READ: 2 Corinthians 4:16; 5:1-8 King James Version (KJV)
4:16. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
5:1. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,
3. if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked.
4. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life.
5. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
6. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.
7. For we walk by faith, not by sight.
8. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
THE MESSAGE:
In today’s text, Paul draws our attention to the common struggle we all have with our outer man (our earthly bodies). Like tents, they are flimsy, insecure temporary living quarters – being destroyed, corrupted and ruined every day. Every one: saved or lost, will waste away and die. We suffer physical, emotional, verbal hurts and pains, which make us prone to lose heart as our outer man is being destroyed. But Paul says he has found the secret to staying focused in the Lord and never losing heart, giving up, giving in or giving out! His goal is to be home with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:1,8) in a building made by God, an eternal house in heaven. He therefore refused to be distracted from the purpose of God for his life. Like Jesus did on the Cross of Calvary, he committed to fulfilling that purpose.
Friend, what is God’s purpose for your life? Are you committed to fulfilling it? Are you on the verge of quitting because of the struggles with your outer man? Remember, you will stumble and may fall.
You will be discouraged especially by the terrorism, persecution, unemployment, nepotism, godlessness, etc., which confront us on every side. But do not lose heart. Do not be distracted. Do not quit! Remember, this life and body is temporary!
Prayer: Lord, give me grace to focus on the glorious certainty of my future so that I may not lose heart in difficult times.
Mark 5:19, ‘Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.’
MARK 5:18-20
One of the ways God’s goodness is revealed is through His mercy. We may describe mercy as ‘the readiness of God to relieve the misery of fallen creatures.’ Many times, mercy is called compassion or lovingkindness. It is expressed toward the sinner because of the misery that sin has brought upon him.
God’s mercy to the believer is revealed by His taking away the misery of sin’s consequences through the New Covenant of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Mercy is not something merited or earned, but as the Apostle Paul states, ‘Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS MERCY He saved us.’
Our Heavenly Father is the author, originator, and source of all mercy.
‘Mercy is condescending love, reaching out to meet a need without considering the merit of the person who receives the aid’ (Expository Dictionary of Bible Words [EDBW]).
‘Even when we were spiritually dead because of our sins, God’s forbearance was working on our behalf. He was tolerant, patient and kind towards us. God abounded in excessive proportion with good will, compassion, and desire to help us. His disposition was kind, compassionate, and forgiving in His treatment of us. He wanted in abundant supply to alleviate our distress and bring relief from our sins. He did this by giving us life in place of death. It was with Christ that this salvation was secured. By grace, kindness, and favor we are saved. All of this was the result of God’s extremely large degree of love wherewith He loved us, always seeking the welfare and betterment of us. God likes us’
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).
The anointing changes your destiny into a glorious and beautiful identity.
SCRIPTURE: And for Aaron’s sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty. Exodus 28:40-41.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The anointing changes your destiny into a glorious and beautiful identity.
The anointing of God is the evident Presence of God. The Presence of God with a person is the anointing. That is why anointed men and women are carriers of the Presence of God.
It is clear from Scripture that to be anointed of God is to be favoured of God (Exodus 28:40-41). There is an unusual dimension of favour that the anointing carries. There is a natural, effortless, struggle-free favour that anointed people enjoy even from those who do not know or like them. There is something about anointed people that opens doors. Others beg for opportunities but opportunities beg for the anointed.
Favour is natural for the anointed. The anointing transforms a person into a magnetic personality; resources, persons and opportunities are magnetized. Favour is not meant for only pastors or titled men of God but for everyone who is a child of God and carries the Oil of God on his/her head.
Now, how does the anointing of God attract favour to the anointed?
i. The anointing makes the anointed to exist as a magnetic personality. The anointing of God magnetizes the right resources, persons and opportunities into your life.
ii. The anointing is the mystery behind supernatural open doors.
iii. The anointing is responsible for the supernatural suspension of protocols.
