Topic: The Power Of God’s Presence In Breaking Bondages [Seeds of Destiny Tuesday May 22, 2018]

Scripture: Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; Ps 114:6-7

Thought For The Day: The Presence of God carries the light of God, and that light terminates the darkness of life.

It is apparent that we are in the end time. The end time is a time characterised by the escalation of multiple afflictions and bondages; the devil is working tirelessly to put people under bondage.

However, the good news is, God is capable of undoing the works of Satan in any life; God is interested in setting His people free (John 8:32, 36).

Now, one secret of breaking bondage is the Presence of God. So, what is the power of God’s Presence in breaking bondages?
1. Chains do not survive the Presence of God
The chain of sin, reproach, failure or frustration has no capacity to survive the Presence of God.

2. Prisons do not exist in the Presence of God
Paul and Silas were kept in the prison but as they praised God who inhabits the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3), He stepped into the prison and their bands were loosed and the prison could no longer hold them. Any form of prison in your life cannot survive the Presence of God.

3. The Presence of God is a liberating presence
The Presence of God liberates a person from every captivity, and affliction of life (2 Corinthians 3:17).

4. The Presence of God carries the light of God
The Presence of God carries the light of God; and that light terminates the darkness of life – be it the darkness of fear, sin, depression, reproach, witchcraft attack or demonic oppression (Genesis 1;1-3, John 1:1-5).

Today, I decree the breaking of every bondage in your life, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: The Presence of God carries the light of God; and that light terminates the darkness of life.

Assignments:
1. Draw near to God in personal communion and fellowship.
2. Consciously maintain the atmosphere of God’s Presence always.
3. Make demands on the Presence and Power of God to break every form of bondage in your life.

Prayer: O LORD, I ask that every bondage in my life be broken by the power of Your Presence in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: BREAKING BONDAGES.

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1 to 2:11, John 12:20 to 50, Psalm118:19 to 29, Proverbs 15:27 to 28

Amazing Fact: Sunlight can reach a depth of 80 meters in the ocean.

Today In History: 22/05/1891 – The first public motion picture is given in Thomas Edison’s lab.

Quote: Until your character is adjusted, your destiny cannot be established. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Seeds of Destiny 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.

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Topic: Damning Thoughts [DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday May 22, 2018]

Text: 2 Kings 5:20-27 (KJV)

Key Verse: “But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.” (2 Kings 5:20).

MESSAGE:

There is a very close relationship between our thoughts, character and conduct. Repeated actions reveal our inner character and the thoughts process that produced them. Every wrong action, crime and evil has been preceded by a wrong thought pattern and evil rationalization. The effects of the actions, which such unchecked thoughts lead to, are usually damning.

Gehazi’s thought patterns moved him to acts of covetousness that earned him a curse. He must have reasoned that his master, Elisha, did not act rightly by rejecting Naaman’s offer and swore not to fail to collect them himself. His thoughts led him to a chain of sins: told lies and obtained the gifts by falsehood. His action displayed disloyalty, rebellion and unfaithfulness. For all these, he became infected with leprosy, lost his ministerial opportunity and had to live a secluded life without even enjoying the booties.

People do not just fall into temptation in a moment. The predisposition to sin begins with evil thought. As Christians, we must watch the thoughts we allow our minds to stay on. We must be prompt to resist and reject thoughts that suggest evil and bar them from taking root. It is also important that when we do not understand the position and actions of our leaders, we rather keep quiet and just follow in obedience. Trying to rationalize their actions may breed wrong actions.

We must watch our thoughts, especially those that lead to covetousness. Also, we should think on things that are true, just, pure, lovely and of good report. We can overcome when we choose to focus our minds on the word of God and the things that edify.

Thought For The Day: Guard the gate of your heart and keep misery away.

Bible Reading in One Year: Psalms 95, 97-99

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

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.

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Topic: Exercising Your Delegated Authority [Open Heavens 22nd May 2018, Tuesday]

Memorise: And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: – Exodus 14:15

Read: Exodus 14:10-16, Luke 10:19 (KJV)

Exodus 14:10-16:
10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.

11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?

12 Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.

13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

15 And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.

Luke 10:19:
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 19-20, 1 John 2:7-27

MESSAGE:

It is one thing to be given authority, and it is another thing to exercise the authority delegated. Some Christians are suffering today because they do not exercise the divine authority given to them as children of God. Some children of God are like Moses in today’s Bible reading, crying helplessly at the Red Sea with the army of Pharaoh fast approaching. The children of Israel also did not help matters because they murmured against his leadership at this critical point. The perfect storm faced by Moses at the Red Sea made him forget who he was and the enormous power God had vested in him. In Exodus 7:1, God had told him:

“And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.”

Unfortunately, either Moses forgot this or his mind could not grasp the extent of its meaning. Although crying to God is not wrong by itself, there is time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This was not the time for Moses to cry; rather, it was a time for him to exercise the authority given to him by God. Nevertheless, God graciously reminded Moses that the authority to deal with the situation was already at his disposal. In Exodus 14:15-16, God said to him:

“…Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.”

Beloved, do you know that God has given you the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions and everything they represent? Jesus Christ has given to us the power and authority to tread on all the powers of the enemy, and He promised that nothing shall by any means hurt us (Luke 10:19). However, to exercise this authority, we must live according to the dictates of the One who delegated His authority to us. A lesson from today’s story about Moses is that he exercised authority by the instructions of the Almighty God. He was not presumptuous as many would have been. His cry to God could mean “what should I do in this situation?” Another lesson is that although the Lord had equipped him with the rod, he did not know the full extent of its power in solving the problems of the people he was leading. In other words, God has equipped His children with the necessary authority and power not only to defend themselves but also to rescue the perishing. You have the authority to bring change to the chaos in the world around you, but are you putting this to use?

Action Point: Stop any activity of the devil in your life and in the world around you by the authority given to you in the Name of Jesus Christ.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click HERE to read Open Heavens 21 May 2018 Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Under Authority?

Hymn 16: Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus

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 trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict
In this His glorious day!
Ye that are men, now serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone:
The arm of flesh 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.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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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.

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