*ACCEPT HIS TIMING⚓*
*TODAY’S SCRIPTURE📖*
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart._
_*Galatians 6:9 KJV*_
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
*TODAY’S WORD🍞*
I’d love to tell you that if you stay in faith, if you believe, GOD will always answer your prayer within twenty-four hours, or at least within the first week. But we know that’s not reality. GOD promises He will be true to His Word, but He never puts a timeframe on it. In fact, He tells us that we need patience to see the promises come to pass. Sure, it would be a lot easier if GOD told us when we were going to get well, when we would meet the right person, or when our child would straighten up. But the truth is, that wouldn’t take any faith. It takes faith to say, “GOD, I don’t know when You are going to do it, but I trust You enough to believe that You will do it, that the answer is already in my future.”
Today and every day let this be your prayer: “God, give me the grace to accept Your timing.” That means you’re asking for GOD’s strength, His supernatural empowerment to stand strong while you are waiting. Choose to keep believing, choose to praise Him, and choose to accept His timing, whether it’s twenty minutes or twenty years, knowing that what GOD promised He will bring to pass.
*A PRAYER FOR TODAY🙏*
Father, thank You for Your hand of favor, blessing and mercy on my life. You are good and faithful. Because of that I trust You. I trust Your love, and I trust Your timing in *JESUS*’ name. Amen Shalom good morning from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISAAC
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
POWER IN HIS WORD OPEN HEAVEN
OPEN HEAVENS BY PST. ENOCH .A. ADEBOYE
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER
25
POWER IN HIS WORD
MEMORISE:
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3
READ:
Genesis 1:1-5
1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 16-17, & Daniel 7:13-28
MESSAGE:
Those who fail to live according to God's word don't realise that they cannot attain their full potential in life without the power in the word, which created all things in the universe. Going against God's word is like standing in the path of a moving train. Those who do this will only succeed in wreaking havoc on themselves now and in eternity. When an engine is used contrary to its manufacturer's guidelines, it breaks down. For example, if you try to run a diesel engine on petrol, you will only end up watching the money you spent in buying it go up in flames. This illustration describes what happens when a person goes contrary to God's word, either ignorantly or deliberately. Since all things were made by the word of God, it goes without saying that this same word has the power to repair and restore those things it created that have become faulty. Speaking on the restorative and curative power of the word, Psalm 107:20 says:
"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
It is therefore not surprising that God always emphasises compliance with His word.
Genesis 1:2 reveals that before the creative power of God's word came into action, the earth was shapeless, empty and chaotic. However, when the omnipotent power of the word was released, the earth took good shape. Beloved, are you in despair because your life seems void and shapeless? If you allow God's word to operate in your life today, everything will turn around for the better. When God commanded that there should be light, light came into being. Those who live by God's word do not live in darkness, because Jesus is the Word of God and also the Light of the world (John 8:12). When He comes into your life, emptiness becomes history. For one reason or the other, some people have never experienced a good day since they were born. If they allow God's Word, in the person of Jesus, to dwell in them, they will have a testimony like the one Peter had. As a fisherman, Peter laboured all through the night, without catching any fish, but when he allowed Jesus into his boat, he had a net-breaking and boat-sinking catch of fish in the same place where he had earlier laboured and caught nothing (Luke 5:4-7). It is indeed God who gives power to get wealth, and this power is in His word (Deuteronomy 8:18, Joshua 1:8). The light that God's word gives is available to anyone groping in darkness. Remember, darkness is harmful, and so we need the light of God's word to illuminate our paths so that we do not stumble or fall in a ditch. Psalm 119:105 says:
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Beloved, embrace the infallible word of God today, and it will do you good.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, let Your word be glorified in my life from now on in Jesus' Name.
