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Rev. Tse Amable | January 25 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there.” (Acts 22:12, NIV)   MESSAGE:   God appoints people for specific Kingdom assignments. When God called Isaiah, He asked, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”  (Isaiah 6:8 NIV). When Nebuchadnezzar needed young men to serve in his palace, the selection focused on competence, learning, and readiness (Daniel 1:4 NIV). When the early church required men to oversee food distribution, they looked for people known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3 NIV). In the same way, when God sent help to Saul after his conversion, He did not send a careless messenger. Scripture describes Ananias as devout and respected among the Jews in Damascus (Acts 22:12 NIV). His character gave weight to his ministry. His life made his message credible. God still works through people whose lives He can trust. 1 Timothy 3:1–13 reminds us that character matters in service. 2 Timothy 2:21 also calls believers to cleanse themselves so they can become useful to the Master and set apart for good work. So, pursue spiritual maturity. Guard your integrity. Build a good name. Let your life make room for God to use you.   FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Examine yourself. Is your character forming the kind of credibility that supports your witness? Sometimes, God sends a messenger who must be respected by the people he is sent to. So work on your life, your integrity, and your consistency. Ask God to shape you into someone He can use to strengthen others and point them to Christ.   PRAYER: Father, I surrender myself to You. Cleanse my heart, fill me with Your Spirit, and shape my character so I can be useful in Your hands. Make my life credible, my witness clear, and my service faithful. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 25: Job 22–24 - Questions That Refuse Easy Answers DAILY word study: RESPECTED The Greek word for respected is Martyróumenos, meaning “being testified about” or “spoken well of,” describing someone whose character is publicly affirmed by credible witnesses. Ananias was “highly respected” because his life consistently matched his faith. People around him could vouch for his integrity, devotion, and reliability. God used that credibility to strengthen Paul at a decisive moment. Your usefulness to God grows when your private devotion produces public trust. Reflect on this: Ask yourself: if God wanted to send you to strengthen someone today, would your life make it easy for others to receive you? Pursue a clean conscience, honest speech, and faithful habits. Let your walk give your words a home.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 24 2026 | Acts 22:1-21  KEY VERSE: “And now what are you waiting for? GET UP, BE BAPTIZED and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” (Acts 22:16, NIV)   MESSAGE:   Many believers hold confused ideas about water baptism, and some teachings have added to that confusion. One common misunderstanding comes from Paul’s words in today’s key verse. Some conclude that water baptism itself washes away sins. On the day of Pentecost, Apostle Peter in his message told the crowd: ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins’ (Acts 2:38 NIV). Peter’s call begins with repentance, and baptism is the obedient response of those who repent and believe in Jesus. Some have misused this verse to teach that sins are forgiven through water baptism. Water baptism does not wash away sins, nor are sins forgiven through water baptism. Just as a wedding ring points to a marriage, water baptism points to the inner change God has already worked through the gospel and repentance. When John the Baptist was doing his ministry, preparing the way for Christ, the scriptures say he preached “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3 NIV). That is why he demanded that those who went to him for baptism should “produce fruit in keeping with repentance”(Luke 3:8 NIV). Water baptism matters for three reasons. First, it is obedience to Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19–20. Second, it is a public testimony that a believer has turned from sin and now belongs to Christ. Third, it expresses identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, as taught in Romans 6:3–5. Additionally, when your baptism takes place within a Ghana Baptist Convention church, it often becomes part of your public identification with that congregation and the Baptist tradition. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: If you have heard confusing teaching about baptism, return to the gospel. Christ cleanses sin through His blood. When you repent and call on Him in faith, God forgives and cleanses.   PRAYER: Father, I thank you that through water baptism, I have united myself with Jesus Christ in his death, burial and resurrection. Help me to live right and walk in the newness of life so that the testimony of the changed life that union has produced can be evident to all. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!   THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 24: Job 19–21 - A Living Redeemer in the Midst of Suffering DAILY word study : CALLING The Greek word used for calling in Acts 22:16, Epikaleō, means to call upon, invoke, appeal to, or request help from the one being addressed. In Scripture, calling on the Lord is a response of faith. It is the language of surrender and trust. Baptism becomes meaningful because it accompanies repentance and faith that looks to Jesus for cleansing. The water does not carry saving power. Christ does. When Paul “calls on His name,” he is turning to Jesus as the One who forgives, cleanses, and receives the sinner who repents. Reflect on this: What is your heart doing when you obey? Do you treat spiritual steps as routine, or do you approach them as a response to Christ Himself? Today, let your obedience carry prayer. Call on His name with a sincere heart. Trust Him to cleanse you, strengthen you, and keep you walking in the new life He has given.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 23 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “And now what are you waiting for? GET UP, BE BAPTIZED and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” (Acts 22:16, NIV)   MESSAGE:   One of the core doctrines of Evangelical Christianity is that BAPTISM IS FOR BELIEVERS AND NEW CONVERTS TO CHRISTIANITY. This is a fundamental statement of faith for all Evangelicals, including Baptists. We, as Baptists, teach and practise baptism by immersion in water for all persons who have first heard the gospel of Jesus Christ shared with them in a way they have understood, secondly have responded to the gospel message through repentance from sin and accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour and thirdly, have confessed Jesus Christ as Lord before others. At this time, Apostle Paul met Ananias in Damascus. He had confessed Jesus Christ as Lord after his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, but he had not yet been baptised by immersion in water. Hence, Ananias's call for Paul to get up and be baptised. The Ethiopian Eunuch, after hearing the word of God explained to him by Evangelist Philip, upon getting to a pool of water, asked Philip: “LOOK, HERE IS WATER. WHY SHOULDN'T I BE BAPTIZED?” Philip's answer was,  “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The Ethiopian Eunuch responded, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Upon that assurance, the Ethiopian Eunuch “ordered the chariot to stop; and they both went down into the water, Philip as well as the eunuch, and he baptized him” (Acts 8:38 NASB). The command of Jesus Christ, as recorded by St. Mark, says “ Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. HE WHO HAS BELIEVED AND HAS BEEN BAPTIZED SHALL BE Saved .....” (Mark 16:15-16). Baptism is for only those who have heard the gospel and believed in Jesus Christ. Anything else, including the baptism of babies, is unscriptural. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Have you been baptised by immersion after you heard the gospel and confessed Jesus Christ as Lord? If Ananias saw the need for Apostle Paul to be baptised and the Ethiopian Eunuch also saw the need to be baptised in water after he understood the gospel, then every believer and new convert should be quickly baptised upon their own confession of faith in Jesus Christ.   PRAYER: Father, thank you for this important fundamental doctrine of baptism by immersion in water. Help us teach this doctrine to all believers and new converts, and have them baptised by immersion in water, as we see practised in the New Testament. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 23: Job 15–18 - When Counsel Deepens the Wound DAILY word study : BAPTISED Baptizō is the Greek word for Baptise, meaning to immerse, to dip fully, or to submerge. The word conveys a decisive action, not a partial or symbolic gesture. In the New Testament, baptizō consistently describes the outward act that follows inward belief. It marks identification with Christ and public alignment with His name. For Paul, baptism was not optional or delayed. It was the next step of obedience after faith had taken root. Reflect on this: Baptism expresses obedience that flows from conviction. It does not create faith, but it gives faith a clear and faithful expression.