Topic: A Doubtful Mind [Joyce Meyer Devotional 25 November 2018]

Like many people, I assumed that doubt and unbelief were the same, because we usually put them in the same context. In recent years, however, I’ve learned that there is a difference. Obviously, doubt and unbelief do not honor God, but I want to show you how they function in different ways.

The story of the prophet Elijah is an excellent picture of doubt at work. King Ahab was the most evil leader the people had known. Elijah declared that because of Ahab’s wickedness, no rain would fall until he, the prophet, said so. For the next three-and-a-half years, drought scourged the land.

Now, that’s a pretty clear picture. There had been sufficient rain before Elijah’s declaration—but after he spoke, the skies quit yielding water. That is pretty obvious. Who would question God or His prophet? But apparently, the people’s fear of Ahab—as well as the lack of rainfall—caused their minds to be filled with questions.

Elijah finally called all the people together, along with the king and the false prophets, and asked them why they doubted. Why were they caught between two possible answers? That’s what doubt really is. Doubt isn’t simply unbelief—it’s more of an attitude that says, “I believe, but . . .” or, “I want to believe, but . . .”

Doubt often comes to reside where faith once lived. Doubt is active opposition to faith, and it tries to push faith aside. The people had believed the prophet, but as time wore on—three-and-a-half years—apparently questions arose, and uncertainty crept in.

If Elijah really did this, he ought to stop it right now. Maybe it just happened. Or, How do we really know that was the word of God? As soon as they seriously asked themselves these questions, they opened the door for Satan to bring doubt into their minds.

Doubt never comes from God—it is always in opposition to His will.

In writing to the Romans, Paul pointed out that the Lord gives each of us a measure of faith (see Romans 12:3). When we cling to that faith, we push away doubts. But when we allow questions to enter in—any kind of uncertainty that takes our minds away from God’s wonderful work in our lives—that’s doubt.

It is also a subtle, sneaky entry point for our enemy. He plants doubt in our minds, hoping it will cause us to oppose God. We probably don’t think of doubt as something that strong, but it is—it’s the first step of opposition to what God declares. That’s why we need to know God’s Word. If we know the Word, we can recognize it when the devil lies to us and causes us to question.

Elijah wouldn’t allow the people of his day to move back and forth from doubt to belief. He made the options clear: Believe the true God or believe a false idol. Don’t fall into the trap of saying you believe in God when your heart is filled with doubts and questions. Choose true faith and say, “Lord, I believe. I may not always understand, but I trust You.”

Prayer Starter: True and faithful God, in the past, I’ve been weak, allowing Satan to make me question You, Your love, and Your plans for my life. Not only do I ask You to forgive me, but I also ask You to teach me Your Word and strengthen me so that Satan can never trick me again. Thank You for hearing my prayer. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

Be A Life Long Learner By David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Be A Life Long Learner

Prov.24:5 –A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

A wise man said that destiny is like stock exchange – it changes per day based on the value attached to it. Don’t be deceived that you will still be in the same level with your classmates or peers in the future because twenty children don’t play together for twenty years. By destiny, you are not rated the same with your peers. To raise your class in destiny, you must do something that others are not doing though you sit in the same class. You need to go the extra mile to enhance your result if you must boost your destiny level.

There is nothing like destiny mates because when you don’t make investment others are making in their lives, you will not get their kind of results. The clothes you buy provide coverings for the body but the knowledge you acquire provide covering for your destiny.

Also Read: Knowing God Personally by David Ibiyeomie

Go for knowledge rather than majoring on material things that will not last. The knowledge you acquire can buy clothes cars and houses for you in the future but you have to prioritize your needs. Learners are open hearted; ever sensitive to research and know new things.

Prov.4:5-6 –Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.

When a man’s quest for learning stops, his relevance ceases. Never stop seeking for new ideas and knowledge. Learning should be a lifestyle to you. Always go for self-improvement studies; that is the only way you can add value to your destiny.

Change your priority today; go for more information instead of wears so you can secure your colorful destination. Your value system matters a lot in determining the destiny of your life. It is not the clothes you wear that matters; it is the value you wear that matters most.

