Topic: Every Impossibility Will Become Possible For You [TREM Devotional 28 December 2018]

“Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” 2 Kgs 7:1

In 2 Kgs. 6 we read the story of how bad the famine in Samaria was to the point where women were eating their own children for survival. This was indeed a hopeless position for any nation to be in. Things had gotten so bad that there seemed to be no hope, yet right during this crisis, the servant of God declared abundance and so it was. The prophecy was also so unbelievable that the Minister of Finance or you can call him the second in command, but the Bible simply describes him as the man on whose hand the king leaned, looked around, thought through all known principles of economics, which he was probably very good at, and declared that it was impossible.

The servant of God made a pronouncement that he would see it but not partake of it and it came to pass, just as the man of God had spoken. For there was indeed an overnight miracle that brought forth abundance, and when the man went to take charge (of the miracle he did not believe, nor contribute in bringing to pass), he was trampled underfoot according to Word of God.

I come to challenge you no matter how hopeless the situation is, don’t give up on the Word of God. What has God spoken to you? Hold on to it; believe it with all your heart and it will come to pass. God is never too late. When you even think He is doing nothing, hang in there, He may be silent, but believe me, He is working out something for your good. The Bible rightly says in Ps. 30:5 that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I prophesy over your life that your joy has come. It is the dawn of a new day and you cannot be denied. Rejoice, 2019 is the year you have been waiting for.

Further Reading: 2 Kgs. 7: 1 – 20; Ps. 30: 1 – 12

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Zechariah 5-8; Evening- Revelation 19

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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: Good Riddance Day [Our Daily Bread 28 December 2018 Devotional]

Read: Psalm 103:1–12, Bible in a Year: Zechariah 5–8; Revelation 19

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12

Since 2006 a group of people have celebrated an unusual event around the New Year. It’s called Good Riddance Day. Based on a Latin American tradition, individuals write down unpleasant, embarrassing memories and bad issues from the past year and throw them into an industrial-strength shredder. Or some take a sledgehammer to their good riddance item.

The writer of Psalm 103 goes beyond suggesting that people say good riddance to unpleasant memories. He reminded us that God bids good riddance to our sins. In his attempt to express God’s vast love for His people, the psalmist used word pictures. He compared the vastness of God’s love to the distance between the heavens and the earth (v. 11). Then the psalmist talked about His forgiveness in spatial terms. As far as the place where the sun rises is from the place where the sun sets, so the Lord has removed His people’s sins from them (v. 12). The psalmist wanted God’s people to know that His love and forgiveness were infinite and complete. God freed His people from the power of their transgressions by fully pardoning them.

Good news! We don’t have to wait until the New Year to experience Good Riddance Day. Through our faith in Jesus, when we confess and turn from our sins, He bids good riddance to them and casts them into the depths of the sea. Today can be a Good Riddance Day!

Thank You, Father, for freedom from sin.

What sins do you need to say goodbye to? How does it make you feel knowing that God infinitely and completely forgets your sins?

INSIGHT
Recognizing our propensity to be forgetful and unfaithful (Deuteronomy 6:10–12; Hosea 13:6), David wrote Psalm 103 as a thanksgiving song, calling us to praise God for who He is and what He has done. He reminds us not to forgot “all his benefits” (vv. 1–2). The psalmist describes the character of our redeeming Father. He is compassionate, slow to anger, loving, forgiving, and gracious (vv. 3–13). He “does not punish us for all our sins . . . [or] deal harshly with us, as we deserve” (v. 10 nlt). God has forgiven our sins completely (vv. 11–12). David recounts God’s character in the aftermath of Israel’s idolatrous sin (vv. 7–8; Exodus 32): Our God is “the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin” (Exodus 34:6–7).
K. T. Sim

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Open Heaven 28 December 2018 Prayer Points on Today – Come And Rest

Come and Rest

1.Thank You, Father, for delivering me from the curse of the law, through the salvation of my soul.

2.Thank You, Jesus, for Your love and cares; and for being the pillar of my life.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

4.Father, I cast all my burdens and cares upon You, please, do not allow my expectations in You, to be cut short, in Jesus name.

