Notable Voices and the Week in Review: January 05, 2019

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Every Pastor — Sam Rainer

It’s that time of year when people partake in the annual ritual of making well-intended promises. Most of them end up being broken by February. I also realize the presumptuous nature of this post—as if I could tell you what promises to make (and then inevitably break). However, I do believe every pastor should consider these ten resolutions. Perhaps they will get you thinking.

10 Exciting Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2018 — Facts & Trends

This past year brought numerous discoveries that supported biblical accounts and provided context for other scriptural knowledge. Here are 10 of the top discoveries from 2018.

7 Reasons Staff Teams Sometimes Fall Apart — Chuck Lawless

I’ve seen it in local churches, and I’ve seen it on the mission field. When I ask church leaders what they most struggle with, it’s not uncommon to hear that interpersonal relationship battles are the biggest problem. In fact, I know folks who walked away from their calling because the relational issues took too big a toll. Here are some reasons that teams so often fall apart:

How We Study the Bible Shapes Our View of God — Katie Orr

Why is it important to study the Bible? In this video, Katie breaks down that question and explains how Bible study and our understanding of the Bible affects every part of our life, but most importantly, our view of God.

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Congo’s electoral commission slams Catholic Church over remarks on poll

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Congo’s electoral commission slams Catholic Church over remarks on poll

The church, a powerful voice in the heavily Catholic nation, has called on the electoral commission to publish the true results in “respect of truth and justice”.

The church, which deployed some 40,000 electoral observers in all polling centres, cannot say publicly who the clear winner appears to be, as Congo’s regulations forbid anyone but the electoral commission to announce results.

 

The commission accused the church of violating the regulations.

Observers have reported multiple irregularities as this vast, mineral-rich Central African country voted for a successor to departing President Joseph Kabila.

This could be Congo’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960.

The ruling party loyalist whom Mr Kabila put forward as his preferred successor, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, already has said he expected to win, while polling before the election had top opposition candidate Martin Fayulu ahead.

The electoral commission’s statements on Friday were in a letter to the church and were confirmed by the commission’s president, Corneille Nangaa.

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In a separate statement, DR Congo’s ruling party called the church’s attitude “irresponsible and anarchist”.

International pressure is growing on Congo to restore internet service, blocked in an apparent attempt to calm election speculation,…

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Woman jailed after stealing handbag from worshipper in church

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Woman jailed after stealing handbag from worshipper in church

Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard how Victoria McKay, 28, and a co-accused carried out the theft at Sandy Row Methodist Church in the capital on 7th October last year.

A woman attending the Sunday service left her handbag unattended beside her chair while she went to get lunch being served.

 

When she returned her bag, containing her purse, cash and cards had vanished.

Police found and arrested the suspect and her male accomplice a short time after the pair was seen leaving the church by a witness.

She handed the bag and its contents to the police.

District Judge Paul Copeland told McKay she deserved to be imprisoned.

“It was mean, it was planned, it was a breach of trust,” he said.

“You are a convicted thief, a persistent thief and a remorseless thief.

“You took advantage of a trusting and innocent member of the public who was at a church service, a respectable individual who the right and expectation to trust those around her.

“But you weren’t there for any good reason, you were there to steal what you could, and that’s exactly what you did.”

While McKay has been sentenced to six months jail time, Mr Copeland agreed to release her on bail pending an appeal against the sentence.

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Christians called to honour marriage as 13 people apply online for divorce on Christmas Day

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Christians called to honour marriage as 13 people apply online for divorce on Christmas Day

They were among 455 online divorce applications submitted to HM Courts & Tribunals Service between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Graham Nicholls, director of Affinity – a network of evangelical churches said in a statement: “The idea that some relationships have come to an end this Christmas is a very sad reality for some.

 

“We all find living together as married couples challenging at times and sometimes this can be amplified during holiday periods, especially when we are in each other’s company for a longer time than normal.”