Prov.18:15 – An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Learning is designed to be a life-long program. A wise man said: Formal education will make you a living but self-education will make a fortune for you. Find out who have excelled in the area of your interest and study to know how they began, the challenges they faced and the secret of their success; then equip yourself with the knowledge and improve on them so you can excel as well.

Have a value-driven lifestyle by tirelessly investing in learning. Develop a culture of constant learning that will create your future. You have a great future but you need to make a great investment into your destiny for that glorious future to emerge.

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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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: God Will Sustain You Under Any Situation [TREM Devotional 25 November 2018]

“And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.” 1 Kings 17:6 KJV

When there was famine in the days of Prophet Elijah, he was not affected. God sustained him. That is why I can assure you that the negative economic situation will not affect you. God knows how to make a distinction between His own and the world. Famine came to Egypt but in Goshen there was no famine. When there was problem all over Egypt, Goshen was separated. God will always make a distinction between those who serve Him and those who don’t. Expect it to happen! It just must happen!

Now consider how God sustained His servant. Look at the miracle there! If you understand very well, the raven is a carnivorous bird that eats flesh. And don’t forget the birds were also in recession because the animal kingdom was affected. The natural thing for the raven to do was to get the meat and eat. But there was a commandment already issued by the Most High God.

Understand beloved, that there is a commandment by God to sustain you under any situation. The commandment has already gone forth and the Word of God can never be violated. So, in every challenge and in every shaking, there is always a commandment from the lips of the Almighty to ensure that His people are not part of it. Don’t ever allow the enemy to limit you. We are serving a limitless God. What time is best for God to bless His people than now.! When is the best time for God to give you that house you want to build? It is now that the global economy is on a somersault. God is set to shine through you and you will astound your world. Lift your eyes and see His supernatural provisions.

Further Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Philippians 4:19

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Ezekiel 24-26; Evening- 1 Peter 2

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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 25 November 2018 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Divine Power That Changes Rules

TOPIC: Divine Power That Changes Rules (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 25 November 2018)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Joshua 10:11-14

MEMORY VERSE: “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” – Exodus 14:14

The MESSAGE:

Rules are principles or regulations governing conduct, action, procedure and arrangement, etc., of a group of people. There are also rules (sometimes called laws) of nature, which are original, fundamental, native and at times customary. The laws of nature are fixed. For example, whatever goes up must come down; this is called the law of gravity. It is also natural law that the sun and the moon must be up at different times to carry out their natural activities. Ordinarily, you do not disobey or change the laws or rules on your own will and go scot-free. The devil himself has a “legal” backing to attack you at such times. Therefore, to change the rules is to break the law. It is acting against constituted authority. It amounts to bending the laid down rule. The question now is, can an ordinary man break or reverse natural law?

The answer is No. But when a man is backed by the power of God, he can break any law. Satan breaks laws and rules and the consequence of this, of course, is eternal destruction. There are, however situations that a man will find himself, and God, the Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent, the creator of everything can decide to suspend the rules. From the Fire Scripture, Joshua was in circumstances that needed the sun and the moon to stand still and the Lord suspended the laws guiding the sun and the moon. They stood still until the people had avenged themselves of their enemies. Therefore, only God has the supernatural power to change or suspend rules. By the resurrection power of God, the rule of death was suspended at the tomb of Lazarus.

Beloved, many rules are restricting the people of God from moving forward. Instead of complaining, we only need to call on God that has the power to change rules to arise on our behalf. We have prayer of “whether I deserve it or not” as one of the prayers that change laws or rules. There are positions one cannot attain by the standards and laws of man, but with God, a person considered not qualified can get there. There are levels a man may seem not to be able to attain due to his family foundation and background, but with God, the foundation will be corrected and the person gets to the level.

For rules to be changed or suspended for your sake, so as to break all hurdles of life, you must be prayerful, be available for God’s use like Joshua and render quality service and praise to God. Is there any law working against you? Are you being limited or relegated or declared unqualified in the place of your heart’s desire? The good news is that the rules can be changed. Ask for the power. Have you been told that after the age of menopause, no conception, or is there any other medical law limiting you? This morning stand up and pray for God to change every law hindering the manifestation of your miracles.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
EVERYTHING GOD DOES IS ACCORDING TO A PATTERN AND BASED ON A PRINCIPLE OF HIS KINGDOM.

