Topic: Always There For You [DCLM Daily Manna Sunday February 11th, 2018]

Text: Luke 7:11-18 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not” (Luke 7:13).

MESSAGE:

Once during Queen Victoria’s reign, she heard that the wife of a common labourer had lost her baby. Having experienced deep sorrow herself, she felt moved to express her sympathy. So she called on the bereaved woman one day and spent some time with her. After she left, the neighbours asked what the queen had said. “Nothing,” replied the grieving mother. “She simply put her hands on mine, and we silently wept together.”

From our passage, Jesus came with His disciples and much people to the city of Nain where He interrupted a funeral by raising the young man back to life. He had identified the mother of the deceased, who was a poor widow, telling her to ‘weep not’. Then, He stopped the procession and commanded the dead man to rise and he came back to life.

The compassion of Jesus was such a great comfort to many in His days. That He could remember a poor widow in the obscure city of Nain, underscores His willingness to identify with the poor and suffering citizens of His nation. He knew just how heartbroken this poor widow was, trying to cope with the double tragedy of losing a husband and an only son. The mourners around her could provide little comfort as their power was limited. They could only weep with her and not be able to help the situation of the bereaved family.

No matter what we are passing through today, we must remember that Christ is never too late. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). He is our Joy, our Comfort and Hiding Place in the day of trouble. Let us trust Him, for He never comes late. His promise never to leave or forsake us is ever true.

Thought For The Day: “...I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Bible Reading in a Year: Exodus 36-38.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Please do not prolong your salvation if you have not repented. Many are going home daily and tomorrow maybe too late.

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.

Topic: The three “ps” of Joseph! [Our Daily Manna ODM Sunday, February 11th, 2018]

Basic scripture: Genesis 37: 5-24

The life of Joseph can be divided under 3 “p’s.” And the Holy Ghost is going to use these 3 “p’s” to bless you in the next few days. The FIRST ‘p’- THE PIT, SECOND ‘P’ – POTIPHAR, THIRD ‘P’ – THE PRISON.

Today’s devotional emphasis is on the first ‘p’: THE EMPTY AND DRY PIT! In today’s scripture, his brothers put him in a PIT but his God Jehovah became his POTTER in that PIT! The PIT signifies humiliation/demotion – digging downwards! It means to be hidden or covered up and forgotten! It means others are blessed but not you! You are unseen and unrecognized.

It means the good things about you are hidden, but your weaknesses are magnified! It is the stagnation bus-stop! The PIT means working for others to eat! The PIT means others are rewarded for your efforts instead of you! Ah! That must end today in Jesus name! Note: The PIT was empty and dry! That speaks of a life of emptiness, dryness, lack, and nothingness! Hear this: the PIT is not your habitation or final bus-stop because whether your enemies like it or not, you are arriving at your promised land this year!

That is why David proclaimed, “ he brought me up also out of a horrible PIT, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings” (Psalm 40:2). Yes, the PIT is horrible! But I prophesy: He that brought David out of his PIT’S experience is bringing you out today! You will move from HORROR STREET to HERO AVENUE this year! Those planning to humiliate you this week and beyond shall go down for your sake!

Every PIT planted to bury and cover your glory and greatness shall catch fire this year in the Jesus name! Oh! Jehovah the GAME CHANGER shall overturn and upturn the ministry of PIT PRODUCERS from your life this year and beyond in Jesus name! I prophesy again: At the upcoming ASABA ANOINTING SERVICE (This Friday, February 16th 6 pm and Saturday 17th 8am), every satanic PIT producing depression in your life/ministry shall catch fire and expire! Their plan to TURN YOU FROM HERO TO ZERO (DEMOTION) will BACKFIRE this weekend and beyond as I lay hands on everyone present in Jesus name! Be there! You will testify! Pray seriously now!

The ASABA SPECIAL ANOINTING SERVICES Is This Friday 16th, 6pm And Saturday 17th, 8am. Theme is: “HERO TO ZERO ARROW: RETURN TO SENDER!” Venue is the CENOTAPH. I shall lay hands on everyone in AGREEMENT PRAYERS to begin the year! Call 08034907299 or 08033461818 for details.

