MFM Daily Devotional 3 March 2019 – Be A Good Model To Others

MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 3 March 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Be A Good Model To Others

TOPIC: Be A Good Model To Others (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 3 March 2019)

Bible In One Year: Numbers 26-28; Mark 8

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

MEMORY VERSE: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

The MESSAGE:

A model is a shining example, a good reference point and a showpiece. In this corrupt society, as a Christian, you can be a good model to your peers, groups, associates, friends, family members, etc. Timothy, Joseph, Samuel, Isaac, Daniel, Esther, Ruth, Lydia, Mary the mother of Jesus, etc., were good models as young men and ladies in their own generations. In character, behaviour and attitude, each of the aforementioned youths positively impacted their generations.

As a Christian, you can distinguish yourself from this perverse world. Joseph refused to yield to the temptation of sexual sin proposed by his master’s wife. Daniel determined not to defile himself with the king’s food. Isaac submitted himself to his father, Abraham when he wanted to offer him as a sacrifice to God. Ruth manifested deep love for Naomi, her mother in-law. Esther, as an orphan, respected and honoured her uncle, Mordecai in all things, even when she became a queen. Timothy received the word of faith from his grandmother and his mother and became a reputable Christian ambassador.

Beloved, you have been called to be salt and light to your generation. Let others see Christ’s glory and character in you and decide to serve your God. Remember that God’s verdict concerning your new status in Christ qualifies you to be a good role model to others. 1 Peter 2:9 affirms that you are a chosen generation, royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light. The same God who bestowed grace upon Joseph, Daniel, Esther, Ruth and Timothy will give you the grace to be His ambassador and model others in your generation, in Jesus’ name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD. PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION TODAY AND BE TRANSFORMED BY THE POWER OF GOD.

PROPHETIC WORD:
Let the Spirit of truth empower you to live in God’s divine plan for your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

  1. Seed of greatness in me, germinate by fire, in the name of Jesus.
  2. Strengthen me, O Lord and make me a light to my generation, in the name of Jesus.
  3. My Father and my God, showcase me to the whole world, in the name of Jesus.
    EVENING
  4. I refuse to come to this world in vain, in the name of Jesus.
  5. My divine destiny, manifest by fire, in the name of Jesus.
  6. Darkness will not overshadow my life, in the name of Jesus.
  7. By fire by force, I shall fulfill the purpose of my birth, in the name of Jesus.

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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.

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Seeds of Destiny 3 March 2019 Devotional – Secrets of Greater Glory

Topic: Secrets of Greater Glory [Seeds of Destiny 3 March 2019 Devotional]

There is no success without secrets; there is no possibility without responsibility.

SCRIPTURE: The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts. – Haggai 2:9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: There is no success without secrets; there is no possibility without responsibility.

It has been established that greater glory is the Will of God for His children (Haggai 2:9).

Yesterday, we saw the dimensions of the manifestation of greater glory we are expected to see in our lives as children of God; we saw that God is willing to manifest His Fullness, Might, Light, Goodness, Honour, Wealth and Peace in our lives.

Today, we shall look at the keys to accessing the greater glory of God. This is because there is no success without secrets, and there is no possibility without responsibility. To know and apply the secrets of greater glory is to experience greater glory practically in life.

Now, what are the secrets of greater glory in life and destiny?

i. Passion for God (Exodus 33:18; Psalm 63:1-2)

Your passion for God determines your portion with God.

ii. Following God’s pattern or plan for your life (Exodus 40:33-35; 25:40; 22:9). Following God’s pattern attracts His glory. When you follow the pattern of God, you enjoy His glory.

iii. Praising God in the beauty of Holiness (2Chronicles 5:13-14; Ex. 15:11). The praise of God commands the glory of God. To praise God unconditionally is to see His glory abundantly.

iv. Unconditional obedience to God’s Word (John 2:5, 11)

To obey God is to see His glory manifested. Where the obedience of God is confirmed, the glory of God is on ground.

v. Faith in God’s ability (John 11:40)

Your faith in God will pull the manifestation of His Glory.

