The Word Encounter by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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The Word Encounter by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

The Word Encounter by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Word Encounter

We attract what we expect and we reflect what we desire. Again, we become what we respect and we mirror what we admire.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

God’s word is like a mirror; each time you look at it, you admire it and whatever you admire, you mirror and imitate.

In Luke chapter 5, Jesus used Peter’s boat to preach. After that, something happened. Jesus told him to cast his net into the deep and Peter replied,

Luke 5:5-6 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Also Read: Law of Self Discovery by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

The truth is this, when Jesus used Peter’s boat nothing happened. It was as he responded to the word by obeying and letting down his net that something happened. The word in you does not guarantee automatic breakthrough. Many fold the hands and wait for something to happen. They say, “well I am born again, it will happen, I am a child of God”.

The truth is that only the word of God you respond to that will produce results for you. Until Peter responded to the word, he never saw any breakthrough.

Luke 5:5b nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

It is the word you respond to that brings result. Many born again christians are failures today because they only hear the word, take notes in church and just leave it there. No response to the word. The only way you will see changes in your life is by responding to the word.

Only your response to the word will make the word to produce results for you. No response, no results. There is no magic about it. God is not a magician. You must respond to His word before He can respond to you. That Jesus is in you does not guarantee that everything will just work. You have to respond to the word of God.

Daniel 11:32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

Those who do know their God are the ones that will command attention, by reason of their results. Those who do know their God, they will stand out, obtain outstanding breakthroughs. Friend, you are not disadvantaged in any way, you are not a failure. Anytime you see things not working, lack of knowledge is behind it

Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

All you need therefore is a word-encounter. It is the word of God in you that determines your worth in life.

Pray for yourself now: Lord Jesus, by the spirit of God quicken me to work with intelligence. From this day, I will know what to do, no matter the challenge. I will not just take notes but respond to the word of God. Empower me, by your Spirit, that I may rule my word as you did. As the Father sent you, even so you have sent me. From today, let everyone that knew me before know that of a truth, you have touched me. In Jesus name, I pray! Amen.

Consider it done! God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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The Blessing and Supernatural Abundance by Pastor Paul Enenche

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The Blessing and Supernatural Abundance by Pastor Paul Enenche

BLESSING SUNDAY – 3RD MARCH 2019
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S): PSALM 112:1-3
MESSAGE TOPIC: THE BLESSING AND SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE

SERVICE OBJECTIVE:
Understanding the relationship between the Blessing and supernatural abundance

Supernatural abundance is a department of the Blessing of God (Ps. 112:1-2; Prov. 10:22)

SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BLESSING AND SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE:

  1. Abraham (Gen. 12:1-5; 13:2; 24:1)
  2. Isaac (Gen. 25:11; 26:12-14)
  3. Jacob (Gen. 28:1, 3-4; 30:42-43; 32:9-10)
  4. Job (Job 1:1-3, 10)
  5. David (Ps. 112:1-3; 1Chron. 29:1-5)
    The Blessing makes wealthy but not every wealthy person is blessed
    Don’t seek to be rich, seek to be blessed, and when you are blessed, you won’t have to look for riches extra.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEALTH THAT IS A PRODUCT OF GOD’S BLESSING AND WEALTH THAT DOES NOT COME FROM BEING BLESSED OF GOD:

  1. Wealth from the Blessing of God is sorrow-free; it is peaceful (Prov. 10:22; 1Tim. 6:10)
  2. Wealth from the Blessing of God attracts the protection of God (Job 1:10; Mal. 3:10-11; Prov. 23:4-5)
    It is Divine provision with Divine protection; it is supernatural prosperity with supernatural security.
    If God has given you His possession, He has also given you His protection.
  3. Wealth from the Blessing of God attracts Divine health from God (3John 1:2; 1Tim. 6:17-18; Ps. 41:1-3).
    God will not give you money that you cannot enjoy.
    God does not give you wealth to spend on costly diseases!
  4. Wealth from the Blessing of God comes along with generational greatness (Ps. 112:1-3)
    When God blesses you, you are not permitted to give birth to useless children.
    If the devil is challenging you with an opposite experience, fight it!
  5. Wealth from the Blessing of God comes with transgenerational transfer (Prov. 13:22; Gen. 22:15-17)