Prayer Points: Take your best worship song to God.

• Thank God for today’s word and pray as you are led!
• LORD, I refuse to be HUMILIATED! EVERY SATANIC PIT, catch fire now in Jesus name. I refuse every DEMOTION PLAN concerning 2018.
• You satanic PIT DIGGERS, I shall not move from HERO to ZERO! Your plan to hide and cover my glory/greatness must scatter by thunder in Jesus name.
• Pray about the ASABA INTERNATIONAL ANOINTING SERVICE now! Pray about today seriously and any other issue(s) as led.

By Bishop (Dr) Chris E. Kwakpovwe (Cek)
Publisher/Writer Of ODM And

Rev (Mrs) Flora E. Kwakpovwe (Fek)
Co-Publisher/Writer Of ODM.

Topic: It Is Inside You [TREM’s Daily Sunday February 11, 2018]

“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”  2 Peter 1:3 (KJV)

All that pertains to life and godliness has been given to you. It is inside you. All that God had to do was to put it there and your part is to recognize it and appreciate it. The communication of your faith becomes effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing inside you. That is your own assignment! If you fail to recognize it, nothing happens. When Elisha said to the widow woman, what do you have in your house? The woman only remembered a pot of oil. When Elisha said go borrow vessels, he was saying to her, let me open your eyes because what you need is in your house. In other words, don’t let the environment dictate to you. Your environment will tell you it won’t work. Shut down and just obey my instructions.  And she began to pour and oil began to flow and she could pay her debt and live off the rest.

Gideon also never realized that he had it inside him. God came to him and said, “the Lord is with you thou mighty man of valour.” Gideon was still wondering, is he talking to me. God said to go in this thy might. In other words, you have something inside you. And Gideon became the man that blew the trumpet and the entire city followed him. This was a man that was hiding; he didn’t know it was inside him. It took a prophet to let him know it was there.

As a prophet, I come to let you know today, that you have what it takes to shake your world. You have what it takes to succeed and to do exploit. I challenge you to put it to work.  You will not die unsung.  The world will hear from you.

Further Reading: Philemon 1:6, Judges 6:1-23, 2 Kings 4:1-6

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Leviticus 11-12; Evening- Matthew 26:1-25

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 Proofs Of Passion For God [Seeds of Destiny Sunday February 11, 2018]

Scripture: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9

Thought For The Day: It does not matter what the devil has done against you, if he has not touched your prayer life, he has done nothing.

The greatest conspiracy of the enemy is the conspiracy against a person’s devotional life. The enemy always seeks to attack your prayer life, your study of the Word, and your praise and worship life.

That was the conspiracy against Daniel. The conspiracy was to stop him from praying; a decree was made to that effect (Daniel 6:6-9).
Sometimes, the devil would draw your attention to certain things that seem not to be working in your life in order to discourage you from praying, worshipping or studying the Word of God. What the devil is trying to do is to water down your relationship with God so that you do not pray, worship and study the Bible, but he will not succeed.

Beloved, there is no wasted prayer labour with God (2 Chronicles 15:7); your answer will come and your story will change. It does not matter what the devil has done against you, if he has not touched your prayer life, he has done nothing. But if the enemy succeeds over your devotional life, he has succeeded over your destiny.

Also, note that any assignment or job that has reduced your devotional life, your commitment in church, or hardens your conscience to do evil, is a satanic calculation to arrest your destiny, both physically and spiritually and send you to hell.

Remember this: It does not matter what the devil has done against you, if he has not touched your prayer life, he has done nothing.

Assignment (S):

1. Determine to pray, worship and study the Word of God despite confrontations.
2. Determine to pray until something happens; do not give up.
3. Start your day with prayer and the study of the Word before any other thing.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: FROM CONFRONTATION TO PROMOTION.

Prayer: O LORD, I have made up my mind to love, worship and serve You till the end of my life, no matter what. Let me experience Your wonders in my life, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

Daily Reading: Exodus 32:1 to 33:23, Matthew 26:69 to 27:14, Psalm 33:1 to 11, Proverbs 8:33 to 36
QUOTE: Your life of today is a product of your prayer of yesterday and your life of tomorrow is being determined by your prayer today. Culled PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER by Dr Paul Enenche.

