Topic: Control Your Thoughts [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Control your thought to control your life

Letting loose your thought is letting loose of your life.

Letting any kind of thought in your mind is letting go of your life.

“keep your heart with all diligence…” (Prov 4:23)

He that hath no rule over his own spirit (mind) is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” – Prov 25:28

Control your thought to control your life

Letting loose your thought is letting loose of your life.

Letting any kind of thought in your mind is letting go of your life.

“keep your heart with all diligence…” (Prov 4:23)

He that hath no rule over his own spirit (mind) is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” – Prov 25:28

Topic: Be Resilient [Saturday July 22, 2017]

“For we are made partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end.’’ Hebrews 3:14 (KJV)

In Christianity, there is nothing like retreat. You don’t go back. In Luke 18, there was a widow who entreated a wicked judge to avenge her of her adversary. Though the judge did not fear God nor regarded any man, yet he avenged her because of her resilience.  She refused to take no for an answer. She kept going to the judge continually.

Beloved, don’t run away from battle and don’t ever give up. There is so much you would achieve if you keep at it without faltering. If you continually go forward in-spite of the challenges, you will see the salvation of your God. Whenever you go forward, you see God in another dimension. You see Him do the unusual.

Child of God, I challenge you to do it again. Keep moving!  When you are faced with a mountain and you are determined to go on irrespective of obstacles, supernaturally the mountain will either give way or you would climb over the mountain, or you would go under it, or you bore a hole through it. One thing is sure; you will get to the other side. I see you getting to the other side. God will honour your faith. You will not be denied. Be rest assured that your testimonies will surely come.

Begin to see the change you have always desired take place in your life. See the doors of favor opening for you. Open your eyes and see endless possibilities. You may not know how it will happen, your assignment is to see it and believe what God has said and pretty soon you will see the manifestation. I declare that the desires of your heart will be granted. Your ground will yield her increase and you will eat of the good of the land. For your shame my God will give you double. Your best days are here.

Further Reading: Luke 18:1-8

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Psalms 31-32; Evening- Acts 23:16-35

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: No Denial of Deity [Saturday July 22, 2017]

John 10:34 “Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?”

JOHN 10:30-39

Some people have tried to interpret this scripture to say that Jesus was disclaiming deity by associating Himself with the gods spoken of in Psalm 82:6. However, Jesus is not saying that He is a god only in the sense that the scriptures, spoke of men with divine authority as gods (Ex. 4:16; 7:1; 22:28; Ps. 82:1). In the verses before this, Jesus proclaimed His oneness with the Father and in His statements after this, He says that the Father is in Him and He is in the Father, making clear His claim to deity. Also, the Jews were not pacified by His answer, but they tried again to stone Him. If they would have understood His statements to mean that He was not proclaiming His deity, they would have left Him alone.

The comparison that Jesus is making is between the scriptures clearly stating that the Christ was God (Isa. 9:6) and the scriptures saying that rulers were gods (this refers to having divine authority – not deity). Jesus accepted their position and authority, because of the infallibility of the scriptures, and they should have done the same with Him. The scriptures prophesied His coming and the works that He would accomplish; and He fulfilled these prophecies as no one else could. His works proved He was the Messiah prophesied through scripture.

Jesus had already manifested supernatural power by His ability to walk through the midst of those who were trying to kill him and He eventually does the same thing here. But first, He refers back to Psalm 82:6. In this passage, God was speaking to the rulers of His covenant people, the Jews, and He called them gods. Jesus was saying, “If those in authority were called gods, how can you fault me for claiming to be the Son of God when I have fulfilled so many scriptures?”

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: Establishing Peace [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. — Romans 5:1

Before the Big Four Conference in Geneva I watched President Eisenhower kneel in a chapel and ask God for divine guidance in the deliberations to follow. I felt sure that God would answer his earnest prayer. I believe that He did, for President Eisenhower during those days displayed the spirit of a true peacemaker on the international level.

The only corrective measure in establishing peace is for men as individuals to know the peace of God. Though I am not wholly averse to movements which strive in one way or another for world peace, I have a strong conviction that such peace will never come unless there is a spiritual dynamic at the core. I pray for wars to cease, just as I pray for crime to stop; but I know that the basic cause of both crime and war is the inherent sinfulness of human nature. The world cannot be reborn until men are born again and are at peace with God.

Prayer for the day: Heavenly Father, I pray for the peace of the world through individuals surrendering to Your Son, Jesus Christ. Bless all today who are spreading the Gospel here and abroad.

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: The Beginning and the End 1 [Saturday, 22nd July 2017]

“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” Revelation 1:8

One thing with the Lord is that He is unwaveringly committed to any course He starts. The Lord never backs down on whatever He starts. In short, anything the Lord starts, know that He has already finish it. Because He knows and does the end from the beginning. Has God began anything in your life, be rest assured He has finished it. Scriptures say God has finished the works concerning you from the foundation of the world (Hebrews 4:3).

