by dailyd | Sep 12, 2018 | More
Topic: Change the Image
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. – Romans 8:24-25
According to Romans, hope is actually looking at something you can’t see. How do you do that? You do it by looking at the promises of God in the Word until with your inner eyes—the eyes of your spirit—a picture is formed.
For example, one of the hardest things I ever had to do was face the fact that the inner image I had of myself physically was fat. It didn’t matter how hard I tried to change, it wouldn’t go away. I was always on a diet. I must have lost (and regained) hundreds of pounds over the years.
I finally had to admit that as long as my inner image of myself was fat, my outer self was going to match it. Remember, it’s faith that changes things, and without the inner image of hope, faith cannot work.
So I decided to fast for seven days. I searched my Bible for every scripture I could find on food and eating and I found many.
I meditated on every one of those scriptures and prayed in the spirit for seven full days. What was I doing? I was laying hold on a different inner image.
This is not something you can do overnight. It takes time. Especially if the inner image you’re changing has been there for years.
But you can do it. Go to the Word of God today and begin to change the images inside you. Change them from images of despair to images of hope. Get a blueprint in your heart and your faith will build on it!
Scripture Reading: Romans 4:16-21
If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Kenneth and Gloria Copeland’s Daily Devotional Here’’
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.
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by dailyd | Sep 12, 2018 | More
Topic: Standing Tall
Text: Exodus 23:10-19 (KJV)
Key Verse: “And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth“ (Exodus 23:13).
MESSAGE:
After the children of Israel were miraculously brought out of Egypt by the awesome power of the Lord, they were divinely required to consecrate themselves as a special people unto Him. They were to be a holy generation and a peculiar people on earth. They were also to keep themselves holy and attend to divine commandments which were to guide them in their relationship with the Lord.
From the text, the Lord gave some elaborate instructions that must be observed as the norm. The people were to cultivate their lands, vineyards and oliveyards for themselves and eat of their produce for six years; but on the seventh, they were to leave them for the use of the poor and even the animals. They must be careful to be faithful to all the commandments of God. The Lord must be honoured and idolatry must never be associated with them.
Children of God are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9). They are carriers of the Lord’s light in a dark and perverse world and they are to show forth His praise in honouring Him in holiness, righteousness, worship and service.
As we walk with Him, He works in us and through us. Then, we become His vessels unto honour, a people prepared unto every good work. Our lives and services are acceptable unto Him only when we are fully obedient to His calling and faithful to His cause. The grace of God is always available to those who are truly committed to Him.
Thought For The Day: Precious vessels stand tall; they need no introduction.
Bible Reading In One Year: Ezekiel 46-48
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 12, 2018 | More
Topic: Works Don’t Save
Mark 11:16 “And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.“
Only Mark points out that Jesus would not suffer anyone to carry any vessel through the temple. No explanation is offered by Mark as to why Jesus would not allow this. It is probable that Jesus wanted His Father’s house to be dedicated completely to prayer and the ministry of God. Also, as with the Sabbath, work symbolizes our own effort, and our own effort will always fall short of what God demands for salvation. Therefore, anything that resembled work was inappropriate in the house of God.
What are “works of the law?” Any rule, command or law that a person observes in an attempt to be accepted in right standing with God is a “work of the law.” In other words, “works of the law” are a righteousness produced by one’s self, a righteousness belonging to one’s self, offered to God as a means of meeting God’s standard for acceptance.
It takes a radical revelation of the gospel of grace to abandon faith in the works of the law. God’s standard of righteousness is the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD alone. God has designed salvation in such a way as to eliminate any boasting from man. If salvation was by works either partially or wholly, then man could boast. But grace and faith eliminate man’s boasting altogether. Faith towards God and what He has done through Christ Jesus is the only means of receiving His free gift of salvation. Salvation by grace brings praise and glory to God. If we could save ourselves, either partially or wholly, we would take the credit for it. But that is not the case. All the glory goes to God.
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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Billy Graham 12 September 2018 – Be Meek—Be Happy
by dailyd | Sep 12, 2018 | More
Topic: Be Meek—Be Happy [Billy Graham Daily Devotional 12 September 2018]
Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. — Matthew 5:5
In His characteristic way Jesus was saying something quite shocking and revolutionary to His listener with these words, “Happy are the meek.” He was saying something quite the opposite of our modern concept of the way to happiness. We say, “Happy are the clever, for they shall inherit the admiration of their friends”; “Happy are the aggressive, for they shall inherit a career”; “Happy are the rich, for they shall inherit a world of friends and a house full of modern gadgets.” Jesus did not say, “Be meek and you shall inherit the earth.” He, more than anyone else, knew that meekness was a gift of God, a result of rebirth. Jesus was not issuing a command in this Beatitude nor saying, “You ought to be meek, that is the way to live.” No! He was saying that if we want to find the secret of happiness, that if we want to enjoy living, then “meekness” is a basic key.
Prayer for the day: May I truly reflect Your meekness in my life, Lord.
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 11, 2018 | Relationship
These are various short articles written to guide youths especially singles on their marital journey. They are points that require deeper reflections! I hope they will bless your life.
Mind What You Eat!
“It is not everything that looks like food that is edible!”
Remember Adam & Eve! (Read Gen 2:15-17)
Don’t do what God ask you not to do!
Be wise!
That’s the Pill for today!
Love U!
Get This Right Before Marriage
If you don’t have anything doing, then you don’t need a “help meet.”
Adam had an assignment in the garden before a woman was introduced to her!
Bro, what are you doing? What’s your vision?
Sister, don’t follow a man that has no vision for his life!
(Bible passage: Genesis 2:8-17)
Marriage: Whose Idea?
It was God that said, “it is not good that man should be alone.”
So, Marriage was God’s Idea! He’s the author!
He created you, so, He knows what is right and best for you,
Wisdom demands that you allow Him to lead you in your choice of a life partner!
(Read Genesis 2: 18)
The Ultimate Search
Adam was searching for a wife among the animals while naming them
but he couldn’t get one! The bible Says there was no one comparable to him! He was searching for a “woman” among the animals! (Read Genesis 2: 18-20 NKJV).
Stop searching for a spouse in a wrong place!
To get the right person: there are conditions attached… wait for the next pill to learn more!
Need a Wife? You need to SLEEP!
Start from pill 4… When Adam couldn’t find a woman among the animals, God caused him to SLEEP!
“If you don’t sleep, you can’t get the right spouse.” Of course, I’m not referring to physical sleep!
You need to “sleep” in absolute surrender to God! You don’t depend on your outward feelings! But on your inner eyes and inner convictions! (applicable to ladies too). Study Genesis 2: 21-22. Continue in Pill 6.
The Making of The Woman!
While Adam was asleep, God took a rib from him and formed a woman from it!
Why didn’t God create the woman from the dust like He did for Adam, God didn’t create
The female Animals from the male. God used the man’s rib to show that the man and the woman are two halves of a whole. So, the woman can perfectly feet as a “help Meet” for him.
To have a peaceful home, you must marry your “second half.” Prov 19:14 says “Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” (Further reading: Gen. 2: 21-22)
To be continued in Volume 2
Written by:
Paul Ojomu
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