*A SOFT ANSWER CAN STABILIZE THINGS AND TAKE YOU TO YOUR DESTINATION*

"A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger." Proverbs 15:1[Amplified).

I was inside a public transport when a soldier at a check point ordered our driver to park his vehicle and for all the passengers to come down for a one on one search of persons and goods! Some of us were in a hurry. Some people felt he needed money that is why he chose to delay and frustrate us. A few zealous people took money and went to him. He said that his problem was not money, but the disrespectful and arrogant answer given by our driver. Unreserved apologies were then given and he cheerfully allowed us to proceed. *A lot of marital, family, workplace, organisational and national disputes are exacerbated by unkind answers and reactions.* Words are so powerful; more powerful than some guns and money. Ephesians 4:29 says: "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, *that it may minister grace unto the hearers.* Can we start developing a glossary of gracious words! Can we learn to say: "Oh, I am sorry, I think I misunderstand you; pardon my manners, please don't be angry with me, how can I make things right, can we please have a discussion on this, I am open to your views; kindly hear me out, I am finding ways that we could honour God better as we resolve this issue, kindly pray for me, I think I may be missing something, please don't give up on me, maybe I am not communicating properly, Oh Lord, please help me to say the right words to my beloved....!" Good words could be therapeutic, they bring healing and break the power of pride and disdain. *People may be as erratic, crazy and unreasonable; but we must not give them the keys of our peace, joy and progress by our careless responses!* Oh dear Lord, please help us to use gracious words in all we say in Jesus Christ name. Amen. Good morning.

Jesus had been beaten 39 times, spat on, stripped naked & nailed to the cross…

He did all of this for you & for me.
What will be your loss if you accept Him into your life? Nothing
What will be your loss if don’t? Everything

leave a heart for your God ❤‍🩹

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE 2025

THEME:
*QUICK UNDERSTANDING*

MEMORIZE
Isaiah 11:3
And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:

READ
Isaiah 11:1-9
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den.
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Quick understanding leads to a life of precision, distinction, and bliss.*

MESSAGE
The Lord Jesus Christ had the Spirit without measures upon His life and functioned from the cumulative power of the various dimensions of the Spirit of the LORD upon His life.

The result was that He was quick in understanding the fear of God. He was super fast in discerning and understanding the mind of the LORD in everything.

His mind was divinely empowered to pick the slightest signal from God's mind. He always knew what to do according to the scriptures, hence; He was totally pleasing unto the Father.

Today's text shows the cumulative effects of the Lord Jesus working with quick understanding; it says that
"They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." (Isaiah 11:9)

That's what happens when we operate with quick understanding in the fear of the LORD. We will be functioning in precision and in distinction. As a result, we will enjoy a life of bliss here on earth.

Unfortunately, the whole world, according to the scriptures, is under a heavy spell of darkness, thereby making people grope in darkness. As a result, people struggle with confusion and frustration.

Where there is darkness, there will be confusion, anarchy, and chaos.

All the calamities and chaos in today's world are caused by darkness because people are not able to see things in their proper perspectives.

Things are cloudy, turbid, and nebulose; therefore, wrong choices and decisions are being made continually, leading to so many crises and problems in the world.

However, we can change the narrative as we intentionally walk with the Lord Jesus Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit like He did while He was here on earth.

*He was full of the Spirit of the LORD and functioned in excellence.*

One of these days, He will return in His power and great glory, and He will take over the governance of the whole world, and the whole earth will experience perfect peace for one thousand years.

In the interim, you can ask the Lord Jesus Christ to help you function like He did on the earth; because the Bible tells us that we are like Him here on earth even as He is in heaven.

One day, the Lord Jesus Christ reprimanded two of His disciples for being slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken. When He later on appeared to the twelve, the Bible tells us this;
Luke 24:45 "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,"

This implies that they were "slow of heart to believe" because they were not functioning in "quick understanding."

Much more than ever, we need the Lord Jesus Christ to open our understanding and make us of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD.

Make this your passionate prayers today and always.

Shalom, maranatha!

