Monday, 23 September 2019
WALKING OUT OF PAST INTO BRIGHTIER FUTURE
Do you know that in each waking day, you will find scores of blessings and opportunities for positive change? Do you also know that you cannot reach out to what is in front of you until you let go of what is behind you? Listen, do not let your today be stolen by your unchangeable past or your indefinite future. Today is a new day. It is a new dawn. Plan for big for today. Focus more on what you want to achieve this week and go for it. Aim high. Partner with God. Success is yours in Jesus name. Very good morning and have a glorious week ahead.
PRAYER
May God Almighty fulfill the beautiful plans He has for your life, may He be with you as a Mighty Warrior, He will empower you with the spirit of boldness to overcome every fearful situation.
The Lord will visit your foundation and destroy the source of every fear, He will strengthen you in every area where you are weary, and He will grant divine strength and courage, you are blessed, your children are blessed, the works of your hands are blessed, in Jesus precious name.
Have a wonderful week ahead God bless from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISACC
The Lord will visit your foundation and destroy the source of every fear, He will strengthen you in every area where you are weary, and He will grant divine strength and courage, you are blessed, your children are blessed, the works of your hands are blessed, in Jesus precious name.
Have a wonderful week ahead God bless from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISACC
WORD OF GOD
EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019.
SUBJECT : THE WORD OF GOD!
Memory verse: "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4 vs 12.)
READ: Isaiah 55 vs 8 - 11:
55:8: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD.
55:9: For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
55:10: "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
55:11: So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
INTIMATION:
The Word is the revealed Will and power of God. The Word of God is in two parts; written Word called Logos, and the spoken Word called Rhema. The written Word—Logos—is the message from the Lord, delivered with His authority and made effective by His power. Logos is reasoned speech, and sometimes is used as the sum of God’s utterances. While the spoken Word—Rhema—denotes that which is spoken; the articulated expression of a thought. It is God’s Word put into work with His power available to perform it.
The significance of Rhema (spoken Word), as distinct from Logos (written Word) is exemplified in the injunction to take "the sword of the Spirit, which the Word of God” (Ephesians 6 vs 17); here the reference is not to the whole Bible as such, but to the individual scripture which the Spirit brings to our remembrance for use in time of need, a prerequisite being the regular storing of the mind with Scripture.
The word of God (Logos or Rhema) is an essential for a godly life. It is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us. It reveals who we are and what we are not, in relation to what God demands of us. It penetrates the core of our moral and spiritual life, and discerns what is within us, both good and evil. The demands of God's Word require decisions. We must not only listen to the Word, we must also let it shape our lives.
For this reason, the apostle Paul in Acts 20 vs 32, says, "And now I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified." We are commended to God and the Word of His grace. This Word builds the Christ nature and the love nature of the Father into the individual. In other words, God is building Himself into us, making Himself a part of us as the Word dominates, rules and satisfies our spirit nature. Just as the Nature of God—immortal and all powerful—so is His Word that abides forever.
We bring the power of God to bear in any circumstances or challenge of life when we apply the Word to that circumstance or situation. Consequently, we become over-comers by the Word, as it is written, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." (Revelation 12 vs 11). When the Word is built up in you, the exploiting power of God is readily available to you, and you are an overcomer in any life's circumstances you face. This is because whatever you ask for the Lord is done for you: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." (John 15 vs 7.)
The apostle Paul, in continuing his commendation of the Word of God to believers, says in Colossians 3 vs 16, says, "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom...." This counsel of the apostle Paul to believers in Colosse is one of the most striking sentences in his epistle. It means giving the Word—the message of Christ—plenty of room in your life. It is not only committing the Word to memory, which is valuable, but letting that Word become an integral part of our beings, that is letting the Word live in and rule you that you may live a life of exceeding exploits. The Word dwelling in you is equivalent to Christ personally being in you. The glory of God becomes your inheritance when Christ dwells in you. (Colossians 1 vs 28.)
Prayer: Abba Father, give me the grace to study and meditate continually in Your Word, that Your Word may dwell in me richly, empowering to lead a life of exploits, in Jesus' Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019.
SUBJECT : THE WORD OF GOD!
Memory verse: "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4 vs 12.)
READ: Isaiah 55 vs 8 - 11:
55:8: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD.
55:9: For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
55:10: "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
55:11: So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
INTIMATION:
The Word is the revealed Will and power of God. The Word of God is in two parts; written Word called Logos, and the spoken Word called Rhema. The written Word—Logos—is the message from the Lord, delivered with His authority and made effective by His power. Logos is reasoned speech, and sometimes is used as the sum of God’s utterances. While the spoken Word—Rhema—denotes that which is spoken; the articulated expression of a thought. It is God’s Word put into work with His power available to perform it.