To see greater glory, you must operate in greater faith.

Beloved, my counsel is, if you must see the glory of God in greater dimensions, then you must make up your mind to practice the secrets of greater glory outlined above. When you practice the secrets of greater glory, you would enjoy the products of greater glory.

Remember this: There is no success without secrets; there is no possibility without responsibility.

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Thoughtfully go through today’s study again.
  2. Make up your mind to practice the secrets of greater glory in order to experience greater glory.

PRAYER: O Lord, I ask for the grace to be passionate for You and follow Your pattern for my life. Help me to praise You abundantly, obey you unconditionally and have faith in Your ability, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: GREATER GLORY-2018 CROSS OVER SERVICE MESSAGE.

DAILY READING: Leviticus 27:14 to Numbers 1:54, Mark 11:1 to 26, Psalm 46:1 to 11, Proverbs 10:23.

QUOTE: There is no success without secrets; there is no possibility without responsibility. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: The largest island in Africa, located in the Indian Ocean is Madagascar. It is also the fourth largest Island in the world.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 03/03/1817 – The first commercial steamboat route from Louisville to New Orleans was opened.

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

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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DCLM Daily Manna 3 March 2019 – Peace Like A River

Topic: Peace Like A River [DCLM Daily Manna 3 March 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Genesis 26:26-35 (KJV)

Key Verse: “That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD” (Genesis 26:29).

MESSAGE:

Imagine how the world would have been if every human inhabitant of it were peaceable and would go the extra mile to secure it. In such a state, there probably would be no need for the police. All the defense mechanisms and security measures that men have surrounded themselves with would have been needless. But such a world exists only in our imagination until the millennium reign of the Prince of Peace. In reality, peace is a scarce commodity all over the world.

The wickedness and contradictions of the world notwithstanding, the Christian is expected to “follow peace with all men” and as much as possible to live peaceably with all men. The Lord has so designed it that the man of peace attracts peace. “When a man’s way please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7). This was the case of Isaac in our text.

The visit of Abimelech the king of Gerar and his friends, whether borne out of feeling of guilt or feeling of fear of repercussion, was a peace mission. The result of that meeting was a covenant of peace between Isaac and the people which was sealed with a feast that Isaac made for them. Observe how Isaac readily forgave the people and was willing to forge a peaceful and neighbourly relationship with them. He did not continue to nurse the injustice earlier meted out to him. It was more than a coincidence that the same day Isaac entered a peace treaty with Abimelech and his company, he was rewarded with a new well.

No less an attitude is expected of a Christian. As you step out today, make up your mind to chart a course of peace. Be willing to pay a reasonable price to secure peace. If Abimelech, a pagan king, took the initiative to make peace with a wronged Isaac, you should have more grace to initiate peace overtures to anyone whose way you have crossed.

Thought For The Day: We may not hope to achieve world peace, but we can achieve peace around us.

The Bible In One Year: Leviticus 15-17

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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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Power Must Change Hands March 2019 – The Mystery of Prayer

MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLES MINISTRIES
POWER MUST CHANGE HANDS
PROGRAM FOR MARCH 2019
PRAYER CITY
SATURDAY 02 March; 2019
Topic: The mystery of Prayer
Anchored Scriptures: Exodus 32:9-11; 1 Kings 18:42; Acts 4:31; Exodus 17:8
Ministering: Dr. D.K Olukoya (G.O, MFM Worldwide)

Message:

Sing this song: That God that answereth by fire, You will answer me by fire, today.(2ce)

Three Strange Scriptures:

1. Exodus 32:9-11 – An encounter between Moses and God. The Lord has taken a decision but Moses engaged in the mystery of prayer. Moses engaged in an instrument that seems to tie the hand of God but God says, let me alone: as if Moses tied His hands. The only system that can achieve that is the “Mystery of Prayer”.

