October 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional For Tuesday 31st October, 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for Tuesday 31st Oct. 2023

 

Topic: The Necessity of God’s Power

SCRIPTURE: Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Anyone who carries the Presence of God carries power.

MESSAGE

We live in a terrible world where there is the abundance of wickedness. To live without the power of God in this world is to end as a victim in the hands of the wicked. In our study today, we shall look at six objectives of God’s power. Why do we need God’s power?
(1) The defeat of enemy resistance.
The Master, Jesus Christ, had remained on the same spot for a long time until the power of God came upon Him, and the enemy resistance was defeated (Acts 10:38).
(2) The release of motion.
Our anchor scripture said that He went about (Acts 10:38). Resistance defeated, then motion released.
(3)The initiation of action.
Where something is not working, they are made to work when the power of God is available.

(4) The enforcement of the goodness of God.
Acts 10:38 says that Jesus went about doing good. When the power of God is in manifestation, the goodness of God is enforced.
(5) The activation of potentials.
The assignment of the power of God is the activation of potential. Jesus carried the healing power that was not obvious until power was released (Acts 10:38).
(6) The arrest of enemy wickedness.
Jesus was healing all that were oppressed of the devil (Acts 10:38).

Now, what is the major secret of power?
a. The Presence of God.
Anyone who carries the Presence of God carries power. Jesus did all He did because God was with Him (Acts 10:38).
b. The passion to do the Will of God
Beloved, if you carry His presence and you are passionate about His Will, then you are set to see His Power.

REMEMBER THIS: Anyone who carries the Presence of God carries power.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Maintain an unbroken fellowship with God.
Avoid a lifestyle of sin.
Make demands on God’s power today.
PRAYER: Lord, I receive more of Your power in my life. Let Your power break every enemy resistance. Activate my motion in life; unleash the potentials in me, and arrest every trace of the wickedness of hell around my life, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER.
DAILY BIBLE READING: John 7-9.

QUOTE: When His Presence becomes your residence, then your strength becomes unbeatable. Culled from “GO IN THIS THY MIGHT” by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: Israel is the only country in the world that has the same name, is located in the same land and speaks the same language as it did 3,000 years ago. Most of the Jews were forced by the Romans into the Diaspora (exile) after the destruction of King Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. But the Jewish people did not all leave.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: Receive a fresh baptism of the power of God now, in Jesus’ Name.

 

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Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional For Tuesday 31st October, 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Tuesday 31st Oct. 2023

 

TOPIC: LEARN TO RESPOND TO HIS PROMPTINGS

And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth (1 Samuel 3:10).

 

MESSAGE

Samuel, as a young man, was taught by Eli, the priest how to respond to God’s voice. God called Samuel by name three different times and on each of those occasions, Samuel thought it was Eli that was calling him and ran to Eli.

From the first time the boy heard his name and ran to Eli, God could have stopped him and said, “Samuel, don’t go to Eli, I’m the one calling you.” He didn’t do that because that’s not how He operates. Rather, He let him go and left the responsibility of the training to Eli.

In my early days in the ministry, while still learning these things, I remember saying to the Lord, “But everybody ought to know your voice.” His answer was, “No. It’s my sheep that know my voice. The lambs follow the bidding of the sheep, because they don’t know the voice of the shepherd.” How instructive!

Remember, the Lord Jesus said to Peter, “Feed my lambs.” He also said, “Feed my sheep.” That’s because the lambs are different from the sheep; they’re “babies” and that’s why they have to be taught.

When you study His Word, He talks to you, but you have to respond to Him. For example, when you read the Scriptures; don’t just read or quote them; respond! Take Galatians 5:24 as an example; it says, “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” Don’t merely read and quote it; respond by saying: “I am Christ’s, I belong to God; therefore, I’ve crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts; I’ve overcome the world!” Always respond to God and to His Word; your response is where your blessing is.

PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I hear and discern your voice. I’m sensitive and attentive to your guidance, promptings and counsels. I respond in faith, and my thoughts, words, and actions are aligned with your will always. I walk in victory continually, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
John 10:27; Isaiah 30:21; James 1:22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philemon 1:1-25; Jeremiah 33

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:44-59; 2 Kings 24-25

 

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Open Heavens Devotional

Open Heavens Devotional For Tuesday 31st October, 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Tuesday 31st October. 2023

 

Topic: Jesus Is Lord: No Controversy 2

MEMORISE: “He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.” – John 9:25 (KJV)

READ: John 9:1-11 (KJV)
1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 23-24

MESSAGE

Yesterday we discussed how the resurrection of Jesus Christ confirmed His Lordship. This, in essence, establishes that only the One with the power over death can be Lord indeed. Today we shall look at another aspect of Jesus Christ’s Lordship – His dominion over all calamities and sicknesses, as seen in Isaiah 61:1. Luke 4:18 also corroborates this:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he bath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.
When Jesus was confronted face to face with the madman of Gadara, for example, He demonstrated this virtue as the Great Deliverer and Miracle Worker when He cast out the demons that had held the madman captive for years (Luke 8:26-39). Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor for all-around salvation, and rebuked with authority all who tried to oppose Him. For example, He preached: “Woe unto you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves” (Matthew 23:15). To this and many of His teachings, it was said: “And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” (Matthew 7:28-29).
Our Lord Jesus Christ was asked to prove His Lordship in John 10:24-25. All He did was to simply refer His ‘interviewers’ to the work that His Father had been doing through Him. He said: “…the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.” (John 10:25).
As children of God, we must be able to represent Jesus Christ adequately. All you need is to give your life to Jesus and live by His commandments.
I prophesy to you today: you will graduate from being a miracle consumer to a miracle worker, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT
Father, please empower me to represent You to the whole world.

 

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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Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny Devotional For Monday 30th October, 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for Monday 30th Oct. 2023

 

Topic: Discipline – A Pathway To Destiny Fulfilment

SCRIPTURE: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 9:27

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Discipline is the capacity to withstand present pain in order to access future gain.

MESSAGE

Sometime ago, I came across the fact that after every meal, I needed to brush my teeth to get rid of debris and avoid bacteria degeneration and decomposition.
From the day I started it, my commitment to it has been as rigid as the sun to such a point that brushing facility had to be in the office and in every single place, including inside hand luggage so that if I have eaten anywhere, I would be able to handle it there.
My wife has been watching to see whether I could sustain it. Immediately I finish eating, I would go and brush. As tiny as this is, I have been so disciplined keeping the schedule; how much more spiritual things; how much more destiny matters?
I heard God’s servant, Bishop David Oyedepo define discipline as doing what is required to get what is desired. Discipline is the capacity to say “no” to wrong and “yes” to right without apology.
For instance, it is wrong for someone to sleep for twelve hours in one night. Is he practicing to die? You know, death is permanent sleep; so, oversleep is almost like rehearsal for death. Discipline is differentiating between the legitimate and the profitable because not every legitimate thing is profitable.
No one would send you to prison for eating too much, but eating too much can send you to an early grave. You are fasting and you saw some sumptuous meal and decided to break your fast. That is where discipline is lacking. Discipline is the capacity to withstand present pain in order to access future gain.
And I prophesy upon you today, the grace to do what is required permanently and consistently is released upon you now in Jesus Name.

REMEMBER THIS: Discipline is the capacity to withstand present pain in order to access future gain.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Discipline yourself to get what you desire.
Refuse to follow the crowd in the wrong direction.
Examine yourself; which spiritual exercise have you not been doing for a while now? Restart it!
PRAYER: Lord, I receive the grace to be disciplined in every aspect of my life. I shall fulfil my destiny Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: FULFILLING DESTINY.

DAILY BIBLE READING: John 4-6.

