PRAYING IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES REMOVES YOUR DIVINE PROTECTION — Part 2

 

Doors are being opened for you in high places because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: PRAYING IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES REMOVES YOUR  DIVINE PROTECTION — Part 2

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture: 1 John 5:18; Luke 1:74–75
   God's protection is not a license to support evil. The believer's confidence rests in God's power to preserve those who walk in His ways. First John 5:18 declares that the one born of God is kept, and the wicked one does not have unrestricted power over him. This protection, however, must be understood within a life surrendered to God.
  The Bible repeatedly warns that sin exposes people to spiritual danger. When people deliberately embrace wickedness, they give evil an opportunity to operate. Ephesians 4:27 therefore says, “Neither give place to the devil.” James 4:7 gives the answer: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
  God promised His people deliverance from enemies so that they could serve Him without fear. Luke 1:74–75 speaks of being delivered from the hand of enemies so that we may serve God “in holiness and righteousness.” Deliverance is connected with a life devoted to God, not with helping those who practice evil.
  Psalm 10:3 describes the wicked person who blesses the covetous and renounces the Lord. A Christian must never turn prayer into a blessing upon criminality. Instead, we should pray that criminals repent, abandon their enterprises, make restitution where appropriate, and submit to righteousness.
  Proverbs 28:13 says that whoever confesses and forsakes sin obtains mercy. We should therefore pray for the failure of criminal enterprises, the exposure of wicked schemes, the protection of innocent people, and the salvation of those involved.
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 falsehood Father, expose every criminal enterprise and frustrate every wicked plan. Protect the innocent, deliver those trapped in criminality, and bring perpetrators to repentance and justice. Let no Christian knowingly lend prayer, influence, resources, or support to evil. May Your kingdom of righteousness prevail. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 140:1–8; Job 5:12; Proverbs 21:15; Romans 12:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 1 Peter 3:10–12.
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PRAYING IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES REMOVES DIVINE PROTECTION — (Part 1)

 

The plans of the enemy against you shall backfire against them because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: PRAYING IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES REMOVES DIVINE PROTECTION — (Part 1)
Scripture: 1 Kings 22:29–38; Psalm 47:8–9
  Prayer is not morally neutral. What we ask God to prosper reveals what we are supporting. Scripture warns believers never to celebrate, defend, or pray for the success of those who deliberately pursue wickedness. Psalm 10:3 describes the wicked as boasting of their evil desires and blessing the covetous. Therefore, praying for the success of a criminal enterprise is an abhorrent misuse of prayer because it seeks divine assistance for what God condemns.
   Jehoshaphat was a righteous king who nevertheless joined forces with Ahab, a wicked king. Ahab asked him to accompany him to battle against Ramoth-gilead. Jehoshaphat survived, but he nearly lost his life. The enemy mistook him for Ahab because he was wearing royal clothing, while Ahab disguised himself. Jehoshaphat cried out, and God helped him, but his alliance had placed him in unnecessary danger (1 Kings 22:29–33).
  This teaches us that righteous people can compromise their security through ungodly associations. Divine protection must never be treated as permission to participate in or support evil.
  Psalm 47:8–9 declares that God reigns over the nations. Ultimately, the shields of the earth belong to Him. Whether a person openly identifies as a Christian or secretly operates in wickedness, no human being possesses independent security apart from God.
  Numbers 14:9 also reveals that when Israel rebelled against God, their “defence” was removed. Sin can create an opening for destruction.
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 promote righteousness. Lord, give me discernment to reject every alliance, enterprise, and prayer request that supports wickedness. Keep me under Your protection and separate me from evil. Amen.
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 34:16–17; Proverbs 4:14–15; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 6:14–18.
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GOD'S FOUR JUDGEMENTS WHEN CHRISTIANS DON'T PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN A NATION (PART 2) — WHEN WICKEDNESS IS ALLOWED TO PROSPER

 

The anointing of God's favour is healing you  wherever you are hurting now .
Good-Life Devotional: GOD'S FOUR JUDGEMENTS WHEN CHRISTIANS DON'T PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN A NATION
(PART 2)  — WHEN WICKEDNESS IS ALLOWED TO PROSPER

