September 2023

Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional For Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

 

TOPIC: INCONTROVERTIBLE BENEFITS OF FELLOWSHIP

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen (2Cor13:14)

 

MESSAGE

The incontrovertible benefits and blessings of fellowship with the Holy Spirit can’t be overemphasized. The Holy Spirit wants to be involved with every part of your life, and you must let Him. He wants your progress, advancement, prosperity, and success to be evident for all to see.

Sometimes, a Christian might experience a period of remarkable growth and progress where things are moving swiftly and smoothly. However, there may be occasions when everything suddenly seems to stall. Despite attempting various strategies and ideas, nothing appears to change.

Such scenarios often arise when one starts neglecting the ministry of the Holy Spirit in their personal lives. When the speed or rate of growth reduces or completely stalls, either in numerical growth, finances, or both, and it becomes evident that the previous approaches that worked for others and yourself are no longer yielding the same results, what should you do?

The best thing to do if you want to come out of that situation and elevate your work to a higher level is to fast and pray with the understanding that you are initiating a change and transition within yourself.

The focus of the fast, therefore, should not be about changing the situation, as that is not the root problem. Rather, the key lies in strengthening your personal fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

Fasting is a way of turning your spirit and mind away from the carnal things of this world in order to focus them on the Spirit; you set your heart and your mind on the Word in study, meditation and prayer.

Remember, the objective of the prayer and fasting is to nurture and develop an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. By prioritizing this aspect of your life, you can expect to experience the desired changes and growth in other areas as well.

 

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit—my Helper, Counsellor, Teacher, Advocate, Comforter, Strengthener and Standby—whom you sent to lead and guide me through life, in fulfilling my destiny in Christ. Through my fellowship with the Holy Spirit, I walk in victory today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 

FURTHER STUDY

John 14:15-18 AMPC; John 16:13-14

 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Ephesians 4:1-16; Isaiah 23-24

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 1:24-34; 1 Kings 2

 

Rhapsody of Realities is a globally recognized devotional that is highly spiritual and impactful written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is the Founder of Christ Embassy International. Also Known as Love World Incorporated or Believers’ Loveworld.

A unique devotional, Rhapsody of Reality is a wonderful love letter from God to you that has a message of eternal life! It is otherwise referred to as the, “Messenger Angel,” This devotional is a daily life guide intended to help you gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word and advance spiritually.

 

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Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional For Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

 

Topic: The Covenant Way of Living”

 

SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 3:3-4

And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: As a church member or a worker, you cannot struggle in life if you engage in covenant practices.

 

Message

Sometime ago, I saw a church worker who was stranded. He could not pay his children’s school fees or handle his other financial responsibilities.

I said to him, “It is well with you. Do you tithe?”

He said, ‘Yes’.

I asked him “Do you tithe consistently and faithfully?”

He said, “No.” Then I understood the root of his challenge.

You must understand that it is not the occasional practice of God’s principles that brings results, but continual and consistent practice.

Now, there are unbelievers or people who are not even established in church. Some of them have not been to church for a long time but when they hear teachings on covenant practices, they run with them. They practice it, and consequently, their lives change.

On the contrary, though sadly, there are those who have been in church for many years, but when they hear a teaching on covenant practices, it enters into one of their ears and comes out through the other. It is not supposed to be so.

The truth is, it is not possible to claim your love for someone when it is not backed with giving. As a lady, any man who claims to love you but is only interested in what to get from you, run for your life. Such a man would empty you when he finally marries you. Such a man would kick you out and look for someone else after emptying you. So, the proof of authentic love is giving.

In my own life, my wife and I have given things to God many times to the point that if it were possible to drop ourselves inside the offering basket any day, we would do so.

So, the practice of the Kingdom cannot be negotiated. As a church member or a worker, you cannot struggle in life if you engage in covenant practices.

 

REMEMBER THIS: As a church member or a worker, you cannot struggle in life if you engage in covenant practices.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Make covenant practices your way of life.

Prove your love to God by constant releases of your resources for the advancement of His Kingdom.

 

PRAYER: Lord, I receive the grace to be consistent in the practice of the covenant. Deliver me from inconsistency in giving, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

 

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: BE A CHRISTIAN FIRST – TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF.

QUOTE: The tithe is the covenant connector to the blessings of God. Culled from “21 UNCOMMON KEYS TO FINANCIAL OVERFLOW” by Dr Paul Enenche.

 

DAILY READING: Nahum 2-Habakkuk 1.

