Topic: Our Nature In Christ – Tuesday October 3, 2017.

Matthew 24:13 “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

Text: Matthew 24:13

Here, Jesus teaches that the believer must persevere to receive complete salvation. Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned or maintained by our own works. It has to be received by faith. However, there is effort on our part to maintain that faith. This is where holiness comes in.

Holiness will not produce relationship with God, nor will a lack of holiness make God turn away from us. He deals with us according to our faith in Jesus, not our performance. Holiness will keep Satan from stealing our faith, while a lack of holiness is an open invitation for the devil to do his worst. A person who wants to endure to the end cannot live a lifestyle that permits Satan free access to him.

Although God is not imputing our sins unto us, we cannot afford the luxury of sin because it allows Satan to have access to us. When a Christian does sin, and allows the devil an opportunity to produce death in his life, the way to stop this is to confess the sin. God is faithful and just to take the forgiveness that is already present in our born-again spirit and release it in our flesh, thereby removing Satan and his strongholds.

Holiness is a fruit and not a root of salvation. That is to say that holiness is a by-product of relationship with God; it does not produce relationship with God. It is the nature of a Christian to walk in the light, not in the dark. When we are rightly informed of who we are and what we have in Christ, then holiness will naturally flow out of us because it is our nature.

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: Our Nature In Christ – Tuesday October 3, 2017.

Matthew 24:13 “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

Text: Matthew 24:13

Here, Jesus teaches that the believer must persevere to receive complete salvation. Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned or maintained by our own works. It has to be received by faith. However, there is effort on our part to maintain that faith. This is where holiness comes in.

Holiness will not produce relationship with God, nor will a lack of holiness make God turn away from us. He deals with us according to our faith in Jesus, not our performance. Holiness will keep Satan from stealing our faith, while a lack of holiness is an open invitation for the devil to do his worst. A person who wants to endure to the end cannot live a lifestyle that permits Satan free access to him.

Although God is not imputing our sins unto us, we cannot afford the luxury of sin because it allows Satan to have access to us. When a Christian does sin, and allows the devil an opportunity to produce death in his life, the way to stop this is to confess the sin. God is faithful and just to take the forgiveness that is already present in our born-again spirit and release it in our flesh, thereby removing Satan and his strongholds.

Holiness is a fruit and not a root of salvation. That is to say that holiness is a by-product of relationship with God; it does not produce relationship with God. It is the nature of a Christian to walk in the light, not in the dark. When we are rightly informed of who we are and what we have in Christ, then holiness will naturally flow out of us because it is our nature.

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: Conceived in Crisis — Tuesday October 3, 2017.

Read: Psalm 57, Bible in a Year: Isaiah 17–19; Ephesians 5:17–33

I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1

Marc recalls a moment from his childhood when his father called the family together. Their car had broken down, and the family would run out of money by the end of the month. Marc’s dad paused and prayed. Then he asked the family to expect God’s answer.

Today Marc recalls how God’s help arrived in surprising ways. A friend repaired their car; unexpected checks arrived; food showed up at the door. Praising God came easily. But the family’s gratitude had been forged in a crisis.

Psalm 57 has long provided rich inspiration for worship songs. When David declared, “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens” (v. 11), we might imagine him gazing up at a magnificent Middle Eastern night sky or perhaps singing in a tabernacle worship service. But in reality David, fearful for his life, was hiding in a cave.

“I am in the midst of lions,” David said in the psalm. These “ravenous beasts” were “men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords” (v. 4). David’s praise was conceived in crisis. Although he was cornered by enemies who wanted him dead, David could write these amazing words: “My heart, O God, is steadfast . . . . I will sing and make music” (v. 7).

Whatever crisis we face today, we can run to God for help. Then, we can praise Him as we wait expectantly, confident in His infinitely creative care for us.

Your next crisis is your next opportunity to trust our unfailing God.

Insight:

Scripture often uses the image of wings to speak of God’s strength and protection. The image of a chick hiding under the wings of its mother helps us understand the refuge that David seeks in God (Ps. 57). When chicks take refuge under the hen’s wings, they are not simply sheltered but are completely hidden—totally covered in the feathers of their mother, out of sight and out of the way of danger. Whatever danger comes must come to the parent first. Like David, we can “take refuge in the shadow of [God’s] wings” (v. 1).

