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THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Friday, February 5, 2016

THE MEAL OF FORGIVENESS

READ LEVITICUS 4:13-20

MEMORISE: But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! (Romans 5:15)

When the sons of the prophets in the time of Elisha went to the farm to fetch vegetables, they also fetched poisonous vegetables along with the good ones. They did not know until they ate it, gulping it down their bellies. They cried out to the man of God, Elisha, who purified it through some flour (2 Kgs 4:38-41).

Through food, man entered into the bondage of Satan, sin and death. One major way people contract sickness today is through what we eat, drink and inhale. Terrible sickness and diseases affect humanity through food and drinks.

The most heart-warming announcement to you is that, there is no meal that is provisionally available for your forgiveness and freedom from sin. Jesus Christ is the meal. "For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." "Sir," they said, "from now on give us this bread." Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty" (Jn 6:33-35). Have you heard about the Holy Communion? Why would you undermine this God-given opportunity to appreciate the indescribable love of God by giving us His Son (1 Cor 11:23-26)?

Jesus Christ terminates the guilt of sins. He cancels the power of sin. He breaks the yokes of Satan, sin and sickness. His body is the meal of forgiveness. Eat Him today by accepting Him as your Lord and Saviour. Continue feeding on Him by feeding on His Living Word, enshrined in His Written Word (the Bible). You will be eternally glad you did.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank you glorious Father for the provision of the meal of forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

2. Lord, I submit my life to You. Help me to eat of the Bread of Life from time to time.

3. Oh Lord, let Your Church be more tilted towards studying, observing and teaching Your holy Word.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: NUMBERS 13-16

Every generational curse on your life is broken in the name of Jesus Christ and from today, mercy of the Lord will speak for you.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Thursday, February 4, 2016

IN HIS HANDS

READ ISAIAH 41:1-14

MEMORISE: I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. (John 14:18)

When a little boy is beside his father, he fears no foe. Let lion and tiger surface, he has confidence that his father has enough power to tear them in pieces. Let another boy from the neighbourhood come and harass him, he will not be afraid. The reason is the presence of his father. Are you afraid when your heavenly Father is beside and behind you?
You have the Father of all fathers. The power of the earthly father is limited, unlike the unlimited power of your heavenly Father. In fact, He is so powerful that He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak (Isa 40:29)
When God promises you that He will uphold you with His hands, you are secured forever. You do not need to be afraid. When He upholds your marriage with His hands, your spouse will live and not die. When He upholds your children with His hands, He will promote them and cause them to find favour even in the sight of their enemies. 
The troublesome coastlands and waters will keep silent when God upholds you with His hands. He says, So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isa 41:10). Why you need not fear is that the eternal Father is with you. Carrying the abiding presence of God in your business allays the fear of failure, bankruptcy, debt and loss. 
When you are in His hands, you receive divine strength and uplifting. Do not let Him go. Hold His hands very well.

PRAYER POINTS

1. I destroy anything trying to cause me fear while in Your hands, oh Lord.

2. I hold unto You, oh God, for divine closeness and fellowship in Jesus' name.

3. Let Your mighty Arm guide the leadership of our nation towards the accomplishment of Your purpose, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: NUMBERS 9-12

Your life shall no longer be a question mark but an exclamation! in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

SIN IS YOUR WEAKNESS

READ ROMANS 7:13-25

MEMORISE: I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Phil 4:13)

Perhaps you have heard many people claim to have a type of weakness or the other,physically,spiritually and psychologically.

The psychological classifications of man into several temperamental divisions might support this school of thought. But in the spiritual and Christian matters, you are not supposed to celebrate any shortcoming in the Lord. Jesus Christ did not die for half-baked Christianity and Christians. Also, He did not die so that there might be a residue of sin in you. Some have gone to the lamentable level of celebrating and idolising the so-called "weakness." Weakness should not be categorised as wickedness and waywardness. Desire progress, improvement and life devoid of offence towards God and men.

It is the devil's strategy to deceive and hold you captive. He wants to hold you in his prison, while selling the falsehood to you that the sin you commit is your weakness. How can unfaithfulness to your spouse be your weakness? If you consider any of these: drunkenness, fornication, adultery, stealing, anger, disobedience, masturbation, watching pornography, lustful thoughts, secret smoking, lateness to church service, missing your Bible study and Sunday School, fraudulent acts, extortions, etc. (Rom 1:28-32; Gal 5:19-21) as your weakness, will you also say poverty, failure, lack of success and destiny disasters are your weaknesses also?

Believe God for your spiritual renewal,and strengthen yourself in Him. There is no sin you cannot overcome. Give your life to Jesus Christ today and commit yourself to Him anew. You are victorious.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank You Father for revealing the devil's secret to me that no sin is my weakness.

2. I break every yoke of besetting sin in my life by the power in the blood of Jesus.

3. Lord, render the hell-sent prosperity gospel trying to becloud the true gospel of righteousness of no more effect in our churches.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: NUMBERS 5-8

The honor of the father will locate you this new week in Jesus Christ name. God bless you

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Tuesday, February 2, 2016

BREAK YOUR CAMP

READ DEUTERONOMY 1:6-8

MEMORISE: Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighbouring peoples in the Arabah, in the mountains, in the western foothills, in the Negev and along the coast, to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great river, the Euphrates. (Deut 1:7)

If you have ever been to any farm settlement, you would have seen the hamlets and huts there. These huts have been there for years without any new touch. The dilapidated ones worth being repaired with mud. One feature of a hut or camp is the fact that it is there on a spot. It is also limited in size,old,tattered,and stagnant.

