How to continually have God on your side
If God is for you, who can be against you? Nothing in the world beats knowing and having God on our side. When God is for us, it means He is thinking, speaking, acting and doing everything in our favor.…
Samuel Aina
Samuel is a gifted teacher of the Word. He co-founded SmileKeys as a means of expressing what He believes to be God-given Principles for Walking with God and Excelling in the Christian Life. He is happily married with lovely Kids. He can be reached at samuel@smilekeys.com
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God keeps his promises, He can be trusted.
God keeps His promises, and yes, He can be trusted. One scripture that resonated deeply with me as the year was coming to an end is Psalm 126:3, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled…
New Things Have Come!
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) In Christ, You have Benefits That moment that you opened up your heart to Jesus,…
Old Things Passed Away
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Seven Old Things Passed Away One very important thing that happens to you when you…
You are A New Creation
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) The moment you acknowledge Jesus as your Savior, something happens to you – the real…
Forever with Jesus
The Golden Escape! Finding safety in the midst of chaos is not an experience many people will easily identify with, especially if you are not living in war-torn parts of the world. People who have experienced civil wars or violence…
Excelling in the Lord’s Work
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 — The…
Renew Your Strength
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on…
Renewing Your Mind Daily
It is difficult to advance in life without making effort to renew your mind daily with the Word of God. If there is a time to pay more attention to your mind and thoughts, it is now. The scripture says,…
Ascending with Jesus
The call to ascend can be likened to when Jesus saw the crowd and went up the hill. The scripture says his disciples came unto him right there up the hill. Today Jesus can see the crowd; we are much…
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord
The Four-Fold Requirements In Psalm 24, the psalmist was inspired by the Holy Spirit to ask, “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?” On this third day of the 40…
From Natural birth to Supernatural Birth
Two Distinct Realms of Experience In Day one of the 40 Days of Ascent, we observed that the twenty-fourth psalm describes two realms – the earth (Psalm 24:1-2) and the Hill of the Lord (Psalm 24:3). We also mentioned that…
40 Days of Ascent: A Call to a New Experience!
Forty Days of Ascent Welcome to 40 Days of Ascent. I invite you to join me and a few friends to pursue God and ascend higher in your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Last year, we had 40 Days…
I will never be ungrateful to you, Lord!!!
I will never be ungrateful to you, Lord!!! Father, I thank you for having been so merciful, gracious, loving, and faithful to me, my family, and my loved ones in the year 2021. Thank you for the salvation we have…
Overcoming Offences with Truth and Love!
Guard your thought and life One place Satan seeks to engage and defeat a believer is in their thought. Satan lies a lot and he is so great at manipulating events, making them look more serious than they truly are.…
The Year 2020: A Reflection
When the year 2020 started, it did not cross our minds that by December 31, 2020, more than 300, 000 souls would have been lost in the USA alone, and a whooping over a million souls would have been lost…
Living with Eternity in View (Day 40)
Welcome to Day 40 of the 40Days of Return. It has been a journey inwards and upwards, a journey back to the Lord. We all needed to return to the Father one way or the other. It is so amazing…
Hospitality: Sharing with the Lord’s People
Welcome to Day 31 of the 40 Days of Return. Today I like to focus on returning to the Lord in hospitality. The scripture says in Romans 12:13: Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. God’s…
Serving the Lord with Enthusiasm (Day 29)
It is the Day 29 of the 40Days of Return. Today I want to invite you into the exciting world of serving the Lord. It seems to me that God is currently rekindling the enthusiasm of his children towards him…
Giving Devotion and Honor to Others (Day 28)
Welcome to Day 28 of the 40Days of Return. Today I like to point your attention to two keywords that the scriptures underscore in speaking about what your relationship with others, especially in the household of faith, should look like.…
No Sincerity, No Love (Day 27)
Welcome to Day 27 of the 40Days of Return. Today I want to draw your attention to a series of instructions from Romans 12. Let us start with Romans 12:9: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to…
Never Hidden from God (Day 26)
Welcome to Day 26 of the 40Days of Return. Today I like to reinforce what Mary Aina shared with you yesterday – The Rewarder of Secret Deeds. The scripture says: Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment,…
Self-Examination: How Do I Judge Myself? (Day 23)
It is Day 23 of the 40Days of Return. Yesterday I wrote about self-examination, emphasizing why we need to judge ourselves and not focus on other people. Today, I like to trust God to help you see how you can…
Self-Examination: God’s First and Second Options (Day 22)
It is Day 22 of the 40Days of Return. Today, I like to call your attention to a very important admonition in the Bible, a principle that will help you in your faith walk with God. The bible calls it…
Whatever Jesus Tells You, Make Sure that You do It! (Day 21)
Welcome to Day 21 of the 40Days of Return. Yesterday, I wrote about how to identify the will and leading of the Lord. Today, I want to charge you with the same warning Mary gave to the servers at the…
LISTEN: How to Hear God and Identify His Leading (Day 20)
Welcome to Day 20 of the 40Days of Return. Today, I want to answer the question on the heart of many people, ‘how do I hear God’? It is Your Right! Hearing God’s voice is supposed to be the right,…
Why You Should Forgive and Never Hold a Grudge (Day 19)
It is Day 19 of the 40Days of Return. Yesterday, Mary Aina started a conversation about forgiveness. Today, I want to follow up on the benefits of forgiveness. I like to help you see scripturally vital reasons why you should…
How to Sustain Your Thirst for God (Day 12)
It is Day 12 of the 40Days of Return. Two days ago, Stephen Onayemi charged us to stay on fire for God, and I followed up yesterday with a charge to let your heart long after God. Today, I still…
A Heart Longing for God! (Day 11)
It is Day 11 of the 40Days of Return. Today I am asking you to get thirsty for the Lord. I understand that many things are trying to get your attention and choke off whatever passion you may have for…
Act Like You Know It is True! (Day 9)
It is Day 9 of the 40Days of Return. The words on my heart for you is to never give up trusting God. He does not come late, and He never fails. The Bible says in Numbers 23:19: God is…