Topic: Cast Your Care [Joyce Meyer’s Devotional Sunday April 8, 2018]

No one born (begotten) of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, for God’s nature abides in him [His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him]; and he cannot practice sinning because he is born (begotten) of God. — 1 John 3:9 (AMPC)

You can pray about everything and worry about nothing. When you worry, it says you think you can solve your own problems better than God can. But you were not built to handle problems in your own strength. You were created by God to be dependent upon Him; so bring Him your challenges in life and allow Him to help you with them.

Can you imagine your life without worry? Why not start today to live a worry-free life? Ask the Lord to show you every time you are taking on care instead of casting it off. When He makes you aware of it, be willing to immediately cast it on Him—you will enjoy life so much more. After a period of time, you will actually find it difficult to worry! It just won’t suit you any longer.

Prayer Starter: Father God, You are my One and Only source of peace. Right now, I commit to you all of my worries and concerns—big and small. They are too much for me, but they are not too difficult for You. Help me to trust You more and more. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional HERE’’

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Topic: Henry Theiry: I Am Not The Referee! [Our Daily Manna ODM Sunday, April 8, 2018]

Basic Scriptures: Romans 8:26-39

In a football match, the job of the referee or umpire is to make sure that the match is played according to the rules of the game- Football. If anything is done by any one of the players that violates the rules of the game, the umpire blows his whistled and gives a card to the defaulting player. Sometimes, referees and umpires make mistakes and fail. Years ago, during one of the qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup between France and Ireland, popular French footballer, Theiry Henry, handled the ball and stopped it with his hands; and the passed it on to fellow teammate William Galas who then scored a goal.

The referee did not disqualify the goal. Everyone on the Irish team was shocked! Later when someone went to accuse Henry of cheating, here is what he said, “It was handball, but I am not the referee.” Wow! In other words, men can make mistakes that can cost you a fortune, but when you have God as the Referee or Umpire of your life, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR! He will never make a call that will put you at a loss. He is Referee that can never fail.

In fact, He is a Referee that is ON YOUR SIDE! Yes, in this game of life, Jehovah your God, is BIASED in your favor because FAVOR IS NOT FAIR! And if God be for you, WHO and WHAT can be against you! NOTHING and NOBODY! All things will work in your favor! He is not just your Referee, he is also your Coach. That is why the spirit of God is saying to you today, that in these remaining days of 2018, YOUR VICTORY IS CERTAIN. YOU CANNOT BE DEFEATED; The Referee is on your side!

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Prayer Points: Take Song 5: When the morning comes.

1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led.

2. I cannot fail on this PLANET! My God is the REFEREE of this game of life! He is on my side and I can never lose in Jesus name.

3. Every referee that has been assigned by hell to make sure that I fail, I RELEASE PARALYSIS AND DISAPPOINTMENT UPON YOU TODAY, in Jesus name (Pray it very, very well).

4. I reject and cancel every plot of fraud, deceit and injustice against me; it will not stand in Jesus name.

5. Turn Isaiah 54:17 into prayers. No Weapon Fashioned Against Me Shall Prosper.

I Condemn Every Tongue Speaking Against My Life And Ministry Now, in Jesus name.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Our Daily Manna ODM devotional HERE’’

By Bishop (Dr) Chris E. Kwakpovwe (Cek)
Publisher/Writer Of ODM And

Rev (Mrs) Flora E. Kwakpovwe (Fek)
Co-Publisher/Writer Of ODM.

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Topic: Keys to divine direction!

Welcome to this new week of great things. I hope you were blessed by last week’s teaching. May God engrace us to access His plan for us this month! Today, we shall focus on Keys to Divine Direction! From scriptures, we understand that God is ready to guide our paths in life. It is written: And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them (Isaiah 42:16).

However, God does not just lead anybody on the earth. He leads only His sheep who are willing to be led (Isaiah 55:8).Therefore, there are certain conditions that must be met before we can be divinely directed; they are:

What then, are the keys to Divine Direction?

