Daily Devotional for Monday 27th May

[Edoman]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

MONDAY, 27TH MAY.


EXCELLENCE REQUIRES DISCIPLINE

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men (Proverbs 22:29).

When it comes to the quality of your work, it’s either what you do is excellent or it’s lackluster. As a child of God, whatever you do, wherever you work, make up your mind to be excellent, because you’re of an excellent spirit. Tell yourself, “If it’s not excellent, I’m not done.”

Everything you do and are involved with must be the best, because you’re a child of the best. Don’t settle for average. To be excellent, you’ve got to practise it. If you’re a structural engineer, for example, don’t construct mediocre structures; structures that can’t, and wouldn’t stand the test. Go all out to apply the right engineering principles and technology to build quality design and construction. Refuse to cut corners; use only the best materials.

“I’m only a janitor!” someone might say, but it makes no difference. Be excellent. Discipline yourself well enough to carry out your responsibilities with due diligence. Follow the standard operating procedures and use your checklists.

Carry out detailed research on your work, on the right tools and materials you need to make you the best and the preferred amongst many other great options. Distinguish yourself as someone with an excellent spirit. The Bible says concerning Daniel, “…an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm” (Daniel 6:3).

Yes. Excellence makes you a leader, but it requires discipline. The Bible says, “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things…” (1 Corinthians 9:25). The word, “temperate” means discipline, to have self-control. 1 Corinthians 9:27, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection….” Again, this refers to discipline; subjecting yourself to the right and necessary trainings, and sometimes rigours, in order to be the best at what you do.

There’s excellence in your spirit, and it’ll manifest in all you do as you carry out your assignments with a lot more diligence

CONFESSION

I have an excellent spirit, and I produce excellent results in all I do. The Holy Spirit is at work in me, both to will and to deliver excellence, in accordance with His perfect will. I’m a success, because I function with the wisdom of Christ and His superabundant grace. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY

Proverbs 10:4 MSG He becomes poor who deals with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Philippians 4:8 NIV Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

1 Corinthians 9:23-27 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 13:1-30 & 2 Kings 20-22

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 13:12-23 & Numbers 30



#TALKINGSESSION

27TH MAY.

KINDLY SAY THESE WORDS OUT LOUD

Dear Father, I thank You for the hope I have in You. I can confidently dream for tomorrow because I know my tomorrow is history with You. I refuse to give fear any place in my life because I know I am founded on the Rock of Ages, for success.

You’ve enabled me for the triumphant life, and have enlightened the eyes of my spirit to recognize and apprehend my heritage in Christ! I am living Your dream, and gloriously fulfilling Your destiny for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

God bless you

[Edoman]

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY 27TH MAY 2019

THEME: FROM PRISON TO THE THRONE.

MEMORISE:

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the world upon them. 1 Samuel 2:8

READ: Genesis 41:39-46

39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

45 And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

46 And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

MESSAGE

As observed by the Preacher in Ecclesiastes 1:9, some life events are capable of repeating themselves in history. One of these is the rags-to-riches story described in today’s Bible reading. Joseph had been sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers, and as if that was not enough, he was also framed and cast into prison, where he remained for some years until God’s favor rose over his destiny and took him to the throne as second-in-command of the largest empire on earth, even though he was a stranger there. The familiar story has some hidden lessons we can learn. First of all, God will do whatever He has purposed in His heart to do, regardless of any obstacles on the way. Although Joseph was destined to be great, his brothers thought they could abort God’s plan for his life by selling him into slavery. They could never have imagined that they were actually sending him to the place where his dreams of greatness would be fulfilled. Likewise, when Potiphar’s wife framed him, little did she know she was only acting as an instrument to bring about the fulfilment of God’s plan for him. In fact, Pharaoh’s butler could have been reinstated without him dreaming about it. God however made him dream about it so that Joseph could be known, and his gift of interpreting dreams could be used to save lives (Genesis 50:18-20).

Beloved, are you passing through the furnace of envy and jealousy of those you consider to be your brethren? Joseph’s experience can be repeated in your life. All you need to do is keep your focus on where God id taking you to. Joseph was focused and that was why he achieved his purpose in life. Some people give up on their dreams in the face of adversity. This is not right, because Proverbs 24:10 says:

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

Are you in the prison of despondency and uncertainty? I prophesy into your life today that you will ascend from that prison to the throne of joy and glory in Jesus’ name. those looking down on you shall begin to look up to you, and you will fulfil your destiny in Jesus’ Name. for you to fulfil your destiny gloriously, you need to align yourself with the Author of your destiny: Jesus Christ is His Name. that destiny which Satan, sin and the wicked people of this world have battered shall be restored, and today shall be your day of coronation in Jesus’ Name. congratulations!

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please take me to the place where Your purpose for my life will be fulfilled in Jesus’ Name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 8-9
Jeremiah 44:1-10

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 1: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

• There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
• Refrain:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

• There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

• There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

• There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

• There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

[Edoman]

SEEDS OF DESTINY:
BY DR. (PST.) PAUL ENENCHE
(DUNAMIS INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTRE-DIGC)

MONDAY 27TH MAY, 2019

TOPIC:
EXCELLENCE, THE SPONSOR OF EMINENCE

SCRIPTURE: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Psalm 8:4-5

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When the Name of God is mentioned, it is identified with excellence.

