Topic: Preach Jesus Boldly [TREM Devotional Saturday May 12, 2018]

“And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.” Acts 11:20

Barnabas was the one who took Paul, brought him to the apostles and told them Paul was saved. The man (Paul) that left Jerusalem is not the same man that returned because he had an encounter with Jesus. No one believed in Paul except Barnabas.

In Acts 11:19, Philip and the entire apostles were scattered all over the place preaching the word and planting churches all over different cities. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene which when they had come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus (Acts 11:20). What were they preaching? They preached the Lord Jesus. Everything in the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation is about Jesus. It is the unveiling of Jesus. When you preach and Jesus is not unveiled, faith will never come. For faith, cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. That word of God means the words of Christ. When you go out on evangelism, don’t preach condemnation, preach Jesus. In your work place, preach Jesus. In your community, preach Jesus. Let them see Jesus in you.

All the apostles preached Jesus. Stephen preached Jesus. Philip preached Jesus. Paul preached Jesus. All of them preached Jesus. “And the hand of the Lord was with them and a great number believed and turned unto the Lord, then tidings of these things came to the hearing of the church which was in Jerusalem.” (Acts 11:21-22). We are called as believers to be witnesses of Jesus, not of other people’s sins or the challenges they are facing, but Jesus. Even without you saying anything, let people see Jesus in you. It bears repetition, we are called to be witnesses of Jesus.

Take a quality decision today that wherever you go, you will preach Jesus. Decide that your life will be the mirror-image of Christ. As the world sees Jesus in you, they will follow you and seek the God you serve.

Further reading: Acts 9: 19-31, Acts 11:19-24

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- 2 Kings 15-16; Evening- John 3:1-18

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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.

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Topic: River of Revelation [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Saturday May 12, 2018]

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. – James 1:22

Have you ever been in the position in the past where every time you opened the Bible you received a river of revelation? Does it seem lately that the river’s run dry? If so, I strongly suggest that you backtrack to the last revelation God gave you. Back up and see if you acted on it, if you did what God showed you to do. If you didn’t, start again, digging in to that revelation and then putting it into action in your life. You’ll soon find new revelations are beginning to flow.

You see, revelation is most prolific when you are acting on the Word. I’ve discovered that for myself again and again. The more I act on the Word, the more I see into it. That’s why James 1:22 tells us to not only hear God’s Word but to do it!

It may seem that the things God has revealed to you are very insignificant. They may not even make good sense to your natural mind. But do them anyway! If you had insight into the spirit realm, you’d see they’re far more important than you think.

Open God’s Word anew today. Come before Him with expectancy of a fresh revelation of the Scripture and commit to Him to follow it up with actions of obedience. Be a doer of God’s revelations and not a hearer only and your river will never run dry.

Scripture Reading: James 1:22-27

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Topic: I Am Protected [Joyce Meyer’s Devotional Saturday May 12, 2018]

…Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. — Luke 5:4 NKJV

Spending time with God protects us from the attacks of our enemies. When I remember this, it helps me feel safe, and that is something we all desire.

Take a moment several times a day to simply turn your attention toward the Lord and say, “I know You are with me and that You are my Protector.” Then, take a few moments to dwell in that thought and let it comfort you. There is never a moment in your life when God is not with you.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for being with me at all times. Your Word says You will never forsake me, and You will protect me from those would harm me (see Hebrews 13:5). Help me to regularly spend time with You and daily focus on Your love and protection. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

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Topic: Good Or Bad Example [Teens Open Heavens 12, May 2018]

Memorise: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. – Matthew 5:16

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Bible In One Year: 2 Kings 4-5, John 4:1-30

MESSAGE:

Whether we know it or not, our younger ones are watching us. The younger ones at home, church and school are copying everything they see us do. It is your choice to be good examples to them or bad examples. You must decide not to lead them astray. When you watch TV, your younger ones are taking note of the programs to watch when they are your age. When you use insulting words, your younger ones are memorizing the words to use when they get the chance to.

Don’t be deceived by thinking everyone has their separate lives to live, this is not true, we all influence each other even when we don’t try. If you are the first born of your family, you will probably be the greatest influencer of every other child in the family. By implication, the kind of family that you will be known as in the future depend on how you influence your younger ones today. Be a good example to them; teach them to love others, to be kind, to study their Bible, to pray, to be respectful and to be serious with their academics. Be a good example to your younger ones

Prayer Point: Lord Jesus Christ, help me to be a good example from today, and to be a good ambassador for you.

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Hymn 4:

I. God give us Christian homes!
Homes Where the Bible is loved and taught,
Homes where the Master’s will is sought,
Homes crowned with beauty Your love has wrought;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

2. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the father is true and strong,
Homes that are free from the blight of wrong,
Homes that are joyous with love and song;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

3. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the mother, in caring quest,
Strives to show others Your way is best,
Homes where the Lord is an honoured guest;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

4. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the Children are led to know,
Christ in His beauty who loves them so,
Homes where the altar fires burn and glow;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

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.

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Topic: The Power Of Instruction [Seeds of Destiny Saturday May 12, 2018]

Scripture: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 19:20

Thought For The Day: Anyone who is too big to be instructed and directed is too small to fulfil destiny.

The relevance of direction to life and destiny fulfilment can never be overemphasized. Direction is key to destiny fulfilment; one thing that direction does is that it shows one the pathway to destiny.

This means, direction determines destiny. To reach where you are going, you must know where you are going and the way that leads there. Get this: to be under clear direction and instruction is to be guaranteed a solid destiny. Anyone who is too big to be instructed and directed is too small to fulfil destiny.

