Topic: Energize [Joyce Meyer Devotional 24 October 2018]

Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that flutters over its young, spreading out its wings, catching them, bearing them on its pinions — Deuteronomy 32:11

To energize means, “to give strength or force to; to give active vigor to.”

All of our thoughts, good or bad, have an effect on our physical being. The mind and body are definitely connected. Positive, hopeful thoughts energize our soul and physical bodies, whereas negative, hopeless thoughts drain our energy.

Physical tiredness is not always a result of wrong thinking. We can certainly have a sickness or disease that leads to a loss of energy, or we may even wake up tired for no known reason. But we do know that science and medical technology verify that the mind and body have a close connection, and that our thinking does have a direct effect on our body.

Our bodies are like automobiles that God provides for us to drive around on earth. If we want them to perform to their maximum ability and be energized, then we need to choose to think in ways that will help fuel them.

Prayer Starter: Lord, please help me to choose positive, hopeful, faith-filled thoughts today—thoughts that agree with Your Word and will energize my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Family Happiness Begins with You (Part 3) by Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: Family Happiness Begins with You (Part 3)

Dear Reader,

You are welcome to an exciting moment in God’s presence! I started this series by showing you how to be committed to your spouse. Last week, I taught on love and submission as the two most important keys in becoming a good spouse. This week, I will be showing you how you can fulfill your mutual obligations.

Fulfilling your mutual obligations is part of your family responsibilities. When I say ‘mutual obligations’, I mean romance, affection, intimacy and sexual relationship that should be fulfilled in your marriage. God’s idea of procreation establishes the coming together of husband and wife. The Word of God says: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:1-5).

Also Read: Prudent Family Life (Part 2) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Many homes are broken today because of lack of understanding of this concept. The moment a home becomes deficient in marital affairs or romance; it will begin to break. Sexual relationship is God’s approved channel for procreation and pleasure. Everything done against it by either the husband or the wife is targeted at the ruin of the home. Genesis 4:1 says: And Adam knew Eve his wife; and conceived and bare Cain…. This means that Adam had marital sex with his wife and she conceived. Also, Proverbs 5:18-19 says: Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.

God intended that couples fulfill their mutual obligations for procreation and pleasure. He created the necessary organs and feelings in you, so that this commandment can be fulfilled. Fulfilling your mutual obligations with a wholesome approach to it will heal many wounds in homes. Statistics show that families where the husband and wife enjoy each other sexually are the happiest homes. “For the breasts of a man’s wife to satisfy him”, means for the two of them to have pleasure in marital sex.

Not fulfilling your mutual obligation is marital fraud and every act of marital fraud is an offence. It rubs homes of glory and beauty. When you fulfill your mutual obligations, you will find out that every act of love expressed becomes like the engine oil that keeps marriage running smoothly. It also successfully blocks any loopholes that might give the enemy a foothold in your marriage. When mutual obligations are fulfilled, the husband and wife will both be satisfied and their level of productivity in other areas will be at its maximum! A man can withstand any shortcoming in a marriage like “She can’t cook”’ “She’s too fat”, “She’s not submissive”’ “She’s not even a Christian”, but he will not be able to stay with a wife who does not fulfill her mutual obligations. Deep behind every separation or divorce is a breakdown in either party fulfilling his or her mutual obligations.

After the solemnization of a marriage, the rules of abstaining from sex as singles, engaged or in courtship ends. Sex is no longer forbidden; if anything, it becomes an essential part of the union. However, the marriage bed can be defiled by the married, when adultery is committed by either the man or the woman. God’s Word in Hebrews 13:4 says: Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Adultery opens the door for God’s judgment and causes you to lose the respect and honour originally meant for marriage.

Allow romance, intimacy and love to be expressed in your marriage. You may just need to go back to those little acts of love you used to do, when you first got married. You may need to start those sweet things that made your honeymoon exciting; you need to start treating your spouse a lot more lovingly but whatever you must do, just do it to fulfill your mutual obligations this year. You will not fall into any trap of the enemy, this year in Jesus’ name.

Accepting God, the Creator of couples and the mutual feelings enables you fulfill your obligations with ease. You can accept Him through His Son, Jesus Christ and be born again. If you would like to do so, please say this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for delivering me from sin and satan to serve the living God and thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.

