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January 30,2026 Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Acts 10:38; Genesis 1:28; John 15:5; Mark 16:20; Isaiah 1:18–19 From time immemorial, God has never called any man into ministry to function alone. The pattern of God has always been partnership—with Himself first, and then with people. Ministry was never designed to be a one-man journey. The Scripture tells us that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him” (Acts 10:38). Though Jesus was fully anointed, the Bible makes it clear that the presence of God with Him was essential to the manifestation of that anointing. Anointing is not merely what you carry; it is what is released and operated through you. For any operation to succeed, the Demonstrator and the Operator must be present. Power flows best where partnership exists. Therefore, it is an aberration to attempt ministry alone—isolated, disconnected, and frui...

January 29,2026 Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; John 4:21–24; Romans 10:13–15; Revelation 7:9 Cross-cultural missions lie at the very heart of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Our Lord Jesus Christ clearly established this mandate when He declared, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). This command was not selective, regional, or cultural—it was global. In Acts 1:8, Jesus further revealed the divine pattern and progression of missions: “You shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.” This pattern shows that the work of Christ is not centripetal—drawing people continually to one center—but centrifugal, moving outward with purpose, power, and passion to the nations. The gospel is meant to advance, crossing boundaries of culture, language, and geography. Under Judaism, worship was centralized. Every Jew was required to journey to Jerusalem for worship, and even proselytes were expected t...

January 27,2026 Romans 5:8; Romans 4:5; Galatians 2:11–16; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Peter 3:15–16; Revelation 12:11. The justification of humanity, accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is a truth every believer must deliberately study and personally understand. It should not remain something we only hear from a preacher or teacher. As we receive from others, we are also called to build ourselves up in the truth, so that we may in turn strengthen and help others (2 Timothy 2:15; Jude 1:20). We concluded yesterday by affirming that there is nothing to add to our salvation. Scripture makes it clear that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). This means salvation was already made available even at the time of our misdeeds—though we were unaware of it. This is why the gospel is called good news: it is based entirely on what Christ has already accomplished for humanity, not on what humanity must accomplish for God (John 19:30)....

January 26,2026 Psalm 32:1–2; Romans 4:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 1:16; Colossians 2:14–15; 2 Corinthians 5:19; John 3:16–18 The way humanity—and even religious institutions—often perceives God’s judgment and righteousness in this present age of grace calls for sober reflection. Many interpretations of God’s Word still lean heavily on condemnation, whereas Scripture clearly reveals God’s heart of mercy and justification through faith. David declared, “Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity” (Psalm 32:2). This reveals a profound truth: in God’s reckoning, such a person is seen as having no sin at all—not because they never sinned, but because their sin is no longer counted against them. The Apostle Paul reinforces this truth when he writes: “But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness” (Romans 4:5). This aligns perfectly with the testimony of Scripture that “while we were still sinners,...

January 25,2026 Key Scriptures: Genesis 11:1–9; Acts 2:1–12, 16–18; 1 Corinthians 12:7–11; 14:2, 22; Revelation 19:10 It is always a privilege to bring you inspired teachings as the Lord leads us. For more enriching and edifying topics, please visit our blogs at www.apostolicchargeministry.wordpress.com or www.apostolicchargeministry.blogspot.com. This devotional focuses primarily on the person and work of Christ. Today, we address a vital spiritual activity among believers—the gift of tongues—a subject that is often misunderstood, neglected, criticized, or even demonized, and in some denominations, denied any experiential expression. We have previously noted that no tongue is superior to another. At the Tower of Babel, humanity once shared a unified language, which God confounded due to disobedience (Genesis 11:1–9). If God scattered languages then, He is fully able to restore perfect understanding—whether at the resurrection or by divine enablement—so that each person understands the...

January 22,2026 The Scriptures testify concerning our Lord Jesus Christ that He “loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows” (Psalm 45:7; Hebrews 1:9). This divine order reveals Heaven’s standard: righteousness is loved, iniquity is hated. How then can one claim to be a child of God—much less a minister of the gospel—and yet love filthiness above righteousness? How can anyone who professes Christ set affection on things beneath the heavens rather than on realities that endure forever? This is nothing short of a grave misplacement of priorities. The Scriptures warn us clearly: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world… the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (1 John 2:15–17). In our day, the frequency with which scandals involving supposed servants of God are publicized has brought grief and shame to the Church. The bod...

January 21,2026 There are ways of reading the Scriptures that will always be counterproductive if they shape our approach to God’s Word. Scripture is not merely a text to be analyzed; it is the Word of God and must be approached as an act of worship. Since true worship must be offered in spirit and in truth, our engagement with the Scriptures must also follow this divine order (John 4:23–24). We must not read the Scriptures with wrong motives, such as the following: Reading to Find Fault in the Scriptures When a person approaches God’s Word with the intention of finding errors or contradictions, they unknowingly invite the spirit of error. Such a posture breeds doubt and opens the door for lies against the truth of God. The Scriptures are not to be judged by human wisdom; rather, they judge us (Hebrews 4:12; Romans 3:4). Reading to Justify or Defend a Wicked Lifestyle Some read the Bible to find arguments that excuse a life contrary to God’s will. Remember, even the devil knows ...