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
   A second consequence of Christians failing to pray against criminal enterprises is the spread of corruption and the weakening of righteous order. When evil is left unchallenged, it recruits, multiplies, establishes networks, and eventually influences institutions.
   Ezekiel 14:21 shows that national rebellion can produce devastating consequences: the sword (ḥerev), famine (ra‘av), evil/wild beasts (ḥayyah ra‘ah), and pestilence (dever). These four judgments demonstrate that persistent wickedness can bring destruction in multiple dimensions—security, economy, society, and public health.
   A third consequence is economic hardship. Criminal enterprises steal resources, destroy businesses, extort citizens, discourage investment, and create an atmosphere where honest labor struggles to prosper. Famine in Ezekiel's judgment reminds us that national wickedness can eventually affect people's ability to obtain basic necessities.
    The fourth consequence is the suffering of innocent people. Ezekiel 14:20 emphasizes that even righteous individuals cannot always prevent the consequences of national rebellion from reaching a society. Therefore, believers must not merely complain about wickedness; they must pray and act righteously.
    The Psalms repeatedly show God's people crying to Him when wicked men seem to prosper—Psalm 10:2–11 and Psalm 73:3–17 are powerful examples. The biblical response is not to celebrate or facilitate criminal success, but to cry to God for justice and deliverance.
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 temptation.
Father, frustrate every criminal enterprise in our nation. Let their plans fail, their networks collapse, and their evil purposes be exposed. Protect the innocent, strengthen righteous leadership, and make Your Church a praying voice for justice, peace, and righteousness. Amen.
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GOD'S FOUR JUDGEMENTS WHEN CHRISTIANS DON'T PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN A NATION ( PART 1) — WHEN THE CHURCH FAILS TO STAND IN THE GAP

 

The curse of failure at the edge of breakthroughs is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good-Life Devotional: GOD'S FOUR JUDGEMENTS WHEN CHRISTIANS DON'T PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN A NATION
( PART  1) 
— WHEN THE CHURCH FAILS TO STAND IN THE GAP

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Ezekiel 14:12–23
   Ezekiel 14 presents a solemn warning about national judgment. In verse 21, God speaks of “My four severe judgments” against Jerusalem. The Hebrew expression is arba‘ah mishpatim ra‘im—literally, four evil/severe judgments. These are sword, famine, wild beasts, and pestilence.
   The Hebrew words are significant: 'ḥerev' means sword, representing violence and warfare; 'ra‘av' means famine, representing severe deprivation; 'ḥayyah ra‘ah' means evil or wild beast, representing dangerous forces that destroy human life; and 'dever' means pestilence, plague, or deadly disease
   These judgments remind us that criminality is not merely a political or social problem. When wickedness is tolerated, a nation can experience violence, insecurity, economic deprivation, destruction, and widespread suffering.
   One consequence of Christians refusing to pray against criminal enterprises is the multiplication of violence and insecurity. The Church is called to stand in the gap. Prayer is not a substitute for responsible action, but it is a spiritual responsibility. Psalm 140:1–8 records David crying to God for deliverance from violent and evil men. Psalm 10 describes the wicked as pursuing the helpless while appearing to prosper.
   The tragedy is that when God's people become silent, wickedness can appear normal and criminal enterprises can gain strength.
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 pray against evil enterprises
Lord, awaken Your Church to spiritual responsibility. Let every criminal enterprise working against our nation be frustrated. Deliver our communities from violence, and raise believers who will faithfully stand in the gap. Amen.
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CHRISTIANS ARE TO DAILY PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES

 The covenant of untimely death is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: CHRISTIANS ARE TO DAILY PRAY AGAINST CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: “He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot carry out their plans.” — Job 5:12 (AMP)

   God is a God of justice, righteousness, and truth. He does not approve of wickedness, violence, terrorism, kidnapping, corruption, fraud, or any criminal enterprise that destroys innocent lives. Therefore, Christians are not to remain silent spectators but faithful intercessors who daily ask God to frustrate every evil agenda.

   Job 5:12 declares that God frustrates the schemes of the crafty so their plans fail. Likewise, Psalm 140:1-8 is David's earnest prayer for deliverance from violent men and that God would not grant the desires of the wicked. The believer's battle is fought primarily through prayer, trusting God to overthrow evil while bringing sinners to repentance.

   The Bible repeatedly affirms God's opposition to wickedness. Isaiah 54:17 promises that every weapon formed against God's people shall not prosper. Proverbs 21:30 declares that no wisdom or counsel can succeed against the Lord. Psalm 37:12-15 reveals that the wicked plot against the righteous, but their own swords will pierce their hearts. 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 urges believers to pray for deliverance from unreasonable and evil people, while Romans 12:21 reminds us to overcome evil with good rather than personal vengeance.