He said the Bible makes a case for fighting for marriages to work instead of opting for a divorce.

“We marry to be happy and when it stops making us happy we want to stop being married,” he said.

“This is the antithesis of the biblical model of sacrificial living for the other which ironically leads to true and deep mutual happiness.

“Another pressure on marriage is the expectation that divorce is always available as an option to resolve unhappiness in a marriage.

“In practice, a culture that supports marriage as a commitment for life does not imprison us but provides the security which gives great freedom to be open with our thoughts and feelings.”

On Christmas Eve, 26 people submitted divorce applications, there were 23 on Boxing Day and 77 on New Year’s Day.

“As Christians, I believe we need to uphold marriage as a lifelong covenant…

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Church mourns 5 children killed on way to Disney World

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Church mourns 5 children killed on way to Disney World

The children were travelling in a large passenger van from Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, on Thursday, according to Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Patrick Riordan.

A lorry and a passenger vehicle collided in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 and continued across the central reservation and into the path of another HGV and the church van, investigators said.

 

“Once those semis struck, they both caught fire,” Lt Riordan said during a news conference on Friday in Alachua, south of Gainesville.

He said a fifth vehicle came through and either struck people who had been thrown from the wreckage or debris. About 50 gallons of diesel spilled, worsening the fire that also damaged the road in spots.

At least eight people were taken hospital with injuries.

The Louisiana district office for the United Pentecostal Church said on Facebook that Karen Descant, wife of Pastor Descant, suffered multiple injuries. A pregnant woman was stabilised and another women suffered non-serious injuries. Four other children “all have injuries, but the medical staff feel that all of them will heal and recover.”

Kevin Cox, superintendent of the church district told CNN: “Please pray for the families who lost precious children, the other accident victims, all involved in the rescue efforts, and the church family. They will need our prayers in the coming weeks and months.”

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Winners’ Intercessory Prayer Guidelines 2019

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Winners’ Intercessory Prayer Guidelines 2019

Winners’ Intercessory Prayer Guidelines 2019

2019 I HAVE DOMINION Intercessory Prayer Guidelines By Bishop David Oyedepo

Also Read: 2019 Winners’ Personalized Prophetic Declarations By Bishop David Oyedepo

THANKSGIVING

  1. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for fulfilling the New Dawn prophetic word in our midst all through the year 2018 -1 Kings 8:15
  2. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for rewarding every faithful steward in this church all through the year 2018 – Revelation 22:12
  3. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the supernatural growth of this church all through the year 2018 – Psalm 127:1
  4. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the ear-tingling testimonies received in this Commission all through the year 2018 – Psalm 118:23
  5. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the continuous flow of the ‘right ward’, the ‘sent word’ and the ‘word in season’ all through the year 2018 – Psalm 68:11
  6. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the success of all the church growth operations of the year 2018 – 1 Corinthians 3:6
  7. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the establishment of our new converts all through the year 2018 – Ecclesiastes 3:14

