Welcome To July 2026; Our Month of Lifting!
Scriptures;Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 23–Topic:Parable of The rich Fool.
Scriptures: Luke 12:13-21; Psalms 1:3; Psalms 37:4
Message: The Parable of the Rich Fool reminds us that life is more than possessions. Advertisements tell us that happiness is just one more purchase away. Careers promise security if we work harder and save more, while planning wisely is important, Jesus warns us that making wealth our ultimate goal is spiritually dangerous. We live in a world that often measures success by what we own, what we earn, and what we can accumulate. Jesus tells of a wealthy farmer whose land produced an abundant harvest. Instead of asking how he could bless others or honor God, he asked only one question: “What shall I do?” His solution was simple: Tear down the old barns. Build bigger ones. Store more grain.Relax and enjoy life. He believed his wealth guaranteed his future.But God interrupted his plans with a sobering truth, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.” Everything he had accumulated would be left behind. The man’s mistake was not that he was rich. His mistake was believing that his wealth belonged only to him. His conversation was entirely self-centered, “My crops” “My barns” “My grain” “My goods”
He forgot the One who gave him fertile land, rain, strength, and opportunity. Every blessing we receive is ultimately a gift from God. The rich man had a retirement plan but no eternal plan.He prepared for years on earth but not for eternity. Life is fragile. None of us knows what tomorrow holds. Jesus reminds us that our greatest security is not found in bank accounts, investments, or possessions but in God.
God calls us to be rich towards Him. Jesus ends the parable with these words, “So is he who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God. “What does it mean to be rich toward God? It means growing in faith. Living generously. Loving our neighbors. Serving those in need. Investing in God’s kingdom. Seeking righteousness before riches. The treasures we store in heaven never fade. What occupies most of my thoughts, building bigger barns or building God’s kingdom? These questions are not meant to discourage wise planning but to examine where our deepest trust and priorities lie. The rich fool thought he had many years left, but life ended unexpectedly. His barns were full, yet his soul was empty. Our success is not measured by the size of our possessions but by the depth of our relationship with God. Let us strive not merely to be rich in the things of this world but to be rich toward God, using every blessing He gives us for His glory and for the good of others.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for every blessing You have entrusted to us. Guard our hearts from placing our hope in wealth instead of in You. Teach us to be generous, faithful stewards of all that we have. Help us to seek first Your kingdom and to be rich toward You through lives of love, service, and obedience. May our treasures be found in heaven, where they will never fade. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Welcome To July 2026; Our Month of Lifting!
Scriptures;Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 22–Topic:Jesus goes to Zacchaeus’ House
Scriptures:Luke 19:1-10; Matthew 9:13; Romans 5:8
Message: Jesus did not come merely to teach or perform miracles. He came on a rescue mission. Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector. He worked for the Roman government and was disliked because tax collectors often cheated people. The crowd saw a sinner. Jesus saw a soul worth saving. Have you ever felt overlooked, judged, or beyond hope? Zacchaeus knew what that felt like. He was wealthy but lonely, successful but spiritually empty. Yet when Jesus entered Jericho, He didn’t just pass through. He stopped for one man. This story reminds us that Jesus still seeks people who are searching for Him. “Jesus looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.'” Luke 19:5
Jesus knew Zacchaeus by name before Zacchaeus introduced himself. God sees you even when others overlook you. Your past does not keep Jesus from calling you. Jesus knows your name and invites Himself into your life.Jesus meets people where they are. In this story, Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree because he wanted to see Jesus. His curiosity became the beginning of his transformation. Notice that Jesus did not wait for Zacchaeus to clean up his life first. He met him exactly where he was. One step toward Jesus can change the direction of your life. When Jesus entered Zacchaeus’ home, something remarkable happened. Zacchaeus said,
“Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody… I will pay back four times the amount.” Luke 19:8
Jesus did not command Zacchaeus to make restitution. His transformed heart led him to do what was right.
Grace changes the heart before it changes behavior. Repentance is more than feeling sorry, it results in changed actions. A transformed life becomes evidence of God’s work within us. Salvation came to his house the moment he welcomed Jesus into his home.
Jesus declared to him, “Today salvation has come to this house.” Luke 19:9. Salvation reached not only Zacchaeus but affected his entire household. One encounter with Jesus changed the atmosphere of that home. The story ends with one of Jesus’ clearest mission statements:
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10
He sought Zacchaeus. He sought the woman at the well. He sought Peter after his failure. He still seeks people today. No one is too far gone for God’s grace. Jesus actively pursues those who are lost. We are called to join Him by reaching others with the gospel The same Savior who stopped beneath that sycamore tree still stops for people today. He knows your name, understands your story, and offers forgiveness, new life, and salvation.
