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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 3, Tuesday, 24 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR GOD’S REQUEST 2:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 3
Tuesday, 24 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR GOD’S REQUEST 2: TO TRUST HIM

Memory Verse: Gen. 17:1
“1 When Abram was Ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.”

Bible Reading: Gen. 22:1-3
“1 Now it came to pass after these things that  God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!”  And he said, “Here I am.”  
2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only   son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering  on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.”  
3 So Abraham rose early in the morning and  saddled his donkey, and took two of his young  men with him, and Isaac his son; and he split the  wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him.”
A wonderful and powerful story of the Bible that is better read than experience. God insisted on Abraham sending Ishmael away and gave Him the promised child, Isaac. It got to a point, God requested for the promise child, the only son Abraham has, Isaac. His wife, Sarah, must have been above One Hundred years of age as at then. The father must have been close to One Hundred and ten years and above, and God called to ask for the son as a sacrifice, how difficult was such a request from God? What God was simply asking from Abraham there was this, ‘can you trust me now?’
Abraham failed In trusting God by yielding to the advice of His wife about Hagar. God has proved Himself to be true to His word and now, He is testing the trust of Abraham if he is matured, and Abraham proved that, He is more mature in trusting God. He rose up early, took the needful and began the journey according to God’s instruction, and we all knew how it ended. What God want from us is to trust Him. To hold Him by His word. To believe that, what He says He will do, that’s what He will do.
No matter the situations, God wants us to trust Him. Prov. 3:5-7
“5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.  
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.”
Until we submit our reasoning to God, we won’t be able to walk with Him. Until we trust God above our experience, knowledge, wisdom and brainstorming, we can’t get the best of God. What God promised you might be delayed but with your trust in Him, it will come to pass. Keep following His instructions. Do not doubt what He promised you because, your trust in God is your connector to His promises. Trust Him above other things else and He will not disappoint you.
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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 2, Monday, 23 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR GOD’S REQUEST 1:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 2
Monday, 23 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR GOD’S REQUEST 1: BE BLAMELESS

Memory Verse: Gen. 17:1
“”1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.”

Bible Reading: Gen. 17:1-4
“1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.
2 And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” 
3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying: 
4 “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.
We all will be asking ourselves, How possible is it to be blameless? Can a mortal man be blameless? Can one be perfect before God? Yes, one can be blameless. One can walk with God perfectly and these can be made possible by living in God consistently. By listening to God’s instructions daily, pleasing the Lord with our ways of life. It is very important to know that, there are several covenants that God has with us (directly and indirectly) through our fathers, and this covenant can only be activated by walking blameless with God.
Father Abraham was called out of the land of Haran to go to the land of Canaan. He obeyed and made the journey, Gen. 12:1-4. He kept following the Lord’s command. Doing God’s will for eleven good years. But a time came when Sarah brought up an advice which seem good to man but not right to the Lord. Father Abraham gladly accepted the request without asking if God will be please with it, and this step made Abraham’s walk became blemish before God.
There are times we try changing situations our own way. When we seek for men’s advice and it seems perfect without consulting God’s mind about it. Truly, those steps brings what we desire but not what God desires for us. The next thirteen years of Abraham, after the birth of Ishmael, there was no record of God communicating with Father Abraham, Gen. 16:15 – 17:1. When He was ninty-nine years old, God called him to walk before Him and be perfect. What the Lord want from us is to, follow and learn His leading not the leading of men. What He sees as being blemish is, we forsaking His path for others path. When we walk away from God’s guidance we are prune to be mislead. Where have you been misled? What was that shortcut you’ve taken against God’s instructions? It will be better to turn back to God and let Ishmael walk away. All that God needs from you and I is to learn to trust Him and walk with Him. Can you be blameless?
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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 1, Sunday, 22 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 8:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 34, Day 1
Sunday, 22 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 8: TO EVERYONE

