Daily Devotional for Saturday 12th September

[Edoman]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 


SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER.



FOCUS ON FULFILLING HIS DREAM


Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world (1 John 2:15-16).


There’s no doubt, the coming of the Lord is nearer than ever. But the Bible says, “…for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition” (2 Thessalonians 2:3).


 The Amplified Classic puts it thus: “…for that day will not come except the apostasy comes first [unless the predicted great falling away of those who have professed to be Christians has come], and the man of lawlessness (sin) is revealed, who is the son of doom (of perdition).”


This means there’d be people who had professed to be Christians, but they’ll fall away from the Faith; there’ll be an apostasy—people giving up their faith in Jesus, by choice.


 This is already happening, and the major reason is the cares of this world; the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust for other things. So, what’s God looking at, and how should you walk in these last days? What choices should you make?


His counsel is what we read in our opening verse. Stay in Christ! Focus on the things of the Kingdom, and not on the transient pleasures of this world. Colossians 3:1 captures it beautifully. It says, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”


Focus your energies on fulfilling God’s dream, His vision of Kingdom expansion and world evangelisation. Refuse to be among those clinging to the things of the world, concerned only about their personal gain and comfort. They’ve been conquered by the spirit of the world. Jesus said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). 


It’s so important that you live your life established in Christ, deeply rooted and founded in Him. Remain steadfast, unmoveable, doing the work of the Lord with joy. Hallelujah!



CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for calling me with a holy calling, and for granting me the inner strength to live for you. I’m deeply rooted and grounded in Christ; I’ve crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts. My only passion is the expansion of your Kingdom, propagating Christ’s love and His salvation to the ends of the earth. Hallelujah!


FURTHER STUDY


Revelation 3:11-13

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 & Ecclesiastes 1-2


2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 1:1-7 & Jeremiah 30








#TALKINGSESSION 


KINDLY SAY THESE WORDS OUT LOUD.

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[url=https://www.tumblr.com/blog/affirmationtrain]Dear Heavenly Lord, I am grateful and honoured for the privilege to be a minister of reconciliation. Through me, many are coming to the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ, which You’ve graciously committed to my trust.


 My passion for the Gospel is fuelled more than ever before, and I dedicate my all to ensuring that Your righteousness is established in the hearts of men, all around the world.


 I am conscious that I am of God, and have overcome the world, because greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. 


I am a God-man; one in whom Christ dwells. I am God-inside minded; therefore, I have nothing to fear. I am born of God! I am a world overcomer. 


I have overcome the world with its troubles, failures, and darkness; I have overcome every power, every force, and everything that is against me. It doesn’t matter what’s out there in the world; 


I have overcome them all because Christ lives in me. I dwell in peace and safety; I am of good cheer because Christ overcame the world for me. 


I acknowledge and walk in the reality of my divine life in Christ; who Christ has made me, and all that He’s bequeathed to me. 


I reign and rule over circumstances.I refuse and reject anything inconsistent with the life of Christ in me. The evidence of the indwelling presence of Christ is seen in the quality of life I live. 


I am living and enjoying the higher life in Christ, and my life is a testimony to those around me that indeed, there’s a higher life in Christ. 


Thank You, Lord, for the indestructible and unconquerable life of Christ in me. Everything I am and represent exudes the Christ-life. 


I walk in God’s wisdom, and triumphantly fulfil His perfect will, manifesting His virtues and perfections, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Hallelujah!





God bless you

[Edoman]

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2020.

THEME: IS HE YOUR SHEPHERD? 

MEMORISE:

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

READ: Psalm 23:1-6

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

MESSAGE 

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite Scriptures because it shows clearly our (the sheep) total dependence on God (our Shepherd) as well as His capacity and willingness to provide for our needs.

In this Psalm, God provides for His sheep- “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”. Thus when I am tired, He gives me rest- not just anywhere, but in green pastures. A sheep lying in green pastures has so much food that he sleeps in it. That is extreme abundance.

“He leadeth me beside the still water’’, so I can drink to my satisfaction. “He restoreth my soul” means I will never be depressed because my soul is refreshed always. “He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake” assures me of divine guidance. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;” tells me His presence will be with me so much so that I can bring down any mountain. “Thy rod” means correction- He can reprove me when I err; what love! “…….and thy staff they comfort me” means even in my low moments, I will never lack comfort. “Thou preparest a table before me” is divine catering. Is there ever a better caterer than the Almighty? “In the presence of mine enemies” shows security, real security! “Thou anointest my head with oil…….” When God Himself pour oil on your head, nothing can be impossible for you. “My cup runneth over” refers to overflowing blessings. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me….” Not for one week or a year, but “all the days of my life….” Isn’t that wonderful? Everywhere I go, goodness and mercy will be my escort. Then it says I have somewhere to dwell “…… in the house of the LORD for ever!” Amen. 
God has provided everything: He is a great provider! However, these benefits are only for the sheep. Are you one? Do you obey God’s every instruction, follow His path, know His voice? If you are yet to come into the family of God, it is high time you gave your life to Christ, so He can become your Shepherd.

KEY POINT:

God has made every provision available in Christ; you just have to tap into it.

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BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joel 1-3

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 21:  MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE.

1. 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!

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. 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!

[Edoman]

*MORNING TEA☕*


*SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2020?*

*STILL STANDING⚓️* 

*TODAY’S SCRIPTURE?*  
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 
_*(Psalm 40:2, NIV)*_

_*Psalm 40:2 KJV*_
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

*TODAY’S WORD?*
All of us can look back at things that should have defeated us. Maybe a divorce or a breakup should have taken you down, but look - you’re still standing! That’s the goodness of GOD. That addiction, all that partying should have killed you, but because of a praying loved one, you're still standing and becoming freer. Or, maybe you lost a loved one and didn't think you could go on. You thought you'd seen your best days, but GOD breathed new life into you. He lifted you out of the pit, put a new song in your heart, and here you are today, still standing. 

When you go through difficult things, it’s an opportunity to see the goodness of E shine in the darkness. You see Him lift you up, restore you, promote you and heal you. When you have this history with GOD, you don't get discouraged by every difficulty. You don’t fall apart because of a disappointment. You don’t get upset because people are talking about you. You know that GOD brought you through the darkness in the past, and He is going to bring you through in the future! Rejoice today because you are still standing and headed to the place of total victory!

*A PRAYER FOR TODAY??*  
Father, thank You for lifting me out of my difficulty and for helping me stand on solid ground. I trust Your goodness. I know that You are faithful. Help me stay focused on Your victory in *JESUS*’ name. Amen.