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| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:36pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Daily Manna Monday, December 29, 2014 The Word, Your Guide TEXT: PSALM 119:129-136 "Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me" (Psalm 119:133) Experts in child psychology and development know the major role proper guidance plays in the growth and development of the child. If a child is going to realize his full potentials, he has to be guided to recognise these potentials, develop them and adequately use them. Apart from this, when a child receives proper guidance in life, it saves him from a lot of hurtful decisions and habits that are capable of completely destroying him. This is why many schools have professionals in Guidance and Counselling. The need of guidance in life is not limited to the growing child alone. However, at every stage in life, man needs appropriate guidance in order to be able to make right decisions. If a businessman does not have good guidance, his business is sure to fail. Presidents, governors and other world leaders surround themselves with experts in different fields who function as special advisers. All these underscore the importance of guidance in life. The child of God has the special and unique privilege to be guided through life by God Himself. This is the promise God gives to all those who will trust in Him. One of the means by which God guides His children is His word. This is why the Psalmist in our text not only expressed faith in the word of God to guide him but also prayed, requesting that all his steps be ordered by God. Through His word, God has made available for us His infinite wisdom to guide us. This is why it is possible for the child of God who seeks and follows God’s guidance to walk through life without faltering. The guidance God gives through His word does not only cover spiritual matters but cuts across all aspects of human life - physical, social, matrimonial, academic, business, etc. The Bible is an open Book available to all who will approach it sincerely. It appeals to all classes of people whatever the age, colour, class or educational level. The simple, unlearned and uneducated reads it and become wise. The learned reads it and become wiser. You too can draw from the well of its infinite wisdom. Read the Bible today and always and be wiser. Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ Thought for the day: "God’s word makes the simple wise" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:29pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
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| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:00am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Daily Manna Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Trust in God's Faithfulness TEXT: PSALM 119:137–144 "Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful" (Psalm 119:138) The verses in today’s passage are full of declarations capable of inspiring confidence, courage and hope in those who proclaim trust in the Lord. Like the title of one of Josh McDowell’s books, this passage contains the “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” David was mindful of all these when he emphasised an array of attributes of God. God never did, and never can do, wrong to anyone. The promises are faithfully performed by Him that made them. What then should a believer do upon recognition of God’s goodness? To trust Him, of course. And much more, to take up God’s cause and stand up for it anywhere, anytime. David demonstrated this when he declared that “thy word is very pure: therefore, thy servant loveth it” (verse 140). Zeal against sin should constrain us to do what we can against it. David showed this zeal even when it was clear to him that majority of people around him forgot God’s word. Our love for the word of God is evidence of our love for Him, because it is designed to make us partake of His holiness. It is also to make us, like David, commit ourselves to following God even when we are despised by men or counted as being in the company of the minority. When we are small and despised, we have more need to remember God’s precepts, that we may have them to support us. The Psalmist still held tenaciously to, and found delight in God’s commandment, despite the troubles around him at some point in time. Sorrow is often the lot of saints in this vale of tears, being in heaviness through manifold temptations. God’s word is to be relied upon, His promises to be believed as true and His commandments to be obeyed, whatever the circumstance may be. You are missing so much if you do not trust in Him. You cannot rightly trust in Him if you have not given your life to Him. Trust Him from today if you have been a ‘doubting’ Christian. Repent of your sins today if you are still a sinner. Then, begin forthwith to trust Him as the unfailing Father, Creator and God. Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ Thought for the day: "If you believe that God is good, then trust Him" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:28am On Dec 31, 2014 |
Thought for the day: "If you believe that God is good, then trust Him" |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:00pm On Dec 31, 2014 |
Daily Manna Wednesday, December 31, 2014 As The Year Takes a Bow TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31 "And they that use this world as not abusing it for the fashion of this world passeth away" (1 Corinthians 7:31) From the beginning of the year to this time, “much water” as they say, “has passed under the bridge.” No doubt, at various times, we have traversed both the valley and the mountain top. There have been moments of joy and of sorrow. Our text today challenges us to always look ahead and not to dwell on our past achievements and failures. As we reflect on the activities of our lives this passing year, our dealings with our Maker, our interactions with our fellow humans, our moments of joy and sorrow, we cannot but give God all the glory for sparing our lives through all the challenges of life. To those who may have grieved and sorrowed, the Bible says they should forge ahead and behave as if they had no such awful experiences. To those who have, so to speak, enjoyed their