When the Israelites were in the wilderness, they lived in camps and stayed on a spot for years. It got to a stage God told Moses, You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites... See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers... (Deut 1:6-. 
Anything could stand as camp before you that you have to break. Fear is one of them. Doubt is a camp that limits many. Lack of vision could set a limitation over one's destiny. Inability or unwillingness to restore what you stole (restitution) could be the camp choking your blessings and testimonies. Failure to forgive your husband, wife, parents, friends, lecturers, neighbours and even pastor could be camps limiting you. The besetting sins in your heart and spirit can cage you. Break the camp now and advance. 
There is a land of destiny manifestation for you to go in and possess. Until you break that camp, you are limited. Break the cocoon now and go forward.

PRAYER POINTS

1. I break every camp of limitations in my destiny today, in Jesus' name.

2. I advance to my land of possession today, in the mighty name of Jesus' name.

3. Lord, destroy every form of obstacle limiting the exploits of the Church for You in this land.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: NUMBERS 1-4

Every barrier on the path to your promised land this year clears in the mighty name of Jesus!

Any lesson learnt?

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Monday, February 1, 2016

WORTH MORE THAN MATERIALS

READ EPHESIANS 5:1,2

MEMORISE: Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1).

When a person does not know the real value of a material, he can pay higher than its normal price. At the same time, when a person does not know the value of what he has, he can cast it before a dog or pig, or allow someone else take it away from him. Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces (Matt 7:6), says Jesus.

Christians are precious gifts and children before God. No one on earth can pay the price tag on your value. This because no one can pay the price tag on the blood of Jesus Christ. We are bought with an eternal price tag. We are precious to God, and are priests before Him. The riches of God displayed on us cannot be quantified with anything. You should know your worth before God and on earth. When you walk on the streets, in you place of work, at school and in the market, be sure of your worth, and walk worthy of it.

One of the saddest event recorded in the Bible is the story of a young lady called Dinah. She lost her virginity to the Canaanite Shechem, an unbeliever and an idol worshipper. Dinah ignored her worth, and Shechem reduced her to material worth. Then Shechem said to Dinah's father and brothers, "Let me find favour in your eyes, and I will give whatever you ask. Make the price for the bride and the gift I am to bring as great as you like, and I'll pay whatever you ask me. Only give me the girl as my wife" (Gen 34:11-12). 
You are worth more than mere material!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, wherever I have lost my worth before You, restore me now.

2. I refuse to be reduced to material worth by any man, in Jesus' name.

3. Pray that materialism will become a thing of the past among Christian/Church leaders.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 25-27

You will rule over your enemies in Jesus Christ name

HE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Sunday, January 31, 2016

SPIRITUALITY OR SOCIALIZATION?

READ GENESIS 34:1-7

MEMORISE: So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:16)

Dinah was the only daughter of the thirteen children in the family of Jacob. She was also the only daughter of her mother, Leah, out of seven children (Gen 30:19-21). Bad enough, she did not treasure her position as a unique daughter in the holy families of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. She forgot that she belonged to a different lineage. One day, she wanted to belong to and socialise with the Canaanite daughters, and went out to them. She never returned home the same way she went as a virgin. Watch out for your movements and friendship!

There are two races on earth: the saved and the unsaved; Christians and criminals; the saints and the sinners; God's children and the children of the devil. Unfortunately, many are still playing religion, thinking that they are in the light while, in the real sense, they are in deep and hellish darkness.

Still unfortunately, those who are in the light are divided into two parallel lines: spirituality and socialisation. God is God of creativity but spirituality is eternally divided from socialisation when it comes to serving the true God.
...Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God. Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God (James 4:4; NKJV).

You should know that you belong to the Christian race. Therefore, be more spiritual henceforth, in your attitudes and approach to life.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, forgive my errors of worldly Christianity in the past.

2. I cast off all the garments of worldliness in my life, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, let every form of worldliness in our churches be uprooted, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 22-24

Grace to stay away from anyone that will drag your destiny down, receive it in Jesus' name!

... Any lesson derived?

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Saturday, January 30, 2016

THE CONNECTED ONES

READ MARK 3:13-19

MEMORISE: I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. (Luke 10:19)

God forbids bad occurrence! There is no electrician on earth who is respected by high-tension cable. Anyone who touches it will definitely be roasted to ashes because of the power voltage in it. The reason is simply because the tension is high and the power supply in it is potent and effective. Can you imagine what the power of God will be if this mere human device can be so powerful?

The Word of God says, God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God (Psa 62:11; NKJV). When you are connected with the power of the Almighty, you become more potent than a high-tension facility. One reason for your connection is to root out sickness, diseases, debt, demons and destiny-destroying powers from your generation. The connected ones are carriers of the power of God on earth. God is still looking for those who will connect themselves with Him.

But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD'S people were prophets and that the LORD would put His Spirit on them!" (Num 11:29). The connected ones are the converted ones. They have repented and have been converted. God does not just give His power anyhow. Before Jesus gave His power to His disciples, He had called them and they had come to Him. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt 11:28).

