Word Encounter with Dr. Abiodun

The Bible is very clear on the truth that man's creation is unique in comparison to the creation of other creatures of God. God created man in His image for fellowship and to fulfil His purpose. Today's Daily Devotional focuses on this truth, making it very clear that man is the climax of God's creation, created to exercise dominion over all of God's creation. It therefore admonishes that men seek...

Hastiness is known to be fraught with errors of judgment and actions often resulting in failure and regrets. Wisdom therefore demands that one be careful and avoid being hasty in action. This is the thrust of today's Daily Devotional which emphasizes the need to always think through matters before acting rather than being hasty which may bring regrets. February 19, 2024.

The place of personal consecration cannot be overemphasized in the life of the believer in relating with God. This is because God is holy and will only fellowship with holy vessels. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the place of consecration in the life of the believer, the place of purity and holiness, emphasizing that it is the only way of obtaining God's favour and covenant of ble...

Today's Daily Devotional is a reminder to all, especially believers in Christ Jesus, that Jesus has paid not only the price for mankind's sins, but also paid the price for his sickness. It makes it clear that sickness, which is part of the curse of the law, has been taken care of for mankind by the death of Jesus on the cross. The Devotional concludes by affirming that the devil has no right to af...

In today's Daily Devotional, the need to always depend on God for help and for strength is emphasized. All are admonished to learn to depend on God, always putting their faith in Him as He is the only source and giver of true and genuine help and strength. The Devotional concludes by declaring that God will always be there for those who seek help from Him, and His strength will always be available...

The Bible describes children as the heritage of God and that they are His reward to His people. Today's Daily Devotional sheds more light on this great truth. It makes it clear that it is not God's intention for His people to be barren or childless but rather His delight to have them blessed with children. The Devotional admonishes all, especially believers, to always seek the face of God when fac...

Believers in Christ are a people of freedom by the redemption work of Jesus - by His sacrificial death and resurrection. One of the things, however, that they are not free to engage in is whatever does not edify them or others. Today's Daily Devotional looks at this important Bible admonition for believers not to engage in activities that do not edify them or others. It concludes that others may e...

Today's Daily Devotional is in commemoration of the season of love that this period of the year is noted for. It draws attention to the false conception about what love is and points all to the truth that the only love that is genuine and true is the one that is founded on the love of Christ. It admonishes all to let the season be devoted to truly loving and embracing Jesus' love and not to immora...

Today's Daily Devotional is a clarion call to all believers on the need to always honour God and be devoted to Him as He is the only Being deserving such. The Devotional emphasizes the importance of being devoted to God and appreciating Him for who He is. It concludes by making it clear that there is a great reward in honouring God as He is faithful in honouring those who honour Him. February 13,...

The Bible is very strong on the need for parents to train their children in the way of God so that when they are grown they do not deviate from it. This is the focus of today's Daily Devotional which emphasizes the need for good and godly parenting especially as it concerns believing parents who are expected to let the light of God shine in the lives of their children perpetually. February 12, 202...

Everyone desires success and progress and God, as a good and loving God and Creator of all, desires the same for all of His creatures. He does not just desire progress for them, He desires one that is accelerated and is resounding. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for all, especially believers, to believe and trust in God for His intervention in their lives for the purpose...

God is available for His people at all times. He is always there, with them, and for them, and He will not leave them stranded or disappointed in life. Today's Daily Devotional makes it clear that Jehovah Shammah, one of God's covenant names, is an assurance from God that He will always be there for His people, that He will not leave them nor forsake them. It is an assurance that those who trust G...

One of the things that God cherishes and appreciates in a man is submission and obedience to His Word and instructions. He will always honour an individual who puts his faith in Him and walks according to His counsel. This is the focus of today's Daily Devotional, emphasizing the need for all, especially believers, to have implicit confidence and trust in God as He is trustworthy and will not lead...

Today's Daily Devotional is a discourse on the special type of love that God demonstrates to mankind. The special type of love that motivated Him to give Jesus for the sin of the world, and that made Jesus to submit to Him and die for the sin of the world. The Devotional concludes that Agape Love is God's type of love that He desires His children to manifest to the world. February 9, 2024.

Today's Daily Devotional is a focus on Elijah, the fervent, furious, and fearless prophet of God. The Devotional emphasizes Elijah's commitment to the service of God and his boldness at confronting the king, the high, and the lofty with the Word and counsel of God without fear or favour, rebuking them and calling them to order when they err or stray away from the counsel of God. The Devotional con...

The gifts of the Spirit are gifts that God gives to His children and His church for effective and fruitful Christian ministry. He desires and delights in giving these gifts to His children who are committed to Him and to His work. This is the focus of today's Daily Devotional which emphasizes the need for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including the word of knowledge, for believers in being effecti...

Christians have been known to engage in prayer with fasting over the ages and when Jesus was on the earth He demonstrated to His followers the need to fast often in seeking God's face. Today's Daily Devotional affirms the importance of fasting and encourages all, especially Christians, to regularly engage in fasting as God intends as it is rewarding to do so. February 6, 2024.

God is exceptional in love as He is love personified -- an embodiment of love. He loves mankind and desires that all be saved, and this is the reason He sent Jesus into the world to die for the sin of the world. Today's Daily Devotional emphasizes this unparalleled love that God demonstrates towards mankind and makes it clear that this love is non-discriminatory. It is available to as many as resp...

Today's Daily Devotional is a discourse on the need to relate with God with the right spirit, the right attitude. It emphasizes that God delights in individuals who are truthful and pure in their relationship with Him, individuals who will run back to Him remorseful and repentant whenever they fall into sin, and not those who will choose to run away from Him. All are admonished to walk with God wi...

A lot of people take alcohol socially and do not see anything wrong with it as a habit. This is more so these days when alcohol has become refined and packaged in such a way that it becomes very attractive to the consumers. Today's Daily Devotional highlights the inherent danger in alcohol consumption and warns all of its health hazards. The Devotional draws attention to the warnings from scriptur...

God is sovereign and rules over all creation. The times and the seasons are under His control and He makes all things to work according to His purpose. Today's Daily Devotional makes it clear that because the times and the seasons are under God's control, He makes His good counsel and purpose to be established concerning His children and those who love Him and do His will. The Devotional concludes...

God is known to be excellent and of impeccable character. He is incomparable to no other as He alone is excellent with no blemish whatsoever. Today's Daily Devotional emphasizes this truth and makes it clear that God is not just excellent but He is just and always seeks the well-being of all including those who are opposed to Him. All are admonished to trust Him and put their confidence in Him as...

Today's Daily Devotional draws attention to one of God's end times events, the Great Tribulation, that will occur soon and demands the preparedness of everyone, especially believers. It is a period that will follow the Rapture -- the catching-up of believers' with Christ to the clouds. The Great Tribulation period, the Devotional concludes, will be a trying period for the people on the earth, and...

Love is, no doubt, essential in every human relationship especially in marriage. It is essential in maintaining a harmonious and peaceful environment in the home, between a couple, and also among the couple's families and relations. Today's Daily Devotional focuses on the need for love to be practical and evident in homes and marriages, and also among the couple's families and relations such that...

Ruth, no doubt, was one of the women in the Bible with an exemplary life with great lessons to impart to everyone, especially women. Hers was a sparkling, impeccable, and a purposeful life. This remarkable Bible character is the focus of today's Daily Devotional. She is presented as a faithful woman, wife, daughter-in-law, and devotee of God. All, especially women, are admonished to learn from her...