OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 2016

THEME: GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT

Memorise :

But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6

Read : 1 Timothy 6:6-11

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Message

The moment a person makes up his mind to focus his passion and life on seeking after the things of God, he becomes very content with life. There are lots of people who are not enjoying their lives because they are being consumed with the mundane things of this world. As a child of God, your focus and attention should centre on the Word of God which will help you live life with a sense of fulfillment. It is not the abundance of what you have that determines the joy that you get in life. I have been privileged to get close to many wealthy and influential people, and I have concluded that the best kind of life is a life of simplicity. There are people, who focus on gaining worldly possessions, but those who know the essence of life will focus on things of the spirit and they will not allow the lust of this world to consume their hearts.
"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need". Philippians 4:12

Paul had learnt how to be content in poverty and in wealth. This should also be the life of every child of God, because it is only in Christ that one understands the purpose of all things. Paul leant how to be poor without complaining about his circumstances. He knew how to go about his life in situations of want knowing that God was in charge of his life. It is no news that the greatest problem of man is greed; it is also the major cause of underdevelopment in many nations, as those that have been entrusted with the resources are continually greedily trying to acquire more money. As believers, we must know how to posses money without money possessing us. We should not Follow the examples of those who have allowed money to become ad idol in their lives. Anytime we are in need, we should call on God; it is only Jesus Christ who gives strength to overcome the despair and discouragement of such moments, and anytime we are in wealth, we need Christ to help us exercise full control over the wealth. There is nothing we go through that we don't have the power to endure because our strength is of the Lord. We must not become obsessed with the gains of this world at the expense of our souls, especially since it is not possession that brings happiness. Christ is the source of happiness; therefore, it is the foundation we have in Him that determines the extent of our contentment in life. We must not allow the process of getting rich deny us the ultimate satisfaction and joy in Christ Jesus. We should not become spiritually bankrupt because we are on a quest to get rich. We should not stray away from the Faith because we want money. God is more than able to supply all our needs as we put our trust in Him and follow His instructions for our lives.

Prayer Point :

Father, please help me to find rest in You.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Nehemiah 1-3 and Ecclesiastes 7:19-29

AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST OUR KING

Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

4. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s string cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

5. Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens Wednesday, June 15, 2016) - Godliness With Contentment
1.Thank you Father for the grace to be counted among the living.
2.Father, in anyway, l have fallen short of your glory, have mercy and forgive me.
3.Father, wear upon me the garment of your holiness and righteousness.
4.Father, let every spirit of greed and covetousness in my life be consumed by your fire, in Jesus' name.
5.Father, no matter the state of the Nigerian economy, let all my needs be supplied to me, daily, according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
6.Father, let the doors of your sustainance and provisions be opened unto me and my family, perpetually, in Jesus' name.
7.Father, remove from my heart the love of money, but, for all my labours, in your vineyard, let your blessings, that add no sorrow, continue to pursue and overtake me.
8.Father, help me to use all that you have endowed me with, financially, materially and spiritually, to serve the cause of your kingdom.
9.Father, empower me to overcome every test, trial and temptations, that may come my way, in Jesus' name.
10.Father, let me never compromise my faith for the filthy lucre of this world, in Jesus' name.
11.Father, please help me to find rest in You.
12.Your Personal petitions. ( Phil 4:6)
13.In Jesus' name I pray.
(Jn 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thes 5:18).