Thursday, 19 September 2019

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2019

THEME: DANGERS OF IGNORING THE POOR


MEMORISE:
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Proverbs 21:13


READ: Matthew 25:32-46

32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

35 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee?  or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

42 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.


MESSAGE

Many Christians don't realise the dangers inherent in ignoring the poor around them. From today's Bible reading, we see that the Lord cares for the less privileged so much that He literally feels their pain. This means that every time you disregard a person in need you are ignoring God Himself. Matthew 25:45-46 says:

“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment:  but the righteous into life eternal.”

From these verses we understand that neglecting the needy is a passageway to hell fire. When people come to you in hunger, do you give them food or turn deaf ears to their pleas? When someone is sick, do you visit to show love and pray with him or her or do you just go about your own business? When you see someone who needs new clothes, do you scorn or abuse the person for looking hagard instead of giving out some of the clothes in your wardrobe that you haven't worn in a long while? If you are ignoring people's needs around you, be careful because you just might be disregarding God Himself, and the result is eternity in hell.


Believe me honestly, if you make it a point of duty to always give to the poor, you will be blessed bountifully for it. It is popularly said that givers never lack. I believe this to be very true because Proverbs 19:17 says:

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”

No one who neglects the poor has a place in heaven. In Matthew 19:16-25, a rich young man went to see Jesus, and he told Him that he had kept all Jewish laws from his youth, but he still felt like he was lacking something. Jesus told him that if he wanted to be perfect, he should sell all that he had and give the proceeds to the poor. This was too hard for the rich man to do, so he went away in sorrow. Then Jesus turned to His disciples and told them it is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. In other words, if you are rich and you find anything too big or too valuable to let go of for the sake of the poor, then there is no place for you in the kingdom of heaven. Many people judge this rich young man, but they would do exactly the same thing he did if they were in his shoes. If I may ask, do you care enough for the needy that you can sell all that you have to meet their needs? Difficult as this may sound, it is reflective of the kind of heart that has a place in heaven.


ACTION POINT:
Begin to set aside a portion of your regular income to help the needy from today.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 5-6, Daniel 4:28-37

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 5: LET OTHERS SEE JESUS IN YOU

1. While passing thro' this world of sin,
and others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within;
Let others see Jesus in you.

Chorus:
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you.
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true;
Let others see Jesus in you.

2. Your life's a book before their eyes,
They're reading it thro' and thro'
Say, does it point them to the skis,
Do others see Jesus in you?

3. Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave and true,
and lead the lost to life and Christ.
Let others see Jesus in you.

DEVOTIONAL :EVERYDAY IN THE WORD

EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019.

SUBJECT : GOD’S LOVE TOWARD US!

Memory verse: "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 vs 16.)

READ: Romans 5 vs 6 - 11:
5:6: For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
5:7: For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die.
5:8: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
5:9: Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
5:10: For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
5:11: And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

INTIMATION:
God’s love for us unique and unparalleled. His love is dynamic and not self-centered; it reaches out and draws others in. This is one of God's most outstanding and obvious characteristics. Here God sets the pattern of true love, the basis for all love relationships—when you love someone dearly, you are ready and willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice. The message of the Gospel comes to a focus in God’s love for us as is stated in our memory verse.

The apostle Paul, in the passage we read, expounded the love of God for us. He explained that when we were weak, lost in sin, and helpless and could do nothing on our own to save ourselves, Christ had to come to rescue us. For His love for us, God paid dearly with the life of His Son, the highest price He could pay, and unheard of in history. Jesus accepted wholeheartedly His propitiation for our sins, set aside His deity, took the form of man, and paid the wages of sin we owed—death—on the cross at Calvary (Ezekiel 18 vs 4 & Romans 6 vs 23). Jesus, in exchange, gave His sinless life of inestimable value for our sinful lives that are completely worthless. He came at exactly the right time in history in accordance with God's plan and schedule. It is God that controls all history, and He controlled the timing, method, and events surrounding Jesus' death.

The apostle Paul further explains that the love that caused God to create the world for an extension of His kingdom, and caused Christ to die in our place, is the same love that sends the Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us daily. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is the same power that saved us and is available to us in our daily lives.