Beloved, to value the Presence of God (the anointing) is to attract favour. The Presence of God (the anointing) will give you the favour that money cannot buy.
I prophesy to you today that by the anointing of God, favour and opportunities have become your portion in life, in Jesus’ Name.
REMEMBER THIS: The anointing changes your destiny into a glorious and beautiful identity.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Seek the Presence of God above every other thing in life.
Spend time in the word, worship and prayer habitually to connect His presence.
PRAYER: O Lord, lay Your Hands on me. Anoint me with fresh Oil and let me experience favour and opportunities beyond human comprehension, Lord in Jesus Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE BLESSING OF THE ANOINTING
QUOTE: The closer you get to God, the more secured your life will be. The farther you get from God, the more vulnerable your life and destiny will be.
Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr Paul Enenche
DAILY READING: Joshua 21:1 to 22:20, Luke 20:1 to 26, Psalm 89:1 to 13, Proverbs 13:15 to 16
AMAZING FACT: The most popular fruit in the world is the TOMATO
TODAY IN HISTORY: 20/04/1810 – The Governor of Caracas, Venezuela declared independence from Spain.
Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor 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
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
TOPIC: Satan, You Cannot Hinder Me! (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 20 April 2019)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15:11-32
FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-18
MEMORY VERSE: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13
The MESSAGE:
Here we see Apostle Paul and his fellow evangelist who had a very strong intention to visit the Thessalonians. In Verse 17, Paul said, “With great desire, we long to see your face.” They tried very hard to come to their place, in order to have fellowship together and encourage them in the word of God but satan hindered them.
One of the terrible weapons satan had used very well, which he is still using to limit, frustrate and waste people’s time and life is hindrance. Satan has hindered many believers from possessing their possessions. Expectations of many people were high in getting what would have transformed the totality of their lives, but the enemy did not allow it. Doors of opportunity were opened to many believers but the enemy did not allow them to enter.
In the book of 1 Corinthians 16:9 –Apostle Paul said that a great door and effectual was opened to him, and there were many adversaries. The adversaries Apostle Paul was talking about here were not just there, they were there to hinder him.
Beloved, the fact remains that whatsoever will be glorious will be challenged by the enemy. Whatsoever that will populate the kingdom of God and depopulate the kingdom of darkness will be hindered by satan. But through the word of God, through the blood of Jesus, aggressive prayers, holiness within and without, strong faith and having deep confidence in the Lord, satanic hindrances can be subdued and conquered.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: A DETERMINED SOUL CAN ONLY BE HINDERED FOR A WHILE.
PROPHETIC WORD: Every power hindering your progress shall die.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
I refuse to follow evil prescription, in the name of Jesus.
Let the path of the enemy into life be permanently closed, in the name of Jesus.
Every power of darkness hunting for my life, be roasted, in the name of Jesus. EVENING
All pursuers in my dreams, begin to pursue yourselves, in the name of Jesus.
I paralyse all night caterers and I forbid their food in my dream, in the name of Jesus.
Evil bands, release me, in the name of Jesus.
I remove myself from every satanic bus stop, in the name of Jesus.
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
Key Verse: “Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none” (John 18:8,9).
MESSAGE:
It is difficult for many people to grasp God’s love. For them they started the journey of their lives in the wrong way, the relied on themselves. Thus, they question how God could really love them since they do not deserve His love. What can liberate such people is the realisation that God’s love for them does not begin with them, but begins with Him. He loves us because it is His nature and character to love us not in our own worthiness (1 John 4:8).
Such understanding will help us to appreciate the affection Christ had for His disciples and by extension for the entire human race. Our Lord protected the disciples, even when His own life was in serious jeopardy (John 13:1).
From Matthew’s account of what happened at the garden, the disciples disappointed the expectation of our Lord Jesus because they were found sleeping when they were expected to be watching and praying. Yet He was there at the time when it mattered most – to secure them against the external aggression that could have swallowed them.