2. 1 Kings 18:42 – Elijah had prayed, closed heaven with his prayer, if its now time to open it. The first kind of prayer he prayed was different from the second prayer he prayed.
He put his head in between his knees to pray. It is appearing to me that the people of old understand this kind of prayer but this generation do not understand it. The awesomeness and kind of prayer of old is strange to this generation.

They do not know the geography, science and mystery of prayers.

There are prayers that can open, there are prayers that can close.
When God opens a door, no man can close it.
When God closes a door , no man can open it.

3. Acts 4:31 – They prayed to a level that their prayers starts to shake the building. If prayer is shaking the building, who is the witch or wizard that can stand it?

Prayer can uproot,

Prayer can disable,

Prayed can resurrect,

Prayer can revive,

Prayer can reverse,

Prayer can abolish,

Prayer can terminate,

Prayer can kill,

Prayer can build,

Prayer can destroy,

Prayer can fast forward,

Prayer can reorganise,

Prayer can plant,

Prayer can destroy, after all Jesus came to destroy, for the cause, the son of God was made manifest.

Prayer can recover, it can pursue, overtake, terrify, animate, blind (There are occasions in the bible, that blind prayers were said). Elisha, Paul, prayed blind prayers.

Prayer can pull down, create, recreate.

Prayer can rebrand, it can repackage, prayer can isolate, it can demote, it can reveal, prayer can decode, prayer can constitute, prayer can sanitize, prayer can legislate, prauer can authorize, prayer can dismiss, prayer can raise up, Prayer can dominate, it can judge, it can can acquit, prayer can bury, discern, prayer can dissolve, prayer can withdraw things, it can approve, it can disapprove, prayer can jump, it can incubate, prayers don’t die.

Prayer can echo, prayer can paralyze, prayer can arrest, Prayer can punish, prayer can diagnose, prayer can cloth, prayer can glorify, prayer can polish, prayer can ignite and prayer can activate.

Many pray, many don’t understand, a man can be faced with 5 battles because he does not have a prophet, he cannot discern this is battle 1, battle 2 e.t.c. He prays general prayers and life remains stagnant.

The awesomeness of the power of prayer is yet to be revealed to this generation.

The time will come, that the most important thing you need in this world is for God to answer ur prayers.

The tragedy of our days is not unanswered prayers: It is unoffered prayers!

Prayer is the greatest power on earth.
Prayer is the key to good treasure house.
Prayer is the only thing that we do in church the devil cannot do.

Prayer don’t die
A man who prays has nothing to fear.
Prayer is a unnatural activity.

Gods’ power can only flow to people who can pray

Exodus 17:8 – Moses prayed while Joshua fought.
God’s prevailing power is released through prayer.

Prayerless people are overwhelmed, prayerless people are over run, prayerless people are pushed around and defeated by the enemy.

Nothing is too great to pray about.
Nothing is too hard to pray about.

Prayer has won victory over the earth.
Prayer obtain a thing that seems impossible.

Prayer makes the sun to stand still.
In the bible, prayer brought fire from the sky.
Prayer never perish.

The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. There must be righteousness in your prayer.

Prayer Rain:
Prayers by Daddy D.K Olukoya:

  1. Raise your two hands to Heavens:
    Power to pray and get result, fall upon me now in the name of Jesus.
  2. By your name “JAH”: my heavens, Ephratah in the name of Jesus
  3. By your name “JAH”, my way, Ephratah in the name of Jesus
  4. Any battle, born with me: die in the name of Jesus.
  5. Battles older than me and my parents, I am not your candidate: die in the name of Jesus.
  6. Sorrow, tragedy, taken place in my dream: die in the name of Jesus
  7. Any good thing in my life collected from my dreams, I recover them in the name of Jesus.
  8. Washer man of darkness, washing my glory, what are you waiting for: die in the name of Jesus.
  9. The battle of “you shall become nothing”: backfire in the name of Jesus.
  10. Hold ur head with your two hands –
    Shout: My head my head my head, Thus saith the lord – Arise and Shine in the name of Jesus.

