Topic: Keep Your Promises [Joyce Meyer’s Devotional Monday July 2, 2018]

Do all things without grumbling and faultfinding and complaining [against God] and questioning and doubting [among yourselves]. — Philippians 2:14 (AMPC)

There are times when I make a commitment to do something that later I regret. Then I try to figure out some way to get out of doing what I said I would do. I argue, “God, surely You don’t want me to do this thing and miss this other great opportunity.”

The only thing the Lord ever says to me is, “You gave your word, Joyce. Be a woman of integrity, and I will bless you.” If we are people of integrity, God will bring other good opportunities around another time with even more blessings.

Prayer Starter: Father, help me to always be a person of integrity. Help me to honor You by keeping my word and doing what I say I’ll do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

Topic: Provoking Divine Favour

This is your time to be favoured but you can only access the favour of God if you believe it, see it, receive it, declare it so you can have it. What you don’t say, you can’t get. Anything you are too careful to proclaim, don’t expect to have it.

2 Cor. 4:13 -We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

If you don’t speak it, it will not happen. If God never said ‘Let there be light’, there wouldn’t have been light. There cannot be a creative force until your mouth says something. So, if you believe that it is time to favour you, then you have to open your mouth and say it out. Every time you keep your mouth closed, you have closed your creative miracle.

Psalm 5:12 -For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

This means you are going to be clothed with favour morning, afternoon and night in the name of Jesus! When God favours a man, labour stops; labour continues where favour is absent. Labour cannot be equated with success. Israel labored for 430 years; so hard work does not equal success.

Psalm 127:1 -Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

That you are working hard does not mean that you must be successful. It is hard work plus favour that eliminates hard life. I came to announce to you that that long labour will end today in Jesus name!

When God’s favour is at work in a man’s life, he cannot be killed; favour preserves from death and destruction.

Gen. 37:20 -Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.

Joseph’s brothers tried to kill him but they could not because he was a man with a dream and favour of God upon his life. I announce to you that from today, no force in hell will be able to kill you after now! God’s purpose for your life shall be fulfilled in Jesus name!

Isaiah 54:17 -No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Everyone that has spoken against you is condemned today! All their plans will are frustrated! No man can bury your destiny! God’s favour will distinguish you in the name of Jesus!

Isaiah 41:10-11 -Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

From today by the favour of God, nobody fights against you and succeed! Everyone ganging up against you is already on the floor is the name of Jesus! They shall come in one way and shall flee in 7ways! From this day, anyone pursuing you, my God will pursue them in 7ways in Jesus name!

When God’s favour is at work in your life, you will be blessed even in foreign lands. In Gen 39, Joseph was so blessed in a foreign land though he was a slave in a foreign land. That is why I know that you will manage the company and economy of nation! People you never knew will send for you in the name of Jesus!

In Dan. 1, Daniel became a governor in a strange land. That is why after this day, the wealth of the state and nation you are residing will be delivered to you!

In Gen. 26, Isaac prospered where the Philistines were dying of hunger; I prophesy to you, in the midst of economic crisis, you will be going up! You will be favoured above every other person! Favour will make you prosper in that strange land! By the supernatural favour of God, things will turn around for your sake! When God’s favour comes, laws are suspended; that is why I know that today’s favour will change your story! Natural laws will be suspended for your sake in the name of Jesus –Amen!!!

God bless you

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Topic: Unveiling vital keys to unlocking the supernatural!

Welcome to July! I have no doubt that everyone must have been successfully launched into the realms of financial dominion by a fresh understanding of covenant terms as unveiled all through the month of June, 2018. This month, we shall be focusing on the supernatural and how every child of God can operate therein. However, this week, we shall examine the topic: Unveiling Vital Keys to Unlocking the Supernatural!

From scriptures, we discover that every believer is redeemed to be a commander of the supernatural and thus loaded with supernatural virtues (Mark 16:20). Therefore, we must understand the supernatural content of our redemption before we can effectively unlock it. Remember, the supernatural was the trade mark of Christ’s activities on the earth and that should also be our heritage. This simply implies that whatever others find difficult to achieve or conquer should be effortless to us because we are to operate in the supernatural as Christ did. Jesus speaking said: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father (John 14:12; see also John 10:38).

Moreover, it is important to know that every manifestation of the supernatural is a confirmation of the Word of God we have put to work. So, the Word we know and put to work is the force that commands the supernatural (Proverbs 18:21). In addition, it is written: And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs (Exodus 4:17). And Jesus is the rod that came forth from the stem of Jesse and He is the living Word of God (Isaiah 11:1). Also, because we are operating in the realm of the supernatural; we are to be wondered at since we have been repositioned as a wonder to our world and the Bible says the Kingdom of God is within us (Luke 17:21; Colossians 1:27).

However, it is important to know that we live in a Kingdom that operates principally on keys. Hence, ‘key’ here simply connotes revelation and it means having access to what has already been provided for by God at redemption (Matthew 16:19; Luke 11:52).

Having established the fact that redemption has made the supernatural our natural realm and also that the Kingdom of God operates principally on keys, let’s ponder on some required vital keys to unlocking the supernatural.

What then, are the Vital Keys to Unlocking the Supernatural?

Commitment to Spiritual Growth and Development: Spiritual growth is a non-negotiable requirement (key) in unlocking the supernatural. Thus, it’s not about how long we have been born again but the depth of our knowledge in the Word of God, which makes the difference. Remember, maturity is not a function of age but of depth. For instance, at the age of twelve, the Pharisees were astonished at the understanding Christ possessed (Luke 2:46-47). Likewise, at the age of 17, David, who knew what God can do, brought down the head of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:37/49-51). However, to experience spiritual growth and development, we must be ready to learn by being under tutors as seen in this scripture: Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father (Galatians 4:1-2).