Be His Son: The first key is that we must be born again. We must be covenant children of God before He can lead us. As it is written: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). This implies that, for God to be committed to directing us, we must first be His children. (Romans 8:14). Thus, by accepting Jesus as our Lord and personal Saviour, we have secured the ticket for divine direction.

Meekness: We need a meek spirit to be guided and directed by God. David said in Psalm 25:9: The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. This means meekness of heart must be in place before God can show us His ways; which are higher than ours. The Bible describes Moses as the meekest man in the earth; as a result, he had access to the ways of God (Numbers 12:3; see also Psalm 103:7). Thus, there cannot be meekness without the fear of the Lord (Psalm 25:12).

Faith: We need faith to be directed by God. Paul said: For we walk by faith, not by sight: (2 Corinthians 5:7). Divine direction is not for those that walk by sight but for those who will trust God to lead them aright. It is faith that makes a man seek God for divine direction (Hebrews 11:6).

Fellowship with the Holy Spirit: A continuous fellowship with the Holy Spirit is another requirement that must be met if we desire divine direction. As it is written: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things (1 John 2:20; see also John 16:13). The Holy Spirit is to show us the things to come but before He can do that, we must first have to know Him and enjoy communion with Him. We also have to be conscious of His indwelling presence in us because the Holy Spirit is a Person we can talk to, ask questions and seek His help.

Quietness: We need quietness to enjoy divine direction. Not just a quiet outer environment but much more a quiet spirit. Avoid a rowdy spirit for God is a Spirit and He communicates with our Spirit. The Bible says: God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Since our fellowship with God is in the spirit, we need to create quietness around us so that we can have a sweet fellowship with the Father where He can instruct us in the way to go (Isaiah 30:15).

Walk in Love: This is a condition in which we live without malice, anger and being relaxed with others, by loving them unconditionally. We also need to embrace liberty of the spirit and one of its manifestations is walking in love. As it is written: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17). Our conscience must be free from all manner of entanglements; including disobedience which quenches the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19).

Be Open: We need openness of heart for divine direction. This connotes, we should not be set or rest in our own ways like concrete. We must be willing to adjust to God’s instructions; even if they contradict our actions. (Matthew 18:3-4). Therefore, we should keep a sensitive and tender heart before God as we allow Him direct our paths, because He knows everything better than us ((2 Chronicles 16:9;Proverbs 16:9).

Worship/Praise: If we must enjoy constant direction, then praise must become our lifestyle. As it is written: But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel (Psalm 22:3). Thus, His voice of direction will come clearly to us when we give Him the praises that His heart loves.

In conclusion, these keys will manifest in your life if you are born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus, for saving me! Now I know I am born again!”

For further reading, please get my books: In pursuit of Vision, Following The Path Of The Eagle, The Breakthrough Power of Vision and Understanding Divine Direction. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have five services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. respectively.

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Topic: Look Up To Jesus Only [Teens’ Open Heavens 8, April 2018]

Memorise: And He said to them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23

Read: Luke 9:23-26 (KJV)

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

Bible In One Year: Ruth 1-4, Luke 11:29-54

MESSAGE:

Besides prosperity and comfort, another thing that can divert your attention while running the race is resting before you reach your goal. Your goal is Heaven, but while we are still here on earth we have no resting place. The wise men of Matthew 2:1-16 kept on travelling for a period of two years following the stars. Some time to rest would have been appealing to them, but because they had to reach their goal, and the star they were following kept on moving, they also kept on moving for that whole period. If they had called for a rest, they would have missed their trail. Why are you declaring a rest when you have not reached your goal? Calling for rest before its time will always lead the fellow into trouble.

Moreover, another diversion from the race is taking your eyes off the star which is your guide; Jesus Christ. Look up to Jesus only. When you look up to Jesus, He will never fail you.

Key Point: If your leader is a bad example, pray for him, but look up to Jesus. Jesus is God’s standard.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Teen Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye’’

Hymn 1:

1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire !

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Saviour, then in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!

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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