HYMN 3:
1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey
Chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER
25
POWER IN HIS WORD
MEMORISE:
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3
READ:
Genesis 1:1-5
1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 16-17, & Daniel 7:13-28
MESSAGE:
Those who fail to live according to God's word don't realise that they cannot attain their full potential in life without the power in the word, which created all things in the universe. Going against God's word is like standing in the path of a moving train. Those who do this will only succeed in wreaking havoc on themselves now and in eternity. When an engine is used contrary to its manufacturer's guidelines, it breaks down. For example, if you try to run a diesel engine on petrol, you will only end up watching the money you spent in buying it go up in flames. This illustration describes what happens when a person goes contrary to God's word, either ignorantly or deliberately. Since all things were made by the word of God, it goes without saying that this same word has the power to repair and restore those things it created that have become faulty. Speaking on the restorative and curative power of the word, Psalm 107:20 says:
"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
It is therefore not surprising that God always emphasises compliance with His word.
Genesis 1:2 reveals that before the creative power of God's word came into action, the earth was shapeless, empty and chaotic. However, when the omnipotent power of the word was released, the earth took good shape. Beloved, are you in despair because your life seems void and shapeless? If you allow God's word to operate in your life today, everything will turn around for the better. When God commanded that there should be light, light came into being. Those who live by God's word do not live in darkness, because Jesus is the Word of God and also the Light of the world (John 8:12). When He comes into your life, emptiness becomes history. For one reason or the other, some people have never experienced a good day since they were born. If they allow God's Word, in the person of Jesus, to dwell in them, they will have a testimony like the one Peter had. As a fisherman, Peter laboured all through the night, without catching any fish, but when he allowed Jesus into his boat, he had a net-breaking and boat-sinking catch of fish in the same place where he had earlier laboured and caught nothing (Luke 5:4-7). It is indeed God who gives power to get wealth, and this power is in His word (Deuteronomy 8:18, Joshua 1:8). The light that God's word gives is available to anyone groping in darkness. Remember, darkness is harmful, and so we need the light of God's word to illuminate our paths so that we do not stumble or fall in a ditch. Psalm 119:105 says:
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Beloved, embrace the infallible word of God today, and it will do you good.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, let Your word be glorified in my life from now on in Jesus' Name.
HYMN 3:
1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey
Chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey.
PRAYER
Morning Prayer:
John. 8 vs 10-11
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Prayer:
Wherever we have been wrongly accused, the Almighty God will defend us in Jesus name, Amen. The Almighty God will scatter every gathering of household enemies, planning to condemn us before our benefactors in Jesus name, Amen.
We shall not be condemned in Jesus name, Amen.
Beautiful Morning
Shalom good morning from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISACC
John. 8 vs 10-11
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Prayer:
Wherever we have been wrongly accused, the Almighty God will defend us in Jesus name, Amen. The Almighty God will scatter every gathering of household enemies, planning to condemn us before our benefactors in Jesus name, Amen.
We shall not be condemned in Jesus name, Amen.
Beautiful Morning
Shalom good morning from evangelist OLATUNBOSUN BOSEDE ISACC
OBSERVE TIMES OF SILENCE. BEFORE GOS
EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019.
SUBJECT : OBSERVE TIMES OF SILENCE BEFORE GOD!
Memory verse: “For Thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not," (Isaiah 30 vs 15.)
READ: Psalm 46 vs 10; Revelation 8 vs 1 - 4:
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Revelation 8:1: When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
8:2: And I saw the seven angels who stand before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
8:3: Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
8:4: And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of saints ascended before God from the angel's hand.
INTIMATION:
Silence is the state of remaining quiet and still; an absence of sound. This necessitates concentration and attentiveness. Observing a quiet or silent time before God is reverently honoring Him and His power and majesty. And concentration and attentiveness is a prerequisite for hearing God’s still small voice. How proper, then for us to be still in honor and reverence to Him, and in patience to hear from Him. Take time each day to be still and honor God. This is a command from God. In Psalm 46 vs 10, God said, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” God is exalted and reverenced in quietness, and His works are also done quietly.
