Topic: Paralyze The Prayers Of Coffin Sellers [Sunday, December 24, 2017]

Basic Scriptures: Isaiah 46;4; Revelation 4:1-11

Recent studies have shown that a moderate amount of exercise such as working 20 Kilometers per week may help to prevent weight gain and can promote weight loss in non-dieting individuals.

An eight month study involving 182 overweight men ad women, age 40-65 years, confirmed that there was a clear relationship between the mount of physical activities and amount of weight loss. The study further suggests that can be managed by a modest amount of exercise, such as walking for half an hour each day. The Holy Ghost emphasis again is on your living long on planet earth for God to use you.

Revelation 4:11b says: “…for thou hast created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Note the words: “they are”. They stand for present and living beings. Then the word “were” stands for the original purpose of God before you were born. The summary of both is God wants you to get pleasure for your life while you are alive. God has no pleasure in the dead because He has more than enough dust to glorify Him. Does He need more dust to glorify Him? No! The untimely death of a believer is a loss in the Kingdom of God on planet earth. Do all you can to live long for God! Adding unnecessary weight is killing yourself slowly. Eating anything at anytime is giving the rope to hang you postponing your visit to the gym of postponing your times of physical exercises, is an invitation to coffin sellers.

As 2017 ends, pray against death before your time! Just walking about 20 kilometers per week can make you live a week longer on planet earth to terrorize the gates of hell. Satan knows that God cannot use a dead body and he will do all he can to accelerate your death. Uproot agents of death accidents, sickness, witches/wizards, armed robbers, assassinations, worry, anxiety, lack of enough exercises, etc. His promise is: “And even to your old age, I am he and eve to hoar hairs (gray hairs), will I carry you”- (Isaiah 46:4). Yes, one day in old age and hoar hairs gray hair) we shall die if Jesus tarries, but please refuse to die before your times! Peace!

Prayer Points: Take your best song of worship to God as led.

1. Thank God for the word and begin to uproot agent of death in this last few days of the year.

2. Ask for the grace to eat wisely. Cancel a satanic plan of making an ODM user a victim of premature death

3. I decree: Coffin manufacturers, I shall not be your candidate before my God-given time. Pray it seriously.

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

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

Topic: A Thrill of Hope— Sunday December 24, 2017.

Read: Luke 2:11–20, Bible in a Year: Habakkuk 1–3; Revelation 15

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11

Reginald Fessenden had been working for years to achieve wireless radio communication. Other scientists found his ideas radical and unorthodox, and doubted he would succeed. But he claims that on December 24, 1906, he became the first person to ever play music over the radio.

Fessenden held a contract with a fruit company which had installed wireless systems on roughly a dozen boats to communicate about the harvesting and marketing of bananas. That Christmas Eve, Fessenden said that he told the wireless operators on board all ships to pay attention. At 9 o’clock they heard his voice.

He reportedly played a record of an operatic aria, and then he pulled out his violin, playing “O Holy Night” and singing the words to the last verse as he played. Finally, he offered Christmas greetings and read from Luke 2 the story of angels announcing the birth of a Savior to shepherds in Bethlehem.

Both the shepherds in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago and the sailors on board the United Fruit Company ships in 1906 heard an unexpected, surprising message of hope on a dark night. And God still speaks that same message of hope to us today. A Savior has been born for us—Christ the Lord! (Luke 2:11). We can join the choir of angels and believers through the ages who respond with “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (v. 14).

Prayer: God, we give You glory and thank You for sending Your Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior!

Without Christ there is no hope. Charles Spurgeon

Insight:

Luke’s telling of the birth of Christ is a study in contrasts. We are introduced to the Son of God in the weakness of an infant, while powerful world rulers play their part in moving the family to the city of David. The shepherds were likely guarding temple flocks that would supply the sacrificial system at Jerusalem’s temple. Yet though they were treated as unclean by the religionists of their day, they are invited into the presence of the ultimate Sacrifice. From the humble to the heavenly and everything in between, these contrasts launch the journey of the Son who came from the highest place to be the Lamb of God.