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Heb. 12:14
“14 Pursue peace with all  people, and holiness,  without which no one will see the Lord:”
The world would have been a better place if we all follow the Bible reading for today, but it’s a pity that, in Christiandom, peace is a thing of the past. Gossiping, grumbling, backbiting, malice and fighting, which are meant for the world is now norm of the church. If the church no more walk in peace with one another, how will the world experience peace? When our responsibility, as pacesetters is defeated, the world can’t be what God desired.
Romans 12:17-18
“17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for  good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is  possible, as much as depends on you, live  peaceably with all men.”
Revenge, paying evil for evil, rewarding good with wickedness has been the way of Christians. Caucus and circles in the house of God, even between men of God, anyone who doesn’t belong to your circles is seen as an enemy. But the way of the Lord us to “live at peace with all men”. Peace precedes Holiness. Without peace holiness is not possible. When you are not at peace with men, holiness can only be faked.
Our responsibility everyday is to be at peace with everyone around us. To desist from paying evil for evil. To fight every spirit that create conflicts between brethren and neighbours. Yes, anyone will take advantage of us but the  Holy Spirit will be there to  direct us. How responsible are you to your neighbours? Do you have a party you belong to where you destroy others in your church?
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live  peaceably with all men.”
May we be responsible in every areas of our lives in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 7 Saturday, 21 August 2021. YOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 7:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 7
Saturday, 21 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 7: TO OUR SUBORDINATE

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Colo. 4:1
“1 Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.”
A responsible Master will  be responsible to his servant or workers. Masters are to be honoured and respected, likewise, Masters are to respect their workers by fulfilling their promises.  Masters are to treat their workers the way they want to be treated by God, it is your responsibility. Many masters has presented themselves as small god, unapproachable, fearful boss, authoritative leader which is not meant to be. Always remember, a Master has the same God as the workers. A Master was once a worker, servant or a subordinate. That you were maltreated as a subordinate is not a reason to maltreat others. Be a responsible leader/Master.
Every subordinate will be free and raised some day. Apostle Paul was saying, treat your workers, subordinate, staffs justly and fairly. Your responsibility to them should not be denied. Their payment, respect, freedom of expression, cordial relationship, these and more are your responsibility to them. The way you treat them determine the growth of your establishment. If Naaman has treated his slaves badly, His healing wouldn’t have become a reality, 2 Kings 5:3 & 13. Your responsibility determine their availability to your progress. Be responsible to your workers as this is one of God’s requirements from you
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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 6, Friday, 20 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 6:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 6
Friday, 20 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 6: TO OUR BOSS/SUPERIORS

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Colo. 3:22-25
“22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters  according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as  men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing  God.
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,
24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the  inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
25  But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.”
1 Tim. 6:1-2
“1 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.
2 And those who have  believing masters, let them not despise them  because they are brethren, but rather serve  them because those who are benefited are  believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these  things.”
Every one desire to employ workers that will be productive, and that is the reason for payment, salary or call it wages. It’s the joy of a leader to have workers who submit and justify his payment. It’s our responsibility to be loyal to our bosses, our employers since we have a wage for every work done. Many staff are inactive, rendering eye service, and dishonours their employers and by these, they prove to be irresponsible employees and this is against God’s instructions. As we are responsible to others we need to be responsible to our employers also.
Apostle Paul speaking to the Colossians and Timothy said, obey your masters and serve them with a sincere heart. While doing this, you are doing it for God. God has ordained that employer to take care of your needs as you render your services which is your responsibility. Honouring your leaders is your responsibility. Being faithful to your leader as long as you are serving him/her is your responsibility. As this is done you are obeying the Lord’s instructions.
1 Tim. 5:18, 
“For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” The labour that is worthy of his/her wages is the responsible labourer, who meets up with his/her duties. Irresponsibility acts are as follow, unpunctual, absenteeism, laziness, complaining, giving excuses, and so on, God is aware of all these acts and He is not happy with such who indulge in them. If your superiors can’t make mention of you for a better opportunities, check if you have been responsible to him. Be responsible to your leaders no matter who they are and how their characters are.
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Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 5, Thursday, 19 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 5:

Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 5
Thursday, 19 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 5: TO OUR FAMILIES MEMBERS

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: 1 Tim. 5:8
“8 But if anyone does not provide for his own,  and especially for those of his household, he has denied  the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
You are not just a member of that family, you are there for a purpose. As a man or a woman, that family is your responsibility. You have a duty to fulfill. You are to impact that household of yours not to be a burden. You have a responsibility to carry out in that family of yours.
“8 If anyone doesn’t take care of his own relatives, especially his immediate family, he has denied the Christian faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” GW Version.
Your responsibility to your family is not all about finances or sending the children to school, No, it goes beyond that. The above version said, “If anyone doesn’t take care of his own relatives”, Upbringing of children, relating well with your family members, Teaching them respect and the way of the Lord is what the verse is talking about not just providing food on the table.
1 Sam. 8:1-5
“1 Now it came to pass when Samuel was old  that he made his sons judges over Israel.
2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in  Beersheba.
3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah,
5 and said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”
Many said Prophet Samuel failed not because of money but he couldn’t train his children well, Yes that’s true. But may I ask, where was Prophet Samuel’s wife when He is on duty? Doing mama mission? Wife of the prophet? When your husband is out, can you provide good character for the children? When the wife travels, will the children be in the hands of a good character provider at home? What are you providing for your family? Just money for food and chocolates? That’s the situation of the rich men. They lavish only currency on their children and they ended up becoming an addicted drug Baron. As a responsible member of that family, what has been your responsibility? You are in that family to make it better not to make it worst. Be responsible to your family.
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Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 4, Wednesday, 18 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 4:

Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 4
Wrdnesday, 18 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY: TO OUR SPOUSE

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Eph. 5:21-28.
“21 submitting to one another in the fear  of God.
22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 
23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 
24 Therefore, just as the  church is subject to Christ, so let the wives  be to their own husbands in everything. 
25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also  loved the church and gave Himself for her,
26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the  washing of water by the word, 
27 that He might  present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.”
Our next responsibility goes to our spouse, your Husband/wife. That man/woman you decided to live with, deserves some responsibility. Jesus, the husband to the church, loves the church regardless of her fault. The church derailed, misbehaved falls into diverse sins but Jesus, the Husband, still loves the church, so likewise, the husband has responsibility to overlook the shortcoming of the wife. It’s His responsibility to love the woman come what may, make sacrifices on her behalf and be a watch over her.
For the wife, every woman should know that, Jesus is the husband to the church so, the church can’t dictate to Jesus on what to do but can make request. The church submit to the leading of Jesus over her. Church can’t lead Jesus, it’s not possible, the church submit totally to Jesus which is the reason for diversity between church and Jesus presently. Every wife is to submit to the leadership of the husband. The mistake that we see in some homes is making the wife the head because she is the bread winner, No. Can the church be in charge of Jesus? Can the  church, with crowd of five million soul, direct Jesus to pray to her? It’s not possible, so, no matter how blessed a wife is, it’s to the glory of God and the glory of her husband. These are the responsibilities of the husband and the wife. They live together, share together, endure together,  enjoy together, reason together and make their secrets remain secret. They are to honour and respect one another. It’s their responsibility to protect and watch over their selves.
When one fails in his/her responsibility, it’s goes a long way to discourage the other. How responsible are you to your spouse? Do you find means of settling an argument or you keep finding whose fault it is? Be responsible to your spouse as the church and Jesus are responsible to each other. God bless you.
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Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 3, Tuesday, 17 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 3:

Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 3
Tuesday, 17 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY: TO OUR PARENT