In communing with God in prayers, often we dump our requests on Him, and end our prayers in Jesus’ name, without really waiting to hear from Him. We hardly allow Him to speak in the conversation, but do all the speaking while He listens. But we require to hear what He has to say to us. And when He speaks, we can only hear from Him in quietness because He speaks in a still small voice. We must wait for God “in quietness and confidence.” No amount of fast talking or hasty activity could speed up God’s grand design.
The Scripture recorded, in First Kings 19 vs 11 - 13, God’s revelation to prophet Elijah regarding how He speaks; “Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountain and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, ”What are you doing here Elijah?”
Elijah knew that the sound of a still small voice belonged to God. He realized that God doesn’t reveal Himself only in powerful, miraculous ways. To look for God only in something big (rallies, churches, conferences, highly visible leaders) may be to miss Him because He is often found gently whispering in the quietness of a humble heart. Are you listening for God? Step back from the noise and activity of your busy life and listen humbly and quietly for His guidance. It may come when you least expect it.
Our memory verse notes that when Christ opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. With all the activity, this dramatic pause must have seemed to last for an eternity. During this time, the only activity was prayers of the saints (see Revelation 8 vs 3 - 4). We must seek God in times of silence. How proper for us to be quiet and honor God for His power and might. Take time each day to be silent and exalt God. Silence also conveys trust and confidence in God. We can trust God, and be peacefully confident that He will give us strength to face our difficulties, and provide the justice against oppressors that we seek.
The Scripture says, “But the Lord is in His Holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” (Habakkuk 2 vs 20.) We who worship the living God come to Him in silent awe and reverence. In so doing we acknowledge that God is in control and knows what He is doing.
Prayer: Abba Father, endue me with the spirit of quietness and confidence in You, that I may humbly come to You daily in reverential silence, and hear You speak to me, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019.
SUBJECT : OBSERVE TIMES OF SILENCE BEFORE GOD!
Memory verse: “For Thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not," (Isaiah 30 vs 15.)
READ: Psalm 46 vs 10; Revelation 8 vs 1 - 4:
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Revelation 8:1: When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
8:2: And I saw the seven angels who stand before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
8:3: Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
8:4: And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of saints ascended before God from the angel's hand.
INTIMATION:
Silence is the state of remaining quiet and still; an absence of sound. This necessitates concentration and attentiveness. Observing a quiet or silent time before God is reverently honoring Him and His power and majesty. And concentration and attentiveness is a prerequisite for hearing God’s still small voice. How proper, then for us to be still in honor and reverence to Him, and in patience to hear from Him. Take time each day to be still and honor God. This is a command from God. In Psalm 46 vs 10, God said, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” God is exalted and reverenced in quietness, and His works are also done quietly.
In communing with God in prayers, often we dump our requests on Him, and end our prayers in Jesus’ name, without really waiting to hear from Him. We hardly allow Him to speak in the conversation, but do all the speaking while He listens. But we require to hear what He has to say to us. And when He speaks, we can only hear from Him in quietness because He speaks in a still small voice. We must wait for God “in quietness and confidence.” No amount of fast talking or hasty activity could speed up God’s grand design.
The Scripture recorded, in First Kings 19 vs 11 - 13, God’s revelation to prophet Elijah regarding how He speaks; “Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountain and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, ”What are you doing here Elijah?”
Elijah knew that the sound of a still small voice belonged to God. He realized that God doesn’t reveal Himself only in powerful, miraculous ways. To look for God only in something big (rallies, churches, conferences, highly visible leaders) may be to miss Him because He is often found gently whispering in the quietness of a humble heart. Are you listening for God? Step back from the noise and activity of your busy life and listen humbly and quietly for His guidance. It may come when you least expect it.
Our memory verse notes that when Christ opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. With all the activity, this dramatic pause must have seemed to last for an eternity. During this time, the only activity was prayers of the saints (see Revelation 8 vs 3 - 4). We must seek God in times of silence. How proper for us to be quiet and honor God for His power and might. Take time each day to be silent and exalt God. Silence also conveys trust and confidence in God. We can trust God, and be peacefully confident that He will give us strength to face our difficulties, and provide the justice against oppressors that we seek.
