19/09/2026
YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
Our anchor scripture for today:
"... I will never leave you nor forsake you"
(Heb.13:5)
One of the most terrible things that happened to Jesus shortly before His death was divine abandonment. To lose divine presence is to be tormented of the devils. And the major assignment of sin is to cause a separation between us and God. The Psalmist understood the huge repercussions of divine abandonment when he prayed thus: "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.(Psalms 51:11).
His presence makes a mess of the things that threaten us. It dwarfs our afflictions and makes them appear like nothing. Imagine how the Jews prospered with the worst kind of afflictions meted on them by that Pharaoh who did not know Joseph. Afflictions fertilize a man and a people that carry God's presence. "But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel" (Ex.1:12)
The presence of God in your life frustrates and grieves your enemies and oppressors. It does not allow them to see the ex*****on of their evil desires upon you. Did you notice that the Egyptians were grieved because of the children of Israel in the scripture above(Ex.1:12)? Today, I want you to know that the presence of God is enough to handle all the devils that stand against you, be they human or demonic. Celebrate the assured presence of God in your life.
Our quote for today:
"In the journey of destiny there is a factor that brands a man out from others; it's the presence of the Divine."
Damola Treasure Okenla
Further reading:
Psalms 23:1-6.
Prayer:
1. Lord, thank you for sparing me from the agony of the divine abandonment Jesus suffered on the cross.
2. May your presence freeze all my fears and make a mess of my afflictions.