16/07/2026
HOLINESS REVIVAL MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE HOREMOW
DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY PASTOR PAUL RIKA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR.
DATE: THURSDAY JULY 16, 2026.
TOPIC: HOW TO BE SANCTIFIED (PART 1)
TEXT: DANIEL 1:3-8.
3. And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;
4. Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
5. And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
6. Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7. Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego.
8. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
KEY VERSE:1 THESSALONIANS 4:3. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication.
In case you are worried about how God will do it and the conditions that need to be fulfilled, know that what you need is purpose of heart, decision and determination. You have to make up your mind. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with wine which he drank therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
If you do not want sin in your life, come to that determination and make up your mind that sin will not have dominion over you and sin will never rule your life. Get rid of all carnality. Be determined that your heart shall neither envy a man nor lust after a woman. Make up your mind and when you come to that, it will be wonderful.
I have agreed within myself not to lust after a woman. I will never tell lies. I will never commit sin. Make an agreement with yourself. The Lord says "Ye shall sanctify yourself ". Which means do something, consecrate yourself for this work and God will give you desire of your heart, for I am the Lord that sanctified you.
As for the miracle of change, l will give you but make up your mind to live a holy life. Just as you tell a sinner to repent and believe in Jesus for power to stay away from sin, in the same way, you need to ask yourself, "What portion is there of God in this attitude of mine?
What portion is there of God in this thing that I am manifesting in my life? Will it give glory to God? Does it make my life glorify God? No, it will not. Therefore, l will not do it anymore." By this, you are consecrating yourself and when you come to God, He will do wonders in your life.
Why should l be proud? What do l have that was not given to me? Job said the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. He can take it away so rebuke, resist and say no to yourself. l will not be proud and envious of anybody. I will be humble. I choose the way of humility. This is consecration and determination not to go into sin.
Thought for the day. God desire believers to be sanctified.
Song for the day. I want to know Jesus more and more (2×)
Bible reading for the day: Isaiah 4-8
