Topic: Self Seeking Not God Seeking [Andrew Wommack Friday May 11, 2018]

John 6:26, “Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.”

Text: Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56; John 6:22-39

Jesus knew the hearts of all men and therefore, He did not commit Himself to this crowd. Just the day before, these same people tried to take Him by force and make Him their king, but He withdrew and spent the night in prayer.

This crowd looked like they were seeking Jesus, but they were actually trying to use Jesus to seek their own end. It is true that there are many personal benefits to be reaped through serving the Lord, but the benefits are never to become our object. In all things, Christ must have the preeminence (Col. 1:18).

Jesus exposed the true intentions of the people’s hearts by preaching a strong message of commitment. Those who were self-centered were offended and left while those who were willing to lay down their lives to experience God’s abundant life remained. Commitment to God Himself (not what He can produce) is what always separates the true worshippers of God from the false.

As Jesus began to explain in these verses that He was the only way to the Father (Jn. 14:6) and that they would have to come through Him, the people grew angry. It always angers the flesh to think that all our righteous acts can’t save us, but Jesus made it clear that our only part in salvation is to believe. Believe what? Believe on Jesus and His sacrifice – not ours. Salvation is a gift and cannot be purchased (Rom. 10:2-3).

Many times, we get so intent on seeking God in one area that we forget the greatest miracle of all, which is the love and redemption given to us from God through His Son. God loves us so much!

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: Better To Run [DCLM Daily Manna Friday May 11, 2018]

Text: Genesis 39:13-23 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out” (Genesis 39:12).

MESSAGE:

In the Australian bush country grows a little plant called the sundew. It has a slender stem and tiny, round leaves fringed with hairs that glisten with bright drops of liquid as delicate as fine dew. Woe to the insect, however, that dares to dance on it. Although its attractive clusters of red, white and pink blossoms are harmless, the leaves are deadly. The shiny moisture on each leaf is sticky and will imprison any bug that touches it. As an insect struggles to free itself, the vibration causes the leaves to close tightly around it. This innocent looking plant then feeds on its victim.

Immoral sin of the flesh, whether fornication, adultery or masturbation is not only sticky and imprisoning; it renders its victims a feast for the unquenchable fire. Can anyone take fire in his/her bosom and not be burnt? (Proverbs 6:24-33).

When Joseph fled the scene of temptation leaving his garment behind, the evil woman decide to keep the dress to use as evidence to nail him at her lord’s return. Without being given any chance to defend himself, Joseph was then put in prison by his master, Potiphar, where he maintained the best attitude though he was wrongly accused. But he escaped the snare of the fowler and preserved his life.

Joseph’s temptation appeals to a strong, natural drive, which takes only God’s grace to resist. Temptation is not sin; yielding to it is. By resisting sin, his character and convictions grew and he became stronger spiritually. We must resist the devil with the word of God and flee from temptation in order to fulfill our Christian objectives. For this to be possible, we must have sound knowledge of the Scriptures.

Thought For The Day: Better flee from the scene of temptation, than play there and perish.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Samuel 10; 1 Chronicles 19; Psalm 20

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: Longevity By Impact [Seeds of Destiny Friday May 11, 2018]

Scripture: Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. Acts 9:40 (The New NIV)

Thought For The Day: The impact of your life to your world determines your longevity on earth.

It has been confirmed that one secret of living long on earth is positive impact. Your positive impact on people has the power to prolong your days on earth.

Let me give you an example: our anchor Scripture tells us a story of a follower of Jesus Christ whose name was Dorcas; she was full of good works. One day, she fell sick and died. Peter was sent for and when he went there, the widows showed him all the clothes Dorcas had given to them while she was alive. They presented the evidences of her positive impact on their lives as they cried to Peter. Peter was touched and seemed to have said, ‘This woman is too useful to leave the earth’. So, he prayed to God and the woman was brought back to life.