January 20,2026 The initial deposit of the Holy Spirit is received the very day a believer is baptized in the Holy Ghost. This deposit is a gift from God, freely given. However, as children of God, we are instructed to stir up that gift, and one of the primary ways we do so is by speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit does not operate by suspending our senses, as some once believed. When you received the Holy Ghost, you were fully aware that something supernatural was happening—an utterance coming through your tongue. Interestingly, you can choose to stop speaking, even while you still sense the prompting to continue. This shows that the Spirit works with us, not instead of us. Think of it this way: the Holy Spirit brings you to the tap, and the water begins to flow by His prompting. After that initial experience, He may simply remind or nudge you to speak again—but you must respond. From my personal experience, I continued speaking until I felt a release, and it became such ...

January 18,2026 Romans 3:23; Genesis 1:26; John 1:4; John 6:63; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Hebrews 1:3 The Scripture in Romans 3:23 gives a clear summary of what took place in Eden when Adam fell: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Man’s fall was not merely a moral failure; it was a loss of glory—separation from the original image and likeness in which God created humanity. We established earlier that the words spoken from the Scriptures are spirit and life (John 6:63). Today, we look further into what the spoken Word of God is capable of accomplishing. The gospel we preach is not ordinary speech; it is light. It is “the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4). “Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” — 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV) When the gospel is spoken and believed, the i...

January 17,2026 “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:4–5). This profound truth reveals that the life within Christ is the very light of humanity. Our illumination, direction, and victory flow from the life that is in Him. Jesus further confirms this mystery when He declares, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). What a revelation! The Word of God, when spoken, carries spiritual substance and releases life. Though written Scripture is powerful and inspired, spoken words activate and manifest what is written. It is in speaking that the Word is transformed into spirit and life in our daily experiences. The Scriptures also teach us, “The first man Adam became a living soul; the last Adam became a life-giving Spirit” (1 Corinthians 15:45). Christ, the last Adam, is not only alive—He gives life. Therefore, His Word today is a life-dispens...

January 16,2026 1 Corinthians 12:1–11,Acts 2:17–18,1 Corinthians 12:4–7,1 Corinthians 14:12 John 16:13–14 It is a wonderful privilege for believers to fellowship together, especially in the Word of God. Today, let us carefully consider 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, paying close attention to the words the Holy Spirit inspired Apostle Paul to use in explaining His operations among believers. The Scripture declares: “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:4). Then in verse 7, Paul makes a striking statement: “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” Notice that the Scripture does not say “the gifts of the Spirit are given to every man,” but rather “the manifestation of the Spirit.” This teaches us an important truth: the Holy Spirit Himself carries the full package of divine ability. When He comes to dwell in a believer, He does not distribute pieces of Himself. Rather, He dwells in fullness, and He alone decides how and whe...

January 15,2026 From the earliest days of God’s dealings with His people, written communication has been a vital instrument for revealing His will, preserving truth, and guiding His people. One of the primary ways the early apostles communicated with the churches was through epistles—letters written to convey sound doctrine, shape godly character, correct errors, build up believers, and offer counsel and encouragement to the body of Christ. Indeed, the final book of Scripture, Revelation, is itself an epistle addressed to seven churches, given by the Lord through His servant John (Revelation 1:11). Long before this, the pattern of divine writing began with Moses, who received the Ten Commandments written by the finger of God when he descended from Mount Sinai (Exodus 31:18; Deuteronomy 9:10). This reveals that writing has always been central to God’s method of instruction and covenantal communication. The apostle Paul clearly stated one of the purposes of these inspired writings: ...

  January 12,2026 There is nowhere in Scripture where believers are instructed to work their way into being “in Christ.” What the Word reveals clearly is that becoming a believer involves a response of faith, but being placed in Christ is an act of God the Father. To become a believer, Scripture teaches that we must confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9–10). This confession grants us access, but it is the Father Himself who establishes us in Christ. As the apostle Paul declares, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1:30). Our faith responds to God’s call, but our position in Christ is entirely the Father’s gracious work. For any person to be in Christ and thus become a new creation, where old things pass away and all things become new (2 Corinthians 5:17), it is the Father who permits and performs this divine placement. Jesus Christ provided the blood—His finished work on the cross—through wh...