The significance of Rhema (spoken Word), as distinct from Logos (written Word) is exemplified in the injunction to take "the sword of the Spirit, which the Word of God” (Ephesians 6 vs 17); here the reference is not to the whole Bible as such, but to the individual scripture which the Spirit brings to our remembrance for use in time of need, a prerequisite being the regular storing of the mind with Scripture.
The word of God (Logos or Rhema) is an essential for a godly life. It is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us. It reveals who we are and what we are not, in relation to what God demands of us. It penetrates the core of our moral and spiritual life, and discerns what is within us, both good and evil. The demands of God's Word require decisions. We must not only listen to the Word, we must also let it shape our lives.
For this reason, the apostle Paul in Acts 20 vs 32, says, "And now I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified." We are commended to God and the Word of His grace. This Word builds the Christ nature and the love nature of the Father into the individual. In other words, God is building Himself into us, making Himself a part of us as the Word dominates, rules and satisfies our spirit nature. Just as the Nature of God—immortal and all powerful—so is His Word that abides forever.
We bring the power of God to bear in any circumstances or challenge of life when we apply the Word to that circumstance or situation. Consequently, we become over-comers by the Word, as it is written, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." (Revelation 12 vs 11). When the Word is built up in you, the exploiting power of God is readily available to you, and you are an overcomer in any life's circumstances you face. This is because whatever you ask for the Lord is done for you: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." (John 15 vs 7.)
The apostle Paul, in continuing his commendation of the Word of God to believers, says in Colossians 3 vs 16, says, "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom...." This counsel of the apostle Paul to believers in Colosse is one of the most striking sentences in his epistle. It means giving the Word—the message of Christ—plenty of room in your life. It is not only committing the Word to memory, which is valuable, but letting that Word become an integral part of our beings, that is letting the Word live in and rule you that you may live a life of exceeding exploits. The Word dwelling in you is equivalent to Christ personally being in you. The glory of God becomes your inheritance when Christ dwells in you. (Colossians 1 vs 28.)
Prayer: Abba Father, give me the grace to study and meditate continually in Your Word, that Your Word may dwell in me richly, empowering to lead a life of exploits, in Jesus' Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
AVOID THESE SEVEN ABOMINATIONS
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2019
THEME: AVOID THESE SEVEN ABOMINATIONS
MEMORISE:
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:6
READ: Proverbs 6:16-19
6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
MESSAGE
There are many things that people do that hinder their progress in life or even permanently destroy their destiny. We shall be discussing seven of these today. From today's Bible text, these seven include a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaks lies and a person who sows discord among brethren. These all are abominable in the sight of God because of the great negative impact they have on the lives of others. For example, a proud look demeans a fellow human being, which can bring about low self-esteem, which in turn has led several people to commit suicide. In other words, a person can cause the death of another through pride. In addition, a liar is not better than a murderer. The story of Joseph proves this. But for the mercy of God, the lie Potiphar's wife told against Joseph could have cost him his life, because it is a grievous thing indeed for a slave to attempt to rape his mater's wife. Those who lie against their fellow human beings will not go unpunished by God unless they repent. Proverbs 26:28 says:
"A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Another abomination is nursing wicked and evil thoughts. Such thoughts, more often than not, lead to acts which the perpetrator might live to regret, like crimes of passion for example. For this reason, Jesus said in Matthew 5:21-22a:
"Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment:"
Mischief-makers are in danger of God's judgement, and those who profit from the misfortune of others will not go unpunished. This also applies to those who bear false witness for any reason whatsoever (Exodus 20:16). The seventh abomination is the one that is common in the household of faith: sowing seeds of discord among brethren. This abomination is so deadly that it can set a whole church ablaze and give room for the devil to freely operate among the brethren because they are no longer walking in agreement. In Mark 3:25, the Lord said a house that is divided against itself cannot stand. No wonder Paul said we should look out for and avoid the so-called "brethren" who cause division in the Church (Romans 16:17). Beloved, God is warning us against these seven deadly abominations today. Repent if are involved in any of them.
ACTION POINT:
Examine yourself to see if you exhibit any of these seven abominations in your character and repent of it.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 12-13, Daniel 6:14-28
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 2: OH JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED
1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel Thee near me,
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
Oh speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee,
That where Thou art in glory,
There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
5 Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then to rest receive me,
My Saviour and my Friend.
