Topic: The Power of Praise and Worship [Andrew Wommack 3 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Luke 19:39-40 “And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.”

Luke 19:29-40

There is nothing wrong with praising God. It is encouraged and commanded thousands of times in the scriptures. The reason the Pharisees were so upset was because they didn’t accept Jesus as God. Indeed, it would be blasphemy for Jesus to accept worship if He wasn’t God. This is another confirmation of the deity of Christ.

Only Luke records this instance of the Pharisees’ objection and Jesus’ answer. This was the triumphant entry of Israel’s King that was prophesied and anticipated for centuries. The excitement could not be contained. If people refused to praise Him, the creation would have broken out in spontaneous praise. No rock should have to do what God created us to do.

By compiling all of the writers’ accounts of what the multitudes were saying, we have this record: “Hosanna to the Son of David” (Mt. only). “Blessed is he” (“the King”–Lk.; “the King of Israel”–Jn.) “that cometh in the name of the Lord. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David that cometh in the name of the Lord” (Mk. only). “Hosanna in the highest” (Mt. and Mk. only). “Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest” (Lk. only).

Pride was what caused Satan’s original sin according to Isaiah 14:12-14. He wanted to be like the most High. One thing reserved for God alone is worship, and the devil has always sought that. If he can’t be the one to receive worship, then he seeks to turn others away from giving true worship to the most High God. This is the reason why praise and worship to the Lord are such powerful tools against Satan. He can’t stand to see God worshiped. Worship Him with all of your heart today.

Also 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).

Topic: The Responsibility of Discipleship [Billy Graham Daily Devotional 3 September 2018]

Even while we were still there with you we gave you this rule: ‘He who does not work shall not eat.’ —2 Thessalonians 3:10 (TLB)

One of the Christian’s responsibilities in following Christ is to have a new attitude toward work. So many young people want Christ without responsibility. Jesus was not a drop-out. As a carpenter, He worked hard with His hands. The Apostle Paul made tents for a living while he carried on the work that God assigned him. Whatever work a Christian does is done unto the Lord. He should do his best at whatever his trade or vocation. He should be faithful, clean, and honest.

Prayer for the day: Thank You for teaching us that work is a blessing, Lord Jesus.

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

Topic: The Vast Resources Of Heaven Are Yours [TREM 3 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:” Ephesians 1:3 (KJV)

One truth you must settle in your heart is the fact that as a child of God, you are entitled to the vast resources of Heaven. You have a portion in the land. As long as your Heavenly Father has no lack in Heaven, you also will not suffer lack on the Earth. The word of God declares that you have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. If God says you are blessed, then it follows that everything that concerns you is also blessed. It doesn’t matter what you are going through right now, your circumstance doesn’t change what God has said concerning you. You must therefore learn to agree with God that everything that concerns you is blessed.

Today, I come to challenge you to receive all that God has done for you in Christ. He has done it all, so simply receive it. Your salvation was a total package, so rest in the finished work of Christ. I declare to you by the authority of the word of God that you will not see shame neither will you be dismayed. You cannot serve God and see embarrassment. You will not struggle nor labor for trouble. You will experience something new in every area of your life.

Refuse to be distracted because believing and accepting what God has done for you in Christ is the beginning of the turning point in your life. God will visit you. The earth will yield her increase for you. Creation will work for your good. God will turn your captivity around. He will fill your mouth with testimonies of His faithfulness. He will honor His word in your life. I declare that for your shame, God will give you double. Whether the devil likes it or not I will hear your testimony. Indeed, there shall be a manifestation of God’s goodness in your life.

Further Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-4; Philippians 4:19

Daily Bible Reading: Morning – Psalms 140-142; Evening- 1 Corinthians 14:1-20

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Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

Topic: Finding the Way Home [Our Daily Bread 3 September 2018 Devotional]

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3–11, Bible in a Year: Psalms 140–142; 1 Corinthians 14:1–20

[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

Sometimes this journey through life can be so difficult that we’re simply overwhelmed, and it seems there’s no end to the darkness. During such a time in our own family’s life, my wife emerged one morning from her quiet time with a new lesson learned. “I think God wants us not to forget in the light what we’re learning in this darkness.”

Paul writes this same thought to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1), after describing the terrible difficulties he and his team endured in Asia. Paul wants the Corinthians to understand how God can redeem even our darkest moments. We’re comforted, he says, so we may learn how to comfort others (v. 4). Paul and his team were learning things from God during their trials that they could use to comfort and advise the Corinthians when they faced similar difficulties. And God does that for us as well, if we’re willing to listen. He will redeem our trials by teaching us how to use what we’ve learned in them to minister to others.

Are you in the darkness now? Be encouraged by Paul’s words and experience. Trust that God is right now directing your steps and that He’s also stamping His truths on your heart so you can share them with others who are in similar circumstances. You’ve been there before, and you know the way home.

