Happy Family (Part 3) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: Happy Family (Part 3)

Dear Reader

Welcome to the third in this series. Last week, I taught on the issue of finance in the family. We understand that Christ is the source of lasting joy in the home which results into happiness in the family and also the love which binds the husband and wife together. However, a stable and balance financial status in the home can’t give complete happiness without raising godly children. Nurturing your seed in a godly way, that is in the fear of the Lord, is another way a family can experience happiness. One reason why God makes husband and wife one in spirit and flesh is because their union is supposed to produce godly seeds. Although, it is true that God commanded man to multiply and replenish the earth, His cardinal reason for childbearing is to raise up godly seeds unto Him. However, if having godly children makes a happy family, then there must be godly parents to make it a reality.

Also Read: Maintaining Spiritual Fervency in Marriage (Part 3) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

The Bible says: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). The scripture makes it very clear that there is a way each child should go, and parents have a responsibility to locate that way and train them up in it. The promise attached to that scripture is that when the children are old they will not depart from that way. Aside from when they are grown, even when they are still growing, they give you peace at home. Parents must bear it in mind that the children of today are the adults of tomorrow; they constitute the future generation. There is an adage that says “You can only train a child but correct an adult”. One mistake parents often make is to assume that the church, society or school is responsible for the training of their children. Although these institutions have definite contributions to make towards it, the home has a larger percentage of the responsibilities, one reason being that growing children spend a greater percentage of their time at home.

For happiness to be complete in the family, there are roles each party must play to see godly children raised in the family and I will be sharing these roles in this series:

The role of the mother in raising godly children: The Bible says: A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother (Proverbs 15:21). I believe that the training of a child is the responsibility of both parents, but the mother has a larger part to play because mothers have a lot of influence over their children. Mothers have special attributes which are linked up directly with their children which are the breasts and womb. The children are nurtured in the wombs of the mother and fed from their breasts. So, I admonish mothers to see their special place in the nurturing of their children. They should spend quality time with their children to see to it that they grow in the wisdom and stature of Christ. Most women spend so much time in business or careers while neglecting their children. They leave very early in the morning and return late at night particularly those in the cities. Such lifestyle yields a minimal result in the life of the children because the mother has shied away from the responsibility of nurturing her children. Such a mother is not set to fulfill God’s instruction to raise godly seeds unto Him.

Raising godly children is an instruction from God to parents which has to be obeyed because …children are the heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward (Psalm127:3). Grace to obey this God-given instruction is only available when you accept Jesus Christ and become born again. If you are yet to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Saviour, please say this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for delivering me from sin and satan to serve the living God and thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.

Congratulations! If you prayed this simple prayer of faith with me, you are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily; obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21). With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace in Jesus’ name! Call or write to share your testimonies with me through [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

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Pastor Faith Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.

The Miracle of Salvation by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Miracle of Salvation

Miracles are the divine interventions of God provoked by the desperate faith if men. It is the supernatural manifestation of God’s power in our daily lives. It is something that cannot happen by human means; it is unexplainable and does not follow natural principles. Miracles are simply the supernatural taking over the natural.

The word “Salvation” comes from a Greek word “soteria” which means the act of delivering from sin and saving from evil. It is the same as redemption. Man cannot save himself from sin or deliver himself from evil. Man needed God to rescue him from sin and evil; as a result, God sent His Son (Jesus) to save man from sin — this is Salvation.

Also Read: Rendering Financial Services by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Salvation is the best miracle to a lost soul (sinner) and until you are born again, you cannot have access to heaven. Nothing can save a man outside of Christ. Soul winning is an effective tool for salvation. Everything in life is connected to a source; being ignorant of the source will definitely divert its benefits from you. JESUS IS THE SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE and until you accept Him, life will be full of crisis. You cannot understand God through human philosophy or thinking, but through Jesus Christ.

Romans 10:13-14 (KJV) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Soul winning is engaging a sinner in a talk with the intention of winning him or her to Christ; it is sharing, from God’s Word, God’s plan of salvation with him so that he believes and clearly understands how he may receive Christ as his Saviour and have eternal life. Simply put, soul winning is leading a person (sinner) to Christ (Who can save anybody).

Mark 16:15-16 (KJV) And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Engaging in soul winning is very vital because, it initiates the process of reconciling the lost souls to Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (KJV) And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

Soul winning is not just for Pastors and Evangelists but for every (born again) Christian. Soul winning is our general assignment as children of God.

2 Corinthians 5:20 (KJV) Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

An ambassador is someone appointed by the government of a given nation and sent to represent the nation in a foreign land; he upholds the interest of his nation.

In this light, as a believer, you are here for the interests of our home country — heaven; which is reconciling sinners to God. God has placed upon man a high level of value because man is the only creature that replicates the image of God and because of this value, He took upon Him the form of man; came down to deliver man.