PROPHETIC WORD:
For you to manifest and shine, the sun and the moon shall stand still for your sake.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING
1. Every power relying on any law or rules to enforce affliction upon my life, I nullify you, in Jesus’ name.
2. Every plan and evil imagination against my advancement, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Resurrection of affliction and repeated problems in my life, die, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Every law of hindrance assigned against my moving forward, break by fire, in Jesus’ name.
5. Every rule of stagnancy assigned against my promotion, break by fire, in Jesus’ name.
6. Every man made constitution that is saying ‘No’ to my bright future, be reversed, in the name of Jesus.
7. O Lord my Father, change whatever needs to be changed for my life to move forward, 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: Mistakes in Your Favour [Teens Open Heavens 25 November 2018]

Memorise: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? James 2:4

Read: Galatians 1:23-24 (KJV)

Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 34-35, 1 Peter 2

MESSAGE:

The mistakes of your past can play a part in God’s plan for your life if you let Him handle them. Some of us are good Christians today because of certain errors we made in the past. The reason I cling to God persistently is because I know there is no real alternative to Him, so even when I make a mistake I immediately return to God, ask for His mercy, learn from that mistake and resolve never to make such mistake again; it is when you have this attitude to mistakes that your mistakes will eventually be in your favour.

Also Read: Open Heaven 25 November 2018 – Mercy versus Judgement

When you make mistakes, what do you do? Do you accept your mistakes or try to explain it away? Some even shift the blame and allow other people to take the consequences of their mistakes. You can’t genuinely go to God and ask for His mercy if you do not accept that you have made a mistake. Do you learn from your mistakes? In every mistakes there is a lesson to be learnt, and if you don’t learn that lesson, you will surely make that mistake again. Making mistakes isn’t usually the problem, what you do after the mistake is made is the real issue. What do you do when you make mistakes? Be wise.

Key Point: When you make a mistake, consciously and carefully list out the decisions you made that led to that mistake. Make sure the mistake isn’t repeated.

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 12:

1. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for He is kind:

Chorus
For His mercies shall endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

2. God, with all-commanding might,
Filled the new-made world with light:

3. All things living He doth feed;
His full hand supplies their need:

4. Let us then with gladsome mind
Praise the Lord, for He is kind:

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: Consecrated For Life [DCLM Daily Manna 25 November 2018 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Numbers 6:1-12 (KJV)

Key Verse: “All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD“ (Numbers 6:8).

MESSAGE:

It is amazing how God demonstrates His love and affinity for fellowship with an earthen vessel like man. Encouraging also is how God would like to pour His Spirit, power and presence into His chosen human vessel. A typical example of this kind of choice and affection is found in Samson, the military judge of Israel. He was consecrated for life as a Nazarite right from the womb by the Almighty God to fight His enemies and deliver Israel from Philistine bondage.

Every consecrated man or woman in Israel observed some strict rules according to the Mosaic Law. Such individuals must not indulge their appetite in any alcoholic beverages (Numbers 1:34). They were required not to shave their hair – a unique look that distinguished them from others and they were not to touch or come close to any dead body no matter how close such might be to them. These rules are visible signs of the Nazarene’s separation and willingness to bear the burden for Jehovah.

Today, we have a perfect example of a truly consecrated life in Jesus, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens (Hebrews 7:26). God calls His children to total consecration in this new dispensation. Attaining the spiritual heights is now possible through the all-sufficient grace of Christ, which we obtain when we accept Him as Lord and Saviour, believe His word and remain connected to Him for a lifetime.

Living a truly consecrated life is the standard experience that God calls every believer into now and always. We cannot afford to fall short of it. We must maintain our consecration in Christ to the uttermost.

Thought For The Day: To be fit for heaven, you must consecrate all to Christ today.

Bible Reading In One Year: Galatians 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.