Therefore, having begun a life with Christ by accepting what He did for us, you have a reserve power and love to call on each day for help to meet every challenges or trials. Too often, in our spiritual life, although we may need to love God more, there is a much higher need to recognize just how much He loves us. When our relationship is such that we feel God's love and His passion for His children, we naturally begin to love Him more. You can pray for His power and love as you need it.

Many of us have at one time or the other felt like that, "Lord where are You when I really need You?" "God, I'm going under. Don't You care?" But a believer and a child of God will remember the promise found in First Peter 5 vs 7, "Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you." He cares about the minutest details of your life that even the very hairs of your head is counted. (Matthew 10 vs 30). Though you may not know He cares, rest assured He does!

In Psalms 145 vs 18 the psalmist tells us, "The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth." What this means is that He is never too busy for you. When you pray, you will never get busy signal. He hears you and ready to meet your real need. Jesus had a very special term He used to describe the personal and loving nature of God. He called Him, "Abba." The word Abba is an Aramaic word used to describe the most intimate, personal nature of a father. He is never too busy for you. He is never more concerned about a crisis in one individual than another.

Prayer: Abba Father, thank you for Your unparalleled love toward me. You so loved me that You gave the life of Your Son, Jesus Christ, as a propitiation for my sins. I cannot thank You enough. I pray, O Most High God, that You endue me with Your spirit of love that I may love You as You loved me, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

DANGER OF ASSUMPTION

.  A dog was so loyal to a woman so much she could leave her baby with him and go out for a few races quickly. She always returns to find the child deeply asleep with the dog. One day something tragic happened.
The woman as usual, left the baby in the hands of this faithful dog and went shopping.
When she came back, she discovered a horrible scene, and there was a total mess. The baby wasn't in his crib, his diapers and his clothes in shreds, with blood stains all over the bedroom. In Shock, the frightened woman started looking for the baby. Suddenly she saw the faithful dog emerging under the bed, covered in blood from everywhere licking her mouth as if he had just finished a delicious meal.
The woman was convinced that the dog had eaten her baby. Without much thought, she beat the dog to death with a wood. Then she continued research to at least find a part of her child's body. Soon she lives another scene. Behind the bed was the well-shaped baby who was naked and had fun on the carpet. Under the bed the woman discovers the body of a snake that has been torn apart. It was a fierce battle between the snake and the dog. The dog fought to protect the baby against the ravenous snake. It was too late for her now to make amends because, in her impatience and anger, she had killed the faithful dog.
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How often did we judge people with hard words and spread lies about them before we had time to assess the situation?
For anyone who reads this, I pray that God gives us grace to avoid unconditional mistakes in our lives.. Amen Good morning  God bless you all from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISAAC

TRUE LIFESTY

*AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR WRITES*

-To be rich, give.
-To succeed,  serve.
-To laugh, make someone laugh.
-To prosper, be honest.
-To excel, be faithful.
-To go far, get up early.
-To change someone, change yourself.
-To be great, be disciplined,
-To be strong, pray often.
-To do a lot, speak little.
-To be fruitful, praise God.
-To live well, forgive.
-To talk well, bind anger.
-To sleep well, work hard.
-To be loved, love.
-To be a good husband, listen to her.
-To be a woman, submit yourself.
-To be respected, be polite.
-To bind satan, sanctify yourself.
-To grow in faith, meditate.
None of these has ever failed! Give it a trial and see for yourself.

Sunday, 15 September 2019

VULTURE VS EAGLE MENTALITY

*Vulture Vs Eagle Mentality.*

*What is your flavour tell me what is your flavour?*

*By Dr Laide Okubena*


Are that person who always  depends on your father, Your mother, Your uncles and aunty for Obodo oyinbo or friend, mentor or Even Boss or UPLINE or Successline  or  state or federal government  100% before you eat. You may be suffering from the vulture mentality dear friend.🤔🤔🤔

The Old Vulture: Known as Aegypius Monachus. A vulture looks for food that is weak or dead while an eagle kills its own food. If you are working for a company please do not think like a vulture. Vultures are usually 100% dependent on others before they eat or hunt. They refuse to take responsibility.


