Topic: Don’t Give Room to Fear [TREM Devotional 17 January 2019]

“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, be not afraid, only believe.” Mark 5:36 KJV

What the devil works with is fear; that is why the Bible is full of ‘fear not’. If there was nothing to fear, God won’t tell you not to fear because once fear arises, faith goes out of the door. Fear is the weapon the devil uses, that is what he introduced in the garden. God called Adam and said to him ‘where are you?’ Adam’s reply is ‘I was afraid’. Child of God, I come to tell you not to give room to fear.

Fear not when the situation seems to persist or when it seems to be getting worse. Fear not when your meal barrel seems to be running dry. Fear not when your creditors come. Fear not when it looks as if the job or the business is not coming. Fear not when it seems as if you are ageing and husband is not coming. When you are going into an examination or when you are going to submit your LPO, don’t be afraid. The Bible says that the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof. The people you are going to meet are under God. Have you not heard that the heart of the king is in His hands and He will direct him to wherever He wants just like a river?

Let me tell you a secret you don’t know; you are in the company of those who have the greatest advantage, the exclusive few that God has gathered together. Opportunities abound around you. So, fear not!

Another reason why you should fear not is that you have the Word of God in you. Stand on the Word and keep standing until your testimony manifests. Don’t give up too easily. Keep on standing on the Word. The problem with us is that we approach God as if He is a man. He is not a man! He is God! He will come through for you.

Further Reading: Isaiah 41:10-14, Proverbs 21:1.

Daily Bible Reading: Morning-Gen 41-42 / Evening Matt:12:1-23

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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.

MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 17 January 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Beware Of Mammon

TOPIC: Beware Of Mammon (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 17 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: John 12:1-8

Bible In One Year: Genesis 39-40; Matthew 12:1-23

MEMORY VERSE: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” – 1 Timothy 6:10

The MESSAGE:

Even before Judas betrayed Jesus, his lifestyle and ways had shown he was recalcitrant and unChrist-like. Jesus knew that Judas’ ways were not right and that Judas would betray Him. He discerned Judas’ double-faced and hypocritical attitude in John 12. Mary, Lazarus’ sister had taken a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed Jesus’ feet, wiped His feet with her hair and the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. But Judas said, “why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarius and given to the poor. This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it”.

Though he followed Jesus like other disciples, listened to His teachings and saw His exemplary character like others, Judas never imbibed nor imitate Jesus in any way. His motives were ulterior and bad, his ways were not right and his lifestyle was ungodly. He gave place to the devil and chose to be a child of perdition. Jesus pronounced woe on Judas and said it was better that he was not born. Isn’t it a surprise that someone with a terrible character like Judas’ will be found among Jesus’ disciples? Jesus’ words to the Father in John 17:12 explains this: :While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled”. Judas, by his choice, became a child of perdition.

The love of money is the root of all evil. Beware of the lure and trap of mammon. Judas fell into the trap of mammon and lost his ministry, status and destiny as a disciple or apostle of Jesus. Little foxes spoil the vine. As Christians, the Bible admonishes us to always examine our ways and be sure we are in faith. If Judas had been examining his ways, perhaps he would have retraced his steps. From stealing the common purse in his custody, he graduated to selling his Master for 30 pieces of silver. The love of money, indeed, is the root of all evil. The things human beings who are slaves to mammon have done and are still doing to get money inordinately are unprofitable. Judas made a wrong choice. He gave place to the devil and ruined his career and destiny. Another man took his office. This will not be your portion, in the name of Jesus.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING. IT WILL BUY YOU BED BUT WILL NOT GET YOU SLEEP.

PROPHETIC WORD:
Money will not take the place of God in your life and lead you to hell.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Spirit of mammon, my life is not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
2. I overcome the lure and trap of mammon, in the name of Jesus.
3. No one shall pluck me out of the hand of the Lord, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. I will not lose my life and ministry to mammon, in the name of Jesus.
5. I disconnect my life and destiny from the hold of mammon, in the name of Jesus.
6. Father, I will not betray you for filthy lucre, in the name of Jesus.
7. I refuse to be a spiritual misfit and I will not disappoint the Lord, 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: Gateway through Prayer [DCLM Daily Manna 17 January 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Acts 10:9-26 (KJV)

Key Verse: “On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour.” (Acts 10:9).