Apostle Paul says in Philippians 1:6 “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” This is a sure word of prophecy. The Lord is not only the Alpha, He is at the same breathe the Omega. With God, you can’t get Alpha without Omega. Both of them are siemese twin that can never be separated. They are both a total package.

Never lose sight on the completeness of God’s work. He is not a workman that abandons his work, even though he has already built a finished model. God doesn’t do model with us, He does the actual work and He finishes it. He is the Beginning and also the End. You might have been thinking God is not going to bring to an end what He has started in your life, I am sure you will start thinking differently now. The Lord will always end what He begins.

Keep winning daily.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank You for being the Beginning and End of all things in my life. I trust You that You have finished all that You’ve started in my life, and I am certain I will see the end result, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Topic: Iniquities Shall Abound [22/07/2017]

And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:12. 2 Tim 3:1-8

One day the disciples of Jesus Christ came to meet Him on Mount Olives and began to ask Him, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Jesus began to tell them many things which one of them is, And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

When you look at the world today, many new ways have emerge to commit sin. Yet, Jesus knew this beforehand that, sin, wickedness will grossly increase which will cause many who have once given up on the things of the world to return to their vomit. Daniel 12:10 says, Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Only the righteous shall understand that, the end is around the corner, so they won’t join the world in their wickedness. Paul calls it a perilous time in the history of man.

Glory to God Almighty who has made grace abound much more than sin through Christ Jesus. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abound, grace abound the more. That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21. To escape the horror of this end time sin, you must abound in the grace of God daily. God’s grace is to help you uproot the root of sin.

#BiblePromisesPrayer

* Father, may the end time grip of sin not take hold on me to lure me away from the path of righteousness in Jesus Mighty Name

Topic: Nothing to Lose [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. – Isaiah 3:10-11

Have you ever been afraid to give yourself totally to the Lord because you think you might be deprived of some pleasure in this life? Chances are, you have. That’s because Satan is working overtime to convince you that he can really make your life worth living. But don’t believe him for a minute. The real truth is, yielding completely to the Lord won’t cost you anything that’s worth having. It will only cause you to live life to its fullest!

Jesus’ life on earth was a perfect example of a totally yielded life. He was a walking example of the benefits godly living brings. Everywhere He went, Jesus made the deaf to hear, the blind to see, the lame to walk. He lived in perfect peace and absolute victory.

That all sounds pretty good to me. All He missed out on was the devil getting dominion over Him to steal, kill and destroy. In fact, the devil couldn’t do anything to Him until, by the Father’s will, He laid down His life. Until that time Jesus walked in total victory over the enemy.

Do you think you would miss out on a lot if you lived that way? Of course not! You can walk in that same anointing and power and glory of God that Jesus did.

Do you have to give up your whole life to do it? Yes! You have to trade your life for the life of God. You have to trade your sickness for His healing, your poverty for His prosperity, your anxiety for His peace, your sin for His salvation.

So why hesitate? When it gets right down to it, you really have nothing to lose.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:7-23

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: True Lifeguard [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Text: Mark 10:17-27

Key Verse: “And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17).

“Eternal, eternal life, Eternal, eternal life, I want to live eternal life, God save my soul, I want to live eternal life, God save my soul.” The lyrics above used to be a very popular chorus many years ago. It is seldom sang today, because many are not too conscious or may have forgotten there is an eternal life after this present life.

The young rich man in the text, who ran to Jesus in the way, knew better, as he realised that he needed eternal life, though he was very comfortable. It was the missing thing in his life and he sought how to inherit it. He came to the right Person, for Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one can get to the Father (Eternal life) except by Him. Jesus is the only Lifeguard to eternal life.

A lifeguard is a beach or pool attendant, trained in rescue operations. His job is to watch over swimmers at a beach or swimming pool and save those in danger or drowning. To the individual struggling strenuously against life’s stormy waters of sin, sickness and Satan, Christ is the only Lifeguard. His suffering and death on Calvary’s Cross is the miraculous rescue for all troubled souls.

All are sinners by birth, choice and practice. The nature of sin is native to every human that descended from Adam. Sin leads the sinner away from eternal life, far away from God. Perhaps, you trust in your religious zeal, almsgiving, fasting and praying and moral uprightness. Yours is false confidence! Like the rich young man, depending on your personal works of righteousness cannot save.

It is like attempting to roll your car merrily across a furious river on a bridge suspended on a spider’s webs. A terrible disaster is inevitable. You stand at a crossroads today. You must receive Christ’s offer of rescue (free pardon) and be saved, or refuse Him and be lost into a dreadful eternity.