Amazing Fact: Goats have rectangular pupils.

Today In History: 11/02/1826 – University College London was founded as University of London

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Sunday Service in 6 over-flooded services by 6:00am, 7:20am, 8:40am, 10:00am, 11:20am and 12:40pm tomorrow. Endeavour to come to Church with your friends and loved ones. God bless you.

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.

Topic: Fault Lines [Our Daily Bread 11 Sunday February, 2018]

Read: Acts 6:1–7, Bible in a Year: Leviticus 11–12; Matthew 26:1–25

They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread. Acts 6:6–7

An influx of refugees to our community has led to new growth in area churches. That growth brings challenges. Church members must learn how to welcome these newcomers as they adjust to a strange culture, new language, and different worship styles. All this change can create some awkward situations.

Misunderstandings and disagreements occur everywhere we find people. Church is no exception. If we don’t handle our differences in a healthy way, they can harden into divisions.

The early church in Jerusalem was growing when a dispute arose that broke along a cultural fault line. The Greek-speaking Jews (the Hellenists) had a complaint against those Jews who spoke Aramaic. The Hellenist widows “were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food” (Acts 6:1). So the apostles said, “Choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom” (v. 3). The seven chosen all had Greek names (v. 5). In other words, they were Hellenists, members of the group being neglected. They best understood the problem. The apostles prayed over them and the church thrived (vv. 6–7).

Growth brings challenges, in part because it increases interactions across traditional barriers. But as we seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we’ll find creative solutions as potential problems turn into opportunities for more growth.

Prayer: Father, help us to recognize the barriers that keep us from living in the unity You desire for Your church.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Insight

Spirit-filled people are needed when dealing with issues in the church. It was Spirit-filled men who got the call when a challenge arose within the new community of believers in Acts 6. When we think of the “filling of the Spirit” we may think of empowerment to speak about Christ or some other gospel-related witness. Yet the primary characteristic of those who were tasked with resolving the conflict surrounding the distribution of food was “to be full of the Spirit and wisdom” (v. 3). This situation called for those whose lives displayed the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23). Being Spirit-filled means being under the Spirit’s control. The Spirit helps us navigate situations that can get out of hand and be costly in terms of time and energy.

How can you help resolve problems that could impede the progress of the gospel? Arthur Jackson

This message was written By Tim Gustafson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Beyond What You Can Ask or Think [Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, Sunday January 11, 2018]

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all. – 1 Corinthians 14:18

Few things in the Bible have created more fuss than the issue of speaking in tongues. Churches have split over it. People have been persecuted for doing it. People have even been killed for it.

Who’s behind all the trouble? Satan himself. He’s so frightened of our ability to pray in tongues that he’s continually trying to steal it from us through persecution and strife.

You see, the devil knows (even if we don’t) that praying in tongues is the only way you and I can pray beyond what we know. It’s the tool God has given us to use to tap into the mind of the Spirit.

When we pray in tongues, we activate the Holy Spirit within us and He begins to teach us and enlighten us. If you want to see an example of what praying in tongues can do, look at the Apostle Paul. He said he prayed in tongues more than anyone in the whole Corinthian church and he was responsible for writing most of the New Testament!

Another example is the first church at Jerusalem. They didn’t yet have any of the New Testament to read. They couldn’t turn to Ephesians and find out what God’s plan was for them. They just had to pray in tongues until the revelation light of God dawned in their hearts. That’s all the equipment they had. So they used it and turned the world upside down.

Some years ago God began directing me to spend an hour a day praying in tongues. After I did it awhile, I began to talk to other Christians who’d been directed to do the same thing. God was speaking to believers all over the world to spend time praying in the spirit.

If you haven’t made a commitment to spend some time each day praying in tongues, make one now. Set aside all the disagreements and confusion the devil has stirred up about it and just say, “Lord, I’m going to do it. I don’t care what the devil says. I don’t care what any man says. I know You have plans for me that are so good my human mind hasn’t even conceived them—things that are beyond what I can ask or think. And by praying in the spirit, I’m going to receive them.”

