Topic: The Almightiness of God [Seeds of Destiny 8 December 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27

Thought For The Day: God can do, undo, overdo, extra-do, and mega-do anything beyond human comprehension; where man stops is where God starts.

We serve the only Almighty God that acts beyond the boundaries and limits of men. God can do, undo, overdo, extra-do, and mega-do anything beyond human comprehension; where man stops is where God starts. In Ephesians 3:20, the Bible says, Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

This confirms the fact that God can do greater things beyond our imagination in order to show His Almightiness. So, any person, nation or situation playing with God does not understand Who God is.

Now, what are the dimensions of the Almightiness of God?

1. The conversion of absolute impossibilities to limitless possibilities.
We serve the God who dares the impossible and does the unthinkable. He performed the miracle of creating a highway in the Red Sea, the miracle of providing water from the rock for about three and a half million people to drink for forty years. He is an impossibility Specialist.

2. The discharge of drastic judgment
God manifests His Almightiness in the discharge of drastic judgment.

Beloved, in order to see the Almightiness of God, absolute surrender to Him and His Will is the key. When we come to the point where we totally give God the space to move, then He will move.

Remember This: God can do, undo, overdo, extra-do, and mega-do anything beyond human comprehension; where man stops is where God starts.

Assignments:

1. Remove doubt and unbelief totally from your operations with God.
2. Surrender your life to God and allow Him to do His work in your life.

Prayer: Lord, I surrender my life totally to You. I reject every spirit of doubt and unbelief. Do what only You can do in my life and take all the glory, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

For Further Understanding, Get This Message: The Almightiness Of God
Quote: God can bring inexhaustible supplies out of unexpected sources.
Culled from ACCESS TO ALL POSSIBILITIES by Dr Paul Enenche

Daily Reading: 1 Chronicles 5:18 to 6:8, Acts 26:1 to 32, Psalm 6:1 to 10, Proverbs 18:20 to 21.

Amazing Fact: Koalas and primates are the only animals with unique fingerprints.

Today In History: 08/12/1955 – The Flag of Europe was adopted by Council of Europe.

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Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

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TOPIC: Christians and Politics (Part 2) [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 9 December 2018]

MEMORY VERSE: “The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.” – 2 Samuel 23:3 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 DECEMBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Samuel 23:1-4 (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 9 December 2018)

1 Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

2 The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

4 And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

INTRODUCTION:
In our previous lesson, we highlighted some misconceptions held by some Christians in some circles. We also examined some of the reasons Christians should be involved in politics from biblical perspective. In today’s lesson, we shall attempt to guide Christians with genuine intentions on how to be practically involved in politics and avoid the pitfalls.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. How to be involved in politics
2. Things to watch out for in politics

HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS
Christians should note that it is their civic right and responsibility under the law (Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14) to vote and be voted for (Deuteronomy 1:13). Therefore, every eligible Christian should register with the relevant electoral body in order to participate during elections. In addition, it is important for Christians to be ‘card carrying’ members of any political party of preference. By so doing, Christians can contest and be voted into elective positions or influence the choice of their representatives for elective positions (Exodus 18:21).To join a political party, you need to get information. Visit the websites of the parties available in your country or the respective party secretariat within your locality. Go through their detailed profiles to know the party’s ideology and manifesto. Fill a party registration form and provide supporting documents/payments as may be required. A membership card will be issued to you as confirmation. Attend party meetings regularly and actively in order to be a voice to be reckoned with.

Christians aspiring for elective leadership positions should be sure to have a leading, burden or passion to serve the people and solve problems (1 Samuel 17:29,34-37; Nehemiah 2:1-5). Christians may also prayerfully join or support an advocacy group (Esther 4:8,13-14) or form a political party with people of like-minds (1 Samuel 22:2, Daniel 2:49).

THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN POLITICS
Christians who are into politics, or aspiring to hold political posts, should be prayerful and watch out for pitfalls to avoid soiling their garments (1 Corinthians 15:33). They should therefore:

1. Desist from any thought or act of wickedness. Politics is not a do or die affair (Proverbs 16:12).
2. Avoid prayerlessness (James 5:16b-18, Psalm 91:15, Daniel 6:10). Our adversary is not resting, be sober and vigilant (1Peter 5:8).
3. Shun all foolishness: get the necessary qualifications or experience (James 1:5; 1Samuel 17:34-37) and act wisely (Matthew 10:16).
4. Never dabble into politics without a godly burden or passion (Nehemiah 2:1-5).
5. Avoid compromise: stand by your godly virtues and principles (1Corinthians 10:31). Distinguish yourself and do not be hypocritical (1Corinthians 6:17; Romans 12:2).
6. Be resolute in the face of persecution and propaganda (Nehemiah 4:3,6; Nehemiah 6:5-7; Daniel 6:11-14).
7. Avoid abuse of power. Do not be tyrannical (2Chronicles 26:16-18).

CONCLUSION:
Join a political party today and be a Christian of influence.

QUESTIONS:

1. Mention ways to be involved in politics
2. List 5 things to watch out for in politics?

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 2 December 2018, Lesson 14

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 DECEMBER 2018 HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   O how I love Thee well,
   I am happy, it makes me glad
   To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
   Both young and old will sing Thy song,
   We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Christ was Thy first teacher,
   The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
   Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   This testimony is sure,
   That God, the Father Almighty,
   Poured His blessing on Thee.
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Though the sun be so bright,
   Or if the clouds black with rain,
   I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   I rejoice to see Thee,
   Will thou pass over me today?
   Without my being blest?

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. – Colossians 2:6-7

Established in the faith and abounding with thanksgiving. These days it seems that’s a rare combination.

A lot of people have been taught faith over the last several years, and a lot of people have been taught to abound with thanksgiving. But it’s been hard to set the two together. Faith folks want to confess the Word all the time, but they don’t praise God very much. And those who like to praise God just want to jump and shout and dance and have a good time in the Lord. You can’t get them to get very serious about the Word.

Success comes from combining the two.

So, do it! Put them together in your life. When you run into a challenge, don’t just stand around grim-faced and white-knuckled holding on to your faith. Raise your hands high and praise. Start thanking God in the midst of what’s happening around you. Keep thanking Him for the answer until it comes.

Instead of just standing on the Word, let the joy of the Lord enable you to dance around on it a little. It will get you where you’re going a whole lot faster…and both you and God will have a much better time on the way.

Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:1-10

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Topic: Abraham’s Bosom [Andrew Wommack Devotional 8 December 2018]

Luke 23:43 “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

The paradise that Jesus spoke of must have been the same place that Jesus called “Abraham’s bosom,” when He told the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Jesus descended into the lower parts of the earth after His death, and John 20:17 shows that it was some time after His resurrection before Jesus ascended back to His Father. Therefore, this paradise was “Abraham’s bosom” located in “sheol” in the lower parts of the earth.

The phrase “led captivity captive” from Ephesians 4:8, refers to Jesus liberating the Old Testament saints. When Old Testament saints died, they went to a place in the center of the earth which is called “sheol” in Hebrew. It is the Hebrew word “sheol” that is translated “hell” in Psalm 16:10, which prophesies Jesus saying, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption” (Acts 2:27-30).

The ungodly dead also went to “sheol” but the teaching of Jesus in Luke 16:19-31 shows that there was a great gulf fixed between the two, and those in torment (hell) envied those who were enjoying the blessings of the Lord in the part of “sheol” that was called Abraham’s bosom or Paradise.

Even though these Old Testament saints were blessed, they were not able to enter into the presence of the Lord because the atonement of Christ had not been completed. So, in that sense, they were captives. When Jesus died, He descended into “sheol” and took the captives captive. He took them to heaven, into the very presence of God and vacated that part of “sheol.” Now, all that’s left in “sheol” is hell. In the New Testament, the Greek word that is used to refer to this area is “hades” and it is only applied to the place of torment.

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