Daily Devotional for Monday 19th October

[Edoman]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 


MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER.



DISCOVER YOURSELF IN HIM


But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me (Romans 10:20).


There’re still many who haven’t understood true Christianity; therefore, they go about seeking God. You may say, “But Jeremiah 29:13-14 says, ‘And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity….”’ This scripture isn’t for the Christian. 

Being born again, you’re not in captivity. Jeremiah was referring to Israel. Don’t live an Old Testament life in the New Testament. Stop seeking God! He lives in you.


Colossians 2:6 says, having received Christ Jesus the Lord, we should continue to live in Him. Therefore, we’re not seeking Him; we have Him. We’ve arrived, for we’re born of Him, into His presence.


Christianity isn’t about pressing into God’s presence; Christianity is carrying God’s presence. You’re His living tabernacle of witness. When you arrive anywhere, God’s presence arrives! You’re “the presence.” Hallelujah! Paul said we make manifest the savour of His knowledge in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14). When you show up, He shows up, because you’re one with Him.


The moment you realise this, your search is over. From that moment, your worship changes; your prayer-life changes; your faith-life changes; everything changes! You’d find that you’re walking in fulfilment twenty-four hours a day, every day of your life, pleasing Him in all things. Blessed be His Name forever!




PRAYER

Precious Father, I thank you for everything I’d ever need in life is in Christ, and Christ is in me, and to have Christ is to have everything. I thank you for the privilege to be a member of His body, of His flesh and of His bones! Christ in me is my assurance of a life of continuous victory and unending success. Hallelujah!


FURTHER STUDY


1 Corinthians 6:17; Colossians 1:27

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 1:1-20 & Jeremiah 5-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 9:11-28 & Ezekiel 17












#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 


I affirm that I am a superman! The indestructible life of God is in me, therefore, sickness, disease, lack, and death can’t find a place in my life. 

The life and nature of God in me makes me invisible and superhuman. I am a product of God’s word! Life is not a mystery to me, because as I meditate on the Word, the Spirit of God unveils spiritual realities to me, enlightening the eyes of my understanding and guiding me into all truth.

 I will never live on the dark side of life; for the true light that lightens every man’s world shines in my heart. The Word of God is in my heart and my mouth, prevailing against adverse circumstances and producing what it talks about in my spirit, soul, and body. 

I am in sync with the Father; thus, the Lord has given me rest on every side. I’ve ceased from all struggles. Hallelujah! This is my year of perfection, I am living in power and working miracles as I live in, and through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word. 

The wisdom of God is in my heart and in my mouth today! God’s Word is as fire shut up in my bones; and as I speak it forth, I dissolve doubts. I have insight into mysteries and secrets, and hidden things are revealed unto me by the Spirit of wisdom! 

I prevail and reign in life by grace through righteousness, and the glory of God is seen and expressed through me today and always. Blessed be God. Hallelujah!






God bless you

[Edoman]

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2020.

THEME: OVERCOMING DESTINY THREATENING ENEMIES. 

MEMORISE:

 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Psalm 6:10

READ: 1 Samuel 17:45-51

45 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

46 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

47 And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.

48 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

49 And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

MESSAGE:

Ever since Adam sold the liberty of man to the devil, everyone else who desires freedom has had to fight for it. Success in this fight however, is only guaranteed through prayer- engaging God to do what we cannot do on our own. It is the only way to deal with destiny-threatening enemies- whatever and whoever they are.

After Hezekiah received a letter from Sennacherib, he asked God for help and He obliged according to (Isaiah 37:14-20). In today’s Bible reading, after Goliath had cursed David (1 Samuel 17:43), the young man intelligently invited God – the greatest Ally, to the battle between him and Goliath and by extension, between Israel and the Philistines. 

“…Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45

After the invitation, David became more than a match for Goliath. The devil was indeed the primary figure behind the attack against David- he didn’t want him to become the king of Israel.

 We can learn from David. He was a successful warrior who relied on divine intervention in all his life’s battles. In numerous Psalms, he promptly reported his real and potential enemies to God. Most famous is Psalm 35:1 where he wrote: “Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.” He knew he could not handle these enemies himself. He was specific about what he wanted the Lord of hosts to do with his enemies (Psalm 6:10).

Beloved, are you faced with battle from destiny-threatening enemies? Hand the battles over to God- Jehovah Nissi today. He will fight for you if you surrender to Him (Isaiah 59:19).

PRAYER POINT:

Jehovah Nissi, please fight my battles for me today in the mighty name of Jesus.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:   Matthew 16
Mark 8
Luke 9:18-27

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 10: I AM A VICTOR

1• Yes, I know I am a victor
For the Bible tells me so
God made me more than a conqueror
Much stronger than all my foes

CHORUS
Jesus loves me and I love Him
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word

2• Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than demons I am
To Satan I am a terror
I am free, o yes, I am

3• Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than lack, poverty
All my needs Jesus provides for
I have life abundantly

4• Yes, I know I am a victor
Barrenness no more indeed
Fruitful is the God I live for
All my dreams shall be fulfilled

5• Yes, I know I am a victor
By His strength I shall succeed
No more loss and no more failure
Glory to glory proceed

6• Yes, I know I am a victor
No more sorrow, no despair
Jesus Christ is my own Succour
Tomorrow is joy and cheer

7• Yes, I know I am a victor
Very soon I’ll reign with Him
His promise is my sure anchor
He’s coming to take me home

8• Jesus loves me and I love Him
We rule this world together
As He is so right now I am
Hear me shout Halleluyah

9• Jesus loves me Halleluyah
Hear me shout Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
Glory be to God on high

[Edoman]

*RESTORATION TODAY* 


MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020

*TOPIC: CORRECTING WITH WISDOM*

“And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” Acts 18:26

*MESSAGE*
Our text today speaks of Apollos, a man who had the zeal for the gospel but with limited knowledge. The way his knowledge gap was filled at the time deserves our attention. A disciple couple, Priscilla and Aquila, privately enlightened Apollos based on the grace they had also received. They did not criticize or silence him. They didn't prove to be superior either. They only drew his attention to other things he didn't know, with wisdom and maturity.

Through the wisdom of the couple, Apollos became a more enlightened preacher and helped many new believers. He corrected his former misconception and taught others that Jesus was the Christ. Imagine how profitable he became to the church.

This powerful model is recommended for the present church. Many promising vessels of God have been lost to unhealthy and unnecessary criticism, rivalry and competition. Evangelism, correction and criticism should be with wisdom and caution; not with competition. Christ commanded us to win souls not to compete with fellow soul winners.

*ACTION POINT*
 ?️  Always keep an open mind and give allowance for the unknown. Correct to encourage!

*SCRIPTURES*
Proverbs 1:5; Acts 8:31; 28:23

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for the gift of Your wisdom.

2. Lord, reveal the mystery of the gospel and the scriptures to me.

3. Give me the grace to cooperate with and not contest with other soul-winners in Jesus’ name.

*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR* 
2 Kings 21:9-22:1-20, Lam. 2, 1 Timothy 5