   As citizens of God's kingdom, let us pray consistently for the collapse of every criminal network, the protection of innocent lives, the repentance of offenders, and the triumph of justice. God still frustrates evil and preserves those who trust in Him.

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, in the name of Jesus, frustrate every criminal enterprise, every plot of terrorists, kidnappers, murderers, fraudsters, and all workers of iniquity. Protect the innocent, expose hidden works of darkness, strengthen lawfully administered justice, and bring many sinners to genuine repentance and salvation through Christ. Let righteousness prevail in our nation and let Your peace reign in our communities. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

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THE USE OF RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC SENTIMENTS TO HINDER GOD’S PURPOSE ( Part 2)

 Your breakthrough shall not be hindered by your weakness because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: THE USE OF RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC SENTIMENTS TO HINDER GOD’S PURPOSE ( Part 2) 

- BUILDING UNITY THROUGH OUR COMMONALITY- 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Acts 21:37-40; Acts 22:1-2; Ephesians 2:14

    Paul understood that communication could either escalate conflict or create a bridge. When the crowd in Jerusalem became hostile, Paul spoke to them in the Hebrew dialect. Acts 22:2 says that when they heard him speaking in their own language, “they became even more quiet.” His ability to identify with them helped create an opportunity for him to speak.

   Language is a powerful instrument for building bridges. Paul did not deny his identity; he used what he had in common with his audience to communicate the Gospel. We can learn from this.

    The answer to ethnic and religious division is not pretending that differences do not exist. Rather, we must refuse to weaponize those differences. Christ “is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition” (Ephesians 2:14).

    The Bible teaches, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1). We are also instructed to “seek peace, and pursue it” (Psalm 34:14), and to “make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace” (Ephesians 4:3, NLT).

   This principle is important in governance. The enemy can use tribe and religion to divide an electorate so that citizens fight one another while bad leadership survives. We must highlight common interests: justice, security, good education, economic opportunity, accountability, freedom, and human dignity.

   Our differences should enrich society, not destroy it. We must reject the politics of “us versus them” and promote the politics of common good.

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 promote unity . Lord, make us builders of bridges rather than walls. Give us wisdom to use language, culture, and shared values to promote unity. Let righteousness, justice, and good governance prevail over tribal and religious manipulation. Amen.

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THE USE OF RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC SENTIMENTS TO HINDER GOD’S PURPOSE. ( PART ONE:)

 

What was declared as missing shall be recovered because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: THE USE OF RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC SENTIMENTS TO HINDER GOD’S PURPOSE. ( PART ONE:)

-WHEN SENTIMENTS BECOME A TOOL OF DIVISION-
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Acts 21:27-36; Galatians 3:28
    Satan understands the destructive power of division. Jesus said, “Any kingdom divided against itself is doomed” (Mark 3:24, NLT). Therefore, one of the enemy’s strategies is to exploit ethnic, religious, tribal, and cultural differences to hinder what God wants to accomplish.
   In Acts 21, Paul returned to Jerusalem from a missionary journey with the desire to minister to his fellow Jews. However, Jews from Asia stirred up the crowd against him, falsely accusing him of bringing Greeks into the temple and defiling the holy place. Their accusation exploited religious and ethnic sensitivities and almost resulted in Paul’s death.
     Under the Old Covenant, the temple had restrictions concerning Gentile access to sacred areas. But Christ inaugurated a greater covenant in which ethnic barriers no longer determine our spiritual standing. “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).
    Peter himself once fell into this trap. In Galatians 2:12-14, he withdrew from Gentile believers because of pressure from those associated with the circumcision party. Paul confronted him because his conduct contradicted the truth of the Gospel. Religious identity had produced segregation within the church.
   The same tactic can operate in society. During elections and the pursuit of good governance, people can be manipulated into voting according to tribe or religion rather than character, competence, justice, and truth.
   Judges 9 demonstrates the danger. Abimelech exploited tribal loyalty to mobilize his kinsmen against Gideon’s other sons. The result was bloodshed, insecurity, and destruction.
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 promote peace .Father, deliver Your Church and our nation from manipulative tribal and religious sentiments. Help us recognize those who exploit differences to divide us. Let truth, justice, righteousness, and love prevail. Amen.
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