His Voice Devotional

Text : Luke 15:31  “His father told him, ‘My child, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.   Another character that is rarely reviewed in this all-revealing story of the prodigal son is the elder brother. The elder brother who had been very diligent at home, came back from the field to meet a feast thrown in honour of his prodigal brother. He was totally disappointed in his father who lavished his love on an undeserving son.  The older son became angry and wouldn’t go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead with him. Luke 15:28. He said to his father, ‘Listen! All these years I’ve worked like a slave for you. I’ve never disobeyed a command of yours. Yet you’ve never given me so much as a young goat for a festival so I could celebrate with my friends. Luke 15:29. Like the elder brother, we sometimes  murmur and complain when we see good things happen to backsliding Christians who managed to trace their steps back to the Lord. The car...

Text : 1 Peter 3:10-11   " He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. To love life and see good days you must turn from evil and do good. It is not enough to turn away from evil, you must also do good. You must be doing the two concurrently, that is, departing from evil, and doing good.  One fateful day, David and his men had just returned from the land of the Philistines, all to find that the enemy had invaded Ziklag (his base) and burned it with fire. They took captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way. (1 Samuel 30:1). David inquired of the Lord if he should pursue, overtake and recover all that the enemy had carried away. The Lord answered him: ""Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all." While Davi...

Text : *1 Peter 3:10-11*   "He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. Today, we shall begin to consider God's demands for those who truly love life, and who love to see good days.  *Life* in our study text is not referring to life which is the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing. Life here is actually referring to the higher life which is  God's kind of life (Zoe). So, if you love God's life which is full of vitality and wholeness, and if you love to see good days then you must: 1.refrain your tongue from evil,  2.refrain your lips from speaking deceit.(hypocrisy). 3.turn away from evil and do good; and  4.seek peace and pursue it. The above are the four cardinal points to life and good days.  Firstly, God would have lovers of life and lovers of good days to refrain from speaking ev...

Text : Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Life has a way of shaking even the strongest foundations. Unexpected storms arise, fear, uncertainty, or pain—and we often find ourselves grasping for stability. But Psalm 46:1 offers a powerful truth: our stability is not found in our circumstances, but in our God. The Psalmist did not say God will provide us a place of refuge, he says, God is our refuge. How very comforting this is.  When the psalmist calls God our refuge, he paints the picture of a safe shelter—a fortress where we can run and find protection. In the ancient world, cities had fortified walls and strongholds where people could flee for safety during battle.  Likewise, God invites us to take refuge in Him when life feels overwhelming. He doesn’t merely offer peace from afar; He is the place of peace. The verse continues—He is also our strength. When our own strength runs dry, His power sustains us. He doesn’t just give us a po...

TEXT: Luke 5:13. “And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately the leprosy left him.” In Luke 5, we meet a man overwhelmed not just by disease, but by isolation. Leprosy in biblical times wasn’t just a health condition—it was a life sentence of exclusion. Lepers were untouchable, shunned from society, and left to suffer alone. But then comes Jesus. When the leper approached Jesus, he didn't demand healing—he simply says, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” That’s faith. He believed Jesus can heal, and he thrust himself to His mercy. Jesus in His response did something shocking: He touched him. Jesus could have healed with a word (which He  often did), but here, He chooses *touch* —a deliberate, compassionate gesture that spoke louder than words.  In that moment, Jesus defies cultural norms and religious barriers to affirm the man's dignity, worth, and belovedness. He said, “I will; be clean.” This is the heart of Jesus. ...

TEXT: Luke 5:5. Simon answered, “Master, we have worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I’ll lower the nets.” Peter and his fellow fishermen were exhausted. They had spent the entire night doing what they knew best — fishing — yet their nets were empty. Their strength had failed, their skill had produced nothing, and their hopes were probably dashed. Then Jesus,  told them to do the very thing they had already tried: “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” From a human perspective, Jesus’ instruction made little or no sense. Daytime was not ideal for fishing, and they had already proven that no fish were to be found. Yet Peter responded with one of the most powerful declarations of faith in Scripture: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” That simple statement reveals deep trust. Peter chose to shift from relying on his experience to relying on Jesus’ authority. Obedience to Jesus didn’t erase Peter’s fatigue, but it positio...

TEXT: John 3:17. “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” The way some Christians go about their business, you will assume what they have received from the Lord is the ministry of condemnation. Beloved, this is strictly the devil's prerogative, don't have a share in it.  Revelation 12:10  says,  “For the accuser of our brethren… has been cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.” —  As children of God, we must never forget the nature of the kingdom we belong to. *Christ came not to condemn, but to save. His mission was to lift the fallen, heal the broken, and restore the lost. If we claim to follow Him, our words and actions should reflect His heart of mercy and grace.*  It is easy to point fingers at others, to highlight their weaknesses, or to remind them of their failures. But that is not the ministry God has given us. The ministry of condemnation does not belong to the ...