The Scripture says, “But the Lord is in His Holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” (Habakkuk 2 vs 20.) We who worship the living God come to Him in silent awe and reverence. In so doing we acknowledge that God is in control and knows what He is doing.
Prayer: Abba Father, endue me with the spirit of quietness and confidence in You, that I may humbly come to You daily in reverential silence, and hear You speak to me, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS :OPEN HEAVEN
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019
THEME: PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS
MEMORISE:
Brethren, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
READ: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 3:2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
MESSAGE
Prayer is such a potent weapon that can do and undo things in people's lives. It is so powerful that even the person praying cannot comprehend the extent of its reach. Those who walked with God in times past knew the importance of prayer, and this is what inspired Paul's request in today's memory verse. Even though he was a prayer warrior himself, he asked the brethren to continually pray for him and his team. Our Lord Jesus Christ also demonstrated the importance of prayer by often spending all night in prayer alone, encouraging His disciples also to be prayerful (Luke 18:1-8). In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for grace to accomplish the will of His Father and also asked His disciples to join Him in prayer, rebuking them when they did not do so. Matthew 26:38 & 40 says:
"Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me... And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?"
Paul also learnt from the Lord about the potency of corporate prayers, which is why he often craved prayers for himself and his team in his epistles. He believed that they could do nothing without God, and that God would do nothing without prayer, based on His principle in Matthew 7:7. On the surface, one would expect that pastors alone should pray for their flock, but in today's Bible reading, we see an apostle giving the Church at Thessalonica a prayer request that the Lord would have His way in the ministry He committed to them. He also asked the Church to pray for their deliverance from wicked men who did not believe in the gospel, trying their best to stop its spread. The Church is facing a lot of obstacles today because we are not praying enough like the early Church did. Peter would not have escaped King Herod's sword if the early Church was not fervent in prayers. The Lord answered their prayers by sending an angel to rescue him. Having witnessed the great impact of prayer, Apostle James wrote in James 5:16b, saying:
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Beloved, we ought to continually pray for our leaders. The temptations and battles facing Christian leaders are beyond what members of the Church can imagine. We must therefore faithfully and consistently pray for our spiritual and secular leaders so that they may not make mistakes in governance, and so that we can live a peaceful and holy life in this world (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Spiritual leaders need our prayers to administer their responsibilities correctly, and in order not to disappoint God and betray the trust reposed in them by the Church. Furthermore, they need our prayers to finish well and strong. Are you praying for them?
ACTION POINT:
Make it an obligation to pray for the spiritual leaders God has set over you on a daily basis.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 14-15, Daniel 7:1-12
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 3: TRUST AND OBEY
1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey
Chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey.contact
DATE: TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2019
THEME: PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS
MEMORISE:
Brethren, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
READ: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 3:2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
MESSAGE
Prayer is such a potent weapon that can do and undo things in people's lives. It is so powerful that even the person praying cannot comprehend the extent of its reach. Those who walked with God in times past knew the importance of prayer, and this is what inspired Paul's request in today's memory verse. Even though he was a prayer warrior himself, he asked the brethren to continually pray for him and his team. Our Lord Jesus Christ also demonstrated the importance of prayer by often spending all night in prayer alone, encouraging His disciples also to be prayerful (Luke 18:1-8). In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for grace to accomplish the will of His Father and also asked His disciples to join Him in prayer, rebuking them when they did not do so. Matthew 26:38 & 40 says:
"Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me... And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?"