Thought for the day: No gift is more needed by the drowning world than the Lifeguard, the Saviour.

Bible Reading in one Year: Exodus 20-22

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: Crowned By The Anointing [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Scripture: Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him: I am the Lord. Leviticus 21:12

Thought For The Day: The Anointing establishes the anointed in royalty.

From historical and contemporary experiences, it has been confirmed that governments come and go, kings come and go, but there is a group of people whose relevance and impact is perpetual. They are called the Anointed. The anointed of God are eternal Excellencies, the joy of many generations.

The Anointing establishes the anointed in royalty. It positions a crown upon the anointed; a crown that is greater than political office. That is why unbelievers cannot understand why genuinely dedicated men of God are “over- celebrated”.

Now, what does it mean for the anointing to establish the anointed in royalty? It means:

1. The Anointing positions the anointed over territories, domains and spheres of influence.

The Anointing puts the anointed in charge. If you are a pastor, tailor, doctor, engineer lawyer, etc., the anointing puts you in charge of your domain.

2. The Anointing positions the anointed in the realm of wealth and resource control.

The anointed are to be in charge of organizational, institutional, territorial and even national wealth like Joseph. The whole of the wealth of Egypt was under the command of Joseph; he did not have to steal to be successful.

3. The Anointing gives the anointed both royal access and treatment. It makes a person enter where only royalties enter.

I declare the release of fresh Anointing upon your life, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: The Anointing establishes the anointed in royalty.

Assignment (s):

1. Make demands on the Anointing to crown your life.

2. Function in the anointing. Everything you do with your life, do it by the anointing and not by mere strength.

3. Abide in God’s Presence, company with Him and be involved in what He is doing.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE BLESSING OF THE ANOINTING.

Prayer: O LORD, I receive a crown of the Anointing on my life; and by this crown, I take charge of territories, resources and gain access to the high places of life, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

Daily Reading: 2 Chronicles 6:12 to 8:10, Romans 7:14 to 8:8, Psalm 17:1 to 15, Proverbs 19:24 to 25.

Quote: Whatever increases your spirituality increases your opportunity. Culled from 365 WISDOM CAPSULES by Dr Paul Enenche.

Amazing Fact: When sharks take a bite, their eyes roll back and their teeth jut out.

Today In History: 22/07/1793 – Alexander Mackenzie reached the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental crossing of North America.

Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), is a powerfully anointed church, headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Dr Paul and Dr 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: “I’m Really Scared . . .” [Saturday July 22, 2017]

Read: Philippians 4:4–9, Bible in a Year: Psalms 31–32; Acts 23:16–35

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

“I’m really scared.” This was the poignant note a teenager posted to friends on Facebook as she told them of some upcoming medical tests. She was facing hospitalization and a series of procedures in a city three hours from home and anxiously waited as doctors tried to discover the source of some serious medical problems she was experiencing.

Who of us, in youth or later years, has not felt similar fears when facing unwanted life events that are truly frightening? And where can we turn for help? What comfort can we find from Scripture to give us courage in these kinds of situations?

Dear heavenly Father, when I am afraid, remind me that You hold my hand and give me peace.
The reality that God will go with us through our trial can help us to hope. Isaiah 41:13 tells us, “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’ ”

In addition, God offers indescribable, heart-guarding peace when we present our difficulties to Him in prayer (Phil. 4:6–7).

Through God’s unfailing presence and His peace that “transcends all understanding” (v. 7), we can find the hope and help we need to endure situations in which we are really scared.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, when I am afraid, remind me that You hold my hand and give me peace. I’m grateful that I can lean into Your arms and find help when I’m scared. You are good to me.

God is with us in all our struggles.

Insight:

Peter, Paul, and Silas had many reasons to worry. Acts 12 describes Peter’s unjust imprisonment by King Herod for seven to eight days and his upcoming trial—with death the nearly certain outcome (vv. 2–6). But Peter didn’t lose any sleep over his trial and impending death; the Scriptures record he “was sleeping between two soldiers” (v. 6). Peter experienced the peace that can come only through trusting God.

Paul and Silas were brutally beaten and unjustly imprisoned (Acts 16:22–24). Instead of worrying, they praised God through the night (v. 25). They experienced joy and peace in the midst of life’s terrors.

This is the tranquility Paul wrote about in Philippians 4:6–7. When we can’t sleep because we’re troubled by the trials of life, we can talk to our Good Shepherd. We can cast all our anxiety on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Surely we can say with David, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe” (Ps. 4:8 nlt).

Are you struggling with anxiety? Why not meditate on Psalm 16:7–11 and ask God to help you experience the joy and peace that come from Him. Sim Kay Tee

This message was written By Dave Branon [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]