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Ex. 20:12
“12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the  LORD your God is giving you.”
Most times, our responsibility is what determines the best of our lives. We might be serving God day and night, praying for servant of God and still be lacking the blessings of parent. God works with principles and all His principles are interwoven. 
2 Chronicles 20:20, said,
“20 So they rose early in the morning and went  out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they  went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”
To be establish is linked to your responsibility to God. Your prosperity depends on your responsibility to God’s servant but to live long is attached to responsibility to your parent.
When you are responsible to your parents, such as  listening to them,  taking care of them, blessing and meeting their needs, you are bringing to fulfilment the above scriptural portion by increasing your days on earth. The scripture never give reasons why we shouldn’t honour our parents. Your both parent is to be honored. You shouldn’t honour one and dishonour the other. You have to honour both. Many of us talk to them the way we desire. Address them as a kid, that is not our responsibility to them. We have to give them the honour due to them.
Let me say this, the honour that belong to parents shouldn’t be giving to God’s servant. Many take care of God’s servant and neglect their earthly parents. It’s God’s instructions for us to honour and obey them always, this is our responsibility. We need to obey God fully.
Eph. 6:1-3
“1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is  right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the  first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be  well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
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Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 2, Monday, 16 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 2:

Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 2
Monday, 16 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY: TO GOD’S SERVANT

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Heb. 13:17-18
“17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give  account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.
 
It’s a new week for us all in Jesus Precious name. Yesterday, we discussed about God being the first person we are responsible to. We were made to know that, we need to love the Lord, with all our heart, our soul and our strength. (Link for yesterday Devotional can be found below today’s message link).
Today, we are looking at the next person whom we owe our responsibility. They are God’s servant, Pastors whom the Lord set over us spiritually. Most often, we expect them to be Perfect and Holy men of God, who should have no  weaknesses, Yes. May I let you know, that can’t be possible without our own responsibility which is first, to pray for them. Apostle Paul made the request severally, to pray for them, 
2 Thess. 3:1-2
“1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as  it is with you,
2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and  wicked men; for not all have faith.”
1 Thess. 5:25
“25 Brethren, pray for us”
Christians criticizes God’s servants most times. We focus on their mistakes and propagate their faults but never lift our voices to hand them over to God. God’s servants sees our weaknesses, keeps them from other children of God but we see their faults and publicize it, they deserve our prayers and not criticism. We owe them that responsibility. We need to protect them with our prayers and not damage them.
Secondly, it’s our responsibility to also obey and be submissive to them, Apostle Paul said,
 “Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.” Our unsubmissive can lead them to do wrong as we all know they are human and can still be controlled by the flesh. We need to obey and submit to them as an encouragement. They may make mistakes but that should not be the reason to neglect their instructions.
It’s our responsibility to also respect them.
1 Thess. 5:12-13
“12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among  yourselves.
We owe God’s Servant these responsibilities for their work to be productive in our lives and for God. We shouldn’t be too judgemental but be prayerful, Obedient and Respect them, that’s our responsibility. May God help us to do these in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
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Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 1, Sunday, 15 August 2021. TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY 1:

Mobile Daily Devotional Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 33, Day 1
Sunday, 15 August 2021.

TOPIC: OUR RESPONSIBILITY: LOVING AND SERVICING GOD

Memory Verse: Roman 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”

Bible Reading: Deut. 6:5
“5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”
This week, we will be discussion about “Our Responsibility” which will cut across every areas of our life. In life, God should be first in everything. There’s no area of life that God shouldn’t be involved. When God is not involve, struggles are inevitable. I pray with you today, God will never be excluded in your life in Jesus Mighty Name.
God was revealing the responsibility of the  Israelite to them. He said, “you have to love the Lord your God with all your Heart, with all your Soul and with all your strength”. It’s our responsibility also to love the Lord wholehearted, what do I mean?  If You can’t sacrifice your heart, your soul and your strength to God, you are not fulfilling your responsibility to God. When there’s something in your life that you can’t let God have, you are not responsible enough to God. When you have some certain things you can’t release to God, you are not loving Him as expected. So therefore, it’s our responsibility to love God with everything He has bless us with.
Ex. 23:25
“25 “So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.”
Secondly, serving God is our responsibility. If men will not serve God who will? Will the animal stand to preach to human being? No one will stand to listen. So, if we will not respond to serving God we are denying Him our responsibility. When duty is not met reward is not deserved. Fulfilling these responsibility to God is what brings the attached promises to past in our life. How responsible are you to God?
 
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