Topic: We Are God’s Children [Billy Graham’s Devotional Monday June 11, 2018]

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the [children] of God . . . — 1 John 3:1

As God’s children, we are His dependents. The Bible says, “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him.” Dependent children spend little time worrying about meals, clothing, and shelter. They assume, and they have a right to, that all will be provided by their parents. Because God is responsible for our welfare, we are told to cast all our care upon Him, for He careth for us.

Because we are dependent upon God, Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled.” God says, “I’ll take care of the burden—don’t give it a thought—leave it to me.” Dependent children are not backward about asking for favors. They would not be normal if they did not boldly make their needs known. God is keenly aware that we are dependent upon Him for life’s necessities. It was for that reason that He said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Prayer for the day: How magnificent, almighty Father, that I, dependently, can rely on You to take the burden of my heart!

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

Topic: From Desperation to Devotion [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Monday June 11, 2018]

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2

Things, things, things! A better job. A bigger house. New clothes for the kids. Tomorrow’s luncheon date. A better television. Get the picture?

Many of us have learned to believe God to prosper us to such a degree that we have too much to keep up with. We end up spending so much time and energy taking care of the legitimate “things” of life that we unconsciously give the attention and affections of our heart over to this natural world instead of to God.

When Kenneth and I first heard about living by faith, we were in desperate circumstances. We were sick and broke, so it was easy for us to dedicate ourselves to prayer and to the Word. But as we honored God’s Word, He honored and prospered us. We came to the place where we were no longer desperate. Then came the real test of our faith. Would we serve God out of our love for Him instead of our desperation?

Well, praise God, we did. But in the process we found out one thing: It takes a lot more dedication to serve God when you’re prosperous than it takes when you’re desperate! There’s a constant temptation to get so caught up in the earthly things that your desire for the things of God fades into the background.

As the material blessings of God come your way, remember, God has not trained you in His Word so you can consume it on your own lusts. He has revealed His Word to you so you can walk in the spirit and do the job He’s called you to do.

Don’t let the things of this world cause you to miss out on the glorious things of the spirit. Get your priorities in line with God’s Word. Set your mind on things above, and you’ll discover just how heavenly life was really meant to be!

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-16

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This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

Topic: Advice from My Father [Our Daily Bread 11 Monday June, 2018]

Read: Proverbs 3:1–7, Bible in a Year: Ezra 1–2; John 19:23–42

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

After being laid off from an editorial job, I prayed, asking for God to help me find a new one. But when weeks went by and nothing came of my attempts at networking and filling out applications, I began to pout. “Don’t You know how important it is that I have a job?” I asked God, my arms folded in protest at my seemingly unanswered prayer.

When I talked to my father, who had often reminded me about believing God’s promises, about my job situation, he said, “I want you to get to the point where you trust what God says.”

My father’s advice reminds me of Proverbs 3, which includes wise advice from a parent to a beloved child. This familiar passage was especially applicable to my situation: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5–6). To “make . . . paths straight” means God will guide us toward His goals for our growth. His ultimate goal is that I become more like Him.

This does not mean that the paths He chooses will be easy. But I can choose to trust that His direction and timing are ultimately for my good.

Are you waiting on God for an answer? Choose to draw near to Him and trust that He will guide you.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for guiding and caring for us every step of the way. Help us to trust in You daily.

Your Father in heaven knows what’s best for you.

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This message was written By Linda Washington [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Lord I Thank You [TREM Devotional Monday June 11, 2018]

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.” – Psalms 68:19

Our word for today makes it clear that there is a benefit for every single day you are privileged to experience. You are a beneficiary of God’s goodness and kindness daily. This is not a function of works, it is simply the grace of God.

Therefore, we must constantly maintain an attitude of gratitude always. As the popular saying goes, if you can think, then you can thank. Just pause for a moment and think about the goodness of God to you and your family, think about the victory He wrought on your behalf, think about the way He poured out His love on you… lift up your hands and say “Thank You Jesus”.

1 Chronicles 16:34(KJV) says “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” The key to staying full of God is a thankful heart. As you are thanking Him, you’re reminding yourself of what He has said and done, and you are magnifying Him. The more you magnify the Lord, the bigger He becomes to you. If you stay around me, you will notice that throughout the day, I say thank you Jesus; I declare His praises. I just take a moment to bask in His goodness, because this God is too good.

There are so many things that God has done for you that you don’t even know about, you have no clue. The headache that killed the person on the news didn’t kill you. You drive and walk on the roads everyday, and He keeps you safe. You sleep and you wake up, because He kept you alive. Beloved, even if a thousand voices were raised to thank this God, it still wouldn’t be sufficient to appreciate how good this God is to us. I implore you to make thanksgiving a lifestyle, because this God is worthy of all our praise and adoration.

Further Reading: Psalm 68:19-26; 1 Chronicles 16:31-36

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Ezra 1-2; Evening- John 19:23-42

“If you missed yesterday devotional click HERE to read TREM’s Daily Devotional by Dr. Mike Okonkwo’’

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: Decency With Cleanliness [DCLM Daily Manna Monday June 11, 2018]

Text: Numbers 5:1-10 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And the children of Israel did so, and put them out without the camp: as the LORD spake unto Moses, so did the children of Israel” (Numbers 5:4).

MESSAGE:

At the time under consideration, the children of Israel, in their large number, were at the foot of Mt. Sinai. As it is normal with such a large community, there would be challenges of cleanliness, honesty and morality. In reference to cleanliness, it was not unexpected that they would have problems with sanitation when camped in close proximity to one another. Behind the laws concerning contact with the dead and lepers, there were certainly connotations concerning health and sanitation.

There were three specific cases of uncleanliness mentioned here: leprosy, discharges from infection and contact with a dead body. God wanted His people to comport themselves in decency and cleanliness because they were a holy people. Cleanliness and holiness were connected in the sense that if one violated the laws concerning cleanliness, he would be violating the law of God and thus, be unholy before Him.

The second sin was with regard to honesty. The principle that one’s property must be maintained by everyone within the society, was so that citizens of the society would dwell in peace with one another. If something was stolen, twenty percent was to be added in amends. In the matter of righting the wrong that was done, repentance was required, followed by restitution, which is still required today.

As children of God, we must not leave any restitution undone because that displeases the Lord. We must make restitution for unpleasant words said in front of or behind our brethren, cunning disobedience to leadership and authorities, properties and financial gains acquired through deception especially in the workplace, infidelity and wrong marriages, etc. However, it is important to seek godly counsel from leaders where the restitution to be done is sensitive.

Thought For The Day: Obedience brings a blessing.

Bible Reading In One Year: 1 Kings 5-6; 2 Chronicles 2-3

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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.

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