Topic: God’s Food For The Spirit Of Man [Seeds of Destiny 15 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Scripture: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4.

Thought For The Day: The spirit of man thrives on the revelation of God’s Word.

The Scripture makes it abundantly clear that the Word of God has a multi-dimensional ministry. Previously, we saw that the Word of God renews and renovates mentality; we also saw that the Word of God is the fuel and builder of faith.
Now, it is important to know another ministry of the Word of God. The Word is God’s spiritual food for man; God’s Word feeds man’s spirit.

Our anchor Scripture makes it clear that man shall live by the Word that comes from the mouth of God. As good as bread or physical food is, bread alone cannot satisfy or handle all the needs of man. That is why a person may have a plump physique when he eats physical food very well but may be challenged spiritually due to negligence of God’s Word which is the food of the spirit. Many people wear nice clothes and look robust outwardly but their spirit man is sick. So, physical nutrition attends to the body; information attends to the mind but it is the revelation of God’s Word that attends to the spirit of man.

The spirit of man thrives on the revelation of God’s Word. Having a steady diet of the Word of God is key to building a healthy spirit.

My counsel is, eat normal food properly and at the right time in order to build your immune system and protect your body against disease. Also, feed on God’s Word in order to have a solid spirit that can fight any demonic attack and spiritual infection.

Remember this: The spirit of man thrives on the revelation of God’s Word.

Assignments:
1. Make up your mind to feed on adequate physical and balanced diet; avoid being malnourished.
2. Decide to also feed on God’s Word for the constant nourishment of your spirit.

Prayer: O Lord, I receive the grace to feed on Your Word constantly in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD.

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Daily Reading: Isaiah 19:1 to 21:17,Galatians 2:1 to 16,Psalm 59:1 to 17,Proverbs 23:13 to 14.

Quote: Anyone who does not take the Bible seriously can never operate with faith. Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr Paul Enenche.

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Also Read: Seeds of Destiny by Pastor Paul Enenche

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

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RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 16 September 2018 Lesson Three – Ingratitude

TOPIC: Ingratitude (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 16 September 2018)

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to show gratitude to you for your mere to me in Jesus name. (Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 16 SEPTEMBER 2018 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” – Luke 17:17

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19 (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 16 September 2018)

11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

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LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Ingratitude negates the will of God (1 Thess. 5:18). It is a sign of backsliding. Though people are ungrateful for various reasons, we must not be ingrates because of its attendant dangers (Romans 1:21-22).

TEXT REVIEW: Luke 17:11-19 – “THE PRIEST AND LEPROSY”
Leviticus 13:1-59 clearly spells out details of how to declare a person as leprous. It explains the stages of leprosy while the immediate treatment is to quarantine the fellow for the number of days ranging from 7 days and 14 days and so on. The leper so identified would have to cry “Unclean! Unclean!!” all the days of his leprosy. Leviticus 14:1-57 details out the procedures and sacrifices before the priest could declare the “unclean” person as “clean”. One of the procedures is to offer a male lamb, oil, etc, as sin/trespass offering by the Priest. Leviticus 14:12-13. The priest would atone for the sin of the leper. Other requirements and long procedures are stated. Jesus carried out the 57 verse procedures in one statement “Go, show yourselves unto the Priests”, Luke 17:14, and as they went, they were cleansed. The fearful misdeed of these lepers was that they did not appreciate what was given to them FREELY by a special priest who did not charge them a dime. The same way Jesus saved thousands from sin which would have quarantined them forever, yet, they did not see good reason to return and worship him. Luke 17:16-18. Sin is more grievous than leprosy but our High Priest’s blood has atoned for it and we are “cleaned”. Hebrew 9:11-12. Therefore, we need to be grateful to our High Priest for cleansing our spiritual leprosy. Hebrew 13:12-13.

TEACHING METHOD: Teacher to use question and answers teaching method. VI. TIME MANAGEMENT: Apply two (2) lesson outlines teaching time and avoid distraction.