Once connected, do not be disconnected through your choices and actions. Stay connected with HIM by regular rugged devotional life plus total obedience.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord! I refuse to be disconnected from Your power, henceforth, in Jesus' name.

2. I reconnect myself with Your power and authority today, to do exploits in and for God, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, let there be true and lasting revival in Your Church everywhere.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 19-21

God will suspend the law of nature to make you fulfill destiny in Jesus Christ name

... Comment for lesson derived

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Friday, January 29, 2016

SINLESS IN A LONELY ROOM

READ GENESIS 39:1-9

MEMORISE: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-12)

The Word of God teaches against lip service. It also warns us against being men pleasers...and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord (Col 3:22b). Many people have lost the glory of God over their lives because they failed to recognise the all-looking eyes of God.

God wants us to be in tune with Him in all situations and circumstances. The public and private lives you live should be the same at all times. That is Christianity consistency—integrity. Whatever you say in the secret will be used to judge you in the public. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgement (Matt 12:36;NKJV). God sees us in secret, and what we do. When you pray to Him in the secret, He will reward you in the open (Matt 6:6). When you do any charitable deed in the secret, He will give you abundantly in return in the open.

Being alone in the room doesn't mean you should defile yourself. Joseph knew (how?) this eternal truth. He was in the house alone with a wayward mistress who wouldn't respect her husband who had gone on his official duty. She set eyes on Joseph, but Joseph set his eyes on God. Joseph wouldn't climb the bed in secret just for few minutes of 'enjoyment'. He set his eyes on the throne of his God-given destiny. He remained sinless in a lonely room. What do you do in your lonliness? Repent now!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father Lord, I need Your deliverance from where I have burned my virtues in the secret.

2. I set my life free from the bondage of secret sins and the sinful partner today, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, make our Church and political leaders consistent in their ways of life; help them to be people of integrity.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 16-18

I see the righteousness of God giving you unending harvests in Jesus Christ name.

To the very early readers, am so sorry for sending the devotion a bit late today.
Let's keep lessons learnt coming in so we can learn more from each other

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Thursday, January 28, 2016

ROOT IT OUT!

READ GALATIANS 5:19-21

MEMORISE: God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you." (1 Cor 5:13)

The children of God are unique people on earth. They are special to God because the blood of Jesus Christ redeems them, and the Holy Spirit is keeping them for the second coming.

You must appreciate the fact that you are a Christian and not a criminal. This gives you authority to command both the heaven and the earth. The power given to you as a child of God is above any political power. The political power of a president of a country is limited to framework of his nation only. But you are seated with Christ far above all principalities. And what is exceeding greatness of His power towards us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power...far above all principality and power and dominion, and every name that is named... (Eph. 1:19-21;NKJV).

Those who are children of God are within the vineyard of God. They enjoy the blessings of God. They are untouchable by the evil external powers and principalities. God has so much invested in you as His son and daughter. Then you are expected to stay within His territory to keep enjoying His covering and blessing. But, within this territory, certain things are not permitted. These are written in the book of Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV) such as adultery, fornication, uncleanness, sorcery, hatred, contentious,...envy, murder, drunkenness...and the like...those who do practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Therefore, root them out now from your life! Mortify them, lest they finish you!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, uproot any evil seed of Satan and sin in me now, in Jesus' name.

2. I dedicate my body, soul and spirit to You, oh God, in Jesus' name.

3. Ask that God should empower the Church to take the issue of discipline and intolerance with compromise very seriously.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 13-15

You shall be walking in greater weights of glory this year in the name of Jesus!
... What has Holy Spirit ministered to you in today's message?

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

BREAK THE LIONS' TEETH

READ JOB 4:8-11

MEMORISE: Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals." (Revelation 5:5).

One of the most dangerous animals on earth is lion. Despite that it has small size and is hairy in nature, it is a fearful animal. Its paws and teeth are punching and piercing. Any time a lion pounces on another animal, it is only God that can deliver such an animal from its teeth. The devil is more dangerous. However, thanks for the all-mighty power of God who saves and delivers from satanic and demonic lions.

There are some dangerous and sharp teeth such as unseen arrows, bad news, bankruptcy, debts, failure, helplessness, joblessness, marital crises, lack of promotion, stagnancy, late marriage, nightmare, unseen marks following someone, generational curses, hatred and so on biting many people today in the society. Many have gone deep into the coven of the enemies, where they orchestrate these evils by seeking solutions. They know not that wicked powers in these dark places of the earth are the originators of these wicked operations.

When you come to God and cry to Him in faith, He will deliver you from the teeth of the terrible lion that is harassing you. He has assured us in His word that the lions may roar and growl, yet the teeth of the great lions are broken (Job 4:10) in your life and situations. The Lion of the tribe of Judah is the only true Lion in heaven and on earth. The rest are roaring voices making disturbing noise that must be silenced, and are silenced. He has prevailed. This is the reason for your testimony and breakthrough now. Do you believe?

PRAYER POINTS

1. Jesus Christ, I thank You for this revelation and truth.

2. I decree, every roaring lion's tooth against my destiny, you are uprooted now, in Jesus' mighty name.

3. Ask God to help His Church in the land to recover all grounds it has lost to the enemies of the gospel due to carelessness and complacency.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 10-12

Every form of misfortune around your life is destroyed in Jesus Christ name

...Keep lessons learnt coming in. Shalom!