Prayer:
Thank You Lord Jesus for seeking and saving those who are lost. Thank You that Your grace reaches beyond our failures and You call us by name. We welcome You into our hearts and homes. May our lives continue to reflect true repentance. May our lives be transformed daily just as Zacchaeus’ life was transformed. In Your name, Amen.
Welcome To July 2026; Our Month of Lifting!
Scriptures;Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 21 – Topic: Story of The Rich man and Lazarus
Scriptures: Luke 16:19-31; Hebrews 9:27
Message:The story of the rich man and Lazarus is one of Jesus’ most sobering teachings. It is not simply about wealth and poverty, it is about the condition of the heart, the use of God’s blessings, and the eternal consequences of our choices. What do we do with what we have been given? The rich man had everything the world could offer. Lazarus had almost nothing except faith in God. Yet, when both men died, their situations were completely reversed. This passage reminds us that earthly success is temporary, but eternity is forever. The rich man was clothed in purple and fine linen, enjoying luxury every day. Meanwhile, Lazarus lay at his gate covered with sores, longing for scraps from the rich man’s table. Notice that Jesus never says the rich man was condemned simply because he was wealthy. His sin was that he ignored the suffering that was literally at his doorstep. God blesses people with resources so they can bless others.
Wealth is a stewardship, not merely a privilege. God asks us how we use what He has entrusted to us.Lazarus was forgotten by society but known by name to God. Interestingly, Jesus names the poor man but leaves the rich man unnamed. This reminds us that God knows every person who feels invisible, forgotten, or rejected. No act of faithfulness goes unnoticed by God.
Both men died. Death is the great equalizer. Titles, possessions, and status remain behind. Lazarus was carried to Abraham’s side, while the rich man found himself in torment. Jesus teaches that eternity is real and that our relationship with God matters more than anything we possess.
“It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
The rich man finally cared about Lazarus, but only after death. He also wanted someone to warn his brothers. Abraham’s answer was clear: they already had God’s Word. The lesson is that the opportunity to respond to God is now. Tomorrow is not promised. The rich man believed that a miracle would convince his brothers. Abraham replied, “If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” Even the resurrection of Jesus would not persuade everyone.
Faith begins with responding to God’s revealed truth. Don’t allow comfort to make you insensitive. Look for the “Lazaruses” God places in your path. Use your resources to glorify God. Live with eternity in view. Respond to God’s Word while there is still time. The rich man had every opportunity to show mercy but failed to do so. Lazarus had little in this life, yet he trusted God and received eternal comfort. This story challenges every believer. Our eternal destiny is not determined by wealth or poverty, but by our response to God. a response that is reflected in how we love Him and care for others.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that this life is temporary and eternity is forever. Guard our hearts against selfishness and complacency. Help us to recognize the needs around us and to use our time, resources, and opportunities to honor You. Give us hearts of compassion, ears that listen to Your Word, and faith that is demonstrated through love. May we live each day with eternity in mind and be found faithful when You call us home. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Welcome To July 2026; Our Month of Lifting!
Scriptures;Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 20 -Topic: Parable of The Great Supper.
Scriptures: Luke 14:15-24; Ephesians 4:1; John 10:27; Isaiah 6:8; 1 Samuel 3:9
Message: Invitations reveal priorities. When people receive an invitation to a wedding, graduation, or important celebration, they usually make every effort to attend. In this parable, Jesus describes the greatest invitation ever given, not to an earthly banquet, but to God’s kingdom. Surprisingly, many refuse it. The Parable of the Great Supper is found in Gospel of Luke 14. It is a powerful teaching about God’s invitation to His kingdom, the danger of excuses, and the widening reach of God’s Grace. The invitation is gracious. “A certain man made a great supper, and bade many.” The question for every listener is, How will I respond to God’s invitation?
The host prepares everything before sending the final call. Guests are not asked to help prepare the meal, they are simply invited to come. This illustrates God’s grace, Salvation is God’s work, not ours. Christ has completed the work of redemption. The invitation is extended freely. These are Jesus’ words, “Come, for all things are now ready,” These words remind us that nothing more needs to be added to what God has provided through Christ.
The invited guests all begin making excuses. One says: “I bought a field.”Another: “I bought oxen.”Another:”I have married a wife.”
