WORD DIARY: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2026

 

#Beware of opposition!..

#Beware of conspiracies!..

 

Acts 19:21-22 After all this had happened, Paul decided to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must visit Rome also.” He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer.

#Plan ahead!

Acts 19:23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way

#Beware of opposition!

Acts 19:24-25 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. 

#Beware of conspiracies!

Acts 19:26-27 And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no gods at all. There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.”

Let us pray: Father God, we reject every form of idolatry in the name of Jesus

#Life questions and meditation:

1. Do you recognize opposition? 

2. Do you recognize conspiracies?

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Postscript

Ecclesiastes 7:29 This only have I found: God made mankind upright, but men have gone in search of many schemes.

God, more than earthly manufacturers, created a perfect mankind; and like every manufacturer, He gave the Bible as the manual. As we brush our teeth and eat every day, so much do we need to look into that manual for daily living and thereby prevent a malfunction inherent in seeking our many devices.

These verses and the accompanying nuggets are meant to start you out every day. But you need a personal relationship with God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It will help to contact a Bible believing church near you.

For comments, questions and general counsel follow me at basil.chukwuezi on Facebook,  @BasilChukwuezi on Twitter, Instagram, basilchukwuezi and my blog,  http://kingdomstreet.blogspot.com. Email: edensquareassembly@yahoo.com. All scriptures are from the New International Version (NIV). Please kindly like and share to others.

God bless you.

DIVINE DIRECTION! – PART 2– THE BENEFITS OF DIVINE DIRECTION!

 

God has made it expressly clear that this is our year of increase. However, the manifestation of this increase, in whatever form or shape, will depend on our hearing and receiving clear directions from God. Our knowledge, expertise and connections are no guarantees to increase. The simple instruction of Jesus to His disciples in John 21:6, to "Cast your net on the right side" was the game changer they needed after a fruitless night of fishing. They recorded such a miraculous catch of fish that they could not haul it because of the multitude of fish. While this incident took place after the resurrection of Jesus, a parallel and more dramatic occurrence was at the inception of His ministry after using Peter’s boat as a pulpit to preach (Luke 5:1-9). 

This year God will be speaking and directing us, but we must be careful to hear and obey, so that our increase will manifest; as divine direction, faith, and obedience lead to abundance beyond human effort. Our God not only provides, but He also directs. As Ps 32:8 puts it “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” NKJV. The New Living Translation renders it thus: “The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” “The book of Isaiah captures it this way: “This is what the LORD says-- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 NIV

Indeed, there are many benefits inherent in divine direction. We demonstrate our trust in God, while He straightens our paths, saves us from losses and ensures we enjoy a sustainable increase. As typified in Genesis chapter 26, Isaac would have gone to Egypt due to the famine in the land. But he obeyed God’s instruction to live in the land He showed him. In verses 12-14, we learn the outcome: “Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy. He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.” NIV

God has made the provision for increase this year and would also direct us on how to experience it. We need to hear not only the voice of God voice for direction, but apply and obey same in decision making for increase. The theme of our four-part series for the month of February, “Divine Direction!” will assist us in this journey of discovery. Join us this and every Sunday, on-line or in person, as we explore the theme.

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WORD DIARY: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2026

 

#Beware of false identity!..

 

Acts 19:14-15 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” 

#Identification parade!

Acts 19:16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.

#Beware of false identity!

Acts 19:17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. 

#Honor to Jesus!

Acts 19:18-20 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

Let us pray: Father God, we confess every known and unknown sin in the name of Jesus

#Life questions and meditation:

1. Do you have an identity in Christ? 

2. Do you have the assurance of salvation?

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These verses and the accompanying nuggets are meant to start you out every day. But you need a personal relationship with God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It will help to contact a Bible believing church near you.

For comments, questions and general counsel follow me at basil.chukwuezi on Facebook,  @BasilChukwuezi on Tw itter, Instagram, basilchukwuezi and my blog,  https://kingdomstreet.blogspot.com. Email: edensquareassembly@yahoo.com. All scriptures are from the New International Version (NIV). Please kindly like and share to others.

God bless you.