Topic: Take Responsibility [TREM Devotional 6 January 2019]

“But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” James 2:20 KJV

Many believers are caught in what I will call ‘prayer-paralysis.’ They are so hung up to prayer that they leave everything to God and then fold their hands and expect a miracle. I feel a strong sense of responsibility as we start this year to call you to take responsibility for your life.

One truth that I have repeated often, but still bears repetition is: Any prayer that puts 100% responsibility on God is an irresponsible prayer. What exactly is prayer? Prayer in the simplest form is, fellowshipping with God. In the place of prayer, you are not just talking to God; it is a dialogue (not a monologue), He is also talking to you. When you go to God concerning an issue, listen to hear what instructions He will give you, and then get up and do it.

Imagine someone praying for a job, who stays at home, refuses to write a CV, applies to no organization; he only stays in the room praying and expects the job offer. No! It does not work like that. When you pray concerning a job, put your CV together, attend the employability program where you are trained on writing your CV, preparing for interviews and other necessary skills. Look out for openings – through adverts (online and offline) and one-on-one contacts. Apply job for the job and keep praying. That is how to pray actively. You are in a partnership with God; you have your role and He has His. He will not do for you what He has equipped you to do, no matter how long you pray.

When praying concerning that need, listen to the Holy Spirit for instruction and when He gives you the instruction, no matter how silly it looks to you, obey it and watch God do the rest. Faith and work must go hand in hand.

Further Reading: James 2: 17-23

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Gen. 16,17 / Evening- Matt. 5:27-48

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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 Greater Glory [Our Daily Bread 6 January 2019 Devotional]

Read: John 17:1–5, 20–24, Bible in a Year: Genesis 16–17; Matthew 5:27–48

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Luke 2:1

Caesar Augustus is remembered as the first and greatest of the Roman emperors. By political skill and military power he eliminated his enemies, expanded the empire, and lifted Rome from the clutter of rundown neighborhoods into a city of marble statues and temples. Adoring Roman citizens referred to Augustus as the divine father and savior of the human race. As his forty-year reign came to an end, his official last words were, “I found Rome a city of clay but left it a city of marble.” According to his wife, however, his last words were actually, “Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit.”

What Augustus didn’t know is that he’d been given a supporting role in a bigger story. In the shadow of his reign, the son of a carpenter was born to reveal something far greater than any Roman military victory, temple, stadium, or palace (Luke 2:1).

But who could have understood the glory Jesus prayed for on the night His countrymen demanded His crucifixion by Roman executioners? (John 17:4–5). Who could have foreseen the hidden wonder of a sacrifice that would be forever applauded in heaven and earth?

It’s quite a story. Our God found us chasing foolish dreams and fighting among ourselves. He left us singing together about an old rugged cross.

Prayer: Father in heaven, please help us to see through and beyond the passing glory of everything but Your love.

The glory we need is the glory of the cross.

INSIGHT
The word glory (or glorify) is very prominent in John’s gospel. In John 17 alone it’s used nine times. It’s derived from the base word doxa, which means “glory,” “honor,” or “praise.” Our word doxology (a short hymn of worship) comes from this term. In John, the word glory surfaces first in chapter 1, verse 14. The second time is in John 2:11 where at Cana we read that Jesus “revealed his glory” by turning water into wine. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God was and is honored or glorified.
Arthur Jackson

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This message was written By Mart DeHaan [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Give God The Glory [DCLM Daily Manna 6 January 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Nehemiah 7:5, 6 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein” (Nehemiah 7:5).

MESSAGE:

From the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar to the time of Nehemiah, the city of Jerusalem had been depopulated. The approximately fifty thousand returnees who came with Zerubbabel on the first return in 536 BC settled primarily in the rural areas of Palestine. The four thousand who came to Ezra in 457 BC settled in Jerusalem and the immediate area. Because of the small population in the city, special measures were taken in order to make those in the city safe. Thus, the gates were closed at night and not opened until everyone was up and alert in the morning. Following the divine permission he got, Nehemiah planned to repopulate the city. He said: “And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy”. Nehemiah had the habit of giving credit to God who had put it in his heart to accomplish any task in reference to the re-establishment of Israel in Palestine.

Nehemiah said that God put “into mine heart”. The major problem many people have today is that they do their own will, not God’s. They do not hear from God before they embark on projects . Whether in our individual lives, family life, corporate engagement, church, work or whatever it is that we want to do, we must endeavour to seek the approval of God.

Many people have burnt their fingers by venturing into businesses and careers that God did not plan for them. Nehemiah had a habit of listening to God and following through to whatever He has laid in his heart, and that was the secret of his success in the ministry God gave him.

Thought For The Day: The secret of success in life and ministry is doing God’s will.

Bible Reading In One Year: Genesis 17-20

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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.

