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09/06/2026

THE RACE
09/06/26

BE FOCUSED 4

In every endeavour of life, being focused is essential for success, kingdom matters inclusive. After the death of Moses, God told Joshua to focus on the laws, *"do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go." Joshua 1:7 (NKJV)*.
In the next few days, let's look at the result drivers in the Christian race you must focus on.
1)Start with the end in mind.
Jesus came so that *"whosoever believes in Him shall not perish" John 3:16*. To this end the Bible says, *"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2 (NKJV)*. This entails living with eternity in view. Even Jesus would have boggled His ministry except that He was focused on the end. The Bible says, Jesus, *"for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame." Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)*. In the garden of Gethsemane, He prayed, let this cup pass, but His gaze was on the end, to be *"seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne." Hebrews 12:2 (NLT)*. He got it.
Except you do like Jesus, you won't make it. The race is not a roller coaster ride. Jesus made it clear, *"Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows." John 16:33 (NLT)*. Except you are focused on the end (eternity), you will fall for the tricks, sliding tackles, traps and dangerous carrots of Satan.
Why are you in Christ, for prosperity as wrongly presented or for the reason for which He came? You must be very clear otherwise you will be disappointed at the end. That will not be your portion.

Prayer :- God, give me grace to live with eternity in view.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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07/06/2026

THE RACE
08/06/26

BE FOCUSED 3

Yesterday, I left you a question, "how focused are you on your walk with God?" This is very important because, the more focused you are the more successful you will be. For a successful walk with God, the Bible counselled we must be *"looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)*. Looking unto Jesus means to be focused on Him, His mission, His teachings and be a doer of them.
A quick check on how focused you are.
His mission? To reconcile you to God and secure eternity with God after our earthly life. The starting point is to surrender your life to Him. Hear it, *"Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 (NKJV)*.
His teachings? Be sure you know and do them The Bible says, *"blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Luke 11:28 (NLT)*. Jesus Himself said, *“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock." Mathew 7:24 (NLT)*. No rain or storm can bring that house down.
But beware of distractions. Hear it, *“You shall have no other gods before Me." Exodus 20:3 (NKJV)*. Other gods are anything you put over and above God. Prompting to compromise the standard of God are also distractions.
Based on these indices, how focused are you? Are you born again?
Are you living by His word?
Are there other gods in your life?
Is your obedience total or selective?
Anyone your answer is not a confident yes is a red flag. Deal with it urgently.

Prayer :- I receive grace to be focused on Christ.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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06/06/2026

THE RACE
07/06/26

BE FOCUSED 2

The outcomes of every plan or project is a function of the focus it's given. No matter how intelligent you are, if you are not focused, efforts will amount to nothing. Jesus was very focused to have achieved so much in three and a half years. Let's learn from Him.
The Bible records a very powerful crusade, *"At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed...He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons;" Mark 1:32-34 (NKJV)*. After such a remarkable outing in the evening, *"Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.35-37 (NKJV)*.
Two actions of focus to learn from.
- Recognizing the need to refuel from above, early the next morning, He went on alone with God to pray.
- He didn't succumb to the popular demand "everyone is looking for You" at the detriment of the main goal and coverage. So He told Peter, *“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” Mark 1:38 (NKJV)*.
Focus is about isolating the key result drivers and giving it your best.
Now, how focused are you in your walk with God?
Shalom.

Prayer :- I receive grace to be focused like Jesus.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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05/06/2026

THE RACE
06/06/26

BE FOCUSED.

Distractions are everywhere. They take your focus off the target. Their presentation differs. You must deal with them if you will get to the desired destination.
As the exiles returned led by Nehemiah, they had in focus to rebuild the walls and the temple. The Bible says, *"But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews." Nehemiah 4:1 (NKJV)*. He had a good alley in Tobiah who said, *“Whatever they build, if even a fox goes up on it, he will break down their stone wall.” Nehemiah 4:3 (NKJV)*. But Nehemiah stayed focused. Consequently they *"built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." Nehemiah 4:6 (NKJV)* Thank God for Nehemiah's determination.
The first step in staying focused is to recognize the distractions. For example, king Solomon lost focus as wealth came. The Bible says, *" But King Solomon loved many foreign women," 1 kings 11:1 (NKJV)*. Consequently, *"So the Lord became angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned from the Lord God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice," 1 kings 11:9 (NKJV)*.
I don't know what you are working on, be focused. Hear this quote by Tony Robins, "The more focused you are the more successful you will be"
Let's learn from Apostle Paul who said, *"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, Philippians 3:13 (NKJV)*.
Shalom.

Prayer :,- Father give me grace to be focused.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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05/06/2026

THE RACE
05/06/26

GENTLE REMINDER 4

This is the last on this for now. For now, because the issue of witnessing for Christ will continue to be topical because God wants *"everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost." 2 Peter 3:9 (CEV)*. So until that happens we will surely revisit it when the Spirit directs.
That said, be it known, witnessing for Christ does not come easy. People give a number of excuses. So, you will keep failing Christ on this all important assignment except you are intentional and determined. *"I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work." John 9:4 (NKJV)*. You will see intentionality with a sense of urgency and determination.
Secondly, fear not for He who sent you said, *" I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Mathew 28:20 (NKJV)*. He also said, *" do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;" Mathew 10:19 (NKJV)*.
You must be prayerful because *"how can one enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? ."Mathew 12:29 (NKJV)*. So be reminded of the place of prayer in witnessing which is sharing the salvation message in the power of the holy Spirit leaving the result to the Holy Spirit.
So your own is to pray, step out in faith, witness and leave the Holy Spirit to finish the work as you continue to pray.
Will you start today or not? God is watching.