Also Read: Dominion In Your Family Life (Part 4) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

SECRETS OF THE BLESSING OF GOD:

  1. Complete donation and yieldedness of one’s life to God (1Chron. 29:1-3 TLB; Gen. 12:1-3)
  2. Sensitivity and attention to the Voice of God (Deut. 28:1-2)
  3. Unconditional obedience to Divine instructions (Gen. 12:1-3; Deut. 28:1-2)
  4. Unlimited generosity towards God (addiction to Covenant practice) (Gen. 12:1-3; 22:1-5; 14:18-20)
  5. Existence as a blessing to the needy (Gen. 12:2-3; Ps. 41:2-3; Gen. 14:14)

MINISTRATION PRAYERS:

  • Every altar of backwardness looking for me, you have no place in my life. You are set on fire Now!
  • In the Name of Jesus, I have no dealings with the spirit of the dead; spirit of death, you have no place in my life, your yoke is broken. GO!

MARCH 2019 PROPHETIC PARENTAL BLESSING (MUMMY):
The month of March is open to you in Jesus’ Name

  • Everything God has put in the month of March for you is released to you!
  • Those that need to leave you alone shall leave you alone!
  • You shall not labour in vain or bring forth for trouble!
  • The work of your hands, and fruit of your body are blessed

MARCH 2019 PROPHETIC PARENTAL BLESSING (DADDY):

  • From this climate you are ushered into a closer walk with God
  • The blessing of a deeper knowledge of God is released to you!
  • Every help of God you need in the month of March is released for you in Jesus’ Name!
  • I prophesy to you, every deposit and Divine resource God has put into the month of March for you is released into your hands
  • Everyone whose destiny has been closed, in this month of March, that destiny is opened!
  • Every attack on your health is hereby arrested!
  • Receive the grace to live in health in Jesus’ Name!
  • You shall fulfil your days and no devil shall cut your life short in Jesus’ Name!
  • The month of March shall be your month!

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

  • That breakthrough that the devil doesn’t want you to see, you shall enter into it before the week is over!
  • Every altar fighting your next level is set on fire! Move to that next level NOW!
  • Everyone with an examination or interview in view, I prophesy to you, it is successful!
  • You will fulfil your days! You will not be cut short before your time in Jesus’ Name!
  • Everything that is not working in your life, before you leave here today, I decree, they shall work!
  • Every arrow fighting you is returned back to hell!
  • The celebration you are celebrating right now shall follow you to your house and your miracle shall be waiting for you at home!
  • Every door in your life that the enemy has closed, I prophesy today, those doors are open!
  • Anything that followed you from your mother’s womb that is not of God, today, I declare to you, it is arrested!
  • Whatever the month of March is owing is released!

You can READ other MESSAGES from same author by clicking HERE

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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.

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MFM Daily Devotional 6 March 2019 – My Cape of Financial Good Hope

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MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 6 March 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – My Cape of Financial Good Hope

TOPIC: My Cape of Financial Good Hope (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 6 March 2019)

Bible In One Year: Numbers 35-36; Mark 10:1-31

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Nahum 1:3-7

MEMORY VERSE: “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” – 2 Peter 1:3

The MESSAGE:

Somewhere at the Southern tip of Africa, a massive land projects into the area. It was once a cause of anxiety to sailors who tried to sail there with their ships. This was because very adverse weather conditions and storms prevailed there. Therefore, that place was called Cape of Storms. A Portuguese Captain resolved to find a safe route through those treacherous storms so that his people in Europe could reach the East Indies safely to trade with the people there. This would save money and time and it was shorter than the other route, through the Mediterranean Sea. The Captain succeeded and renamed the area the Cape of Good Hope.

We all have financial storms one time or another in our journey through life such as lack of money to eat, lack of money for the children’s education, lack of money to build one’s house, lack of money to own a car, lack of money to invest in business or to save and so on.

The storms should not be a thing of worry to genuine Christians because our God had created a safe passage through the storms of life for His children. The Bible says, “The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in storms” (Nahum 1:3). This means He always has a safe passage in every storm of life.