Congratulations! If you prayed this simple prayer of faith with me, you are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily, obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21).

With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace in Jesus’ Name! Call or write to share your testimonies with me through [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

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Pastor Faith Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.

The Power of Dedication by David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Power of Dedication

Dedication is the act of binding oneself mentally, physically and be deadly committed to a course of life. The height of your accomplishment is all tied to your level of consistency and commitment.

Satan is not threatened by your coming to church but the application of what you have heard.

Philippians 3:12 (KJV): Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

To be successful, you have to do the things that are required for success. There is no shortcut to success; it is not accidental. Success is not one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and it does not come by wishing or prophesying without action. It is not an exclusive privilege of any race, family, background, color, nation; that is a poverty mentality. Success is consciously prepared for, worked for and following the rules.

Also Read: Positive Thinking by David Ibiyeomie

A dedicated man is not moved, discouraged, depressed by any circumstance or negative situation.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV): Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Dedicated people go extra mile, working sacrificially and investing into what they believe. If your dedication costs you nothing, it will pay you nothing. Dedicated people are ready to suffer the pains of today to enjoy the gain of tomorrow. They are not bothered about immediate gratification.

Also Read: 50 Healing Scriptures for Health

Acts 20:24 (KJV): But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Until you die into your assignment, you will not succeed.

John 12:24 (KJV): Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

It is time to be dedicated to your assignment if you want to reap the fruit of success. As you do so, the God that called me will change your story in the name of Jesus the Christ –Amen!

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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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.

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

Topic: You Are God’s Beloved [TREM Devotional 24 October 2018]

“To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved”. Ephesians 1:6

When God said of Jesus, this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, it was an announcement to the powers of hell that: If you like, bring your best shot, you cannot defeat this one. God was saying, Satan, don’t go there because if you go there, you will see my other side. Do you know that God has said the same thing concerning us? We have been accepted in the beloved. I am God’s beloved! Therefore, I cannot lack any good thing. I am His beloved, so I must have shelter. He will dress me up. I must have a car. My desires are met. Sickness will not destroy my body because I am His beloved.

I am so excited about the love of God. The Bible says, who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Is it tribulation, distress, persecution, nakedness, peril or sword? Absolutely nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Rather, in all these things, we are more than conquerors. You are a winner!

Do you know what that means? No matter what, head or tail, you win. You can never lose. Do not let the devil lie to you and say because you did something wrong or because you committed sin, God no longer loves you. No! He loves you. He may not love what you did, but He still loves you. A father may not love what his son has done, but he cannot deny his son.

God loves you and His love will fight for you. The love of God will shut the mouth of the enemy. The love of God will elevate you. Don’t ever approach God with the sense of inferiority complex or condemnation. You have a seat on the table. Nothing shall separate you from His love. Not even an accusation from the pit of hell. God loves you and so he will take care of you.

Further reading: Ephesians 1:1-7; Romans 8:28-39

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Jeremiah 3-5; Evening- 1 Timothy 4

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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: The Judgement of Rulers [DCLM Daily Manna 24 October 2018 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Isaiah 3:3-26 (KJV)

Key Verse: “The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people. The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses“ (Isaiah 3:13,14).

MESSAGE:

Walker, a prominent politician, was about contesting for an election, but he was sued for being a rebel. Earlier, he had bribed his way in the law court through the judge. And instead of him to be convicted of not being eligible to contest for the election, he was rather favoured by the judge. This shows the unjust nature of man’s judgment.

In today’s world, sinful living often appears glorious, exciting and clever. Nevertheless, it remains a rejection of God’s ownership and control. Like the daughters of Zion, those who shift their affection from God to material things adorn themselves with clothing and jewellery to be noticed and approved by men rather than God, become self-serving and self-centred, lavish God’s resources and live licentiously will eventually face the judgment of God except they repent.

Likewise, leaders who become unjust, oppressing and defrauding the poor should be prepared for judgment. They must remember that they will account for whatever they do with their leadership privileges. They must not oppress the poor and the less privileged because God holds them in high esteem and will quickly respond to their call for vengeance. Regardless of how the society perceives it, in the long run, sin will make its captives miserable and unfit for the kingdom of God. Every sin committed shall receive a just recompense.