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

Topic: The Termination of Captivity [Seeds of Destiny 25 November 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed. Acts 16:26

Thought For The Day: Every captivity is terminate-able by the power of God.

The Power of God is the terminator of all forms of human captivity. The release of God’s Power is the liberation of man.

A woman once testified in our church of how God delivered her from the spirit of masturbation. Before the deliverance, she always found herself in the dream surrounded by hefty dogs that would not allow her to move. These hefty dogs established her in the doggish and immoral prison of masturbation for eighteen years until she encountered the Power of God in one of our church services.

There are many people today who are in diverse captivities and imprisonments in life: captivity of alcoholism, tobacco smoking, immorality, barrenness, prolonged singleness, poverty, marital crisis, etc.

But the good news is, every captivity is terminate-able by the power of God.

Now, let me show you how the Power of God deals with captivities:
1. The Power of God shakes or destroys the foundation of prisons (Acts 16:26). Every prison has a foundation; there is something strengthening or supporting its existence. The power of God destroys this foundation.

2. The Power of God forces open prison doors.
In Acts 16:26, the Bible says, ‘…immediately all doors were opened….’ So, Prison has doors; and the doors of prison can be forced opened for the captive to come out by the Power of God.

Today, I declare to you by the mantle of God upon my life: wherever the devil has kept you in life, there is a way out for you now. You are coming out, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: Every captivity is terminate-able by the power of God.

Assignments:
1. Make demands on God to reveal and destroy every foundation of evil sponsoring the challenges in your life.
2. Abide in the atmosphere of God’s Presence consistently; in His Presence is His power.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE TERMINATION OF CAPTIVITIES

Prayer: Lord, I make demands on the termination of every captivity around my life and family. I refuse to be a victim of any form of captivity, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

Daily Bible Reading: Daniel 1:1 to 2:23, 1 Peter 3:8 to 4:6, Psalm 119:65 to 80, Proverbs 28:14

Quote: Whenever God is beginning to show you what is wrong, do not be agitated. The power to handle it is inside the revelation. Culled from UNVEILING AND DISSOLVING MYSTERIES by Dr Paul Enenche.

Amazing Fact: Some dogs can smell dead bodies under water.

Today In History: 25/11/1915 – Albert Einstein presents the field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Prophetic Parental Blessing: Every battle that followed you from the womb of your mother, today is the end of that battle, in Jesus’ Name!

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: Quiet Witness [Our Daily Bread 25 November 2018 Devotional]

Read: 1 Peter 2:11–21, Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 24–26; 1 Peter 2

Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. 1 Peter 2:12 nlt

Amy lives in a closed country where it’s forbidden to preach the gospel. She’s a trained nurse who works in a big hospital, caring for newborn babies. She’s such a committed professional that her work stands out, and many women are curious about her. They are moved to ask her questions in private. It’s then that Amy shares about her Savior openly.

Because of her good work, some co-workers were envious and accused her of stealing some medicine. Her superiors didn’t believe them, and authorities eventually found the culprit. This episode led some of her fellow nurses to ask about her faith. Her example reminds me of what Peter says: “Dear friends . . . . Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God” (1 Peter 2:11–12 nlt).

Our everyday lives at home, in our work environment, or at school make an impact on others when we let God work in us. We’re surrounded by people who are watching the way we speak and behave. Let’s depend on God and have Him rule our actions and thoughts. Then we’ll influence those who don’t believe and this may lead some of them to turn in faith to Jesus.

Prayer: Father, help me to live in such a way that Your name will be honored wherever I go.

Our lives speak louder than our words.

Insight:
Being misunderstood or falsely accused is inevitable in a broken world. But in those vulnerable moments, Peter argues, it’s especially crucial for believers to strive to follow Christs example of responding to suffering with love rather than lashing out (1 Peter 2:12, 21). “Submitting” to those with power (v. 13) doesn’t mean blind obedience, but rather letting go of our natural desire to control or overpower others. And as we fearlessly display Christ’s love and the ways of our Lord’s kingdom (vv. 13, 16), God may even use us to guide others to His love.

Monica Brands

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This message was written By Keila Ochoa [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]