How does this image encourage you to trust God during your trials? J.R. Hudberg

This message was written By Tim Gustafson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Conceived in Crisis — Tuesday October 3, 2017.

Read: Psalm 57, Bible in a Year: Isaiah 17–19; Ephesians 5:17–33

I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1

Marc recalls a moment from his childhood when his father called the family together. Their car had broken down, and the family would run out of money by the end of the month. Marc’s dad paused and prayed. Then he asked the family to expect God’s answer.

Today Marc recalls how God’s help arrived in surprising ways. A friend repaired their car; unexpected checks arrived; food showed up at the door. Praising God came easily. But the family’s gratitude had been forged in a crisis.

Psalm 57 has long provided rich inspiration for worship songs. When David declared, “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens” (v. 11), we might imagine him gazing up at a magnificent Middle Eastern night sky or perhaps singing in a tabernacle worship service. But in reality David, fearful for his life, was hiding in a cave.

“I am in the midst of lions,” David said in the psalm. These “ravenous beasts” were “men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords” (v. 4). David’s praise was conceived in crisis. Although he was cornered by enemies who wanted him dead, David could write these amazing words: “My heart, O God, is steadfast . . . . I will sing and make music” (v. 7).

Whatever crisis we face today, we can run to God for help. Then, we can praise Him as we wait expectantly, confident in His infinitely creative care for us.

Your next crisis is your next opportunity to trust our unfailing God.

Insight:

Scripture often uses the image of wings to speak of God’s strength and protection. The image of a chick hiding under the wings of its mother helps us understand the refuge that David seeks in God (Ps. 57). When chicks take refuge under the hen’s wings, they are not simply sheltered but are completely hidden—totally covered in the feathers of their mother, out of sight and out of the way of danger. Whatever danger comes must come to the parent first. Like David, we can “take refuge in the shadow of [God’s] wings” (v. 1).

How does this image encourage you to trust God during your trials? J.R. Hudberg

This message was written By Tim Gustafson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: The Transactions of Iniquity [Tuesday October 3, 2017]

Scripture: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Thought For The Day: There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

It has been established that life is all about transactions. For everything a man gets, he must give out something in return. As free as oxygen is, man must give out carbon (IV) oxide in order to get oxygen.

Spiritually, the same principle applies. What is most important, therefore, is whether you are transacting wisely or not. You must be sure that you are not paying more than what you are gaining.

The truth is, it is not what you get out of life, but how you get it. It is not where you reach in life, but how you get there.

The way you live affects the way you end in life. To live dishonourably is to end dishonourably. If you transact wrongly, at the end of your journey, you will realize that you have lost more than whatever you may think that you gained.

One major transaction in life that brings more loss than gain is the transaction of iniquity. Even the purported gain of iniquity has no future.

Many times, the cost of transacting in iniquity is worse than the supposed reward. Every time you partake in iniquity, a demand is made on your life, both in this world and in eternity. The transactions of iniquity bring both terrestrial and eternal loss.

There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

Beloved, what is the cost of your transaction on earth?

Remember This: There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

Assignments:

1. Find out the areas of weakness in your life and deal with them.

2. Avoid the wrong company.

Prayer: O LORD, I ask for the grace to live in Your fear and reverence always. Help me, LORD, to transact wisely always, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE TRANSACTIONS OF INIQUITY.

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 1:1 to 2:30, Philippians 4:1 to 23, Psalm 75:1 to 10, Proverbs 24:17.

Quote: Our ability or inability to forgive, affects our lives in eternity. Culled from AM I BITTER? by Dr Becky Paul-Enenche

Today In History: 03/10/1899 – J. S Thurman patented the motor-driven vacuum cleaner.

Amazing Fact: There are so many kinds of apples that if you were to eat a new one every day, it would take over 20 years to try them all.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Power Communion Services tomorrow by 4:45pm and 6:30pm for the preservation of your life and destiny. 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: The Transactions of Iniquity [Tuesday October 3, 2017]

Scripture: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Thought For The Day: There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

It has been established that life is all about transactions. For everything a man gets, he must give out something in return. As free as oxygen is, man must give out carbon (IV) oxide in order to get oxygen.

