Topic: Keep Advancing: Don’t Stop [Sunday July 23, 2017]

“And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:” Exodus 14:15 (KJV).

In Exodus 14, you will notice that after the Israelites had left Egypt, Pharaoh and his army pursued them with horses and chariots in order to bring them back to slavery. You can see that the devil would always fight the plans and purposes of God over your life, but it’s too late because your God is always a step ahead. At the Red sea, we are told that God’s people became stuck and Pharaoh intensified his pursuit thinking he had them pinned down. But unknown to him, it was a set up to wipe them all out. In verse 15, God commanded Moses to tell the people to go forward. Moses would have thought to himself, how can we go forward when the Red Sea is right in front of us? However, all he ever heard was go forward. As impossible as it sounded they went forward.  God had spoken and there was no going back. God was saying in effect: you may not see a way through the sea, but I am going to make a way for you even where none exists.

The clincher was that Moses obeyed what God had said, simply by acting on what God said, the people walked through the sea supernaturally and without any struggle.  They continued their journey as if nothing happened. This year, no plan of the enemy concerning your life will come to pass. God will prove Himself in your life. You will experience the supernatural.  Beloved, God has given you His word, therefore, expect great things to happen for you. It is a decision you must take. You must choose to believe God for what He has said. Don’t cancel yourself out.

Stay connected to God’s word which is the only thing that is constant. Every other thing will fail but not the word. Remember that God’s word to Moses was ‘Go Forward’ and for as long as he took heed to what God, said he had victory.

Further Reading: Exodus 14:1-31

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Psalms 33-34; Evening- Acts 24

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: Didn’t Get Credit? [Sunday July 23, 2017]

Read: Colossians 4:7–18, Bible in a Year: Psalms 33–34; Acts 24

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:16

Hollywood musicals were wildly popular during the 1950s and 1960s, and three actresses in particular—Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, and Deborah Kerr—thrilled viewers with their compelling performances. But a huge part of the appeal of these actresses was the breathtaking singing that enhanced their acting. In fact, the classic films’ successes were actually due in large part to Marni Nixon, who dubbed the voices for each of those leading ladies and who for a long time went completely uncredited for her vital contribution.

In the body of Christ there are often people that faithfully support others who take a more public role. The apostle Paul depended on exactly that kind of person in his ministry. Tertius’s work as a scribe gave Paul his powerful written voice (Rom. 16:22). Epaphras’s consistent behind-the-scene prayers were an essential foundation for Paul and the early church (Col. 4:12–13). Lydia generously opened her home when the weary apostle needed restoration (Acts 16:15). Paul’s work could not have been possible without the support he received from these fellow servants in Christ (vv. 7–18).

The secret of true service is absolute faithfulness wherever God places you.

We may not always have highly visible roles, yet we know that God is pleased when we obediently play our essential part in His plan. When we “give [ourselves] fully to the work of the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58), we will find value and meaning in our service as it brings glory to God and draws others to Him (Matt. 5:16).

Prayer: Lord, help me to obediently do my part in the role You have chosen for me.

The secret of true service is absolute faithfulness wherever God places you.

Insight:

What role has God given you in your service for Christ? Whether it is a visible one or you work behind-the-scenes, ask God for His help to do your best with a humble heart.

This message was written By Cindy Hess Kasper [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Dangers of Financial Storms I [Sunday 23, July 2017]

Memorise: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. – Proverbs 14:20

Read: Proverbs 14:20-22 (KJV)

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 21-22; Ezekiel 13:20-14:11, Hymn: Sing hymn 4

Remind God daily of this word (covenant of long life). Stand in the gap for your loved ones using the same covenant. You will not die before your time! You cannot be touched and you cannot be killed.