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 22 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.” (Acts 22:14-15, NIV)   MESSAGE:   In presenting his defence, Apostle Paul revealed one cardinal truth in God’s dealings with human beings: “GOD HAS A SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT FOR YOU”. When that blinding light struck down Saul of Tarsus, one of the questions he asked was “WHAT SHALL I DO, LORD?” It was in answer to that question that the Lord directed Paul to go and see Ananias. Obediently, he continued in his journey, though rendered physically blind. Take note that the Lord had an assignment for Ananias to do, which he was reluctant to accept. But after being helped by the Lord with some revelations of what had taken place, Ananias made himself available to be used by the Lord. In our key verse, Ananias made known to Paul the specific assignment the Lord had for this man, who was once the persecutor-in-chief of the early church. It is interesting to note that after this encounter, we never heard or read about Ananias again in the scriptures. He had finished his God-given assignment and moved on. That is one truth of life. We are like athletes running in a relay event. After we have run our lap, we must give way to those who have received the baton. The Lord has a specific assignment for everyone he calls. You can find Prophet Jeremiah’s assignment in Jeremiah 1:10. It is your duty to know your specific assignment, stay focused and complete it. Understand that the Lord will reward you for running your own race and finishing it. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: One hymn-writer wrote “THERE’S A WORK FOR JESUS NONE, BUT YOU CAN DO”. Do you know the specific divine assignment the Lord has for you? How are you executing your God-ordained assignment? May you know your assignment and receive the grace to finish the race and complete the task which the Lord Jesus has given to you, whatever that task may entail.   PRAYER: Father, teach us to know the assignment you have for us to do here on the earth. Give us the grace to remain faithful and dedicated to our calling and election until we have finished our course. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 22: Job 12–14 - God’s Wisdom Beyond Human Reach DAILY word study : CHOSEN ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai) is the Greek word translated “chosen” in Acts 22:14. It means to select or appoint with intention and purpose. The same word appears in John 15:16, where Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.” When Ananias told Paul that God had chosen him, it was not a random selection. It was a deliberate act of divine purpose. God’s choice included revelation (“to know His will”), relationship (“to see the Righteous One”), and responsibility (“to be His witness”). This reminds us that God’s call is never vague. Each believer’s assignment fits into His redemptive plan. Being chosen is both an honour and a responsibility—to know, to see, and to serve. Reflect on this: Ask yourself today: Am I walking in the assignment God has chosen for me, or am I still waiting for the clarity He has already given?

Rev. Tse Amable | January 21 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “Get up,' the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. THERE you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.” (Acts 22:10, NIV)   MESSAGE:   The story is told of a Christian who died and went to heaven. On his arrival, an angel took him round to show him how beautiful heaven is. They got to a room filled with parcels of gifts. Answering the question of this new arrival, the angel explained that the parcels were gifts sent from heaven to some persons on earth, but the angels could not find the addresses where they were to be delivered. Thus, the parcels were returned to heaven undelivered. How sad! That story, though exaggerated, may be the story of some believers who could not be found where they were expected to be to meet their helpers. When the Lord wanted the new convert Paul to be told God’s assignment, he was told to go to a specific place named DAMASCUS because “THERE” he would find Ananias. When the Lord wanted to provide food to Prophet Elijah, he was told, “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay THERE. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food” (1 Kings 17:9 NIV). The opening line of one of the hymns in the Baptist Hymnal says, “There is a place of quiet rest near to the heart of God.” Every blessing of God for you as a believer is located in Christ. You have to be “THERE” to receive and enjoy your blessings. Therefore, remain in Christ and in fellowship with other believers because “THERE, the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore” (Psalms 133:3 NIV). Find out from God what that place called “THERE” is, and go THERE to be helped and blessed. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Are you aware that the miracle or help you are looking for can be found in a specific place? If Zechariah had not gone to the temple to perform his duty as a priest, he might have missed the angelic visitation. Wait on the Lord for direction. He will show you where the helpers of your destiny are located. They can be found in the place called “THERE”.   PRAYER: Father, I thank you for the wonderful spiritual experiences I received and continue to receive as benefits of the new and abundant life. Teach me how to use these experiences to lead others to saving faith in Jesus Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 21: Job 8–11 - Searching for Meaning in Pain DAILY word study: THERE ἐκεῖ (ekei) is the Greek word translated as there. It points to a specific place chosen by God, not a vague location or random movement. In Acts 22:10, the Lord told Paul to go to Damascus, where he would receive further instruction. The word signals intentional placement. God often connects revelation to obedience. Paul’s assignment was real, but its details were disclosed only after he moved where God directed. The instruction came with a location. Reflect on this: Ask yourself where God is directing you now, and whether you are willing to go there in trust.