Paul also learnt from the Lord about the potency of corporate prayers, which is why he often craved prayers for himself and his team in his epistles. He believed that they could do nothing without God, and that God would do nothing without prayer, based on His principle in Matthew 7:7. On the surface, one would expect that pastors alone should pray for their flock, but in today's Bible reading, we see an apostle giving the Church at Thessalonica a prayer request that the Lord would have His way in the ministry He committed to them. He also asked the Church to pray for their deliverance from wicked men who did not believe in the gospel, trying their best to stop its spread. The Church is facing a lot of obstacles today because we are not praying enough like the early Church did. Peter would not have escaped King Herod's sword if the early Church was not fervent in prayers. The Lord answered their prayers by sending an angel to rescue him. Having witnessed the great impact of prayer, Apostle James wrote in James 5:16b, saying:
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Beloved, we ought to continually pray for our leaders. The temptations and battles facing Christian leaders are beyond what members of the Church can imagine. We must therefore faithfully and consistently pray for our spiritual and secular leaders so that they may not make mistakes in governance, and so that we can live a peaceful and holy life in this world (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Spiritual leaders need our prayers to administer their responsibilities correctly, and in order not to disappoint God and betray the trust reposed in them by the Church. Furthermore, they need our prayers to finish well and strong. Are you praying for them?
ACTION POINT:
Make it an obligation to pray for the spiritual leaders God has set over you on a daily basis.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 14-15, Daniel 7:1-12
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 3: TRUST AND OBEY
1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey
Chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey.contact
WISDOM IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.
SUBJECT : WISDOM IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD!
Memory verse: "That God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him." (Ephesians 1 vs 17.)
READ: Proverbs 2 vs 1 - 11:
2:1: My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you,
2:2: So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
2:3: Yes if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding,
2:4: If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
2:5: Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
2:6: For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding
2:7: He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.
2:8: He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.
2:9: Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
2:10: When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul
2:11: Discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you.
INTIMATION:
Wisdom in the knowledge of God. The apostle Paul was a man who enjoyed this benefit from knowing God. Paul always prayed that his followers would learn more about the advantages of a deeper walk with the Lord. In our memory verse, he prayed such prayer for the believers in Ephesus. In that verse, the word 'spirit' is not a direct reference to the Holy Spirit, but rather a reference to a mental disposition of genuine spiritual understanding which can only come from the Holy Spirit. These Christians already had the indwelling Holy Spirit. Now Paul wanted them to grasp the spiritual realities available to them and appropriate these truths in their lives.
Some people feel inadequate in spiritual understanding. They read the Word of God, but they have great difficulty understanding it or totally miss the appropriate application in their lives. This is because the lack the spirit of wisdom. Where is this spirit of wisdom found? Paul said in the knowledge of Him (God). The people who experience God’s close relationship will have a deepening spiritual understanding despite their lack of theological training. The time they spend with Him will provide more insight and purpose of life than education could ever provide.
The apostles Peter and John were like that. They taught about Jesus and salvation in the temple courtyard one day and made the religious leaders very angry. The two were taken into custody and interrogated by the religious leaders, who demanded to know where they received their powers to do miracles. Peter spoke first and delivered a powerful testimony of the person of Jesus Christ and demonstrated his familiarity with the Old Testament Scriptures (Acts 4 vs 8 - 12). All of this from an uneducated fisherman because He had been with the LORD (Acts 4 vs 13),
The Jewish leaders could see that Peter's relationship with the Lord was not a shallow one. It was a ever-growing, ever-deepening walk with Christ. The religious leaders with all their theological training were no match for Peter because people who know God closely have His wisdom and mind; they shall be strong and do exploits.
In the passage we read today, we understand that wisdom is both a God-given gift and fruit of energetic search. Wisdom's starting point is God and His revealed Word; the source of knowledge and understanding. Here we learn that wisdom is God's gift to us, but He gives it only to those who earnestly seek it. The pathway to wisdom is strenuous. When we are on it, we discover that true wisdom is God's and that we cannot create it by our own efforts. But because God's wisdom is hidden from the rebellious and foolish, it takes effort to find it and use it. God gives wisdom and victory to the godly but not to those drifting through life or acting irresponsibly with gifts and resources.