DATE: MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2019
THEME: AVOID THESE SEVEN ABOMINATIONS
MEMORISE:
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:6
READ: Proverbs 6:16-19
6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
MESSAGE
There are many things that people do that hinder their progress in life or even permanently destroy their destiny. We shall be discussing seven of these today. From today's Bible text, these seven include a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaks lies and a person who sows discord among brethren. These all are abominable in the sight of God because of the great negative impact they have on the lives of others. For example, a proud look demeans a fellow human being, which can bring about low self-esteem, which in turn has led several people to commit suicide. In other words, a person can cause the death of another through pride. In addition, a liar is not better than a murderer. The story of Joseph proves this. But for the mercy of God, the lie Potiphar's wife told against Joseph could have cost him his life, because it is a grievous thing indeed for a slave to attempt to rape his mater's wife. Those who lie against their fellow human beings will not go unpunished by God unless they repent. Proverbs 26:28 says:
"A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Another abomination is nursing wicked and evil thoughts. Such thoughts, more often than not, lead to acts which the perpetrator might live to regret, like crimes of passion for example. For this reason, Jesus said in Matthew 5:21-22a:
"Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment:"
Mischief-makers are in danger of God's judgement, and those who profit from the misfortune of others will not go unpunished. This also applies to those who bear false witness for any reason whatsoever (Exodus 20:16). The seventh abomination is the one that is common in the household of faith: sowing seeds of discord among brethren. This abomination is so deadly that it can set a whole church ablaze and give room for the devil to freely operate among the brethren because they are no longer walking in agreement. In Mark 3:25, the Lord said a house that is divided against itself cannot stand. No wonder Paul said we should look out for and avoid the so-called "brethren" who cause division in the Church (Romans 16:17). Beloved, God is warning us against these seven deadly abominations today. Repent if are involved in any of them.
ACTION POINT:
Examine yourself to see if you exhibit any of these seven abominations in your character and repent of it.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 12-13, Daniel 6:14-28
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 2: OH JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED
1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel Thee near me,
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
Oh speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee,
That where Thou art in glory,
There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
5 Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then to rest receive me,
My Saviour and my Friend.
Sunday, 22 September 2019
PRAYER POINT TODAY
*PRAYER POINTS FOR 22/09/19, PRAY WITH PSALM 69*
1. Every garment of reproach in my life, catch fire.
2. Every personality, power or spirit assigned to take me by surprise die in the name of Jesus.
3. O God, arise and turn the reproach of those that despise me upon their own heads in Jesus name.
4. O God, expose and disgrace every witchcraft agent assigned to embarrass me in the name of Jesus.
5. O Lord, waste every evil strongman in charge of my case in the name of Jesus.
6. Every evil bird flying for my sake, Net of God pull them down and let them be wasted in the name of Jesus.
*KOKO ADURA FUN 22/09/19, GBA ADURA YI PELU PSALM 69*
1. Gbogbo aso Egan Lara ati laye mi egbina loruko Jesu
2. Gbogbo eniyan keniyan, emikemi tabi alagbara okunkun ti a yan ti mi lati mu mi lojiji. E ku danu loruko Jesu
3. Oluwa dide da gbogbo Egan awon eniyan ti o n gan mi le won Lori loruko Jesu
4. Oluwa tu asiri ki o dojuti gbogbo aje to fe fimi se eleya loruko Jesu
5. Oluwa gbogbo alagbara to n be lori Oro ayemi efi won sofo
6. Gbogbo eye okunkun to nfo nitori mi, Awon Eledumare mu ki ofi sofo loruko Jesu
1. Every garment of reproach in my life, catch fire.
2. Every personality, power or spirit assigned to take me by surprise die in the name of Jesus.
3. O God, arise and turn the reproach of those that despise me upon their own heads in Jesus name.
4. O God, expose and disgrace every witchcraft agent assigned to embarrass me in the name of Jesus.
5. O Lord, waste every evil strongman in charge of my case in the name of Jesus.
6. Every evil bird flying for my sake, Net of God pull them down and let them be wasted in the name of Jesus.
*KOKO ADURA FUN 22/09/19, GBA ADURA YI PELU PSALM 69*
1. Gbogbo aso Egan Lara ati laye mi egbina loruko Jesu
2. Gbogbo eniyan keniyan, emikemi tabi alagbara okunkun ti a yan ti mi lati mu mi lojiji. E ku danu loruko Jesu
3. Oluwa dide da gbogbo Egan awon eniyan ti o n gan mi le won Lori loruko Jesu
4. Oluwa tu asiri ki o dojuti gbogbo aje to fe fimi se eleya loruko Jesu
5. Oluwa gbogbo alagbara to n be lori Oro ayemi efi won sofo
6. Gbogbo eye okunkun to nfo nitori mi, Awon Eledumare mu ki ofi sofo loruko Jesu
TEST EVERY SPIRIT : OPEN HEAVEN
OPEN HEAVENS BY PST ENOCH.A. ADEBOYE
SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
TEST EVERY SPIRIT
MEMORISE:
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1
READ:
1 John 2:18-24
2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
2:21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
2:23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
2:24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 10-11,
Daniel 5:29-6:13
MESSAGE:
When I hear stories of how some children of God are being deceived by evil spirits and false prophets, I wonder if they read their Bibles at all. Deceptive evil spirits were not just created some years ago, they have been in existence and have been operating since the fall of their master, Lucifer, from heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 12:4&9). These evil spirits were in operation in the Old Testament and were called by many names, such as "lying spirit", "familiar spirit", and so on (1 Kings 22:23, 2 Chronicles 33:6). Knowing that their operation will be rampant in these last days, the Holy Spirit clearly forewarned us of the coming of false prophets who will be controlled by lying and other evil spirits. He told us that they will seek to deceive many by using the Lord's Name. For you not to become one of their victims, the Holy Spirit says to us in 1 John 4:1:
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
In light of this scripture, it is your duty as a child of God to test every spirit operating in anyone who claims to be a prophet of God. By His grace, God has given me some signs by which I recognise false prophets and the spirits under which they operate. I believe that every child of God should be equipped with such knowledge, based on God's word, in order not be deceived by the signs and wonders of these imposters. After all, the magicians of Egypt replicated the miracles that God performed through Moses.