5.Father, come and still every storm in my life, family, career, home and marriage; and envelope my heart with Your peace, in Jesus name.

6.Father, please, give me all -round rest in the new year I am going into, in Jesus name.

7.Father, count me worth, to experience Your eternal rest, in the hereafter, in Jesus name.

8.Father, please, give me rest and perfect peace over all challenges of life and ministry, in Jesus name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus name.

10.Father, let son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, experience Your peace and rest, in every area of his life and ministry, in Jesus name.

Also Read: Open Heaven 28 December 2018 – Come and Rest

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

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Open Heaven 28 December 2018 Prayer Points on Today – Come and Rest

MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 28 December 2018 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Wanted: A Mighty Man of Valour

TOPIC — Wanted: A Mighty Man of Valour (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 28 December 2018)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Judges 6:12-16

MEMORY VERSE: “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” – Proverbs 22:29

The MESSAGE:

There once lived a man who had the ability to detect that there is a problem somewhere, but he would do nothing about it. He was simply not interested. There was another man who could not stand seeing a problem without ranting and complaining about it. He would raise his voice to the heavens and the earth would quake from his anger, and this baseless and unproductive exercise was all he was known for. He did these not because he had a solution, but because he just could not stand errors around him. There was yet another man who would identify a problem, puts on his researcher’s coat and then go to work. No drama. He would not shout, he would not rant or disturb the world about it through social or mass media, as some of our empty minded youths of today would do. He would simply go in search of a solution.

That, beloved, is a mighty man of valour. The mighty men of valour are men of great inventions, discoveries and distinctive ideas that shogk the world. Men and women alike, such as Isaac Newton, the Ford brothers, Steve Jobs, Pablo Picasso, Mother Theresa, Shakespeare, Martin Luther king, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, the list is endless. The Bible also records men and women whose gallantry in faith we read of today such as Deborah, Ruth, Joseph, David, Isaiah, Daniel, Gideon, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and His apostles. These are men and women who took charge of destinies because they were available for God’s use. These men and women know what it is to be a solution provider and gave up their entire lives for it. Examples in the Bible are the cases of Gideon and Ruth in Judges 6:25 and Ruth 1:16-18. These individuals portrayed valour: Gideon was used to silence the Medianites whilst Ruth gave up her entire life with Naomi and this one tenacious commitment on her part made her a direct bloodline of Jesus Christ our Lord. The ultimate question is, are you popularly known for ranting when there is a problem or are you the man who is always ready to find a solution when the chips are down? Are you that Christian brother or sister at work, at home or school who ignores problems but will identify with the gallant ones when a solution is found? Beloved, God did not create you to observe or rant, He created you to solve problems and in solving them, success will chase after you too. In our prevent age, only men and women of valour will be remembered for good. Are you born to be one?

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
AS A TRUE CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE MOST EQUIPPED TO BE A SOLUTION PROVIDER ON EARTH.

PROPHETIC WORD:
You shall manifest as the light of the world and the salt of the earth.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Thank You Jesus, for translating me into Your marvelous light, in the name of Jesus.
2. Lord Jesus, make Your light shine in my heart always, in the name of Jesus.
3. Lord Jesus, make me available for use when the need arises in my home, at work and for my country, in Jesus’ name.
   EVENING
4. Every power that says I will miss my opportunity to shine, die, in the name of Jesus.
5. Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see the problems You have created me to solve on earth, in Jesus’ name.
6. Every bewitchment of the evil one, that is making me satisfied in the place the LORD has not called me, die by fire, in Jesus’ name.
7. The power to change my world through my talents, baptise my life in Jesus’ name.

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MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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: He’ll Wipe Away All Tears [DCLM Daily Manna 28 December 2018 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Isaiah 25:1-12 (KJV)

Key Verse: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it” (Isaiah 25:8)

MESSAGE:

Mrs. J.M. Hunter, a renowned 20th century hymn writer commented in one of her famous hymns titled: “He’ll wipe all tears away” that “as day by day I journey, I’m weary oft and worn; But to my heart, a message on wings of love is borne: It tells me there is coming A bright and happy day, when God, my heav’nly father, will wipe all tears away. He’ll wipe all tears away. He’ll wipe all tears away…He’ll wipe all tears away…He’ll wipe all tears away; our kind and loving father will wipe all tears away”.