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 20 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me.” (Acts 22:9, NIV)   MESSAGE:   One important truth about spiritual experiences is that they are best understood by those who have personally encountered God, because spiritual matters are discerned through the Spirit. Apostle Paul wrote that “the man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned”  (1 Corinthians 2:14 NIV). This was the case of Apostle Paul’s companions on the road to Damascus. They saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to Paul. That is what happens when a person is born again and no longer lives the life he used to live or does the things he used to do. To some former friends, the change in a born-again believer may seem strange or difficult to understand. For the person who is born again, he knows without a shadow of doubt that once he was a sinner, but now he is saved by grace. Like the blind man whom Jesus Christ healed in John 9, the born-again person can testify, “I WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE”.  That is an experience no amount of argument or debate can get him to give up. The world cannot understand your experience of salvation. Do not let that bother you. Just continue living the new life Jesus Christ has given to you faithfully and consistently. In time, some of those friends and family members who struggle to understand your new way of life may also begin to see the light, be drawn to Christ, and join you in witnessing for Christ. No one can take away the personal experience you have had of God’s grace, mercy, and love, whether through salvation, healing, deliverance, or provision. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: It is said, “EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER”. What experience do you have in your walk with the Lord? Do your best to share your experience with others. Let your aim be that they may also come and taste and see the goodness of the Lord.   PRAYER: Father, I thank you for the wonderful spiritual experiences I received and continue to receive as benefits of the new and abundant life. Teach me how to use these experiences to lead others to saving faith in Jesus Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 20: Job 4–7 - Human Wisdom and Misguided Comfort DAILY word study : UNDERSTAND The word translated “understand” comes from the Greek verb syníēmi (συνίημι), which means to grasp the meaning, to perceive with insight, or to bring understanding together in the mind rather than merely seeing or hearing something. Paul’s companions perceived the event outwardly, but only Paul understood its message. Spiritual understanding requires the work of the Spirit. Seeing signs alone does not produce clarity. God grants understanding to the one He addresses and prepares. Reflect on this: Your spiritual experience may not be fully understood by others. Do not let that silence your witness. Share what God has done, trusting Him to bring understanding in His time.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 19 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “Who are you, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecute,’ he said to me.” (Acts 22:8, NIV)   MESSAGE :   Apostle Paul continued his defence by recounting that singular encounter he had with the resurrected Jesus Christ, which altered his path of life. That Saul of Tarsus, who persecuted the early church, could be transformed into Apostle Paul, a bold preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ, can be attributed to this encounter, which occurred on the road to Damascus, to arrest more of the believers and transport them to Jerusalem to face punishment. Apostle Paul’s recount of the event of that day brought out one important truth: a genuine conversion must result in confessing Jesus Christ as lord. For the first time in his life, Saul addressed Jesus of Nazareth as “LORD”. Under the conviction of the Holy Spirit, Paul no longer saw Jesus as an imposter but as THE LORD. This is the confession which must follow a genuine “born-again” experience. The Bible says , “.... if you confess with your mouth, 'JESUS IS LORD,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved, for it is with your heart that you believe and are justified. It is with your mouth that you confess and are saved”  (Romans 10:9-10 NIV). Nobody except the Holy Spirit put it in the mouth of Paul to confess that Jesus is LORD and to call him LORD because the Bible says, “no one can say, 'Jesus is Lord,' except by the Holy Spirit”  (1 Corinthians 12:3 NIV). Whether you confess Jesus Christ now as Lord or not, one day, you will stand before him as he sits on the judgment throne. On that day, you will bow your knees to him in worship and confess that “Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:11 NIV). FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Are you genuinely born again? Have you experienced the transformation of your life by the light of the word of God? If you have, you must confess Jesus Christ as Lord of lords. Confessing Jesus as Lord means yielding every part of life to His authority. PRAYER: Father, I thank you for revealing Jesus of Nazareth to me as King of kings and Lord of lords. With my own mouth and from the bottom of my heart, I confess Jesus Christ as Lord. Help me not to be ashamed of Jesus Christ but to confess him boldly before all the people I come into contact with. