Topic: God Will Brighten Your Day [Joyce Meyer Devotional 24 September 2018]

But certain individuals have missed the mark on this very matter [and] have wandered away into vain arguments and discussions and purposeless talk. — 1 Timothy 1:6 (AMPC)

Jesus got up early in the morning, long before daylight, and went out to a deserted place, and prayed—He got alone (see Mark 1:35). There were so many people who followed Jesus everywhere He went that He probably wouldn’t have had any time alone if He hadn’t gotten up really early.

If you aren’t a morning person, the thought of getting up early may make you nervous. But you can decipher for yourself what “early” means for you. Nine o’clock is early if you are used to staying in bed until noon. Even if you only get up 15 minutes earlier than usual to have some time alone with God, you will still honor Him, and that time with Him will make your whole day brighter.

Prayer Starter: Father, I need Your strength to have success today. Help me to make a habit of spending time with You and keeping You first in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

Trust and Obey By David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Trust And Obey

Never doubt God! People trust men more than God; they look up to men more than they look up to God. God says what He means and means what He says.

Numbers 23:19 – God is not a man that he should lie; neither the son of man that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

If God is telling you to do something, do it cheerfully, without murmuring and do it promptly because delayed obedience is still disobedience. Anytime God gives you an instruction, it means He is set to bless you, just obey and do it. Some Christians have no devil worrying them; do not allow disobedience, lack of faith and trust in God to stop your blessings.

Also Read: Created For The Top By David Ibiyeomie

Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Your lack of blessing may be as a result of an instruction you ignored or as a result of something you stopped doing. Consistent and continuous obedience bring continuous flow of blessings.

Stop asking God questions and just obey any instruction you receive from God. When God wants to do something He does it beyond human capability and comprehension. There was need for wine in the wedding at Cana of Galilee. When Jesus was informed, He asked His disciples to fetch water according to John 2:3-9. It was their obedience to Jesus’ instruction that birthed the miracle.. Always follow God’s instruction and you will receive your blessings.

John 2:5 – His mother saith unto the servants, whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

Anytime you come under financial pressure there was an instruction you ignored. Most times, it is when you want to use the money for something that the instruction will come to test your faith in God.
God’s instructions may seem unrealistic at the moment but obedience to it births miracle.

Therefore, Trust and obey God!

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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Topic: Standing Out [Teens Open Heaven 24 September 2018]

Memorise: Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1:9

Read: Acts 6:1-8 (KJV)

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 1-3, Galatians 2

MESSAGE:

If you are not prepared to be different, there is no way you can be outstanding. You have to stand out from the crowd. You cannot be in the crowd, remain with the crowd, be like the crowd, do things like them and expect to be outstanding.

To be outstanding doesn’t necessarily imply that you will become the president. It simply means that you excel at everything you do. It means that you are steps ahead of others wherever you find yourself. It means that you constantly put in more work, pay more attention, and follow the rules much more than anyone else. Are you ready to obtain the price of obtaining the best result from every effort?

Prayer Point:

Father, among my peers and in my generation, by our spirit of excellence, let me stand out.

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 vict’ry unto vict’ry
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 yelling 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 Ilesh 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.

Topic: Walking God’s Way [Our Daily Bread 24 September 2018 Devotional]

Read: Isaiah 30:15–21, Bible in a Year: Song of Solomon 4–5; Galatians 3

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21

“We’re going this way,” I said as I touched my son’s shoulder and redirected him through the crowd to follow his mom and sisters in front of us. I’d done this more often as the day wore on at the amusement park our family was visiting. He was getting tired and more easily distracted. Why can’t he just follow them? I wondered.

Then it hit me: How often do I do exactly the same thing? How often do I veer from obediently walking with God, enchanted by the temptations to pursue what I want instead of seeking His ways?

Think of Isaiah’s words from God for Israel: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it’ ” (Isaiah 30:21). Earlier in that chapter, God had rebuked His people for their rebelliousness. But if they would trust His strength instead of their own ways (v. 15), He promised to show His graciousness and compassion (v. 18).

One expression of God’s graciousness is His promise to guide us by His Spirit. That happens as we talk to Him about our desires and ask in prayer what He has for us. I’m thankful God patiently directs us, day-by-day, step-by-step, as we trust Him and listen for His voice.

Prayer: Father, You’ve promised to guide us through the ups and downs and decisions we face in life. Help us to trust and follow You, and to actively listen for Your guiding voice.

God patiently directs us as we trust Him and listen for His voice.

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This message was written By Adam Holz [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]