Anointed Gospel Songs

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: THU, JAN 15, 2026* *TOPIC: FAITH WITH WORKS* *KEY VERSE:* _“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”_ - *(James 2:26).* *READ: James 2:14-26 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* An incident in the life of John Wesley illustrates a cardinal truth. An associate of Wesley, Samuel Bradburn, was highly respected by his friends and used by God as an effective preacher. On one occasion he was in rather desperate financial need. When Wesley learned of his circumstances, he sent him a five-pound note (then worth about $10) with the following letter: “Dear Sammy: ‘Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.’ Yours affectionately, John Wesley’.” Bradburn’s reply was prompt. “Rev. and Dear Sir: I have often been struck with the beauty of the passage of Scripture quoted in your letter, but I must confess that I never saw such a useful expository note on it before.” This is certainly the voice of true, living and dynamic faith in the heart. James, in our text, practically drives home the unprofitability of faith without works and exemplifies it with the illustration of a poor brother or sister whom the rich folk merely wished well without any tangible alleviation or palliative to the sufferer. James condemned this and described that kind of faith without works as dead. Indisputably, our faith must be centred in the saving gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in His inerrant Word. Such faith will inevitably result in a changed life and good works, as well as a sound and growing confidence in the deity of Christ, His substitutionary death and bodily resurrection, and the assurance of one’s personal salvation. That is the faith that saves. It, however, never abides alone. It must be lived out. Beyond believing, faith also “behaves”. Faith works. A workless faith is a worthless faith. The works and actions of Abraham and Rahab both articulate and screamed the faith in their hearts to the highest heavens. And to you too, the Holy Spirit through James, purposed to prompt you to recognise and accept your need for a living, active faith and to challenge you to test your own faith by the basic criterion that “faith without works is worthless”. A saving faith is a working faith, proving its vitality by its production of works. Beware, lest your faith be dead. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: _Faith has works without which it is fake._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Acts 3-4*

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: WED, JAN 14, 2026* *TOPIC: OFFERING WITHOUT BLEMISH* *KEY VERSE:* _“And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.”_ - *(Leviticus 1:4).* *READ: Leviticus 1:1-9 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* Oliver Cooke has written the lyrics and music for a modern chorus entitled, “I Know a Fount.” Its simple direct words express a powerful truth: “I know a fount where sins are washed away; I know a place where night is turned to day. Burdens are lifted; blind eyes made to see. There’s a wonder-working power in the blood of Calvary.” When the book of Leviticus opens with the burnt offering of the Mosaic dispensation, we immediately see the acceptable sacrifice for the atonement of man and his reconciliation with the Father. In the typology of a sacrificial offering in Leviticus, we see the elements of the true Lamb of God that John later decried. First, the lamb must be slain and the blood poured at the altar for forgiveness or atonement. Second, it had to be perfect and without blemish. Third, for acceptance to God, the offerer identifies with the lamb by placing the hands on it which is obligatory. This, on one hand is the personal acceptance of guilt, and on the other hand, a desperation for pardon and substitution. Each of these principles foreshadows Christ. His blood was shed to stone for our sins. He is without sin yet He died for the sins of humanity. He took our place, for we owed the penalty of death. And when He offered Himself, He made it possible for us to be forgiven and drawn near to God. He was the only person in history who is perfect and without blemish. Interestingly, Christ did not parade these excellences for the sake of it. He did so “that He might sanctify and cleanse it ...that he might present it to himself a glorious Church not having spot, ...but that it should be without blemish”. We should, therefore, step out and meet Him “outside the gate” to stamp His image on our hearts and accomplish a deeper work of grace that will fill our hearts with love divine and free us of every inbred sin. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: _Christ’s atonement is comprehensive and available to those who are willing._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Acts 1-2*

Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement *DAILY DEW JANUARY 13,2026* *IF GOD SAW THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH… (2)* *Acts 8:26–39* Memory Verse:*“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)* The eunuch continued to read and to seek to understand the Scriptures, asking from whoever was there to help him, and God seeing his sincere hunger and thirst sent Philip to help him. In yesterday’s Devotional session, we saw some great lessons from that encounter. Today we want to see and learn and appropriate more: ★ It is important to understand the scripture. If as a student in any field or working in any organisation, you do your best to understand so as to excel and get promotion, what do you think of things that has to do with eternity? ★ It is good to read the scripture, better to understand it, and best to put into practice what was read and understood. ★ One needs a human mentor and the Holy Spirit, and genuine teachings from proven ministers and ministries. ★ Baptism is a necessary public profession of one’s faith in Jesus Christ and His work at Calvary. Christian youths should seek to publicly tell others that they are buried with Jesus, and are risen to live a new life. By it, you are inviting your friends to witness and verify this confession henceforth. ★ Salvation brings an unspeakable joy and willingness to obey the scriptures. ★ God’s righteousness does not come through man’s efforts, but through faith in Jesus Christ. Believers must be alert and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. What would have happened if Philip didn’t understand the call of the Spirit, or if he had postponed his obedience? Examine yourself. Do you, like the Ethiopian eunuch, sense a dissatisfaction? Have you realized the need for having God’s type of righteousness? Have you accepted the Gospel/Good news/Jesus Christ? *Challenge*: One can be a religious man who goes to Jerusalem/church, yet miss the Gospel. Oh, what a tragedy! *Prayer*: God, give me salvation that saves, keeps and satisfies the soul. *Further Reading*: Isaiah 53:1–12. t enco

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: SUN, JAN 11, 2026* *TOPIC: DANGER OF DRIFTING SPIRITUALLY* *KEY VERSE:* _"And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest. And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous."_ - *(Judges 18:4,5).* *READ: Judges 18:1-6 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* People who are easily led by their whims and caprices, invariably run the grave risk of plodding eventually the damning and perilous path. Only those who stay close to God and choose to be wholly led by Him are assured of a safe haven ultimately. This passage shares the story of the tribe of Dan, who ended up compromising their faith and values. They failed to conquer the territory meant for them and instead looked for a new place to settle. Rather than fighting for their rightful land in Canaan, they opted for an easier path. Unfortunately, the area they chose became a breeding ground for spiritual compromise. The Danites came across Micah, who had created a shrine and appointed his own priest. Micah’s idolatrous practices became a corrupting influence, pulling the Danites further away from God’s truth. They were attracted to Micah’s ephod and idols, thinking these would help them secure God’s presence and blessings. They even sought advice from a priest who was clearly a backslider, and admitted he was only in it for the pay. Eventually, they adopted Micah’s idols and priest, thus drifting away from the true God. They compromised their values and principles, mixing their faith with the surrounding culture. This blending of beliefs would ultimately lead to their downfall. The story of the Danites cautions believers about the risks of drifting spiritually. We risk losing our spiritual direction when we compromise our faith and values. The previous chapter highlights individuals among the Danites who had backslidden, eventually resulting in the entire tribe straying from God. The text warns us about the perils of spiritual complacency, and underscores the importance of staying true to God’s word. Sin can spread among believers if left unchecked. We must thus be vigilant and address it before it festers. It also serves as a reminder to resist the urge to mix our faith with the latest religious trends. We need to avoid compromise and corruption. As believers, we should prioritise our faith, remain grounded in God’s word, and resist the pull of idolatrous ideologies. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: _A drifting faith often results in a detrimental fate._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Matthew 24-25*

*DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL 2026* *TOPIC: PAIN IN SERVICE* *SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026* *KEY VERSE* _“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ”_ *(2 Timothy 2:3).* *TEXT —2 Timothy 2:1-7* *MESSAGE* It is said that life is not the lap of luxury, or what is more commonly called a bed of roses. The best things in life often result from determination, sacrifice and forbearance. They permit no room for the frivolous, fearful and fainting. And as the legendary British prime minister, Winston Churchill once told new entrants to his government, “I have nothing to offer (you) but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” The life of a Christian pilgrim can hardly be different. The Christian is charged to be strong in the grace that is in Christ, which means that he is to trust completely in the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, and must not be afraid to face challenging situations. All that he has learned should not just suffice him to run the race successfully to the end, but should be passed to others who, in turn, are given the mandate to spread the gospel of Christ. The Christian, like a good soldier of Jesus Christ, must endure all difficulties, and avoid all distractions that could come through entanglement with the world’s activities. This is one way to please the Lord who has commissioned him to be a soldier. As an athlete in pursuit of godly laurels, he must focus on keeping himself spiritually fit and trim for the race of life. And like a dutiful farmer, he must work hard to cultivate and harvest bountiful harvest. These are deep spiritual admonitions valid for all ages. We should not think that we can run the Christian race by our own strength, skills and abilities, but, instead, depend on the sufficiency of the grace of God. We must recognise that the key to the evangelization of the world, is to pass the gospel message from generation to generation, teaching the whole counsel of God. This would be provocative to the carnal and corrupt system of the world, and attract persecution, suffering and trial. In such a state, we must remain unmoved and focused, ensuring that our suffering is made worthwhile by the glory our lives bring to God through the number of souls we win to Christ. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY* _A Christian who can’t endure pain can’t enjoy gain._ *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR* *MATTHEW 23-23* *Start your day with quick daily devotions.* *See God's love, power, presence, and purpose in your life every day.*

Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement *DAILY DEW JANUARY 9,2026* *DON’T WALK ALONE* *Hebrews 10:24–25* Memory Verse:*“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17)*. We are not meant to go through this life alone, especially in a new year that looks so uncertain. To be successful in our Christian walk, we must do away with the “every man to himself” attitude. It is a wrong mindset and does not end well for anyone who carries it. As the saying goes, *“no tree can make a forest*.” The Bible emphasizes the importance of fellowship, mutual encouragement, and support within the body of Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:11). The Bible is filled with verses that instruct Christians to encourage, love and serve one another (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, 11). These commands cannot be fulfilled while we walk in isolation. Fellowship with other Christian youth provides opportunities for accountability, helping the young believer to stay on the right path and grow in the faith (Hebrews 3:13). But if you are walking alone and challenges arise, there will be no one there to lead into acquiring the wisdom of The Holy Spirit. Fellowshipping with other Spirit-filled youths offers us comfort, and lets us see the bigger picture in every challenge. If we are in the community of other believers we can teach one another, edify one another, and above all love one another. To be successful in this Christian journey, you must not walk alone. *Challenge*: God never intended for us to walk alone *Prayer*: Father, please help me not to be deceived, thinking I can walk alone in this Christian journey without others. *Further Reading*: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: THU, JAN 08, 2026* *TOPIC: ANCHOR OF FAITH* *KEY VERSE:* _"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil."_ - *(Hebrews 6:19).* *READ: Hebrews 6:16-20 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* The mighty Niagara River plummets some 180 feet at the American and Horseshoe Falls. Before the falls, there are violent, turbulent rapids. Further upstream, however, where the river's current flows more gently, boats are able to navigate. Just before the Welland River empties into the Niagara, a pedestrian walkway spans the river. Posted on this bridge's pylons is a sign for all boaters: "Do you have an anchor?" followed by, "Do you know how to use it?" Child of God, do you know that Jesus is your Anchor in the storms of life? Paul the apostle, in our text, utilises the metaphor of an anchor in describing the dangerous waves and vicissitudes of life from which the believer flees to hide in Christ. He likened life without Christ, to the chilling reality of a drowning soul, or a quick descent of a boat into a ditch or a waterfall, without any anchor in place to hold it in times of storm. The result would be assured death of its passengers. If not for the provision made whereby our souls, like a boat, can be anchored in Christ, where it is safe from all storms and winds, no other mechanism can be trusted to save us. He reinforced, in stronger terms, the dependability and integrity of this pillar of salvation provided by the person and personality of Christ Himself, who is the Guarantor of the new covenant. Life is not a bed of roses. Sometimes, storms arise, with proven capacity to drown anyone who is not anchored to something strong and reliable. People are easily depressed because there is nothing solid to hold them in place. This has led to an increased suicide rate caused by the ignorance of the fact that the soul needs to be anchored in Christ, to withstand life's challenges. Just anchoring our souls in the Saviour guarantees better results than simply going for a rehab, practicing transcendental meditations or relying on mind building techniques. More commitment to the tenets and rituals of religion alone, also, hasn't helped much. Religion becomes an empty shell, when Christ, the Anchor of the soul is absent. Mere adherence to a set of rules, performing pilgrimages, and our good works, are inadequate to hold us up when real challenges comes. The urgent call here, is for all to come to Christ and find rest, peace and security. He alone has what it takes to hold us together, defend and protect us in times of needs; and preserve the soul into an everlasting life in His eternal kingdom. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: _If Christ is your anchor, you need not fear the roughest storms._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Matthew 17-19*

