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Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 23, Day 1, Sunday, 31st May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Instruction: Instrument To Greatness (8)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Instruction: Instrument To Greatness (8) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 5 - 6 John 15: 18 - 16: 1 - 16 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:3-4  3 Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few. 4 And when you have come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons; then pour it into all those vessels, and set aside the full ones.”    Thinking Point: Instruction is the bedrock of any breakthrough in life.  Today being the last Sunday of the month of May, every uncompleted project around our lives will be completed today in the name of Jesus, reproach is rolled back for honour to step in, In Jesus name, Amen Walking with God entails following instructions. Everything about God is about doing what He says the w...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 7, Saturday, 30th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: That Little Gift (7)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: That Little Gift (7) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 3 - 4 John 15: 1 - 17 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:2 "2 So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for47 you? Tell me, what do you have in the house? And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil."  Thinking Point: Everything big comes from something small, stop seeing things as little. Today, as we find rest from the hustling of the week, may the Lord open our eyes to see that greatness in that littleness of ours, give us the grace to develop it and to enjoy the fruit thereabout in Jesus mighty name, Amen. "..., And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil."    No child is born big physically. No tree starts big. Everything begins small. Before you count a billion y...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 6, Friday, 29th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: What Do You Have? (6)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: What Do You Have? (6) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 1 - 2 John 14: 15 - 31 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:2 "2 So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” Thinking Point: When we are blind to God's deposit in us, we are blind to God's discerns for us. God is not a waste. He is a multiplier. He blesses a thing and not emptiness because nobody is empty. The first second question the prophet asked the widow was? “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” This same question is directed to all of us today. What do you have? Can you identify what you have? Did you know that the deposits of God are inside of you? Until you identify it and work with it, the blessings of God will not rest on it. That's why God said, "25 “So you shall ...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 5, Thursday, 28th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: WHO DO YOU CRY TO? (5)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: WHO DO YOU CRY TO? (5) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 23 - 25 John 13: 31- 14: 1 - 14 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:1  "1 A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves”. Thinking Point: You can only harvest from the field you've sow. It is my pray for everyone today that God will give rest, hear your prayers and wipe your years away in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. "A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying,"    Today, we will be considering where and who do you run to in times of help. Who comes to your mind is a product of where you've sown your seeds...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 4, Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: CREDITORS, BE MERCIFUL (4)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: CREDITORS, BE MERCIFUL (4) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 20 - 22 John 13: 1 - 30 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:1  "1 A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves”. Thinking Point: Creditors, be merciful to your debtors, no position is permanent. Every reason for shame in our lives will attract the mercy of God. The help of God will stand in for us. Where we are confused of what to do and how to go, today, the wisdom of God will intervene in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. As we continue with our study with the late prophet's widow, she said to Prophet Elisha, "And the creditor is coming to take my two so...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 3, Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Avoid Debt By All Means (3)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Avoid Debt By All Means (3) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 18 - 19 John 12: 20 - 50 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:1  "1 A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves”. Thinking Point: Debt is a tool to slavery which should be avoided at all cost. It's a new day filled with God’s grace to accomplish every task ahead. The needed strength to scale over situations is made available for us all in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. Nothing makes one a slave like being in debt. Debt knows no boundary, the repercussion goes beyond one's enjoyment and expectation. To be in debt is to be under the control of others. Deb...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 2, Monday, 25th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Whose Servant Are You? (2)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Whose Servant Are You? (2) One Year Bible Reading 2 Kings 16 - 17 John 12: 1 - 19 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:1.  "1. A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves”. Thinking Point: Who you serve determines who stands for you in the time of need. This week, God will grant our desires as we work in line with His will and purpose for our lives in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. When you are a faithful servant you tend to enjoy the reward of service from those whom you serve. Listen to the words of the widow. “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD."    This widow wen...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 22, Day 1, Sunday, 24th May, 2026 TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Death Is Inevitable (1)