 

AMAZING FACT: Whales are the largest animals on earth.

 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: I destroy every trace of struggle in your life as a consistent practitioner of the covenant in Jesus’ Name.

 

The Seeds of Destiny Devotional is a highly spiritual resource and life transforming devotional that is widely read across the world. It is written by Pastors Paul and Becky Paul-Enenche, the Senior Pastors of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (Glory Dome)

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Open Heavens Devotional

Open Heavens Devotional For Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Wed. 27th Sept. 2023

 

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PUT GOD FIRST ALWAYS

 

DATE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 2023

 

TOPIC: HELP THOU MY UNBELIEF

 

MEMORISE:
“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” – (Mark 9:24)

 

READ: MARK 9:17-27 (KJV)

17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

 

MESSAGE:

In Ezekiel 37:1-11, the Bible tells us about the valley of dry bones where God asked the Prophet, “Can these bones live?” Ezekiel said, “Only you know”. In other words, Ezekiel was saying, “My faith can’t handle that”, but the dry bones eventually lived. In Mark 9:17-27, a man brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus’ disciples. They couldn’t deliver the child and thus referred him to the Lord Jesus, who said, “O ye of little faith”. The man said, “I believe, but help thou my unbelief”. The day I heard that story, I was so glad, because that means if my faith is not enough, I can cry to Him and He will make it grow.

When I became General Overseer, we loved to cook and eat together during our convention, but we were having challenges with the finances for the feeding and the parishes were groaning under the cost. One day during the convention, out of desperation, I said, “One day will come when you will be able to come to the Convention without bringing any money at all”. When we finished that night, and I got back to my office to pray, the Lord spoke to me, “Son, when do you want that to happen?” I said, “One of these days” and He responded, “Why not from now?” At that time we were about 10,000 people. How would I feed 10,000 people for one week? The Lord said, “Announce to the entire congregation that you will feed them next convention”. I said, “Daddy, I’ve never disobeyed You before, but this one? I can’t tell them”. He didn’t put any pressure on me, so the Convention ended and everybody left, but they came back the following month for the Holy Ghost Service and God repeated it. I said, “Lord, my faith can’t carry it”, and He said to me, “Son, you are about to lose a miracle”. I therefore announced, “Brethren, next year, don’t bring any money for feeding, you will be fed”. That was over 20 years ago, and God has not failed once.

You may think I am a man of great faith, but the truth is that my Daddy is the One who helps my little faith, so I depend entirely on Him. He has never let me down and I know He will not let you down too.

 

PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help my unbelief.

 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: HAGGAI 1-2

 

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

 

HYMNAL: 29 – WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH MY WAY

1. When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul”

REFRAIN:
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And has shed His own blood for my soul.

3. My sin O, the bliss of this glorious thought,
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

4. O, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

 

Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is the author of Open Heavens Daily Devotional. One of the most widely read devotionals in the world is this one, which is published every day.
It is intended to keep you inspired, encouraged, and elevated by supplying you with God’s Word on a regular basis.

This Open Heavens Devotional offers powerful Christian resources that enable readers to achieve their destiny. You are encouraged to get closer to God and give Jesus your entire being.

 

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Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional For Tuesday 26thSept. 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Tuesday 26th Sept. 2023

 

TOPIC: LABOURING FERVENTLY IN PRAYERS

Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Col 4:12)

 

MESSAGE

The apostle Paul cites Epaphras as one “Always labouring fervently in prayers.” Those two words “labouring fervently” are rendered that way to provide a good understanding of what he actually did and how. Both words are from the same Greek word ‘agonizomai’—fight! 

You can read that verse thus, “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always fighting for you in prayers.” A question to ask would be, “If Epaphras was fighting for them in prayers, who was he fighting against?” It certainly wasn’t God, as it was God who inspired him to pray in the first place; it’s God who hears and answers prayers. So, certainly, God is not the enemy.

Now, the purpose of his prayer gives us an idea of the enemy. His prayer was for the Christians in Colossae to stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. This must be because there’s an enemy, Satan, out there trying to stop them from becoming perfect and complete in the will of God. This he tries to do by hindering or attempting to hinder their Christian growth.

Paul describes these demoniacal forces in Ephesians 6:12 when he said, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” These evil forces are the ones darkening the minds of men, swaying them from the path of God’s truth.

