Great is Your faithfulness -Lam. 3:23.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
A beautiful hymn that shows God's great faithfulness to us. The verse preceding the text above says, "Through the Lord's mercies we're not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning..." Let us bless the Lord at all times and let His praises be in your mouth from the rising of the sun until the going down of the same, every day. Even today!!!
Prayer: Lord thank You for Your great faithfulness to us. Thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You... Amen.
Encouragement: Praise God at all times for His faithfulness.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Daily Devotion -Put On The Armor and Stand Firm
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil -Ephesians 6:11.
A lady doesn't put on a formal dress and prada to go play tennis on the tennis court and a gentleman does not dress in football gears to go to a black tie affair. No, they would be wrongly dressed, out of place and probably laughed at. Its no different in the spirit rhealm. You cannot stand before the enemy half dressed or in the wrong clothing with the wrong weapons, or right weapons held improperly. You would be laughed at as the enemy sees you are unprepared and the battle is already in his favor.
Make sure you're dressed properly for battle at all times when fighting the devil as he and his "henchmen" are always waiting for a moment of weakness to strike at you. "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of Salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God; praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the Saints." (Ephes. 6:12-18)
Prayer: Lord we want to be faithful and vigilante, persevering through everything and interceding constantly for the brethren. Help us and strengthen us to be everything we need to be in this spiritual warfare we pray. In Jesus' name Amen.
Encouragement: Put on the whole armor of God and keep it on at all times.
A lady doesn't put on a formal dress and prada to go play tennis on the tennis court and a gentleman does not dress in football gears to go to a black tie affair. No, they would be wrongly dressed, out of place and probably laughed at. Its no different in the spirit rhealm. You cannot stand before the enemy half dressed or in the wrong clothing with the wrong weapons, or right weapons held improperly. You would be laughed at as the enemy sees you are unprepared and the battle is already in his favor.
Make sure you're dressed properly for battle at all times when fighting the devil as he and his "henchmen" are always waiting for a moment of weakness to strike at you. "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of Salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God; praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the Saints." (Ephes. 6:12-18)
Prayer: Lord we want to be faithful and vigilante, persevering through everything and interceding constantly for the brethren. Help us and strengthen us to be everything we need to be in this spiritual warfare we pray. In Jesus' name Amen.
Encouragement: Put on the whole armor of God and keep it on at all times.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Daily Devotion - Respect The Messenger
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomsoever I send receives me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me -John 13:20.
Beautiful words are these coming straight from the Savior's mouth. If I can receive from Pastor Benny Hinn or Evangelist Reinhard Bonke I should receive from everyone else who brings a message from the Lord. Therefore if Pastor Nicky Cruise is ministering I must receive from our God through His anointed servant, what thus saith the Lord.
If you find you're not comfortable receiving from any of God servants then you're disrespecting and dishonoring God, the one who sent His messenger with His message to bless you and you will block and miss out on important blessings. Remember God is no respecter of persons and He sees everyone equally before His eyes. He created everyone and none is righteous, no not one. We are only righteous because God our father sees Jesus when He looks at us and we're the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
If God were to look on everyone in this world the way some look and judge others, there would not be one soul left on this earth for all have sin and come short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). Just as He looks beyond all faults and sees our need for a Savior so we should see ourselves and not consider ourselves qualified to judge anyone. Judge not, less ye be judged (Matt. 7:1). Accept and respect the messenger from God and see him/her as you see God. Whoever accepts the messenger accepts and respects Him who sent the messenger.
Prayer: Father help us to humble ourselves and esteem our brothers and sisters from every background that you send to minister to us. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Encouragement: Accept, respect, honor and bless the man or woman of God at all times. By doing so, you certainly will not block your blessings.
Beautiful words are these coming straight from the Savior's mouth. If I can receive from Pastor Benny Hinn or Evangelist Reinhard Bonke I should receive from everyone else who brings a message from the Lord. Therefore if Pastor Nicky Cruise is ministering I must receive from our God through His anointed servant, what thus saith the Lord.
If you find you're not comfortable receiving from any of God servants then you're disrespecting and dishonoring God, the one who sent His messenger with His message to bless you and you will block and miss out on important blessings. Remember God is no respecter of persons and He sees everyone equally before His eyes. He created everyone and none is righteous, no not one. We are only righteous because God our father sees Jesus when He looks at us and we're the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
If God were to look on everyone in this world the way some look and judge others, there would not be one soul left on this earth for all have sin and come short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). Just as He looks beyond all faults and sees our need for a Savior so we should see ourselves and not consider ourselves qualified to judge anyone. Judge not, less ye be judged (Matt. 7:1). Accept and respect the messenger from God and see him/her as you see God. Whoever accepts the messenger accepts and respects Him who sent the messenger.
Prayer: Father help us to humble ourselves and esteem our brothers and sisters from every background that you send to minister to us. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Encouragement: Accept, respect, honor and bless the man or woman of God at all times. By doing so, you certainly will not block your blessings.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Daily Devotion -The Vision
Where there is no vision the people perish -Proverbs 29:18.
Everyone on this earth should have a unique vision for himself/herself and if you belong to some group or organization, share in the common vision of that group or organization. Your unique vision may be the goals you set for yourself, be it long term or short term. And then you may share in the common goals of your family and, on your job with your coworkers and finally, your church.
In order of importance the five most important persons or things in your life should be prioritize in this way. First should be God. Second to God is your spouse. Then your family, then your job and finally church work. This shows where we should channel our energy most in fulfilling our purpose here on earth. Without a vision we will perish. An old proverb says, "He who does not know where he is going will probably end up some place else."
Know the vision of whatever organization you are a part of and know your role in executing that vision. Seek revelation from God regarding your personal vision and seek direction from Him in fulfilling it. Then you will know why on earth are you here and live the purpose driven life.
Prayer: Father please help us to do our part to fulfill the purpose for which you created us. Amen.
Encouragement: Stick with God. You can never go wrong.
Everyone on this earth should have a unique vision for himself/herself and if you belong to some group or organization, share in the common vision of that group or organization. Your unique vision may be the goals you set for yourself, be it long term or short term. And then you may share in the common goals of your family and, on your job with your coworkers and finally, your church.
In order of importance the five most important persons or things in your life should be prioritize in this way. First should be God. Second to God is your spouse. Then your family, then your job and finally church work. This shows where we should channel our energy most in fulfilling our purpose here on earth. Without a vision we will perish. An old proverb says, "He who does not know where he is going will probably end up some place else."
Know the vision of whatever organization you are a part of and know your role in executing that vision. Seek revelation from God regarding your personal vision and seek direction from Him in fulfilling it. Then you will know why on earth are you here and live the purpose driven life.
Prayer: Father please help us to do our part to fulfill the purpose for which you created us. Amen.
Encouragement: Stick with God. You can never go wrong.
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