SUPERNATURAL CHURCH GROWTH – A Covenant Platform for Dominion

  1. Father, in the name of Jesus, let this church experience Territory-Dominating order of growth this year, thereby retaining her as an ever-growing city without walls – Zechariah 2:4-5
  2. Father, in the name of Jesus, release new dimensions of revelation from our altar this year, causing abiding multitudes to flow into our churches worldwide, resulting in our established Dominion as a church – Ephesians 3:1-5/Isaiah 2:1-3
  3. Father in the name of Jesus, let there be Territory-Dominating signs and wonders in this church this year, thereby drafting influx of abiding multitudes into this church – Acts 9:34 35
  4. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be supernatural growth and replication of cells in this church this year, thereby Dominating the land before us – Exodus1:7
  5. Father, in the name of Jesus, confirm your word in all our services this year, thereby drafting Territory-Dominating and abiding multitudes into this church Isaiah 44:26
  6. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be ear-tingling testimonies in all our churches worldwide, resulting in the ingathering of Territory-Dominating and abiding multitudes this year – Act 5:12-15
  7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be supernatural multiplication of churches in this commission this year, as you establish the Dominion of this church across the globe – Jeremiah 30:19
  8. Father, let the Holy Ghost come down as a rushing mighty wind, drafting in Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church, all through this year – Numbers 11:33
  9. Father, let the Holy Ghost blow His whistle across our harvest field this year resulting in the ingathering of Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church – Isaiah 5:26
  10. Father in the name of Jesus, give us supernatural breakthroughs in our soul winning endeavors, both as individuals and in our partnerships this year, thereby empowering every Winner for Dominion – Daniel 12:3
  11. Father, in the name of Jesus, establish all our New Converts and New Members in this church this year as you turn them into active disciples of Christ. – John 4:29/39
  12. Father, in the name of Jesus, let every territory, where this church is yet to have an imprint, open up to the Dominion Prophetic agenda of this commission this year – Deuteronomy 2:36
  13. Father, in the name of Jesus, let Your angels take over our harvest field, drafting in Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church all through this year – Exodus 23:20
  14. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant wisdom to every soul winner in this Commission, resulting in the invasion of Territory-Dominating multitudes into our services all through this year – Proverbs 21:22

MEMBERSHIP

  1. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner grace for unwavering obedience, resulting in the full manifestation of the Dominion verdict of the year in the life of every member of this church – Deuteronomy 28:1
  2. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church, life-transforming encounters with the Word, thereby empowering each one of us Dominion this year – Psalm 126:1
  3. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church access to ‘the wisdom from above’, resulting in the manifestation of Dominion all through this year – Matthew 13:54
  4. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church, access to divine secrets, thereby empowering each one of us for Dominion on earth – Job 1:1-3/29:4
  5. Father, in the name of Jesus, let every member of this church desiring to be married, step into their marital destiny this year – Psalm 68:6
  6. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower the faith of every member of this church to exercise supernatural Dominion in our various endeavors this year. – Hebrews 11:33-34
  7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let everyone called barren in the Winners Family become a joyful mother of children this year – Psalm 113:9
  8. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner a new dimension of joy, thereby securing Dominion over sickness and diseases all through this year and beyond – Proverbs 17:72
  9. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue every member of this church with divine favor, thereby empowering each one of us for Dominion in our various endeavours this year – Esther 5:1-4
  10. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner, new dimensions of the anointing, thereby empowering us for Dominion as we scale new heights all through this year – Isaiah 61:1/4-7
  11. Father, in the name of Jesus, heighten the sensitivity of every Winner to the leading of the Spirit, thereby empowering every one of us for Dominion over all situations and circumstances of life. – Isaiah 48:21
  12. Father, in the name of Jesus, engrace every Winner for a tireless lifestyle of praise, thereby exercising Dominion over all our enemies – Psalm 149:3-9

KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP – A Vital Platform for Dominion

  1. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace for steadfastness in kingdom stewardship, resulting in release of Dominion order of testimonies this year – 1 Corinthians 15:58
  2. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every Winner for sustainable commitment to kingdom advancement endeavours thereby enthroning each one of us for Dominion this year – Acts 26:22
  3. Father, in the name of Jesus, ignite the zeal of the Lord in the heart of every Winner, so we can serve You into realms of Dominion this year. – Luke 19:17-19
  4. Father, in the name of Jesus empower the prayer life of every member of this church into realms of Dominion all through this year – Daniel 6:10
  5. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace not to give up before our Due Season in the pursuit of every kingdom agenda, thereby empowering us for Dominion in all facets of life – Galatians 6:9
  6. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every Winner for higher levels of sanctification, thereby making us fit for your use all through this year and beyond – 2 Timothy 2:21
  7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let the zeal of Your house consume all of our new converts this year, thereby empowering them for Dominion as active disciples of Christ – John 2:17
  8. Father, grant every member of this church, including all our New Converts, new dimensions of commitment to church services and fellowship, thereby going from strength to strength – Psalm 84:7
  9. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue every member of this church with new dimensions of passion for souls, thereby empowering us for Dominion this year -Daniel 12:3
  10. Father, in the name of Jesus, engrace every member of this church to live a kingdom priority lifestyle, thereby commanding Dominating in all spheres of life – Matthew 6:33/Daniel 12:3
  11. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every member of this church with joy and gladness in our stewardship so as not to miss our glorious rewards in life – Deuteronomy 28:47-48
  12. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace to serve you faithfully to the point of Dominion this year – Matthew 24:45-46.

