Topic: Painful But Profitable [DCLM Daily Manna 12 February 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee or to return from following after thee for whether thou goest I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God” (Ruth 1:16,17).

MESSAGE:

A country’s president had initially vied for the highest office in the land but failed at the first attempt. Four years later, he came out to vie for the same office and again he failed. Yet, he made a third attempt and did not succeed. When he now decided to try for the fourth time, some people felt there was no point in doing so for he appeared seemingly unelectable. But he was adamant, went through all the campaign rigours and at last succeeded. Talk of iron-cast determination.

In ancient Israel, the period of Judges was one of war and unrest. At this time, there was famine in Israel during which the man, Elimelech decided to go to sojourn in Moab, a Gentile nation, with his wife, Naomi and two sons. While in Moab, they married Moabite women. In the process of time, both the husband and the two sons died, leaving Naomi alone with her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah and without any children.

Information reached Naomi that the situation in her home country had improved as the Lord had visited His people. It was now time to go back home. She naturally appealed to her daughters-in-law to remain in the country Moab, remarry and raise families. After weeping for a while, Orpah decided to go back to Moab but Ruth clave to her mother-in-law. And in the most emotionally touching language she said “…whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God” (verse 16). And so both of them returned to Israel.

By going to Israel, Ruth would become a worshipper of the true God. She was to be chosen of God to establish the lineage that would produce the world’s Saviour. Where does your allegiance lie? How determined are you to follow Jesus to the end in spite of all odds?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A man’s decision will ultimately determine his destiny.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 4-6

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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: Seen by God [Our Daily Bread 12 February 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Bible in a Year: Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26–50

She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” – Genesis 16:13

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Genesis 16:7-14

My first pair of eyeglasses opened my eyes to a bold world. I’m nearsighted, meaning objects close up are sharp and defined. Without my glasses, however, items across a room or in the distance are a blur. At age twelve, with my first pair of eyeglasses, I was shocked to see clearer words on blackboards, tiny leaves on trees and, perhaps most important, big smiles on faces.

As friends smiled back when I greeted them, I learned that to be seen was as great a gift as the blessing of seeing.

The slave Hagar realized that as she fled from her mistress Sarai’s unkindness. Hagar was a “nobody” in her culture, pregnant and alone, fleeing to a desert without help or hope. Seen by God, however, she was empowered, in return, to see Him. No longer a vague concept, God became real to her, so real that she gave God a name, El Roi, which means “You are the God who sees me.” She said, “I have now seen the One who sees me” (Genesis 16:13).

Our seeing God sees each of us too. Feeling unseen, alone, or like a nobody? God sees you and your future. In return, may we see in Him our ever-present hope, encouragement, salvation, and joy—both for today and for our future. Praise Him today for this gift of amazing sight, to see the one true and Living God.

Today’s Reflection
Lord, I’m just one person in a big world, but I thank You for looking from on high and seeing me—so that I may see You.

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This message was written By Patricia Raybon [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Power of Missions

Topic: The Power of Missions (Open Heaven 12 February 2019)

Memorise: “That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.”- Psalm 67:2

Read: Psalm 67:1-7 (KJV)

1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.

7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Bible in One Year: John 7-8, Isaiah 37:30-38:6

Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday MESSAGE:

“Missions” refers to the means by which the Church of Jesus Christ proclaims the saving power of the gospel to all the nations of the world. It comprises of specific actions that bears witness to the good news of the salvation that Jesus Christ paid for when He shed His Blood on the cross of Calvary, died and rose again. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself commissioned all born again children of God to take the message of His gospel to the uttermost parts of the world, by the help of the Holy Spirit who directs, empowers and supports Christian missions. Declaring the power embedded in missions, Paul writes in Romans 1:16:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Jesus Christ came to reveal the power and personality of God through His exemplary teachings. He came to announce the coming of God’s Kingdom and to redeem a fallen humanity through His death on the cross. Though He came first to the Jews, the scope of His mission covered the whole human race, and this continues today through the Spirit-empowered witness of His Church. Jesus Christ reveals God in His own person, saying in John 1:18:

“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”

Also, John 14:9 says anyone who has seen Jesus has seen the Father. In john 10:30, Jesus further declares that He and the Father are one. Jesus came to provide free access to God. Through Him, all human beings, irrespective of color, race, language or culture have equal access by one Spirit unto the Father (Ephesians 2:18). The power of mission is further revealed in the fact that Jesus Christ came to redeem and save humanity from sin, as prophesied about Him in Matthew 1:21:

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

The ultimate power of Christ’s mission on earth is revealed in 1 John 3:8b, which says:

“for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”

He came to destroy the works of the devil through the salvation of souls, all-round healing, deliverance, breaking of yokes, and by miracles, signs and wonders. I therefore decree, that every work of the devil in your life shall be destroyed today by the power of God in the Name of Jesus.

Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday Action Point:

Pray for all mission fields of the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world: that the power of the Holy Spirit will bring to life the reality of the good news being proclaimed.

Also Read: Open Heaven 11 February 2019 – Bargaining with the Divine

Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday Hymn 15: Must I Go, and Empty-Handed

1. “Must I go, and empty-handed,”
Thus my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service give Him,
Lay no trophy at His feet?

Chorus:
“Must I go, and empty-handed?”
Must I meet my Savior so?
Not one soul with which to greet Him:
Must I empty-handed go?

2. Not at death I shrink nor falter,
For my Savior saves me now;
But to meet Him empty-handed,
Thought of that now clouds my brow.

3. O the years in sinning wasted;
Could I but recall them now,
I would give them to my Savior,
To His will I’d gladly bow.

4. O ye saints, arouse, be earnest,
Up and work while yet ’tis day;
Ere the night of death o’ertake thee,
Strive for souls while still you may.

Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Open Heaven 12 February 2019 Tuesday Daily Devotional.

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.