lives and had everything come easy, they should also forget the past achievements and look ahead for greater success. The most important lesson from our text today is that as this year ends in a matter of hours, our lives on earth will, someday, come to an end also. At that time what will matter is what we have been able to do for Christ and not the materials accumulated. A song writer scripted, “Only one life will soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last; let’s labour faithfully while there is life.” The pertinent question we must ask ourselves as the year drifts to a close is, what have we really done to please God? Those who revel in things that this world can afford without using their talents and endowments to honour God will discover to their shame that it is a fleeting life after all. It is possible that you may have been heart-broken in the course of the year; you may have had all your dreams shattered. Or, perhaps, you had all your expectations met. Whatever it is, don’t waste time and split hairs on issues that are bygone. Forget the past and forge ahead. Do not rest on your oars. There are still many more lands to posses for the Lord. As we wave this year bye, we must welcome the new year with every amount of energy, enthusiasm and absolute belief in God and resolve to be more useful to ourselves, to others and to the Almighty than we had been in this outgoing year. Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ Thought for the day: "Ebenezer: Hitherto hath the Lord helped us" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by CyreB: 1:22pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
Bro; Happy new year! Please is there no update for the year 2015? |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:30pm On Apr 19, 2015 |
CyreB: Happy belated new year! I hope to make up lost grounds as the Lord permits. Watch this space. |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:59pm On Apr 19, 2015 |
Daily Manna Thursday, January 01, 2015 Serving A Void-Filling God TEXT: GENESIS 1:1-2 "And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Genesis 1:2) To find out what the future held in store at the start of every year or at the beginning of a journey, ancient heathen sages would slaughter an animal and study the intricate make up of its skin and intestines. A reading of the complex entrails, guided by esoteric parchments, offered a hint of the future. What a blind, tortuous and hazardous plunge into the unknown! The Christian who is serving the Creator of heaven and earth does not have to engage in such pursuit of attempting to know a void in-between a beginning and an ending. Rather, He should be rest assured in the custody of the Saviour who always faithfully fills up time and space. The genuine Christian puts his absolute faith in the unfailing promise of the Creator who says, "I am with you alway even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:20). Believers, therefore, should move into the New Year with unswerving faith in the God of creation whose Spirit "moved upon the face of the waters" and displaced the formless void and darkness. The fear and anxiety that characterize these perilous times (2 Timothy 3:1) cannot be the portion of true Christians who are under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God, however, expects us to live righteously; He expects us to fully consecrate and commit our lives to Him; He expects us to use our resources to serve Him to be able to enjoy His promised blessings. In the course of this year, there is need for us to regularly evaluate our lives and work to ensure they are acceptable to Him. As God taps us into consciousness each day after a sweet sleep, we must appreciate Him for taking care of our yesterday, today and tomorrow (posterity) by preaching Jesus the Saviour to the lost world. As we do, His Spirit will move to destroy the works of the devil, set people free from sin and bondage and fill every void in them for His glory. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 1 - 3 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ Thought for the day: "The future is a secret God unfolds steadily without mistakes" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:45pm On Apr 19, 2015 |
Daily Manna Friday, January 02, 2015 True Love TEXT: JUDGES 11:29-40 "And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon" (Judges 11:36) As we reflect on the story of Jephthah and his vow in our text, we cannot but notice the love and devotion of his only daughter to him. She was a child that shared in the dream and vision of her father and did everything to demonstrate this. No doubt, her heart must have gone with her father as he went out in the battle against the children of Ammon. And as the father returned in victory, she led her friends with joy and singing to welcome him without knowing the vow he had made with God. As the father expressed grief concerning this, she encouraged him to pay his vow even though that would bring so much pain and loss to her. Her love for her father made her to be willing to support him to pay his vow. It is interesting to note that when she asked her father for two months to bemoan her virginity with her friends in a faraway place, she willingly returned after the period. She did not see that as an opportunity to run away. She was fully submissive, yielded and obedient to her father, even to the point of being willing to be used to pay her father's vow. What a love! Do we have such love and commitment in our homes today? How many children are willing to be that submissive and obedient to their parents to the point of making painful sacrifices for them? How do we show our love for God and for one another in the family of God? Where there is true love, there will be obedience, encouragement and support one for another in the will of God. There will be the willingness to stand by one another in trying and difficult moments as we all forge ahead in our pilgrimage with commitment to God and His cause in the world. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 4 - 5 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ Thought for the day: "There is no better way to show your love than by your deeds" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by CyreB: 7:23am On Apr 20, 2015 |
