Topic: The Verdict Is Yours [TREM Devotional 19 February 2019]

“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 KJV

What is the verdict? In law, it is the finding of a court jury concerning a matter submitted for their judgment. In other words, when you submit your case to a jury, whatever they decide is the verdict. Verdict, therefore, is a judgment or a decision. And when you look at the synonyms, it means: the answer, the conclusion of the matter, decision, decree and deduction. It means the finding, ruling and the sentence passed.

Beloved, becoming all that God has ordained for you in Christ is determined by your own verdict. What you decide is what will happen. God is not the one holding you back. Neither does the devil have the authority to hold you back. It is what you decide that matters.

In 1 Samuel 30, the Bible tells us that the marauding Amalekites came, ravaged the camp of David and took his family, his resources and everything. They became so discouraged that they all began to cry. David also cried until there were no more tears in his eyes. But after crying, David encouraged himself in the Lord. Child of God, tears will not take you anywhere. Of course, there is nothing wrong in weeping, so long as weeping does not keep you down. After all, Jesus wept! He is the author and finisher of our faith, yet He wept. So crying is not the issue. The issue is when you finish crying what do you do?

David encouraged himself in the Lord and asked for the ephod in order to get the mind of God concerning the matter. And the moment he got the mind of God, he pursued, overtook the Amalekites and recovered all that the enemy stole. David knew that the verdict belonged to him. You will recover all! Nothing will be left in the enemy’s camp that belongs to you.

Further Reading: 1 Samuel 30:1-19, Joel 2:25-27

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Leviticus 25; Evening- Mark 1:23-45

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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: Obedience Is Paramount [DCLM Daily Manna 19 February 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Exodus 9:13-26 (KJV)

Key Verse: “He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants and his cattle flee into the houses” (Exodus 9:20).

MESSAGE:

Many years ago, the steamer “Portland”, left harbour indicating a stormy weather. The port agents advised all vessels not to sail out. But the captain of the “Portland” did not take heed. He told the keeper of the lighthouse to keep the light brightly burning that night. But just outside the harbour, the vessel was brought down by a mighty storm and no one on board ever came back. The captain ignored the clear warning.

In our text today, God determined to deliver the nation of Israel, pronounced the plague of hail and graciously advised Pharaoh and his people to send for their servants and cattle out of the field so that they might be sheltered. Pharaoh and many of his people despised God’s word and paid dearly for it. Only those among his servants that hearkened to the warning escaped God’s judgment.

God’s order must be obeyed if we are to stay safe. Anything short of this is a disaster waiting to happen, because delayed and partial obedience are twin brothers of disobedience with dire consequences. Saul’s attitude to the command of wipe out the Amalekites completely cost him the throne. God demands outright, prompt and total obedience from us.

There are people who run from one mountain, prayer house and miracle service to another while they are walking in clear disobedience to God’s instructions. There is no prayer or anointing that can cancel divine laws because God prefers obedience to sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22).

Our response to God’s warning will determine our destiny. Unfortunately, many despise God’s warning to their own peril. Why not cast away pride and self-conceit and run to the Lord in simple faith and obedience.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Wholehearted obedience to God eminently brings forth His blessings.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 7-8

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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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

Topic: Activity – The Secret of Vitality [Seeds of Destiny 19 February 2019 Devotional]

Our anchor Scripture clearly reveals that idleness is key to decadence; slothfulness is the pathway to sickness. This means, being active or functional in life is a key to healthy living. To function or to be active in service is to dwell in health.

SCRIPTURE: By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through” Ecclesiastics 10:18.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Slothfulness is the pathway to sickness.

Our anchor Scripture clearly reveals that idleness is key to decadence; slothfulness is the pathway to sickness. This means, being active or functional in life is a key to healthy living. To function or to be active in service is to dwell in health.

Slothfulness is the cause of decay. Physically, when a building is not put to use, it begins to decay and dilapidate. The Bible makes it clear that our body is the building or the temple of the living God. ‘Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…’1 Corinthians 6:19a.

This implies that when the body is deficient in function or work, it is prone to affliction. Any life that is not dynamic becomes problematic. Dynamism is necessary for the vitality of life. A life that is dynamic is a life that is energetic. This is why some people begin to look older than their age after their retirement from active service. When people retire from active service and they are not engaged, they begin to complain of all manner of sicknesses, ranging from hypertension to stroke, because their physical bodies are not being engaged.

Beloved, anything that expels you from functioning has exposed you to affliction. Never be comfortable with idleness because idleness of the body attracts affliction to the body. But that shall not be your portion in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: Slothfulness is the pathway to sickness.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Keep off from anything or anyone that wants to stop you from functioning.
2. Determine to be fully engaged and active.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE (PART 4).

PRAYER: Lord, deliver me from every spirit of laziness, weakness and lethargy. I connect to Your strength, energy and vitality to function well in my life’s assignment, O Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

DAILY READING: Leviticus 7:28 to 9:6, Mark 3:31 to 4:25, Psalm 37:12 to 29, Proverbs 10:5

AMAZING FACT: Dolphins sleep with one eye open.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 19/02/1878 – Thomas Alva Edison got the patent for the phonograph.

QUOTE: Your work determines your worth. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.

DO NOT FORGET TO ATTEND: The Power Communion Service by 5:30pm tomorrow at the Glory Dome, Airport Road, Abuja. God bless you as you come.

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.