Prayer :- I receive grace to get going for witnessing today.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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04/06/2026

THE RACE
04/06/26

GENTLE REMINDER 3

I pray for you, you will fulfil God's purpose for your life. To operate in a purpose you must know the purpose. God's purpose differs for every person but some of God's purpose is for everyone. The Bible says, *"Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach," Mark 3:14 (NKJV)*. As a disciple of Christ, you are to go out and preach. Beloved, it's not optional.
When you fail in this task, you run some risk. The Bible says, *"If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I WILL HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DEATHS." Ezekiel 3:18 (NLT)*. This message is not for Pastors only but for every disciple of Christ which we are. That your neighbour, your colleague etc are prospects for Christ. When you fail to evangelize them God will hold you responsible. That should scare you.
There are rewards for doing this task. The Bible says, *"those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever." Daniel 12:3 (NLT)*.
You are guaranteed answered prayers Luke 15:7.
Then *"He that wins soul is wise." Proverb*11:30*. I pray for you again, you will not miss your reward .
Let me end this with some lines of a hymn which goes thus,
*"not one soul with which to greet Him, must I empty handed go?"*. Hmmm.

Prayer :- By your grace oh Lord, I will not appear before You empty handed.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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03/06/2026

THE RACE
03/06/26

GENTLE REMINDER 2

The task of soul winning is a divine assignment for every true believer. Please, be reminded, God *"does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." 2 Peter 3:9 (NLT)*. This is not a mean task. Knowing this, Jesus said *“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Mathew 9:37 (NKJV)*. To achieve total conversion which is God's desire, we must aggressively witness for Christ to people. If we don't, *"how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10:14 (NKJV)*. This is where you come in. Lest you forgot, Jesus made you the preacher. You are His ambassador on earth to bring about His will 2 Corinthians 5:20.
Let me leave you with some questions,
- Have you been faithful in this assignment?
- When last did you talk to someone about coming to Christ?
- There are no unbelievers to tell about Christ?
- You do not care about others as long as you are saved?
- God should send some other persons?
If you feel uncomfortable with any of these questions, then repent of your disobedience. Start by seriously asking yourself, what must I do differently, going forward?

Prayer :- Father, help me to be alive to this call.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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01/06/2026

THE RACE
02/06/26

GENTLE REMINDER 1

Lest you forget, Jesus came to secure the salvation of man. The Bible says, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16*. So while He was here He went about the business of winning souls with gusto. He completed the redemption work when He was taken to be crucified on the cross of Calvary. He then said it is finished. He was buried and rose from the dead on the third day.
Post resurrection activities were basically solidifying structures for soul winning. To this end, He said, *"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world" Mathew 28:19-20*. He repeated this in Acts 1:8. By these pronouncements, you and I were put in charge of this work. Now may I ask you, how are you going about this work?
Here comes the gentle reminder, you were mandated to witness to people about Christ and bring souls to the kingdom of God.
Do not fail Jesus.

Prayer :- Help me to be alive to your mandate to win souls.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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01/06/2026

THE RACE
01/06/26

BE SURE OF YOUR STATUS 2

Assurance of salvation is non-negotiable. That's what assures you of eternal rest with Christ.
How does one achieve it?
1)Be sure you are born again for the Bible says, *"Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3*. This is not about attending a church but accepting Christ as Lord and saviour. The process is in Romans 10:9-10.
2) You must live by the word of God. *"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." Mathew 7:21*.
3) You must be WALKING with God for your WORK for God to count. These people in our text (Mathew 7: 21-23) worked but never walked with God.
4) In everything you do live with eternity in view, let nothing distract you because, *"it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" Hebrews 9:27*.
HAPPY NEW MONTH

Prayer :- Help me Lord to finish well and strong.

Pastor Richard Igberaese
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30/05/2026

THE RACE
31/05/26

BE SURE OF YOUR STATUS 1

This is very important, otherwise, you will ultimately be embarrassed. Jesus said,, *“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." Mathew 7:21 (NKJV)*. Then He talked of some people who thought their works should give them express entry. They told Jesus, *"Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?" Mathew 7:22 (NKJV)*. They will be surprised at Jesus' reply, *"I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!" Mathew 7:23 (NKJV)*. Thank God, Jesus was talking about a future date because He said, *" many will say to me in that day" Mathew 7:23*. Otherwise some one would have been unpleasantly surprised. No wonder you will hear people say, there will be surprises in heaven.
Why is this important? It's important because if you miss the ultimate reason Jesus came, it will be a tragedy.
Why did He come? *"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE." John 3:16 (NKJV)* When a man's eyes close in death, nothing can change the destination. The church services, befitting burial and prayers are to no avail. Meanwhile, the hymn writer says, it could happen at any moment.
Beloved, if God summons you now, will you make it?
Hence you need to be sure of your status.

Prayer :- Let the coming of Jesus not be in vain in my life.

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