Tuesday, 29th April 2025
By Pst Israel Olorunfemi
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy” (James 1:2 NLT)
- PERSONAL PRAYER: “Father, thank you for the power in Your Word that transforms. May the Morning Tea Devotional today transform my life and destiny, in Jesus name – Amen.”
All glory to God for a successful and impactful Live program yesterday. I pray that the God who entrusted us with the MTD mandate will fulfil your days on earth, in Jesus name.
As we proceed on the pathway to victory, another key to turning our challenges into stars of victory is to count it all joy. James has a profound insight into how to overcome life’s battles and storms. He encourages us to be joyful in times of trials, temptations, and difficulties.
Why joy is crucial when going through trails is because “…the joy of the Lord is our strength” (Neh 8:10). The truth is that when you lo:se your joy, you lo:se your strength. Without strength, you cannot overcome adversity. The Bible says, “If you faint in the day of adversity, the reason is because your strength is small” (Prov 24:10).
So, when you encounter challenges, that’s the time to start rejoicing – not for the challenges, but because victory is sure. Paul the apostle wrote: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!” (Phil 4:4). He wrote these words from prison because he had learnt that the pathway to victory is to be joyful always.
Beloved, your faith is best proven by how joyful you are in times of difficulty. I’m encouraging you this morning to rejoice, “knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:3-4).
Rather than blaming God, others, or yourself for the storms in your life, count it all joy. Rejoice in the Lord! To be joyful is to be strengthened. When you are strengthened, you will be able to gain victory over adversities of life.
PROPHETIC PRAYER: I pray that the joy of the Lord, which produces the required strength to overcome all life’s challenges, will envelop you today and always, in Jesus name!
GOOD NEWS:
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DAILY DECLARATION: “This year, 2025, I step into my New Era of Dominion by the Wisdom of God and I commit to serving God faithfully by the help of the Holy Spirit. As a result, my Rewards shall manifest quickly. Amen and amen.”
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Your faith is best proven by how joyful you are in times of difficulty.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
April 29 (Luke 20:27-47; 1kings 4-6)
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