Hugh Stowell, a song writer, says in one of his songs, “From every stormy wind that blows, from every swelling tide of woes, there is a calm, a sure retreat, t’is found beneath the mercy seat”. This means God is our shelter in the storms of life.

God willingly and happily does many good things for His children. Many of them we do not know, like how we fall asleep and wake up. God does these things to manifest His love for us. The Bible says “He has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness”. (2 Peter 1:3). If we look closely at this text, we will see that God is “not giving” (present tense), “will give” (future tense) but “has given” (past tense). This can only mean that all we need to live a prosperous and righteous life has already been given to us through Jesus Christ. God’s gifts and promises to His children are always conditional.

So, what must we do in order to have a safe passage through financial storms and be blessed with prosperous life?

  1. Repent from your sins and ask for forgiveness.
  2. Live a transparent life.
  3. Give alms and help poor brethren.
  4. Pray and read your Bible daily.
  5. Pay your tithes and offerings and first fruit regularly.

God bless you as you do these things, in Jesus’ name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
THERE IS NO LACK FOR THOSE WHO OBEY THE FINANCIAL LAWS OF GOD.

PROPHETIC WORD:
You will never lack any good thing in your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

  1. Financial storms in my life, cease, in the name of Jesus.
  2. My tithes, usher me into prosperity, in the name of Jesus.
  3. My offerings, refuse the spirit of poverty, in the name of Jesus.
    EVENING
  4. Financial storms, sweep away the enemies of my prosperity, in the name of Jesus.
  5. Yoke of lack, break, in the name of Jesus.
  6. I oppress poverty with my tithes and offerings, in the name of Jesus.
  7. My tithes and offerings, bring me bountiful harvest, in the name of Jesus.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional HERE

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

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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.

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DCLM Daily Manna 6 March 2019 – Trusting God for Safety

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DCLM Daily Manna 6 March 2019 – Trusting God for Safety

Topic: Trusting God for Safety [DCLM Daily Manna 6 March 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Psalm 16:1-11 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust” (Psalm 16:1).

MESSAGE:

The psalmist here expresses his confidence in God for protection and his gratitude for His goodness towards him; his delight in the people of God and his abhorrence of idol worship. He thanks God for all His provisions and counsels. As he sets the Lord before him, he believes he would not be moved and he hopes that even in death, he would rest in hope and travel “the path of life” that would lead him to God’s joyful presence. This psalm was twice quoted as referring to Christ in the New Testament.

Saints of God over the generations, have had implicit confidence in God’s trustworthiness in preserving them from evil even when they walked “through the valley of the shadow of death”. The reason is that God never changes. Walking in this assurance keeps the Christian pilgrim free from all unnecessary fears and anxiety which bedevil those who have not found rest in Christ.

Today, people are troubled about many things – weather, economy, family matters, health issue and other concern. For those who are not abiding under “the shadow of the Almighty”, there is danger because the evil one is walking about as a roaring lion seeking whom to destroy. But thankfully, through Christ, the power of God has been made available to as many as will believe and trust Him. The onus lies on every individual therefore to “seek [God now], while he may be found, [and to call] upon him while he is near”. There is a rest for the people of God both now and in eternity. Everyone who desires this rest can come to Him because He is good to all.

Thought For The Day: God’s strong hands are sufficient to keep His children in safety.

The Bible In One Year: Leviticus 25-27

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

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.

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Seeds of Destiny 6 March 2019 Devotional – People of Prayer and the Word

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Seeds of Destiny 6 March 2019 Devotional – People of Prayer and the Word

Topic: People of Prayer and the Word [Seeds of Destiny 6 March 2019 Devotional]

To be dedicated to God is to give yourself to the practice of prayer and the ministry of the Word of God.

SCRIPTURE: But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To be dedicated to God is to give yourself to the practice of prayer and the ministry of the Word of God.

Throughout the Scriptures, it is very clear that dedicated people were people of prayer and the Word of God. Dedicated people in Scripture were men and women who were addicted to prayer and the study of the Word of God. In other words, the practice of prayer and the study of the Word of God are proofs of dedication and devotion to God.