Prayer for Nigeria:

11. King of peace, reign in our nation in the name of Jesus

Upcoming election next saturday:

12. Oh lord, let your zeal, bring your chosen son to power in Jesus name.

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Bring the sand of your environment next pmch and we continue on this message.

Power Must Change Hands March 2019 – The Mystery of Prayer

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Our Daily Bread 3 March 2019 Devotional – A Purpose in Pain?

Topic: A Purpose in Pain? [Our Daily Bread 3 March 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Numbers 28–30; Mark 8:22–38

[God] comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. – 2 Corinthians 1:4

Today’s Scripture & Insight: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

When Siu Fen discovered she had kidney failure and would need dialysis for the rest of her life, she wanted to give up. Retired and single, the longtime believer in Jesus saw no point in prolonging her life. But friends convinced her to persevere and go for dialysis and trust in God to help her.

Two years later, she found her experience coming into play when she visited a friend from church with a debilitating disease. The woman felt alone, as few could truly understand what she was going through. But Siu Fen was able to identify with her physical and emotional pain and could connect with her in a personal way. Her own journey enabled her to walk alongside the woman, giving her a special measure of comfort others couldn’t. “Now I see how God can still use me,” she said.

It can be hard to understand why we suffer. Yet God can use our affliction in unexpected ways. As we turn to Him for comfort and love in the midst of trials, it also empowers us to help others. No wonder Paul learned to see purpose in his own suffering: It gave him the opportunity to receive God’s comfort, which he could then use to bless others (2 Corinthians 1:3–­5). We’re not asked to deny our pain and suffering, but we can take heart in God’s ability to use it for good.

Today’s Reflection
How has God used you to bring comfort to another? How has your faith helped you to persevere?

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

This message was written By Leslie Koh [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

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RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 3 March 2019, Lesson 27

TOPIC: Complete Eyesight [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 3 March 2019]

MEMORY VERSE: “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” – Psalms 119:18 (scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 3 March 2019 HYMN)

Also Read: Open Heaven 3 March 2019 – The Healing Touch

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Kings 6:13-17 KJV (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 3 March 2019)

13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.

14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

INTRODUCTION:

A man is incomplete without his eyesight. He finds it difficult to dominate or fulfill purpose(s). Gen 1:28. The eye is a very important part of the body because it is the body’s camera. In addition to vision, the eye also provides depth perception and contributes to the man’s balance. — Matt. 6:22.

LESSON OUTLINES

  1. Types and usefulness of the eyes
  2. Dangers of not having complete eyesight

1. TYPE AND USEFULNESS OF THE EYES

The eyes can be categorised into three. The first is the physical eyes attached to the body. Anyone without the physical eyes is seriously handicapped because the eye is the light of the body (Luke 11:36; John 9:1). The second is the eye of the soul, also known as ‘the eyes of understanding’ (Ephesians 1:18). These eyes are so vital that they could make the difference between salvation and perdition. When the Gospel is preached, many people find it difficult to understand how the death of ‘someone’ over 2000 years ago could secure eternity in Heaven for them. To believe that salvation is not by works but free is because your eyes of understanding is enlightened.

The third category is the spiritual eye which enables you to see into the realm of the spirit. It makes you see what no ordinary eye can see (2Kings 2:11-12). Those who see into the realm of the spirit receive impartation and get what they desire. Usually, the physical eye sees problems, while the spiritual eye sees the solution (2 Kings 6:15-17, John 11:22-23). If you are always seeing in the physical but never see in the spiritual, you will be far from solutions (Job 2:9). Those whose spiritual eyes are opened always see solutions right within the problem (Job 19:25). In 2Kings 2:11, Elisha would not have received the double portion of anointing from Elijah if his spiritual eyes were not opened. Any believer who is spiritually blind will not be able to see into the realm of the spirit and have a glimpse of Heaven (Isaiah 6:1-6, Luke 9:32-33).