In 1 John 2:19, we are given a sign to look out for when testing the spirit operating in a fellow. This scripture says:
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us."
When you discover rebels who came out of the Body of Christ doing strange things that have no basis in God's word or are based on strange interpretation of its message, you must be wary of such people. For example, they might say you need to kill a goat to ward off evil. Beloved, what can be said of a "prophet" who thinks that the Blood shed at Calvary is no longer effective and is seeking to replace it with the blood of goats? Such a person must definitely be operating under the influence of the devil. In order not to be deceived, you need to immerse yourself in the totality of God's word, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you into its truth. Beware of false prophets!
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please guide me into all truth by Your Spirit in Jesus' Name.
HYMN 17:
1 Ho! my comrades, see the signal,
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!
Chorus:
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,”
Jesus signals still,
Wave the answer back to Heaven,
“By Thy grace we will.”
2 See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on;
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone.
3 See the glorious banner waving,
Hear the bugle blow;
In our Leader’s Name we triumph
Over every foe.
4 Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near;
Onward comes our great Commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!
SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
TEST EVERY SPIRIT
MEMORISE:
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1
READ:
1 John 2:18-24
2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
2:21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
2:23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
2:24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 10-11,
Daniel 5:29-6:13
MESSAGE:
When I hear stories of how some children of God are being deceived by evil spirits and false prophets, I wonder if they read their Bibles at all. Deceptive evil spirits were not just created some years ago, they have been in existence and have been operating since the fall of their master, Lucifer, from heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 12:4&9). These evil spirits were in operation in the Old Testament and were called by many names, such as "lying spirit", "familiar spirit", and so on (1 Kings 22:23, 2 Chronicles 33:6). Knowing that their operation will be rampant in these last days, the Holy Spirit clearly forewarned us of the coming of false prophets who will be controlled by lying and other evil spirits. He told us that they will seek to deceive many by using the Lord's Name. For you not to become one of their victims, the Holy Spirit says to us in 1 John 4:1:
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
In light of this scripture, it is your duty as a child of God to test every spirit operating in anyone who claims to be a prophet of God. By His grace, God has given me some signs by which I recognise false prophets and the spirits under which they operate. I believe that every child of God should be equipped with such knowledge, based on God's word, in order not be deceived by the signs and wonders of these imposters. After all, the magicians of Egypt replicated the miracles that God performed through Moses.
In 1 John 2:19, we are given a sign to look out for when testing the spirit operating in a fellow. This scripture says:
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us."
When you discover rebels who came out of the Body of Christ doing strange things that have no basis in God's word or are based on strange interpretation of its message, you must be wary of such people. For example, they might say you need to kill a goat to ward off evil. Beloved, what can be said of a "prophet" who thinks that the Blood shed at Calvary is no longer effective and is seeking to replace it with the blood of goats? Such a person must definitely be operating under the influence of the devil. In order not to be deceived, you need to immerse yourself in the totality of God's word, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you into its truth. Beware of false prophets!
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please guide me into all truth by Your Spirit in Jesus' Name.
HYMN 17:
1 Ho! my comrades, see the signal,
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!
Chorus:
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,”
Jesus signals still,
Wave the answer back to Heaven,
“By Thy grace we will.”
2 See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on;
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone.
3 See the glorious banner waving,
Hear the bugle blow;
In our Leader’s Name we triumph
Over every foe.
4 Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near;
Onward comes our great Commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!
MOTIVATION
Do you know that everytime you can`t find a reason to keep on living, remember there are people who would give anything to be in your place? Give thanks for what you have already. Always take a chance in life. Life is about taking chance. Remember, the man who go the farthest is the man that is will go extra miles to accomplish things. Think about it. Very good morning to you and have a glorious sunday.
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