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 19: Job 1–3 - Faith Tested in Deep Suffering DAILY word study: LORD The Greek word translated Lord is kyrios, meaning master, owner, or one who holds full authority and rightful rule. It describes a relationship of submission rather than polite address. When Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?” he was no longer speaking as a persecutor but as one under conviction. Calling Jesus kyrios marked a turning point. Saul acknowledged authority before he fully understood the mission ahead. This confession did not arise from reasoning alone. It came through the work of the Holy Spirit, revealing Jesus as the risen Lord. In Scripture, confessing Jesus as Lord always carries the sense of surrender and allegiance. Reflect on this: Have you confessed Jesus as Lord only with words, or with yielded obedience? True conversion shapes how authority is acknowledged and lived out.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 18 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, as the high priest and all the Council can themselves testify. ” (Acts 22:4-5a, NIV)   MESSAGE:   As Apostle Paul continued his defence, he mentioned his past life of sin, when he was an active persecutor of the believers in the early church. The people before whom he stood were already familiar with his past. But the Apostle Paul opened up about his past life to prove that he had initially been a terror to the saints. But in saying this, he was not glorying in his past life of wickedness. He was probably filled with remorse for living that life. In his letter to Timothy, Apostle Paul wrote, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason, I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life”  (1 Timothy 1:15-16 NIV). In his letter to the Galatians, Apostle Paul wrote, “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14 NIV). You can share your past life of sin in your witness for the Lord to bring someone to saving faith in Jesus Christ, but do so with remorse. Do not let your listeners leave you with the impression that you are boasting and glorying in your past sinful life. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: How are you able to bring up your past sinful life as a testimony to God’s power and ability to save even those who are trapped in deep sin and iniquity? The Lord is capable of using the open sharing of our shameful past and sinful lives, backed by the evidence of our changed lives, to save the lost. Therefore, share your past story prayerfully and sincerely. Do not hide it. PRAYER: Father, I pray that you help me share the story of my past sinful life wisely and empower me to present it boldly to win a lost soul for Jesus Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 18: Genesis 48–50 - God’s Faithfulness Across Generations DAILY word study: PERSECUTED (Diōkō) In Greek, the word Diōkō means to pursue with harmful intent, to hunt down, harass, or oppress someone relentlessly. It describes deliberate action, not accidental wrongdoing. In Acts 22:4, Paul openly admits that he persecuted believers. He does not excuse his behaviour or shift blame. By naming his sin honestly, Paul shows that true testimony does not hide wrongdoing. His confession magnifies God’s mercy rather than his own story. Paul’s openness teaches that grace becomes more visible when sin is acknowledged truthfully. Reflect on this: Do you speak honestly about your past when you share your faith? Allow God’s grace to remain the focus, not the details of sin.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 17 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia…. I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today,” (Acts 22:3, NIV)   MESSAGE:   When Apostle Paul began his defence, the first thing he spoke about was his earthly background. He revealed his ethnic identity, where he was born and brought up and other pertinent personal details. The reason this information came up first was that Apostle Paul knew the background of the persons before whom he was standing. He knew that information could give him an advantage. Perhaps his case would receive favourable consideration. Sometimes we are afraid to declare our stand for the Lord openly. This happens when we are so scared that disclosing that information will result in persecution or the denial