QUOTE: Your aim in life determines your end in life. Culled from the book, “30 SECRETS TO THE TOP” by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: Listening to certain kinds of music can improve memory and concentration.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: The grace for discipline is released on you, 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 Monday 30th October, 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Monday 30th October. 2023

 

Topic: Jesus Is Lord: No Controversy

MEMORISE: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” – Matthew 28:6 (KJV)

READ: Matthew 28:1-6 (KJV)
1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 21-22

MESSAGE

The Lordship of Jesus Christ was confirmed and established the day He resurrected from death because no one has ever done that by himself. The Bible says: “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). This was repeated with greater emphasis according to the account of Luke on the Mount of Transfiguration where God, the Father, spoke to the inner caucus who were to spread the news later. The account says:
While he hath spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. – Luke 9:34-35
Even after all these, the world still had not accepted Him as the Lord.
However, from John 8:46 when He boldly questioned, “Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?” up to His death in Matthew 27:54 when the soldiers said to themselves, “…Truly this was the Son of God”, the Lordship of Christ was being confirmed and established. In our text for today, we read the account of the resurrection of our Lord:
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. – Matthew 28:5-6
Apostle Paul wrote: “But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” (1 Corinthians 15:13-14). May the Lord bless you as you exercise your faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
The Bible says that anyone who believes in Jesus will not be condemned however, those who do not believe in Him are condemned already because they did not believe in the name of the only begotten son of God – Jesus Christ (John 3:18).
Which group would you like to belong to?

PRAYER POINT

Father, I believe Jesus is Lord. Please, let His Lordship be made evident in my life.

HYMN 18 – Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, The King Of Creation

1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation;
Join the great throng,
Psaltery, organ, and song,
Sounding in glad adoration.

2 Praise to the Lord, over all things he gloriously reigneth:
Borne as on eagle-wings, safely his saints he sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen,
How all thou needest hath been,
Granted in what he ordaineth?

3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee;
Surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee;
Ponder anew,
What the Almighty can do,
Who with his love doth befriend thee.

4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath breath join with Abraham’s seed to adore Him!
Let the Amen
Sum all our praises again,
Now as we worship before Him.

 

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 30th October, 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Monday 30th Oct. 2023

 

TOPIC: THE ESSENCE OF CHRIST IN YOU

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-3)

 

MESSAGE

Our opening scripture helps to paint a picture of the life we have now in Christ. It’s the resurrection life. Remember, when He died on the cross, we died with Him. We were buried with Him, and when God raised Him up, we were raised together with Him.
The human life you had when you were born of your parents is dead; you have a new life now—CHRIST! Christ is your life. Hallelujah! The Bible says, “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory” (Colossians 3:4). This is mind-blowing. This means you’re not an ordinary person. How could you be sick when Christ is your life? How could anything be wrong with your liver, heart, or kidney when Christ lives in you? How could you fail, be defeated, or act foolishly when you’re powered from within by Christ and guided by His wisdom?
Every so often, boldly declare: “Christ is my life!” Christ in you is a mystery to the world, but it is the essence and glory of the Christian life. The mystery was hidden from ages and generations, but now, it’s been revealed: “Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:26-27).

The essence of Christ in you is Christ is your life. You’re not subject to the rudiments and limitations of this world; you have the Christ-life, the divine nature. Blessed be God!

PRAYER / CONFESSION
I’m not subject to the rudiments and limitations of this world because I live in Christ and Christ is my life. He’s in every fibre of my being, in every bone of my body, and in every cell of my blood. I reign and rule over circumstances in His Name, shielded from all evil and harm because I’m seated together with Christ in the heavenly realms. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
Galatians 2:20; 1 John 4:4; 1 John 5:11-12

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Titus 3:1-15; Jeremiah 31-32

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:33-43; 2 Kings 23

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 Saturday 28th October, 2023

Dunamis Seeds of Destiny for saturday 28th Oct. 2023

 

Topic: It Will Last

SCRIPTURE: I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. Ecclesiastes 3:14

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Do not be afraid for your future; if it is God who did something for you, it will last.

MESSAGE

Our anchor scripture makes it clear that the power of God is durable in effect (Ecclesiastes 3:14). This implies that the power of God produces lasting results in the lives of people and on nations. John 8:36 corroborates that when it says, If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. That is, you are irreversibly free; it is an irreversible reaction.

