Topic: Who Is Your Role Model? [Sunday 15, October 2017]

Memorise: “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 11:1

Read: Philippians 3:14-19

14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Bible In One Year: Mark 4-5. Hymn: Sing Hymn 3 – Deeper, Deeper in the Love

MESSAGE:

Who is your role model? Show me your role model and I can tell you who you are. In the Bible reading for today, we read about someone who was bold enough to tell his audience to follow him because he was a follower of the Great Master Jesus. He aspired to become like Jesus Christ to the point of no return.

Beloved, who is your role model? We have living role models in the present age; those that are sold to the righteousness attainable only in Christ, those who have not corrupted themselves with the affairs this life. Therefore, beloved, watch out for good role models and pattern your life after them as they do after Christ, don’t pattern your life after secular musicians or actors that live careless lives, they may seem like the interesting bunch now, but if you look closely at their lives, you realize that they are constantly chasing something or running from something. Secretly, they envy us Christians and wish they could live the lives that we live, but they are not bold enough to make the change, that is why you see them come to Church once in a while. The Holy Spirit in your life is your greatest possession, don’t lose Him by copying the wrong people.

Action Point: Look among Christian leaders and find out those living according to Christ’s doctrines. Follow their footsteps.

Open Heavens 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.

Topic: How To Overcome Weariness [Sunday October 15, 2017]

Weariness is satan’s weapon to frustrate the saints from taking their blessings.

It comes when hope seems gone and waiting seems not necessary any longer.

When weariness is not stemed it extends to frustration which in turn can open the door to all kinds of evil.

If you want to escape weariness, tame your utterances.

To dismantle weariness offer strong thanksgiving and praise to God always. Thanksgiving are hardly worn out, thanksgiving naturally wears out the enemy.

Topic: Lot Of The Wicked — Sunday October 15, 2017.

Text: Job 21:22-34

Key Verse: “That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath” (Job 21:30).

Death does not respect any man, as it comes at its own timing. It does not discriminate along social status, economic well-being, financial security, level of education, and numerous other things that matter to men today. While responding to the rebuke of his friends, Job noted that the wicked may prosper but they remain unrecognized by God and unrespected by wise people.

As Judge of all the earth, God will do right. Hell is the lot of every sinner at last, and it makes little difference if one goes singing there, and another sighing. Whether a wicked man dies in a palace or in a dungeon, the worm that dies not and the fire that is not quenched, will be his eternal companions. Thus, differences in this world are meaningless in eternity. Job opposed his friends who argued that the wicked were sure to fall into immediate ruin, and none but the wicked would face such a fate.

On the basis of this principle, they condemned Job as wicked. Like him, no discerning believers should fail to realize that the punishment for sinners is greater in the world to come. The wicked may enjoy great privileges in this life but at death, all is worthless and forgotten. Death should hold no dread for the believer. If anything, we should look forward to it as the beginning of a glorious era with Christ.

Thought for the day: The believer is redeemed to escape the eternal fate of the wicked in hell.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Kings 7-8

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: Call Yourself To Order! [Sunday, October 15, 2017]

Basic Scripture: Genesis 3: 1-24

Indeed Aristotle said: “I count him braver who conquers his desires than him who conquers his enemies: for the hardest victory is the victory over self.”Most people cannot control their weight, appetite, temper, sleep, etc, and they blame the devil for that.

You do not always cast out the devil as a solution to problems. For example, concerning food, you make up your mind and say things like: “I will go on a diet plan.” Concerning your spouse, believe and say things like: “I will not beat my wife” or “I will not be disrespectful to my husband again.” These are acts from your God-given powerful human will. You must believe that by the grace of God, you can do all things. You can stop adultery and fornication!

Flee! You can lose some weight again, if you so desire! Control your food intake and exercise regularly! Be disciplined! Remember what made Adam and Eve to lose their inheritance in the garden? Food! What demoted Esau? Food! Heaven is calling you to order today. Whatever you cannot control in your life and ministry is a disorder. Become your own governor and president. It is known that women add weight during pregnancy, but the real test is after delivery. Most women become fat, shapeless and unattractive after delivery.

Reject this! You can look sweet for your husband and enjoy better marital bliss. Arise! Grab discipline and put your life under control. Dear pastor, you can close your services on time. Cut away all unnecessary things and you will experience a new move of heaven. 1 Cor. 14: 40 declare: “Let all things be done decently and in order.” Bring your life back to order! If you have not finished your Bible once, you are not a serious believer at all. Do you know that you can finish the Bible in five hours non-stop? It takes discipline and IT IS POSSIBLE

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. And always remember: Servants of Christ must be masters of themselves! You will end this year well! Amen!

If you need deliverance, see your pastor or be at the Manna Mountain this week Sunday 8am (OGUDU) OR 10.30am (Lekki). One-on-One at Lekki this week!

Prayer Points: Take any song of worship as led.

1. Pray over today’s word as led now.

2. Repent from past actions of laziness.

3. I decide to organize and control these areas of my life whether the likes it or not (mention them).

4. Pray seriously on any other matter concerning your life’s/ministry’s progress. Pray about today now! Choose good news!

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

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

Topic: Supernatural Strength Through Fasting And Praying [Sunday October 15, 2017]

Scripture: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Thought For The Day: If your strength is not small, you are not permitted to crumble before any battle.

It is clear from Scriptures that God gives power to the faint and imparts strength on those who lack might. The Will of God for His children is to exist in supernatural strength and not in weariness.

A major key to supernatural strength is prayer and fasting. The time of fasting physically is the time of feasting spiritually, this in turn supplies supernatural strength. That was the experience of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:7-8.

Now, what is the necessity of supernatural strength?