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: REASONS FOR INGRATITUDE

(I) Teacher should explain ingratitude as lack or absence of giving thanks. It is un thankfulness or thanklessness. 2 Timothy 3:2.
(ii) Teacher should ask students to identify reasons why some people are unthankful to their benefactors.
(iii)Teacher should give reasons while people show unthankful attitude to God as follows:

(a) Sin occasioned by spiritual blindness. Isaiah 29:16; Romans 1:21-22, 28.
(b) Failure to take account of what God has done. Psalms 103:1-3.
(c) Ignorance, foolishness and slowness of heart. Luke 17:17; 24:25; Deuteronomy 32:6.
(d) Spiritual immaturity and insensitivity. Luke 24:13-16; Psalms 106:7.
(e) Keeping of bad company./ Corinthians 15:33.
(f) Pride, as in the case of Nebuchadnezzar. Dan. 4:22-25, 30-31

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How can Christians constantly show gratitude to God?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: DANGERS OF INGRATITUDE
(i) Teacher should find out how the students feel when their good deeds were not recognized.
(ii) Teacher should identify and explain the dangers of being ungrateful to God as follows:

(a) The ungrateful person can lose his/her blessing, salvation/heaven. 2 Sam. 6:20-23; Luke 12:16-21.
(b) The ungrateful fellow can attract divine curses. Proverbs 3:33.
(c) He/she stands the risk of blocking personal blessing
(d) The ungrateful cannot access the presence of God. Psalms 100:3.
(e) The knowledge of the unthankful can become reprobate and their hearts become foolish and darkened. Romans 1:21, 28.
(f) They can attract God’s wrath including death. Numbers 14:2-12.
(g) Ingratitude to God could be regarded as an act of wickedness which attracts severe punishment. Psalms 9:17.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can we remember God’s goodness always?

SUMMARY: Be grateful to God at all times.

CONCLUSION: Repent and return to God with a heart of thanksgiving. Make thanksgiving a lifestyle.

EVALUATION: What are the dangers of ingratitude?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let me remember to thank you at all times.

ASSIGNMENT: Find out five (5) persons in the Bible who demonstrated ingratitude. State what they did.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 16 SEPTEMBER 2018 HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

The Danger of Compromise By David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Danger of Compromise

Compromise is to be conformed to the world which the scripture condemns. Today, compromise means nothing to people.

2 Cor. 6:17-18 -Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

When you reduce God’s word to the standard of the world, you will get the same result they get; whether in business, career and family. Compromise is a deadly sin. Let the word of God be your standard of living. There is no civilization in the world that can make the Bible to be outdated; it is the same old-rugged truth that can never change. If it worked for Abraham, it will still work for you. It is the most powerful book on earth.

When you compromise; thinking you are looking for a short-cut, you will end up losing everything around you. Many have lost their destinies because they compromised. Most marriages today are in crises because the believers compromised and are paying the price

Prov.14:12 -There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Compromise is agreeing to secure momentary gain and later face shame and reproach. In 1Kings 3, Solomon loved the Lord but a time came in his life that he began to compromise his faith. The same man that built temple for God began to build shrines for idols. His father David never worshipped any idol but Solomon compromised.

1Kings 11:5-6 – For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and went not fully after the Lord, as did David his father.

The same man that loved God fell from being great king; full of good reputation to being a rejected, frustrated and confused man of no honour because he compromised. Watch what you are doing. Every time you compromise, you are simply heading for a crash but God forbid.

Many Christians compromise because of the love of money. God is not against you having money; He is against money controlling you. When a man loves money, he can do anything to get it. Love of money is the root of all evil.

1 Tim. 6:10 – For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Another reason Christians compromise is due to covetousness. Many are not content with the blessings of God upon their lives per time. When you always look at what you don’t have and constantly wish you have it though you know you don’t have money to acquire that thing; be careful because the spirit of covetousness is nearby and it can lead you to compromise.

Luke 12:15 -And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Most times external pressure and influence can cause you to compromise too. Please don’t allow external pressure to make you do what you don’t want to do.

1Sam.15:24 -And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

Saul offended God because people pushed him to do what God instructed him not to do. Therefore, don’t allow people to push you to compromise the standards of God.