I came to the Lord first in 1979 but rededicated my life to God on the 12th of May 1986. Now, some of my old friends with whom we did one or two things together said to me, “We give you six weeks, you will join us again.”
At that time, I was in a higher institution, and we were about to write a major examination. So, some of them said maybe it was the fear of the examination that made me give my life to Christ. Others said that maybe I saw a girl in the fellowship, and that I was trying to impress her by giving my life to Christ. They said I would join them again after about six weeks. The six weeks have become more than 37 years now. The six weeks is yet to come and can never come because what God does is permanent and durable.

When people see how God moves in our lives, things happening effortlessly, God erecting the Glory Dome in the Lord’s Garden for Himself and people trooping to church en masse, they say, “Such things do not last; let us give them time.” The truth is, God did it by His power, so it has lasted, and it will continue to last.

Beloved, do not be afraid for your future; if it is God who did something for you, it will last. Do not be afraid for your healing or deliverance. If God healed or delivered you, it will last; no devil will bring the affliction or sickness back. Do not be afraid for your marriage, if God ordained it, it will last.
REMEMBER THIS: Do not be afraid for your future; if it is God who did something for you, it will last.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Do not entertain fear concerning what God did despite the threat of the devil.
Declare the Word of God and plead the Blood of Jesus over your life, family, properties and future.
Continuously maintain the atmosphere of God’s Presence.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE POWER OF GOD.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You because I know that what You have done in my life shall be forever. satan, the Blood of Jesus is against You! Your agenda against my life has failed in Jesus’ Name.

DAILY BIBLE READING: Luke 22-24.

QUOTE: Occupants of the secret place of the Most High exist in a realm that is beyond the reach of harm. Culled from the book “PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER” by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: Ants don’t have ears. They use the vibrations in the ground to hear by picking them up in the subgenual organ which is located below their knee.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: You shall experience the durability of the acts of God in your life, 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 Saturday 28th October, 2023

Open Heavens Devotional for Saturday 28th October. 2023

TOPIC : FASTING TAKES YOU HIGHER

MEMORISE: Matthew 17:21
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

READ: Acts 13:1-12
Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.

4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.
6 Now when they had gone through [a]the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) [b]withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time.”
And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

 

MESSAGE

When you start fasting, you will notice changes which show that your flesh no longer controls you. First, fasting will bridle your tongue. During a fast, it becomes clear to you that many a time, you don’t gain anything by talking. James 1:26 says if you say you are religious and you cannot control your mouth, you are deceiving yourself.
Thus, as you fast and talk less, you also sin less. Fasting also helps you to control your temper, particularly prolonged fasting, because you would have no energy to fight anyone. When you get angry easily, it is because you have a lot of energy; let me see how you will get angry when you have been fasting for twenty-one days and nights! If anybody offends you, you would simply say, “God bless you, just leave me alone”. Ecclesiastes 7:9 says clearly that you should control your anger because anger rests in the bosom of fools.

You should ask yourself how come your body hates fasting. Galatians 5:17 says the flesh lusts against the Spirit. In other words, your flesh wants to fight the Spirit. If we do not say there is fasting tomorrow, you can wake up and not eat until 2 p.m., but once we announce that there will be fasting, some people would eat until midnight and still wake up hungry. This is because the devil does not want you to fast; this should tell you that fasting is good for you.
When you learn to fast, you will be amazed that there are certain agents of darkness in your life that you have been coping with, but they move easily when you fast. Matthew 17:14-21 tells us that there was a demon the disciples tried their best to cast out but could not, without fasting and prayer. There are certain mountains that won’t move unless you back your prayers with fasting.

In Exodus 17:8-13, when there was a war to be fought between Israel and the Amalekites, Moses went to the mountain top and lifted his hands, while Joshua was below the mountain, fighting. Whenever Moses’ hands were up, the children of Israel would be winning the battle, but when his hands came down, they would start losing.
The spiritual controls the physical. The solution to that lingering problem could just be some days of fasting in addition to your prayers.

