'God's Word in the Wrong Hands' — Matthew 2:3-6

King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard [about the newborn king of the Jews from the wise men], as was everyone in Jerusalem. He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, "Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?"
"In Bethlehem in Judea," they said, "for this is what the prophet wrote:
'And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.' "— Matthew 2:3-6 NLT

Key Thought

While God is full of surprises, he has repeatedly given his people help in understanding — even anticipating — his greatest works of salvation. The prophets had seen a new David coming to redeem and lead God's people. Like David of old, this new David would also be from the town of Bethlehem, and he would be the Great Shepherd. But, like so many in our time, Herod was more interested in using this knowledge of God's plan to help himself rather than to be molded into a person of God. We must learn that God's word in Scripture is given to us to help us know, obey, and worship him, not simply to collect a set of facts to use for our own personal advantage.

Today's Prayer

Dear Father, I want to know your word so I may more perfectly obey your will. Please help me to find your truth and live it, not just discuss it or use it for my own selfish purposes. I pray this in the name of the Living Word. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
1 Samuel 16:1-2
1 Chronicles 11:16-19
John 7:41-42

*Luke 6:38*
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

You may not give here , your seed here , maybe at your church you're maybe in your community you're, may God sees everything you're doing, may your seeds multiples you , every little efforts you have may God plunders with Flourish and overflows turnover, may God give you back more than you don't understand 😊 amen

*Don’t become your own enemy. Stop living in the past. Stop dwelling on every mistake you have made. Stop comparing yourself with others. Seek your strength from the One who made you. Forgive and move on.*

*_Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year one hundred times what he planted. Yahweh blessed him._*
Genesis 26:12

*Prayer :*

I confess that trusting Your promises may not be easy at times.

But You have shown Yourself to be faithful, worthy of our trust. You protected Isaac, You made Jacob into a great nation, and through his descendants You have blessed the world. So I trust in Your promises because You are faithful.

Bless me with the same blessing You poured on Isaac so that every seed I have sown yield abundantly making me reap hundred fold in the same season.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

*_Happy Sabbath_*

_May your love continue to overflow with greater depth and insight, guided by knowledge and discernment._ *Philippians 1:9*

*𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑* :
Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You for Your love that surrounds me. Your kindness, support, protection, and care have been my guiding lights. My life is intricately woven into Your plan, and I am grateful.

Grant me the wisdom to discern Your will and the insight to walk in Your ways. May my love for You empower me to overcome weaknesses and make choices that align with Your goodness. Help me not to settle for mediocrity when You desire to lead me to excellence.

Guide me on this growing love and deepening knowledge of You. May Your Spirit light my path and shape me into the person You desire me to be.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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Deeper Things in GOD!

Text: _“After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter”_…Revelation 4:1

So many believers still behave like babies. They want to be carried, pampered and curdled at all times like babies, when they’re supposed to care for other people who are weak. When a brother or a sister that is supposed to look out for other people, visit, pray and encourage them, begins to stay back from church because the pastor has not visited him or her, it’s a sign of immaturity. A time should come in your life that you become encouragement to others, rather than you always waiting to be carried by others; a time should come in your life that you become a solution provider, rather than solution seeker; a time should come in your life that people should look up to you, rather than you always looking up to others for help. Grow up! “COME UP HIGHER” is an invitation to know the mysteries and secret things of God. There are deep secrets and mysteries about God that even eternity is not sufficient to unfold! When secrets and mysteries of God are downloaded into your spirit, you’re clearly ahead of others.

One revelation from God is all you need to change your life and catapult you to greatness. You remember Joseph? It was only one revelation that lifted him from the prison to the palace. He had access to the mind of God, and was able to reveal the meaning of Pharaoh’s dream by God’s wisdom and insight. What of Daniel? He became the third ruler in the great kingdom of Babylon, even as a captive, all because God revealed the secret of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream that no astrologers, magicians or soothsayers of Babylon could interpret (Daniel 2:19-22). God desires to reveal secrets and deep things that you’ve never known, but this cannot happen if you remain at the level of ‘bread and butter’ Christianity. You need to invest in seeking and loving God.

