The Gospel Diary

🌟Bible Verse: 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV): Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 🌟Introduction: As believers, we live in a world filled with distractions, temptations, and uncertainties. But Peter reminds us to stay focused, alert, and hopeful. In this verse, he urges us to prepare our minds for action. 🌟The Call to Action: 1. Set Your Hope:  Fix your eyes on Jesus' return and the grace that comes with it. Remember, our ultimate hope is not in this world but in eternity. 2. Minds Alert:  Be vigilant, aware of the spiritual battles surrounding us. Stay informed through prayer and scripture. 3. Fully Sober:  Avoid worldly entanglements and mental fogginess. Live with clarity, prioritizing your relationship with God. 🌟Application: This Sunday, reflect on your mental preparedness: - Are you distracted or focused on God's promises? - Are you living with eternal hope or tempo...

Welcome to Gospel Diary Weekly Devotion, presented to you by Pst Chris Samuel. This is the first week in the month of September 2024. Bible Verse : "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." - Matthew 6:14 (NIV) Bible Reading : Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:25, Luke 17:3-4 Testimony : "I'll never forget the day I chose to forgive my father for abandoning me as a child. It was a painful and difficult process, but it was also liberating. Forgiveness didn't mean that what he did was okay, but it meant that I was no longer held captive by my anger and resentment. Since then, I've experienced a sense of peace and freedom that I never thought possible. Forgiveness is not always easy, but it's always worth it." - Christine Caine Practical Tips : 1. Let go of resentment and anger 2. Choose to forgive, even if it's hard 3. Seek reconciliation when possible 4. Remember that forgiveness is a process 5...

Welcome to Gospel Diary Weekly Devotion, presented to you by Pst Chris Samuel. This is the second week in the month of August 2024. Bible Verse:   And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. - 1 John 5:14 (ESV). Bible Reading :  Take a few minutes to read Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of prayer. Testimony : During a particularly difficult time in my life, I felt lost and alone. My mother had passed away, and I was struggling to come to terms with the loss.  One day, while walking through a park, I stumbled upon a small chapel. I went inside and found a quiet corner to sit and pray. I poured out my heart to God, asking for comfort and guidance.  As I prayed, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I realized that God was with me, even in my darkest moments.  From that day on, I made prayer a regular part of my daily routine. It has helped me build a ...

Welcome to the Gospel Diary, the first ever weekly devotion by Pst Chris S. Akpan. Bible Verse : "And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you lock on earth will be locked in heaven, and whatever you open on earth will be opened in heaven." (Matthew 16:19, NLT) Bible Reading: "So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." (Hebrews 11:6, NLT) Also, consider reading Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, and Matthew 17:20 for further inspiration. My Personal Testimony : I am a living example of the power of faith. Through faith, I have been blessed with a permanent job since April 1st, 2004. Here's how it happened: In early March 2004, I attended a night prayer where I received a word from God to fast for three days. The first day, I fasted from 6 am to 9 pm, the second day from 6 am to 12 pm, and the third day from 6 am to 6...