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

FAR FROM OPPRESSION

READ PSALM 91:1-8

MEMORISE: A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right, but it will not come near you. (Psa 91:7)

When God announced the death of the firstborn of human being and animals in Egypt, the children of Israel were also in the land. God proved that in the midst of troubles and wars, He is able to protect His own. But among the Israelites not a dog will bark at any man or animal. Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel (Exo 11:7).

The protection of God was real to them, and is real to us today. Yes! Of course, you can be far from all forms of oppression in life. That is if you come to the One (Jesus Christ) Who has the power to quell any form of oppression (cf. Matt 28:18).

Your God-given husband isn't created to be a sickly man. The wife in your palace is not a necessary evil, but a daughter of Zion. The children given to you are children of covenant. They are special breed from God. The blood of Jesus Christ protects the new location you live.

God has promised us safety from the snare of the demonic fowlers, terror of the day and night, pestilence fired from the wicked ones in the night and their daylight operations (Job 5:19-22). Do not be afraid! (Isa 43:1). You are far from oppression now and henceforth! (Isa 43:2).

Be rest assured as you go your way today: our great Refuge, God (Prov 18:10), is with you. Let nothing scare you. You are covered!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank You Father for Your covenant of protection over my life.

2. I enter into the realm of joyful peace and total protection in my life in Jesus' mighty name.

3. Ask God to terminate wicked tendencies in the hearts of elites and the wealthy in our nation, in Jesus' mighty name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 7-9

You will be victorious all through this year in Jesus Christ name.
...What are the lessons learnt in today's devotion?

This is seriously serious

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Monday, January 25, 2016

CLOSE TO THE HOUSE!

READ MATTHEW 24:32-51

MEMORISE: But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. (2 Peter 3:10)

One cool evening, a wife, with her wrapper firmly tied around her waist, was relaxing in the garden, knowing that her husband wouldn't return from work until much more later. She was deeply enjoying the weather outside when her phone suddenly rung. It was the husband, calling. She was surprised to hear him announce, "I am close to the house". "What... What did you say?" She stammered. With a serious baritone voice, the husband confirmed, "I am close to the house". 
She wasn't expecting him then... She looked everywhere and said, "He mustn't meet me this way". She hurriedly ran inside, changed into an evening gown, and rushed into the kitchen to wash her dirty dishes. Like an automatic machine, she rushed out to dry the bathroom floor with a mobbing brush. Still panting but smiling, she rushed to sweep the bedroom, living room and their balcony, after which she sat down, patiently expecting her hubby.

Why the scurry? She knew he hated meeting the house dirty and disorderly. Imagine what would have happened if he had come home unannouced earlier than expected. The announcement helped her to clear his dislikes she had flagrantly flaunted. No man knows when Christ will return. It will be like a thief in the night.

Have you been delaying giving your life to Him and living in His holiness? Have you been ignoring His calls? You had better run to His Cross now for forgiveness and salvation. The next second might be too late (1 Thess 5:2).

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, give me the wisdom and sensitivity to know when to act and not to, in accordance with your will.

2. Lord, help me to be more selfless in my approach to life.

3. Lord, deliver our political, traditional and church leaders from rash statements and actions.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: LEVITICUS 4-6

This week shall be a fruitful one unto you and you will have huge success in every of your undertakings in Jesus Christ name.

Pls let your lessons derived keep coming in.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Saturday, January 23, 2016

I STILL KNOW HER

READ GENESIS 2:19-25

MEMORISE: The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. (Gen 2:25)

One busy morning, a young female doctor was removing the stitches on an octogenarian man's thumb. When the elderly man checked his watch, he told the doctor he was in a hurry for another appointment. He needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. 'What's wrong with her health?' The doctor inquired. He said that she'd been there for a while, down with Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration in middle or old age, due to generaliized degeneration of the brain).

The doctor asked, 'Would she be upset if you are a bit late.' He replied that she had not recognised him in 5 years. The surprised doctor asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?' He smiled and said, 'She doesn't know me but I still know who she is.' The doctor had to hold back tears as he left. She thought, 'That this is the kind of love I want in my life.'

True love is not just physical or romantic. It accepts all that is, has been, will be, and will not be. God didn't promise us marriages that will not be buffeted by the storms of life. Openness, trust and understanding each other help a lot.

Adam and Eve were created to be open to each other (Gen 2:25). Just look at how they still stuck together both physically and emotionally, not passing the bulk, after the terrible fall (Gen 2:20ff). Look at how Elizabeth stood by the dumb Zechariah (Lk 1:8ff).

Are you planning to quit that marriage because of the present challenges? (Rom 8:28) DON'T! Just learn to tolerate, accommodate, appreciate and celebrate your spouse, and leave the rest to God. You will laugh last (Eph 5:17-33).

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for the kind of spouse God has given you.

2. Honestly and passionately commit the present situation of your marriage/home to God, the institutor of marriage.

3. Ask God to heal the wounded, near-breakage marriages everywhere.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 37-40

God bless you this weekend.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION

Friday, January 22, 2016

BE SKILFULLY DILIGENT
READ 1 SAMUEL 17:41-54
MEMORISE: But David said to Saul, "Your servant has been keeping his father's sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock." (1 Sam 17:34)

At times, power and energy are not as required as skill (the ability to do something well, especially, because one has learnt and practiced it). Where power/energy seem to have failed, skill is needed. Vocationally, skill cannot be wished away, because every vocation requires unique skills. David, Jesse's last child, was like condemned to keeping animals in the lonely forest, while his brothers were lavished with the largesse of being old enough to go to war as Israel soldiers. David was alone in the field relating with the family of sheep!