January 14,2026 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; Romans 1:16; Romans 10:9–10; Galatians 1:6–9 For clarity and spiritual understanding, the Scriptures plainly declare—through the apostle Paul—the gospel that was preached to us, which we received, in which we now stand, and by which we are saved. This truth must never be forgotten. Paul warns that if we do not hold firmly to the gospel preached to us, our belief becomes vain (1 Corinthians 15:1–2). From this passage, we see two categories of believers: -Those who believe and stand in the true gospel. -Those who believe in vain. The gospel is meant to progressively become the believer’s possession through a clear spiritual process: -The gospel is preached. -It is received by faith. -The believer stands firmly in it. -Salvation is experienced and sustained. The gospel that is preached is potent and effective because the true gospel—the preaching of the cross—is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). When this gospel is...

January 11,2026 What a beautiful privilege it is that our paths have crossed on this journey of life. I am grateful that you are reading this brief exhortation on whatever platform the Lord, by His mercy, has made available. I am simply a recipient of grace—called into service and committed to pursuing that calling as the Lord leads. My prayer is that you, too, will embrace the responsibility to be a blessing wherever God has placed you, in Jesus’ name. Today, my earnest desire is that you walk in understanding and be firmly grounded in the Lord. I pray that your heart will not be shaken, but strengthened and established in your calling to the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please hold these truths dearly: 1. You Are Saved by the Power of God Salvation is not a future hope but a present reality. If you have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are saved—fully and completely—and eternal life already dwells within you. Your journey in eternal life has begun now, not...

January 10,2026 Ministry begins with God long before it ever begins with a minister. We are not owners of the work; we are co-workers with God. The vineyard belongs to Him, and He alone determines who is called, when they are called, and how long they labor. Some are sent at the first hour, others at the third, sixth, ninth, and even the eleventh hour—yet all are called into the same vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). Because the work is God’s, we must labor diligently and faithfully, knowing that the ministry must outlive us. When we are gone, others will surely take up the same tools—your hoe, your cutlass, your watering can—and continue the work. This truth should produce humility, not rivalry; faithfulness, not possessiveness. Why then do some cling to the work as though it were theirs? Why the boasting, the control, the insistence on ownership simply because you were there first or because the work bears a name you registered? Many have received similar mandates and similar callings....

January 9,2026 Ephesians 4:8, 11–13,Romans 1:9–12,1 Thessalonians 3:10,Acts 20:27, 32,Colossians 1:28–29,Romans 10:17 In many of Apostle Paul’s writings, a recurring burden is clearly revealed—his deep desire to appear before the people of God, not merely for evangelism, but for the edifying and strengthening of the saints. This dimension of ministry is central to the purpose for which the fivefold ministry was established. At Christ’s ascension, the Scripture records that “He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). These gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—were not given for display or personal acclaim, but “for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). Among the many reasons Paul longed to visit the churches, two stand out prominently—reasons he prayed earnestly over and repeatedly emphasized in his epistles: 1. To See the Saints Paul desired to see the sai...

t January 7,2026 Key Scriptures:Colossians 1:25–27,Romans 11:17–25,Revelation 11:1–2,Luke 14:21–23 Matthew 28:19–20,John 3:18,Luke 15:17–24 The mystery of the Gentile world being grafted into the Holy Vine is often treated lightly, yet it was a matter of immense significance in the counsels of heaven. That God would open the door wide and invite all nations into His covenant was not incidental—it was central to His eternal plan. Apostle Paul speaks of this divine assignment when he says that he became a minister  “according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God” (Colossians 1:25).  This mystery, once hidden, is now revealed: Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Scripture is not merely a collection of moral instructions; it is a progressive revelation of what the Lord desires us to understand before the end of the age. Until a man truly knows what God has done in Christ, he may trivialize or downplay it. We are livi...

December 5,2025 There is a divine focus and spiritual domain that Christ desires every believer to attain, and this journey begins with knowledge. Scripture affirms this in Philippians 1:9: “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.” However, there is a higher peak of spiritual growth—one that surpasses mere knowledge. This is the point where we know the love of Christ that passes knowledge. As revealed in Ephesians 3:18–19, “That you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” This truth teaches us that knowledge, no matter how vast, is incomplete without the love of Christ. Knowledge alone can inform us, but only the love of Christ can transform us. The love of Christ reshapes our perspective, even toward those the world labels as enemies. When the love of God is shed ...

January 4,2025 Key Scriptures: Ephesians 3:3–11; Ephesians 1:9–10; 1 Corinthians 2:6–10; James 1:5; Colossians 2:2–3 The Word of God is inexhaustible; it is ever fresh and new. Each day unveils deeper dimensions of God’s eternal counsel. It is a privilege and a grace to continually explore this newness. I strongly sense that the Lord is leading us into a series of teachings from Ephesians chapter 3, a chapter rich with revelation concerning our identity and calling in Christ. Yesterday, we established that the truths revealed in this chapter are our present reality, not a distant promise. Today, we look more closely at one profound expression used by the Holy Spirit—the manifold wisdom of God—and why it defines who we are now as believers. The apostle Paul declares in Ephesians 3:10, “To the intent that now…” This phrase is crucial. It emphasizes now, not tomorrow, not in the future. Now, through the Church, the manifold wisdom of God is to be made known to principalities and powe...