Devotionals
Faith to See the Unseen
Scripture: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) Reflection: Faith is not wishful thinking — it’s spiritual certainty. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as both substance and evidence. Substance refers to the foundation or the real essence of our hope. It’s as if the things we hope for already exist in God's reality, and faith draws them into our timeline. Evidence means proof — not of what we can currently see, but .................. Read More
When You Can’t See the Road
Scripture: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) Reflection: Faith is how we walk—not just what we believe. It’s a journey into the unknown kind of, but with a God who we know cannot lie, what we know He has made known. Our senses may fail us, but God never will. To walk by faith means choosing direction based on God's written and spoken Word, God’s nudging, promptings of the..... Read More
Believing Before the Rain
Scripture: “By faith Noah, being warned of things not yet seen… prepared an ark.” — Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV) Reflection: Noah trusted a word from God about something he had never seen — rain, judgment, a flood. And because he believed, he acted. That’s the kind of faith God is looking for in our generation. Faith of Christ means trusting God’s warnings and preparing even when the world mocks or..... Read More
The Power of "Nevertheless"
Scripture: “Nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” — Luke 5:5 (NKJV) Reflection: Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. He had every reason to give up. But at Jesus’ word, he casted his net again—and the nets overflowed. That’s what faith does. The faith of Christ doesn’t depend..... Read More
The Faith That Pleases God
Scripture: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him…” — Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) Reflection: Faith is not optional in the Christian life — it is the foundation of Christianity as well as the pillar of an enduring walk with God. Without it, even our sacrifices and works fall short of what God desires. Hence, there is then an obvious need for us as followers of God to continuously diligently seek to..... Read More
The Shield You Cannot See
Scripture: “Above all, taking the shield of faith…” — Ephesians 6:16 (NKJV) Reflection: Faith is not just a belief system that helps us relate pleasantly with God—it is also a system of protection for us as believers and disciples of Jesus Christ, before we progress on how faith is a protection, let us ..... Read More
When Faith Is Tested
Scripture: “…the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” — James 1:3 (NIV) Reflection: Faith is not fragile. Faith is forged. Every test of your faith child of God is a chance and opportunity to deepen your roots and mature your soul. When we talk about test of faith, in my experience personally and with many believers I have interacted with over the years, I realise we do not often know which of our ..... Read More
Faith Is a Fight
Scripture: “Fight the good fight of faith…” — 1 Timothy 6:12 (NKJV) Reflection: Faith is not passive. Faith is always in a battle, fighting to maintain its stand against all the lies and wiles of the enemy against the word of God upon which Faith stands. And it is a good fight—because it’s worth fighting for, otherwise, one will find him or...... Read More
Trust That Outlasts the Fire
Scripture: “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” — Job 13:15 (NKJV) Reflection: This is one of the deepest expressions of faith in all of Scripture. Job had lost everything. Heaven was silent. And still — he trusted. This is the faith of Christ on the cross. When He cried “Why have You forsaken me?” He still said, “Into Your hands I commit my spirit.” That’s what it means to trust even when...... Read More
Christ, the Author of Our Faith
Scripture: “…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” — Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) Reflection: Jesus is not only your Savior — He’s your faith’s author and finisher. He started the work in you, and He will finish it. — Philippians 2:13 says “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Child of God, You are not...... Read More
Faith That Waits Without Withering
Scripture: “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” — James 1:4 (KJV) Reflection: Patience is not weakness — it’s the maturity of faith. Waiting on God doesn't mean sitting idly; it means actively trusting. The faith of Christ is not impulsive or demanding. Jesus knew the Father's timing was perfect, even when human expectations pressed on...... Read More
Faith That Refuses to Bow
Scripture: “Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set aside the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any...... Read More
Faith That Forgives Like Jesus
Scripture: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” — Luke 23:34 (NKJV) Reflection: On the cross, Jesus wasn’t only forgiving the crowd — He was showing us the pinnacle of faith: to love in pain. The faith of Christ forgives because it trusts the justice and mercy of God. I will like to repeat that, The faith of Christ forgives because it trusts the justice and mercy of God. Since Faith is to believe and possess by experience the implication and application of what is believed, our gaze must...... Read More
Faith in the Face of Delay
Scripture: “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” — Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV) Reflection: When promises are delayed, faith is tested. God’s timeline doesn’t always match our expectations. But the seemingly delay is not denial of the promise. The faith of Christ remains anchored during silence. As I had indicated in previous devotional, Jesus waited from...... Read More
Faith That Chooses God Over Results
Scripture: “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us… But even if He does not… we will not serve your gods.”— Daniel 3:17–18 (NIV) Reflection: The faith of Christ is not transactional — it's relational. It doesn't believe only if there’s a reward; it believes even if the outcome is not as favorable to our senses not palatable to our feelings. Faith that worships only when God delivers is...... Read More