However, most interesting is that he painstakingly learnt in the wilderness, the skills that God's grace banked on to shoot him to stardom (1 Sam 16:10-14). When you do other people's job diligently, you are preparing to be shot to limelight. David was seemingly forgotten and neglected, but he took time to diligently do the work committed to his hands, actually laying foundation for his eventual promotion (1 Sam 17:54-58).

Apart from the divine grace and anointing on you, you must be skillfully diligent. Don't allow indolence because you are acting behind the scene in God's work! (Prov 6:1ff) Your time of revelation will surely come. Who knows how your little praying, studying, tract writing, singing, counseling, etc. skills will speak for you someday? Just keep on keeping on. God bleed you (Amen).

PRAYER POINTS
1. O Lord, help me to be skillfully diligent in all my endeavors in You.
2. Pray against indolence and get-rich-quick tendency among our youths that result in their indulgence in criminal practices.
3. Lord, let every straying believer see the dangers of prodigality and return home to You with broken and contrite heart.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 33-36

Every oppression of the devil sitting on your destiny is unseated in the name of Jesus Christ.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Thursday, January 21, 2016

REPENTANCE, NOT RETIREMENT!

READ LUKE 13:1-5

MEMORISE: I tell you, no! But unless you repent , you too will all perish. (Luke 13:5)

Early in every year, people are commonly fond of making New Year resolutions. This should normally become a workable road map or year planner. It is 'New Year; New System' for last year's drinkers, womanizers, liars, thieves... who think they can renounce these acts by mere phony resolutions! Even when it seems to work out, it is nothing but a temporary victory. No one is capable of overcoming sin by mere mouth-watering resolutions; the best it has produced is nothing but retirement from sin, instead of repentance.

When a person temporarily retires from a particular sin without sorrow unto repentance, he will soon resume with renewed vigour and smartest deceits (2 Cor 7:8,9). This is the true picture of some people in the church today. They pass through all the nitty-gritty of Christianity—baptism by immersion, speaking in tongues at receipt of Holy Spirit baptism, being workers, eventual ordination as elders, deacons/deaconesses, etc.

However, there was never a time these really surrendered their sinful Adamic nature at Calvary, which is a compulsory prerequisite for all that wish to become children of God. They simply retired, but never repented from their sins. When a man stops drinking alcohol because of his age or health status and not because of encounter with the Word of God, that is not repentance, but simply retirement! Have you repented or retire from malice, fornication, adultery, gossiping and the rest? Now is the time!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, let Your Spirit help me to be truly converted to You from worldliness.

2. Lord, restore the revival of genuine conversion occasioned by the Word in our churches.

3. Lord, help our church leaders at all levels to tackle the menace of hypocrisy and false pretence to a halt.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 29-32

It is believed that Nigeria's economy is facing serious crisis... I speak to someone who cares to say AMEN.... You will never experience financial crisis for the rest of your life in Jesus Christ name.
Key yourself into the covenant of DIVINE OVERFLOW with a strong AMEN.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

BEFORE YOU CRUCIFY JUDAS

READ MARK 14:17-20

MEMORISE: You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. (Matt 7:5)

Before you condemn Judas Iscariot, first weigh your way of life, and relationship with your neighbors, boss, co-workers and juniors. Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus' disciples for about three years, but because of his disposition, greed and ulterior motive, the 3 years had no positive effect on, and end his life miserably. Eternity was not what was primary to him, but economic gains. Salvation mattered nothing to him, but scavenging the common purse was his motive and motivation.

Man loves pointing out the faults of others, even when he is covertly and/or overtly guilty of such. So many people easily condemn Abraham for the birth of Ishmael. How many will find themselves under such hot pressure from the frustrated Sarah, a pressure that was culturally acceptable, aned not fall for it, but for God's grace?

Remember that, biblically, if your right or left hand will make you sin against God, better cut it off. Meaning, as the need arises to go through the pain of self-denial, do it because it is better than being denied of heaven where endless joy/bliss is (Col 3:5).

So, don't be master at criticising others. Physician, first heal thyself? Leave others' judgements to God.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Appreciate God that the power to deliver is with and from Him.

2. Lord, pray fore me like You prayed for Peter, lest I mess up.

3. Grant me the grace, Oh God, to make message out of my mess and glory out of my disgrace.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 25:28

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

YOUR HEART'S CONDITION

READ NUMBERS 22:10-34

MEMORISE: Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, "I have sinned. I did not realise you were standing in the road to oppose me. Now if you are displeased, I will go back." (Num 22:34)

Not every opposition is of the devil. Sometimes, God permits them to groom us for the tasks ahead, making us better and thicker in relevant ways. Here, God opposed Balaam, to tell us that man's heart tends towards stubbornly disobeying God's instructions and addiction to self-interest.

Three times God warned him not to go. In fact, going as far as stopping the donkey and miraculously speaking to him from inside the donkey! What else did Balaam need to know that God was not happy with that journey? But the promised profit in thee futile venture had blindfolded him and made him compromise. Man's heart is stubborn and arrogant, tending towards his own interests and will.