Rhapsody of Realities 19 February 2019 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Be Exemplary

Topic: Be Exemplary

…but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:12).

The summation of the Spirit’s admonition through the Apostle Paul in our opening verse above is for us to be exemplary. Don’t be the Christian whose behaviour and lifestyle are questionable. Some people’s uncommendable behaviour could be in the way they treat other people; be it their staff, colleagues or even their superiors; their character and behaviour aren’t Christ-like.

In your life, make up your mind to please the Lord always and in all things, and you’ll walk in the fullness of His blessings. It’s still early in the year; do a review; if your manner of life is inconsistent with the Word, make a change, so you’ll experience the glory of God’s Spirit in your life as you should!

Be sure that your mind is clean; your thoughts are clean. Have pure desires and motives. Renew your mind with the Word, and be sure that your affections, choices, and decisions are in line with the Word. Be a true Christian, in heart and in action. Use the Word to check your actions, motives, thoughts, and desires.

The Scriptures have been given to us to build, train, instruct, and correct us in the life and way of righteousness: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Let God’s Word guide you; give yourself wholly to it and it’ll transform your life and help you form the right character and mindset and get rid of all the wrong stuff.

Jesus said, “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you” (John 15:3). The Word purifies and sanctifies. Even now, that’s going on in your life; the Word is cleansing you and taking you to a higher level of glory. Make up your mind to live the true Christian life and express the righteousness of God in all things and every place.

CONFESSION
My life is for the glory of God; I’m called to show forth His praise and express His righteousness on earth. I’m a light in a dark world, living out the divine life that I have in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 1:10 AMPC; 1 Peter 1:14-16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 4:1-20 & Leviticus 15

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 15:29-39 & Genesis 50

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Rhapsody of Realities 19th February 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

Topic: Say No To Suicide [Open Heavens for Teens 19 February 2019]

Memorise: “Thou shall not kill.” – Exodus 20:13

Read: Acts 1:16-20

16 Brethren, he said, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold by the lips of David, about Judas who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.

17 For he was counted among us and received [by divine allotment] his portion in this ministry.

18 Now this man obtained a piece of land with the [money paid him as a] reward for his treachery and wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle [of his body] and all his intestines poured forth.

19 And all the residents of Jerusalem became acquainted with the facts, so that they called the piece of land in their own dialect–Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.

20 For in the book of Psalms it is written, Let his place of residence become deserted and gloomy, and let there be no one to live in it; and [again], Let another take his position or overseership.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 1-2, Mark 3:1-21

MESSAGE:

With the recent news of teenagers being under the demonic oppression of suicide, it is important that we discuss suicide. Suicide is intentionally causing one’s own death. The thought of suicide is a demonic one and should not be allowed in your mind at all. You must counter such thoughts with prayers and visits to a God fearing counsellor. Make sure you talk to someone about it. If you are under any demonic pressure of such, I rebuke that evil spirit to loose its hold over your life now in Jesus’ name. You shall not die. Every plan of untimely death for you is cancelled now in Jesus’ name. Anyone taking cigarette or alcohol is also attempting suicide. This is slow suicide.

Eternal hell is the dwelling place for those who commit suicide. Do you know that the devil deceives some people into thinking that what they are going through is the highest form of suffering, and they should end it all and go to rest in death? But the Holy Bible says there is no rest for the wicked. Instead of rest, they will find themselves in burning hell; this time the suffering and pain will be forever. Say no to suicide, every life is precious to God.

Action Point:

Reach out to someone you know who is going through a tough time and show them the love of God today. Your action may just save a life from the hands of the devil.

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 10:

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
   All our sins and griefs to bear!
   What a privilege to carry
   Everything to God in prayer!
   O what peace we often forfeit,
   O what needless pain we bear,
   All because we do not carry
   Everything to God in prayer!
2. Have we trials and temptations?
   Is there trouble anywhere?
   We should never be discouraged;
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
   Can we find a Friend so faithful?
   Who will all our sorrows share?
   Jesus knows our every weakness,
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
   Cumbered with a load of care?
   Precious Savior, still our refuge,
   Take it to the Lord in prayer.
   Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
   In His arms He’ll take and shield You;
   You wilt find a solace there.

Daily Devotional for Teen’s 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.

Topic: Shelve Them and Move On [Our Daily Bread 19 February 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23–45

Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. – Proverbs 15:31

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Proverbs 15:30-33

I’m reminded of some wise advice a radio broadcaster friend once gave me. Early on in his career, as my friend struggled to know how to deal with both criticism and praise, he felt that God was encouraging him to shelve both. What’s the essence of what he took to heart? Learn what you can from criticism and accept praise. Then shelve both and humbly move on in God’s grace and power.

Criticism and praise stir in us powerful emotions that, if left unchecked, can lead to either self-loathing or an overinflated ego. In Proverbs we read of the benefits of encouragement and wise counsel: “Good news gives health to the bones. . . .Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding” (15:30, 32).

If we’re on the receiving end of a rebuke, may we choose to be sharpened by it. Proverbs states, “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise” (v. 31). And if we’re blessed with words of praise, may we be refreshed and filled with gratitude. As we walk humbly with God, He can help us learn from both criticism and praise, shelve them, and then move on in Him (v. 33).

Today’s Reflection
Father God, thank You for the gift of praise and criticism. As I humbly surrender to You, may I grow and be sharpened by both.

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This message was written By Ruth O’Reilly-Smith [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]