LEADERSHIP

  1. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue our leaders at all levels in this Commission with wisdom from above for effectiveness in discharge of their responsibilities resulting in the growing Dominion of this church – Isaiah 33:6
  2. Father in the name of Jesus, order the steps of all our statutory bodies this year resulting in Territory-Dominating advancements in every congregation -Isaiah 48.17
  3. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant our pastors access to a new dimension of revelations, thereby attracting and establishing Territory-Dominating multitudes in all our churches this year – Mathew 24:28
  4. Father, in the name of Jesus, heighten the sensitivity of your servant, the Apostle over this commission, as he continues to lead this ongoing revival, resulting in growing Dominion of this church worldwide – Mark 6:2
  5. Father, in the name of Jesus, multiply the Anointing upon your servant, the Apostle over this commission, for growing global impact this year – Matthew 8:27 Jesus is Lord!

Jesus is Lord!

Bishop David Oyedepo
President,
Living Faith Church Worldwide, Inc.
Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota-Lagos.

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MFM January 2019: Power Must Change Hands Prayer Points & Programme LIVE

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MFM January 2019: Power Must Change Hands Prayer Points & Programme LIVE

MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLES MINISTRIES
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
POWER MUST CHANGE HANDS PRAYER PROGRAMME
COMMAND THE YEAR 2019
JANUARY 2019

Power Must Change Hands, popularly known as PMCH, is a special service held once a month at MFM Prayer City. This programme is held every FIRST saturday of each month from 7 AM to 12 PM WAT. PMCH is also broadcast LIVE on satellite tv and over the internet for people residing outside Lagos or the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