Check the spiritual condition of your heart, lest you develop spiritual heart attack at the end. When God warns you as touching a venture, thought or relationship, how do you feel about His direction, corrections and reproof? That suggests your true heart's condition towards him. Consider the condition of the heart of Simon, the sorcerer and the avoidable condition he suffered (Acts 8:20,21). Better change now, where applicable and necessary.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, help me not to compromise Your will, Word and standard in the name of anything (money, sex, popularity, etc)

2. Lord, help me to be more sensitive to the leading of Your Spirit on all occasions and issues.

3. Lord, help our church leaders to discern Your will and do accordingly.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 21-24

As long as you believe engaging the name of Jesus in presenting your request, your answer is in your hands.
The Lord destroys all plans to make you fail this year in Jesus Christ name

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Monday, January 18, 2016

'QUMRAN

READ LUKE 14:7-14

MEMORISE: ... and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. (Luke 14:14)

Qumran was a first-century Jewish community that isolated itself from outside influences, because they were preparing for the Messiah's arrival. Devotional life, ceremonial washings, and strict adherence to rules of conduct were followed so much that even the physically challenged—lame, blind, etc.—were not allowed to sit at the table with them. Did that really make them really holy and truly consecrated? Of course, NO!

Christ's message in Luke 14:7ff negates such a lifestyle. Christ advocates that doing good to the well-to-do who we know can repay us isn't rewarding at all. Compare God's immeasurable, inexhaustible blessings with the 'goodies' that someone will give in return for the 'kind gesture' (actually with ulterior motive) you first did to them. What if such a person disappoints you eventually? (Jer 17:5-9) Ordinary worm, with its life in its nostrils!

The Word of God today speaks to the 'spiritual elites' who 'like to fellowship with people who think and act like us'. Jesus exhorts that to be like Him, we need to open our doors to everyone, for the "inclusive gospel cannot be shared by an exclusive people" (George Sweeting).

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, uproot from within me every iota of spiritual arrogance, inferiority complex and complacency, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord help churches to overcome and do away with spiritual pride that hinders proper collaboration for the furtherance of the gospel.

3. Lord, help churches and their leaders to overcome unhealthy comparison that is negatively impacting on the image of the Church in the land.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 17-20

Though you were pitied last year but you will be envied this year in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. This is your week of Unlimited breakthrough

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

BLESSEDNESS OF MOTHERHOOD

READ EXODUS 2:7-11

MEMORISE: At that time Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. For three months he was cared for in his father's house. (Acts 7:20)

The role that parents play in nation building or raising of godly children is indispensable. Parents have a great role to play in influencing the children either for evil or good. On most cases, women are closer to the children, hence, their greater chance to exert more influence on the children. Abraham Lincoln (former US President) once said, "Whatever accomplished in life, I owe to my mother". Thomas Edison (a notable inventor) also confessed, "My mother was the making of me".

Susannah Wesley was a dedicated mother who saw child rearing as a grace from God. She raise Charles Wesley (world-renowned hymn writer and singer) and John Wesley (the worldwide evangelist and founder of the Methodist Mission). Jochebed did the same to and for Moses. Mothers, what are you doing? Take care of those babies. They are God's heritage. Pray for them, lead them to Jesus very early, right in their different fathers' houses (cf. Acts 7:20), be available for them, be passionate about meeting their needs, and be hopeful that they will be great according to God's plan.

By implication, any woman who takes the life and future of her children seriously, and chooses to remain with her husband through thick and thin, with her husband's indispensable positive inputs, would surely inherit the fruits of her labour. A virtuous and godly woman must imbibe these qualities, if she does not want to be held responsible for her children's failure in all ramifications. Be the best mother.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for His grace upon your life to be a parent.

2. Lord, help me to be up and doing in my duty as a parent, in cooperation with my spouse.

3. Pray passionately that God should open every closed womb of Christians and bless them with superstars.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 13-16

It shall be well with you in Jesus Christ name

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Keep your sorry o
All we need now is payment

It is well

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Saturday, January 16, 2016

THE SQUIRREL AND THE TORTOISE (2)

READ DEUTERONOMY 27:1-11

MEMORISE: For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chron 16:9a)

Remember that yesterday, in the story of the squirrel and the tortoise, we got to where the squirrel reported the tortoise to the king. When the matter got to the king, he summoned the parties concerned and asked each of them to produce proof of their rightful ownership of the farmland.

The stinginess and secrecy of the squirrel (remember he didn't let anyone know about it, including his wife and children) were his undoing, unlike the tortoise who was cheered by the other animals as the rightful owner, because he chose not to keep his beneficial discovery unnecessarily secret. The tortoise gave his evidence as being that he had a road to 'his' farm, his wife and children knew about the farm, and his animal colleagues actually helped his to construct the access road—substantial witnesses. The King adjudged the squirrel wrong, for none could defend him. After all, no one apart from himself knew about it.

What killed Achan (Josh 7:20-24), finished the squirrel—selfishness. Selfishness would end in foolishness and unclothedness. The more you give to others, the more you get from God, the owner of all things.

Let's talk about the cunningness of the tortoise; God doesn't allow the deceitful one to go unpunished. However, the tortoise's openness helped him. The stingy and self-centred persons end up as the losers in the long run. Your secrets are open to God. Be positively generous with all He has given you, and live to enjoy more of His blessings (Prov 11:24).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, help me to eschew greed in all its forms.