At the mountain of transfiguration, Jesus was instructed in a way by Moses and Elijah, because they came to tell him what was ahead of Him (Luke 9:31). Even though He created them, He humbled Himself enough to receive instructions or information from them.

Someone may be so proud that even though he is missing his way, he struggles to find it all by himself, thereby wasting time and energy, instead of simply asking for direction. If someone else wants to assist him by showing him the right way, he would cockily resist and say, ‘Relax. I know the road,’ only to reach the wrong destination and realize that it is too late.

Beloved, you will not miss road in life.

My counsel is, settle down to be instructed in order to fulfil your destiny.

Remember this: Anyone who is too big to be instructed and directed is too small to fulfil destiny.

Assignments:
1. Decide to shun the lifestyle of pride and arrogance.
2. Humble yourself to be instructed.
3. Decide to hear God’s instruction through your pastor so you can be directed in life.

Prayer: O Lord, I reject the lifestyle of pride and arrogance that hinders Your instruction. I receive the spirit of meekness in order to be instructed, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

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

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 12:1 to 13:23, John 7:1 to 30, Psalm 108:1 to 13, Proverbs 15:4.

Amazing Fact: The eyes of a chameleon are independent from each other, allowing it to look in two different directions at once.

Today In History: 12/05/1965 – West Germany and Israel exchanged letters establishing diplomatic relations.

Quote: When you connect with instruction, you make discovery. When you make searches, you see secrets. Culled from 10 PRINCIPAL SECRETS OF PRINCIPAL PEOPLE by Dr Paul Enenche.

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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

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Topic: A Greater Love [DCLM Daily Manna Saturday May 12, 2018]

Text: John 20:10-18 (KJV)

Key Verse: “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre” (John 20:11).

MESSAGE:

After the death of Argentinian, Miguel Guzman in 2006, it was reported that his faithful dog refused to leave the side of his master’s grave for six years. The German shepherd named Capitan ran away from home after the death of his master. A week later, Mr. Guzman’s family went to pay their respects and found the heartbroken pet sitting by his owner’s grave, wailing.

From the passage, Mary Magdalene stayed back at the sepulchre weeping even after all the disciples had returned to their homes. She kept waiting! She had been early at the grave on the first day of the week after the crucifixion to discover the empty grave. Not finding the body in the grave, the disciples returned perplexed, but Mary Magdalene stayed back to weep and await any further development about the Lord until suddenly Christ appeared to her to confirm His resurrection and for her to be the agent to broadcast the good news again.

Jesus, from Luke’s account, was said to have cast out seven demons from Mary Magdalene. She later served with other women in providing for and supporting Christ and his disciples in their ministry (Luke 8:2,3). She lived her life in full gratitude to the Lord. The love of God showed to her constrained her to love so much.

The question now is, how much is your love for the Master? When the goings get tough and many fellow believers around you lose their love and patience and decide to call it quits, will you stand and maintain your loyalty to Him? The Bible predicts that in the last days, the love of many shall wax cold, faith and commitment will decrease with many abandoning their vows. Such evil days call us to demonstrate to the Master that we love Him by remaining steadfast in His love, grace and commission.

Thought For The Day: True love for the Master transcends mere verbal professions.

Bible Reading in one Year: Psalms 65-67; 69-70

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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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Topic: Decision-Making I [Open Heavens 12th May 2018, Saturday]

Memorise: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. – Joshua 24:15

Read: Ruth 1:11-18 (KJV)

11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

Bible in One Year: 1 Samuel 29-31, James 5

MESSAGE:

Are you presently at any of life’s crossroads? God expects that your decision would be the end-result of a process of reflection on the available choices before you, informed and sustained by a concern to please Him. You therefore need guidance from the Holy Spirit before making up your mind on any issue, especially the difficult ones. Our loving Father has provided assistance for our decision-makng process through the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures, individuals and the natural world around us. In Joshua chapter 24, the All-knowing God new that the Israelites would soon have to make the conscious decision of either serving Him or the gods of the nations around them. He therefore presented His case on why they should serve Him by reminding them of how He brought Abraham their father out of his native land, across the river, into the Promised Land. He further recounted how He delivered them from slavery in Egypt and took them through the wilderness with miracles, signs and wonders attending every aspect of their journey. The Lord then announced to them that if they found it difficult to serve Him wholeheartedly after everything he had done for them, they were free to choose whom they will serve. However, Joshua immediately answer for himself that he and his family would serve the Lord.

Why would God give His people the option of serving other gods? The truth of the matter is, our God’s leadership is not authoritarian or forceful. He will tell you His rules and regulations, and make his position on issues very clear. He will also reveal what awaits you in the future based on the choices you make today. You can be sure that He will allow you to have your way, and He will also give you the opportunity to exercise your free will. However, you must be ready to accept the repercussions of your choices and take responsibility for your actions at the end of it all. If you are a good student of the Bible, you will observe that each time anyone acted contrary to God’s word, they always suffered terribly for it. For example, contrary to God’s warning, Israel decided to have a king instead of letting God lead them through His prophets. They turned deaf ears to God’s warning in 1 Samuel 8:18 and they suffered terribly for it in the hands of Solomon and the succeeding kings. Rather than act in defiance to God’s instructions, it is always better to heed His counsel. Be ready to reason with God in His word and through prayers, and you will be rewarded with divine direction that will lead to your breakthrough (Isaiah 1:18).

Prayer Point: Father, please help me to always act according to Your will and to remain in Your favour in Jesus’ Name.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Open Heavens 11 May 2018 Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Spiritual Sensitivity

Hymn 5: I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

1. I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

2. The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.

3. Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow
No turning back, no turning back.

4. My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

5. Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.

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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