The Oscar Ajoku Blog: Daily Vitamin Devotional

DAILY VITAMIN - Being A Leader In Church “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1) The opening scripture says that the desire to lead in the body of Christ is a good one, and is in fact one of the greatest calling of all. However, most times we assume that he was referring to just pastors alone; well, He wasn’t. The Amplified Version uses the terms ‘superintendent’ and ‘overseer’. Now, that could mean overseer of a large congregation, or simply a small group. In essence, he was talking about leadership on all grounds; whether of the entire church, or just a small Bible group or fellowship in church. And then it goes on to say ‘he must be of good behavior, hospitable, apt to teach and patient’ (v.2-3). These are the criteria that every person expects from leaders, including God; however what approach towards this role is expected of them? Peter reveals that to us. He wrote “Tend (nurture, guard, guide and fold) t...

DAILY VITAMIN - Living In His Perfect Will “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.” God will never ask us to do what was or is impossible to do. And so when He asked us to live free of worldly conformations until we are practically living at the center of His good, acceptable and perfect will, it is because He knows we can. And why can’t we? In 2 Chronicles 31, the scripture tells us that Hezekiah in his lifetime did what was always good, right and truth before God (v. 20). Isn’t that synonymous to good, acceptable and perfect? It is; and he did it even though he didn’t have the fullness of God resident within him, as we do now in Christ. And because he did this, scripture affirms that he prospered (v. 21). So, every promise God gives to the regenerated man isn’t a farce. Remember, He cannot lie; and thus if we aren’t seeing that reality, it has to b...

DAILY VITAMIN - God Can Use Anybody “…for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” (Matthew 3:9) Everybody is peculiar in God’s sight; however when they receive His Lordship, they also receive the capacity to materialize this peculiarity as He has designed. In other words, everybody has a God-given purpose; and to God they are all fit to be used if they would only submit to Him, and get His Word into their spirits- for that is what helps us become capable (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It doesn’t matter what has been defined as your social or cultural flaw, your intellectual impediment, or spiritual inexperience; any man is enough for God to do what He has purposed when He says he is enough. And you my friend are no exception. Yes my friend, you’re not exempted! Consider Moses for example, he had a speech impediment, yet in God he became a fierce orator and admirable leader. Consider Gideon also, who suffered from a severe low self-esteem, ...