We gain wisdom through a constant process of growing. First, we must trust and honor God. Second, we must realize that the Bible reveals God's wisdom to us. Third, we must make a lifelong series of right choices. Fourth, when we make sinful or mistaken choices, we must learn from our errors and recover. People don't develop all aspect of wisdom at once.
Prayer: Abba Father, You are the source of wisdom, which is the principal thing. Endue me with the spirit of wisdom, and understanding, that I may live a victorious life in You, in Jesus' Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.
SUBJECT : WISDOM IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD!
Memory verse: "That God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him." (Ephesians 1 vs 17.)
READ: Proverbs 2 vs 1 - 11:
2:1: My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you,
2:2: So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
2:3: Yes if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding,
2:4: If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
2:5: Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
2:6: For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding
2:7: He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.
2:8: He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.
2:9: Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
2:10: When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul
2:11: Discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you.
INTIMATION:
Wisdom in the knowledge of God. The apostle Paul was a man who enjoyed this benefit from knowing God. Paul always prayed that his followers would learn more about the advantages of a deeper walk with the Lord. In our memory verse, he prayed such prayer for the believers in Ephesus. In that verse, the word 'spirit' is not a direct reference to the Holy Spirit, but rather a reference to a mental disposition of genuine spiritual understanding which can only come from the Holy Spirit. These Christians already had the indwelling Holy Spirit. Now Paul wanted them to grasp the spiritual realities available to them and appropriate these truths in their lives.
Some people feel inadequate in spiritual understanding. They read the Word of God, but they have great difficulty understanding it or totally miss the appropriate application in their lives. This is because the lack the spirit of wisdom. Where is this spirit of wisdom found? Paul said in the knowledge of Him (God). The people who experience God’s close relationship will have a deepening spiritual understanding despite their lack of theological training. The time they spend with Him will provide more insight and purpose of life than education could ever provide.
The apostles Peter and John were like that. They taught about Jesus and salvation in the temple courtyard one day and made the religious leaders very angry. The two were taken into custody and interrogated by the religious leaders, who demanded to know where they received their powers to do miracles. Peter spoke first and delivered a powerful testimony of the person of Jesus Christ and demonstrated his familiarity with the Old Testament Scriptures (Acts 4 vs 8 - 12). All of this from an uneducated fisherman because He had been with the LORD (Acts 4 vs 13),
The Jewish leaders could see that Peter's relationship with the Lord was not a shallow one. It was a ever-growing, ever-deepening walk with Christ. The religious leaders with all their theological training were no match for Peter because people who know God closely have His wisdom and mind; they shall be strong and do exploits.
In the passage we read today, we understand that wisdom is both a God-given gift and fruit of energetic search. Wisdom's starting point is God and His revealed Word; the source of knowledge and understanding. Here we learn that wisdom is God's gift to us, but He gives it only to those who earnestly seek it. The pathway to wisdom is strenuous. When we are on it, we discover that true wisdom is God's and that we cannot create it by our own efforts. But because God's wisdom is hidden from the rebellious and foolish, it takes effort to find it and use it. God gives wisdom and victory to the godly but not to those drifting through life or acting irresponsibly with gifts and resources.
We gain wisdom through a constant process of growing. First, we must trust and honor God. Second, we must realize that the Bible reveals God's wisdom to us. Third, we must make a lifelong series of right choices. Fourth, when we make sinful or mistaken choices, we must learn from our errors and recover. People don't develop all aspect of wisdom at once.
Prayer: Abba Father, You are the source of wisdom, which is the principal thing. Endue me with the spirit of wisdom, and understanding, that I may live a victorious life in You, in Jesus' Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
Monday, 23 September 2019
DON'T TAKE GOD FOR GRANTED
Don't Take God For Granted.
Bible Text: Isaiah 65:2-3.
God is God, He should be feared, respected, glorified and honoured. He should not be treated anyhow.
He is not happy when taken for granted, and many today, are doing this to Him, which is so painful and annoying.
Is is bad for God to be fair?
There are some, after dining with God at His table, they will go back and dine with the devil.