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TOPIC: Jesus’ Prayer (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 6 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Luke 22:41-46

MEMORY VERSE: “And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” – Luke 5:16

The MESSAGE:

Jesus’ prayer life and method produced so many great results so much so that His disciples said to Him, “Master teach us how to pray”. Some of the disciples had been John the Baptist’s followers and had seen John pray. Some also knew about fasting while they were with John, yet Jesus’ style of prayer produced amazing results that they had never seen before. His prayer raised Lazarus to life. His prayer cast out demons and set the oppressed free. His prayer multiplied five loaves of bread and two pieces of fish which fed over five thousand people by the Galilean sea. His prayer brought total and permanent healing to the sick. Why was Jesus’ life and ministry so phenomenal? His food was to do the will of the Father who sent Him (John 4:34). In addition, Jesus’ prayers were all in line with the will of the Father. A prayer that lacks this characteristics cannot guarantee answer from heaven.

In the Garden of Gethsamane, Jesus faced the greatest trial of all times. He must decide whether to do His own will (according to the demand and dictate of the flesh) or to do the will of His Father. He chose the latter. He first asked the Father to let the cup pass over Him, then He added, “Not my will, but Your will”. In other words, Jesus told the Father to let His will prevail. He said, “In this matter, have Your way, Father”. That statement brought Jesus more grace and strength to face and endure the challenge ahead of Him: going to the Cross and laying down His life for sinful mankind. By so doing, the Son of God fulfilled His divine assignment.

Those who don’t pray according to God’s will pray amiss. The Bible says, “This is the confidence that we have in Him that whatever we ask according to His will, we get the answer.”

Beloved, always pray according to God’s will. In all things, align your will with God’s and you will get Jesus’ kind of results.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
WHEN YOU PRAY ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD, HE WILL ANSWER YOU.

PROPHETIC WORD:
Your prayer arrows shall hit their targets!

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. My Father, arise by fire and defend my portions, in the name of Jesus.
2. Father, make my prayer as result-oriented as Jesus’, in the name of Jesus.
3. Every commandment of darkness against my destiny, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. Any satanic intermediary assigned against me, catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
5. Let every arrow assigned against me catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
6. Let the power of the emptier surrounding my breakthrough, die, in the name of Jesus.
7. Any power assigned to demote my destiny, die, in the name of Jesus.

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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.

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

Topic: Revelation For A Lift And Shift In Life [Seeds of Destiny 6 January 2019 Devotional]

Scripture: He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him. The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free. Psalms 105:17-20.

Thought For The Day: When your word comes, your lift comes; when your word comes, your world changes.

As children of God, we are children of His Kingdom, and in the Kingdom, possibilities happen for people who take responsibilities. There are people who have yearned for a lift and shift in life and destiny for many years but they are yet to experience it. This is because they have not taken the responsibility or meet the demands for a lift and shift in life. Beloved, there are demands a person must meet in order to experience a lift and shift in life.

Previously, we saw desperation and supplication as demands for experiencing God’s lift and shift in life. Today, another demand for a lift and shift in life is REVELATION.

This refers to the revelation of the Word of God (Psalms 105:17-20). Beloved, when your word comes, your lift comes; when your word comes, your world changes. And when your word comes, everything changes around your life. In Isaiah 60:1, we understand that light is fuel for lift. Anywhere you get light, there you experience a lift. Light sponsors flight. You cannot carry light and crawl in life (Isaiah 60:8). Light makes for flight. Revelation brings elevation (Gal 2:2).

Now, what do you do in order to get the revelation of God’s Word?
i. Ask God for revelation that will bring you elevation (Psalm 119:18).
ii. Embark on a diligent search for light in God’s Word (Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15).

Beloved, if you combine asking God at the place of prayer for the revelation of His Word with a diligent search for light from His Word, He will lift and shift your life and destiny to the next level.

Remember this: When your word comes, your lift comes; when your word comes, your world changes.

Assignments:
i. Ask God for a revelation that will bring you elevation.
ii. Embark on a diligent search for light from God’s word.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask that You open my eyes to behold wondrous things out of Your Word (Psalm 119:18). I ask for the discipline to study Your Word, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: COME UP HITHER-SUPERNATURAL LIFTS AND SHIFTS.

Today In History: 06/01/1930 – The first diesel engine automobile trip was completed after a run of 792 miles from Indianapolis, IN, to New York City, NY.

Daily Reading: Genesis 13:5 to 15:21, Matthew 5:27 to 48, Psalm 6:1 to 10, Proverbs 1:29 to 33.

Amazing Fact: The world’s fastest airplane is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, flying at 2,193 miles per hour. It has held the record for nearly 40 years.

Quote: By the process of praying in the spirit, you transfer spiritual information and revelation into your spirit and they become a part of your life. Culled from GO IN THIS THY MIGHT by Dr. Paul Enenche.

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: Practical Love In Marriage (Part 2) [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 6 January 2019]

MEMORY VERSE: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 6 January 2019 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 6 January 2019)

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

INTRODUCTION:

In the previous lesson, we learnt about erotic/sexual love and friendship love as being crucial for a successful marriage. We shall further consider two other types of love that must be practiced in godly marriages. These are ‘affectionate’ love and ‘sacrificial/charitable love.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. Storge” – Affectionate love

2. “Agape” – Sacrificial/Charitable love

1. “STORGE” – AFFECTIONATE LOVE

Another Greek word for love is “storge”, translated as affectionate love .