Topic: I Refuse Emergency Death! [Saturday 22 July, 2017]

(Hebrews 9:27; Psalm 91:1 -End)

Welcome to today’s devotional with the Shephard of your soul. In this second half of the year, the Holy Ghost wants you to know that there is a difference between being killed and dying. To be killed means to die before your time without fulfilling your destiny or fulfilling the number of your God-appointed days! But to die means to fulfil the number of your God-appointed days. In this year of EVIDENCE, the Holy Ghost is asking you to cancel DEATH BY MISTAKE which is also called EMERGENCY DEATH. Death by mistake or emergency death is also called, THE DEATH OF A FOOL ( 2 Samuel 3:33). I am led to ask: “If Jesus tarries on His return, will you be killed or will you die on this earth?”

Note that te life expectancy of an African has risen to between 59 and 60 years. European life expectancy is between 75 and 81 years. North American life expectancy is between 77 and 81 years. Years ago, The UNO (United Nations Organisation) forecasted that most Africans would not see their 48th bithday. Wow! While the United Nations continue to release reports of caution and fear, you must listen to what the “Covenant of long life” says concerning you and your family: Heb 9:27 proclaims: “It is appointed for a man to die but once………”Notice that it did not say, “It is appointed for a man to be killed but once.” So in this fasting programme and beyond, decree that you shall not be killed by armed robbers, sickness and diseases, accidents, hired assasins or manipulation such as witches and wizards, etc.

Psalm 91:16 declares: “With a long life will I satisfy him and shew him my salvation.” The, Isaiah 46: 4 summarizes: “And even to your old age, I am he, and even to hoars hais( gray hairs) will I carry you. I have made and I will bear; even I will carry and will deliver you.” Yes! This is the covenant of long life: Death in old age with satisfation! Remind God daily of this word (covenant of long life). Stand in the gap for your loved ones using the same covenant. You will not die before your time! You cannot be touched and you cannot be killed. Your life and ministry are too hot for Satan now! But stay within the hedge and long life will be your EVIDENCE! Amen!

TODAY is the last-day anointing service at Manna Mountain Ogudu-Orioke, Lagos Nigeria, Time: 7am. Come with your written prayer points and expectations! I shall lay hands on everyone present! Don’t quit now!

Today is DAY 14 of the 14-day fasting programme. PRAY THE GENERAL PRAYERS ON PAGE 93 AND PRAYERSON PAGE 84 OF THE “WAR AGAINST HAMAN -12” booklet. Sow your “ACHAN-MUST-DIE /LONG LIFE SEED” INTO ANY ACCOUNT ON PAGE 29 OF ODM OR PAGE 44 OF “WAR AGAINST HAMAN -12” booklet and get your ANTI-DELAY PSALM which you will pray for 3 weeks.

Prayer Point: Take any worship song as led.

1. Thank God for today’s word and pray about it as led.

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

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

Topic It’s Like Going to the Bank [Saturday July 22, 2017]

… Because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear). — Ephesians 3:12

We should never feel insecure when we approach God in prayer. He knows all of our weaknesses and loves us anyway. God wants to give us more than enough, not barely enough, and we need to ask boldly.

Approaching God boldly in prayer can be likened to going to a bank to make a withdrawal. If I know I have fifty dollars in the bank because I deposited it there last week, I will not hesitate to pull up to the drive-through window and cash a fifty-dollar check. I know I have the money; it’s mine, and I can get it out of the bank if I want to. When I present my check, I fully expect to get my fifty dollars.

We need to approach God with that same kind of boldness, not because of our own righteousness, but because of the privilege of being joint heirs with Jesus. We need to understand what is available to us because of Jesus and we need to pray confidently, with full expectation that we will receive what belongs to us. God has made incredible provision available to us in Christ and we simply need to ask in Jesus’ name for the blessings He has already purchased for us.

When we struggle with feelings of unworthiness, we should go to God’s Word and let it remind us of our privileges as children of God. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us enter boldly into God’s presence and receive the help we need because, the Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-17 NKJV). He will speak to us and remind us that we belong to God!

God’s word for you today: You are God’s child and He is looking and longing to be good to you.

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.