It’s the reason we must fight for them in prayers as Epaphras did. I encourage you to write down names of people who you might have noticed or heard are not walking in the light of God’s Word or have strayed from the faith, and fight for them in prayer. Pray fervently for them every day, and you’d see remarkable results. Hallelujah!

 

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, I break the influence of Satan over my family members, friends and others around the world who aren’t yet born again. I pray that their minds and hearts are opened to the Lord, as the light of the glorious Gospel shines with great intensity into their hearts to embrace the grace of God for their salvation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 

FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Galatians 4:19

 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Ephesians 3:1-21; Isaiah 19-22

 

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 1:14-23; 1 Kings 1

 

Rhapsody of Realities is a globally recognized devotional that is highly spiritual and impactful written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is the Founder of Christ Embassy International. Also Known as Love World Incorporated or Believers’ Loveworld.

A unique devotional, Rhapsody of Reality is a wonderful love letter from God to you that has a message of eternal life! It is otherwise referred to as the, “Messenger Angel,” This devotional is a daily life guide intended to help you gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word and advance spiritually.

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Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional For Tuesday 26th Sept. 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for Tuesday 26th Sept. 2023

 

Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 26 September 2023 Devotional

 

TOPIC: Modelling Your Generation By Your Life (Seeds Of Destiny 26 September 2023)

 

SCRIPTURE: For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: Acts 13:36

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When people know what to do because they see what you do, then you are a role model indeed to your generation.

 

MESSAGE:

The Will of God for His children is for them to exist as role models, pacesetters, front liners, or road pointers.

When people know what to do because they see what you do, then you are a role model indeed to your generation.

When people know the steps to take because they see the steps you are taking, when they know how to live or lead because of the way you live and lead, then you are a role model.

By the grace of God, my siblings worship in Dunamis International Gospel Centre.

One day, one of my biological sisters, who used to worship in our church before she got married came to me and requested for prayer. She said, ‘Sir, please pray for me. I want to marry.”

Then I asked her, “What kind of husband do you want?”

And she said, “Your type.”

Then I asked further, “In what regard?”

She said, “In every regard.”

And I said, “So, he will be a medical doctor then?” She said, “Yes sir.”

So, I prayed for her.

After one year, she called me and said, “Sir, the man has arrived. He is a medical doctor too. He loves God and is very passionate for God.”

The question is, “What is it that will make your own siblings follow your footsteps?”

You know the Bible says that a prophet is not without honour except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house (Mark 6:4). But when those of your home begin to honour you and value what you carry, it is because God has helped you to be a role model.

Please make up your mind to model your generation with your quality and impactful living.

 

REMEMBER THIS: When people know what to do because they see what you do, then you are a role model indeed to your generation.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Make up your mind to model your generation for God by your exemplary life.

Follow the principles and practices of the Scripture, and live out the examples of impactful people.

PRAYER: Lord, I ask that You make my life a model, a symbol and portrait that people would follow to know You. Deliver me from “impactless” existence.

 

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: GLORY THROUGH DEDICATION.

QUOTE: If a man spends all his energy working just for himself and his pocket without giving any aspect of his life, energy, or time to God’s work, when he grows old and dies to meet with God, what will he tell Him? What will he say he used his life to achieve? Culled from the book, “21 FOOLISH THINGS PEOPLE DO” by Dr Paul Enenche.

 

DAILY READING: Micah 6-Nahum 1.

 

AMAZING FACT: Every second, your body produces 25 million new cells. That means in 15 seconds, you will have produced more cells than there are people in the United States.

 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: The LORD make you a shining light in your generation in this season in Jesus’ Name.

 

The Seeds of Destiny Devotional is a highly spiritual resource and life transforming devotional that is widely read across the world. It is written by Pastors Paul and Becky Paul-Enenche, the Senior Pastors of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (Glory Dome)

 

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Open Heavens Devotional

Open Heavens devotional For Tuesday 26th Sept. 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Tuesday 26th Sept. 2023

 

Open Heaven Daily Devotional

26 September 2023 Tuesday

By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

 

TOPIC: Put God First Always

 

MEMORISE: “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:” – Proverbs 3:9 (KJV)

 

READ: 1 Kings 17:7-16 (KJV)

7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

8 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,

9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.

12 And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.

15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Zephaniah 1-3

 

MESSAGE

One of the things I have discovered about God in my little walk with Him is that He wants to be your priority at all times. He said in Matthew 6:33 that you should seek His kingdom and righteousness first. In Psalm 10:4, the Bible describes those who do not seek God and have Him in their thoughts as proud. In Deuteronomy 26:2, God said that your very first harvest should be given to Him. He wants to be your number one or nothing at all to you. In fact, one of His names is ‘Jealous’ (Exodus 34:14).