OLAADEGBU: It's well Sir, you are welcome back! |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:34am On Apr 20, 2015 |
CyreB: It is wonderful to see that you are holding the fort. Maranatha! |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 9:19am On Apr 20, 2015 |
Daily Manna Saturday, January 03, 2015 Light Of The World TEXT: JOHN 1:1-9 "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world" (John 1:9) The importance of sunlight is obvious to everyone. It melts frozen items, reveals hidden objects and helps plants, on which the healthy maintenance of man's and animals lives critically depend, to produce their food and thrive. As great as the sunlight may be useful to the world, Jesus offers to the world a light that is incomparably greater in power and relevance to human life. Our text opens with the deity of Jesus. He is the Eternal One who coexists with the Father. He is the Word, the Creator and the Light. As the Eternal One, He lives forever. As the Creator, He made all things. As the Light, He shines in darkness, and as the Word, He sustains the universe. Christ, the Light is so bright that all the darkness in the world put together cannot overcome Him. John was sent to bear witness of that "Light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world" (John 1:9). The Light the Jews have rejected is being offered to as many as desire to become children of God. A world without Christ is a dark one. Darkness obscures the truth, breeds corruption and evil. God, in His love, does not want us to grope any longer nor stumble in the dark; hence Jesus, the Light of the world has been revealed. As the rays of sunlight melt the thickest of ice, so does the light of Christ melt the mountains of men's sins if allowed to shine in their hearts. While many reject the light, others are pleased with just a spark from a matchstick. We all have a choice. Which do you prefer: To remain in the dark or come into the light of Christ? He is the One that "lighteth every man that cometh into the world." Come to the Light today. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 6 - 7 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Christ's illumination is without comparison" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:21pm On Apr 25, 2015 |
Daily Manna Sunday, January 04, 2015 The Heart's Treasure TEXT: NEHEMIAH 1:1-3 "That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem" (Nehemiah 1:2) A man puts his heart on what he treasures most. He carries it in his heart, sleeps and wakes with it and goes about with it day and night. Nehemiah's patriotism and fervent love for the holy land was undoubtedly deep in his heart. This virtue was more evident in his passion and quest for information concerning Jerusalem. Even though he appeared to have lived all his life in exile, Nehemiah loved the holy city, Jerusalem, and was in waiting expectation of a return to the homeland to help remove the reproach of the broken down walls. Nehemiah's comfortable position in Shushan, the palace, did not reduce his interest and commitment to Jerusalem. When he met the new arrivals from Jerusalem in the palace, Nehemiah's enquiry concerning the state of the inhabitants and of the city itself revealed a heart burdened for the people of God. He appeared to have no other burden outside his necessary daily duties but this. No wonder the Lord sent those men his way to satisfy his heart that was longing and praying for the city. If we lay up in our hearts such intense yearning and desire for God and His word as Nehemiah did toward Jerusalem and its people, we would become recipients of His grace, holiness and great power in not too long a time. We fail to receive definite inspirations and answers to prayers because we are filled more with earthly cares and not His word or His way. Bad dreams, evil thoughts, fear, defeats, etc. Do not abide in a heart like that of Nehemiah. If our hearts will always look heavenward, our visions shall be of the Lord of glory, of service, of victory and great possibilities. Therefore, "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above not on things on the earth." BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 8 - 9 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "He who wholesomely loves God easily attracts His goodness and grace" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:33pm On Apr 25, 2015 |
Daily Manna Monday, January 05, 2015 [url=http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/search?updated-max=2015-01-11T03:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=7#.VTuETSFViko//]Better Than Gold![/url] TEXT: PROVERBS 8:9-14 "For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it" (Proverbs 8:11) If men would prioritize on seeking true wisdom than they search for money and worldly possession, our world would be the better for it. The discovery of Solomon, the wisest man in the Old Testament who spent all his life amassing wealth and earthly possessions that all amount to vanity presents a great lesson from the text. "Wisdom is better than rubies " he declared. Wisdom, instruction and knowledge of God are to be preferred above silver and gold. Wisdom gives strength and discretion that makes the possessor act right. It saves from self conceit, pride, arrogance and delusion. Wisdom delivers and preserves one from evil and equips the possessor with creative abilities for better living. While wealth does not make one wise, wisdom brings greater riches. This is why it is preferable. The source of wisdom matters. Wisdom that manifests in sinful attitude to outwit others or destroy them is devilish and undesirable. Life-enriching wisdom flows from only one source, Jesus Christ, who is Wisdom personified. To have this wisdom, one has to be willing to empty oneself of self conceit, deception and perversion. There must be the willingness to turn away from all worldly wisdom which focuses only on self. In humility, you must accept your folly, admit your nothingness and be willing to be made rich by Christ. This simply requires true repentance and simple faith in the Lord Jesus. Besides, you need to continue to abide in Christ and take the Bible as your most valued asset on earth. The more you read it, the wiser you become. You also need to constantly draw from the deep knowledge and wisdom of God's appointed ministers in corporate fellowship and Bible study so as to continue to grow. If men in the world make a lot of sacrifices in search of perishable riches, we need to do more to get divine wisdom which is far better than gold! THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 10 - 11 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Get wisdom, get wealth" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:44pm On Apr 25, 2015 |