MFM January 2019: Power Must Change Hands Prayer Points & Programme

Praise and Worship
Scripture Reading – Psalm 91
Confession – Psalm 91

  1. This is the year the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. I take authority over this year, in the name of Jesus. I decree that all the elements of this year will cooperate with me. I decree that the elemental forces will refuse to cooperate with my enemies. I speak unto the sun, the moon and the stars; they shall not smite me. I pull down every negative energy planning to operate against my life this year. I dismantle any power uttering incantations to capture this year. I render such incantations and satanic prayers null and void. I retrieve this year out of their hands, in the name of Jesus. Spirits of favour, counsel, might and power, come upon me, in the name of Jesus. I shall excel this year and nothing shall defile me. I shall possess the gates of my enemies, in the name of Jesus.
  2. The Lord shall anoint me with the oil of gladness above my fellows. The fire of the enemy shall not burn me. My ears shall hear good news and I shall not hear the voice of the enemy. My future is secured in Christ, in the name of Jesus. God has created me to do some definite services. He has committed into my hands some assignments which He has not committed to anybody. He has not created me for nothing. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an agent of peace. I will trust Him in whatever I do and wherever I am. I can never be thrown away or downgraded. There will be no poverty of body, soul and spirit in my life this year. The anointing of God upon my life gives me favour in the eyes of God and man all the days of my life. I shall not labour in vain. I shall walk this year in victory and liberty of the spirit.
  3. This year, the Lord will make me a cheap winner and a candidate of uncommon testimonies, in the name of Jesus.
  4. This year, I receive daily bread, good seed to sow every time, and money to spend always, in the name of Jesus.
  5. This year, my life will advertise the glory of God, in Jesus’ name.
  6. I cancel all appointments with sorrow, tragedy and evil cry this year, in the name of Jesus.
  7. This year, I will encounter and experience a full-scale laughter on all fronts, in the name of Jesus.
  8. As from now on, blood-thirsty demons and robbers will flee at my presence, in the name of Jesus.
  9. Whether I am on the sea, in the air or on the road, the evil forces of the world will bow to my authority, in the name of Jesus.
  10. Anything I have waited for till now, shall be miraculously delivered to me this year, in the name of Jesus.
  11. My Father, make me and my family members completely immune to any form of sickness or disease this year, in the name of Jesus.
  12. This year, I put myself and members of my family into the protective, envelope of divine fire, in the name of Jesus.
  13. This year, I will do the will of God and I will serve God, in the name of Jesus.
  14. This year, I will have unconquerable victory, in Jesus’ name.
  15. This year, like clay in the hands of a potter, the Lord will make what He wants out of my life, in the name of Jesus.
  16. This year, the Lord will do with me whatever He wants, in the name of Jesus.
  17. This year, the Lord will make me the head and not the tail, in Jesus’ name.
  18. This year, every snare of the fowler assigned against me shall perish, in Jesus’ name.
  19. This year, I render the habitation of darkness assigned against me desolate, in the name of Jesus.
  20. This year, divine deposits shall settle in my life, in the name of Jesus.
  21. This year, I enter the covenant of favour, in the name of Jesus.
  22. This year, the anointing of success and fruitfulness shall rest on me, in the name of Jesus.
  23. This year, I will not be a candidate of sweating without result, in Jesus’ name.
  24. This year, all obstacles on my way of progress shall be dismantled, in the name of Jesus.
  25. This year, my God shall arise and my stubborn pursuers shall scatter, in Jesus’ name.
  26. This year, those who mock me in the past shall celebrate with me, in Jesus’ name.
  27. This year, my Goliath and Haman shall experience destruction, in the name of Jesus.
  28. This year, every power assigned to cut short my life shall die, in the name of Jesus.
  29. This year, my prayers shall always provoke angelic violence for my good, in Jesus’ name.
  30. This year, I shall speak and my words shall bring testimonies, in the name of Jesus.
  31. O thou, that troubleth the Israel of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, the God of Elijah shall trouble you today, in the name of Jesus.
  32. Every enemy of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
  33. O God, arise and uproot, anything You did not plant within the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, in the name of Jesus.
  34. Fire of revival, fall upon Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, in the name of Jesus.

Power Must Change Hands Programme

POWER UTTERANCES

  1. As I am here today, that which will make my favour unstoppable this year, shall come upon me by fire, in the name of Jesus.
  2. Anointing for overflowing and unending wealth, from above, this year, my life is available, enter, in the name of Jesus.
  3. Anywhere I go this year, as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so shall the mercy and favour of God surround my life, in the name of Jesus.
  4. By the blood of Jesus, this year, no dark power shall be able to close the gates of my favour, in the name of Jesus.
  5. O Lord, let known and unknown people compete to show me uncommon favour this year, in the name of Jesus.
  6. By the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, every hidden hindrance and obstacle to my prosperity and moving forward this year, shall be destroyed today, in the name of Jesus.
  7. Divine favour, divine protection, divine acceptance and divine mercy shall not depart from my life throughout the days of my life, in the name of Jesus.