MESSAGE:

When God is about to call a person to the discharge of a special duty, He often, in a special manner prepares him. Paul was converted on the way to Damascus when he was blinded by divine glory that shone from above. When Ananias was called to find him, he was told: “…behold, he prayeth” (Acts 9:10,11). How badly he needed that to be able to fulfil the ministry he was about to receive from the Lord.

In our text, the Lord was about to open a great door for the Gentiles to come into the Kingdom through the hearing of the gospel. Having decided to use Apostle Peter, the Spirit nudged him to retreat to a secluded roof top to pray. Peter obeyed, not knowing that some gentle enquirers were coming their way. It was necessary for him to pray in this manner as directed by the Spirit so that his witness and preaching might be under the fresh influence and anointing of the Holy Spirit.

If we must be useful in the Kingdom, we must always heed His calls to Christian separation and prayer. God cannot accomplish much with us if we are not totally dependent upon Him in constant prayer and intercession. Though David said: “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray…” (Psalm 55:17), God’s call to prayer or intercession can come any time in between. We are to be sensitive to the nudging of the Holy Spirit and yield our lives and time to labour in prayers for the never dying souls of sinners around us. Pray that God will find you dependable in this regard.

Thought For The Day: Prayer, our first and necessary duty.

Bible Reading In One Year: Exodus 1-4

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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: The Chosen Intercedes [Open Heavens for Teens 17 January 2019]

Memorise: “Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before Him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.” – Psalm 106:23

Read: Psalm 106:20-24 (KJV)

Bible In One Year: Genesis 41, Matthew 13:1-32

MESSAGE:

To intercede is to stand in the gap and speak or pray for other people. When you are a child of God, you should love your neighbor as you love yourself. This love will then make you an intercessor for that fellow.

Many Christians are missing out on their duties to pray for others.

“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.”

In the above passage, God looked for someone amongst the Christians who interceded, but He found none. This means that some people will be destroyed if we do not pray for them.

When you see some of your mates committing sin, instead of judging them, pray for them. It could be your prayers that will bring them to know Christ. Pray for your friends, pray for your teachers, pray for your school, pray for your parents, pray for your siblings. Your prayers are very important in ensuring that some people do not suffer.

Key Point:

Every time you pray for yourself, ensure you pray for someone else too.

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 11:

1. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus,
   Ye soldiers of the Cross!
   Lift high His royal banner,
   It must not suffer loss.
   From victory unto victory
   His army shall He lead,
   Till every foe is vanquished,
   And Christ is Lord indeed.
2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
   The solemn watchword hear;
   If while ye sleep he suffers,
   Away with shame and fear.
   Where’re yeah meet with evil,
   Within you or without,
   Charge for the God of battles,
   And put the foe to rout.
3. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!
   Stand in His strength alone;
   The arm of flesh will fail you,
   Ye dare not trust your own.
   Put on the gospel armour,
   And watching unto prayer;
   Where duty calls, or danger,
   Be never wanting there.
4. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!
   The strife will not be long;
   This day the noise of battle,
   The next the victor’s song.
   To him that overcometh
   A crown of life shall be;
   He with the King of glory
   Shall reign eternally.

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.

Open Heaven 17 January 2019 Prayer Points on Today – Fulfilling the Law of Christ

Fulfilling the Law of Christ

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for the gift of Your Holy Spirit to Your church.

Also Read: Open Heaven 17 January 2019 Daily Devotional

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

3.Father, baptise me in Your Holy Spirit, and grant me utterance to speak in other tongues, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, please, fill me (afresh) to the brim with Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, empower me by Your Holy Spirit, to be Your witness in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, give me the grace not to do anything that will grieve the Holy Spirit, with whom my salvation has been sealed, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, please, quicken and renew my spirit, soul and body, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, as many who are yet to know and accept You as their personal Lord and Saviour, please, send Your word of salvation to them today, and save their souls, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, renew Your anointing, power and strength, in the life of Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

13.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

14.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus name.