Daily Manna Tuesday, January 06, 2015 [url=http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/search?updated-max=2015-01-11T03:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=7#.VTuETSFViko//]Make It Simple[/url] TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5 "And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:1,2) Many times, we wonder why we make much efforts in evangelism with little or no result. The reason is that like the marketers, we spend so much time trying to impress sinners with our knowledge of Scriptures instead of giving them the simple message of Christ's love and offer of salvation. At other times, it is our motive in evangelism that is wrong. Instead of preaching the simple gospel truth of the necessity of the new birth for everyone, we try to win an argument on the superiority of our religion or denomination over those of others. It is even more repulsive to see that self projection, gain and glory appears to be driving force of many so-called gospel campaigns. A look at their advertisements and publicity will show that they, not Christ, are at the centre of attraction. When they give out invitations, it is not to come to Christ but to come to them. It is not any wonder then that though it appears that more gospel works are going on all over the places, there is little or no impact. If we are to succeed in our soul-winning efforts, we must follow the example of Paul the apostle revealed in our text. His intention for preaching is very clear: to have men saved. His goal was to make the declaration of the gospel message very simple for people to understand. He never tried to use the enticing words of men's wisdom or impress by preaching what the people would love to hear. He preached the truth of the necessity of salvation through repentance and faith in Christ's death. When nothing but Christ is plainly preached, genuine and heaven minded converts will be won. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 12 - 13 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "The saving gospel is simple" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:56am On Apr 26, 2015 |
Daily Manna Wednesday, January 07, 2015 [url=http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/search?updated-max=2015-01-11T03:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=7#.VTuETSFViko//]Fear Not[/url] TEXT: DANIEL 8:1-12 "I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great" (Daniel 8:4) Christ Jesus hath the power, the power to destroy, the power to bruise your enemy, who would your soul annoy, Christ Jesus hath the power, when on your dying bed to give your soul the victory, the power to raise the dead". These lines are from a song that is meant to reassure believers in Christ of the unconquerable power of Christ Jesus. In life, there are many problems that appear insurmountable. All through the ages, men have arisen to be a terror to their fellow men. They roll out oppressive policies that draw tears from the eyes of fellow citizens. They operate as if they have the power of life and death because nobody can stop them. King Pharaoh of Egypt in Moses time was in this mould. He oppressed the Jews so cruelly that it appeared there would never be any respite. Day and night, the people of God were told to make bricks without straws being provided for them. They toiled and groaned while the enemy pushed furiously. But that display of brute power and sheer wickedness terminated at the Red Sea. Israel got their freedom, while Pharaoh and his men perished. In today's text, Daniel saw some visions of rams, one of them exercising formidable power, "pushing westward and northward and southward" so that no beast might stand before him. But a hegoat demystified the ram. The he-goat cast the ram down to the ground and stamped upon him, and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand (verse 7). Believers must put their faith in the Almighty who alone has the ultimate power to throw down all the seeming formidable power of the enemy. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus has the power to destroy every strongman or evil personality no matter the forces behind him. Trust Him always, no matter how grave the challenges you face may be. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 14 - 16 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "The brighter you see, the faster you move" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:17pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
Daily Manna Thursday, January 08, 2015 [url=http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/search?updated-max=2015-01-11T03:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=7#.VTuETSFViko//]On The Bushel[/url] TEXT: GENESIS 1:14-19 "And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so" (Genesis 1:15) What will the earth look like without the sun that sustains its ecology? Scientists have not relented in their efforts at unravelling the mysteries behind the sun, though they have difficulties appreciating the spiritual significance of Christ as the Light of the world. A clear understanding of the gospel truth which portrays the Lord as the Sun of righteousness to those who are groping in spiritual darkness and ignorance will make the truth about creation clearer. In the believer's life, light figures as a distinguishing factor between the old life of indulgence and darkness and a new life that is full of the marvellous light of Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3). Just as the sun is an unrivalled fountain of light upon mankind, so is our Lord Jesus Christ the principal Source of spiritual light in the world (John 8:12). Motions made without Christ will result in groping and stumbling in the dark. The prominence and permanence of the sun exemplifies Christ's continual and outstanding domination of our lives through His righteousness that constantly radiates in us. It is time to expose your life to increased rays and powerful impact of Christ's righteousness. For, He is the brightness of the Father's glory (Hebrews 1:3). Also, allow your light to illuminate someone else today. Do good to them, the greatest of which is to expose them to the gospel light. Arise and shine! Do not try to separate from Christ who is the Light of the world. Such a decision will lead to living in darkness of sin and imprisonment by the devil. Your spiritual light will continue to glow as long as you abide in Jesus. It is as you remain sincerely attached to Him that you will be able to illuminate the darkened world around you and bring glory to Christ. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 17 - 19 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "The brighter you see, the faster you move" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:57pm On Apr 27, 2015 |
