Topic: From Messes to Miracles [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 19 January 2019]
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. – Proverbs 18:7
We have what we say. As believers, we know that’s a vital biblical truth. We can see it in Mark 11:23, Matthew 21:21, James 3:2 and many other verses. Yet we often let it slip.
We allow ourselves to begin talking like the world instead of talking the Word. And eventually we get what we’ve been asking for—a big mess.
If that’s happened to you, remember, whatever you have in your life is a product of what you’ve been saying. In order to change what you have, you must change what’s coming out of your mouth. To head your life in a different direction—from death to life, sickness to health, failure to success—you must take charge of your words.
That’s a lot easier said than done. But that’s the key: It must be said in order to be done!
How do you start?
First, realize that it can’t be done just in the natural. This is a spiritual law, so it must be handled with spiritual power.
James 3:7-8 says the tongue can’t be tamed with the same power with which man tames animals. It takes God’s wisdom from above. God’s Word is His wisdom (Proverbs 2:6). He also said His words are spirit and life. That means it takes God’s words to tame our tongues.
Second, repent before God for ever allowing your tongue to be used by anyone except the Holy Spirit. Then give Jesus your tongue. Be determined to speak His words of love, faith, joy, peace and grace. Words of faith stop the fiery darts of hell.
The third thing to do is what Jesus said in Mark 4:24: Take heed, or listen, to what you hear. Listen to yourself! Think, Do I want what I just said to come to pass? If the answer is no, then stop and correct yourself right then. Replace those negative words with praise (Ephesians 5:4).
If you’ve gotten sloppy about what you say, change your course today by changing your words. Ask God to help you set a watch over your mouth (Psalms 141:3). Put the power that’s in your tongue to work for you instead of against you. Stop using it to make messes, and start using it to make miracles. There is a miracle in your mouth!
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: Herod’s Folly [Andrew Wommack Devotional 19 January 2019]
Matthew 2:13, “…for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”
Text: Matthew 2:13-15
Herod had ruled over Judaea for nearly forty three years at the time of these events. He had the title of King conferred on him by the Roman senate at the recommendation of Antony and Octavius. His accomplishments included the building of the temple in Jerusalem which was one of the most magnificent structures in the world. Most people would have thought that Herod had it “made”.
However, history reveals that Herod was extremely paranoid. He actually killed his wife and one of his sons because he feared they would take the kingdom from him. All his power and fame couldn’t buy him the peace that the angels proclaimed (Lk. 2:8-14). His paranoia led him to kill the innocent children in Bethlehem. His insecurity was evident. He had everything and yet he had nothing.
In contrast, the King that Herod was trying to dispose of came humbly, not exalting Himself. He gained the acclaim of others by serving them, not oppressing them. The scepter of Jesus was righteousness; not tyranny. Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice; Himself, because of His great love for people.
Today, Herod’s only claim to fame is that he was the man who tried in vain to kill the King of Kings. Remember, it is worth nothing if you gain the whole world and lose your own soul (Mt. 16:26). Make today count for God.
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).
Daily Show Host Ridicules Karen Pence, Says Religious Freedom Is ‘Crazy’
The mainstream media criticism of Karen Pence continued Wednesday when Daily Show host Trevor Noah ridiculed the Christian school’s policy on sexuality and called the concept of religious freedom “crazy.”
Pence will teach at northern Virginia’s Immanuel Christian School,which – like many Christian schools in America – affirms historic biblical principles on sexuality. It requires teachers and support staff to sign a document that prohibits premarital sex, adultery and homosexuality. Pence is the wife of Vice President Mike Pence.
“I’m not going to lie,” Noah said. “I think it’s crazy that if you want to discriminate against anyone in America all you have to do is say, ‘Oh, it’s because of my religion! I’m not discriminating!’ I want to try that. I want to be like, ‘No short people allowed in my shows because I want all my friends to be close to Jesus and you couldn’t be further away.’”