Our text emphasises God’s messianic banquet, celebrating the overthrow of evil and the joy of eternity with God. It shows that God intended His saving message to go out to the whole world, not just to the Jews only. Both Gentiles and Jews will celebrate together.
At that time, God will end death forever. The people who will participate in this great feast will be those who have been living by faith. The Lord will save His own. When He speaks, He does what He says. It is comforting to know that God’s plans and activities are closely tied to His word. Also, His ultimate victory will be seen when death, our ultimate enemy, will be defeated and our tears will be wiped away. Then, we shall experience the glorious presence of the Lord. However, this experience is for the people who have waited patiently for His return. They shall have their tears wiped away forever.

Every sinner must come to the Lord in genuine repentance and the believer should rejoice in the salvation of the Lord until He returns to usher us into His blissful Kingdom, where there shall be no more tears forever!

Thought For The Day: Our light affliction today will give way to eternal bliss ultimately.

Bible Reading In One Year: Revelation 1-5

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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.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: The Impact of Prayer on Character [Seeds of Destiny 28 December 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Luke 9:28-29

Thought For The Day: Whatever destroys your prayer life renders you natural; whatever tampers with your prayer life makes you ordinary.

It has been confirmed that there is a relationship between prayer and character. Prayer moulds character. That is why prayerlessness equals characterlessness. A person of prayer is a person of character.

In Luke 9:29, concerning Jesus, the Bible says,
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

This passage means, therefore, that:

1. The place of prayer is a place of character transformation
   As we approach and commune with God, we are changed into His nature. Stepping into the place of prayer is like stepping into the Presence of God. When a man spends time with God who is the Consuming Fire, by the application of the fire of His presence, there is a transformation of nature. Whatever destroys your prayer life renders you natural; whatever tampers with your prayer life makes you ordinary.
2. The place of prayer is the place of exposure
   When Isaiah encountered God in Isaiah 6:1-5, he condemned himself after discovering himself as a man of unclean lips. No one pointed out his sins to him. In the Presence of God, the Consuming Fire, the light of His countenance exposes the corruption of man (Psalm 36:9).

Beloved, maintain a buoyant prayer life for the transformation of your life and destiny.

Remember This: Whatever destroys your prayer life renders you natural; whatever tampers with your prayer life makes you ordinary.

Assignments:

1. Ensure that you have a buoyant prayer life.
2. Pray without ceasing.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for an increase in my prayer life. Let the fire of Your Presence wash away every sin and guilt from my life, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING PRAYER.

Quote: If you ever remember to ask God for daily provision, you must also remember to ask Him for daily purification. Culled from PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER by Dr Paul Enenche

Daily Reading: Zechariah 12:1 to 13:9, Revelations 19:1 to 21, Psalm 147:1 to 20, Proverbs 31:1 to 7.

Amazing Fact: Like finger prints, everybody has a different tongue print.

Today In History: 28/12/1856- Woodrow Wilson the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson).

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages 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

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: Major on Mercy [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 28 December 2018]

…I beseech thee, show me thy glory. – Exodus 33:18

What would you say is the single, most outstanding thing about God? What’s His most important characteristic? Some people would say it’s His power. Others, His holiness. But God Himself would give a different answer.

You can find that answer in Exodus 33. There Moses is asking God to show him His glory.

Now the word glory could literally be translated “heavy weight.” It refers to the heaviest, biggest, grandest thing about someone. It’s the sum total of their worth.

So what Moses was actually saying was, “Lord, I want to see the weightiest thing about You. I want to know Your grandest attributes.” What did God say to him in response?

Chapter 34:6-7 tells us, “The Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.”

Just think about that! When Moses asked God to show him the most important thing about Himself, God showed him His mercy.

That means if you and I are to imitate God (Ephesians 5:1) we must major in mercy too. Mercy, goodness, forgiveness and compassion must mark our behavior above all else.

Major on mercy and others will see the glory of God in you.

Scripture Reading: Exodus 33:7-23, 34:5-10

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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.