Commitment to Engaging Biblical Mentality in our Approach to the Issues of Life: At redemption, we became spirit beings. That means our dominion has been restored and we now possess a God given authority over the things that harass others. For it is written: That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:6). As a result of this dominion, we need biblical mentality to sustain our command of the supernatural. Also, we must possess the mentality of the supernatural in our approach to the issues of life because that is where we belong to in Christ. Furthermore, until our mind is renewed; our lives cannot be transformed. We must see ourselves the way God sees us from the pages of scriptures before we can function effectively in the realm of the supernatural. The Bible records: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee (Proverbs 23:7; see also Ephesians 4:23; Luke 17:21).

Be Committed to Serving God and the Interest of His Kingdom: When we are genuinely committed to serving God and the interest of His Kingdom, what consumes others cannot consume us because serving God can turn anyone to a wonder. For example, we saw in the story of Daniel, how God made him a wonder to king Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:17-18/24-28). Thus, this helps us to understand that serving God unlocks the supernatural without sweat. No doubt, making God our priority for living turns us to a living wonder among men; thereby adding to us all things that others are dying to get (Matthew 6:33). Also, there are blessings that accrue to those committed to serving God and the interest of His Kingdom. The Bible says: And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee (Exodus 23:25-26; see also Job 36:11; John 14:21, 15:16; Genesis 12:3).

In conclusion, to operate in the supernatural, we must have a proven new birth experience not mere spiritual activity as others do (John 3:8). Thus, we must understand that God is no respecter of persons; if we are too big to be saved; then, we are too big to operate in the supernatural. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!” For further reading, please get my books: Walking in the Miraculous, Operating in the Supernatural, Releasing the Supernatural, Commanding the Supernatural and All you need to have all your needs met.

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Topic: Faith Comes By Hearing [TREM Devotional Monday July 2, 2018]

“So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

The Bible doesn’t say faith comes by having heard. The bible doesn’t say faith comes by reading. No! Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The faith that will enable you take what grace has supplied comes by hearing. It comes by hearing. The two ears are given to us to hear something. There is something about hearing. There is something that takes place in your spirit man by hearing the word of God. That is why, any church where the word is not taught and the people are not hearing the word, you can mesmerize them. You can stomp on them! You can molest them! You can abuse them whichever way you want because they don’t know anything.

The book of Romans 10:14 says: “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” Also 1 Corinthians 1:21 says: “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”

It pleased God, that through the foolishness of preaching the Word, those who believe will be saved. Remember that they cannot believe in Him of Whom they have not heard. And they cannot hear without a preacher? Then he says, God used foolishness, the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe; because as the word is being preached, Rhema goes forth. The Rhema is what makes you act. The Rhema is what makes you move. You just know that something moved you. You took a step and then the power is released.

Further reading: Romans 10: 10-17, 1 Corinthians 1: 18-21,

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Job 22-24; Evening- Acts 11

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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.

Topic: Acting On The Word [Teens Open Heavens 2, July 2018]

Memorise: But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. James 1:25

Read: James 1:22-25 (KJV)

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Bible In One Year: Job 23-25, Acts 10:24-48

MESSAGE:

In Samuel 23:14-17, King David made a very expensive request. He asked for water which could cost the lives of his men. Yet they risked their lives and got it for him. How the value of that water soared! In like manner, the Kings of kings is thirsty, not just for ordinary water but for a specific, costly water. To meet His request, you may have to make a sacrifice that could cost you all you have.

A look at the lives of the mighty men of King David in 2 Samuel 23 reveals that those who will satisfy Christ’s deepest longings must be people of action. Some hundreds of people heard David express his desire for special water, yet only three moved into action. There are many hearers, but very few doers. When there is an opportunity to give or render your service in church, do you just hear or do you act? Do you act on the Word of God?

Key Point: If you find it difficult to obey God’s word, you will find it impossible to satisfy the deepest needs of the Kings of kings.

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Hymn 2
1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.

4.But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

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: Dangers of Rebellion [DCLM Daily Manna Monday July 2, 2018]

Text: Numbers 14:40-45 (KJV)

Key Verse: “But they presumed to go up unto the hill top: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp” (Numbers 14:44).

MESSAGE:

We live in a world of rebellion where laws and authorities are constantly defied. People no longer desire to be governed by set rules; they want things done their way at all costs. To achieve this, they often resort to slander, protest, violence and even war.

From our text, Israel had become very rancorous and ungovernable due to their perennial unbelief that started from Egypt. In just a few days’ journey to the Promised Land, twelve spies were sent to search out the land. Ten of the spies brought back evil reports that discouraged the congregation and triggered a rebellion.
Consequently, after inciting the rebellion, they died in a plague as God eventually delivered a verdict condemning all who were twenty years and above to die in the wilderness. Also, within the extended forty years of wanderings, they took laws into their hands and went into battle without God’s approval. This led to their defeat by the Amalekites and Canaanites who dwelt in those regions.

Our present age is filled with rebellion and lawlessness. Disobedience to leadership has become a norm. Some societies are so fragmented that traditional rulers are beaten up and abducted, while political leaders are dragged out of office through mass protests of people demanding for special entitlements. Sadly, this lawlessness and disobedience to leadership is fast creeping into the Church.

We must continue in the things we have learnt, rebuke those who are rebellious so that others also may fear, and pray fervently for the Church to return to where God had placed it at the beginning.

Thought For The Day: The wages of rebellion against God’s will is sudden death.

Bible Reading In One Year: 2 Kings 1-4

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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.

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