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: WED, JAN 07, 2026* *TOPIC: WHAT THE LORD COMMANDS* *KEY VERSE:* _"At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents."_ - *(Numbers 9:18).* *READ: Numbers 9:15-23 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* It is often said that the first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master. The escaping Israelites were blessed to have God and His obedient servant Moses leading them through their wilderness journey. After more than 400 years of servitude, Israel needed someone who can hear God speak and give clear direction of how to reach the Promised Land. Though decades of Egyptian servitude had dulled their hope, a new leader, backed by God's unfailing promises and powerful signs and wonders, was all they needed to steer their depressed hearts in the pathway to the Promised Land. Today's text illustrates the story of God's workings amid His people. We are exposed to God's reliability during uncertainties of life. The writer of the book of Proverbs counselled believers that, while trusting the Lord with all our hearts, we must never lean on our understanding. "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths", he says. The wilderness of Sinai was a very thorny terrain, hence the name *Sinai*. It was an area filled with uncertainties and unexpected danger for fearful Israel. Thorns and thistles are poor enablers while deciding on matters of eternity. However, the Lord our hope personified, promises to guide our steps along the path He has chosen if we let Him. He knows when to activate the journey and when to rest our weary souls. It was a training that will prove useful when Israel finally came face-to-face with their foes who were bent on keeping them from God's provision. In her popular song *His eye is on the sparrow* written in 1905, Civilia Durfee Martin (1866-1948) the Canadian assured us that there's an eye in the sky seeing all the activities of men. The seen realm is for men, but the unseen belongs to our God who not only beholds the visible but also dwells in the realm of the invisible. This is why we can trust Him with every iota of our lives. At His command, we go. At His command, we stay. This is the secret of those who arrive safely in the journey of life. We must learn to obey and follow God's leading. He knows and sees all. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:* _The surety of our safety is in obeying God's command._ *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Matthew 14-16*

*DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: TUE, JAN 06, 2026* *TOPIC: FRET NOT* *KEY VERSE:* _"Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest."_ - *(2 Kings 4:7).* *READ: 2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV)* *MESSAGE:* In the winter of 2023, in a small rural town in Oklahoma, USA, a single mother named Sarah, with two young children, faced severe financial hardship. She had lost her job, and the harsh winter brought increased heating costs. With dwindling food supplies and mounting bills, she felt overwhelmed, worried and anxious, not knowing how to survive the winter. One evening, a local church assembly anonymously delivered a box of groceries and a gift card to cover her heating expenses. Later, it was discovered that a group of people from her children's school had come together to provide these items. This act of kindness, at a moment of desperation, reinforced her faith, that even in hard times, God's care is shown through the actions of others. The story in our text today cannot be better illustrated than with such an apt contemporary experience of people that put their faith and confidence in God at a time of uncertainty and a future that is largely unpredictable. The widow woman had lost her husband who was a faithful servant of God. This indicates clearly that no one is immune from life's unpredictable hazards. Fortunately, the story does not end in total helplessness as the woman was wise enough to seek solution from the right source. She reached out to Elisha, the prophet of God, who dec/reed a miraculous increase through a simple act of faith. Having had the background and experience in the supernatural ways of God, she simply obeyed the man of God. Her obedience paid off when her little oil was miraculously multiplied and sufficient to pay off her debt and prevent her children from being taken away by her creditors. She indeed had more than enough to take care of her bills and expenses. In fact, the Bible further reveals that after paying her creditors she and her children lived off the income derived from the sale of the rest of the oil. Our God is still in the business of divine supply in times of needs. Whatever the fearful data or worrying statistics coming from any government about a depressing economic situation, remember that saints of God belong to a kingdom that never runs out of provision. This New Year is pregnant with divine surprises! When we seek solution from the right source, we shall definitely experience the right intervention. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: _The power of faith lies in our unshakable conviction about God._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* *Matthew 12-13*