PERSONAL PRAYERS – CONFESSION: PSALM 91

  1. O God arise, and uproot anything You did not plant, inside the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.
  2. O God, let the fire of revival, fall upon the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, in the name of Jesus.
  3. Fire of Pentecost, arise, let my helpers locate me by fire this year, in the name of Jesus.
  4. Ancestral chains of darkness, used to tie down the glory of my family, this year, you will no longer prosper in my life, catch fire now, in the name of Jesus.
  5. Every agenda of the wicked to suck the oil of my favour this year, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
  6. My glory, my glory, my glory, hear the word of the Lord, in this new year, you will not stay in the cage of darkness, in the name of Jesus.
  7. Powers, assigned to harm me this year, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
  8. Father, let the stronghold of the enemy over my life be broken by fire, in the name of Jesus.
  9. Powers, assigned to waste my good opportunities this year, die, in the name of Jesus.
  10. O God, arise and renew my glory this year, in the name of Jesus.
  11. I break the covenant of disappointment over my life, in the name of Jesus.
  12. Year 2019, hear the word of the Lord, you will not be my caldron, in the name of Jesus.
  13. O God, let the power of peace and progress, overshadow this nation, in the name of Jesus.
  14. O God, arise and give us God-fearing leaders, in the name of Jesus.

JANUARY 2019 COMMAND THE YEAR
7:00 am – 7:15 am Opening Prayers
7:15 am – 7:45 am Praise Worship
7:45 am – 7:50 am Opening Hymn
7:50 am – 8:05 am Testimonies
8:05 am – 8:15 am Hour of Personal Intercession
8:15 am – 8:30 am Choir Ministration
8:30 am – 10:30 am Message and Ministration
10:30 am – 11:00 am Offering and Closing

OPENING HYMNS

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
 To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who like Thee His praise shall sing
Praise Him, Praise Him,
Praise the everlasting King.

2. Praise Him for His grace and favour
To our fathers in distress;
Praise Him, still the same for ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless;
Praise Him, Praise Him,
Glorious in His faithfulness.

3. Fatherlike, He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows;
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes;
Praise Him, Praise Him,
Widely as His mercy flows.

4. Angels help us to adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him;
Dwellers all in time and space;
Praise Him, Praise Him,
Praise with us the God of grace

1. Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow’rfull hand;
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.

2. Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through,
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield
Be Thou still my strength and shield

3. When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me thro’ the swelling current,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee
I will ever give to Thee.

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TREM Devotional 5 January 2019 – Embrace The Love Of Christ

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Topic: Embrace The Love Of Christ [TREM Devotional 5 January 2019]

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 KJV

That is the summary of the love of God. He did not wait for you to clean yourself up, like the songwriter said, “Just as I am without one plea”. He took you in with all your mess. He knew it was totally impossible for you to clean yourself up, so He took the initiative. You did not beg Him, He chose to come. He knew that to redeem man, He has to come as a man, walk the earth and pay the price and He did it all. Why then are you still bent on paying for your sins?

Beloved, the very fact that you were born of a woman is all that made you a sinner and there is no way you can save yourself: so, quit trying. Accept the price that Jesus as paid and thank Him.

In actual fact, the refusal to accept the finished work of Calvary is the highest show of pride. That is because what your action is saying is that you can save yourself, which is totally impossible. No man can save Himself, that was why Jesus came. I challenge you today to stop struggling. Stop and embrace the love of Christ. Thank Him for loving you so much that He paid the price for you. Rejoice in what He has done and then go into all the world and share that love with the dying world.

There are so many out there who do not understand the fact that the price has been paid in full. They are running helter-skelter looking for a solution to sin. It is, therefore, your responsibility to show them the love of Christ. Be that channel through which the love of Christ will flow into your world.

Further Reading: Romans 5:1-8

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Gen. 13,14 / Evening-Matt.5:1-26

“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.

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Our Daily Bread 5 January 2019 Devotional – Transformed & Transforming

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Topic: Transformed & Transforming [Our Daily Bread 5 January 2019 Devotional]

Read: 2 Chronicles 33:9–17, Bible in a Year: Genesis 13–15; Matthew 5:1–26

Then he restored the altar of the Lord. . . and told Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. 2 Chronicles 33:16

Tani and Modupe grew up in Nigeria and went to the UK to study in the 1970s. Having been personally transformed by God’s grace, they never imagined that they would be used to transform one of the most deprived and segregated communities in England—Anfield in Liverpool. As Drs. Tani and Modupe Omideyi faithfully sought God and served their community, God restored hope to many. They lead a vibrant church and continue to run numerous community projects that have led to the transformation of countless lives.