Now, when God sees that you always put Him first and you have honoured Him, then He will begin to work out a befitting reward for you. In Proverbs 3:9-10, the Bible says: “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine”. In our Bible reading for today, Elijah told the widow of Zarephath to prepare his meal first before making that of herself and her son. Some other women would have said, “Prophet, did you not hear that there is only one meal left? If I prepare that one for you, there will be nothing left to prepare for me and my son”. Instead of saying that, she honoured God in the life of the Prophet in that difficult situation and in return, she never lacked food again. While the entire nation was starving, she had food in abundance. That is what happens when you put God first.

I was in Ilesha, holding a crusade many years ago when my Professor took my PhD thesis to the external examiner. Normally they post it, but he bought a ticket and took it. If you ask all those who got their PhDs back then, they will tell you that it usually takes months for external examiners to invite PhD candidates for an oral examination. While I was busy in Ilesha doing the will of God, my Professor took my thesis to the external examiner and said, “I am not going back until you read this”. After the external examiner read it, he said “Go and give the boy his PhD”. If you do the will of God first, He will take care of all your needs. When you honour Him and put Him first in all you do, what you will get in return will be a multiplication of what you sacrificed for Him.

 

KEY POINT

Always put God first.

Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is the author of Open Heavens Daily Devotional.
One of the most widely read devotionals in the world is this one, which is published every day.
It is intended to keep you inspired, encouraged, and elevated by supplying you with God’s Word on a regular basis.

This Open Heavens Devotional offers powerful Christian resources that enable readers to achieve their destiny. You are encouraged to get closer to God and give Jesus your entire being.

 

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Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional For Monday 25th Sept. 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Monday 25th Sept. 2023

 

TOPIC: MAKING DISCIPLES

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen (Matthew 28:19-20).

 

MESSAGE

The opening text from the New International Version says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations….” The Lord Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations. A disciple is someone who follows their leader.

So, if someone refuses to “follow” you, then you’re yet to truly make that one a disciple. The Master’s vision is for them to become our disciples, accompanying us and emulating our actions in doing the things the Lord asked us to do.

In 1 Corinthians 11:1, the Apostle Paul said, “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” Notice that he didn’t say, “I’ve led you to Christ, so follow Him.” No! He explicitly stated, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” Therefore, when we lead souls to Christ, we must teach them to do what we do and help them cultivate the habit of going to church.

Let them know that church gatherings are mandatory for us as Christians (Luke 4:16). Don’t be satisfied if they only attend special church programs and neglect the actual church services. They must become disciples, and for that to happen, we must lead by example. Remember, the local church is a place of growth, teaching, training and protection. Everyone needs a family; so bring them into the church family.

 

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, I pray for many around the world whose zeal for the things of the Spirit may have dissipated, that their passion be rekindled, and they take their personal times of fellowship with the Spirit and study of the Word seriously; that there be unity, stability and growth as we, the Church, attain the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 11:22-26; Acts 6:7

 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Ephesians 2:11-22; Isaiah 15-18

 

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 1:1-13; 2 Samuel 23-24

 

Rhapsody of Realities is a globally recognized devotional that is highly spiritual and impactful written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is the Founder of Christ Embassy International. Also Known as Love World Incorporated or Believers’ Loveworld.

A unique devotional, Rhapsody of Reality is a wonderful love letter from God to you that has a message of eternal life! It is otherwise referred to as the, “Messenger Angel,” This devotional is a daily life guide intended to help you gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word and advance spiritually.

 

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Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional For Monday 25th Sept. 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for Saturday 23rd Sept. 2023

 

TOPIC: LIVING A LIFE OF IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

SCRIPTURE: For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: Acts 13:36

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If there is no one learning from you, it is possible that your life is wasting.

 

It has been confirmed that the value of your life is the impact you make in the lives of others. We are created to impact our generation. We exist to show the world through our impact, who our God is.

You see, as a child of God, someone must be drawing from your life because of your impact and influence. Someone must be benefitting from your life, physically, mentally or spiritually.

The truth is, if there is no one learning from you, it is possible that your life is wasting.

As a young lady, is there any younger lady who is saying concerning you, “I want to be like that sister? I like her fire and passion.”

I remember when I was in the University, there was a young man who repented and gave his life to Jesus Christ.

