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Send us Fan Mail Jola Speaks Interview Series ✨ Are you finding it hard to stay close to God? Do you feel like your connection with Him is slipping? Join Jola Ajelabi and Dr. Esther Longe as they share insights on deepening your relationship with God and staying in tune with Him. You don’t want to miss this impactful episode! Watch now! #jolaspeaks #faithjourney #stayconnected #deepenfaith #godsp...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Jola Speaks engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Esther Longe, exploring the profound topic of staying focused on God. Together, they unpack the significance of maintaining unwavering faith amidst life’s distractions and challenges. The discussion delves into practical ways to deepen your relationship with God, stay rooted in His word, and priori...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 107:1-3, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those He redeemed from the hand of the foe, those He gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. Psalm 107:1-3 invites us into a space of thanksgiving, testimony, and reflection. It reminds us of God's enduring goodness and His...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is a sacred responsibility, often demanding selflessness and accountability. In 2 Samuel 24, King David exemplifies this principle when he takes full responsibility for his actions, sparing his people from further suffering. From David's response, we learn key lessons about what it means to lead with integrity and responsibility. Acknowledging Mistakes David recogn...

Send us Fan Mail Hello family! ❤️ As we approach the end of another year, it’s time to reflect, reset, and renew for what’s ahead. 🌟 2025 is not just another year—it’s a season to step into all that God has prepared for us. 🙌 Let’s get intentional #jolaspeaks #explore #newepisode  #jolaspeaks @jolaspeaks #christianpodcast #dailydevotion #spiritualgrowth 

Send us Fan Mail In 2 Samuel 24:18–25, we encounter a powerful account of King David's response to God's instruction to offer a sacrifice on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. This passage vividly illustrates the principle that true sacrifice is not without cost.  Earlier in the chapter, David's sin of conducting a census, driven by pride and reliance on numbers rather tha...

Send us Fan Mail  2 Samuel 24:17-20, In this passage, King David acknowledges his sin after ordering a census of Israel, which stemmed from pride and a desire to measure his strength through numbers. When God sent judgment in the form of a plague, David responded with humility, taking responsibility and pleading for mercy on behalf of the people. David’s actions and heart posture provide valuable...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 24:10-17, In this passage, David had sinned against God by ordering a census of Israel, motivated by pride and a desire to measure his own strength. Once he realized his sin, he was deeply convicted and confessed to God, saying,  “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, LORD, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.”  David...

Send us Fan Mail In 2 Samuel 24:10-16, we find a profound example of how a leader’s decisions can have far-reaching consequences on those they lead. King David, prompted either by his own pride or influenced by others, ordered a census of Israel’s fighting men. This decision, though seemingly administrative, displeased God because it reflected a reliance on human strength rather than divine provid...

Send us Fan Mail In 2 Samuel 24:1-4, we read about King David's decision to take a census of Israel and Judah. Despite Joab's objections, David insisted on proceeding. This act displeased God, leading to consequences that affected the entire nation. Joab, David's military commander, tried to caution the king. He questioned the need for the census, saying, "May the Lord your God...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 24:1-2 “Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.’ So the king said to Joab and the army commanders with him, ‘Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and enroll the fighting men, so that I may know how many there are.’” In this passage, David, Israel's kin...

Send us Fan Mail This passage in 2 Samuel lists King David's mighty warriors, acknowledging their valor, loyalty, and achievements. Each name in this record serves as a testament to their contribution to David's reign and to God's purpose through him. The chapter highlights the importance of recognition in leadership, community, and faith. The passage underscores that no act of brav...

Send us Fan Mail In 2 Samuel 23:13-17, three of David's mighty warriors demonstrate extraordinary loyalty and bravery by breaking through enemy lines to fetch water from the well in Bethlehem for David. However, David’s response is surprising. Instead of drinking the water, he pours it out before the Lord, saying, “Far be it from me, Lord, to do this! Is it not the blood of men who went at th...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 23:13-17 tells the story of three mighty men who demonstrated extraordinary loyalty and bravery to David. This passage beautifully illustrates the gift of men, particularly those who are divinely positioned to stand by us, strengthen us, and help fulfill God’s purpose in our lives. When David expressed a longing for water from Bethlehem's well, his mighty men heard i...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 23:8-13 introduces us to David's mighty men—elite warriors whose exploits were marked by exceptional bravery, loyalty, and strategic impact. These individuals exemplify key principles of transformative leadership, as they did not only excel in their own right but also became catalysts for victory under David’s leadership. David’s mighty men were not born extraordinar...

Send us Fan Mail David himself was in a season of personal hardship, fleeing for his life from King Saul. His retreat to the cave of Adullam symbolizes the starting point of many leaders — a place of uncertainty and struggle. Yet, even in his vulnerability, people were drawn to him. David’s example at Adullam reminds us that transformative leadership is not about leading perfect people but about c...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 23:8-12  In this passage, we see the extraordinary exploits of David's mighty men—men who were courageous, skilled, and completely devoted to their leader. Each of these warriors performed remarkable feats, demonstrating qualities that every believer can emulate to achieve exploits in their own lives. The exploits of David’s mighty men remind us that God calls His ch...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Samuel 23:5-7 is part of David's last words, where he reflects on God’s covenant with him and contrasts the blessings of the righteous with the fate of the wicked. "Is not my house right with God? Has he not made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part? Will he not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire? But evil men are...

Send us Fan Mail "If my house were not right with God, surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part; surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire."  2 Samuel 23:5 This verse, spoken by King David, reflects his acknowledgment of God's faithfulness and the enduring nature of God's covenant, de...

Send us Fan Mail The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’”  This passage, part of King David’s final words, highlights the beauty and transformative power of righteousness...

Send us Fan Mail  The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’”   This passage, part of King David’s final words, highlights the beauty and transformative power of righteousnes...

Send us Fan Mail In 2 Samuel 23:3, we see a divine blueprint for leadership: “When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God.” Most leaders today are entrusted with the responsibility of guiding others, but how many truly lead with righteousness and a reverent fear of God? This video dives deep into the qualities of a godly leader, highlighting the importance of inte...

Send us Fan Mail "Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, declares: 'The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.'” 2 Samuel 23:1-2 David’s life is a powerful testimony of what it means to be exalted by God. From humble beginnings as a...

Send us Fan Mail “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” — 2 Samuel 22:51 In this passage, David reflects on the faithfulness of God as his Ruler and Deliverer. God's rulership is characterized by His power, protection, provision, and promises, which endure forever. David declares that God gives His king "gre...

Send us Fan Mail "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 In verse 18, Jesus declares that "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." This stat...