Notice that none of these things are sinful, land, work, and family, they are all blessings from God. The problem is not possessing them, the problem is allowing them to become more important than responding to God. Many people today make similar excuses, “I’m too busy.” “I’ll get serious about God later.” “My career comes first.” “I have other priorities.” Every excuse reveals where the heart truly is. But do we know that anything that consistently keeps us from Christ has become an idol.
Then he sends the servant beyond the city into the highways and hedges. This demonstrates the heart of God. His kingdom is open to those the world often overlooks. No one is too poor. No one is too broken. No one is too far away. The gospel reaches every nation, every culture, and every person willing to come. The church should reflect God’s heart by welcoming all people with the message of Christ. Do you know that rejecting God’s invitation has consequences.
“For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.”
The invitation is gracious, but it is not indefinite. Repeated rejection results in loss. God does not force anyone to come, but every person is responsible for their response to His invitation. Today is the day to answer God’s call. The table is prepared.The invitation has been sent. The question is not whether God is willing to receive people, it is whether people are willing to come. Jesus still says, “Come, for all things are now ready. Will we respond with excuses or with faith? God’s invitation remains open today. Those who come in faith will find a place at His table, while those who continually refuse risk missing the blessing that has been freely offered.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for preparing a place for us through Jesus Christ. Forgive us for the times we have allowed earthly concerns to take priority over Your call. Help us to respond with willing hearts, to live faithfully, and to invite others to experience Your grace. May we never take Your invitation for granted. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Welcome To July 2026; Our Month of Lifting!
Scriptures;Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 19–Topic: Parable of The Hidden Treasure
Scriptures: Matthew 13:44: Matthew 6:33; Proverbs 2:4; Colossians 2:3
Message: The Kingdom of God is worth more than anything this world can offer. Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven to a hidden treasure buried in a field. People spend their lives searching for investments they believe will last generations. Many search for things that will bring wealth, success, power, or recognition. Yet Jesus tells us that the greatest treasure is not found in material possessions but in the Kingdom of God. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure teaches us that discovering God’s Kingdom changes our priorities and fills us with joy that surpasses every earthly possession.
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44
The treasure was hidden, which reminds us that many people pass by the treasure without recognizing its value. The Kingdom of God is not discovered through wealth, status, or human wisdom but through God’s revelation and a responsive heart. Sometimes people encounter Christ unexpectedly through a conversation, a sermon, reading Scripture, or a life experience. We have to ask God to open our hearts to see the true value of His Kingdom.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Many people may have walked across the same field, but only one person recognized the treasure.
Recognition made all the difference. Today, many hear the gospel, but not everyone responds with faith. Those who recognize Christ as Savior understand that eternal life is worth more than anything the world offers.
Question:
Do you see Jesus as your greatest treasure, or merely as one part of your life?
The man did not reluctantly sell everything he owned. Jesus says he acted “in his joy.” Following Christ is not merely about giving things up, it is about gaining something infinitely greater. When we understand who Christ is, obedience becomes a joyful response rather than a burdensome obligation. True discipleship is motivated by love and gratitude, not by fear or duty alone. The man sold everything to buy the field. The Kingdom is worth every sacrifice.
Jesus was not teaching that salvation can be purchased. Rather, He was illustrating that the value of God’s Kingdom is so great that every sacrifice made for Christ is worthwhile. Following Jesus may require leaving sinful habits. Giving up worldly priorities. Enduring hardship. Remaining faithful when it is costly. Yet nothing compares with the eternal reward found in Christ.
The Apostle Paul wrote that he counted everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Consider whether there is anything you are holding onto that keeps you from fully following Christ. This treasure leads to eternal life.
Invest your life in what has eternal value rather than what will one day pass away. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure teaches us that the Kingdom of God is the greatest treasure anyone can ever discover. When we truly understand its value, our priorities change, our hearts are filled with joy, and we willingly surrender everything that stands in the way of following Christ. Be willing to invest in the treasure that has eternal value. The question each of us must answer is:
What is the greatest treasure in my life?
If Christ is your treasure, then you possess a wealth that no earthly circumstance can diminish and no one can take away.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing the priceless treasure of Your Kingdom through Jesus Christ. Open our eyes to see His incomparable worth. Help us to value Him above every earthly possession, ambition, and desire. Give us joyful hearts that gladly follow You, even when it requires sacrifice. Strengthen our faith to seek first Your Kingdom and to invest our lives in what is eternal. May our lives reflect that Christ is our greatest treasure, and may others be drawn to Him through our words and actions.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.