As Christian Headlines previously reported, the document states that “moral misconduct which violates the bona fide occupational qualifications for employees includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as the following: heterosexual activity outside of marriage (e.g., premarital sex, cohabitation, extramarital sex), homosexual or lesbian sexual activity, polygamy, transgender…
Topic: The Joy of Knowing [Billy Graham Devotional 19 January 2019]
Happy is he . . . whose hope is in the Lord his God. — Psalm 146:5
Happy is the man who has learned the secret of coming to God in daily prayer. Fifteen minutes alone with God every morning before you start the day can change circumstances and remove mountains! But all of this happiness and all of these unlimited benefits which flow from the storehouse of heaven are contingent upon our relationship to God. Absolute dependency and absolute yieldedness are the conditions of being His child. Only His children are entitled to receive those things that lend themselves to happiness; and in order to be His child, there must be the surrender of the will to Him.
Man does not come to know God through works-he comes to know God by faith, through grace. You cannot work your way toward happiness and heaven, you cannot moralize your way, you cannot reform your way, you cannot buy your way. It comes as a gift of God through Christ.
Prayer for the day: Thank You, heavenly Father, for the gift of joy which comes from knowing Your Son, Jesus Christ.
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.
Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ Will Give Palestine 85 to 90 Percent of the West Bank, Israeli Media Outlet Speculates
Most of the West Bank of Jerusalem will be given to a future Palestinian state as part of President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” peace plan for Israel and Palestine.
According to a report from Israeli media, the proposal would divide Jerusalem, where eastern Jerusalem would belong to a sovereign Palestinian state and western Jerusalem, including the Old City, would go to Israel.
The White House has said this proposal released by the Israeli media is “speculation” and “inaccurate.”
According to the report, however, under the peace deal, Palestine and Israel can swap land. In one case, Palestine would be given 85 to 90 percent of the West Bank, but major settlement areas would be given to Israel.
The full proposal is expected to be released April 9.
According to CBN News, the Palestinian Authority has already rejected the plan. The Palestinian Authority said “any peace plan that does not include an independent Palestinian state – with all of East Jerusalem as its capital – on the 1967 borders, is destined to fail.”
Sue East died at a hospice aged 58 on 19th December last year following a short battle with cancer.
On the day she died, she wrote to students at St Andrew’s Church School in Bath to tell them “she was ‘going to die soon’ and to thank them for their “joy and friendship”.
Quoting a passage from C.S. Lewis’ 1952 novel, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the mother-of-three wrote: “Never forget there is fairy dust to be found in every situation, no matter how difficult.”
Almost 700 pupils, parents, ex-pupils and staff members attended her funeral at Bath Abbey on Thursday.
Mrs East’s coffin was adorned with drawings of fairies, butterflies, love hearts, rainbows and ‘fairy dust’.
Her three children, John, Susannah and Josiah East, all read tributes to their mother, alongside readings from staff members and close friends.
Her daughter Susannah highlighted how her mother’s faith that enabled her to not fear death.
“She said that death is not to be feared, for it is only coming home,” Susannah said.
“She said how even in the most difficult situations, you find fairy dust.”
The diocese of Bath and Wells has also paid tribute to Mrs East.
David Williams, School Effectiveness Advisor at the diocese, who worked closely with Sue and the team at St Andrew’s, said in a statement: “We were…
Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Our Heavenly Father
Topic: Our Heavenly Father (Open Heaven 19 January 2019)
Memorise: “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”- 1 John 3:2
Read: Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV)
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Bible in One Year: Mark 9, Isaiah 16:12-17:14
Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday MESSAGE:
The prayer outlined in today’s Bible text, popularly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, is of great value to us as believers. Through it, our Lord Jesus Christ introduced God to us as our Heavenly Father (Matthew 6:9). In so doing, He used the known to teach us about the unknown. Everyone is familiar with the relationship that exists between a father and his child. Our Lord used this prayer to open our eyes to the nature of relationship that exists between God and us after we become born again. I came to understand this truth when I gave my life to Christ. I therefore began to call my Heavenly Father “Daddy”, because I knew He surpasses all earthly fathers. This same sentiment is present in the writings of John the Beloved. Carefully meditate on what he wrote in 1 John 3:1-2:
“1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
It is indeed amazing to be called children of God. If you are wondering how a mortal being can become a child of the Immortal and Eternal God, I refer you to John 1:11-12, which says:
“11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
Jesus Christ revealed the secret behind this mystery to Nicodemus in John 3:5-6, where He said:
“5…Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
God is Spirit, and once you are born of the Spirit by giving your life to Christ, you become a child of the Spirit and a spiritual being. Having received this endowment, there is an obligation that follows it. 1 John 3:3 tells us what this obligation is:
“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
Purity makes us resemble our Heavenly Father, and it is a compulsory virtue for us to manifest. The good news is that when you are empowered by God to become His child, He also implants His seed into you to enable you live like Him in this wicked world. The Holy Spirit tells us in 1 John 3:9:
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.”