Now, let me give you examples of people who proved their dedication to God by the practice of prayer and the study and ministry of the Word of God:

i. The Apostles

The Apostles made up their minds to give themselves solely to prayer and the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:4). There were things that wanted to divert their attention from prayer and the Word of God but they took a firm decision to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of God’s Word. Beloved, there is no better way to be dedicated to God if prayer and God’s Word are omitted from your devotional life. To be dedicated to God is to give yourself to the practice of prayer and the ministry of the Word of God.

ii. Abraham

Abraham also operated in the ministry of prayer and the Word as a mark of his dedication to God. He always got up in the morning to stand before God at the place of prayer (Genesis 19:27). He negotiated with God at the place of prayer for the preservation of Sodom and Gomorrah from destruction (Genesis 18:23-25). Abraham was also a man of the Word (Genesis 18:17-19).

Beloved, a stand with God at the place of prayer and the Word is a confirmation of brutal dedication to God.

My counsel is, make up your mind to be dedicated to God by praying and studying God’s Word continually.

Remember this: To be dedicated to God is to give yourself to the practice of prayer and the ministry of the Word of God.

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Go through today’s message once again.
  2. Study the life of Abraham closely and observe his dedicational lifestyle to God.

PRAYER: O Lord, I ask for the grace for total devotion and dedication to You, in Jesus’ Name.

For further understanding, get this message: Dedication to Prayer and the Word.

DAILY READING: Numbers 6:1 to 7:89, Mark 12: 38 to 13:13, Psalm 49:1 to 20, Proverbs 10:27 to 28.

QUOTE: The Man of God is the man who prays as if he is breathing. He prays like he is drinking water. Culled from MAKING FULL PROOF OF MINISTRY by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: 90% of the world’s fresh water is in the Antarctica.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 06/03/1899 – “Aspirin” (acetylsalicylic acid) was patented by Felix Hoffmann at German company, Bayer.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

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

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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.

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Our Daily Bread 6 March 2019 Devotional – Return on Investment

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Our Daily Bread 6 March 2019 Devotional – Return on Investment

Topic: Return on Investment [Our Daily Bread 6 March 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 1–2; Mark 10:1–31

We have left everything to follow you! – Mark 10:28

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Mark 10:17-31

In 1995 US stock market investors received record-high returns—on average, a whopping 37.6 percent return on their dollars. Then in 2008 investors lost almost exactly as much: a negative 37.0 percent. The years between had varying returns, causing those with money in the market to wonder—sometimes with fear—what would become of their investment.

Jesus assured His followers they would have an incredible return on investing their lives in Him. They “left everything to follow [Him]”—leaving their homes, jobs, status, and families to put their lives on deposit (v. 28). But they grew concerned that their investment might not pay off after watching a wealthy man struggle with the grip worldly goods had on him. Jesus replied, however, that anyone willing to sacrifice for Him would “receive a hundred times as much in this present age . . . and in the age to come eternal life” (v. 30). That’s a far better outcome than any stock market could ever match.

We don’t have to be concerned about the “interest rate” on our spiritual investment—with God, it’s an unmatched certainty. With money, our aim is to maximize the financial gain from our investment. With God, what we get back isn’t measured in dollars and cents, but in the joy that comes from knowing Him now and forever—and sharing that joy with others!

Today’s Reflection
What can you “invest” in God today—including your time, talents, or treasure? How have you experienced joy in your relationship with Jesus?

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Our Daily Bread Devotionals HERE”

This message was written By Kirsten Holmberg [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

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Open Heavens for Teens 6 March 2019 – The Log in Your Eye

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Topic: The Log in Your Eye [Open Heavens for Teens 6 March 2019]

Memorise: “Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam of thine own eye: then thou shalt see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.” – Matthew 7:5

Read: Matthew 7:1-5

1.Judge not, that ye be not judged.

