THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST

DATE: Sunday, November 10, 2019.

THEME: Eyes of Understanding.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.”
Ephesians 1:19.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Ephesians 1:17-18.
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Eyes of understanding comprises of two major words: Eyes and Understanding. What is an eye? It is an organ that is sensitive to light, which it converts to electrical signals passed to the brain, by which means animals see. The visual sense. The ability to notice what others might miss. What is Understanding?
This is an emotional process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, which is subjective by its nature. It is also the ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge. A reconciliation of differences.
Therefore, when we combine eyes and understanding together, we arrived at the point of greatness and genuine leadership. In 1 Kings 3:9 of king Solomon pray a simple prayer saying: *”Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”*
More so, Understanding is to know and act accordingly for the purpose which it is given, which is the right application of knowledge. The testimony about young King Solomon as we have it in 1 Kings 3:28, “And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”
In conclusion beloved in Christ, Apostle Paul call our attention to the facts that when our eyes of understanding is enlighten, _”we will know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.”_ may you not fail in your calling and may the riches of God’s glory be your covering now and always in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you.
Till He returns or call you home, do remain in the power of His love.
*Jesus is coming very soon.*
Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will not fail God’s grace upon my life and His glory with mercy will I cherish forever.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, enlighten my eyes of understanding. That I may be able to attain your desire for my life and generations yet unborn. May I not fail in the life’s examination in Jesus name. Amen.

Yours in Christ,
B. J. Folorunsho.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST

DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

THEME: Why Were You Created. I.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 3:9.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Genesis 3:8-10.
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Many a times, we lose focus and got caught up in the web of this present world and age. We are seen running the competitive battle of superiority, of who is the most influential or who is in charge. The desire to rule and subject others to our bidding consumed us. Forgetting the reason why we were created.
Beloved, why were you created? Can you fathom it? Do you constantly call to mind, the reason for your existence? If not, do consciously reflect on it. Meanwhile, Holy Spirit spoke through Apostle Paul in our memory verse, by revealing the ancient mystery that is hid in God from the beginning of the world, which is to *”Fellowship with mankind.”* God desire fellowship with you and I, He wants a constant communication and fellowship.
Furthermore, our today’s text gives us the picture of God seeking for mankind’s fellowship, saying: *”And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?”* Dear friend, God is still seeking for your continual attention, through Prayers, Bible study, Souls winning, Care for the Needy, and if you are yet to know Him, call Him today to reveal Himself to you.
Conclusively, God created mankind for fellowship, he seeks communion with man.(Genesis 3: 9) In fellowship there is visitation, there is exchange of gifts. And do know that Satan will bow, your enemies will fade away, boldness will reign in place of fear. May you receive the grace to live a fulfill life in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you.
Till He returns or call you home, do remain in the power of His love.
*Jesus is coming very soon.*
Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I am created for glory and honor. Nothing will break my fellowship with God.

PRAYER POINT:
Father Lord, I need your presence always, help me to live for you. And to continually fellowship with you, never to depart from your presence in Jesus name. Amen.

Yours in Christ,
B. J. Folorunsho.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST

DATE: Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

THEME: Oh Lord, For Thy Mercies’ Sake.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.”
Psalms 6:4.

TODAY’S TEXT:
1 Timothy 1:12-14.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
According to Wiktionary definition, Mercy is the act of relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. It is forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate. It is a tendency towards forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Meanwhile, mercy is a free gift from God. And it is meant to be one of God’s children many virtues. A blessing to whoever you give it to, something to be thankful for, when you receive it, because not everybody give it. The more reason brother Paul says, *”I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, Who hath enabled me…a blasphemer, a persecutor, but obtained I mercy.”*
However, every sin committed, brings about condemnation and qualifies one for death before God. For the scripture declared in Romans 6:23 saying; _”For the wages of sin is death…”_ This condemnation is upheld by Satan, the accuser of the brethren before God, in order that all may perish through sin. Even after salvation, many a times, we find ourselves in besetting sins, to which the accuser immediately report so as to lose our salvation in Christ. Beloved, just like David, when we realized our sinful state, it is expected of us to cry out to God saying, _”Oh Lord, not for your justice, but for your mercy sake.”_
Finally, another scripture declared the divine principle that says, *”Mercy prevailed over judgement.”* Nevertheless, God’s wrath is calmed when mercy speaks. Sin brings about damnation, justice brings about judgement, while mercy brings about redemption. May the Lord remember mercy concerning your case in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you.
Till He returns or call you home, do remain in the power of His love.
*Jesus is coming very soon.*
Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I plead for mercy. Mercy of God, will speak for me.