Bible in one year: Luke 16-18

Hymn 20 Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus

 

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 Saturday 28th October, 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Saturday 28th Oct. 2023

 

TOPIC: AFFIRM THE “DECREE”

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD (Psalm 149:8-9).

 

MESSAGE

We’ve been authorized to take action against the chief spiritual personalities in the kingdom of darkness. Jesus said, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils…” (Mark 16:17), and He also asserted in Matthew 18:18, “…Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Then He tells us in our theme verse to “…bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.” In the physical world, when the court has decided the case against a criminal, all that the judge does is read out his written judgment and go his way. But then the police take a copy of that judgment and go into action to execute it; they arrest the fellow and put him behind bars.

Now, in the realm of the spirit, we, the saints of God, are the ones called and authorized to execute the judgment that’s been written against principalities and powers, the “kings and nobles of evil.” The Bible says, “…this honour have all his saints…” (Psalm 149:9). It doesn’t say, “some of His saints” or “the apostles and evangelists only” but “ALL His saints.” Hallelujah!

How do you execute the judgment that’s been written against these rebel holders-of-authority? The Psalmist tells us how; he says, “I will declare the decree…” (Psalm 2:7). You’ve got to declare the decree! But you need to know what decrees have been issued against these evil spiritual forces that are trying to run rampage in our world today.

One of the decrees says, “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” (Philippians 2:10-11). This is a decree of Almighty God! Now, you’re the one to enforce this decree in the earth.

You’re the one to rule with the Name of Jesus in your world: in your home, your family, your school, your community, your streets, and your country. Give no place to the devil! Rule your world with the Name of Jesus. Glory to God!

PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for the power vested in the Name of Jesus and for giving me the power of attorney to use that Name. Now I speak to the demons of evil and darkness that cause chaos and violence in my city and nation, I break your power over the people; I command you to cease from your operations and manoeuvres over them in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.

 

FURTHER STUDY
Job 22:28; Luke 10:17-19

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Timothy 4:1-22; Jeremiah 26-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:12-21; 2 Kings 19-20

 

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Rhapsody of Realities Devotional For Friday 27th October, 2023

Rhapsody of Realities Devotional for Friday 27th Oct. 2023

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S TIMING

Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready (John 7:6).

 

MESSAGE

In the verse above, the Lord Jesus emphasized time consciousness and the significance of divine and prophetic timing. When you look at the prophetic revelation of the things that happened with Jesus, from His birth to His ascension, everything unfolded precisely as the prophets had foretold.

We live in a time-conscious Kingdom even though we belong in a timeless Kingdom. Jesus said, “I’m from above” (John 8:23). He was from eternity, but in dealing with things of this world, He was time conscious. We have to know the time in which we’re living, where we are in God’s calendar, what we should do, and what we should expect.

The question then is, how do you know God’s timing for your life or for the nations? How do you know things that should happen or what we should expect? The answers are in the Scriptures—God’s Word! That’s the absolute source of Truth.

Through the diligent study of the Word, you can align yourself with God’s timing and live a purposeful, meaningful and fulfilling life. For example, did you know that this is God’s set time to favour you, and also the nations? The Scriptures let us know we’re in His set time of favour.

Psalms 102:13 says, “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” Then in 2 Corinthians 6:2 NKJV, Paul reiterates God’s prophetic word to Israel, which is applicable to the nations today: “For He says: In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

This is the day of God’s favour, and we have to recognize it and act. It’s a day of opportunity, the day of salvation. The Apostle Paul called it the acceptable time. In other words, this is the day in which God accepts men, receives men, and helps men.

The nations are also right now in the day of God’s mercy and favour, meaning that we can take advantage of this opportunity and pray for all men and leaders of nations, because if we would pray, God will answer. Hallelujah!

PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom and guidance I receive from your Word. I have an understanding of the times; I have clarity and understanding of your purpose and timing and I’m walking in sync with the Spirit to fulfil my destiny in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 

FURTHER STUDY
Ecclesiastes 3:1; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 5:15-17

 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Timothy 3:1-17; Jeremiah 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:1-11; 2 Kings 17-18

 

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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