2. DANGERS OF NOT HAVING COMPLETE EYESIGHT

It is dangerous to be without physical sight like the man in John 9:1-7. The blind cannot enjoy the beauty of nature. Walking is seriously hampered and collision is inevitable. Many times blind people remain on the same spot (Mark 10:46, John 9:8). They may be hindered from fulfilling the purpose for which they were born. When the gospel is preached, those whose eyes of understanding are darkened will find it difficult to believe that Jesus is God and through Him they can find everlasting life (Acts 28:26-28, Ephesians 1:18). Their end is death.

CONCLUSION
Without a complete eyesight, you cannot have total vision. The race of such a Christian will be tedious and unexciting. If your spiritual eyes are always open, not only will your problems be solved, you will become an answer to the problem of others.

QUESTIONS

  1. Mention the types and usefulness of the eyes.
  2. What are the dangers of incomplete eyesight?

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School Manual 24 February 2019: Quarterly Review – Second Interactive Session

RCCG Sunday School 3 March 2019 HYMN

  1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    O how I love Thee well,
    I am happy, it makes me glad
    To rejoice at Thy birth.
  2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
    Both young and old will sing Thy song,
    We long for Sunday School.
  3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    Christ was Thy first teacher,
    The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
    Does manifest in thee.
  4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    This testimony is sure,
    That God, the Father Almighty,
    Poured His blessing on Thee.
  5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    Though the sun be so bright,
    Or if the clouds black with rain,
    I’ll be in Sunday School.
  6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    I rejoice to see Thee,
    Will thou pass over me today?
    Without my being blest?

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Kenneth Copeland Devotional 3 March 2017 – Called to Be Peculiar

Topic: Called to Be Peculiar [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 3 March 2019]

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. – John 17:15-16

Being peculiar. That’s not something most of us work to achieve, is it? But, you know, we should.

God has called us to be peculiar—to stand out from the rest of the world as living proof of His power and His love (1 Peter 2:9).

He doesn’t, for example, want us to share the ailments of the world. He doesn’t want us to share their sickness and poverty and failure. He’s never wanted that for His people.

He gave us a physical illustration of that during the time the nation of Israel was held captive in Egypt. Pharaoh had refused to set the Israelites free, so God had allowed a thick darkness to cover the whole land. The darkness was so dreadful throughout Egypt that no one moved for three days.

“But,” says Exodus 10:23, “all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”

What a thrilling example of how God wants us to live. We should be glorifying God by the miraculously victorious lives we lead. We should constantly have people telling us, “I’ve heard how God healed you,” or “I’ve heard how God prospered you and saved your children!”

So don’t hold back. Put the Word of God to work in your life and dare to receive the rich blessings that belong to those who believe. Start using the Word to draw boundaries around your life, to paint spiritual warning signs for the devil. Signs that say:

Off Limits! According to God’s Word, I don’t belong to you anymore. My family doesn’t belong to you. My health doesn’t belong to you. My money doesn’t belong to you. My ministry doesn’t belong to you. I belong to a different kingdom. Now, back off in Jesus’ Name!

Does that sound a little peculiar? Good. That’s exactly what God has called you to be!

Scripture Reading: Exodus 10:20-29

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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.

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Andrew Wommack Devotional 3 March 2019 – Quality Prayer

Topic: Quality Prayer [Andrew Wommack Devotional 3 March 2019]

Matthew 6:7, “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”

Text: Matthew 6:5-8

Some of the most effective prayers are the shortest prayers. Jesus said, “Peace, be still,” and the wind and the waves ceased (Mk. 4:39). He said, “Lazarus, come forth,” and Lazarus came back from the dead (Jn. 11:43-44).

Today, there is a new emphasis on the quantity of prayer instead of the quality of prayer. Jesus never advocated long prayers, and there are only a few instances where Jesus prayed long prayers. This is not to say that communion with God is not important. It certainly is, but formal prayer is only one part of our communion with the Lord.