PRAYER POINT:
Merciful Father, please remember mercy. For your mercy sake, take away every works of the enemies that militates against my life in Jesus name. Amen.

Yours in Christ,
B. J. Folorunsho.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST

DATE: Monday, November 4, 2019.

THEME: Divine Instrument. II.

MEMORY VERSE:
“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.”
Acts 9:15.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Romans 9:21-23.
“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the last part of this series, we saw that divine instruments are men and women God used at one point in time. And that God chooses His instruments, He equipped them, He guides them to perform His pleasure and guard them against fiery and fiercely attacks from the enemies.
However, God uses His instruments as He pleases. He has the sole right to use anyone, Pharaoh, Ai (a small town), Nebuchadnezzar, Amalekites, Philistines and many others were used by God to chastised the erring Israelites. While Moses, Joshua, David, Nehemiah and many more were used positively.
Meanwhile, in our memory verse, God affirmatively declared that, Paul is a chosen vessel, to bear the name of Jesus before Gentiles, kings and people of Israel. Just as the Potter has power over the clay to make a vessel of honour and that of dishonour.
Conclusively, a question is asked from our today’s text, _What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known?_ By enduring with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory. Which vessel are you? Vessel of Wrath or vessel of Mercy? May God use you for His pleasure and glory in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you.
Till He returns or call you home, do remain in the power of His love.
*Jesus is coming very soon.*
Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I am a vessel of God’s Mercy and honour.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you have the power to decide every man’s fate in life. Please Lord, make me a vessel of your mercy and of honour in Jesus name. Amen.

Yours in Christ,
B. J. Folorunsho.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST

DATE: Friday, November 1, 2019.

THEME: Divine Instrument. I.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.”
Isaiah 41:12.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Isaiah 41:15-16.
“Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Instrument can be describe as a tool, that is use to perform or achieve a set goal. Such as: a device used to produce music, a measuring or displaying device, a tool, or an implement. It can also be regarded under law, as a legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power or will. And above all, a person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
The scripture has the record of men and women, who merit the status of divine instruments; that God used at one point in time, many were used positively and some were used negatively as it pleased God, all for His pleasure and glory. Beloved in Christ Jesus, just like Isaiah, God is ready to use you, to shake and scattered the kingdom of darkness. And bring about a great positive change in conduct, character and way of life of men and women, who were once in darkness.
However, to be a divine instrument, it is God that choose, equipped and set the course of action for immediate deployment of His pleasure to an individual or a group. Meanwhile, there are conditions or basic requirements, that qualifies you for an assignment from God, be it positive or negative use.
Conclusively, dear friend, do know that many antagonist will surely arise, many lies, temptations, trials and propaganda will come to play, but be rest assured that God will see you through, as you wait on Him. At last, when you seek for the evil personnel that ran against you, you will not find them, for the scripture says; _”They that war against you shall be as nothing.”_ May the good Lord continue to use you now and always in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you.
Till He returns or call you home, do remain in the power of His love.
*Jesus is coming very soon.*
Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I am an efficient and reliable instrument in the hands of the Almighty God.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are the All-knowing God. You know my frailty and abilities, Oh Lord, please help me fit into your plan for my generation and the generations yet unborn in Jesus name. Amen.

Yours in Christ,
B. J. Folorunsho.