesh gradually weakens our fellowship with God and hinders us from fulfilling His purposes.    Galatians 6:7–8 warns that whatever a person sows, that person will reap.    Sowing to the flesh produces corruption, while sowing to the Spirit produces everlasting life.
   How, then, can we overcome the flesh? We must renew our minds through God's Word, maintain a consistent prayer life, obey the Holy Spirit, and fellowship with believers who encourage righteous living. We cannot please God while deliberately allowing sinful desires to rule us, because the carnal mind is hostile to Him (Romans 8:7–8).
PRACTICAL FAITH APPLICATIONS
+Examine your attitudes and reject every sinful desire.
+Submit your decisions to God's Word and the Holy Spirit.
+Practise forgiveness, humility, holiness, and self-control.
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 resist evil . Heavenly Father, help me to overcome fleshly desires. Renew my mind through Your Word and empower me by Your Holy Spirit to walk in righteousness and fulfil Your perfect will, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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