Welcome To September 2026; On The Wings of His Glory!
Scriptures; Isaiah 40:31; Revelation 4:8
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 2–Topic: The Shelter of His Presence
Scriptures:Psalms 31:20; Psalms 27:5; Psalms 91:1-4; John 14:27.
Message:. Life frequently moves at a relentless pace, and may bring uncertainty that threatens to overwhelm our inner peace. In these moments, our souls instinctively search for refuge, a safe space where we can lay down our burdens and catch our breath. Scripture reminds us in Psalms 31:20 that God hides us in the secret place of His presence from the plots of man and keeps us safe in a shelter from the strife of tongues. The Hebrew concept of a “shelter” or “secret place” (sater) implies a covert, hidden, and deeply protected sanctuary. It is not merely a physical location, but a spiritual posture of intimacy with God. The shelter is designed to function right in the middle of our daily lives. Psalms 27:5 notes that in the time of trouble, God will hide us in His pavilion and set us high upon a rock, even while our enemies surround us.
The presence of God is a place of intimacy. Entering God’s presence requires quieting the external noise. Isaiah 30:15 tells us that in quietness and confidence shall be our strength. Practicing His Presence is life long and a life worth living. Dwelling in God’s shelter is not a passive wish, it is an active daily pursuit of communion with our Creator. The shelter invites us to bring our unfiltered honesty to God first, the ultimate trust found throughout the Psalms. The promises of God serve as the walls of our shelter. Meditating on scripture shifts our focus from the magnitude of our problems to the immensity of His power. Dwell in worship and prayerfully seek and fellowship in communion. When we consistently seek refuge in the shelter of His presence, the atmosphere of our hearts transforms. Fear loses its grip, replaced by a profound, inexplicable peace that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We realize that we are never truly alone, unprotected, or forgotten, because the Creator of the universe has made His dwelling place our permanent home.
Come close to God. Stay close to God. Make His presence your home. There will always be storms in this world. There will always be uncertainty. There will always be things we cannot control. But there is one thing we can choose, Where we will dwell. The man David knew to dwell in God’s presence. He affirms in Psalms 23,
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace, but they were not alone. There was a fourth man in the fire. God did not prevent them from entering the furnace, but His presence entered the furnace with them. And there are some fires you may have to walk through, but you will not walk through them alone. The presence of God does not always change our circumstances immediately, but it changes us in the middle of our circumstances. His presence brings peace and shelters our souls.
Prayer:
Father, we thank You that You are our refuge, our strength, and our shelter. When the storms of life come, remind us that we are not alone. When we are afraid, draw us closer to You. When we are weak, renew our strength. When we are confused, give us peace. Teach us to dwell in Your presence every day of our lives. Help us to seek Your face above everything else. May our homes be filled with Your presence. Let our churches be filled with Your presence. Let our hearts be filled with Your presence. And whatever we face tomorrow, help us to remember, You are with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Welcome To August 2026; Our Month of BreakingForth!
Scriptures; Micah 2 :13; Acts 16:26
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 29–Topic: Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise for The Church
Scriptures:Matthew 16:17-19; Matthew 18:20; Ephesians 2:4-5; Psalms 107:1
Message: The Church is not a building, church is the people of God. God never designed any of His sons to walk alone. This is the reason He saved you into a family, planted you into a body, and connected you to a spiritual community called the church. Jesus in the book of Matthew promised to build a people. The Church is Chosen by the Father, Purchased by the Son, Empowered by the Spirit. The Church is the living body of Christ on earth, called out from the world and sent back into it with God’s mission. Christ is the Head, Believers are members, Every member matters, No part is unnecessary. The Church exists first for God, not for programs, popularity, or comfort. The Church is Empowered by the Holy Spirit, meaning, the birth of the Church came through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The greatest witness of the Church is not miracles alone, but love expressed in truth. You are the expression of praise and truth. God is not looking for crowds, He is looking for consecrated carriers of His presence and praise.
“Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”” Matthew 16:17-19
Prayers:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts overflowing with gratitude for the gift of Your Church. We praise You as the architect and builder of this spiritual body, redeemed by the precious blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and empowered by the constant presence of the Holy Spirit. Through Your Son, You have prevailed on the earth. Your church has received the keys of the kingdom of heaven and the earth submits to us.