Psalm 5:1-2 uses the words “prayer” and “meditation” interchangeably. Therefore, communing with God through keeping your mind stayed on the things of the Lord is also prayer. There are also times in prayer when we need to be still and know that God is God (Ps. 46:10).

Many times we ask the Lord to speak to us, but He can’t get a word in “edge-wise.” We’re doing all the talking.

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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Billy Graham Devotional 3 March 2019 – God Is the Life Giver

Topic: God Is the Life Giver [Billy Graham Devotional 3 March 2019]

He made the world and everything there is. — Hebrews 1:2 (TLB)

There are many arguments we could marshal to give evidence of the existence of God. There is scientific evidence pointing to God’s existence. For example, whatever is in motion must be moved by another, for motion is the response of matter to power. In the world of matter there can be no power without life, and life pre-supposes a being from which emanates the power to move things, such as tides and the planets. Or there is the argument that says nothing can be the cause of itself. It would be prior to itself if it caused itself to be, and that is an absurdity. Then there is the law of life. We see objects that have no intellect, such as stars and planets, moving in a consistent pattern, cooperating ingeniously with one another. Hence, it is evident that they achieve their movements not by accident but by design. Whatever lacks intelligence cannot move intelligently. An arrow would be useless without a bow and an archer. What gives direction and purpose and design to inanimate objects? It is God. He is the underlying, motivating force of life.

Prayer for the day: Lord, I know that without Your power my life would be useless. Prompt me, by Your Holy Spirit, to glorify You in everything I do.

“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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Open Heaven 3 March 2019 – The Healing Touch

Open Heaven 3 March 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Healing Touch

Topic: The Healing Touch (Open Heaven 3 March 2019)

Memorise: “They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”- Mark 16:18

Read: Luke 13:10-13 (KJV)

10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

Bible in One Year: Acts 21-22, Isaiah 51:17-52:12

Open Heaven 3 March 2019 Sunday MESSAGE:

Several times in the Bible, virtue or power is transferred from a source to a recipient through a touch. We also see through the Bible that there are different kinds of touches. There is the touch of life, and there is the touch of sin and death. We also find the touch of healing and the touch of sickness. For example, when God’s breath of life touched the lifeless body of the man whom He formed out of the dust of the earth, he became a living soul (Genesis 2:7). In like manner, when the devil was permitted by God to touch Job with the touch of sickness, Job became grievously sick to the point of death. Thank God that the touch of healing was given to override the touch of sickness. Are you sick in your body? The Lord will touch you with His healing touch today in Jesus’ Name. The Lord Jesus in John 10:10 said:

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

In other words, the devil came to touch humanity with all kinds of sicknesses, but Jesus came with His healing touch to recue us from them all. Praise God! However, it is amazing that some children of God do not know their Father the way they ought to know Him. They trust Him for all manner of things, including the most costly of them all, which is the salvation of their souls, yet they find it difficult to trust Him for the healing of their bodies.

With the prevalence of several incurable diseases, children of God need to begin to trust God for His healing touch. This is necessary because from time immemorial, man’s best efforts to cure diseases and sicknesses have always been limited in impact, and millions are still suffering incurably today. The woman with the issue of blood is an example of someone who suffered a great deal from an incurable disease. Mark 5:25-26 says this about her:

“25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,”

She remained in this condition until her touch of faith drew the healing touch of the Master into her life. Today’s Bible reading tells of another woman who was sick for eighteen years. She encountered the healing touch of the Master and was made whole. Beyond this, today’s memory verse assures us that if only we believe, we can even graduate from being healed to becoming agents of healing. I pray that this will be your testimony in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 3 March 2019 Sunday Prayer Point:

Father, touch and heal me today, and make me an agent of healing to others in Jesus’ Name.

Also Read: Open Heaven 2 March 2019 – Focusing on Jesus II

Open Heaven 3 March 2019 Sunday Hymn 9: In Christ Alone

1.In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2.In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.

3.There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4.No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

Open Heaven 3 March 2019 Sunday 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 3 March 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional

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