04-06-2020, 11:05 AM
*CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*
*Monday, April 6, 2020*
*TOPIC:**THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST!*
*Read: Philippians 2:5-11*
Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
*MEMORISE: Therefore God also highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name (Philippians 2:9)*
*EXPOSITION*
We need no scientific proof to know and accept that the name of Jesus Christ remains the most popular and called Name in the Universe. Even those who don't know the unusual Man, call Him, and He hears and answers out of His mercy, and according to His eternal will and redemptive purpose.
At a time, they saw a trailer approaching them while trying to cross a very narrow bridge! There was no time again for either of the vehicles to wait or negotiate! So, the matter of running into the speeding trailer was no longer one of the options but the only option!
The Bishop's wife started shouting "Jesus", countless times! The Bishop suddenly shouted "Jesus!" just once and both the trailer and the car stopped! They became stationary to the confusion of the drivers!
That is just a minute part of what Jesus Christ can do (Mk. 10:27). When you are in crisis, call Him, how He loves to be called - in holiness and faith. Without faith, call Him million times, except for His mercy, it will look as if nothing changes (Jas. 1:6-7). You don't call Him with any iota of doubt in your heart. Believe when you call Him; He hears you and He will swing to action.
Remember the disciples and the stormy sea. They had Jesus Christ at their disposal, but not until they called upon Him, the raging storm continued (Matt. 14:30). Do you know what calling Him by His name really means? It implies absolute trust in that wonderful name (cf. Psa. 18:3). Don't doubt! Don't say "I have been calling Him... but He has not answered..." He listens and hears you, and will definitely answer you, if you keep on calling Him (Lk. 11:8; 18:4-8).
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, help me to build undoubting faith and trust in Your unfailing, wonderful name.
2. Lord Jesus, for Your name's sake, perfect everything that concerns me timely, and I will forever praise You.
3. Lord Jesus, for Your name's sake, let Your Gospel prevail over all its enemies in this land, no matter the garbs they put on - politics, religion, entertainment, academics, etc.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 12 - 14 & Acts 9*
*God let your healing flow through our land, this we ask for in Jesus name. Amen........Shalom*
*Monday, April 6, 2020*
*TOPIC:**THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST!*
*Read: Philippians 2:5-11*
Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
*MEMORISE: Therefore God also highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name (Philippians 2:9)*
*EXPOSITION*
We need no scientific proof to know and accept that the name of Jesus Christ remains the most popular and called Name in the Universe. Even those who don't know the unusual Man, call Him, and He hears and answers out of His mercy, and according to His eternal will and redemptive purpose.
At a time, they saw a trailer approaching them while trying to cross a very narrow bridge! There was no time again for either of the vehicles to wait or negotiate! So, the matter of running into the speeding trailer was no longer one of the options but the only option!
The Bishop's wife started shouting "Jesus", countless times! The Bishop suddenly shouted "Jesus!" just once and both the trailer and the car stopped! They became stationary to the confusion of the drivers!
That is just a minute part of what Jesus Christ can do (Mk. 10:27). When you are in crisis, call Him, how He loves to be called - in holiness and faith. Without faith, call Him million times, except for His mercy, it will look as if nothing changes (Jas. 1:6-7). You don't call Him with any iota of doubt in your heart. Believe when you call Him; He hears you and He will swing to action.
Remember the disciples and the stormy sea. They had Jesus Christ at their disposal, but not until they called upon Him, the raging storm continued (Matt. 14:30). Do you know what calling Him by His name really means? It implies absolute trust in that wonderful name (cf. Psa. 18:3). Don't doubt! Don't say "I have been calling Him... but He has not answered..." He listens and hears you, and will definitely answer you, if you keep on calling Him (Lk. 11:8; 18:4-8).
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, help me to build undoubting faith and trust in Your unfailing, wonderful name.
2. Lord Jesus, for Your name's sake, perfect everything that concerns me timely, and I will forever praise You.
3. Lord Jesus, for Your name's sake, let Your Gospel prevail over all its enemies in this land, no matter the garbs they put on - politics, religion, entertainment, academics, etc.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 12 - 14 & Acts 9*
*God let your healing flow through our land, this we ask for in Jesus name. Amen........Shalom*