It relates to natural, familial love that must be shown practically among couples, children and extended family members. (Genesis 13:8-9, Ruth 1:16)

It is the care and concern that binds families together do that no matter what external forces come against them, the unity of the group remains unbreakable. (Genesis 14:14-16; Genesis 34:1-7, 25-27; Exodus 2: 2-8). Even though suffering and heartache may come into their experience, storage love binds the family together and strengthens its ties (1Samuel 1:4-8). It is also a supportive love which must be demonstrated in the lines of losses or victory, failure, or success, sickness or sound health, sadness and joy, disappointment or achievement, etc.(Luke 8:41-42, 49-55). It creates a heaven for trust and safety in marriage.

2. AGAPE” – SACRIFICIAL/CHARITABLE LOVE

Agape is used to describe the love that is of and from God whose very nature is love itself: “God is love” (1John 4:8). He demonstrated His own love(agape) towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

Agape love is also used to describe our love for God (Luke10:27), a servant’s faithful respect to his master (Matthew 6:24), and man utmost love for his wife. God commands all husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25-31). Agape love is unconditional love which stands and remains when other types of love quits, and cares when there is no apparent reason to care.

It is beautifully described as charitable love in 1Corinthians 13:1-13. The agape love of God goes past surface, enabling us to look deep into the hearts of others and love them for whom God has made them to be despite the shortcomings or faults. It is love that seeks to give sacrificially (1John 3:16). This is the climax of love that holds the couples together forever “till death do them part”.

CONCLUSION

A marriage without the presence and commitment of Storge (support and care) and Agape love may be on the express lane to heartbreak.

QUESTIONS

1. What do you understand by affectionate love?
2. How important is sacrificial love in marriage?

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 30 December 2018, Lesson 18

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 6 JANUARY 2019 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?

MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 5 January 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Believe God and His Prophet

TOPIC: Believe God and His Prophet (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 5 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 18:19-27

MEMORY VERSE: “And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. – 2 Chronicles 20:20

The MESSAGE:

Micaiah told Ahab (the king of Israel) not to go into war for he would die. The other prophets assured Ahab of victory and safe return. Ahab did not believe in God’s prophecy and he died (2 Chronicles 18:1-34).

In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat believed God’s prophet and won a battle. According to the Scripture, a good sign that a prophet is from God is that whatever he prophesies will come to pass. Micaiah was hated and despised by King Ahab. His prophecies, to Ahab, were always unfavourable. Micaiah chose to remain unpopular with the king and popular with the Almighty God. He did not change or falsify his message to suit the listener. He chose to be the odd one out, but he knew that truth would prevail.

Naaman almost missed his miracle but for his servants who persuaded him to do as Elisha had told him. Naaman dipped himself in River Jordan seven times and leprosy was kicked out of his life. His skin became as that of a child.

Beloved, many of us have missed out on great miracles and our days of visitation just because we failed to believe God and His prophet. God’s word is infallible, true and sure. The Bible says that God watches over His word to fulfil it. To doubt the authenticity of God’s word is to doubt God’s omnipotence and unparalleled ability to do all things. That is why God judges and severely punishes unbelief and doubt. Similarly God’s prophets are His oracles, when you believe them you will prosper.

Some years ago, a male graduate attended the MFM headquarters Wednesday service. Though a graduate, he was jobless and poor. Life was really miserable for him. Everywhere he went, he kept experiencing disfavour and closed doors. He knew he had a spiritual problem but could not identify the cause or source. So, he ran to Jesus. As the service was going on that day, a word of knowledge from the Lord went out saying, “There is a man here. You jilted a lady you were courting when she did not do anything to offend you. Since then your life has been miserable. But right there where you are, the Lord is setting you free today”. The brother later testified that he felt a cold chill run through his entire being. That night, he also had a dream and saw the lady for the first time in several years. In one week, he got a visa as well as all the money he needed to travel abroad. His life and fortune changed in one week because he believed the prophet of God. Be wise.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
GOD DOESN’T CHANGE HIS WORD. IF HE HAS PROMISED YOU SOMETHING, BELIEVE THAT IT IS DONE BEFORE ITS EXISTENCE.

PROPHETIC WORD:
God will give you a divine surprise today.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Every unseen fire burning in my life, die, in the name of Jesus.
2. I uproot the tree of unbelief growing in my life with the fire of God, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
3. Dream acquired yokes in my life, break, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. My life, disobey the voice of enchanters, in the name of Jesus.
5. Let multiple chaos pursue my pursuers, in the name of Jesus.
6. Every citadel of frustration targeted against my life, break, in the name of Jesus.
7. Every conspiracy assigned to demote me, scatter, in the name of Jesus.

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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.

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