This means, your contribution affects your destination; your impact affects your outcome. Your impact to your generation is measured by the contribution of your life to the people around you. The impact of your life to your world determines where you can reach in life.

My counsel is, in order to live long on the earth, cultivate the habit of affecting people, touching lives, making a difference in the lives of others, releasing the Word of God from your heart, putting a smile on the face of someone; and you will be amazed where you will reach in life.

Remember this: The impact of your life to your world determines where you can reach in life.

Assignments:
1. Decide to touch lives by meeting the needs of people.
2. Endeavour to impact someone with God’s Word.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the grace to touch the lives of people around me. Help me to put smiles on the faces of people, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DESTINY CAPSULES (PART 2).

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 10:1 to 11:15, John 6:43 to 71, Psalm 107:1 to 43, Proverbs 15:1 to 3

Amazing Fact: A full day on the Moon, lasts about 29 Earth days on the average, from one sunrise to the next.

Today In History: 11/05/1816 – The American Bible Society was formed in New York City.

Quote: We do not lack impact – national and generational – because of lack of proof; we lack impact because the proof is not full. Culled from MAKING FULL PROOF OF MINISTRY by Dr. Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Home Church tomorrow by 6:00 pm.

“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: Spiritual Sensitivity [Open Heavens 11th May 2018, Friday]

Memorise: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. – Hebrews 13:2

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 (KJV)

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Bible in One Year: 1 Samuel 26-28, James 3:13-4:17.

MESSAGE:

In the physical realm, sensitivity can be viewed from the perspective of a deep feeling of love and compassion for a person, which usually translates to a commensurate level of understanding for the person’s needs, leading to appropriate actions being taken in that person’s interest. In the spiritual realm however, sensitivity is a quality of life generated by the Spirit of God. It is the ability to perceive and respond to the call of God or the spiritual demands of the moment. A lack of spiritual sensitivity affects the physical and spiritual wellbeing of God’s children and must be avoided at all costs. Beginning from today, your spiritual antennae will begin to receive heavenly signals in the Name of Jesus. Concerning spiritual sensitivity, 1 Corinthians 2:14 says,

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

From this verse, we understand that spiritual sensitivity is a grace that comes from living under the control of the Holy Spirit. Are you spiritually sensitive?

In Isaiah 11:3b, the Holy Spirit painted a picture of our spiritual nature, which is fashioned after Christ, saying:

“…and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:”

Our Lord Jesus Christ manifested this nature in John 4:17-19 and in several other passages of the gospels. Because we are fashioned after Him, we ought to walk as He walked. Spiritual sensitivity was Jesus’ lifestyle, and so, any Christian that is not spiritually sensitive will not walk in the reality of the abundant life that he or she possesses. Without spiritual sensitivity, a person is bound to depend on suspicion, natural intelligence, educational awareness and natural senses. These are all deficient in receiving the things of God. Without spiritual sensitivity, Abraham would have missed his blessing and the opportunity to save Lot and his family from destruction (Genesis 18:1-33), Samson’s parents would have missed a wonderful chance of a lifetime (Judges 13:3-25), and the great Prophet Samuel would have anointed the wrong person as king over Israel (1 Samuel 16:4-13). When decisions are made based on physical evidence alone, no matter how incontrovertible the evidence may seem, there is still always the possibility of miscarriage of justice. This has wrongly sent people to prison and even death. I pray that your spiritual sensitivity will become sharpened today in Jesus Name.

Prayer Point: Father, I want to be vibrant for You; please set me on fire for You today in Jesus’ Name.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Open Heavens 10 May 2018 Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Greatest Ally In Battle

Hymn 15: Nearer My God To Thee

1. Nearer, my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be.
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!

2. Though like the wanderer,
The sun gone down.
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone.
Yet in my dreams I’d be
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!

3. There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou send’st to me
In mercy given:
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!

4. Then, with my waking thoughts
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I’ll raise
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer, my God to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!

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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