2.For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

3.And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

4.Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

5.Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

Bible In One Year: Deuteronomy 1-2, Mark 11:1-19

MESSAGE:

It is hypocrisy to ask someone to do something that you yourself are not doing. Before you correct someone, check that you are not also doing the same thing that you are asking the person to stop. Many at times, people are quick to correct others or even report them to a higher authority, whereas they are themselves guilty of what they are making a fuss about. This kind of attitude is very much to your detriment because when you correct or report someone for doing something bad, you are helping them to change and become better, but if you neglect your own shortcomings, then you will only be getting worse. Also, because you have been the one reporting people, you will start looking for ways to hide your wrong as it will be shameful to also be caught doing the same thing. The more you hide it, the more it grows and causes more damage, so the best thing to do is just to correct yourself and at least, work on changing first before you go around correcting other people.

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper”

Action Point: Ask three godly people today what they you should change about yourself and start working on changing those things.

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 2:

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 theres 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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Billy Graham Devotional 6 March 2019 – A Heart of Belief

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Topic: A Heart of Belief [Billy Graham Devotional 6 March 2019]

If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. — Romans 10:9

The heart is the blood-pump of the body. It is also used metaphorically when we speak of affections and feelings. Since it is the central organ of the body and one of the most vital, the Bible speaks of it as the wellspring of life. Hence, it is used synonymously with “life.” When the Bible says, “Son, give me thine heart,” it doesn’t mean that we are to cut out our actual hearts and give them to God. It means that we are to give Him our lives, our all. When we come to Christ, we are not only to give intellectual assent with our minds, we are to “believe in our hearts.” We can believe in the historic Jesus, but if we have “saving faith” our belief must involve our whole being. When we believe with all our hearts, the will, the emotions, and the intellect are surrendered to Christ.

Prayer for the day: Lord, I believe and rejoice in the knowledge that You are alive and my Redeemer!

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Billy Graham’s Daily Devotional HERE

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.

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Andrew Wommack Devotional 6 March 2019 – Victory – A Provision

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Topic: Victory – A Provision [Andrew Wommack Devotional 6 March 2019]

Matthew 6:13, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.”

Text: Matthew 6:9-13

A temptation can be a difficult situation or a pressure. Contrary to popular belief, God is not the source of our temptation (Jas. 1:13). When we are under pressure, it is important to realize that God is not trying to entrap us. Satan is called the tempter (Mt. 4:3; 1 Th. 3:5). Then why did Jesus instruct us to pray that the Father would not lead us into temptation? This was simply a request for guidance so that we could be delivered from evil.

Jesus himself was tempted by Satan (Mt. 4, Lk. 4). He trusted God fully for provision, protection, and purpose. The Father would no more lead us into temptation than He would withhold our daily bread. But as stated in James 4:2, “Ye have not because ye ask not.” Both “give us our daily bread” and “lead us not into temptation” are simply requests for what has already been provided for us. This part of prayer serves as a reminder to us of God’s promised protection (Ps. 91) and gives us an opportunity to release our faith and appropriate what has already been provided.

“No temptation has seized you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Cor. 10:13 NIV). The victory demonstrated by Jesus is available to us. “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57). He has given it to you. Believe and receive it.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Andrew Wommack Daily Devotional

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).

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Hollywood actress says ‘my faith is the foundation of every decision I make’

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Hollywood actress says ‘my faith is the foundation of every decision I make’

The 25-year-old Londoner is set to play Princess Jasmine in Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake of Disney’s Aladdin and graced the cover of British Vogue magazine’s latest issue.

In her interview, she said: “My faith is the foundation of every decision I make, and of my marriage.”

 

The pastors’ daughter has been married to Ipswich Town footballer Jordan Spence since she was 21 after meeting him at her parent’s church.

Scott went on to say about her marriage: “And we’re young people with big aspirations – I want to be a power couple, I want to make all the money and have a big house.

“But sometimes Jordan and I say, ok, if I never acted in a movie again, if he never set foot on a football pitch, would our world fall apart?”

The magazine’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful echoed this sentiment in his editor’s letter: “What she has to say about faith and young love is timely and insightful.

“Of course, I look forward to seeing Naomi dazzle in Aladdin and…Charlie’s Angels.

“But I’m also excited to see how she is going to energise a whole generation of British girls and young women, who will look at her story, her religion, her style and work ethic, and see a different sort of ingénue from the sort that Hollywood used to fall for.”

The April issue of British Vogue is in stores now.

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