Topic: Stand Strong Against the Adversary [Joyce Meyer Devotional 27 October 2018]

To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. — Colossians 1:27

It is true that whenever you do anything for God, the adversary will oppose you. But you must remember that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (see 1 John 4:4).

You should not have to spend your life struggling against Satan in order to serve God. Instead of wearing yourself out trying to fight spiritual enemies, you should learn to stand strong in the authority given to you by Jesus.

The best way to overcome Satan and his demons is simply to stay in God’s will by obeying His Word and God will work things out according to His divine plan and purpose.

Prayer Starter: Thank You, Lord, that You’re greater than the enemy. As I trust You and obey Your Word, I know that You will fight my battles. Help me to stand strong during difficult times, knowing You are always with me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

Sacrifice by David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Sacrifice

It is the sacrifice you make today that will determine where you will be tomorrow. You must invest into your future. There cannot be a rise without a price.

2 Samuel 24:24 (KJV) And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

Even God had to sacrifice Jesus in order to get you and me as children.

Romans 3:25 (NIV) God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith.

Sacrifice is giving up a pleasure to get a treasure. If you do not give up the pleasure to gain the required treasure, you will soon come under pressure. Every man that must be the best must make sacrifice based on where he wants to be and what he wants in life. Many people want to be the best but are not ready to make any sacrifice.

Also Read: Wait On The Lord by David Ibiyeomie

Until you forego something, you will never go up. There are certain pleasures you have to let go now to gain the treasures of tomorrow. Be willing to sacrifice and not to compromise. In the race of life, only those that are willing to pay the price, get the prize.

Philippians 3:8, 14 (KJV) 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Sacrifice is the greatest secret of great men. No man can be the best without sacrifice. There is time for sacrifice and time for enjoyment. Sacrifice is not for once but should be a lifestyle. Sacrifice continually and consistently.

Romans 12:1 (KJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

If you want to be the best, learn to live a sacrificial life!

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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Topic: Time to Hide [Teens Open Heavens 27 October 2018]

Memorise: “Therefore they sought again to take Him: but He escaped out of their hand.” – John 10:39

Read: John 10:30-40 (KJV)

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 20-22, 2 Timothy 1

MESSAGE:

Elijah descended from Mount Carmel where he had called down fire and rain, and by the power of God, went ahead of the King’s horse driven chariot. Then he heard that Queen Jezebel was out to kill him and he ran. He ran until his feet could carry him no more. Tired and exhausted from his flight, he told God to take his life. While sleeping under a Juniper tree, he slept off from his exhaustion. An angel came to wake him up with a command to eat and drink. He ate, drank and slept again. Later the angel came back, woke him up and set food yet before him again. He took the meal and was revived. His hope arose and he embarked on a journey of 40 days and nights until he encountered the Almighty God on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:4-8)

This story is interesting because we can learn several things from it. The higher you go in the faith, the bigger your temptations and trials. Another thing to learn here is that when in the midst of intense opposition as a child of God, it is sometimes a wise thing to retreat temporarily in order to re-attack the kingdom of Satan. Ask for God’s wisdom at all times. It is essential.

Prayer Point: Father, grant me the grace to rest when I should and to fight at the right time

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 16:

1. Christian, seek not yet repose
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2. Principalities and power
Mustering their unseen array
Wait for the unguarded hours:
Watch and pray

3. Gird the heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.

4. Hear the victors who o’ercame,
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.

5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou loves to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.

6. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.

Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

Topic: The Love of God Never Fails [TREM Devotional 27 October 2018]

“Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away”. – 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)

The Bible tells us that love never fails. Indeed it does not because God is love and God does not have any margin for failure. 1 John 3:1 says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us that we should be called sons of God. The manner of love is that the Father can look at us and say I love these ones. Stop looking at yourself from the natural standpoint. Your body is just your external case; it is the man on the inside that determines what the body does. Because when you walk in the love of God, you will be filled with the fullness of God.

That’s what Paul was praying for the church in Ephesus. In Ephesians 3:16, “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by His spirit in the inner man”. Then in verse 19, “And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” The love of God passes knowledge. No human being can understand it. That God can partner with mortal man! What a love! God loves me. I am excited because God loves me. That means I must succeed!

Don’t abort your destiny out of ignorance. You are too loaded to fail. You will make it in life. Lines are falling unto you in pleasant places. You have a godly heritage. Your heritage is a heritage of success. You can’t fail. Live your life as somebody who cannot be defeated by circumstances. When you arrive, circumstances bow before you because of what you carry. You are heavily loaded and wired to succeed. You are ‘unkillable’. Don’t let the society determine for you. We are the ones to determine what happens. Go out there and succeed!

Further reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 John 3:1-18; Ephesians 3:13-21

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Jeremiah 12-14; Evening- 2 Timothy 1

“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.