Some even when sharing their testimony, they take Him for granted by their attitudes.
They also take the selfless and sacrificial service of His servants for granted.
Ish. 65:1 -
He made Himself available to them that don't deserve Him, even when they don't call on Him. Yet they take Him for granted.
Many also, after going through deliverance and have been set free from challenges, they give testimony as if it was their effort and not God who did it for them.
Ish. 65:2 - He spread out His hands to a rebellious people, yet they take Him for granted.
God is no respecter of persons, He deserves His glory from you.
There are also some workers in His vineyard, who commits terrible sins and indulge in unrighteous, unholy life style and living in ingratitude to Him. All these depicts - taking God for granted.
You have know the truth, why don't you stay with the truth?
Check your ways.
Why go for short cut and sinning against Him?
What God did not give you, know that you don't deserve it. And there is nothing He cannot do for give.
Again God is not happy when taken for granted.
Three Things To Consider About God's Nature:
Psalm 116:5- He is gracious.
He is righteous.
He is merciful.
Psalm 117:2- "For His merciful kindness is great towards us: and His truth endureth for ever.
Why Do People Take God For Granted?
Psalm 103:8 - Because He is merciful, gracious, slow to anger and plenteous mercy.
Don't take His goodness and mercy for granted. You need to be transparent before Him.
The Other Side Of God:
Deut. 4:24 - He is a consuming fire and a jealous God.
Hebrews 12:29- For our God is a consuming fire
The Remedy:
Jeremiah 3:12 - "Go and proclaim these words towards the north (His people, His church) and say,
Return, thou backsliding church and brethren, and I will not cause Mine anger to fall upon you: for I Am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.
Let's not take God for granted.
Prophetic Prayers.
Lord, please purify Your altar and remove the stains from your church in Jesus Name.
Prophetess Victoria Okpe.
Bible Text: Isaiah 65:2-3.
God is God, He should be feared, respected, glorified and honoured. He should not be treated anyhow.
He is not happy when taken for granted, and many today, are doing this to Him, which is so painful and annoying.
Is is bad for God to be fair?
There are some, after dining with God at His table, they will go back and dine with the devil.
Some even when sharing their testimony, they take Him for granted by their attitudes.
They also take the selfless and sacrificial service of His servants for granted.
Ish. 65:1 -
He made Himself available to them that don't deserve Him, even when they don't call on Him. Yet they take Him for granted.
Many also, after going through deliverance and have been set free from challenges, they give testimony as if it was their effort and not God who did it for them.
Ish. 65:2 - He spread out His hands to a rebellious people, yet they take Him for granted.
God is no respecter of persons, He deserves His glory from you.
There are also some workers in His vineyard, who commits terrible sins and indulge in unrighteous, unholy life style and living in ingratitude to Him. All these depicts - taking God for granted.
You have know the truth, why don't you stay with the truth?
Check your ways.
Why go for short cut and sinning against Him?
What God did not give you, know that you don't deserve it. And there is nothing He cannot do for give.
Again God is not happy when taken for granted.
Three Things To Consider About God's Nature:
Psalm 116:5- He is gracious.
He is righteous.
He is merciful.
Psalm 117:2- "For His merciful kindness is great towards us: and His truth endureth for ever.
Why Do People Take God For Granted?
Psalm 103:8 - Because He is merciful, gracious, slow to anger and plenteous mercy.
Don't take His goodness and mercy for granted. You need to be transparent before Him.
The Other Side Of God:
Deut. 4:24 - He is a consuming fire and a jealous God.
Hebrews 12:29- For our God is a consuming fire
The Remedy:
Jeremiah 3:12 - "Go and proclaim these words towards the north (His people, His church) and say,
Return, thou backsliding church and brethren, and I will not cause Mine anger to fall upon you: for I Am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.
Let's not take God for granted.
Prophetic Prayers.
Lord, please purify Your altar and remove the stains from your church in Jesus Name.
Prophetess Victoria Okpe.
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