~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [10-04-2020]

Focus: The blessedness of Self-denial

WORD FOR TODAY
Self-denial is an important prerequisite for a man who desires to be what God wants him to be. The ability to say no to some things which appear to be beneficial to you is critical to how far you will go and what you will become in life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me."
(Luke 9:23 NKJV)
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A man who has not received the help of God to deny himself in various aspects of life is like a car without a brake. Understanding self-denial begins with knowing that there are some things you cannot take, do, eat or venture into and there are some people you cannot relate with. It is also knowing that not everything they call opportunity is good for you.

The life of the man of God from Judah, Gehazi and King Saul made it clear that to us that there is a time to eat, take gift and obey promptly to God's instructions respectively. The blessedness of self-denial can be seen in the lives of Joseph, Daniel and David; they all came into the center of God's plan and purpose for them. The major ordeal in the life of David occurred when he could not deny himself.

God cannot rely on the life of a man who lack self-denial. Until you submit yourself to be helped by God Himself to exhibit self-denial, His plans for your life will remain a mirage. A single temptation in the life of a man who lacks self-denial will be enough to destroy the investment of God in His life over the years. Self denial is the key to having long life and preserving your walk with God, His plans and purpose for your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you been helped to exhibit self-denial?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help to always deny myself, always work in me to do your good pleasure in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The nature of God will manifest in your life each time you deny yourself!!!

Have a Beautiful Friday!!!