Topic — Serious Mindedness: Key To A Glorious Destiny [Seeds of Destiny Thursday May 17, 2018]

Scripture: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. – Ecclesiastes 9:10

Thought For The Day: It takes a serious approach to life to have a serious outcome in life; those who take life casually would end as casualties.

Some time ago, I heard the story of an unusually playful boy. The boy was too playful to take his life seriously and as a result, he ended up as a casualty.

Many times, he would playfully shout, Wolf! Wolf! Wolf! His parents would then run to his aid thinking that there was a wolf that came to devour him, but surprisingly, they would discover that there was no wolf.

So, one day, a wolf actually came and the little boy shouted, Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!… but the parents thought that he was joking as usual and turned deaf ears to his call for rescue, then the wolf rushed and devoured the child. What a disaster!

Beloved, the lesson is, it takes a serious approach to life to have a serious outcome in life; those who take life casually would end as casualties. Casualness to life is the reason for casualties. To take life casually is to be a victim of negative circumstances.

Anyone who is not serious with life cannot have a serious outcome in life.
There are people who are not serious with their relationship with God, church attendance or anything until life passed them by.

Beloved, be serious-minded in all you do. Let the devil confirm that you are a serious person. If you will serve God, serve Him wholeheartedly, dedicatedly, aggressively and passionately. If you will give, give generously and aggressively. If you are a worker, work passionately and diligently. When you are serious, nothing can take you for granted. Doing it seriously is key to ending gloriously.

Remember this: It takes a serious approach to life to have a serious outcome in life; those who take life casually end as casualties.

Assignments:
1. Refuse to play with your life and destiny; be committed to your assignment diligently.
2. Decide to be serious; maintain a serious approach to life generally.

Prayer: O Lord, I refuse to be a casualty of life; help me to cultivate and maintain a serious approach to life, Lord, in Jesus Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DESTINY CAPSULES (PART 3).

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 20:1 to 21:15, John 9:1 to 41, Psalm 113:1 to 114:8, Proverbs 15:15 to 17

Amazing Fact: Your eyes contain 7 million cones which help you see colour and details, as well as 100 million cells called rods which help you to see better in the dark.

Today In History: 17/05/1877 – The first telephone switchboard burglar alarm is installed by Edwin T. Holmes.

Quote: Take the Word of God seriously. Culled from THOU ART MY BATTLE AXE by Dr Paul Enenche.

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Topic: Walk in the Light You Have [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Thursday May 17, 2018]

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them. – 2 Timothy 3:14

If you’re born again and have the Word of God in your heart, you can live in victory. You may not have all the answers. There may be a great many spiritual things you don’t understand. But it’s not those things that are most likely to destroy you. It’s the things you know to do—but don’t—that usually make you fall.

Just think about walking at night down a dark, unfamiliar path in the middle of a jungle. The guide up ahead has a flashlight to keep you on the right path. But then, you just decide to wander off into the darkness by yourself. What do you think will happen to you? You’ll probably stumble and fall. Very likely, you’ll get hurt.

That’s exactly the same thing that can happen in your walk with the Lord. He knows what’s ahead and He shines just enough light for you to take one step at a time. You have to continue walking in that light in order to get where you’re going.

You may not know why He’s leading you a certain way. You may not understand all the things involved. But God will make up for your ignorance by the Holy Spirit. He’ll see to it that you have victory if you continue in what you know.

It’s good to keep studying. It’s good to keep learning. But, remember, it’s not the great revelation you haven’t yet had that will cause you the most trouble. It’s failing to walk in the ones God has already given you. So be faithful in those things. Continue in them day after day after day. You’ll make it through just fine!

Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:2-11

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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.

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Topic: The Spirit And The Word Are One [Andrew Wommack Thursday May 17, 2018]

John 6:63, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”

Text: John 6:40-71; 7:1

Jesus is stating that our spirit, not our flesh, is where our life comes from. These people were so dominated by their physical lives that they were missing all the spiritual significance of His words. Although God’s Word does benefit our physical man, the Word is spiritual and must be understood through the spirit. God’s Word is spirit and it takes our spirit to illuminate its truths to our minds.

