WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH
Pastor David Okoye says:

KEEP YOURSELF CLEAN

"That he might sanctify and cleanse it by the washing of water by the word". Ephesians 5:26

      Bathing is compulsory and necessary in our time. It is often said that cleanliness is next to Godliness, reason being that neatness/cleanliness is a prerequisite in drawing close to God. We see this in Hebrews 10:22 that says "let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water". The Godchild should not be so concerned with serving God and being holy for the Lord that he forgets to ensure his environment, clothing and body represents God. Over the years, man has come to discover that being aseptic is key to living in health.
      When a man keeps a dirty environment, it doesn't take long, he falls sick as he is constantly exposed to pathogens. Our opening text shows us a deeper truth. There is a washing that the Godchild needs aside the washing of water; this is the washing of the word. In our day to day interactions, the devil always seeks to contaminate the spiritual life of a Christian because he has come to discover that it retards the spiritual growth of that Christian. If the Godchild does not wash (sanctify) himself with the word of God, his spirit man falls sick.
      Sanctification is a process God has designed for a Christian to avoid the contamination of the devil. You sanctify yourself with the word of God. A Christian, who gives himself to the word of God, is continually alienated from the stains of the devil. The word of God is the most potent cleansing agent, its cleansing ability transcends the body, penetrating into the mind and spirit (Hebrews 4:12). Give yourself to the word today; it has the power to recreate you.

DECLARATION:
I completely give myself to the word of God today. I maintain a clean environment physically and spiritually and I am constantly transformed and sanctified.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE:
John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8