Topic: Serve God Only — Saturday October 21, 2017.

Text: Exodus 20:18-26

Key Verse: “Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold” (Exodus 20:23).

God hates anything that competes with Him for pre-eminence in our hearts. Whatever else we do, we must accord Him the rightful place in our lives. Otherwise, He will leave us to our own whims. This was what He did to the Israelites, who rebelled repeatedly in the wilderness and died without entering the Promised Land.

Their offspring were then expected to serve only the living God through obedience to His statutes. But they continued to rebel now and again. They created other gods in total disobedience to the expressed law of God. They began to keep the laws of these gods in order to justify themselves before the idols. They offered their children in sacrifice to their idols.

Instead of trusting in the grace of the Almighty who brought them out of Egypt as a nation, they sought to appease their own guilt by obedience to laws they made for themselves. Despite the punishment that was meted out to their fathers and how the older generation perished in the wilderness, the children of Israel continued in rebellion. This shows the hard-heartedness of the natural man.

When they should appreciate God for what He did for them – the innumerable miracles wrought in their lives – they allowed Satan to continue his dangerous hold on them. We are being challenged to show gratitude to God for all His great works in our lives by being obedient to His word. When you disobey Him or continue in sin, you court His displeasure. But you are then treading the same dangerous and destructive path the children of Israel trod. You can receive grace today to walk in the right path if you allow God have His way.

Thought for the day: The redeemed is made different to make a difference.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Kings 20-21

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 — The Calling Of God; The Making Of Man [Saturday October 21, 2017]

Scripture: And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. Mark 1:17-18

Thought For The Day: God does not call us to mock us; He calls us to make us. When God calls you, He colours you.

One of the greatest privileges on earth is the privilege of being called by God and serving in His vineyard. The calling of God is a calling unto honour (Hebrews 5:4). Being present in the vineyard of God for service is an implication for honour.

The calling of God is for the making of man. God does not call us to mock us; He calls us to make us. When God calls you, He colours you. And no devil can mock whom God has made (Exodus 23:25).

The calling of God has a positive implication for destiny fulfilment. It is worthy of note that the service of God is a deliverance therapy. The service of God imparts man with honour, dignity and respect.

An honourable man is not permitted to experience any trace of misery, reproach or shame because the honour of the calling swallows it up. It is not possible to work for God and people of the world do not see you as an enviable personality.

Beloved, if you are not found wanting in service, God shall not be wanting in blessing you.

Today, I prophesy to you, whatever is contrary to the calling of God for your life is cursed to its roots, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember This: God does not call us to mock us; He calls us to make us. When God calls you, He colours you.

Assignments:

1. Always put God first before anything else in life.

2. Ensure to involve yourself in a Department or Service Unit in Church and serve faithfully.

Prayer:
I ask for the grace to serve You dedicatedly LORD, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE CALLING OF GOD IS THE MAKING OF MAN.

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 37:1 to 38:28, 1 Timothy 6:1 to 21, Psalm 89:38 to 52, Proverbs 25:28.

Quote: The proof of service is not in title but in task. It is not in the position but in the action. Culled from SERVICE: YOUR UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST by Dr (Mrs) Becky Paul-Enenche

Today In History: 21/10/1879 – Thomas Edison invented the electric incandescent lamp. It would last 13 1/2 hours before burning out.

Amazing Fact: There are 27 bones, 29 joints and at least 123 named ligaments in the human hand.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The six over-flooded services tomorrow by 6:00am, 7:20am, 8:40am, 10:00am, 11:20am & 12:40pm. Invite your friends and loved ones.

Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), is a powerfully anointed church, headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Dr 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: You Are In Charge — Saturday October 21, 2017.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:…” (Isaiah 9:6 KJV)

The world was in turmoil and in confusion, but God opened Isaiah’s eyes to see a revelation of the birth of His Son. The prophecy of the birth of Jesus was fulfilled when the angel of the Lord came to the shepherds and announced to them; For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) The gulf of division and separation was created by the fall of man, but with the birth of Jesus, God decided to tabernacle with us, staying in our midst. Anger is over and we have a relationship with God.

So what should you expect? You must expect only good. Only good is permitted to come to your house. The bible says we have a hope that does not make us ashamed nor disappoint because the love of God is shed abroad in our heart. (Romans 5:5) God’s love is unconditional and irrevocable. The beautiful thing about the love of God is that it comes with blessing. He will just not love you; He favours you and ensures that wherever a lack exists in your life, the need is met. He deals with anything harassing you.

Jesus is the Head of the church. And the government is upon His shoulder. The bible also says that we have received the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness to reign in life by Jesus Christ. So whatever is trying to move you off your position of authority is coming down. You are a ruler! Rule in the midst of your enemies. You are in charge. Isaiah gave us a revelation: the government shall be upon his shoulder. It will not be in the government house, the White house, or the Kremlin in Russia. The government will not be with occult people, nor with magicians or with idol worshippers. As believers His government is on our shoulders. Know it therefore, that when you appear they should run. You are in charge. Praise God!

Further Reading: Luke 2:7-11, Isaiah 9:6-7

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Isaiah 62-64; Evening- 1 Timothy 1

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: A Need for God [Saturday October 21, 2017]

Christ in your hearts is your only hope of glory. — Colossians 1:27 (TLB)

The age-old issue, “Can man save himself, or does he need God?” is still raging across the world as furiously as ever. As long as the world goes on, people will build towers of Babel, fashion their graven images, and invent their own ideologies. Now, as in every period of history, people think they can manage without God.