1. Supernatural strength is key to victory in battle

Supernatural strength is critical to gaining victory in the battles of life. If your strength is not small, you are not permitted to crumble before any battle (Proverbs 24:10).

2. Supernatural strength is key to speed in life

In 1 Kings 18:46, we see that when God laid His Hand on Elijah, he was imparted with supernatural strength and he gained speed to outrun the horses of Ahab. Imagine a person running faster than a horse. Incredible!

I prophesy the end of delay in your life. Receive the supernatural speed that will guarantee your destiny fulfilment and impart on you the unusual confidence to face the future in Jesus’ Name.

Remember This: If your strength is not small, you are not permitted to crumble before any battle.

Assignments:

1. Ask God for the impartation of supernatural strength in your life.

2. Embark on periodic prayer and fasting in order to gain Divine strength.

Prayer: O LORD, I ask for the renewal of my strength daily. Position me in Your Presence for the impartation of Your strength in my life, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: SUPERNATURAL STRENGTH

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 26:1 to 27:22, 2 Thessalonians 3:1 to 18, Psalm 85:1 to 13, Proverbs 25:16.

Quote: A higher degree of understanding produces a higher degree of manifestation. Culled from GO IN THIS THY MIGHT by Dr Paul Enenche.

Amazing Fact: Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.

Today In History: 15/10/1993 – Nelson Mandela and South African President F. W. de Klerk were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled — Sunday October 15, 2017.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27 KJV)

Jesus is the Prince of peace. He is the Prince of Shalom. Nothing broken and nothing missing. His peace passes human understanding. Jesus said let not your heart be troubled, believe in God and believe in me. Are you wondering what you will put on? Let not your heart be troubled. Are you wondering on what you will eat? Don’t worry. Have you set target for yourself and it has not manifested? Don’t worry. The truth is that when it starts to manifest, it will be double miracle.

Have you not heard that there is no failure in any believer. You cannot fail. Jesus cannot fail and so you cannot fail because you are in Christ. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation that has never existed before. You have been delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of his dear Son. In him you live, move and have your being.

Anything the enemy has packaged against you cannot stand. Sickness is not permitted in your body. The activities of destructive spirits in your life are terminated. Today, I declare revival in your life. Let your kidney and liver be revived. By his stripes you are healed. You will not be stranded. Covenant will speak for you. This year will end gloriously for you. It will not end in shame. I declare victory in your life.
           
Further Reading: John 14:1-6, 26-30, Philippians 4:6-9

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Isaiah 45-46; Evening- 1 Thessalonians 3

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: The Heart of the King [Sunday October 15, 2017]

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. – Proverbs 21:1

Think about that for a moment! God has reserved the right to override the will of a nation’s leader, if need be, to see that His people are governed according to His will.

What’s more, God will hear the prayer of any government leader. Even if he’s the worst reprobate in the whole world. He heard the prayer of old King Nebuchadnezzar. Believe me, that means He’ll listen to any leader!

You see, Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon. He was an ungodly ruler of an ungodly nation. However, he’d taken captives from the land of Judah. He had some of God’s people under his authority. So, God began to deal with him.

Again and again, God warned him, Nebuchadnezzar, you’re going to lose your mind if you don’t straighten up. And, sure enough, he went just as crazy as could be.

He stayed that way for years too. Then one day he cried out to God and God heard him.

Despite his status as a heathen king of a heathen nation, God intervened repeatedly in Nebuchadnezzar’s life and heard him when he finally cried out for help. Why? Because he had God’s people under his control!

That same principle still holds true today. If we’ll open the way through prayer, God will deal with our leaders!

If we will humble ourselves in unity and pray, God can change the injustice and corruption that exist in our country, or any country for that matter. He’ll change the hearts of everyone from the White House on down to make sure His children are governed justly.

Make it a point to pray for our leaders today!

Scripture Reading: Daniel 4:1-37

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: Creation Care— Sunday October 15, 2017.

Read: Genesis 1:26–31, Bible in a Year: Isaiah 45–46; 1 Thessalonians 3

The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind. Psalm 115:16

The “big browns” are spawning in the Owyhee River—brown trout beginning their fall nesting ritual. You can see them excavating their nests in the gravelly shallows.

Wise fishermen know that fish are spawning and try not to disturb them. They avoid walking on gravel bars where they might trample the eggs, or wading upstream from the nests where they might dislodge debris that can smother them. And they don’t fish for these trout, though it’s tempting to do so as they rest near their nests.

These precautions are part of an ethic that governs responsible fishing. But there is a deeper and a better cause.

The Scriptures stress the fact that God has given us the earth (Gen. 1:28–30). It is ours to use, but we must use it as those who love it.

I muse on the work of God’s hands: a partridge calling across a canyon, a bull elk bugling up a fight, a herd of antelope far off in the distance, a brook trout and its kaleidoscopic rose moles, a mother otter playing in a stream with her pups—I love all these things, for they have been given to me for my delight, out of my Father’s great love.

And what I love, I protect.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have put us here to enjoy and ponder Your marvelous creation. May everything You have made remind us of Your goodness, love, and care.

Care for creation honors the Creator.

Insight:

God gave specific instructions on how the Israelites should treat the land He had given them (Ex. 23:10–11; Lev. 25:1–7). Just as His people were commanded to rest every seventh day, “[their] land [was] to have a year of rest” (Lev. 25:5). “For six years you are to sow your fields and harvest the crops, but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused” (Ex. 23:10–11). Modern scientists have supported the practice of periodically letting land lay fallow, allowing the land’s nutrients to be replenished and productivity rejuvenated.

Our wise Creator cares for those He created as well as the earth He has given us. How can we be better stewards of God’s creation? Sim Kay Tee

This message was written By David H. Roper [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]