Daily Manna Friday, January 09, 2015 [url=http://dailymanna.dclmhq.org/search?updated-max=2015-01-11T03:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=7#.VTuETSFViko//]When God Fights For You[/url] TEXT: JOSHUA 10:1-11 "And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah" (Joshua 10:10) There is so much truth in the saying that “if God is all you have, then you have got all you need.” This is because if we allow God have full control of our lives, He will manifest His power in every area of our needs. Israel, on their way to the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, encountered many hostile nations. But they prevailed against all. News of their incredible victories made kings to panic. Indeed, Gibeon, a great city of mighty men, found it expedient to submit to the superior power of Israel even under tough terms. Adonizedec king of Jerusalem feared Israel and was incensed with Gibeon for submitting and signing a pact with them. Panic-stricken, he arranged a confederacy with four neighbouring kings against Gibeon. Gibeon handed the battle to Israel who routed the confederacy of five Amorite kingdoms. Notice how the event was captured in verse 10: “And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.” This string of victories did not come to Israel by dint of hard work or military might; God fought for them. As long as Israel was in good standing with Him, the Lord of hosts remained their Banner. God still fights for His people. For those who through repentance and faith in Christ have submitted their lives to God, He is the Source of their victory. When God fights for you, no confederacy of demons or men can withstand you. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 20 - 21 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "A city set on a hill cannot be hid" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:58pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Daily Manna Saturday. January 10, 2015 The Privilege Of Sonship TEXT: JOHN 1:10-14 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12) Princes and princesses of this world walk tall because of their royal birth. They are regarded as principal citizens and enjoy exclusive privileges just for being born by a king. But how more glorious it is to be born into the family of the King of kings and Lord of lords. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” The same blindness that prevented the world of Jesus’ time from knowing that the Creator incarnated and was in their midst is happening to a greater part of the world today. The text uniquely and pungently revealed the identity of Christ as the Word that has been with God from the beginning and through whom all things were made. As Light of a world that had been darkened by sin, He came to seek and to save the lost mankind. The great John the Baptist came to herald His coming. Yet, with all the signs and wonders Christ Himself wrought, many people still “knew him not”. He came into the world among the Jews and they failed to acknowledge Him as the long-awaited Messiah – “his own received him not”. But God’s salvation plan is far higher than their expectation. “As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” To receive Christ implies personally taking Him as your Saviour. Believing His name means accepting the purpose of it - the offer of salvation through it (Matthew 1:21). Access to God through prayers is by the name of Jesus. This is how to obtain the power of sonship of God with innumerable blessings here and hereafter. Much more than princes, we have been made “kings and priests”. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 22 - 23 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Christ became the Son of Man to make us sons of God" See more at: |
| Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 8:44pm On Apr 30, 2015 |
Daily Manna Pursue Your Purpose In Life TEXT: EXODUS 4:18-26 "And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in-law, and said unto him, let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace" (Exodus 4:18) There are many desirable things that happen to us which may not necessarily be the will of God. It could be a job that pays well, friends that are helpful or anything at all that we enjoy. If we get stuck at that level, we would never fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. And like everyone of us, Moses had a choice to make. Sensing the danger and humiliation Israel was living in and having received the mandate from God to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt, Moses promptly and formally disengaged from Jethro. We sometimes forget we are under human authority and should not do anything without their consent. Nor should we emulate those who often have problem releasing those that are profitable to them without considering what greater assignment/provision God may have for them outside. In Egypt, nearly a million people needed Moses to champion their redemption. What has God placed on your mind to do in the communities around you? Remember God deposited in Moses the power for signs and wonders that would convince the Egyptians of His Power. There are testimonies and wonders in your life too that will prove what God can do. Do you share these wonders with others for their encouragement? Use the talents deposited in you to save the teeming millions outside your immediate environment. And always, “...See that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh...” We often stifle our convictions at the sight of an earthly monarch. We can only break forth with powerful potentials when we are obedient to God and lift Him up before men. Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Mission is best accomplished when pursued with single-mindedness" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Sunday 11, January 2015 Patriotism Is Vital TEXT: NEHEMIAH 2:1-3 "And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?" (Nehemiah 2:3) A patriot is one who greatly loves his country, and is ready to serve and defend it, even at he peril of his own life. Decisivenes is a major characteristic of the patriot. History is replete with patriots who lived and died in the defence of their countries. Nehemiah was a patriot for his country, Israel. He was concerned for the dilapidated state of Jerusalem which laid in waste and ruin for many years after its destruction by King Nebuchadnezar. The burden of his city was writen al over his face as he served Artaxerxes the then king. The king asked why he was ad. After narating his concerns for his nation, he got he nod from the king to repair the broken wals of Jerusalem with the costs fuly paid by the royal treasury. Christians are citizens of two countries. The first is their native country and the second the heavenly country. We should, as patriots, be ready to serve and defend both with our lives. We stand up for our country always when God’s righteous laws are not infringed upon and pray for its unity and peace. Expectedly to, we preach and pray for souls to be converted from our native country into the heavenly. Those are the prices to be paid as true patriots. Beyond our commitment o our country however, we must show an infinitely superior commitment o the gospel of the Kingdom. As there are men who are wiling to die for a transient state, so must here be believers who are wiling, albeit under grueling circumstances, to spend and be spent for sinners to embrace the gospel and enter the heavenly portals. This was the peerless example of the Lord Jesus Christ hat rue believers must seek after. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 24 - 25 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "A Christian patriot loves his heavenly habitation passionately" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Monday, January 12, 2015 In Your Interest TEXT: PROVERBS 9:11-18 "If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it" (Proverbs 9:12) It is the punishment placed on offenders of our laws that helps to abate, to a great extent, the spate of crime and civil disorder in the society. The unregenerate, sinful man deceives himself by believing that obeying God’s word or respecting civil government is doing favour to God or society. He counts it a loss to himself not to indulge in fleshly sin. He takes sin as sport, thinking he can have the pleasure of sin and avoid the consequences or shift them altogether to some other person. In our text, we see that vices and virtues neither corrupt God nor change Him. Man is the ultimate sufferer of the outcome of his sin. In fact, the consequences of sin or righteous behaviour may truly affect fellow men, but the greater effects of them are reaped by the doer. Living out the Word for others to see may bring about changes in the lives of others. In the final analysis however, the benefit of godliness is more to the doer. In the same vein, if we continue to live in sin, we behave unwisely. Sickness and premature death will be the outcome of such a lifestyle while righteousness and holy living will prolong the lives of children of God. In the end, the righteous will be able to stand before the Son of God in heaven. Sin is enticing and its effects are very dangerous. One sin leads to another until the sinner becomes inextricably entwined. Consider the consequences of sin today and deliver your soul like a deer escaping the hunter’s hound. It is wise to confess your sin and surrender your life to Jesus now. He will have mercy and save you. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 26 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "It is wisdom to forsake sin and preserve the soul" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Mystery Of True Wisdom TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16 "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" (1 Corinthians 2:7,8 ) Ordinarily, wisdom is defined as the ability to assess issues and situations correctly, following the best course of action on the basis of sound knowledge and understanding. This is clearly different from the wisdom of the world, which seeks to measure all forms of wisdom merely on the basis of human knowledge, understanding and rationality. The biblical concept of wisdom is quite different from the standard view which seeks to subject its understanding of wisdom to philosophical and rational thought in explaining the deep mysteries of human existence. This has been described variously in the Scriptures as the wisdom of this world, human wisdom, the wisdom of men, the wisdom of this age and man’s wisdom. In our text, Paul the apostle, in proffering answers to the questions of the Corinthian church, made it abundantly clear that there is a world of difference between biblical wisdom and the wisdom of the world. The first principle of biblical wisdom is that people should humble themselves before God in total obedience and reverential worship; and accept the message of the Cross as real and final. Non-Christians do not see the gospel as the power of God unto salvation. One’s decision to follow the Lord seems to them foolish and silly. No one can comprehend God but believers are given the spirit to understand God’s plans. The world still clings to the wisdom of this age which eliminates God from the realm of man. The wisdom of God is a mystery. He has chosen both base and foolish things to confound the worldly wise. As you read this, the only true option open to you is to stop rationalizing the message of salvation, accept Christ and follow Him all the way. This is the only true type of wisdom that humanity needs today. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 27 - 28 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "True wisdom enables fallen man to reconcile with his creator" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Wednesday. January 14, 2015 Face The Reality TEXT: DANIEL 8:13-27 "And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king’s business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it" (Daniel 8:27) A story was told of a young man who told his friend “I don’t read the Book of Revelation in the Bible”. When asked to explain why, he said: “I don’t just go there; it contains fearful things about what will happen after now. I don’t just want to think about it.” Selective exposure to God’s word is a mistake many people still make today. Daniel saw certain revelations that disturbed him, and rather than go his way saying, ‘what will be, will be’, he demanded for an interpretation of what he had seen. He said: “I Daniel fainted…” There are some pieces of information which could ordinarily agitate the mind and make one faint. But what we do after we had “fainted” matters a lot. Some people have, out of fear, given their lives to Christ. But a vast majority have hardened their hearts, waiting for doom’s day. No matter how we try to shy away from God’s word or try to change its meaning, it remains the same. Rather than try to cover or change the truth, let us direct our efforts into praying for grace to obey its precepts. No one can alter the plans of the Almighty. Whenever we hear the word of God, we must be ready to obey. Those who try to avoid hearing God’s warning by avoiding places where the gospel is preached or by making the Bible their enemy will eventually discover that they have done themselves more harm than good. Daily, the word of God warns on the impending doom for those who spurn the invitation to accept the Lord as their personal Saviour. Today, you must arise unto righteousness and sin not. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 1 - 2 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "God cannot change His programme for anyone" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Thursday, January 15, 2015 Simply Good! TEXT: GENESIS 1:20-23 "And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth" (Genesis 1:22) Several times in the creation story, the Scripture says of each stage of divine accomplishment that: “And God saw that it was good.” A summary is given in Genesis 1:31 where the Bible declares: “And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good”. Previously, the comment had been “good”; now after the creation of man in His image on the sixth day, he reviews His work and says it was “very good”. God’s purpose for us His creatures here on earth is to reflect His incomparable glory, share His joy and life and worship Him in appreciation of His love. We are not to worship things created as the heathen do in deifying the sun, moon, waters, trees, the seas and animals. Nor are we to allow them guide our lives as astrology teaches. When God says in Genesis 1:14, that the sun and the moon be for “signs”, He did not mean they are to serve as our spiritual or physical compass. He simply intended that the planets and stars should serve as signs that point to Him as well as mark the days, seasons and years. The believer should be wary of false astrological theorists who twist these divine purposes. When the Bible says, “God blessed them” in verse 22, it means He delighted in His creatures and bestowed blessings on them. Christians following the footsteps of Jesus, the Son of God, should also delight in nature and its beauty as God did. Each day we wake up, we are expected to bless God for His awesome skills and wisdom in giving us life, which would culminate in eternal life in His Kingdom as a result of Jesus’ redemptive work at Calvary. As believers, we should not contribute to the destruction of nature through sin, immorality and corrupt practices but pray to God to free nature from the deadly grip of sinful men and ecological degradation. When we pray thus, we shall be fulfilling God’s desire that will bring glory to His name. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 3-4 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Worship and reverence God the Creator" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Friday, January 16, 2015 Humility Is It TEXT: JOHN 1:15-28 "He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose" (John 1:27) The way up is down. This is the paradox of life. Humility in the life of a man usually ushers in manifold blessings. On the other hand, pride incurs God’s punishment as the Scripture rightly states, “...for God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5). John the Baptist, whose major ministry was to introduce Jesus Christ, bore witness to Christ with humility. Although born before Christ in the flesh, he still realized that Christ existed in eternity before his birth. So, he declared that Christ was the Lamb of God that came to take away the sins of the world. John’s personal testimony about Christ alarmed his audience. They thought he was Elijah or Christ. He declined but affirmed he was only a forerunner of Christ. Like John, let us exalt Christ than self. And having experienced Christ’s fullness, we should humbly and relentlessly point sinners to Him as Saviour. Let us also consecrate our lives to Christ and ask Him to give us grace to remain humble. A life of daily crucifixion and yieldedness to Christ will keep us in unbroken communion and oneness with Him. Christ wants to be exalted and glorified in your life every day. This can only happen after cleansing from outward and inbred sins. Pray and believe God for a change of heart and transformation of life. The wonderful work of grace can only be done in the life of people who humble themselves to submit to the convicting and transforming power of the Holy Spirit. It takes a greater measure of humility to continue in the Christian race, contend with the rigour of the spiritual life and eventually receive the crown of righteousness. Humility was the hallmark of the Saviour’s life and ministry while on earth. If we are to make a success of life and ministry, we must be as humble as He was. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 5 - 6 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Christ in you is the hope of glory" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Saturday, January 17, 2015 Holy Violence TEXT: JOSHUA 10:38-43 "And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel" (Joshua 10:42) Martin Luther was the catalyst of the reformation movement when Christians were brought back to trust God for their salvation. He was also an accomplished musician who taught the people a Christian song titled, “A mighty Fortress is our God.” This song, for centuries, has continued to move Christians to trust God and to accomplish great things no matter how difficult their challenges might be. Joshua was commanded by God to destroy the enemy nations because of their evil and adulterous ways. Joshua who was a military leader captured their kings and utterly exterminated the inhabitants of the land. He continued his victorious campaign, conquering and destroying all nations that were marked for destruction. God’s purpose for conquering and destroying these wicked nations must not be misunderstood. He was cleansing the land of evil and pollution, so that the Israelites whom He planned to become a channel of righteousness to the rest of the world, could settle there without any contamination. The wicked nations deserved what they got because they deviated from the righteousness of God and His holy precepts. Like Joshua of old, when the Spirit of God is bringing conviction upon our hearts to mortify every work of the flesh, we must cooperate with Him. When God orders us to eliminate sin and all evil practices sinners engage in, we must not consider any other option. We must obey Him unreservedly. Strict obedience to God’s admonitions and precepts makes us to escape His judgment. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 7 -8 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Clear the heart from all uncleanness and let the Holy Spirit dwell there" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Sunday, January 18, 2015 God That Gives And Gives TEXT: NEHEMIAH 2:4-8 "Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah" (Nehemiah 2:7) Everything we need for abundant kingdom life and blissful eternity with God has been provided in His holy word. This leaves us with no excuse of spiritual poverty or want of the fullness of divine blessings. In our text, Nehemiah, for the good of his fatherland, asked king Artaxerxes for permission to build the walls of Jerusalem. No sooner had this primary request been granted than he presented a number of others that were supposed to make the first approval worthwhile. His bold and courageous faith was honoured as he had all his requests granted by the king. God does not answer any thoughtless prayer. If we ask anything according to His promise and will, He will answer with speed. We are in danger of playing into the hands of our enemy the devil, if, when we lack solution to our needs and problems in life, we feel our requests to God need to be moderately presented. God never reprimands us for the frequency or great volumes of our requests as men would do. He rather chides us for our unbelief. God wants us to ask, but in faith. He gives us according to His riches. We will not enjoy much of His blessings if we do not ask at all. Yet, the best of His blessings are reserved for those who exercise faith in His omnipotence. It is one of our privileges as Christians that we do not only go to God for what we daily need, but whenever a particular emergency or difficulty arises in the lives of others or neighbourhood, we may bring it before His throne, and we have the assurance that He will hear us. Therefore, if you want to receive and keep on receiving, then pray, pray and pray. God will answer in the fulness of time. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 9 - 10 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "He will live with commonplace blessings who knows not how to ask" See more at: |
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Daily Manna Monday, January 19, 2015 Contending For Holiness TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-4 "For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?" (1 Corinthians 3:3) When the head of government of a country who was visiting another nation was told of a crisis back home, he cut short his trip and returned to address the domestic challenge. It would have been cruel and heartless of him to have continued the journey while his country was engulfed with unrest. A good and caring leader or shepherd in the household of God would behave the same way. Our text today identifies Paul the apostle as a concerned guardian. About to close his three-year ministry in Ephesus during his third missionary journey, he was told about the divisive tendencies creeping into the Church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:10-13). It was a disheartening news for Paul who had spent one and a half years with the Corinthian Church teaching the brethren the pure and undiluted word of God (Acts 18:11). Now, he heard that these Corinthian Christians were poised to adapt to the low standards around them. Some of them had already compromised by breaking into factions engaging in incest, resorting to lawsuits to settle disputes between them, abusing spiritual gifts and manifesting unholy conduct at home, in the Church and in the public. Although Paul could not stop his work in Ephesus to visit Corinth, he quickly dispatched a grave letter to the brethren to draw them back to the uncorrupted teaching of Christ. He warns that what they have been accused of are acts of carnality that should not be seen among genuine Christians. As a true shepherd, Paul told them the truth that liberates. He delivered to them "all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27). Fighting the good fight of faith, defending Christ’s doctrine of outward and inward holiness as qualification for entry into heaven is the responsibility of all believers. Wherever we are, God enjoins us to "contend for the faith once delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). It is our primary and sacred duty. THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 11 - 12 Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/ THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "A firm stand for holiness is a courageous stand for Christ" See more at: |
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