A glorious transformation occurs in us when we become born again! Believe in this transformation and determine to exhibit its character by faith.
Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday Action Point:
Outline the transformation that occurs in a life that is born again and weigh yourself against it. Apply your faith to areas where you are not yet manifesting who you really are.
Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday Hymn 9: In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! Who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday Daily Devotional 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Open Heaven 19 January 2019 Saturday Daily Devotional.
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LifeWay Christian Store Announces They Are Closing Several Locations
Popular Christian book store, LifeWay Christian Store announced Wednesday that would be closing several of its store locations due to a significant decline in sales.
According to the Baptist Press, LifeWay Christian Resources president Thom Rainer sent out an email to all LifeWay employees to announce the disappointing move. He wrote, “We prayed and hoped that our investments in and commitments to the LifeWay stores would prove fruitful. That just has not been the case.”
He continued, “To the contrary, we not only continue to see an erosion in the brick-and-mortar channel, we have seen an accelerated rate of erosion in recent months. It was our hope that greater traffic would result in greater sales, and that with our expense reductions and product cost savings, we would be able to offset sales declines.”
“That hope has not been realized with the declines we have seen since September,” he added.
Rainer went on to note that the company would be shifting its focus away from brick-and-mortar sales and toward online sales.
Rainer wrote, “In simple terms, a strategic shift is required for moving more and more of our resources to a dynamic digital strategy. We will be transitioning many of those resources from our LifeWay stores to digital channels.”
He added, “The good news is that we will be better prepared to meet the future. The challenging…
World Vision says storms, snow and flooding have lefts many refugees exposed to the elements in Lebanon.
The charity’s Operations Director for Lebanon, Rami Shamma, says sub-zero temperatures at night time have increased the suffering of refugees from the conflict in Syria.
“They’re living in severe, hard conditions. You’d only anticipate that such storms and such severe winter weather would lead to casualties.”
World Vision estimate that there are up to 1.5 million refugees living in Lebanon. The country’s population was previously only 4.5 million and so the number of refugees is putting a strain on the country’s resources and infrastructure.
For Rami Shamma it’s the scale of individual human suffering that need to be brought to the world’s attention.
“Imagine a person who has been living in a tent for the past eight years, you would get half a metre of water in your tent.
“You either freeze to death because of the cold weather or you actually have to search for a relocation to another place temporarily.”
World Vision workers are seeking to bring aid to the refugee camps which have been worst hit by the extreme weather. Rami Shamma is appealing to Christians in the UK to pray for the Syrian refugees.
“In the last weeks we have had about 70,000 refugees who were at risk. The people are still in need and there are still people who…
Restaurant Fined $7,000 for Telling Biological Male Not to Use Women’s Restroom
A D.C. restaurant was fined $7,000 by the city this week after it tried to stop a biological male customer who identifies as female from using the women’s restroom.
The restaurant also must post a sign declaring that “all individuals are allowed to use the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity or expression.”
The controversy started last year, when Charlotte Clymer, a transgender woman who was born male, entered the women’s restaurant at Cuba Libre, a Cuban restaurant in the District of Columbia. An employee followed Clymer into the restroom. A manager even asked for Clymer’s identity.
After being told to leave, Clymer – an activist with the Human Rights Campaign – called police. The D.C. Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
The fine is part of a settlementwith the office of D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine. A statement by Racine said the restaurant also must hold training for employees.
“The District’s laws reflect one of our residents’ most deeply-held values: that all people should be treated equally,” Racine said. “With this settlement, Cuba Libre is required to maintain policies that will ensure this type of discrimination does not happen again. I want to thank the restaurant’s management and staff for cooperating fully in our investigation and seeking to rectify…
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