Manasseh changed his community, first for evil and then for good. Crowned king of Judah at the age of twelve, he led his people astray and they did great evil for many years (2 Chronicles 33:1–9). They paid no attention to God’s warnings and so He allowed Manasseh to be taken prisoner to Babylon (vv. 10–11).

In his distress, the king humbly cried out to God who heard his plea and restored him to his kingdom (vv. 12–13). The now-reformed king rebuilt the city walls and got rid of the foreign gods (vv. 14–15). “He restored the altar of the Lord and . . . told Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel” (v. 16). As the people observed the radical transformation of Manasseh, so too were they transformed (v. 17).

As we seek God, may He transform us and so impact our communities through us.

Heavenly Father, transform our lives that we may be used by You to bring transformation to others.

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Your transformation by God brings transformation to others.

INSIGHT
Second Kings 21:1–18 parallels 2 Chronicles 33:1–20, but the version in 2 Kings curiously omits Manasseh’s repentance. Both accounts share how Manasseh rebuilt the obscene shrines his father Hezekiah had destroyed, desecrating God’s holy temple and sacrificing his own son. Second Kings prophesies Jerusalem’s coming judgment (21:10–15), while 2 Chronicles shows us a larger story—the fulfillment of that prophesy and God’s hand in bringing Judah’s worst king to eventual repentance (33:10–17).
Tim Gustafson

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Seeds of Destiny 5 January 2019 Devotional – Supplication for A Lift and Shift In Life

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Topic: Supplication for A Lift and Shift In Life [Seeds of Destiny 5 January 2019 Devotional]

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

Thought For The Day: When people are desperate for God, they express it at the place of prayer.

It has been confirmed that there are demands for supernatural liftings and shifting in life. God is interested in lifting His children, but not many people are lifted by God because not everyone meets the demands for supernatural lifting. Now, one of the demands of lifting and shifting in life is supplication.

Supplication is done at the place of prayer; desperation leads to supplication. When people are desperate for God, they express it at the place of prayer.

Now, let me give you two key thoughts on supplication:
i. Prayer changes people more than it changes things.
People think that the purpose of praying is just to change a situation but the man who prays is changed by his prayer (Luke 9:29).

ii. Supplication and intercession would lead to intensification, magnification and amplification.
This means, your life cannot remain little if you know how to pray. Jacob prayed until he was changed from being Jacob to becoming Israel (Genesis 32:28). Jacob is a person, but Israel is a nation. Jacob is a capacity and Israel is also a capacity; Jacob is an individual capacity while Israel is a nation’s capacity. A change in capacity happens at the place of prayer.

My Counsel is, first, be specific in prayer. Jacob made up his mind not to let God go until He had blessed him (Genesis 32:26). Second, refuse to quit until the answer comes (Genesis 32:26).

Beloved, if you are specific in prayer and you refuse to quit or give up on God, you will surely experience a lift and shift in life.

Remember this: When people are desperate for God, they express it at the place of prayer.

Assignments:

  1. Make up your mind to pray continually.
  2. Depend on God at the place of prayer for a lift and shift in life.

Prayer: O Lord, pour on me the Spirit of grace and supplication in Jesus’ Name (Zechariah 12:10).

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

Today In History: 05/01/1933-In California, construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began.

Daily Reading: Genesis 11:1 to 13:4, Matthew 5:1 to 26, Psalm 5:1 to 12, Proverbs 1:24 to 28.

Amazing Fact: The world’s largest passenger plane is the Airbus A380. It is a double-decker four-engine jetliner. It made its first flight on April 27, 2005.

Quote: It pays to be near God and it costs to be far from Him. Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr. Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Destiny Recovery service tomorrow by 9:00 am at the Glory Dome, the Lord’s Garden, Airport Road, Abuja.

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.

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