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:15  You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God's people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, Stephanas happened to be the first convert of Apostle Paul in Achaia. According to first Corinthians chapter  1 verse 16, Paul baptized only Stephanas and his household.  At the end of Apostle Paul's letter in first Corinthians chapter 16, he commended  Stephanas and two other saints who have committed and devoted themselves to ministering to the saints.  _I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us._ (1 Corinthians 16:15-16) Apostle Paul further emphasized the devotions of these three saints:   _I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fort...

TEXT:  Romans 6:18:  *“And, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.”*  Freedom is one of the most powerful desires  of man. We long to be free—from guilt, shame, fear, expectations, and to be free from the chains of sin.  But this freedom isn’t just about walking away from sin—it’s about walking into something new. Paul says we are now slaves of righteousness. At first glance, that word slave may sound harsh. But in this context, it means being totally devoted to a new Master—Jesus Christ—who leads us not into bondage, but into life, purpose, and holiness. We are not freed to do whatever we want. We are freed to do what we were created to do: love, obey, and reflect God. This is true freedom—the kind that doesn’t destroy us like sin does, but transforms us.  *Remember that you are no longer bound by the power of sin. It may tempt you, but it no longer owns you.*  Let's consider what it means to be a "slave of righteousness."...

TEXT:  Romans 6:16: " Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?" This verse is a reminder that neutrality is a myth. The truth is, in every important matter of life, there is no middle ground. A number of times, we have the illusion that we are the masters of our own lives. We may think we're independent, making our own choices and decisions, but Paul says plainly: *you are serving someone—either sin or God, there's no middle ground.*  When you consistently choose sin—whether through pride, lust, bitterness, selfishness, anger or any other disobedience—you are not just making mistakes; you are placing yourself under the rule of sin. And Paul doesn’t sugarcoat the consequences: "sin... leads to death." But there is another way. We can choose to submit ourselves to God, walking in obedience to His Word,...

TEXT:1  Corinthians 10:24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being When you truly love your neighbor and the brethren, you will always seek their well being, and not only yours.  As a true child of God, you must not say, "I don't care whose gut is hurt" or " I don't care what people feel about what I say or do". While you must not be a man-pleaser, you must not also offend people by how you live your life. By this, God wants you to always seek the interest of your neighbor and the brethren within the body of Christ.  For instance  1 Corinthians 8:13 says, "...if what I eat causes another believer to sin, I will never eat meat again as long as I live—for I don't want to cause another believer to stumble." He further encouraged believers not to give offense *" Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the pr...

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13  No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Today, we shall be looking at one of the temptations that overtook the Israelites in the wilderness on their way to the promised land.  Amongst the temptations the Israelites fell into are *IDOLATRY* and  *FORNICATION* . The scripture recorded that 24,000 souls died in just one day because of these sins, (Numbers 25:9). 1 Corinthians 10: 8 recorded 23,000.  Let's quickly look at the first one which is  Idolatry. Idolatry is not just limited to worshipping or bowing down to idols, it also mean putting anyone or anything above God in devotion, trust or priority.   *To know if you are an idolater, you only need to ask yourself one simple question: What is that one thing that I trust in, devote...

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13  No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Temptation as used in the context of first Corinthians chapter 10, refers to an enticement to sin; whether arising from preconceived desires or from the outward circumstances. This temptation refers  to moral and spiritual temptation- that is, the pull towards sin or desire to sin. The Lord, through Apostle Paul highlighted  diverse temptations that the Israelites fell into during their journey to the promised land  in  first Corinthians 10:1- 10. He is therefore using their examples to admonish us, so that we will not fall into the same temptations. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.(1 Corinthians 10:...

TEXT: Luke 17:26. “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man...” In the days of Noah, people were eating, drinking, marrying and going about  life as usual. In the days of Lot, they were buying, selling, planting, building, just  normal daily routines. Nothing out of the ordinary. But Jesus uses these very activities to make a startling point: life was business as usual until judgment fell suddenly. The warning isn’t about the evils of eating or marrying or working,  it’s about spiritual unawareness. The people of Noah’s and Lot’s days weren’t paying attention to the signs of God's coming judgment. They were so absorbed in the immediate, - their plans, pleasures, and priorities so much so that they missed the greater spiritual reality unfolding around them. And Jesus says: “So it will be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.” This isn’t just a prophetic word about the distant future. It’s a word for today. The call here isn’t to...

TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1. “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” Life will always bring moments when we feel cornered. When options seem few and fear knocks loudly on our door. In 2 Kings 4, we meet a widow caught in one of such moments.  Her husband, a faithful servant of the Lord (who obviously didn't know his privileges in the Lord), had died. Debt had mounted, and now a creditor was coming to enslave her two sons as redemption of collateral. She had every reason to be a worrier. Her husband was gone. Her finances were in ruins. Her children were at risk. And yet, instead of collapsing under fear, she rose as a warrior—not in her own strength, but by taking her burden directly to the man of God, Elisha, trusting in the God of her husband.  *It's either you are a Worrier or a Warrior? You can’t be both at the same time.*  This woman shows us a critical truth. She could have sta...

