Topic: Don’t Colour It! [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

Text: Job 33:1-13

Key Verse: “My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly” (Job 33:3).

If people decide to be more careful with their words, they will get into fewer problems. There is no doubt that our homes and families will be more peaceful and there will be less strain in our relationships. The truth is that many problems arise from what we say. They fail to consider the consequences of what they say. Even those who say the things that appear to be the truth do not say it with the right motive. Elihu, in our text, gives us a principle that should guide the way we talk.

He knew that it is possible for people to appear to be speaking the truth but not out of a sincere, upright heart. When truth is spoken for the purpose of ridiculing, then that is blackmail and sarcasm – just to mock. Are you careful about the way you speak? It is always helpful to put the right construction to our words and conversations. We must not speak about what we do not know or have the right and proper information on. Christians do not have any business peddling with lies or falsehood. Before you go ahead to accuse your spouse, children or any other person about an issue, you need to make sure you have the facts. Hasty judgments can lead to bitter regrets.

Even when the truth about a matter has been confirmed, the way such truth is communicated also matters. If our intention is not to deliberately run down our fellows, we will not want to use what we know about them against them. Make up your mind therefore, like Elihu, to always speak with all honesty and sincerity and do not attempt to colour up a matter or distort an issue.

Thought for the day: Hasty words lead to heavy regrets.

Bible Reading in one Year: John 19-21

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.

Topic: The Dogged and Rugged Faith [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

Scripture: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matthew 17:20

Thought For The Day: The mustard-seed faith is the faith that is dogged and determined; the faith that refuses to give way, give up, give out or give in.

We have been studying the features of the mustard seed which Jesus likened to the faith that moves mountains. This is necessary in order to develop the faith that moves the mountains of our lives. We have noted that the mustard seed is active and alive.

Another striking characteristic of the mustard seed is that it is deeply rooted when planted; the mustard plant is not easily blown away by the wind.
The mustard-seed faith, therefore, is the faith that is dogged and determined; the faith that refuses to give way, give up, give out, give in or be trampled into uselessness; that is ruggedity.

When this faith is in operation in your life, when you believe God for a thing, you don’t shift your grounds; you press on until you get Divine intervention.

Kenneth Hagin once told the story of how he cast a devil out of someone, and after a while, the devil re-possessed the person. He returned and told the devil, ‘Devil, I cast you out, and I have not changed my mind. Now get out!’ Immediately, the devil checked out. That was rugged faith in operation.

Beloved, make up your mind to have no alternative to your answer; it is either you get it or you get it. This is the mountain moving faith.

Remember this: The mustard-seed faith is the faith that is dogged and determined; the faith that refuses to give way, give up or give out.

Assignment(s):

1. Make up your mind to develop a rugged faith.

2. Act on God’s revealed Word.

Prayer: O LORD, give me the grace to develop mountain-moving faith. Help me never to accept any alternative to the answer that I desire in prayer, LORD, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE MOUNTAIN-MOVING FAITH.

Daily Reading: 1 Kings 2:1 to 3:2, Acts 5:1 to 42, Psalm 125:1 to 5, Proverbs 16:25.

Quote: Those who wait on the LORD cannot waste in life. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.

Amazing Fact: When awake, the human brain produces enough electricity that can light a small power bulb.

Today In History: 7/6/1099 – First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem began.

Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), is a powerfully anointed church, headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Dr Paul and Dr 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.

Topic: Put the Rumor to Rest [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt…but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings. – Exodus 10:22-23

Years ago Satan started a rumor. He told a few Christians they had to live like the world, sharing all the same misfortune, defeat, poverty and failure as those around them. Well, the word spread. You may have heard the rumor yourself. But I am telling you right now that it is a crafty lie.

The Word of God says in Psalm 91:10, that evil can’t even come near your house if you are abiding in Him.

In John 16, Jesus Himself says He has deprived the world of power to harm you. And Exodus 10:23 says that when thick darkness surrounded the Egyptians, the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

By these and other scriptures, you can see that God never intended you to experience all of the junk that the world suffers. He’s always wanted His children to live above it, to stand out as light in a dark world.

In the Old Testament, God’s fame was established because of the miracles He had worked for His children. That same thing should be true today with you and me. We should be glorifying God by the miraculously victorious lives we live. People should be coming up to us and saying things like, “I’ve heard how God healed you.” Or, “I’ve heard how your children were delivered from drugs,” or, “God has really brought you out of a financial crisis.”

Can you see now why Satan would spread a rumor that would make you believe you have to suffer with the world instead of live as victor over it? He doesn’t want people running after you asking where you get your power, your peace, your health and prosperity.

But that’s exactly what God wants to happen. So, put the Word of God to work and dare to receive the blessings He has promised to you. Let the light of God’s power in your life put the devil’s dark rumors to rest!

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-16

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: God Calling [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

Read: Genesis 3:1–10, Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 28–29; John 17

This is how God showed his love . . . : He sent his one and only Son into the world. 1 John 4:9

One morning my daughter gave her eleven-month-old son her cell phone for a moment to entertain him. Less than a minute later my phone rang, and as I picked it up I heard his little voice. He had somehow hit the “speed dial” to my number, and what followed was a “conversation” I will long remember. My grandson can only say a few words, but he knows my voice and responds to it. So I talked to him and told him how much I love him.