of certain benefits. Other times, we are afraid of being labelled “CHRI-FE”, “ANTI-SOCIAL” or any such thing. Owning Jesus Christ and His mission on earth before the people of the world (e. g., in the workplace, market, school, community, etc.) has clear implications. Sometimes, it saves you from being involved with criminals and bad people. They leave you out of their corrupt and evil schemes. Above all, identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ has rewards in heaven. Jesus Christ said, “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33 NIV). Identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ carries great reward. Therefore, do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of any of his servants who are being persecuted. But join with the saints in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.   FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: If you were standing before people who strongly oppose the gospel, would you have the courage to openly identify yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ? Remember the words of Scripture: “They overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even when faced with death” (Revelation 12:11 NASB). PRAYER: Father, I thank You for everything about me, from my ethnicity, parental background, education and prior experiences in life. Help me to use these credentials to witness to others so that they can have faith in You as Redeemer and Saviour. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 17: Genesis 45–47 - God Turned It for Good DAILY word study: BORN In the Greek text, the word Gennaō means to be born, to come into life, to enter the world through a real beginning. It points to origin and identity, not reputation or achievements. In Acts 22:3, Paul used his birth and background to build understanding with the people before him. He spoke in a way they could recognise. He did not present a polished image. He presented his true story. God often uses your origin, family story, upbringing, education, and experiences as part of your witness. Your birth did not happen by chance. God placed you in a context that can serve His purpose when you surrender it to Him. Reflect on this: What part of your story do you try to hide when you speak about faith? Bring your full story to Christ. Ask God to use your origin and experiences to point others to Him.

Rev. Tse Amable | January 16 2026 | Acts 22:1-21   KEY VERSE: “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense,” (Acts 22:1, NIV)   MESSAGE:   In Acts 21, Apostle Paul was arrested, and one of the charges against him is recorded in Acts 21:28. With the wisdom the Lord gave his servant through the Holy Spirit, Apostle Paul asked for permission to speak. When that permission was granted, Paul began making a bold defence – stating his case in his own words. In law, there is a principle known as the “right to be heard” (in Latin “Audi Alteram Partem”). This principle of natural justice ensures no one is condemned unheard, allowing the accused to know the charges and to respond appropriately. This principle was used in the trial of Stephen, the first martyr of the Christian faith (see Acts 7). What Apostle Paul said in his defence was a recounting of the events that led to his conversion on the road to Damascus (see Acts 9), and of the assignment the Lord had for him. As a personal witness to what happened to Stephen, Apostle Paul did not doubt that he would end as Stephen did. But he still went ahead to make a bold defence, not only of himself but also of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible admonishes us “to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” (Jude 3 NIV). Therefore, be a bold and fearless defender of what you believe and why you think. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: If you were Apostle Paul in the midst of such a hostile crowd, what would you say in defence? Remember the words of Jesus Christ, which say, “.... when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you” (Matthew 10:19-20 NIV). PRAYER: Father, I thank you that I can rely upon you for what to say in defence of my faith before unbelievers in positions of authority. Give me the boldness I read about your apostles in scripture. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!   THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 16: Genesis 42–44 - Conviction, Testing, and Repentance DAILY word study: DEFENCE The word translated as “defence” derives from the Greek Apologia refers to a reasoned and orderly explanation given in public. It describes a clear verbal account offered to explain one’s actions or beliefs. In Acts 22, Paul’s defence was not a legal argument alone. It was a testimony shaped by obedience and calling. He spoke about his encounter with Christ and the mission entrusted to him. His words carried conviction because they were grounded in lived experience and truth. Reflect on this: Your defence of faith begins with your story of obedience to Christ. When you speak from what God has done in you, your words carry weight and clarity.

Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | January 15 2026 | Acts 21:37-40   KEY VERSE: “After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic,” (Acts 21:40, NIV)   MESSAGE:   Paul has been rescued from a violent mob but is now bound in chains and escorted by Roman soldiers. Though restrained physically, his spirit remains unbound. Acts 21:37–40 reveals a powerful truth: God does not silence His servants through suffering – He often amplifies their voice through it.   Chains Do Not Silence God’s Servants (v.37). As Paul is being taken into the barracks, he asks the commander, “May I say something to you?” Chains did not rob Paul of courage or clarity. Even in custody, Paul remains attentive to divine opportunity. Our circumstances never limit God’s message.   God Can Use Unexpected Platforms (vv.38–39). The commander is surprised that Paul can speak Greek and is not the Egyptian rebel he assumed he was. Paul calmly identifies himself and his mission. God often places His servants on platforms they did not choose, but ones perfectly positioned for His purpose.   Courage Speaks When Given Permission (v.40). Standing on the steps, still in chains, Paul motions to the crowd and prepares to speak. Silence falls. This is a holy moment – painful, tense, yet divinely orchestrated. When God opens the door, obedience requires bold speech, not retreat.   FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Chains may restrict movement, but they cannot restrain God’s purpose or silence His truth. Do not wait for ideal conditions before speaking for Christ. God may call you to testify while still in the struggle, not after it is resolved. PRAYER: Lord, give me courage to speak when You open the door – even when I am tired, misunderstood, or restrained. Help me trust that my voice still matters in Your hands. Amen.   THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 15: Genesis 39–41 - From Prison to Palace DAILY word study : SPEAK The word translated as “speak” derives from the Greek λαλέω (laleō), meaning “to speak forth,” “to express aloud,” and “to communicate clearly.” It emphasises intentional, audible speech rather than casual conversation. Paul’s request to speak shows spiritual alertness. Though bound, he discerns that God has opened a door. Laleō reminds us that God’s truth is meant to be voiced, even when circumstances feel restrictive. Reflect on this: God may not remove the chains before He releases the message. Faith listens for permission and speaks with courage when the moment arrives.

Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | January 14 2026 | Acts 21:33-36   KEY VERSE: “Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another, and since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.” (Acts 21:34, NIV)   MESSAGE:   In the previous devotional, we saw how God stepped in at the edge of chaos, using unexpected means to rescue Paul from a violent mob. Acts 21:33–36 deepens the tension of obedience under pressure. Though Paul is saved from death, he is not spared misunderstanding. God’s intervention does not always remove confusion - it sometimes places us in it for a greater purpose. The passage reveals the following lessons:   Obedience May Lead to Restraint, Not Immediate Release (v.33). The commander seized Paul and ordered him bound with chains. Though innocent, Paul is treated like a criminal. Obedience to God does not guarantee freedom from restriction. Sometimes God allows His servants to be restrained - not as punishment, but as part of His unfolding plan. Noise Often Drowns Out Truth (v.34). The crowd shouted conflicting accusations. No one could give a clear charge. Confusion reigns where anger dominates. When people are driven by emotion rather than truth, justice becomes impossible. Yet God remains at work even when truth is temporarily silenced. God’s Protection May Look Like Carrying, Not Comfort (vv. 35–36). Paul had to be carried by soldiers because of the violence of the mob. This image reminds us that God sometimes protects us in ways that feel humiliating or uncomfortable. Being carried away in chains was still deliverance. God rescued Paul, though not in the way he might have preferred. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Do not interpret chains as abandonment. God may be guiding you into His next assignment, even if the circumstances are unclear. Deliverance does not always feel dignified, but it is still deliverance. When truth is misunderstood, and obedience is misjudged, God remains sovereign over the outcome. PRAYER: Father, help me trust You when obedience leads to misunderstanding and restraint. Give me grace to remain faithful when my motives are questioned and my path is unclear. Teach me to see Your protection even when it comes wrapped in chains. In Jesus’ name, Amen   THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 14: Genesis 37–38 - God at Work Behind the Scenes DAILY word study: TRUTH The Greek word alētheia (ἀλήθεια) refers to what is real, reliable, and unconcealed. It describes truth as reality as God sees it, not as shaped by opinion, emotion, or public pressure. The commander could not “get at the truth” because the crowd was shouting different accusations. The truth was present, but the chaotic environment made clarity difficult Reflect on this: Truth does not disappear when it is misunderstood. God preserves truth and reveals it in His time, even when confusion seems to dominate.