Eminence is the state of being famous, respected or important. It is fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere of human endeavour. Eminence is synonymous with distinction, renown, notability, greatness, prestige, importance, repute, etc.

Man was created by God to exist in eminence or greatness. Man was created by God as king of creation, crowned with glory and honour, not shame and reproach. You were created to dominate creation and not to be dominated.

Eminence is God’s agenda for man. However, for every scriptural provision, there is a corresponding condition. The condition or requirement for eminence is called EXCELLENCE. Excellence is the quality of being outstanding or extremely good at what one does. It is being truly the best at something.

Excellence is the sponsor of eminence. If you desire to be great or eminent in life, then you are required to release excellence in what you do. The force that God uses to take His people up is called the force of excellence. The force of excellence is the force that produces eminence and prominence in life.

Indeed, our God is a God of excellence. Now, let us look at facts about the excellence of God:

1. God has an identity of excellence (Psalm 148:13). When the Name of God is mentioned, it is identified with excellence. Identifying with God is identifying with excellence. You cannot claim to have an identity with God and be a mediocre personality.

2. God is excellent in working (Isaiah 28:29). He does not work in mediocrity or inferiority. Connection to God equals manifestation of excellence. An excellent God can only give birth to excellent children.

3. God has excellent greatness (Psalm 150:2). The greatness of God is sponsored by His excellence.

Beloved, excellence is your birth-right as a child of God. You don’t need to struggle to manifest excellence. When your excellence level increases, your leadership level also increases. The level you are now is the level your excellence has qualified you for. Decide today to excel in whatever you do so you can exist as an eminent and prominent personality to the glory of God.

REMEMBER THIS: When the Name of God is mentioned, it is identified with excellence.

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Demand for the impartation of the Spirit of excellence at the place of prayer.

2. Do not be stagnant; look for new ways to improve on your assignment.

3. Endeavour to do your assignments excellently.

PRAYER: O Lord, I ask that You impact me with the Spirit of Excellence and wisdom. I refuse any mediocre lifestyle, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: EXCELLENCE FOR THE TOP

QUOTE: Be responsible. Never be perceived as someone who dodges work. Culled from CAREER AND WORKPLACE WISDOM by Dr Paul Enenche

DAILY READING: 2 Samuel 12:1 to 31, John 16:1 to 33, Psalm 119:65 to 80, Proverbs 16:4 to 5

AMAZING FACT: Trees are the longest living organisms on Earth, and never die of old age.

DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND: The Healing and Deliverance Service tomorrow by 9:00am. Invite someone. God bless you as you do so.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: I prophesy the fresh release of the spirit of excellence on your life today in Jesus’ Name

[Edoman]

*THE LIVING WATER*

*DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*

*Monday, May 27, 2019 – Children’s Day*

*TOPIC: DON’T BE A SORROWFUL CHILD*
*Read: 2 Samuel 15:30*

*MEMORISE: _Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you_ (Exodus 20:12).*


*EXPOSITION*

Absalom definitely represents the league of bastards, who cause their parents heartache *(cf. Prov. 30:11,17).* Series of allegations stood on his neck: hatred, vengefulness, disrespect, rebellion, illegal occupation, murder, etc. The worse was his threat against his own father’s kingdom and his personality, to the effect that David wept sore.

Seriously, youths have a lot of lessons to learn from Absalom, if their lives would make meanings. Disrespect to parents, which seems like a commonplace today, is a grievous thing before God. Why? Parents represent God in the affairs of their children. Many of David’s sorrows were results of a single boy’s misbehaviour: in the case of his son, Amnon’s gruesome murder *(2 Sam. 13:28,29),* and that of open abuse of his concubine *(2 Sam. 16:22).* Now he was made a laughing stock in the city to the extent of being made to self-exile himself by the same foolish son *(2 Sam. 15:30).*

Some people want to rule at all cost, even when they are yet to acquire the prerequisite relevant experiences of life. What of those who want to get wealth at all cost, going into money rituals, yahoo plus and other fraudulent practices, armed banditry, political thuggery, and the likes? Nevertheless, little do they know, or maybe they don’t want to admit that nemesis catches up with those who know how to cheat *(2 Sam. 18:15-17).*
Countless youths die untimely from time to time, because of disregard for elders. Youths, or the upcoming ones, in particular, want to jump protocols in almost everything and everywhere. Most of them are always in a hurry to get anything, regardless of whoever is hurt. 

This might be partly due to the exuberant characteristics of youthfulness. However, this should be tempered with the presence of the Holy Spirit *(Rom. 13:13; 1 Cor. 10:31; Phil. 2:3; Col. 3:23).* Let us do the work that would earn us praise, honour, blessings, and long life. Delay is not denial. Your life will not end in chaos.

*PRAYER POINTS*

*1.* Oh Lord, forgive me, where I have ever caused my parents or any elderly one to weep or be sorrowful, and help me to watch my ways, henceforth.
*2.* Father, destroy the spirit/tendency of ‘Grab it at all cost’ in our youths.
*3.* Pray for those the devil has taken captive into prostitution, wasting away their lives, that God should open their eyes to see their ends and make U-turn, now.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 King 18:3 – 19:20; John 7:29 – 7:50*
*Author: CAC WORLDWIDE*
*Remain Blessed!*