Every habit is started in one day; so the day you decide not to compromise anymore, you can also stop it. So take a decision to stop that which you have been compromising for long. As you make this decision today, may God release HIS grace in that direction to help you stop that habit and overcome every work of the flesh in Jesus name –Amen!

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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Topic: Good for You? [Our Daily Bread 15 September 2018 Devotional]

Read: Psalm 119:65–72, Bible in a Year: Proverbs 22–24; 2 Corinthians 8

You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:68

Because I like dark chocolate, I once Googled “Is dark chocolate good for you?” I got a variety of results—some good, some bad. You can do the same for almost any food product. Is milk good for you? Is coffee good for you? Is rice good for you? There is a dizzying array of answers to these questions, so you have to be aware that the search itself may not be good for you. It may give you a headache!

But if you’re looking for something that’s one-hundred percent good for you all the time, can I recommend the Word of God? Listen to what it can do for the follower of Jesus who is seeking to build a relationship with God.

It can keep you pure (Psalm 119:9, 11).

It blesses you (Luke 11:28).

It makes you wise (Matthew 7:24).

It gives light and understanding (Psalm 119:130).

It helps you grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:2).

Our God is good: “The Lord is good to all,” says Psalm 145:9. And in His goodness, He’s provided those who love Him with a guide that helps us see how to enhance our relationship with Him. As we try to decide how to live in a world full of choices, praise God that He’s told us in Scripture what’s good for us. Let’s say with the psalm-writer: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth” (Psalm 119:103).

Prayer: God, thank You for leaving us Your inspired Word. Help us to read it carefully, interpret it correctly, and apply it enthusiastically in our lives.

God’s Word is the only sure foundation for life.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Our Daily Bread Devotionals HERE”

This message was written By Dave Branon [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: How’s Your Spiritual Maintenance? [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland 15 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

The cares and anxieties of the world and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches, and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it becomes fruitless. – Mark 4:19, The Amplified Bible

Did you know that the seemingly innocent things in your everyday life can suffocate your spiritual life if you allow it?

A friend of mine said the Lord told her in prayer one day that this nation had become a nation of maintenance men. You have so many things to maintain, He told her. You maintain your house. You maintain your car, your yard, your machines, your hair….

It’s true. You can become a maintainer of so many natural things that you don’t have any time left to maintain your own spirit!

When you find yourself in that situation, it’s time to simplify your life. I’ve had to learn that myself. Now when I’m considering something I think I need, I don’t just count the cost in dollars and cents. I think about how much time it will take to maintain it. I check to see if I can spiritually afford it.

Second Timothy 2:4 tells us not to get entangled in the affairs of this life. One thing I’ve learned over the last 45 years: Nothing is as important as spending time in prayer and in the Word with the Father. Absolutely nothing in my life is as vital as that.

Scripture Reading: Mark 4:18-24

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Kenneth and Gloria Copeland’s Daily Devotional Here’’

This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

Topic: Be Led By God’s Spirit [TREM 15 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God”. Romans 8:14 (KJV)

I see a lot of deception going on today in the name of church and ministry. Countless number of self-acclaimed prophets are all over town. They tell people what they want to hear and extort money from them. Honestly, I feel for those who are being deceived. They allow themselves to be prey in the hands of these people whose god is their bellies, whose glory is their shame, whose end is destruction and who are enemies of the cross. Be careful!

Now someone might be asking, Brother Mike, are there no true prophets? Of course, there are. The Bible talks about Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers given to the Church for the maturing of the saints and for the work of the ministry. But prophets don’t give direction. The Bible says, “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Prophets are first teachers. When you operate in the office of a prophet, you must know how to rightfully divide the word of God. Someone who cannot even teach the Word and is prophesying can only be a false prophet.

Don’t harm yourself beloved, stay on your foundation. The Bible says, “I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation.” He says when you believe, you will not be threatened. Enough of seeking the wisdom of men for your life, when God has already given you His Spirit. The Holy Spirit is your Guide, Teacher, Helper, Director, Comforter, Counsellor, and Friend. He knows the mind of God concerning you, reason why you must cultivate the habit of communing with Him, inquiring from and being led by Him. Away with all the vain pursuits that have befallen today’s church. Stay with the Holy Spirit.