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TOPIC: STUDY ON 2 KINGS 4: Death Is Inevitable (1) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 13 - 15 John 10: 17 - 57 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Tim. 2:15  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." BIBLE READING: 2 kings 4:1.  "1. A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves”. Thinking Point: Physical death is a must, no one lives forever on earth. To God alone be all adoration for all His benefits lavished upon us since the beginning of this year. He deserves our praise forevermore, Amen. I welcome you to this week's devotion. This week, we will be digging out some lessons from the book of 2nd Kings chapter 4, and I pray that God will open our eyes and hearts to receive and even see beyond the letters in the chapt...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 7, Saturday, 23rd May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Protected (7)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Protected (7) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 10 - 12 John 10: 1 - 16 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Psalms 121:2-5. "2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand." Thinking Point: We are under God's watch Day and Night, exempted from evil. No matter the situation around our life we are exempted from every form of evil because He who watches over us neither sleep nor slumber. Hallelujah! God, our maker, is our saviour, deliverer, protector and helper. In the world over billions of souls live and exist but our crea...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 6, Friday, 22nd May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Healed (6)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Healed (6) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 8 - 9 John 10: 22 - 42 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:5. “5. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Thinking Point: God is our healer if we will diligently trust and obey Him by faith. This morning, whatever ailments troubling your health, by the power in the death and resurrection of Jesus, they are cast out of your system in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. Divine health is a believers meal. Healing is made available for every believer who puts their trust in God totally. God declared our healing and worked it out through Jesus Christ. Years before the coming of Jesus Christ God spoke thr...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 5, Thursday, 21st May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Peculiar (5)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: We Are Peculiar (5) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 6 - 7 John 10: 1 - 21 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: 1 Peter 2:9. "9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:" Thinking Point: You may not look like what God said concerning you but you are what He says. May the light of God within us shine for the world to see, reveal us as a solution to our generation in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. What God said concerning us may not look like what we are today but that is who we have been declared to be. God's words are spirit and life, in order words, every word of God contains life backed by His Spirit, so whatev...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 4, Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Above Only (3)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Above Only (3) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4 - 5 John 9: 1 - 41 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 28:13. "13. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:" Thinking Point: Above only is God's intention for those who remain obedient. Everything fighting God's intention and purpose for our lives will go down on our behalf in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. We will emerge to fulfill destiny in Jesus name, amen. Our creator created us to be like Him. We are created to be above only, to remain in high places, He said before creating you and I, "Let t...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 3, Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Freedom Mentality (3)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Freedom Mentality (3) One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 1 - 3 John 8: 48 - 59 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Isaiah 49:24-25. "24. Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? 15. But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children." Thinking Point: Freedom is largely a product of one's mentality, not just physical appearance. Whatever may be oppressing you and I, that keeps us awake all night, that put fear in our hearts, either debt, childlessness, joblessness, marital challenges, chaos in place of work, this morning, God is saying, it's over in our lives in Jesus mi...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 2, Monday, 18th May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Declare New Things (2)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Declare New Things (2) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 22 John 8: 31 - 47 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Isaiah 43:18-19 "18. Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 19. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Thinking Point: Since God declares a new thing we must declare it to fulfillment. Today, His presence will lead us into pleasant places, guide us into His will for our lives and make every crooked path straight for His Glory in Jesus'Mighty name, Ame. God's spoken words are His plans and purpose for our lives. His mandate for our lives is found in the Bible. We only need to locate which words are meant for u...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 21, Day 1, Sunday, 17th May, 2026 TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Fear Not (1)