Economically, they may manage; intellectually, they may manage; socially, they may get by. But down underneath the surface of rational man is a vacuum-a void that can be met only through Jesus Christ. The most astounding fact of all history is that the great and almighty God of heaven can live in your heart. It makes no difference who you are.

Prayer for the day: You fill the emptiness and longing of my soul. I need the presence of Your Spirit, dear Lord.

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.

Topic: Covenant Prosperity [Saturday October 21, 2017]

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant. – Deuteronomy 8:18

What is God’s reason for prospering His people? Is it so we can watch bigger TVs? So we can buy finer houses and more luxurious cars?

Establishing God’s covenant on the earth and giving to those in need: Those are God’s purposes for prosperity!

I’ve had some people tell me, “Well, Brother Copeland, Jesus’ ministry was poor and He got along just fine.” That’s ridiculous. All the way through the Old Testament God promised material blessings to anyone who would walk perfectly and uprightly before Him. If God had failed to bless Jesus financially, He would have been breaking His own Word.

Jesus never built a worldly empire for Himself. But that doesn’t mean He was poor. It means He was the greatest giver who ever walked the face of this earth—and it’s about time we started following in His footsteps.

If we’ll start giving, if we’ll start taking care of the needs in people’s pocketbooks, we’ll be far more likely to win their hearts.

What do you think will happen to the heart of a starving nation when you bring in a 747 full of food, clothes and medical supplies to them in the Name of Jesus and His love? The hearts of those people are going to soften! They’re going to be willing to listen to what we have to say about Jesus.

Don’t you ever let anyone tell you it’s wrong to want to prosper. It’s wrong for you not to want to prosper when that prosperity can mean the difference between heaven and hell for millions of people.

Forget about your own little needs. Raise your vision and set your mind on giving to meet someone else’s, on establishing God’s covenant in the earth. Then stand fast in faith and get ready to enjoy the greatest prosperity you’ve ever known.

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:11-18

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: God Works In The Simple Things – Saturday October 21, 2017.

John 14:7 “If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.”

Text: John 14:7

Knowing Jesus is knowing the Father. This is not only because Jesus did exactly what He saw His Father do, but Jesus was God in the flesh.

The disciples didn’t realize that seeing Jesus was seeing God. They were expecting something more. Many times we miss seeing God work in our lives and circumstances because we are looking for something stupendous. Although it is true that God is totally awesome, He doesn’t usually choose to manifest Himself in that way.

God spoke to Elijah not in the fire, wind, or an earthquake, but in a still, small voice. Jesus didn’t come to this earth in a grand way by man’s standards, but was born to poor parents in a stable. Isaiah 53:2 says that Jesus had no form nor beauty that would make us think that He was anything more than a mere man.

Paul reveals in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, that God chooses to do things this way so that no flesh will glory in His presence. The Lord wants us to focus on Him through faith and not concentrate on the physical things He uses. In the Old Testament when the Lord did use visible instruments to release His power, the Israelites made idols out of those things.

Just as the disciples saw Jesus but didn’t realize that what they saw was God, likewise, God is infinitely involved in our everyday lives, but we miss Him because we are blinded by our carnal minds. The primary reason that God chooses to use those who are nothing by the world’s standards is so that no one else will take the credit for the great things that are accomplished.

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: Your Safe Place — Saturday October 21, 2017.

Read: Proverbs 18:10–11, Bible in a Year: Isaiah 62–64; 1 Timothy 1

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

My daughter and I were arranging to attend an extended family gathering. Because she was nervous about the trip, I offered to drive. “Okay. But I feel safer in my car. Can you drive it?” she asked. I assumed she preferred her more spacious vehicle to my compact one so I responded, “Is my car too cramped?” “No, it’s just that my car is my safe place. Somehow I feel protected there.”

Her comment challenged me to consider my own personal “safe place.” Immediately I thought of Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” In Old Testament times, the walls and watchtower of a city provided warning of danger from without and shielding for its citizens within. The writer’s point is that God’s name, which stands for His character, person, and everything that He is, provides true protection for His people.

Certain physical places promise longed-for safety in moments that seem dangerous. A sturdy roof overhead in the midst of a storm. A hospital offering medical care. The embrace of a loved one.

What is your “safe place”? Wherever we seek safety, it is God’s presence with us in that place that provides the strength and protection we really need.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You that no matter what worries and concerns we have today, when we think about You, we find safety in Your presence.

God is a safe place in life’s storms.

Insight:

One of the greatest biblical descriptions of a truly “safe place” is found in the familiar words of Psalm 23. Some scholars envision David writing this Shepherd-psalm while still a young boy, perhaps lying under a star-filled night sky. Others see so much maturity and wisdom in the song that they imagine Psalm 23 as the reflections of an elderly person who has lived long and learned much. Either way, the song clearly describes David’s “safe place.” It was a place of provision (v. 1); a place of green pastures and quiet, relaxing waters (v. 2); and a place for spiritual restoration and spiritual guidance (v. 3). But, most of all, it was a place where David experienced the presence of God, who removed all his fear and provided deep comfort (v. 4).

This message was written By Elisa Morgan [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]