Spiritually, the same principle applies. What is most important, therefore, is whether you are transacting wisely or not. You must be sure that you are not paying more than what you are gaining.

The truth is, it is not what you get out of life, but how you get it. It is not where you reach in life, but how you get there.

The way you live affects the way you end in life. To live dishonourably is to end dishonourably. If you transact wrongly, at the end of your journey, you will realize that you have lost more than whatever you may think that you gained.

One major transaction in life that brings more loss than gain is the transaction of iniquity. Even the purported gain of iniquity has no future.

Many times, the cost of transacting in iniquity is worse than the supposed reward. Every time you partake in iniquity, a demand is made on your life, both in this world and in eternity. The transactions of iniquity bring both terrestrial and eternal loss.

There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

Beloved, what is the cost of your transaction on earth?

Remember This: There is no compromise without cost; no pleasure without pay.

Assignments:

1. Find out the areas of weakness in your life and deal with them.

2. Avoid the wrong company.

Prayer: O LORD, I ask for the grace to live in Your fear and reverence always. Help me, LORD, to transact wisely always, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE TRANSACTIONS OF INIQUITY.

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 1:1 to 2:30, Philippians 4:1 to 23, Psalm 75:1 to 10, Proverbs 24:17.

Quote: Our ability or inability to forgive, affects our lives in eternity. Culled from AM I BITTER? by Dr Becky Paul-Enenche

Today In History: 03/10/1899 – J. S Thurman patented the motor-driven vacuum cleaner.

Amazing Fact: There are so many kinds of apples that if you were to eat a new one every day, it would take over 20 years to try them all.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Power Communion Services tomorrow by 4:45pm and 6:30pm for the preservation of your life and destiny. 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: God’s Perfect Plan [Monday October 2, 2017]

And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. — Philippians 1:6

We all know that we should be grateful for our many blessings. God tells us in His Word to be thankful, and we know from our own experience that once we seriously start praising God, our burdens and troubles seem to weigh less heavily on our shoulders.

David said, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:1,19 AMPC).

That’s the power of thankfulness. Not only does it help set us free, but as we pause to give thanks to God for the blessings we enjoy in our lives, we actually begin to find more blessings—even more to be thankful for!

I encourage you to take time to practice being thankful. There is so much for us to be grateful for, and we need to focus on it—every single day. Keep in mind the admonition of the psalmist, “Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name!” (Psalm 100:4).

Prayer Starter: Dear God, the power of thankfulness is truly incredible. Thank You for blessing me daily and working in my life. I know that without You, I have nothing, so I thank You for the goodness that You have shown me.

From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries

Topic: Guarantee For Forward Movement [Monday October 2, 2017]

There is no plateau in the school of knowledge.

Unless you put behind what you ever know you’ll never access what you ought to know.

And if you don’t know what you ought to know you’ll never attain the height you ought to attain.

Stagnation results from obsolete knowledge but forward movement answers to current knowledge.

Currency of knowledge is what validates relevance, being current puts you ahead of others.

It is new things that makes news. Striving to know naturally catapults people forward.

Topic: The Blessing Of Solitude II [Monday 2, October 2017]

Memorise: “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.” – James 5:17

Read: 1 Kings 19:9-18

9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:

12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:

16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.

17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.

18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

Bible In One Year: Malachi 1-4. Hymn: Sing Hymn 1 – O Lord My God

MESSAGE:

Other blessings of solitary living include divine authority, divine revelation and divine direction. In our memory verse for today, we read that Elijah was a man who possessed a divine authority that controlled the weather. He commanded the rain to cease and it was so, when he felt it was time to release the rain, he commanded it to start falling and it was so! This did not come by careless and flamboyant living. This authority as a result of solitary living and a separated life. He had been in solitary confinement ever since he made the proclamation of the drought. We receive divine instruction when we are alone with God.

Unknown to Elijah, he was not the only prophet standing for God, hence he wanted to die. However, he was told that God Himself had preserved seven thousand prophets who had not corrupted themselves! What a revelation and a lesson. Never think you are the only one keeping the bounds of holiness, there are others unknown to you. So don’t give in to the deceit of Satan. God will never change and He will never lower His standards. God bless you as you continue with Him in holiness.

Prayer Point: Father, the grace to be separated unto You, not following the multitude, please give to me.

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.