2. Lord, visit the detention facilities to rescue those who have been implicated and erroneously imprisoned.

3. Pray God to help leaders everywhere to seek His counsel before making pronouncements on issues in their domains.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 9-12

Don't sit there crying and waiting for someone to pity you; rise up and take advantage of the potent force of prayer and free yourself from the hold of the enemy. 
You will make it in Jesus Christ name

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Friday, January 15, 2016

THE SQUIRREL AND THE TORTOISE (1)

READ PROVERBS 11:20-26

MEMORISE: Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days, you will find it again (Eccl 11:1)

According to J.F. Odunjo, in one of his fables, the squirrel once had a very big farm whose produces (okro, palm produce, maize, cassava, pepper, tomatoes and all sorts of fruits and vegetables) were excellent, having great market values. However, the problem was that only the squirrel knew about this farm. Neither his wife nor any of his children knew anything about the farm, because there was no road leading to it. He went there by jumping from one tree to the other.

The tortoise secretly and cunningly went after the squirrel and discovered that the secret of his being robust while others in the animal kingdom suffered was that farm, from where he took fresh things, especially palm produce. The tortoise, having discovered this farm, begged the other animals in the kingdom to help him make a road to the squirrel's farm, a thing they gladly did, after which he fed them heavily. By the following day, the squirrel discovered the tortoise's game and reported his disappointment and disgust to the king. You see? All he had greedily hidden for quite a long time became exposed.

Are you stingy? Are there some things you deliberately hide from others and keep to yourself alone, despite that you know that it should be of benefit to all of you? That is hoarding (Prov 11:26). Stinginess and self-centredness will only finish you in the end (Prov 11:24,25). God is the impartial judge. Fear Him and repent of your selfish tendencies now, lest you will be disgraced immediately and ultimately. God forbids!

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Appreciate God for the undeniable fact that He has graciously given us all things through and in Christ, despite that we merit none.

2. Ask God to forgive your selfish tendencies, and help you to become channel of His blessings.

3. Pray that our church and political leaders will eschew the grab-it-all tendencies that they exhibit over the led.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 5-8

Help from the Lord is coming your way in Jesus Christ name.
Your Are Unstoppable

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

AREN'T YOU THE ENEMY?

READ PHILIPPIANS 3:17-21

MEMORISE: Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. (Mark 5:5)

There was once a woman who joined witchcraft to protect her children. Surprisingly and very sadly, she ended up killing all the children she had initially wanted to protect through the demonic machinery she put up as refuge for them. When the last child died, she cried bitterly that the wicked ones had gotten her, claiming that witches and wizards were the cause of her problems. Who was she deceiving? Weren't she the source of her own predicament?

Are you not like her? Paul said that many work as enemy of the cross by (a) making their stomach count more than God's interest/work, (b) glorying in shameful things, such as transparent clothing, foul languages, brawling, magical waters/oils, syncretic Christianity, etc. Are there no grudges, in your heart against your fellows? Are you loyal to the constituted authorities? Or, what exactly are you doing that you think you can deceive people about, making them think you are on the right path? You can't deceive God; you will reap your input in life (Gal 6:7-9).

Don't be like that demoniac who, night and day, afflicted himself with great torment. Don't be your own enemy by doing things that can boomerang tomorrow. Check the conditions of your heart now, so that you won't have to regret later.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Oh God, thank you for this privilege to reassess my life.

2. Lord, help me to retrace my steps back home from the ways I have become enemy of the Cross and myself.

3. Pray that God should facilitate the conversion of the enemies of the Cross in this nation to givee the Church peace in the land.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: EXODUS 1-4

No matter how beautiful and smart the garment of shame is, as the Lord lives, you will not wear it this year in Jesus Christ name

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

ASK THE OWNER

READ 1 SAMUEL 18:18-22

MEMORISE: But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. (Prov 1:33)

A student once took someone else's motorcycle without the owner's knowledge. On his way to his choice destination, the road safety corps got him. That was when he realised he had made the worst of mistakes. How was he going to tell the owner? He didn't have the particulars with him. How was he going to pay the fine? He had no money on him. The owner eventually got to know and was very angry about the development. He left him to pay the fine though, he forgave the errant schoolmate of his dubious act.

The passage today reveals how evil man's heart can be on so many occasions. King Saul had offered to give the hands of his daughter in marriage to David in a manner devoid of suspicion of any ulterior motive. However, deep inside the wicked king, the lady was to be given to become a snare to David.

Young spinsters/bachelors, ask God, the supreme Owner of everybody, for your life partner. He alone knows your future, your supposed future partner, as well as the hearts of your prospective in-laws. He will guide you aright. If you go ahead without His approval and leading, untold disaster looms. If God hadn't been with David, imagine how tragically he would have died (vv. 24-30). Involve the Owner of your life, lest you will be forced to return to Him later in tears, bruised and battered. Remember, by separating yourself from Him, you can do nothing (Jn. 15:5). God cannot be tired of your honest inquiries. Learn from David (1 Sam. 30:7-9). 
PRAYER POINTS

1. Oh Lord, let Your greatness and goodness be felt all over my marital life—choice, and the actual marriage, respectively.