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TOPIC: GOD'S SPOKEN WORDS: Fear Not (1) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 20 - 21 John 8: 12 - 30 MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:13. "13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I Believed, And Therefore Have I Spoken; We Also Believe, And Therefore Speak;" BIBLE READING: Isaiah 41:9-10. "9. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. 10. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Thinking Point: There may be situations troubling you, but God says, “Fear Not”. We give all the praises to the Lord our God for His faithfulness over our lives. To Him be all Honour and adoration in Jesus' Mighty name, amen. This week we shall be revealing the mind of God conc...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 6, Saturday, 16th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Diligent Worker (7)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Diligent Worker (7) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 18- 19 John 7: 18 - 8: 1 - 11. MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Romans 12:11. "11. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;" Thinking Point: Laziness isn't spirituality but disobedience to God's order of life. May the Lord reward all our efforts, and release His blessings beyond our effort in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. As we round up our study today on the topic 'Attribute To Develop As Christian, we focus on Diligent workers, not being lazy or jobless. God our Father is a worker who has not retired up till date Jesus confirmed it saying, "17. But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. John 5:17. Up till date God is still at work with us, in us and for us, so God is a diligent worker. Jesus worked while on earth and encouraged us ...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 6, Friday, 15th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Courage (6)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Courage(6) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 15 - 17 John 7: 1 - 17 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Thinking Point: Courage is the key that propels you to face the danger regardless of your fear. By the mercy of God today, God is coming to our aid, attending to those private issues devouring us up within like a pest in Jesus' mighty name, Amen. We are discussing ‘Attitude To Develop As Christian’ and our focus today is developing Courage in the race. Believers find it difficult to keep moving in the face of opposition, stumbling wall, criticism, lack of visibility and irrelevance. We tend to withdraw when things don't look like what God promised. Most times we see what is ahead as something we can't handle or face because of those who have gone t...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 5, Thursday, 14th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Patience (5)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Patience (5) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 12 - 14 John 6: 60 - 71 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Romans 5:3 - 4 "3. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4. And patience, experience; and experience, hope:" Thinking Point: Impatience breeds inexperience, but patience leads to experience and a great outcome The Spirit of the Lord will guide our path to His will, grant us the help to fulfil His purpose for our lives in Jesus' wonderful name, Amen. Attitude to develop as a Christian for today is patience - ability to wait for a process to end. Patience is the ability to wait calmly and tolerantly, often in the face of challenges or delays. It's about being steady and composed, even when things don't happen as quickly as you'd like. This attitude makes one look like a foo...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 4, Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Obedience (4)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Obedience (4) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 10 - 11 John 6: 25 - 59 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 28:1. "1. And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:" Thinking Point: Obedience to instruction is the significant difference between success and failure This morning, every burden of your heart is lifted off you, every unspeakable weight suppressing you is broken by the power in the name of Jesus, I decree peace over your life in Jesus' precious name, Amen. Every exploit in life begins with obedience to instruction. Instructions precedes every breakthrough in life. Obedience to God is unnegotiable in any spheres of one's life...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 3, Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Self - Control (3)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Self - Control (3) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 9 John 6: 1 - 24 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Genesis 39:7-9. "7. And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8. But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; 9. There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" Thinking Point: Self control is a virtue to cultivate and work towards not a gift of the Spirit. The Lord's presence go with us today, led us to the rightful place and direct us out of evil in Jesus mighty name, Amen Our focus has been, "Attitud...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 2, Monday, 11th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Humility Before Man (2)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Humility Before Man (2) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 7 - 8 John 5: 31 - 47 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: Luke 18:10-14. "10. Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." Thinking Point: Rating yourself better than others is a sign o...

Oluboye Emmanuel Ministry© Mobile Daily Devotional Week 20, Day 1, Sunday, 10th May, 2026 TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Humility To God (1)

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TOPIC: ATTRIBUTE TO DEVELOP: Humility To God (1) One Year Bible Reading: 1 Kings 4 - 6 John 5: 1 - 30 MEMORY VERSE: James 4:10. "6. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 7:14. "14. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Thinking Point: Humility before God is seeing ourselves as nothing without God. Happy new week to all in the name of Jesus. This week will attract the grace and mercy of God upon us in Jesus mighty name, Amen. This week we shall be studying "Attribute To Develop As A Christian". We shall be discussing Humility in different ways and we are starting with Humility to God. Humility to God is the sense of being own by God. Seeing God as the giver of everything we have and own. Humility to God simply means, ...