by dailyd | Sep 15, 2018 | More
Topic: Is It Well With Your Soul?
And how does a man benefit if he gains the whole world and loses his soul in the process? For is anything worth more than his soul? — Mark 8:36,37 (TLB)
In the world in which we live, we give most attention to satisfying the appetites of the body and practically none to the soul. Consequently, we are one-sided. We become fat physically and materially, while spiritually we are lean, weak and anemic. The soul actually 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. But nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul was made for God, and without God it is restless and in secret torment.
Prayer for the day: Dear Lord, I thank You that when my soul cried out for forgiveness and love, You were there. Today help me to live as Your child should.
“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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by dailyd | Sep 15, 2018 | More
Topic: Faith Is A Muscle
Matthew 21:26 “But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.“
Text: Matthew 21:23-27
Proverbs 29:25 says, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” These men were seeking to snare Jesus in His words, but they couldn’t because He was safely trusting in the Lord. It was easy for Jesus to “turn the tables on them” and catch them because they feared man (Jn. 5:44).
Jesus had already shown that all of their works were done so that they could be seen of men (Mt. 6:5). They were not really seeking to please God, but were doing all their religious works for the praise of men. It is totally vain for a man who is bound by the fear of man to try to intimidate a man whose trust is totally in the Lord.
When David fought Goliath (1 Sam. 17), everyone mocked him because of his belief that he could win. Goliath was a giant and he was only a small boy. But David said something very important in his defense. In 1 Samuel 17:34-37, David revealed that this was not the first time he had depended on God for a victory against something bigger than himself. He had already killed a lion and a bear with his bare hands. He KNEW he could defeat Goliath with God’s help. Faith must be developed much like a muscle. Those who wait until the day of the contest to start training are going to lose. That’s not the way it works in the natural or the spiritual.
What is life all about? What is the purpose of one’s existence? What is to be gained in life? What do people live for? When we say “so and so” is my life, we mean that all of our attention, our focus, and our purpose for living, is directed towards and revolves around that person. In a similar way, we need to be totally consumed with Christ and His life. True life is only to be found in Christ. It is not to be found in prestige, fortune, fame, or things, but only in the one who is life – Jesus Christ.
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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by dailyd | Sep 15, 2018 | More
Topic: Faithfulness in Tithing
Text: Numbers 18:20-32 (KJV)
Key Verse: “Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe” (Numbers 18:26).
MESSAGE:
From God’s instruction to Moses, the Levites were not to have any inheritance of their own among the children of Israel. The Lord was their portion and inheritance forever because of their office. Therefore, the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offered unto the Lord, were given to the Levites to inherit. It is noteworthy that God commanded them to give tithe out of the tithes which the other Israelites gave unto the Lord. No one was exempted from giving to God a portion of what was received from Him.
Tithe, as it is known, is one tenth of a person’s income. God expects believers, like the children of Israel, to supply the material needs of His house and of those who have devoted their lives to meeting the spiritual needs of His people. One of the ways to ensure this is through regular offering and tithes (Malachi 3:10). The Levites of today are not exempted from giving to God. Like the Levites of old, they are to give tithes of their God-given portions. Believers must attach importance to tithes because faithfulness in giving of tithes attracts blessings: “…prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing…” (Malachi 3:10).
Additionally, our giving to God in the New Testament must not be limited to a mere one-tenth of our incomes, neither must it rest on pecuniary matters alone. God gave His Best. Therefore, we must, in return, give our all: time, talents and treasure.
Thought For The Day: Withholding from God His due portion is limiting God’s goodness in one’s life.
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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.
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by dailyd | Sep 15, 2018 | RCCG Teacher M
TOPIC: Ingratitude (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 16 September 2018)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to show gratitude to you for your mere to me in Jesus name.(Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN)
MEMORY VERSE: “And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” – Luke 17:17
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19 (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 16 September 2018)
11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
Ingratitude negates the will of God (1 Thess. 5:18). It is a sign of backsliding. Though people are ungrateful for various reasons, we must not be ingrates because of its attendant dangers (Romans 1:21-22).
TEXT REVIEW: Luke 17:11-19 – “THE PRIEST AND LEPROSY”
Leviticus 13:1-59 clearly spells out details of how to declare a person as leprous. It explains the stages of leprosy while the immediate treatment is to quarantine the fellow for the number of days ranging from 7 days and 14 days and so on. The leper so identified would have to cry “Unclean! Unclean!!” all the days of his leprosy. Leviticus 14:1-57 details out the procedures and sacrifices before the priest could declare the “unclean” person as “clean”. One of the procedures is to offer a male lamb, oil, etc, as sin/trespass offering by the Priest. Leviticus 14:12-13. The priest would atone for the sin of the leper. Other requirements and long procedures are stated. Jesus carried out the 57 verse procedures in one statement “Go, show yourselves unto the Priests”, Luke 17:14, and as they went, they were cleansed. The fearful misdeed of these lepers was that they did not appreciate what was given to them FREELY by a special priest who did not charge them a dime. The same way Jesus saved thousands from sin which would have quarantined them forever, yet, they did not see good reason to return and worship him. Luke 17:16-18. Sin is more grievous than leprosy but our High Priest’s blood has atoned for it and we are “cleaned”. Hebrew 9:11-12. Therefore, we need to be grateful to our High Priest for cleansing our spiritual leprosy. Hebrew 13:12-13.
