FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 25TH OCTOBER

25TH OCTOBER ABOUNDING IN HOPE “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) The mass media are filled with news of disaster, violence, corruption,incompetence and other depressive reports...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 24TH OCTOBER

24TH OCTOBER LIVE IN HARMONY “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” (Romans 15:5) This is a beautiful prayer that we all need at this present time. In our country, Nigeria and all over the...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 23RD OCTOBER

23RD OCTOBER COMMITMENT BRINGS PROSPERITY “Thus Hezekiah did…what was good and right and faithful before theLord his God…seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered.”(2 Chronicles 31:20-21) Hezekiah became king at 25 years and in his duties he hit the ground running. His father was unfaithful to...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 22ND OCTOBER

22ND OCTOBER AGE IS JUST A NUMBER “…My strength now is as my strength was then, for war and for goingand coming.” (Joshua 14:11) Caleb was 40 years when, on God’s instructions, Moses sent out twelve spies to the land of Canaan to assess the land and bring some of...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 21ST OCTOBER

21ST OCTOBER THE MESSAGE “…There were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flockby night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them…”(Luke 2:8-9) Usually, shepherds lead their flock into the pens at night so they can sleep but they could be attacked by lions and other...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 20TH OCTOBER

20TH OCTOBER HATRED FOR SIN “And he turned around, and when he saw them, he cursed them in the name of the Lord. And two she-bears came out of the woods and tore forty-two of the boys.” (2 Kings 2:24) Just after Elisha received the mantle of Elijah, he parted...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 19TH OCTOBER

19TH OCTOBER PRAISE IS A FIRE “The crucible is for silver, and  the furnace is for gold but man is tested by the praise he receives.” (Proverbs 27:21) Both silver and gold are refined by melting in high heat, adding some chemicals that will remove the impurities while cooling in...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 18TH OCTOBER

18TH OCTOBER BEYOND THE LAW “Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Jonadab the son of Rechab shall never lack a man to stand before me. (Jeremiah 35:19) Jehu had invited Jonadab, the son of Rechab, who was as zealous as he was in God’s service,...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 17TH OCTOBER

17TH OCTOBER DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRITY “Thus Jehu wiped out Baal from Israel. But Jehu did not turn aside from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin—that is, the golden calves that were in Bethel and in Dan.” (2 Kings 10:28-29) Jehu was...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 16TH OCTOBER

16TH OCTOBER GOD’S INSTRUMENT BUT NOT SERVANT “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Jehu said to Jonadab, “Come…and see my zeal for the Lord” (verse 16). He was definitely zealous but his goal was not defined. God...

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