Further reading: Romans 8:1-16; 1 Cor. 2:9-16

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Proverbs 22-24; Evening- 2 Corinthians 8

“If you missed yesterday devotional click HERE to read TREM Daily Devotional by Dr. Mike Okonkwo’’

Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

Topic: Faithfulness in Tithing [DCLM Daily Manna 15 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Text: Numbers 18:20-32 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe” (Numbers 18:26).

MESSAGE:

From God’s instruction to Moses, the Levites were not to have any inheritance of their own among the children of Israel. The Lord was their portion and inheritance forever because of their office. Therefore, the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offered unto the Lord, were given to the Levites to inherit. It is noteworthy that God commanded them to give tithe out of the tithes which the other Israelites gave unto the Lord. No one was exempted from giving to God a portion of what was received from Him.

Tithe, as it is known, is one tenth of a person’s income. God expects believers, like the children of Israel, to supply the material needs of His house and of those who have devoted their lives to meeting the spiritual needs of His people. One of the ways to ensure this is through regular offering and tithes (Malachi 3:10). The Levites of today are not exempted from giving to God. Like the Levites of old, they are to give tithes of their God-given portions. Believers must attach importance to tithes because faithfulness in giving of tithes attracts blessings: “…prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing…” (Malachi 3:10).

Additionally, our giving to God in the New Testament must not be limited to a mere one-tenth of our incomes, neither must it rest on pecuniary matters alone. God gave His Best. Therefore, we must, in return, give our all: time, talents and treasure.

Thought For The Day: Withholding from God His due portion is limiting God’s goodness in one’s life.

Bible Reading In One Year: Daniel 4-6

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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Topic: Faith Is A Muscle [Andrew Wommack 15 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Matthew 21:26 “But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.“

Text: Matthew 21:23-27

Proverbs 29:25 says, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” These men were seeking to snare Jesus in His words, but they couldn’t because He was safely trusting in the Lord. It was easy for Jesus to “turn the tables on them” and catch them because they feared man (Jn. 5:44).

Jesus had already shown that all of their works were done so that they could be seen of men (Mt. 6:5). They were not really seeking to please God, but were doing all their religious works for the praise of men. It is totally vain for a man who is bound by the fear of man to try to intimidate a man whose trust is totally in the Lord.

When David fought Goliath (1 Sam. 17), everyone mocked him because of his belief that he could win. Goliath was a giant and he was only a small boy. But David said something very important in his defense. In 1 Samuel 17:34-37, David revealed that this was not the first time he had depended on God for a victory against something bigger than himself. He had already killed a lion and a bear with his bare hands. He KNEW he could defeat Goliath with God’s help. Faith must be developed much like a muscle. Those who wait until the day of the contest to start training are going to lose. That’s not the way it works in the natural or the spiritual.

What is life all about? What is the purpose of one’s existence? What is to be gained in life? What do people live for? When we say “so and so” is my life, we mean that all of our attention, our focus, and our purpose for living, is directed towards and revolves around that person. In a similar way, we need to be totally consumed with Christ and His life. True life is only to be found in Christ. It is not to be found in prestige, fortune, fame, or things, but only in the one who is life – Jesus Christ.

Also Read: Andrew Wommack Daily Devotional

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

Topic: Is It Well With Your Soul? [Billy Graham Daily Devotional 15 September 2018]

And how does a man benefit if he gains the whole world and loses his soul in the process? For is anything worth more than his soul? — Mark 8:36,37 (TLB)

In the world in which we live, we give most attention to satisfying the appetites of the body and practically none to the soul. Consequently, we are one-sided. We become fat physically and materially, while spiritually we are lean, weak and anemic. The soul actually demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship and communion with God. It demands worship, quietness, and meditation. Unless the soul is fed and exercised daily, it becomes weak and shriveled. It remains discontented, confused, restless. Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the cryings and longings of the soul. Some turn to a new sex experience. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways. But nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul was made for God, and without God it is restless and in secret torment.

Prayer for the day: Dear Lord, I thank You that when my soul cried out for forgiveness and love, You were there. Today help me to live as Your child should.

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.