Prayer: Father, help those who are hurting today so they may see and know Your loving presence in their darkest hours.

Never forget in the light what you learn in the darkness.

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This message was written By Randy Kilgore [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: God’s Country [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland 3 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. – Luke 18:27

Right now you and I are standing face to face with situations in our nation that need to be changed. Some of those situations look totally impossible. But they’re not. Because this country belongs to God.

He’s the One who brought the United States of America into existence. He had a special purpose for it. He needed a country where the gospel could be preached freely and not suppressed.

It was God Himself who stirred the heart and mind of Christopher Columbus and planted within him the dream of charting a new course to the West. Columbus said so in his own journals: “It was the Lord who put into my mind (I could feel His hand upon me) the fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies. All who heard of my project rejected it with laughter, ridiculing me. There’s no question that the inspiration was from the Holy Spirit because He comforted me with rays of marvelous inspiration from the Holy Scriptures….”

Who brought Christopher Columbus to America? God brought him. This is God’s nation. He raised it up, and it’s not going to be taken away from Him.

The next time you’re tempted to look at situations in this country as impossible, remember who it belongs to. Then you can discover America just like Christopher Columbus did—by faith.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 106

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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.

Topic: And They Shall Be Mine… [DCLM Daily Manna 3 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Text: Numbers 18:8-19 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine” (Numbers 18:14).

MESSAGE:

God calls His children to be His representatives on earth by reflecting His light and glory. Every child of God therefore represents Him on earth as His minister and ambassador, living a holy life in His likeness.

Aaron and his entire household were called to minister unto the Lord in the sanctuary. Because of this calling “by reason of the anointing” (Numbers 18:8), they were given the responsibility of taking care of the things of the Lord, which included things offered unto the Lord and the proper conduct of the people in His presence. Aaron and his sons and daughters were to eat and live of the things offered unto the Lord, a sign of not only being members of God’s family, but also an indication of occupying distinguished positions of reverence.

Every believer is a special treasure unto the Lord. Such a Christian is a vessel unto honour. This honour is not by virtue of belonging to a particular local church or family where one’s father is a pastor. However esteemed among men, we are to live holily, serve and represent the Lord with our lives, recover souls from the world and its sinful pleasures.

There are rewards for holy and faithful saints: “And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him” (Malachi 3:17). There are glorious rewards, in time and eternity, for the faithful who own up to Him.

Thought For The Day: Every wise investor invests in heavenly treasures.

Bible Reading In One Year: Ezekiel 22-23

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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.

Topic: Why the Christian Life is Impossible without Faith [Seeds of Destiny 3 September 2018 Daily Devotional]

Scripture: But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

Thought For The Day: Without faith, disastrous falls are imminent or inescapable.

Previously, we saw that faith is a non-negotiable necessity for the Christian’s life and adventure on the face of the earth. This means, the Christian life is impossible without faith. When faith is out of place, Christianity is out of place, but when faith is intact, Christianity is intact.

Now, let me give you reasons why the Christian life or Christianity is impossible without faith:

a) We are saved by faith

We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). Thus, without faith, salvation cannot be realized.

b) We are made whole by faith

We are healed, cleansed and made whole by faith (Matthew 9:22). So without faith, we remain unclean and prone to diverse satanic afflictions.

c) We live by faith

This means, without faith, death is inevitable for the just (Galatians 3:11).

d) We stand by faith

Faith is our stand in life and destiny; faith gives us a stand in life (Romans 11:20, 2 Corinthians 1:24). Without faith, disastrous falls are imminent or inescapable.

Now, if we are saved by faith, made whole by faith, live by faith, stand by faith, walk by faith, what can we do without faith? Nothing! Absolutely nothing!

My counsel is, make up your mind to cultivate a solid life of faith in God in order to have and maintain a solid Christian life.

Remember this: Without faith, disastrous falls are imminent or inescapable.

Assignments:

1. Make up your mind to deal with every form of doubt and unbelief in your life.

2. Determine to cultivate a solid life of faith.

Prayer: O Lord! I ask for the impartation of the spirit of faith (2 Corinthians 4:13). Help me Lord, to put absolute trust in You and in Your Word, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE FAITH-WAY OF LIFE.

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Today In History: 03/09/1895 – The first professional football game was played in Latrobe, PA. The Latrobe YMCA defeated the Jeannette Athletic Club 12-0.

Daily Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:1 to 6:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14 to 7:7, Psalm 47:1 to 9, Proverbs 22:16.

Quote: Your faith in God produces unbelievable results. Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Healing and Deliverance Service tomorrow by 9 am. Come with your friends and loved ones.

Also Read: Seeds of Destiny 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.