Think like the eagle. Eagles are always alone. An eagle listens to the signs happening. It wakes up early to watch the sun rising to see what the day will be like. Eagles plan. They build their nests up high and lay their eggs, waiting for them to hatch. When the eaglets hatch, they feed them. The outside of the nest has barbs so that intruders cannot come in. When the eaglets grow mother eagle switches the barbs to the inside of the nest to make it uncomfortable for them. Stop making you house comfortable for your children or wards after a certain time. They must produce.  The eagle begins to push the eaglets out of the nest so that they learn to fly. She flies very high with them and then drops them so that they will open their wings and fly. She will only save them the first and second time. The eaglet must open its wings on the third try and fly or it dies. Only 50% of the eagles born survive this training.

If you are not married, consider this a gift from me to you. Talk to your intended spouse and ask,’ how are we going to raise our children?’ There are certain rich people that have lived in this country that had money who when they passed away their children were supposed to take over the estate but you do not hear their children’s names anymore because they did not prepare their children for the future.

This Eagles Way of life can also has it's own of application in team building.

Where Leaders are raised not Followers. A Leader is one who raises other leaders. Who in turn raises others. A Boss is the one who raises Followers who don't become leaders but followers.

Let me ask you this Question today are you living the  life of An Eagle Mentality or  Vulture Mentality ?🤔🤔🤔


*IT IS NOT YOUR LOCATION IT IS YOUR THINKATION*


Dear friends,


When I Started the business , I thought it was all about my  location if I wanted to succeed in life or even our Real Estate network marketing business.




Until I heard this quote from Dr Ubong King. It is not your location but your thinkation. 😳😳

This Man shook my table when I heard that word. I cried profusely  ðŸ˜­ðŸ˜­ðŸ˜­ðŸ˜­ðŸ˜«ðŸ˜£ðŸ˜£ when I realised I had to always wait on other people before in the past before I made decision or take massive action on my goals.

What about the Vulture Mentality 🦇 Vs Eagle Mentality.

You will agree with me that they are people who are living in Lagos even Ajah very close to your Real Estate Partner company office or even Lekki but they have not even sold 1 plot of land they live at the back of the an office building of a partner company  or even taking the business seriously. And by now you will have heard of consultants who live in UK, Canada, Enugu, Edo , Calabar, port Harcourt, USA, closing sales and deals.  Students who are closing deals and doing great things with lives.

How did they close such sales from even outside Lagos. When some people live in Lekki and have not closed or even giving the business probably the attention it deserves.

According to Dr Ubong King Vulture Mentality is like the vultures who wait for Dead meat before they eat food or survive against the Eagle Mentality who must always kill a live animal or eat fresh meat each time ,it is hungry.

Hmmm, Vulture Mentality is when you wait for An Uncle , Aunty or Even a Parent to send you money before you can take action to achieve your dreams as an Adult.

Even as An Employee you don't wait for that 30 days salary before you eat in this internet era where you can earn multiple or residual income. This I also heard  from Dr Ubong King while at his seminar.


So what is it going to be today ? Will you still be having that Vulture Mentality or An Eagles Mentality.

Will Today be the day you change your thinkation.

If you must change your life and finances and business for a mega turnaround. Change your friends (associations), your environment factors and what you what you are consuming daily or eating or listening to .







Tuesday, 13 August 2019

INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING QUOTES

"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans." -Peter F. Drucker
"You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers." -Les Brown
"There's no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love. There is only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen." -Wayne Dyer
"There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either in or out. There's no such thing as a life in-between." -Pat Riley
"The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action." -Alexander Graham Bell
"The future is purchased by what you do in the present." 
-Unknown
"Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgement, repeated every day. It is the cumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgements that leads us to either fortune or failure." 
-Jim Rohn
"Approach the start of each day with something in mind and end the day with one word...DONE." 
-Unknown
"Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals." 
-Jim Rohn
"All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first." 
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, 5 August 2019

BOOKS THAT YOU MUST HAVE.

 These books you can‘t afford to miss. Buy online on www.amazon.com books written by Mike C Boniface and you read it online on www.okadabooks.com






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