Thought For The Day: Leaders should lead in the fear of God.

Bible Reading In One Year: John 9:1-10

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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: Humility – A Sign of Spirituality [Seeds of Destiny 24 October 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10

Thought For The Day: Limitation in humility is the limitation of destiny.

Humility is the quality of having a modest view of one’s importance. Humility means being devoid of an exaggerated lifestyle.

Now, there is a connection between humility and spirituality. Spiritual people are humble people, and until your humility is in place, your destiny is not in view. It is the limit of your spirituality that determines the limit of your humility, and the limit of your humility determines the limit of your destiny. Thus, limitation in humility is the limitation of destiny.

Now, two ways a person can be imparted with humility are:
1. The humility of spirituality
In this, the virtue of Jesus Christ Who is the emblem of humility flows on a true child of God willing to possess the same virtue.

2. The humility of adversity
This is the humility that is imparted by adversity or calamity. For example, when King Nebuchadnezzar refused to humble himself before God, adversity took him to the wilderness and imparted him with humility (Daniel 4:1-37). The same was spoken of the prodigal son. He became so incapacitated by poverty that he even desired pig’s meal and could not get any to eat; his mentality got adjusted and humility was imparted (Luke 15:11-32).

My counsel is, embrace the humility of spirituality in order to escape the humility of adversity. You shall make it, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember This: Limitation in humility is the limitation of destiny.

Assignments:
1. Do not wait until adversity humbles you, be humbled through spirituality.
2. Always realize that what you are and all that you have were given to you by God; so, avoid the pathway of pride and arrogance.

Prayer: Lord, deliver me from the spirit of pride and arrogance. I receive fresh baptism and grace for spiritual intensity and absolute humility Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

Quote: The proof of humility or service is not in the tittle but in the task; it is not in the position but in the action. Culled from SERVICE – YOUR UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST by Dr Becky Paul-Enenche

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 44:24 to 47:7, 2 Timothy 2:22 to 3:17, Psalm 94:1 to 23, Proverbs 26:6 to 8

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE VALUE OF SPIRITUALITY

Amazing Fact: One tablespoon of palm oil contains 55 percent of the daily recommendation of saturated fat.

Today In History: 24/10/1924, Nobel prize for physiology or medicine awarded to Dutchman Willem Einthoven “for his discovery of the mechanism of the electrocardiogram”

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: Impossible to Hold [Our Daily Bread 24 October 2018 Devotional]

Read: Acts 2:22–36, Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 3–5; 1 Timothy 4

It was impossible for death to keep its hold on [Jesus]. Acts 2:24

Swimming with friends in the Gulf of Mexico, Caitlyn encountered a shark, which grabbed her legs and pulled at her body. To counter the attack, Caitlyn punched the shark in the nose. The predator unclenched its jaws and swam away in defeat. Although its bite caused multiple wounds, which required over 100 stitches, the shark was unable to keep Caitlyn in its grasp.

This story reminds me of the fact that Jesus delivered a blow to death, ending its power to intimidate and defeat His followers. According to Peter, “It was impossible for death to keep its hold on [Jesus]” (Acts 2:24).

Peter said these words to a crowd in Jerusalem. Perhaps many of them had been the ones yelling out, “Crucify him!” to condemn Jesus (Matthew 27:22). As a result, Roman soldiers fastened Him to a cross where He hung until they confirmed He was dead. Jesus’s body was carried to a tomb where it stayed for three days until God resurrected Him. After His resurrection, Peter and others spoke and ate with Him, and after forty days they watched Him ascend into heaven (Acts 1:9).

Jesus’s life on Earth ended amidst physical suffering and mental anguish, yet God’s power defeated the grave. Because of this, death—or any other struggle—lacks the ability to keep us in its grip forever. One day all believers will experience everlasting life and wholeness in God’s presence. Focusing on this future can help us find freedom today.

Prayer: Dear Jesus, Your victory over death gives me hope! I praise You as the resurrected One who died so that I could have eternal life.

The grip of the grave is no match for the power of God.

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This message was written By Jennifer Benson Schuldt [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]