2. Ask God to deliver our unmarried brothers/sisters, most especially those at the marriageable age, from impatience that can lead them into wrong hands.

3. Pray for all families that are going through turbulent times; that the King of glory will step into their situations.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: GENESIS 48-50


Today, on this new day, I see You Soaring Higher, and Your New Name is "LITTLE EFFORT MUCH PROGRESS" in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
DON'T BE AN INGRATE
READ MATTHEW 20:1-16
MEMORISE: Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?' (Matt 20:15)

The story was told of a man who said that he was convinced God could not forgive his sins, being too many and great. An older man, more mature in faith took him up to mentor. About a year later, he had assurance of salvation and was joyfully serving the Lord, having accepted Jesus' lordship, and consuming the Scripture hungrily. However, the sad part is that very few years later, he began to replace enthusiasm in serving the Lord with grumbling, which gradually eroded his joy of salvation. He behaved like the Galatians (Gal 1:6;4:15).
Like him, many of us easily forget or play down how much we need Jesus. Our righteousness can't make us fit in God's presence or service. Only Christ's does for us. Why comparing yourself with others in God's hands? Why accusing God of partiality and is treating others better than you are? Has He not right over His resources (even you) to use them or not, and use them equally or not, according to His good purpose?
Beware, God owes us nothing. In fact, He owes us no explanation for whatever He does (cf. Psa 115:3). He freely sent His Son to save us and help us with the journey to heaven. Stop envying God's grace/gifts on others; focus on Jesus alone, be grateful for the little or great He gives, and you will have the joy of knowing Him. Isn't our salvation worth more than the worldly assets?

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for the salvation of your soul and for every accompanying benefits in Christ (2 Pet 1:3).
2. Ask God that Jesus will take the central stage of your life and our leaders (church/national).
3. Pray for the salvation of the unsaved today (drunkard, prostitutes, church goers, etc.)

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: GENESIS 44-47

Every child of the Most High that is appointed to death this year is delivered now in the name of Jesus!

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Monday, January 11, 2016

DIVINE IMMUNITY

READ EXODUS 15:22-26

MEMORISE: He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you. (Exo 15:26b)

The Israelites, God's special chosen race, must have seen the powerful hand of the Almighty, that was heavily unleashed on the stubborn Pharaoh and the Egyptians. The plagues God rained on them can't easily be forgotten. All these happened during their years of struggle with the taskmasters. When God says, 'Let My People Go', whoever is saying otherwise does so at his own risk (Psa. 33:8-9; 102:19-20)!

If you are God's beloved, consider yourself fortunate; you should feel on top of the world, but not arrogant, for this privilege, and get ready to declare His faithfulness (Psa 89:1-3; 1 Peter 2:9,10). In the midst of all the plagues in Egypt, God's people were enjoying themselves in Goshen, a settlement within the same Egypt! (Psa 136:11-12)

The condition for enjoying God's immunity is hinged on the question of whether or not one dwells in "Goshen". Failure to put oneself under the canopy of the Almighty is tantamount to not being under His shadows (Psa 91:1ff). For you to be protected, you must be properly positioned in HIM.

On the eve of the disastrous night in Egypt, the Israelites were instructed on what to do to avert the killer angel from paying them visit. Had they ignored the counsel, the story would have been different and tragic today. You want to continue enjoying divine immunity against all forms of evil in the world? Then stay put in Goshen where God's protection is guaranteed.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, I choose to remain under Your Pavilion forever.

2. Lord, I hide under the canopy of Your Word. Give me immunity against all forms of evil/wickedness.

3. Lord, put a stop to every form of wickedness and human activities that are hampering the furtherance of the Gospel and the Church.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: GENESIS 40-43

You and your family carries the mark of Christ, no disease will locate you and your household in Jesus Christ name. You are secured.

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Sunday, January 10, 2016

LIKE LEADERS, LIKE FOLLOWERS

READ GENESIS 18:16-19

MEMORISE: For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him. (Genesis 18:19)

Wise farmers and growers carefully select the seeds and breeds with the desirable qualities they wish to produce. Likewise, God, in order to raise a great nation, through which redemption will extend to the entire world, was meticulous in selecting men and women with the qualities He desires to reproduce. Firstly, He builds in His chosen vessels His nature, and then uses them to replicate same in others.

Abraham, without knowing where he was going, left his father's house and homeland for an unknown future. Later, he was willing to sacrifice his one and only son in obedience to God (Gen 22). What a costly obedience!

God never acts blindly or haphazardly. Abraham was chosen by God to lead a new phase of God's redemptive project, because God saw in him the qualities of faith, obedience and righteousness that He wanted to replicate in the nation of Israel, to be raised through him. He saw in him the fact that since he carried the qualities of obedience, submission and true faith, he had the wherewithal to disseminate these qualities to his followers (descendants and others) through quality leadership. Abraham didn't fail God. Can God entrust you with an eternal project?

Do you have the qualities that God desires to see in those He uses? Are you ready to develop those who will learn to follow God all their lives, and not man, even you? Begin with conversion to God and godly living. Continue with God through submission and obedience. Then you will realise that God depends on you (like Abraham) NOW.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, create in me the qualities that make me an effective leader.

2. Lord, help me to inculcate in those You bring around me the culture of Your holiness.

3. Lord, help our youths to grow and become great and godly leaders doing exploits for You.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: GENESIS 36-39

God bless you