We praise You, Lord, for calling a diverse people out of darkness into Your marvelous light, uniting us across every tongue, tribe, and nation. Lord, we praise You for Your presence among Your people. Thank You that when we gather in Your name, You are with us. Thank You for meeting us in worship, prayer, fellowship, and the preaching of Your Word.
Lord, We magnify Your grace, and mercy that saved us and sustains our local congregations TPAC, as community of faith, hope, and relentless love. We exalt Your holy name for establishing TPAC as the pillar and ground of truth. We magnify You for the new season of January, February through August, and for the seasons of fastings and empowerment, outreaches and prayers.
Thank You Lord for spiritual nourishment, for the faithful preaching of Your Word, the breaking of bread, and the sacraments that continually point our eyes back to the cross. Thank You for Your patience with us, for forgiving our unbeliefs and shortcomings, and for continually renewing our hearts to serve one another with humility. Father, we praise You because You hear and answer prayers. We remember the prayers our church has lifted before You and thank You for every answer, both the answers we have seen and those still unfolding. Thank You for healing, restoration, provision, deliverance, protection, and breakthroughs.
Thanking our Father for His faithfulness over the Body of Christ: Thank You for the fellowship of believers, for the shoulders to lean on in times of trial, and for the joyful hands that lift us up in celebration.
Lord, continue to purify and strengthen Your Church. May our gatherings be a foretaste of heaven, and may our collective witness draw many more into the warmth of Your saving grace. In Jesus’ mighty and precious name, we pray. Amen.
Welcome To August 2026; Our Month of BreakingForth!
Scriptures; Micah 2 :13; Acts 16:26
Daily Devotion By Ebube Chibundu
Day 28–Topic: Overcoming the trap, Balaam.
Scriptures: Numbers 22–24; Numbers 25:1–3; Numbers 31:16; Revelation 2:14; 2 Peter 2:15
Message: “You cannot curse what God has blessed”. The enemy may desire your destruction, but God’s purpose for your life cannot be overturned by the schemes of people or spiritual opposition. This is the biblical narrative of Numbers 22 through 24, about how the King of Moab, Balak, recognized he could not defeat the Israelites through conventional warfare. Instead, he hired the prophet Balaam to curse them. This reveals a vital spiritual truth: not every battle you face is a front-line physical fight. Often, the greatest resistance comes in the form of spiritual sabotage, manipulation, and weaponized words designed to stall your divine momentum. Balaam was a demonic hire. He represented spiritual forces or individuals who can be “hired” or motivated by greed, jealousy, or malice to obstruct your progress.
When Balaam realized he could not curse what God had blessed, he advised Balak to trap Israel through moral compromise and idolatry in Numbers 31:16. The modern “Balaam spirit” often tries to lure you into sin to strip away your spiritual covering. The objective of a Balaamic attack is never just temporary inconvenience; it is to paralyze your destiny and prevent you from entering your promised inheritance.
Balaam tried to curse Isreal, but God turned the curse into a blessing What God has declared over your life cannot be revoked by human malice, workplace politics, or generational curses. Your defense begins with absolute confidence in your identity and standing in Christ, our Anchor. Notice that the ultimate undoing of the Israelites in the plains of Moab wasn’t Balaam’s words, but their own yielding to temptation.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
To overcome every Balaam, anchor in the unchangeable blessing of God. We must discern the spiritual traps around us and be vigilant against the enemy. We must maintain and be rooted in righteousness, holiness and integrity and fully submit to the Holy Spirit. Do not hand your adversary ammunition by compromising your values for short-term comfort or advancement. Recognize that obedience overrides manipulation. Balaam ultimately met his downfall because he loved the wages of unrighteousness and tried to manipulate divine boundaries. True victory comes through radical, unfiltered obedience to God’s word, even when worldly incentives tempt you to bend the rules.
God has a way of taking every plot devised against your wellbeing and converting it into a platform for your promotion. Just as Israel marched past Moab into victory, you are equipped to move past every obstruction.
What specific area of resistance or opposition are you navigating right now?
Prayer;
Father, I thank You because You have broken through for me and blessed me eternally. By the power of blessing, I decree, every weaponized word designed to stall my spiritual momentum fails in Jesus name and by the blood of Jesus, I come against every spiritual sabotage and manipulation from any quarter. Every trap or assignment designed to make me stumble is broken. Every strategy designed to pull me away from God will fail. I declare, God has blessed me and I cannot be cursed. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.