Christ died and made Himself a ransom for the sins of the world. Because of His love for us, we have every reason to be filled with hope, feel secure, expect His help and blessings, enjoy salvation and abundant life, live a life of love, become more like Him, live a life of victory over sin and evil, enjoy His presence and be filled with joy and encouragement. To enjoy His love, a sinner must come out of the world by repenting and forsaking his or her sin. Remaining in sin, denies you of His care and affection.
Thought For The Day: Jesus loves at all times.
The Bible In One Year: Acts 26-28
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.
Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
Topic: Under Authority [Open Heavens for Teens 20 April 2019]
Memorise: “Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” – Luke 7:7
Read: Luke 7:1-10
1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 30-31, Luke 17:20-37
MESSAGE:
One person who under stood authority and order is the Centurion in Luke 7. From the encounter he had with Jesus, it is glaring that what you know will determine the extent you can go(you can read that again). You can never grow above your knowledge. However, many people have knowledge, but they never apply it. The knowledge that is not applied is useless to the one that has it. To what extent have you applied your knowledge of God’s word in your life? Seek knowledge and apply the knowledge.
Also, that link of authority between the Father and Jesus extends to us. That is, when you command demons, sicknesses and problems and they obey, it is not because of your power or anything, it is because of the authority that you have in Jesus. This is why you must do all you can to keep the link you have with God intact.
The authority you have in Him affords you everything you will ever need or want. To be under someone’s authority means that you obey his every command. Are you under God’s authority?
Action Point: It takes you being under God’s authority to operate by His authority.
1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey.
2. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey.
3. But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.
4. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, where He sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey.
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: The Great Avenger (Open Heaven 20 April 2019)
Memorise: “It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.”- Psalm 18:47
Read: Luke 18:1-8 (KJV)
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Bible in One Year: Genesis 21-23, Jeremiah 21:11-22:12
Open Heaven 20 April 2019 Saturday MESSAGE:
“Avenge”, “retribution” and “recompense” are words commonly used in the Bible to mean inflicting deserved or justified punishment on a wrongdoer, either by God Himself or by an authority ordained by Him. In contrast to these, vengeance (i.e to revenge) is malicious retaliation against a perceived or real offence committed by someone or a group of people. It involves the reciprocation of an injury or insult by an aggrieved person. Whenever evil is deliberately committed against someone, the immediate human instinct is to take revenge, especially if the victim is capable of inflicting a corresponding injury on the offender. However, the lifestyle of God’s kingdom teaches that it is wrong to strike back or return evil for evil, whether by immediate retaliation or deferred action of vengeance. As citizens of heaven, we must learn to leave such matters in the hands of the Great Avenger, because the Bible insist that revenge is unacceptable to God (Proverbs 24:29, Romans 12:19).
God’s word offers us some definitive ways of dealing with the carnal desires for vengeance. First of all, we are advised to be slow to anger, because anger is at the root of every drive for revenge. We are to thoughtfully respond to situations that can lead to anger after hearing from the Holy Spirit, who resides in us (Ecclesiastes 7:9). We should also desist from plotting revenge in response to any wrongdoing committed against us. The Almighty God wants us to see vengeance as His exclusive responsibility (Romans 12:19). He also wants us to renounce anger and put it away from our minds completely (Psalm 37:8, Ephesians 4:31). May the Prince of peace send His peace like a river into your life to quench every fire of anger before it graduates into vengeance in Jesus’ Name.
Leaving matters in the hands of God and waiting for His judgment are acts of faith that demonstrates trust in God rather than human ability. That’s why children of God must not consider taking revenge or repaying evil with evil; rather, we must wait for the Lord in all situations. Persecuted and oppressed Christians must never rely on what human strength can do for them. Instead, they must pray earnestly with total reliance on the word of God, as seen in Psalm 94:1-2 and Lamentations 3:64-66. I decree that the Great Avenger will rise on your behalf today and render recompense to those who have oppressed you. God will judge your persecutors according to the work of their hands, and He will give them sorrow of heart until they are completely destroyed in Jesus’ Name. God will not rest until He has avenged you of all your enemies in Jesus’ Name.
