08-26-2019, 02:21 PM
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {July ~ Dec., 2019}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, August 26, 2019
TOPIC: YOUR TIME WILL SURELY COME
Read Acts 3:2-5
2. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3. Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
MEMORISE: For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:3)
EXPOSITION
The lame man at the beautiful gate was 40 years old, and 40 years in affliction. What a terrible situation! Yet, delay is never denial. When Jesus was leaving the face of this earth, He told His disciples, including those of us today, that challenges are inevitable, but our victory is also non-negotiable. So, that you are born again does not exclude you from the challenges facing humanity. At least, we all hail from Adam.
Many times, our challenges may be due to our faith in Jesus Christ, our family background, or may have been occasioned by God Himself, obviously for some specific purposes.
Why would Abraham, who was a friend of God, have been delayed for 25 years, before getting the promised child? Job had double trouble, in spite of his rightful living, but God did not abandon him. Joseph, who we all want to quickly remember as a man whom God lifted, suffered greatly for 13 good years, both in the hands of his family and outsiders.
At times, God is waiting for a suitable time to lift the man of oppression, honour him, and glorify His Own name.
God might want to use you to reach others in similar situation, and spread the gospel abroad. Habakkuk says, "For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Experience, they say, is the best teacher. We all want to be the best, but without the pre-requisite training and development. We must know that the time of learning is not always palatable; but rest is sweet after labour. Note that whatever the cause of your predicament, God's mercy and power are sufficient to deliver you. Stop crying, but do not stop praying, until your joy is full. Your set time is NOW!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Oh Lord, do not allow me to be discouraged in time of challenges as to turn away from You.
2. Father, give me the spirit of longsuffering and patience as I await the time of Your visitation.
3. Lord, help Your church in Nigeria, and in the world, to overcome the threat of Islamic fundamentalists.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Psalms 75:10 - 78:30; Romans 16:23 - 16:27; 1 Corinthians 1:1 - 1:17
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
THE LIVING WATER {July ~ Dec., 2019}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, August 26, 2019
TOPIC: YOUR TIME WILL SURELY COME
Read Acts 3:2-5
2. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3. Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
MEMORISE: For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:3)
EXPOSITION
The lame man at the beautiful gate was 40 years old, and 40 years in affliction. What a terrible situation! Yet, delay is never denial. When Jesus was leaving the face of this earth, He told His disciples, including those of us today, that challenges are inevitable, but our victory is also non-negotiable. So, that you are born again does not exclude you from the challenges facing humanity. At least, we all hail from Adam.
Many times, our challenges may be due to our faith in Jesus Christ, our family background, or may have been occasioned by God Himself, obviously for some specific purposes.
Why would Abraham, who was a friend of God, have been delayed for 25 years, before getting the promised child? Job had double trouble, in spite of his rightful living, but God did not abandon him. Joseph, who we all want to quickly remember as a man whom God lifted, suffered greatly for 13 good years, both in the hands of his family and outsiders.
At times, God is waiting for a suitable time to lift the man of oppression, honour him, and glorify His Own name.
God might want to use you to reach others in similar situation, and spread the gospel abroad. Habakkuk says, "For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Experience, they say, is the best teacher. We all want to be the best, but without the pre-requisite training and development. We must know that the time of learning is not always palatable; but rest is sweet after labour. Note that whatever the cause of your predicament, God's mercy and power are sufficient to deliver you. Stop crying, but do not stop praying, until your joy is full. Your set time is NOW!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Oh Lord, do not allow me to be discouraged in time of challenges as to turn away from You.
2. Father, give me the spirit of longsuffering and patience as I await the time of Your visitation.
3. Lord, help Your church in Nigeria, and in the world, to overcome the threat of Islamic fundamentalists.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Psalms 75:10 - 78:30; Romans 16:23 - 16:27; 1 Corinthians 1:1 - 1:17
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!