ACTION STEPS
1. Prayerfully meditate on today's devotional guide.
2. Be intentional about your personal fellowship with the LORD.
3. Specifically, ask the Holy Spirit to make you of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD always.

REMEMBER
*Quick understanding leads to a life of precision, distinction, and bliss.*

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. I ask for the fulness of your Spirit upon me today and let this result in a quick understanding in the fear of the LORD in Jesus' name. Amen.

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: 1 Samuel 16-17; Psalms 114-115; Matthew 3-4; Acts 1-2;

HYMN
1
Blessed assurance—Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God;
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

2
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

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What is Overfamiliarity?
Overfamiliarity is more than just being comfortable around someone. It's a state where you start to take the person, their position, and their words for granted. It can manifest as:
Disrespect: Ignoring or downplaying the prophet's counsel or authority.

Lack of Reverence: Becoming numb to the spiritual truths being shared, even if they were once impactful.

Taking Things for Granted: Failing to appreciate the time, effort, and grace offered by the prophet.

Criticism and Negativity: Focusing on perceived flaws or shortcomings rather than the overall message and ministry.
Why is it a Problem?

Hindered Spiritual Growth:
Overfamiliarity can block the flow of God's grace and anointing in your life.

Offense and Division:
It can lead to taking offense at the prophet's words or actions, potentially causing division within the community.
Missed Blessings:

When you fail to honor and respect the prophet's role, you may miss out on the blessings and breakthroughs that God intends for you.

Damaged Relationships:
Overfamiliarity can erode the foundation of trust and respect in any relationship, including a spiritual one.

Avoiding Overfamiliarity:
Intentionally Honor:
Make a conscious effort to honor the prophet's position and the grace they carry.

Value the Message:
Focus on the spiritual truths being shared and their potential impact on your life, rather than dwelling on personal preferences or opinions.

Maintain Respect:
Be mindful of your words and actions, treating the prophet with the respect they deserve.
Seek Understanding:
If you have questions or concerns, address them with humility and a desire to understand, rather than through criticism.

By avoiding overfamiliarity, you can cultivate a healthy and fruitful relationship with your prophet, allowing you to receive the blessings and guidance that God intends for you.

What is Overfamiliarity?
Overfamiliarity is more than just being comfortable around someone. It's a state where you start to take the person, their position, and their words for granted. It can manifest as:
Disrespect: Ignoring or downplaying the prophet's counsel or authority.

Lack of Reverence: Becoming numb to the spiritual truths being shared, even if they were once impactful.

Taking Things for Granted: Failing to appreciate the time, effort, and grace offered by the prophet.

Criticism and Negativity: Focusing on perceived flaws or shortcomings rather than the overall message and ministry.
Why is it a Problem?

Hindered Spiritual Growth:
Overfamiliarity can block the flow of God's grace and anointing in your life.

Offense and Division:
It can lead to taking offense at the prophet's words or actions, potentially causing division within the community.
Missed Blessings:

When you fail to honor and respect the prophet's role, you may miss out on the blessings and breakthroughs that God intends for you.

Damaged Relationships:
Overfamiliarity can erode the foundation of trust and respect in any relationship, including a spiritual one.

Avoiding Overfamiliarity:
Intentionally Honor:
Make a conscious effort to honor the prophet's position and the grace they carry.

Value the Message:
Focus on the spiritual truths being shared and their potential impact on your life, rather than dwelling on personal preferences or opinions.

Maintain Respect:
Be mindful of your words and actions, treating the prophet with the respect they deserve.
Seek Understanding:
If you have questions or concerns, address them with humility and a desire to understand, rather than through criticism.

By avoiding overfamiliarity, you can cultivate a healthy and fruitful relationship with your prophet, allowing you to receive the blessings and guidance that God intends for you.

Wisdom is knowing what to do at any given situation. A man of wisdom can never be stranded. It is the principal thing. Ask God for it today

What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn for Good. Remember the story of Joseph

I reach baba side today, e say make I go back before I go use hand spoil waitin God dey plan for me....

God still dey for me 🥹

No time with the way the world is going, serve God, do good, live right and be truthful to yourself and God.