Open Heaven 20 April 2019 Saturday Prayer Point:
Father, according to Your word in 2 Thessalonians 1:6, please reward my enemies with tribulation in Jesus’ Name.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 – Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
Open Heaven 20 April 2019 Saturday Hymn 13: I Am A Victor
1 Yes, I know I am a victor
For the Bible tells me so
God made me more than a conqueror
Much stronger than all my foes
CHORUS
Jesus loves me and I love Him
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word
2 Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than demons I am
To Satan I am a terror
I am free, o yes, I am
3 Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than lack, poverty
All my needs Jesus provides for
I have life abundantly
4 Yes, I know I am a victor
Barrenness no more indeed
Fruitful is the God I live for
All my dreams shall be fulfilled
5 Yes, I know I am a victor
By His strength I shall succeed
No more loss and no more failure
Glory to glory proceed
6 Yes, I know I am a victor
No more sorrow, no despair
Jesus Christ is my own Succour
Tomorrow is joy and cheer
7 Yes, I know I am a victor
Very soon I’ll reign with Him
His promise is my sure anchor
He’s coming to take me home
8 Jesus loves me and I love Him
We rule this world together
As He is so right now I am
Hear me shout Halleluyah
9 Jesus loves me Halleluyah
Hear me shout Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
Glory be to God on high
Open Heaven 20 April 2019 Saturday Daily Devotional 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Open Heaven 20 April 2019 Saturday Daily Devotional.
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18).
The underlined portion of the scripture above shows that it was God who took the responsibility of reconciling us to Himself. He was the one behind all that Jesus Christ accomplished for us. Actually, He was the one doing it. We see that in 2 Corinthians 5:19; it says, “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself….”
It isn’t just that God loved us so much and sent Jesus, but that He was actually doing everything that had to do with man’s salvation by Himself. He was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them. Hallelujah! He took the responsibility, and paid the full penalty for all your sins; He’s not mad at you at all.
Even if you got into trouble for something that you did wrong, He’s obligated to saving you, to helping you out of any trouble, for one reason: because you have a ransom in Christ Jesus!
This is why the birth of Jesus means so much to us; He was born to live, die, and give His life as a ransom for many: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
The Bible says He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blame before him in love (Ephesians 1:4). You’re holy and without blame before the Father, because Christ is your ransom! He took responsibility for your sins. This is the message of the Gospel!
No wonder He calls us His righteous ones; His justified ones; meaning that we can’t be charged with sin, because not only are we righteous, we have also become the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
PRAYER Dear loving Father, thank you for expressing your love through the sacrifice of Jesus in my behalf, by which I’m presented to you faultless, holy, and unblameable. Blessed be your Name forever!
FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 5:19; Colossians 1:21-22; John 1:29
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 18:15-43 & 1 Samuel 11-13
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 4:1-12 & Leviticus 20
Rhapsody of Realities 20th April 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
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Gearing up to meet the pontiff in the Vatican, non-believer Amos was prepared to challenge the head of the Catholic Church over its doctrines.
Amos grew up in a believing household but has never felt the need for organised faith, which made him feel like he did not belong either in a religious community, or in a potential afterlife.
The stand-up star was given an audience with Francis and braced himself for dismissive answers from the papal leader, who he believes is a progressive exception to the religious rule.
But Amos has said his meeting with Francis was life-changing and has given him “faith in human beings”.
Francis told Amos that all humans have dignity and too much attention is paid to defining adjectives such as “gay”.
The comedian said the words of tolerance from the pontiff during his secular epiphany provide a lesson for millions, and bring about a greater religious acceptance of homosexuality.
He met the religious leader as part of the BBC series Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome, which follows a group of UK celebrities travelling an ancient route from Canterbury to the seat of the Catholic Church.
Amos told the Press Association: “If he had said, to my face, ‘you’re not going to be accepted into the promised land’ et cetera, I would not have sat there and just gone ‘thanks for that’, and walked away.
“I would have asked questions, I would have gotten into…
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