The joy I felt at the sound of my grandson’s voice was a reminder to me of God’s deep desire for a relationship with us. From the very beginning, the Bible shows God actively pursuing us. After Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God and then hid from Him in the garden, “the Lord God called” to Adam (Gen. 3:9).

God’s love for us is revealed through Jesus.

God continued to pursue humanity through Jesus. Because God desires a relationship with us, He sent Jesus to earth to pay the penalty for our sin by His death on the cross. “This is how God showed his love . . . . He sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they’ve done to our relationship with God” (1 John 4:9–10 The Message).

How good it is to know that God loves us and wants us to respond to His love through Jesus. Even when we don’t quite know what to say, our Father longs to hear from us!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and pursuing a relationship with me. Help me to be a joy to You by drawing near to You.

God’s love for us is revealed through Jesus.

Insight:

God did not force Adam and Eve to obey Him but allowed them to choose whether or not they would obey. Similarly, He did not force them to come to Him after they sinned. Instead, He called to them and allowed them to respond to His call. Have you responded to God’s offer of a restored relationship with Him?

This message was written By James Banks [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: God Likes Us [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

Matthew 18:14 “Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”

One of the greatest truths of the Bible and also one of the hardest to comprehend, is that we are the objects of God’s love. God didn’t just pity us or feel some sense of moral obligation to save us. He saved us because of His infinite love for us (Jn. 3:16).

God loves people. He even loves those who have gone astray. As Jesus said in a similar parable (Lk. 15:7), “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”

Once we experience the life-changing power of Christ, there is a tendency to become harsh and impatient with others who continue to live their lives without Him. We sometimes forget that it was the love and goodness of God that brought us to repentance (Rom. 2:4), and we become condemning and judgmental toward the lost. This is not the attitude that Jesus had, nor the attitude He wants us to have.

“Even when we were spiritually dead because of our sins, God’s forbearance was working on our behalf. He was tolerant, patient and kind towards us. God abounded in excessive proportion with good will, compassion, and desire to help us. His disposition was kind, compassionate, and forgiving in His treatment of us. He wanted in abundant supply to alleviate our distress and bring relief from our sins. He did this by giving us life in place of death.

It was with Christ that this salvation was secured. By grace, kindness, and favor we are saved. All of this was the result of God’s extremely large degree of love wherewith He loved us, always seeking the welfare and betterment of us. God likes us” (Eph. 2:4-5 paraphrased by). God loves YOU!

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: Reconciliation [Wednesday June 7, 2017]

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son . . . — Romans 5:10

The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. The Bible speaks of the human race as enemies of God. You may say that you are no “enemy” of God, but according to Scripture we are either passive or active enemies of God, apart from Christ. Reconciliation means “brought back into full relationship and fellowship with God.” This is what Christ accomplished on the cross. What a thrilling thought!

Prayer for the day: Your cross, dear Savior, brings me to my knees in humble gratitude. Thank You, for forgiving all the past and giving me strength to live each day in Your power.

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.

Today’s Scripture: “Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered.” – (Psalm 105:5, ESV)

Topic: Remember What He Has Done [Tuesday June 6, 2017]

Anything can become routine if we let it. Anything can feel mundane after a while.

Not long ago, I was talking to a professional baseball player. He has been in the big leagues about fifteen years. His life seems so exciting, far from routine, far from ordinary. He said, “No, Joel, it’s not what you think. We travel all the time. We’re always on the road, in hotels, eating out and away from our family.”

The truth is, I’m sure he was excited about it all when he first started. There are probably things in your life that you were once excited about. When God opened the door and gave you that new job, that promotion, you were so excited. You called your friends. You knew it was God’s favor. Well, don’t let the passion wear off just because you’ve had it five years! When you met that person and fell in love you were on cloud nine. You knew it was God’s goodness. Don’t take it for granted. Remember what God has done! Stir up the joy in your heart. Stir up praise. Thank Him for His faithfulness and let your attitude of gratitude pave the way to live the life of blessing He has for you!

A Prayer for Today: “Father God, right now I take time to remember and acknowledge Your goodness in my life. I praise You because You are good. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for setting me free. Thank You for pouring out Your blessings on me and leading me into everlasting life in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Topic: The Reason for Praise (Prt 2) [Tuesday June 6, 2017]

You need to change your mentality, shift your focus from things to God. Have value for God and for your life more than things! When you have the mentality of “God is good”, you will never stop dancing. What is the target you have set for this year that you have not achieved? If you were dead would you be talking about target? Go to the mortuary and ask the corpses there of their targets for the year.

Don’t be shortsighted, stop murmuring! Thank God for the tremendous gift of life because life is the reason for things! If you don’t have life you won’t need things. If you didn’t have a body would you be talking about dress? Jesus said, “…Why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin…if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?” (Matt 6:28, 30).