Topic: We Are Partakers Of Divine Nature [TREM 2 August 2018 Daily Devotional]

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4 (KJV)

We are called unto glory not shame. You will not see shame. You will not see reproach. Glory! That’s what we are called into. Once you are saved you are already in Christ. How can Jesus be in you and you in Him, and you see shame? Jesus Christ is not a shame giver but a glory giver.

Our scripture today says we have escaped shame and corruption in this world. When you begin to operate in the promises and assurance of God, you will be walking on earth as a divinity; because you are complete in Him. In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. That’s where we are. The bible says as you have thereby received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him rooted and built up in him (Colossians 2:6). The Scripture went further to say in verse 9-10 that in Him dwells all the fullness of God bodily and ye are complete in Him which is the head of all principalities. If in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead and you are in Him, it means you lack nothing!

Being in Christ is not a religious ritual. Something took place in the realm of the spirit that’s why Paul said henceforth know we no man after the flesh. You became like Him and you moved into another level, the limitless level. You moved into a dimension where everything works. In heaven, there is no shortage. That is why when you got saved the bible says you were quickened and raised up to function from heaven where there is no lack, no defeat, and no failure. Today, I release grace to tap into heavenly revelation; like it came upon Paul. I release grace to dissolve doubts and to provide a solution for complex situations. I release grace for creativity. I release grace for completion and for insight. Receive it now in Jesus name.

Further reading: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Psalms 60-62; Evening- Romans 5

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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: Our Debt Was Paid [Andrew Wommack 2nd August 2018 Daily Devotional]

Luke 16:17 “And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.”

The jot was not only one of the smallest letters of the Hebrew alphabet, but also one of the most insignificant, being sometimes deleted at the writer’s pleasure. The tittle was only a mark or a point on a line that helped distinguish one letter from another. The tittle corresponds to our period or apostrophe. The point that Jesus is making is that even the tiniest detail of the law would not pass away.

Christ fulfilled every jot and tittle of the law. The law was ordained to life, but no one could keep it. So, God Himself became flesh. He did what no sinful flesh had ever done. He kept the law thereby winning the life of God as the prize for keeping the law. This granted Him eternal life but before He could give it to us, we still had a debt that had to be paid. This is similar to someone receiving the death penalty for some hideous crime, then some billionaire leaves his whole estate to him. It would do the condemned man no good. But if that same billionaire could somehow take that man’s place and die for him, then he could go free and enjoy his new wealth. That’s what Jesus did for us. He took our sins and gave us His righteousness.

Jesus did much more than just obtain eternal life for us, He also paid all the wages of our sins (Rom. 6:23). God literally placed the condemnation, or judgment, that was against us upon His own Son. Jesus’ perfect flesh was condemned so our defiled flesh could go free. What a trade! Since Jesus bore our sentence (condemnation), we don’t have to bear it. The debt has already been paid.

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: Demands of the Soul [Billy Graham’s Devotional Thursday August 2, 2018]

And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . . . — Isaiah 58:11

The soul demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship and communion with God. It demands worship, quietness, and meditation. Unless the soul is fed and exercised daily, it becomes weak and shriveled. It remains discontented, confused, restless. Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the cryings and longings of the soul. Some turn to a new sex experience. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways. Nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul is made for God, and without God it is restless and in secret torment. The first step to God is a realization of your spiritual poverty. The poor in spirit do not measure the worth of life in earthly possessions, which fade away, but in terms of eternal realities, which endure forever. Wise is the man who openly confesses his lack of spiritual wealth and in humility of heart cries, “God, be merciful unto me, a sinner.”

Prayer for the day: As I look to You, my Lord and my Redeemer, the strivings of my soul will be satisfied. You alone bring lasting joy.