John 1: 14 (KJV) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Your value for human life is an expression of your love for God and this can be clearly shown when you engage in soul winning. Soul winning should be your top priority and value; when you make it your delight, you will become a delightsome personality. Soul winning is the heartbeat of God and a responsibility of every Christian as an ambassador of Christ. The ministry and lesson of Jesus should be your focus.

God bless you.

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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: The Atmosphere of Worship [Seeds of Destiny 23 February 2019 Devotional]

When we pray, we look for God but when we worship, God looks for us.

SCRIPTURE: One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2-3 (NLT)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When we pray, we look for God but when we worship, God looks for us.

It is evident from the anchor Scripture that the Holy Spirit spoke to the apostles while they were worshipping God. Worship, therefore, provokes the Voice of God. The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of God’s voice.

What then is the significance of the atmosphere of praise and worship?

a) The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of God’s presence (Acts 13:1-3 NLT).

b) The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of joy and merriment (Acts 2:47).

c) The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of deliverance (Acts 16:25-29)

d) The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of glory (2 Chronicles 7:1-3)

e) The atmosphere of praise and worship is the atmosphere of heaven on earth (Psalm 22:3).

The atmosphere of worship is the atmosphere of God’s presence. God is at home where praise is available. The atmosphere of celebration is the habitation of Jehovah. When we pray, we look for God but when we worship, God looks for us.

Now, where God is present, two things happen:

1) God’s presence transmits healing power (Acts 10:38).

2) The presence of God is destructive of the works of the enemy (Psalm 114:1-8).

Beloved, make up your mind to be habitually soaked in the deep worship of God. When you do this, the Presence of God would arrest every activity of the enemy around your life.

Remember this: When we pray, we look for God but when we worship, God looks for us.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Create the atmosphere of worship by engaging in Holy Spirit-filled worship.
2. Soak yourself in deep worship tapes, CDs, MP3s DVDs, to enhance your worship life.

PRAYER: O Lord, saturate my life with the Spirit of praise and worship. Help me to worship You in spirit and in truth, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DEDICATION.

DAILY READING: Leviticus 14:1 to 57, Mark 6:30 to 56, Psalm 40:1 to 10, Proverbs 10:11 to 12.

AMAZING FACT: The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 23/02/1954 – A group of children from Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr Jonas Salk.

QUOTE: When God is involved in a situation, the impossible becomes possible. Culled from THE PROTOCOL OF THE ARK by Dr Becky Paul-Enenche.

DO NOT FORGET TO ATTEND: The Destiny Recovery Sunday service tomorrow by 9:00am at the Glory Dome, Airport Road, Abuja. Come with your loved ones.

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.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 23 February 2019 – The Devil Unmasked

1.I worship You, my Father, because every good and perfect gift comes from You, the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning. (Click HERE for Open Heaven 23 February 2019)

2.Thank You, Father, because You’re the only One that gives, without adding sorrow.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

4.I renounce and cancel every evil covenant I have entered into with the devil, knowingly or unknowingly, in Jesus name.

5.I close every loophole that I have inadvertently opened for the devil to come into my life, with the blood of Jesus.

6.The devil is a liar, a murderer, master of rebellion and a covenant breaker; Father, let any of these traits in my life be consumed and destroyed by Your fire, in Jesus name.

7.Father, expose and destroy, every satanic agenda and plan, in my life, in Your church and in this nation, (name), in Jesus name.

8.Father, let me never be an instrument in the hand of the devil to use to oppose, attack, frustrate or destroy, Your works, in Jesus name.

9.Father, frustrate every plan of satan, in the life and ministry of Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, in Jesus name.

10.Father, as Nigerians troop out to choose the next President today, have mercy upon us and choose for us, in Jesus name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name!

12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name.

13.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

14.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 23 February 2019 – The Devil Unmasked

Topic: Just One Body [DCLM Daily Manna 23 February 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular“ (1 Corinthians 12:27).

MESSAGE:

Discrimination is a natural tendency among the morally depraved. Sometimes, the church unwittingly allows such vice to creep into it unnoticed.

This was the tendency Apostle Paul rebuked in the Corinthian church. He decried the attitude of some members of the body who assume a superior posture in their dealings with others.

He could not see any reason for pride as he noted that “those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness” (verse 23). Every Christian is, as it were, a subset of the whole set. There is need for all the subsets to function in harmonious relationship, to avoid working at cross-purposes with one another and in violation of the demands of Christ. The gifts of God in us are not for vain glory. They are to complement other gifts in other believers to edify the Church. Our virtues and personal characteristics must be tailored to make the body strong and functional for our prime mandate of evangelism.

God has put us in the Body of Christ as He wishes. None needs to feel inferior or superior to the other. It is unacceptable for believers to discriminate against one another. As products of unmerited grace, our disposition to each other must be one of humility, love, compassion and voluntary acceptance of each other’s worth before the Lord. We must not allow colour, gender, class or status to obscure our vision of other saints.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It is unscriptural to discriminate in the church.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 17-19

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.