Text :  Matthew 6:30 "If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will He not much more clothe you—you of little faith?" Trusting the God Who cares for the smallest things is the best thing you can do for yourself. In today's text, Jesus continues His teaching on worry. He draws our attention to something as seemingly insignificant as grass. Grass is temporary, common, and fleeting. Yet He tells us that even grass is adorned by God Himself. If God takes time to dress the earth in beauty, in things that are so temporary, how much more will He care for those created in His image? When we worry about provision, what we will eat, what we will wear, how we will make ends meet—Jesus reminds us: "Look at what God does for things that don’t even last. Don’t you think He’ll do more for you, His child?" This is not a call to passivity, but to faith—a deep, rooted trust that your Heavenly Father sees your nee...

Text : Matthew 6:27: Can any of you add a single hour to the length of your life by worrying?*  In this simple but piercing question, Jesus challenged one of humanity’s deepest habits: *worry* . Worry is something we all experience. Whether it's about finances, relationships, health, the future, or even things we can't quite name — anxiety can quietly take root in our minds and steal our peace. But Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, asks us to pause and to think or reflect on this question. What does worry really accomplish? Can it make us live longer? Can it solve the problem? Can it bring peace or clarity? The answer, of course, is no. Worry has never added a single moment to anyone’s life. In fact, it often steals from it— not just  in hours, but in joy, focus, and spiritual growth. Worry is often fueled by the illusion that we’re in control — or that we should be. Jesus lovingly reminds us that the One who holds the world also holds our tomorrow. When we shift our eyes fro...

Text :Luke 8:43–44  " And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped." From the beginning, God made it clear that blood is not just a fluid — it carries life itself. In Leviticus 17:11, God tells us that the life of the flesh is in the blood. Without blood, the body cannot live. When blood is lost, life is drained. This is not just a physical truth, it's a spiritual one. There was a particular unnamed woman in the gospel accounts, she suffered from a condition that caused her to bleed continuously. For twelve long years, life was draining from her body day by day. She was not just physically weak— she was socially isolated, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually burdened. According to the law, her condition made her ceremonially unclean. She couldn’t touch others or be touched. She was losing more than blood — she was losing l...

Text :1 Corinthians  6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.*  The scripture made it very clear that you once operated in the capacity of one  or many of the above description before. *But you were washed, you were sanctified, and you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.*  The Lord did three things for you the moment you confessed Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.  *Firstly, you were washed.*  For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we ...

Text :1 Corinthians  6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.*  It is very important for you to always take God's word seriously and to consider every bit of it closely. God meant every bit of inspiration and instruction He has given  us through his Prophets and Apostles. One of such inspirations and instructions is what we have in our study text. It is clearly and explicitly stated in God's word that the unrighteous shall not inherit God's kingdom. This is quite scary when you closely consider the list that makes up the unrighteous. You will realize that though you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, yet you may likely fall within the list that makes up the unrighteous. This ought not to be.  You must th...

Text : Matthew 12:36. “But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every idle word they have spoken.” Jesus’ words are clear and sobering. He meant every word He says and He says what He meant. In the same vein, He expects all His followers to say what they meant. He wants our words to carry power the same way His does. In His teachings, He made us to know that what we say matters. He didn't want us to say any Idle word. Idle words are not just meaningless chatter; they can reflect the condition of the heart. Paul reinforces this in Ephesians 5:4, warning against “obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking,” which are not fitting for those who belong to Christ.  As followers of Jesus Christ, our speech should be purposeful, life-giving, and seasoned with grace Colossians 4:6 says Col 4:6 says, *Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.* Idle words, — gossip, sarcasm, crude jokes...

Text : 2 Corinthians 4:17. “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” We live in a time when many believers magnify their trials than it really is. Whatever trials you are facing are comparatively small in light of what the early apostles faced and in light of what really lies ahead. A number of times, a delay in answered prayer is often treated as though it's a form of deep persecution. Yet the Apostle Paul who endured intense suffering refers to his trials as light affliction. This begs a powerful question: What did Paul see that we are missing? 1. Paul’s Suffering Was Real — and Intense Before we can understand Paul’s statement, we must remember what he endured as recorded in 2 Corinthians 11:23–28.   *Imprisonments* -He was imprisoned more frequently than other Apostles.  *Beatings* - He received 39 lashes of cane five different times.  *Stoning* - He was beaten with rods three times ...

Text : 2 Thessalonians 2:14. With this purpose in mind, he called you through our proclamation of the gospel so that you would obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Glory is described as great beauty or splendour that is so overwhelming. It is considered powerful. Glory is honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing. Being called to the glory of Jesus Christ means that God invites us—through faith in Christ Jesus to share in His life, His holiness, His purpose, and ultimately, His eternal glory. This calling is both a present reality and a future hope for every believer. To be called to His glory first means being called into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It's not just about rules or religion, but about being united with Him. 1 Corinthians 1:9 says, “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”  *You’re invited into intimacy, friendship, and transformation through knowing Je...