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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
SATURDAY, 3RD AUGUST.
IN LIKENESS OF HIM
You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness – righteous, holy, and true (Ephesians 4:24 NLT).
In Ephesians 5:1, we’re admonished to be “imitators of God” as His beloved children. This is possible because we have His life and nature in us. Therefore, we can talk like Him, love like Him, and walk in absolute mastery and dominion in the earth, as Jesus did, for as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).
Being born again, you’re born after the Second Adam, Jesus Christ; you were created after Him in righteousness and true holiness. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature….” This new creature is born anew after the image of God (Colossians 3:10). Thus, you’re a new person, with the God-nature.
This is the reason you can imitate Christ. No matter how much you train a monkey or a chimpanzee to act like a human, it can never be human, because it doesn’t have the human nature. To be human, you have to be born that way.
Recall the seven sons of Sceva, who attempted to copy Paul, by casting out devils, even though they weren’t born again. They didn’t have the Christ-life in them. The Bible says, “And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded” (Acts 19:16).
Only those who are born again and have the nature of God, have the right and authority to cast out devils in the Name of Jesus. Jesus cast out devils; and He gave us the authority to do the same. He said in John 14:12, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do….”
In addition, you’re to emulate Him in your lovewalk. Ephesians 5:2 says, “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Express love to those in your world, whether or not you think they deserve it. That’s being like your heavenly Father. The Bible says, “That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for making me a partaker and participator in the divine nature. My divine nature causes me to act like you, talk like you, and to think like you; your beauty and compassion are seen and expressed through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 5:1 NIV; 1 John 4:17
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Romans 7:7-25 & Psalms 64-67
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 12:49-59 & Judges 9
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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2019
THEME: DOUBT STEALS MIRACLE.
MEMORISE:
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:6
READ: Matthew 14:25-32
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
MESSAGE
Since the Bible declares that man was created in God’s image, to any objective person, a look at man’s creative works should reflect how creative God is (Genesis 1:26). Just as there can be no house without a builder or a car without a manufacturer, so also is it impossible to have a universe so organized without a creator. God is indeed the Creator of all things in heaven and on earth. Colossians 1:16 says:
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”
A consideration of the intelligent design of everything in creation should convince anyone that the Creator of it all must be a great and mighty God. No wonder Psalm 19:1 says:
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
Indeed, the signature of the Almighty God is seen in the firmament and everywhere throughout creation: from the perfectly organized, precision-driven cosmos to the wonders of the human body. The spectacles of God’s creative power are on display in various plants, insects, animals, mountains, rock formations, waterfalls and beautiful landscapes all over the world. All of these are meant to leave us without an iota of doubt that there is nothing impossible with the Almighty God, who is all-knowing and all-powerful. Speaking on this, the Holy Spirit says in Romans 1:20:
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
Having revealed Himself throughout the observable universe in diverse ways, those who still doubt God’s existence or His ability to do all things only rob themselves of partaking in His miraculous works. They are like the government official in 2 Kings 7:2 who doubted the word of God declared by Elisha. Although His eyes saw the fulfilment of God’s word, he did not live to partake of it. Similarly, the Israelites who doubted God in Numbers 13:26-33 also denied themselves the pleasure of entering the Promised Land, as they all perished in the wilderness. That is what doubt does in the life of a person. I encourage you therefore not to doubt God. Your doubt will not diminish Him in any way; it will only rob you of His purpose and provision for your life. May the Lord completely destroy the root of doubt in your life and family today in Jesus’ Name.
KEY PRAYER POINT:
Doubt is an arrow of the devil designed to steal God’s purpose and provisions for your life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 19
Ezekiel 27:26-28:10
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 8: MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE
My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!
May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire!
While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!
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SEEDS OF DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY DR. PASTOR PAUL ENENCHE
SATURDAY 03 AUGUST, 2019
TOPIC: LIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SCRIPTURE: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Making a difference is superior to making a living.
I once heard a story of a man who was struggling with his phone trying to make an important call at the airport in Abuja, Nigeria. He was looking responsible but for one reason or the other, his phone was not working. Fortunately, a young man saw him struggling with the phone and said to him, ‘Sir, do you want to make a call? You can use my phone.’ The man gladly accepted, collected the phone, made the call and expressed his gratitude to the young man. Afterwards, he asked the young man what he was doing for a living and the young man told him that he is a computer network engineer, he does networking and other things related to the computer. The man was interested, and demanded for his details. That encounter landed the young man in a contract worth billions of Naira, and that was only for giving up his little airtime.
Now, if the young man was thinking about himself alone, he would not have gotten the billion Naira job, but he saw an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, and immediately he dived into it, his turnaround was confirmed.
Beloved, making a difference is superior to making a living, and what you get out of life is not as important as what you give into life.
Remember this: Making a difference is superior to making a living.
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Endeavour to make a difference in someone’s life today.