Faith That Endures Mockery
Scripture: “Looking unto Jesus… who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame…” — Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Reflection: Mockery, ridicule, and misunderstanding are part of the faith walk. The faith of Christ endures these without retaliation. Jesus was spat upon, laughed at, and mocked — yet He...... Read More
Faith That Acts Despite Fear
Scripture: “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.” — Psalm 56:3 (KJV) Reflection: I know when we talk about Faith, our mind quickly paints a picture of all time boldness, assurance, courage and strong will to act inline with the word of God or leading of the Holy Spirit. However, if we are practical enough to trace God in our Christian experiences and as we can see several examples in the word of God, we can...... Read More
Faith That Clings in Darkness
Scripture: “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” — Job 13:15 (KJV) Reflection: Job didn’t worship God because life was good — he worshipped because God is worthy. Faith in the dark is the truest kind. When everything seems lost and your prayers echo back at you, faith clings. Jesus cried out on the cross, “My God, why have........ Read More
Faith That Perseveres Through Trials
Scripture: “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” — James 1:3 (KJV) Devotional Exhortation: Trials don’t mean God has left — they’re where God is working most. Your faith isn’t being destroyed; it’s being proven. If we understand the purpose of Trial as well as the necessity of trials in our journey of faith, as those maturing into the image and fullness of Christ, we will receive grace to endure and........ Read More
Faith That Anchors to Eternal Vision
Scripture: “For our light affliction… is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: Eternal vision fuels present strength. The apostles endured beatings, shipwrecks, hunger — not because they liked pain, but because they saw something greater. Beloved, what have you seen and what are you seeing, that is informing your........ Read More
Faith That Surrenders Control
Scripture: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” — Psalm 37:5 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: Our scripture reference for today’s devotional exhortation commands us to commit our ways to the Lord. In my understanding and as I will encourage you beloved, the practical way to do this all our lives in order to please God and as a work of faith is to be........ Read More
Faith That Rejoices in Hope
Scripture: “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” — Romans 12:12 (ESV) Devotional Exhortation: Greetings beloved, I will like build on the scripture we read above about how the Faith of Christ in us Rejoices in Hope by narrating the story of the excitement, joy and rejoicing we see in our children whenever we make a promise or agree to grant........ Read More
Faith That Walks in Obedience
Scripture: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — John 14:15 (NKJV) Devotional Exortation: Faith is demonstrated through obedience. Jesus obeyed His Father’s will completely. To keep the faith of Christ means to align our actions with His teachings. Obedience may not always be easy, but it deepens our relationship with God and opens doors for........ Read More
Faith That Seeks God’s Presence
Scripture: “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” — Isaiah 55:6 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: We concluded on the last devotional that we should seek to know God and encounters will follow and that will strengthen our faith walk. Faith draws us closer to God’s presence. When I believe and know what God has to........ Read More
Faith That Prays Without Ceasing
Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: A vital lesson the Lord taught me years back when He said to me in place of prayer while doing my alone with God, "You are becoming proud" He said that it is only a proud man that will not pray consistently to seek God’s face, presence and guidance. I was surprised to hear that, and he went further to say, I had a disposition to handle what I think are little things by........ Read More
Faith That Loves Unconditionally
Scripture: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you.” — John 13:34 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: Faith of Christ is inseparable from love. Jesus loved without conditions, even those who crucified Him. Our faith grows as we love others unconditionally, reflecting His heart to a......... Read More
Faith That Speaks Life
Scripture: “The tongue has the power of life and death.” — Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) Devotional Exhortation: As we dig deeper in our learning and practical application of the knowledge of the Faith of Christ as disciples following Jesus, we are coming to the applicable knowledge of faith that positions us to live our lives in submission to God, His word and promises so as for us to remain in the......... Read More
Faith That Perseveres in Service
Scripture: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23 (NIV) Devotional Exhortation: Faith is active in service. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and served humbly. Serving with faith means working not for human approval but as unto the Lord, persevering even when unseen, unacknowledged or unrewarded. Our anchor scripture for today ......... Read More
Faith That Stands Firm on God’s Word
Scripture: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: Faith roots itself in God’s Love and primarily through God’s Word. Jesus answered temptation with Scripture. The faith of Christ uses God’s word, commandments, laws, judgements and promises as a guide and shield. When life is dark and confusing, God’s Word illuminates our way. As we have learnt before and while building on ......... Read More
Faith That Anticipates Christ’s Return
Scripture: “Behold, I come quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” — Revelation 22:7 (NKJV) Devotional Exhortation: The faith of Christ looks forward with expectancy. Jesus promises to return, and our faith is in that blessed hope. Keeping His words means living prepared, alert, and faithful, no matter the blessings ......... Read More