TEACHING METHOD: Teacher to use question and answers teaching method. VI. TIME MANAGEMENT: Apply two (2) lesson outlines teaching time and avoid distraction.
LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: REASONS FOR INGRATITUDE
(I) Teacher should explain ingratitude as lack or absence of giving thanks. It is un thankfulness or thanklessness. 2 Timothy 3:2.
(ii) Teacher should ask students to identify reasons why some people are unthankful to their benefactors.
(iii)Teacher should give reasons while people show unthankful attitude to God as follows:
(a) Sin occasioned by spiritual blindness. Isaiah 29:16; Romans 1:21-22, 28.
(b) Failure to take account of what God has done. Psalms 103:1-3.
(c) Ignorance, foolishness and slowness of heart. Luke 17:17; 24:25; Deuteronomy 32:6.
(d) Spiritual immaturity and insensitivity. Luke 24:13-16; Psalms 106:7.
(e) Keeping of bad company./ Corinthians 15:33.
(f) Pride, as in the case of Nebuchadnezzar. Dan. 4:22-25, 30-31
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How can Christians constantly show gratitude to God?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: DANGERS OF INGRATITUDE
(i) Teacher should find out how the students feel when their good deeds were not recognized.
(ii) Teacher should identify and explain the dangers of being ungrateful to God as follows:
(a) The ungrateful person can lose his/her blessing, salvation/heaven. 2 Sam. 6:20-23; Luke 12:16-21.
(b) The ungrateful fellow can attract divine curses. Proverbs 3:33.
(c) He/she stands the risk of blocking personal blessing
(d) The ungrateful cannot access the presence of God. Psalms 100:3.
(e) The knowledge of the unthankful can become reprobate and their hearts become foolish and darkened. Romans 1:21, 28.
(f) They can attract God’s wrath including death. Numbers 14:2-12.
(g) Ingratitude to God could be regarded as an act of wickedness which attracts severe punishment. Psalms 9:17.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can we remember God’s goodness always?
SUMMARY: Be grateful to God at all times.
CONCLUSION: Repent and return to God with a heart of thanksgiving. Make thanksgiving a lifestyle.
EVALUATION: What are the dangers of ingratitude?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let me remember to thank you at all times.
ASSIGNMENT: Find out five (5) persons in the Bible who demonstrated ingratitude. State what they did.
NOTE:
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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 16 SEPTEMBER 2018 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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by dailyd | Sep 15, 2018 | Open Heavens
Topic: Doing the Ridiculous (Open Heavens 15 September 2018)
Memorise: “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
Read: Hebrews 11:17-19 (KJV)
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
Bible in One Year: Proverbs 20-22, Mark 8:11-30
OPEN HEAVENS 15 SEPTEMBER 2018 SATURDAY MESSAGE:
As a mathematician, when I first gave my life to Christ, the paying of tithe to God was ridiculous to me, and I saw it as a subtle way through which the pastors wanted to swindle me of my hard-earned money. Prior to this time, my 100 percent was not enough; by the middle of any month, I had to borrow money from my driver to buy fuel. I then wondered within myself that if 100 percent was not enough, how then could 90 percent be? Thanks be to God that the Holy Spirit won this argument, and today, I am a living testimony of the faithfulness of God to every person who pays tithe. Hebrews 11:6 reveals that without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith in God enables a person to do the ridiculous. God asked Gideon to go to the battlefield with a “ridiculous” number of soldiers (three hundred) against the thousands of Midianite soldiers opposing them. As if that was not enough, even the three hundred soldiers were not to carry any weapon of war, but rather an earthen vessel each (Judges 7:7-25)! Gideon complied with these instructions in faith and he got a miraculous victory.
Moreover, concerning the salvation of our souls, it takes believing the “ridiculous” before the miraculous can be experienced. The Bible in John 3:16 says
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
The Bible further states that the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7). That the scripture says “all sin” and not just few sins! This truth is what the unbelieving people of this world cannot understand. In fact, nobody can explain it. It belongs to the realm of faith. In addition, many of those who have ever experienced the miracle of healing have a testimony of doing the ridiculous before they got the miraculous. An example of this is the story of the ten lepers (Luke 17:12-19). In spite of the fact that leprosy was still visible on their skin, Jesus told them to go and present themselves to the high priest to show that they were healed of their leprosy, because they needed to be certified as being free of leprosy before they could reintegrate into their communities. They proceeded to show themselves to the high priest. In order to get the miracle of healing, they confronted the risk of being stoned to death for coming out of isolation as lepers. However, they got healed on their way: their “ridiculous” faith earned them miraculous healing! My experience in my Christian walk and particularly as a minister of the gospel have taught me that unless you agree to do whatever God asks you to do, however ridiculous it may sound, you cannot experience the miraculous. Beloved as you exercise faith in Jehovah-Rapha today, your healing shall be made manifest in Jesus’ Name.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, increase my faith to the level of being able to do the ridiculous in order for my miracle to manifest.
SATURDAY HYMN 4: TRUST AND OBEY
1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the alter we lay;
For the favor He shows,
For the joy He bestows,
Are from them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Open Heavens 15 September 2018 Saturday 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 Heavens 15 September 2018 Saturday Daily Devotional.
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