2. Determine to change the eternal destination of that sinner by winning him/her for Christ.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DESTINY
PRAYER: Lord, I am available. Please use me as a tool for impact in my generation, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
DAILY BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 33:14 to 34:33, Romans 16:10 to 27, Psalm 26:1 to 12, Proverbs 20:19
QUOTE: When you live for yourself, you live like a slave but when you live beyond yourself, you live beyond your time. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.
AMAZING FACT: A swarm of about 20,000 bees followed a car in west wales, UK for two days because their queen was stuck inside the car.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: The grace to make a difference and not just live in indifference is yours now in Jesus’ Name.
DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND: The Sunday Service by 9:00am tomorrow. Endeavour to come to Church with your friends and loved ones. God bless you.
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_A DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST, 2019*
*TOPIC: YOU CANNOT BE MISERABLE! GIVE THANKS!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURES: PSALM 103:1-11; 1THESSALONIANS 5:18*
A grandmother took her little grandson to the beach! As they were having a good time, a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens in anguish: *“Dear Lord, return my grandson.
That’s all I ask! Please return my grandson!”* A moment later, lo and behold, a wave swelled from the ocean and deposited the wet, yet unhurt child at her feet. She checked him over to make sure that he was okay. He was fine, but still she looked up to the heavens angrily and said: *“When we came, he had a hat. Lord, return the hat.”* Ridiculous, but true!
Yes, the hat was missing, but couldn’t she thank God that the child was alive? It’s easy to thank God when all is when, but can you also say thanks when all is not well? Yes, the year 2019 is running so fast again and there are many unfulfilled expectations around your life, *but why not also look around and thank God for the fact that thousands died last night, but you are still alive? Your being alive is a blessing that will provoke all other blessings!*
That popular, Bible commentary writer Matthew Henry, was once robbed, but see what his reaction was:
*“I give thanks that I have never been robbed before, that although the thief took my wallet, he did not take my life, that though he took everything, it was not too much; and finally, that it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed.”*
But do you know that it is difficult to feel miserable when we are busy giving thanks? As you press on in 2019, develop a joyous attitude and outlook to life no matter the setbacks and delay around you! *From today’s 1st scripture, the mercy of God alone is worth all the thanks.* He forgives you DAILY! That is a reason to thank Him! Refuse depression daily and be positive! *If you quit once, it becomes a habit!* NEVER QUIT! Hold out! Give thanks now!
*Today is U.K. Tele-Conference ANOINTING SERVICE. Call: +44(0) 330-998-1254 ACCESS CODE IS: 809720# Time: 8am U.K. time. Bishop Dr. Chris will be on the line to MINISTER! Other nations can call in too!*
*PRAYER POINTS:* Take any song of worship as led.
1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now.
2. Give thanks in the following unpleasant events… (mention them). Satan, you will not see my tears again! Lord, by Your fire, wipe away my tears this year in Jesus name! *Pray about today! Loose GRACE and GLORY!*
3. Lift up your hands and worship God for His mercy/the gift of life!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ISAIAH 13-15*
*BY: BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)
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*CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*Saturday, August 3, 2019*
*BREAKING BARRIERS*
*Read Zechariah 4:4-7*
*MEMORISE*
*Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! (Zechariah 4:7a)*
*EXPOSITION*
Barrier is anything that prevents or blocks movement from one place to the other. It also means a law or problem that makes something difficult or impossible. Barriers are meant to prevent success of some kinds in a situation of a person’s life. The Jewish nation is our example in this dose of the Living Water.
When the Jews returned from exile, under the leadership of Zerubbabel, to rebuild the temple, they started well by building the altar, first laying the foundation. When they got to the works on the building itself, the barrier suddenly appeared. The opposition of the local population and the lack of motivation among the Jews slowed the work down to the point of standstill for seventeen years.
The result of any barrier is suffering in people’s lives. The Jews suffered a lot before God, when they failed to complete the temple work (Hag. 1:1-11). Whatever that makes success or accomplishment hard for you, is a barrier that needs to be broken before you. Success is achievable, and accomplishment is certain, when barrier is removed. Your own barrier will be broken, in Jesus' name.
When the barrier was broken before Zerubbabel, the temple that was delayed for seventeen years, was completed within three and half years. The barrier was broken, when Zerubbabel realised that the task could not be accomplished through the force of an army, or the physical stamina of the workmen (Zech. 4:6). Having acknowledged that the task would only be accomplished by the empowerment of the Spirit of God, they allowed the Spirit to take charge. When you allow the Holy Spirit to take charge of all that you lay your hand on, your success becomes unstoppable.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. All barriers standing on my way, be broken, in Jesus’ name.
2. Remove everything Satan uses as a barrier before me, O Lord, In Jesus’ name.
3. Pray that all barriers before the ministers of the gospel would be broken by the mighty Arm of the Lord.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Job. 32:4 - 34:11; Acts 26:30 - 27:19*
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