Prayer:
Lord God, help me invest more in seeking and loving You in Jesus’ Name.

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Today, I declare God’s favor surrounds you like a shield. Divine connections are coming your way, doors of opportunity will open, and blessings will overtake you. No weapon formed against you will succeed, and good news will follow you everywhere. Get ready—this is your day for breakthrough and victory! In Jesus’ name, Amen! 🙏🏽

During Passover, it is customary to recite specific Psalms. Here is a suggested Psalm for each day of Passover:

### Day 1: Psalm 113
A Psalm of praise, celebrating God's greatness and care for the humble.

### Day 2: Psalm 114
Reflects on the miraculous events during the Exodus and God's power.

### Day 3: Psalm 115
Focuses on the greatness of God compared to idols and emphasizes trust in the Lord.

### Day 4: Psalm 116
A personal reflection on gratitude for salvation and deliverance.

### Day 5: Psalm 117
The shortest Psalm, calling all nations to praise the Lord for His steadfast love.

### Day 6: Psalm 118
A Psalm of thanksgiving, celebrating God's enduring mercy and victory.

### Day 7: Psalm 119:1-88
A portion of the longest Psalm, emphasizing the beauty of God's law and commandments.

### Day 8 (if applicable): Psalm 126
A Psalm of ascent, expressing joy and hope for redemption and restoration.

Feel free to incorporate these Psalms into your Passover observance for reflection and prayer.

*_Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go._*
Joshua 1:9

*Prayer :*

thank You for this truth – You never turn Your back on me or forsake me. You are always with me.

Like Joshua, I choose not to be afraid or discouraged. Instead, I choose to be strong and courageous. Empower me  with Your Spirit to face the unknown ahead of me with confidence, capability and willingness. Take away my fear and assure me that You will be with me always.

Teach me to live lives of absolute trust and surrender that all I know to do is trust You.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

*_Blessed Sunday_*

Holy Week is here—a journey of love, sacrifice, and victory. From Palm Sunday’s “Hosanna” to the silence of Saturday and the joy of Resurrection Sunday, every moment points to Jesus. He rode in with peace, served with humility, suffered for our sins, and rose in glory. The cross wasn’t the end—it was the beginning. This week, reflect, repent, and rejoice. He is risen, He is King, and He is with us.

Let's pray

Lord God, I give you thanks, for you are good, and your mercy is endless. Here I stand, at the start of this holy week, this week in which your church remembers Jesus’ passion and death, and I am distracted by many things. Turn my eyes now to the One who comes in your name, the one who opens the gates of righteousness, the one who answers when we call.
Amen 🙏

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Encounter on Palm Sunday

Text: _Teacher, rebuke your disciples! . . . If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out._ — Luke 19:39-40

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Jesus’ bold step to make our encounter with God possible. The Messiah rides into Jerusalem on a donkey’s colt like a prince of peace, not a conqueror. Loud crowds and jubilant disciples cheer Jesus on in sheer ignorance, waving branches (Matthew 21:8-9) and shouting “Hosanna!” meaning “Save Us!” (Psalm 118). Yet we know, as Jesus does, that He will soon face betrayal, trial, torture, and the cruelest death. He rides through Jerusalem to the cross, where He will assault the gates of hell (Matthew 16:18).

Palm Sunday is the ironic beginning of Holy Week, which closes with Jesus’ death and burial on Friday. Perhaps, you can’t imagine Jesus enjoying the celebration. His heart must be broken as He engages the deadly battle with evil. Like a soldier who must face the enemy, Jesus is prepared to give His life for us. Do we realize why He faced all this—for us? Later that week Jesus would hear angry jeers—not these naïve cheers. But on this day He accepts the praise; otherwise like our text says “the stones will cry out”. Today, you can make a decision on which side of the encounter you would be - those who praise Him on Palm Sunday or those who demand for His death on Good Friday. In your encounter with Him, you will either be singing “Hosanna” or be demanding “Crucify Him”. Today, may we encounter and celebrate a Messiah who came and has done for us what we could never have done for ourselves.

Prayer:
Today, we bring humble praises, Holy Jesus. We pray that You accept our praise at the beginning of this most Holy Week, in Your Name we pray, Amen.).