Open Heaven 17 January 2019 Prayer Points on Today – Fulfilling the Law of Christ

Topic: The Commitment of No Return [Seeds of Destiny 17 January 2019 Devotional]

Scripture: O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. Daniel 3:16-18.

Thought For The Day: Being committed to God to the point of no return is refusing to serve the devil even if God seems not to meet your needs temporarily.

We live in a world where satan sets different things before God’s children as distractions in their lives in order to make them turn back from following God like Lot’s wife (Genesis 19:26). The intention of God for His children is for them to serve Him to the end.

It was God’s servant, Bishop David Oyedepo, who once told God, ‘God, when we arrive eternity and I realize that there is no heaven, anywhere You go, I will follow You.’ This is a practical example of a commitment of no return. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were committed to God in this way. When they were confronted with the choice of bowing down before the graven image of king Nebuchadnezzar or face the danger of being thrown into the fiery furnace, they made up their minds that even if God would not deliver them, they would not bow before the image of the king (Daniel 3:16-18). This is what God expects from the life of every Child of His.

Beloved, being committed to God to the point of no return is refusing to serve the devil even if God seems not to meet your needs temporarily; it is refusing to serve the devil as an option to serving God in the face of the trials and challenges of life (Job 1:18-22). Being committed to God to the point of no return is the refusal to look back no matter what happens (Luke 9:62). A person who is committed to God to a point of no return does not have the phone number of a former sinful partner.

My counsel is, make up your mind never to look back from following God.

Remember this: Being committed to God to the point of no return is refusing to serve the devil even if God seems not to meet your needs temporarily.

Assignments:

1. Read the full account of the story of Lot’s wife and make up your mind never to turn back from following God (Genesis 19:1-26).
2. Make up your mind to follow God even in times of challenges, trials or temptations (Daniel 3:16-18).

Prayer: O Lord, I receive the grace for be fully committed to You. Help me Lord, to follow You at all seasons of my life in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DEDICATION (PART 2).

Today In History: 17/01/1871 – Andrew S. Hallidie received a patent for a cable car system.

Daily Reading: Genesis 35:1 to 36:43, Matthew 12:1 to 21, Psalm 15:1 to 5, Proverbs 3:21 to 26.

Amazing Fact: You see with your brain, not your eyes.

Quote: When a man is disconnected from his root, he is disconnected from the grace that flows from his root. Culled from 21 FOOLISH THINGS PEOPLE DO 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: Worshiping with Questions [Our Daily Bread 17 January 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Genesis 43–45; Matthew 12:24–50

I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. – Psalm 13:5

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Psalm 13:1-6

It’s not uncommon during a long (or short!) trip for someone in a group of travelers to ask, “Are we there yet?” or “How much longer?” Who hasn’t heard these universal queries coming from the lips of children and adults eager to arrive at their destination? But people of all ages are also prone to ask similar questions when wearied because of life challenges that never seem to cease.

Such was the case with David in Psalm 13. Four times in two verses (vv. 1–2), David—who felt forgotten, forsaken, and defeated—lamented “How long?” In verse two, he asks, “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts?” Psalms that include lament, like this one, implicitly give us permission to worshipfully come to the Lord with questions of our own. After all, what better person to talk to during prolonged times of stress and strain than God? We can bring our struggles with illness, grief, the waywardness of a loved one, and relational difficulties to Him.

Worship need not stop when we have questions. The sovereign God of heaven welcomes us to bring our worry-filled questions to Him. And perhaps, like David, in due time our questions will be transformed into petitions and expressions of trust and praise to the Lord (vv. 3–6).

Today’s Reflection
Lord, thank You that I don’t have to stop worshiping when I have questions; I can worship You with my questions.

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This message was written By Arthur Jackson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]