08-10-2020, 08:57 AM
THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, August 10, 2020.
- International Biodiesel Day
TOPIC: HELP TO FULFIL DESTINY
Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord:
2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— . 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities.
6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
MEMORISE:
When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also (2 Timothy 1:5)
EXPOSITION
Destiny is that which is predetermined. It is a condition foreordained by the divine, or by human will. It is what any person or thing is destined.
Destiny is that to which one is appointed; the manifestation of God's purpose for one's life. It is what man is created for. All men are created for God's glory.
We are ultimately destined to be conform to the holy image of Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:29). The means to complete, accomplish, realise one's dream, attain one's goal and fulfil one's goal.
Not every man realises that he has been destined to fulfill. You can help someone to realise and fulfil his/her destiny. Be a guide/compass to someone in the journey of destiny fulfilment through wise counsel and destiny financing.
Be an encourager! You have your children to help. God trusted Abraham and he did not disappoint God (Gen. 18:19). Mordecai was the instrument God used for the "orphaned" Esther to become a queen.
He invested his time, resources, and wise counsel. Elijah helped Elisha. Help someone to become destiny-fulfilled. Timothy wouldn't have fulfilled his destiny but for his mother, grandmother and Apostle Paul.
They nurtured him to become an evangelist at a very young age. Be a destiny helper. Moses invested heavily in Joshua and it yielded greatly. Joshua adequately divided the Promised Land and settled the Israelites.
Nothing is too small or too big to contribute to help others fulfil their God-given destiny. Show of kindness could be the help needed by that poor boy. Give it! The good done to someone is an act of helping to fulfil his/her destiny. Don't withhold it!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, make me an instrument for the fulfilment of Your purpose in life, O Lord.
2. No power is strong enough to truncate my destiny and that of my family members, in Jesus' name.
3. Father, let Your purpose be fulfilled concerning Your Church, the oppositions against her, notwithstanding.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Psalms 13 - 17; Revelation 1
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, August 10, 2020.
- International Biodiesel Day
TOPIC: HELP TO FULFIL DESTINY
Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord:
2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— . 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities.
6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
MEMORISE:
When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also (2 Timothy 1:5)
EXPOSITION
Destiny is that which is predetermined. It is a condition foreordained by the divine, or by human will. It is what any person or thing is destined.
Destiny is that to which one is appointed; the manifestation of God's purpose for one's life. It is what man is created for. All men are created for God's glory.
We are ultimately destined to be conform to the holy image of Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:29). The means to complete, accomplish, realise one's dream, attain one's goal and fulfil one's goal.
Not every man realises that he has been destined to fulfill. You can help someone to realise and fulfil his/her destiny. Be a guide/compass to someone in the journey of destiny fulfilment through wise counsel and destiny financing.
Be an encourager! You have your children to help. God trusted Abraham and he did not disappoint God (Gen. 18:19). Mordecai was the instrument God used for the "orphaned" Esther to become a queen.
He invested his time, resources, and wise counsel. Elijah helped Elisha. Help someone to become destiny-fulfilled. Timothy wouldn't have fulfilled his destiny but for his mother, grandmother and Apostle Paul.
They nurtured him to become an evangelist at a very young age. Be a destiny helper. Moses invested heavily in Joshua and it yielded greatly. Joshua adequately divided the Promised Land and settled the Israelites.
Nothing is too small or too big to contribute to help others fulfil their God-given destiny. Show of kindness could be the help needed by that poor boy. Give it! The good done to someone is an act of helping to fulfil his/her destiny. Don't withhold it!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, make me an instrument for the fulfilment of Your purpose in life, O Lord.
2. No power is strong enough to truncate my destiny and that of my family members, in Jesus' name.
3. Father, let Your purpose be fulfilled concerning Your Church, the oppositions against her, notwithstanding.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Psalms 13 - 17; Revelation 1
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!