The Word of God is not paper and ink. Jesus is the Word, and He existed in spiritual form long before any words were inspired to be written down by the Holy Ghost. The Bible is simply a physical representation of Jesus and spiritual truth. It is inspired of God and therefore, totally accurate and reliable, and yet, until we receive the Spirit expressed in these words the Bible will not profit us. This is why many people have read the Word, maybe even memorized it, and yet aren’t reaping its benefits.

Just as our physical man receives life from the food he eats, so our spiritual man receives life as we partake of Jesus, the “bread of life. Jesus plainly stated that the words He spoke were spiritual – not physical.

If we want to know what spiritual truth is, we must believe the Bible, for it is spirit and life. If we want to be led by the Spirit, then we must follow God’s Word. If we want to hear from the Spirit of God, then we must listen to what God says in His Word. The Spirit (Holy Spirit) and the Word (Jesus – Jn. 1:1) are one.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Andrew Wommack’s Daily Devotional HERE

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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Topic: Faith Produces Works [Billy Graham’s Devotional Thursday May 17, 2018]

. . . doing service as to the Lord . . . — Ephesians 6:7

A true sacrament is not a mere creed, or ordinance, or form, but it is a life of service to God and to man. The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless. The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.

There must be a practical outworking of our faith here in this present world, or it will never endure the world to come. The Pharisees majored on show but minored on service. We need fewer words and more charitable works; less palaver and more pity; less repetition of creed and more compassion.

Is your faith life producing fruit? This sermon from Billy Graham may help you grow deeper.

Prayer for the day: Talk so often drowns out the cries for help—I am guilty of this, Lord. I would worship You in everything I do. Extend my hands with Your mercy, Lord.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Billy Graham’s Daily Devotional HERE

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.

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Topic: Praising God’s Goodness [Our Daily Bread 17 Thursday May, 2018]

Read: Psalm 136:1-15, Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 1–3; John 5:25–47

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

Someone in our Bible-study group suggested, “Let’s write our own psalms!” Initially, some protested that they didn’t have the flair for writing, but after some encouragement everyone wrote a moving poetic song narrating how God had been working in their lives. Out of trials, protection, provision, and even pain and tears came enduring messages that gave our psalms fascinating themes. Like Psalm 136, each psalm revealed the truth that God’s love endures forever.

We all have a story to tell about God’s love—whether we write or sing or tell it. For some, our experiences may be dramatic or intense—like the writer of Psalm 136 who recounted how God delivered His people from captivity and conquered His enemies (vv. 10–15). Others may simply describe God’s marvelous creation: “who by his understanding made the heavens . . . spread out the earth upon the waters . . . made the great lights— . . . the sun to govern the day . . . the moon and stars to govern the night” (vv. 5–9).

Remembering who God is and what He has done brings out praise and thanksgiving that glorifies Him. We can then “[speak] to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:19) about the goodness of the Lord whose love endures forever! Turn your experience of God’s love into a praise song of your own and enjoy an overflow of His never-ending goodness.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the world You made and for the blessings on my life. Fill my heart with gratitude and put words in my mouth to acknowledge and appreciate You.

For all eternity, God’s love endures forever.

Insight:

As with Psalm 136, many of the psalms encourage us to remember and praise God’s goodness. In Psalm 42, when the writer’s soul is “downcast” (v. 5), he remembers “by day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me” (v. 8). He puts his “hope in God,” and praises his Savior and God (v. 11). The psalmist David remembers God in the desert and is comforted: “On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings” (63:6–7). And in his distress the psalmist Asaph “[seeks] the Lord” and is prompted to “remember the deeds of the Lord; . . . [His] miracles of long ago . . . and meditate on all [His] mighty deeds” (77:2, 10–12).

What would you include in your psalm of remembrance? -Alyson Kieda

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This message was written By Lawrence Darmani [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

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