Don’t let the distractions of the devil disturb you. Tap in to the mind of God. Speak forth His wisdom. Pray in the spirit today.

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 28:9-12

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: God Looks Inside [Andrew Wommack’s Daily Sunday February 11, 2018]

John 4:19, “The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.”

Text: John 4:4-26

This didn’t take any great discernment on the woman’s part. Jesus had just “read her mail”. He told her the most intimate details of her life. Anyone could have perceived Jesus was a prophet after something like that.

This woman suddenly realized that she was dealing with more than just a man. God was speaking to her. What was her reaction? She changed the subject. She brought up a doctrinal issue concerning the proper place to worship–anything to get Jesus’ attention off of her.

We all have a tendency to build walls of privacy around the intimate details of our lives. We are afraid to let anyone, especially God, look inside. But God already knows and He wants all of our heart.

Jesus brought this woman right back to the subject of her personal relationship with God. The place of worship or the forms of worship weren’t important. God was looking for people who would open their hearts–even the hidden parts–for Him to inhabit.

Likewise today, Satan tries to get us occupied with everything except the one thing that counts. God wants us to worship Him in spirit and truth. Anything less than that is not enough.

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).

Topic: His Timing Is Perfect [Billy Graham’s Daily Sunday February 11th, 2018]

. . . that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. — Romans 12:2

God has a plan for the life of every Christian. Every circumstance, every turn of destiny, is for your good. It is working together for completeness. His plan for you is being perfected. All things working together for your good and for His glory. As a young Christian, Ruth, my wife, wanted to be a missionary, as were her father and mother. But God had other plans for her life.

Changing circumstances revealed God’s will to her, and she was happy where God had placed her. So many of us ask God to change the circumstances to suit our desires, instead of us conforming our wills to His. Don’t let circumstances distress you. Rather, look for the will of God for your life to be revealed in and through those circumstances.

Prayer for the day: How often I want to run ahead of Your leading, Father. Let me trust You completely and realize that in the midst of all the events of this day, You are working out Your will for my life.

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.

Topic: Avoid The Ultimate Disappointment [Open Heavens 11 Sunday February 2018]

Memorise: “I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.” – Revelation 3:18

Read: Luke 13:24-30 (KJV)

24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 39-40, Romans 14:13-15:13

MESSAGE

In plain terms, disappointment is sadness caused by unmet expectations. Although it is disheartening when a person’s expectations are not met, it is much more grievous when the disappointment experienced is of the ultimate or irreversible type. For example, it could be disappointing for someone to miss a train or bus but much more disappointing if the missed train or bus happens to be the last one for the day, it simply means such a fellow is stranded. My prayer for you is that you will not experience what it is to be stranded ultimately in Jesus, Name.

Our Lord Jesus Christ counsels His church in today’s memory verse to do some things that would prevent us from experiencing the ultimate disappointment. He gave us this counsel because according to His promise, the Church is eventually expected to be with her Lord in eternity (John 14:1-3). It would therefore be a great disappointment, an ultimate one for that matter, if He returns and what we hear from him are the words of Luke 13:27:

“I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.”

This will not be your portion in Jesus’ Name. For this not to be your portion, you must take certain precautions. First, you must strive to enter in through the strait gate. This is not an easy adventure, and thankfully, the Lord Jesus Christ has put us on notice about this. He forewarned us that many shall not be able to enter in through this gate because of persecution, the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches (Matthew 13:21-22). The Lord Jesus Christ also said that those who will suffer the ultimate disappointment will be surprised at His verdict on them because their expectation would be to rceive his commendation, due to their closeness to the altar of God and the abundance of their activities in church. Matthew 7:22-23 says:

“22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

What a terrible disappointment this would be! In order not to be counted in the number of those who will experience this ultimate disappointment, let us watch and pray, and let us examine ourselves to see if we are actually in the faith. May the Lord grant you understanding in Jesus’ Name.

Action Point: Consider the counsel of the Lord in today’s memory verse and yield to the wisdom of His counsel.

hymn 5: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

1. I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

2. The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.

3. Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.

4. My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

5. Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Please do not prolong your salvation if you have not repented. Many are going home daily and tomorrow maybe too late.

Open Heavens 11th February 2018, 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.

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