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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: Healing Flood [Our Daily Bread 2nd Thursday August, 2018]

Read: Psalm 107:1–16, 35–36, Bible in a Year: Psalms 60–62; Romans 5

He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs. Psalm 107:35

I’ve always loved a good thunderstorm. As kids, whenever a storm was truly incredible—with booming thunder and buckets of heavy rain pounding down—my siblings and I would make a mad dash around the outside of our house, slipping and sliding along the way. When it was time to go back inside, we were soaked to the bone.

It was an exhilarating taste—for just a few minutes—of being immersed in something so powerful we couldn’t quite tell whether we were having fun or terrified.

This picture comes to mind when, as in Psalm 107, Scripture compares God’s restoration to a barren wilderness transformed into “pools of water” (v. 35). Because the kind of storm that transforms a desert into an oasis isn’t a gentle shower—it’s a downpour, flooding every crack of parched ground with new life.

And isn’t that the kind of restoration we long for? When our stories feel like tales of aimless wandering because we are “hungry and thirsty”—starving—for healing that never seems to arrive (vv. 4–5), we need more than a bit of hope. And when deep-rooted patterns of sin leave us trapped “in utter darkness” (vv. 10–11), our hearts need more than a little change.

That’s exactly the kind of transformation our God can bring (v. 20). It’s never too late to bring our fears and shame to the One who’s more than able to break our chains and flood our darkness with His light (vv. 13–14).

Prayer: Father, help us turn to You with our burdens, trusting Your love and power to write a new story of healing and transformation.

God’s power transforms.

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This message was written By Monica Brands [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Courage Comes From Faith [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland 2nd August 2018 Daily Devotional]

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. – Joshua 1:9

Courage comes from trusting God. It can’t be mentally drummed up. It comes from believing what God says regardless of what the circumstances look like. Courage comes from faith!

Where does discouragement come from? From fear and unbelief. It comes when you listen to the devil’s lies about what God is not going to do for you.

As the people of God, you and I must shake off discouragement and rise up with courage! We must quit looking at our own abilities and failures and limitations and start looking to God. We must rise up in the Name of Jesus and the power of His Spirit and establish the kingdom of heaven upon earth.

If you’ve been discouraged lately, stop listening to Satan’s lies. Stop receiving evil reports. Whenever someone tells you God is not going to deliver you, you just tell them, “He’s already delivered me in the Name of Jesus.”

Once you begin to realize who you are and what you’ve been given by the power of God, you’ll quit letting the devil run all over you. God didn’t suggest that you be strong and courageous. That is His command!

Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-9

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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: Return of the Ark [DCLM Daily Manna 2nd August 2018 Daily Devotional]

Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it” (1 Chronicles 13:6).

MESSAGE:

Arnold Glasow once said: “One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognise a problem before it becomes an emergency”. In emergency situations, many leaders resort to panic actions.

The ark, a symbol of God’s presence, power and protection had been captured and kept by the Philistines for seven months. It was later returned to Israel and kept at Kirjathjearim. And throughout his reign, King Saul treated the ark with disdain as it lay in obscurity. But when David became king over all Israel, one of his foremost duties was to mobilise and bring back the ark to Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, it is a grievous sin to take God for granted. This lesson was lost upon Uzzah while the ark was being brought back as he put forth his hand to hold the ark – a forbidden act. He was immediately visited with the wrath of God. Uzzah’s act was the prize of doing a noble deed in an ignoble manner. The prescription was that the ark should be carried by the sons of Kohath with the use of a cart; neither should it be touched by a human hand.

As we engage in the work of the Lord, we must do so with diligence and reverence, timeliness and promptness. This is because God’s work is a serious business and we must see it as David regarded it. A carefree and presumptuous attitude to the work of the ministry should be abhorred and avoided.

It is mandatory for believers to serve God. Serving Him however, must be in His terms of holiness and righteousness, decency and orderliness. Any service rendered without these conditions are unacceptable to Him.

Thought For The Day: Love and reverence must characterise our work for God.

Bible Reading In One Year: 2 Kings 20-21

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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.

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