In what way does the coming of Jesus touch your heart? Bill Crowder

This message was written By Amy Peterson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: God And The Family — Sunday December 24, 2017.

Text: Ephesians 6:1-9

Key Verse: “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free” (Ephesians 6:8).

If society rests on the family, it follows without any shred of dissent that it is the aggregate of all those who make up the family. So society is the coming together of family units. Turn in God-fearing families in the society and you will have a godly nation, a god-loving community and god-honouring neighbourhood.

The incontrovertible conclusion therefore, is that to address the moral laxity in any society, man must set the rules of the game according to the terms and conditions of God who created the family. God presents these valuable guidelines through Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesian brethren. Children must obey and honour their parents.

There are two reasons: it is the right thing to do and also the first commandment that came with a promise that it would be well with such obedient children and that they would live long. Fathers and mothers are also solemnly enjoined not to provoke their children to anger. Rather, these young ones must be trained and counseled in the way of the Lord for the fulfillment of God’s word in Isaiah 54:13: “And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” Masters and servants are also captured in the picture of the blessed home under God’s watch. Both are to show reciprocal respect in the way they relate to each other.

The master, realizing he has a Master in heaven, must not threaten while the servant must offer service “as unto Christ”, with whom there is no “respect of persons”. The present world is bereft of these virtues and values because it has failed to bow to the laws of God which are grounded on the salvation brought by Jesus Christ. It is only when man, beginning with the constituents of the family, returns to His laws that we can enjoy peace in the society.

Thought for the day: Troubled man needs the comfort of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Bible Reading in one Year: Proverbs 9-11

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.

Topic: Preserved By The Prophetic Mantle [Sunday December 24, 2017]

Scripture: And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved. Hosea 12:13

Thought For The Day: You need a higher mantle to tackle higher battles and mesmerize the devil.

A prophet is someone who speaks by Divine inspiration. A prophet, for the purpose of this study, is a servant of God who has spiritual jurisdiction over a person or a group of persons. Prophets carry prophetic mantles.

The prophetic mantle of a prophet is critical to the recovery of destiny. The preservation of your life and destiny is connected to the prophetic mantle over your life. Your prophet facilitates your preservation; your pastor enhances your protection; your father provides your cover; who fathers you determines who covers you. Inside the voice of your prophet or pastor is an instruction calculated for your deliverance. Naaman would have died a leper if not for the prophetic instruction from prophet Elisha (2 Kings 5:14)

Beloved, to be prophet-less is to be profitless; to be fatherless is to be futureless; to be pastor-less is to be pasture-less. Not to be under a prophetic mantle is to be exposed to unnecessary battles. You need a higher mantle to tackle higher battles and mesmerize the devil.

My counsel is, value the prophet God has placed over your life. Your sense of value determines the flow of virtue. What you do not value cannot profit you. Your prophet has a role to play in your preservation.

Today, by the prophetic mantle of God on my life, I prophesy your deliverance from the onslaughts of the enemy in this last month of the year, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember This: You need a higher mantle to tackle higher battles and mesmerize the devil.

Assignments:

1. Ask God to show you the prophet He has placed over your life.

2. Value your prophetic cover; never talk against the unction that is meant to cover you.

Prayer: O LORD, I connect to the prophetic mantle of protection and preservation upon my spiritual father. I refuse to be wasted before my time Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE GOD OUR DELIVERER

Quote: Your father determines your preservation; your Prophet determines your protection. Culled from 365 WISDOM CAPSULES by Dr Paul Enenche

Daily Reading: Zechariah 6:1 to 7:14, Revelation 15:1 to 8, Psalm 143:1 to 12, Proverbs 30:24 to 28

Amazing Fact: Horses cannot vomit.

Today In History: 24/12/1784: Methodist Episcopal Church in America founded.

Prophetic Parental Blessing: By the mandate of God upon my life, I pull you out of every cage the enemy has kept you or your loved ones. Every form of bondage around your life this season is broken, in Jesus’ Name.

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.

Topic: Unto Us A Son Is Given — Sunday December 24, 2017.

“Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”. – Isaiah 9:6

Welcome to that great time of the year that we remember the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The interesting thing about this period is that the whole world celebrates Him. Even those that claim not to believe Him celebrate Him. Have you noticed the fact that everything changes during this season including the weather? Beloved, there is no need to struggle with the exact day He was born – whether He was born on the 25th of December or any other day in the year is not material, the important thing is that His birth cannot be denied and because He became flesh, He took upon Himself humanity that He might confer upon us divinity, that is enough to celebrate.

Today, I challenge you to take out time to appreciate God for this wonderful sacrifice. Think of it, Jesus did not have to come; He did not have to die for you and indeed, even if you were the only sinner, He would still have come to pay the unique price for you. God loves you so much and gave you His all. What are you doing for Him?

Take stock of your Christian life and commitment. How have you fared? How many people have you shared the good news with? If Jesus were to come back today, will He say to you well done? Or will you look for where to hide because you have been hiding your Christianity? In this season, as we celebrate and take time out to visit friends, also look for an opportunity to win at least one soul. Spread the word. Let the world see Him in you and desire Him. Be the Bible the world is reading and I know that your life will never remain the same again.

Compliments of the season!

Further Reading: Isaiah 9: 1 – 7; Matthew 1: 18 – 25

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Habakkuk; Evening- Revelation 15

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.

Topic: Good Success [Sunday December 24, 2017]

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt…have good success. – Joshua 1:8

Good success is a way of life that comes from being established in the Word of God. It comes from spending so much of your time and your thought life on the Word that it becomes what you and I could call “second nature.” It comes from hearing and obeying the Word so consistently that it begins to guide your actions even when you’re not consciously thinking about it.

When I started flying airplanes, I learned to train myself by getting the handbook for a certain airplane and reading it over and over again. In my mind’s eye, I’d visualize everything that could occur in that airplane. I trained myself by meditating on what I needed to do.

And that’s exactly what I started doing with the Word of God. I thought about it day and night. Before long, I started getting excited about what I was reading.

I’d sit at home and think about how I’d apply the Word in different situations. I’d see myself praying for the sick and having them recover. The Word became “second nature” to me.

Practice meditating on the Word that way. Let it become part of you. See yourself obeying it in every possible circumstance. It will guarantee you “good success.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1

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.

Topic: We Are Only Complete In Christ [Sunday December 24, 2017]

John 20:31 “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”

Recognition of our completeness in Christ is a tremendous safeguard against deception. Prior to salvation we are incomplete and constantly strive to satisfy our hunger. But through the new birth, we are complete in Christ and our hunger should only be for more revelation of what we already have in Christ. Total satisfaction with Christ disarms Satan’s lies. A big part of all temptation is dissatisfaction.

Adam and Eve would not have eaten of the forbidden fruit if they hadn’t been made dissatisfied with what they had. Through Satan’s lie they were led to believe that they didn’t have it all (Gen. 3:5). The truth is, they did have it all. They were more like God before they ate of the fruit than after they ate the fruit. Their dissatisfaction was a preliminary step to their action of sin.

Satan tempts us in the same way he came against Adam and Eve (2 Cor. 11:3).

Therefore, a full revelation of our completeness in Christ will keep us from chasing after all the things the devil has to offer. If anyone tells you that Christ isn’t enough; that you need something more, then that’s the devil trying to turn you away from your completeness in Christ.

In the same way that Jesus has the fullness of God in Him, we have the fullness of Christ in us. That makes us complete or perfect in Him – that is our spiritual man. Our born-again spirit is identical in righteousness, authority, and power to Christ’s spirit because our born-again spirit is the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9) which has been sent into our hearts crying “Abba Father” (Gal. 4:6).

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).

Topic: Christmas Is Not a Myth [Sunday December 24, 2017]

When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth . . . his Son . . . — Galatians 4:4

Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality. It is a time of joy. Bethlehem’s manger crib became the link that bound a lost world to a loving God. From that manger came a Man who not only taught us a new way of life, but brought us into a new relationship with our Creator. Christmas means that God is interested in the affairs of people, that God loves us so much that He was willing to give His Son.

Prayer for the day: Lord Jesus, as I remember Your birth in such a lowly stable, cleanse my heart that it might be a sanctified gift for You.

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.