Wherever I stood to pray in the medical student’s fellowship gathering, he would stand beside me to pray.

One day, I asked him, “What are you doing?”

“I am just observing you. I want to pray like you are praying,” he answered.

Today, that young man is a pastor and he is doing very well.

I remember in those days in the university, people would just come to our room. When I asked, “What did you come for?” They would say, “I just came to catch the atmosphere.” This was because the atmosphere of the place was a prayer atmosphere; the atmosphere of God’s Presence.

In your life, there should be someone who would look at you and say, “Please, show me how to move; show me how to be a successfully married man; show me how to combine academics and spirituality, and not fail in any of them.”

Beloved, you must make up your mind to live a life of impact.

REMEMBER THIS: If there is no one learning from you, it is possible that your life is wasting.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Make up your mind to live a life of impact and influence.
  2. Give yourself to prayer consistently so you can impact your world.

 

PRAYER: Thank You Lord for Your Word to me today. I ask for the grace to impact my generation for You, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

 

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: GLORY THROUGH DEDICATION.

 

QUOTE: It is confirmed by research and in Scripture that when a man knows how to get money and opportunities, and also knows how to manage them well, through savings, investments and generational impact, resources will flow in his direction. Culled from the book, “21 FOOLISH THINGS PEOPLE DO” by Dr Paul Enenche.

 

DAILY READING: Micah 3-5.

 

AMAZING FACT: More than half of your bones are located in the hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.

 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: May God use your life to positively affect and influence your generation in Jesus’ Name.

 

The Seeds of Destiny Devotional is a highly spiritual resource and life transforming devotional that is widely read across the world. It is written by Pastors Paul and Becky Paul-Enenche, the Senior Pastors of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (Glory Dome)

 

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Open Heavens Devotional

Open Heavens Devotional for Mon. 25th Sept. 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Monday 25th Sept. 2023

 

TOPIC: CLAIM HIS PEACE

Monday, September 25, 2023

 

MEMORIZE:
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

 

Read:
Isaiah 66:12-14
12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.
13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
14 And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.

 

MESSAGE:
Since your Daddy is called the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), you must start behaving like a child of the Prince of Peace. In our Bible reading today, He promised you peace like a river. If you have been finding it difficult to sleep, remember Psalm 127:2, where He said He gives His beloved sleep.

When I became General Overseer, we had 39 parishes, but there were so many problems. I was always so worried about the work of God and though I was just 40 years old, my hair had started to turn grey. I asked God, “Lord, why?” and He said, “You are carrying a burden that is not yours. You cannot share My glory. If you cannot share My glory, you cannot share My burden; let me carry My burden”. Right there and then, I stopped worrying, and my hair gradually turned black again.

If the devil has seized your peace, you need to claim it back. James 4:7 says you should resist the devil and he will flee from you. At times you need to fight to get that peace. Initially, when you start resisting the devil, he will act as if he wants to fight, but when he realises that you are not going to back down, he will flee.

When I was very young, I was very small in stature and there was a bully in my primary school. He knew I couldn’t defeat him in a fight, so he always tormented me. He tortured me at every opportunity. One day, something moved inside of me. I just decided, “I’m going to fight this boy. I know I can’t beat him because he is too big, but we will fight until he kills me, and then the government will kill him, so that it will be a draw”. The next time he came to torment me, I said, “Don’t touch me”. Shocked, he said, “You spoke?” and hit me. I hit him too and He knocked me down. I got up and hit him again. He knocked me down several times but I kept getting up. After a while, he must have thought, “This boy wants to die”, so he ran away and I chased after him. The bully was now running from me because I refused to back down. From that day on, I had peace. Your Saviour is the Prince of Peace and He has already given you His peace (John 14:27). Claim it today and it shall be yours in Jesus’ name.

 

Key Point:
Sometimes you have to fight for your peace. Resist the devil in prayers and he will leave you alone.

 

Bible in one year:
Habakkuk 1-3

 

HYMN:
1. When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain
(may be sung after final stanza only):
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.

2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain

3. My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain

4. O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

 

Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is the author of Open Heavens Daily Devotional. One of the most widely read devotionals in the world is this one, which is published every day.
It is intended to keep you inspired, encouraged, and elevated by supplying you with God’s Word on a regular basis.

This Open Heavens Devotional offers powerful Christian resources that enable readers to achieve their destiny. You are encouraged to get closer to God and give Jesus your entire being.

 

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