The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Friday, May 6, 2016

TOPIC: ESCHEW HATRED!
READ ESTHER 3:1-15

MEMORISE: When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down to pay him honour, he was enraged. (Esther 3:5)

One of the vices some people find very difficult to deal or do away with is hatred. It is a very strong dislike for somebody/thing, or an angry feeling of extreme dislike for someone/thing. Our present socio-political institution is characteristically dominated and terribly bedevilled with hate messages, which have often led to violent crimes. The moment 'A' sees that 'B' is becoming more successful, hatred for that fellow and his/her achievement ensues (cf. Gen 4:5; Gal 5:19ff).
However, it should be very strange, bewildering and uncharacteristic if Christians also engage in such (Rom 12:9-21). Saul, Israel premier Monarch, rose from grass to grace, and later, sadly though, from grace to grass, due to jealousy, envy and hatred (1 Sam 18:8-12). He hated and was jealous of David for the latter's success! Haman was the architect of his own fall. Had this man heeded the God-sent warnings (Est 13:13), he wouldn't have ended badly (Est 7:10). He passionately hated the poor Jewish exile, Mordecai, for no just cause (Est 3:5). His own trap eventually caught him.
This is what befalls haters. Sometimes, they develop terrible health problems (ulcer, cancer, neurosis, etc.) (1 Jn 3:15). Avoid these by shunning hatred and developing a large heart. Avoid hatred to avert disaster. Don't nurse animosity against anyone for any reasons (Rom 12:21). Love all (Psalm 37:27). It is difficult but possible.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Spirit of bitter jealousy, envy and hatred, get out of me now, in Jesus' name.
2. I refuse to be envious of anyone's success or rising profile any longer, in Jesus' name.
3. Pray against the spirit of hatred bedevilling the political class and resulting in high crime rate.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 30-32

The lord will satisfy you with good things of life in Jesus Christ name

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2016 (CHRIST'S ASCENSION DAY)

TOPIC: CUSTOMERS, CONGREGATION OR CONVERTS?
READ MATTHEW 28:16-20
MEMORISE: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations... (Matt 28:19a)

Carefully studying churches today, reveal, that churches have about 3 categories of people. The group in the majority largely determines the health or otherwise of the church.
The first group are customers who only come to church for what they can get - blessing, healing, miracles, signs and wonders. They jump from churches to churches, mountains to mountains in search of spiritual 'consultants' and 'contractors' to help them reach the God they see as a father-Christmas. They are seldom born again.
The second category are the congregation who are nothing but regular and nominal church members. They might have been in church for a long time, but are not in Christ. They seem more faithful to the church and their leaders than to Christ. It is possible to be a committed church member without knowing the Lord of the Church. Judas, Ananias, Sapphira and Simon, the sorcerer are examples. These must become converts, which is only through faith in God through Jesus Christ and genuine repentance.
The third category are the converts who have personally encountered Christ, truly repented of their sins, have experienced and continually experience true inner transformation, having moved from darkness to the Light of Christ (1 Cor 5:17; 6:9-11). This is the type of Christians (disciples) that Christ calls us to build for Him (Matt 28:18ff).
Our churches will become better if we regularly evaluate ourselves as to the category that is dominant among us. A church dominated by influx of customers than converts is not a healthy one and may soon fizzle out. Are you a true convert? Make converts and disciples for Christ. Your reward will be great.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus, I refuse to be a mere customer in Your Church. Help me to follow You wholly.
2. Pray that the Lord should help church leaders to prioritise sound teaching of the gospel of holiness in every assembly.
3. Ask God to silence so-called preachers who lower the gospel standard.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 27-29

Before this year is over, the giant in you will manifest to the world in Jesus' mighty name!

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The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Wednesday, May 4, 2016

TOPIC: MENTAL HANDICAP
READ ACTS 3:1-10
MEMORISE: So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. (Acts 3:5)

On the streets, if you are to look for the handicapped, without any stress, you can point to the deaf, dumb, crippled, blind and other persons with physical infirmities. These are the physically challenged who are in a way or the other dependent on other people. However, there are physically incapacitated people who are yet mentally active and productive, doing exploits in their chosen professions than some able-bodied persons! Being dwarfed in thought and action is tantamount to being a mental handicap, which is more serious than the physical one. The mentally incapacitated, though physically able-bodied, lack the ability to think very well, because they are obviously dispossessed of the capacity to see beyond their present situations. This is pathetically characteristic of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate.
It was said of two men who were employed together in the same shoe factory, that one of them was sent to a village and on getting there, he discovered that wearing shoes was a taboo in the land. The man sent to the company, "Please, transfer me elsewhere; they don't wear shoes here!"
The other was sent to the same village, and when he got there, he started wearing the shoes and counselling them on the benefits. Gradually, they started demanding shoes, and in no time, he exhausted his stock! He sent to the factory, "Please send me more shoes; they don't wear shoes here and they need them!" The man later became a world-recognised figure in shoe making. The difference was mentality (attitude).
Do you have God-given vision? Free your mind from mental incapacitation now, by God's power.

PRAYER POINTS
1. I free myself from every form of mental incapacitation, in Jesus' name.
2. Let the disease of spiritual short-sightedness leave me alone, now, in Jesus' name.
3. Pray against every device of the devil to make our children and youths instruments of corruption in this generation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 24-26

The Lord will satisfy you with the good things of life in Jesus Christ name.

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 (WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY)

WALK YOUR TALK
READ MATTHEW 5:33-37
MEMORISE: Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes', and your 'No', 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matt 5:37)

It is one of the legal prerequisites for any witness or accused person in the law court to swear an oath that all he/she shall say shall be nothing but the truth, and the whole truth. Political office holders also take the oath of office using the Holy Bible or the Qur'an, depending on their different religious inclinations. However, it is obvious that, the opposite has bedevilled several people, even those who have sworn by heaven and earth! (Matt 5:34).

Christians are not to swear by either heaven or earth (Matt 5:33). You can pledge, affirm or vow, but should not deviate from such (Matt 5:37). The major problem man has is lack of faithfulness to his word. The day we start to make our words our bounds, the end of our economic, political, marital and even spiritual woes is just around the corner (Eccl 5:4-6). So many people have failed to walk their talks.

Starting with minor matters, do you fulfill your promises? Do you meet appointments as at when due? Are you not an advocate of the killer 'African Time'? Can you be taken for your words? He whose 'Yes' isn't yes and 'No' isn't no, can't experience real progress (cf. Deut 21:21-23). Cooperate with the Holy Spirit to live a life of integrity - walking as you talk, living what you preach/teach.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, make me a man/woman of my words.
2. Lord, help me to make integrity, straightforwardness, truthfulness, and faithfulness my hallmark in all things.
3. Lord, help parents, Church leaders as well as community/political leaders to be people of their words, so that our society will be conducive to peace and progress.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 21-23

Whatever you may have been robbed of, this week is declared your week of recovery in Jesus Christ name

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Monday, May 2, 2016

TOPIC: HOLINESS MEANS OBEDIENCE
READ DEUTERONOMY 28:1-14
MEMORISE: And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. (Isa 35:

Certain words, due to their misconstrued meanings make them complex to be truly understood by people. Holiness is not alien to the Church, because it is expected to be part and parcel of her. God's nature is holiness, and this, He, at Adam's creation, imputed, being His image personified (Gen 1:26). Man at the beginning was not found short of this attribute. However, at man's fall, holiness became an issue man finds difficult, even till date, to imbibe and practice.
Man, as God's image, should have the inmate and generic holiness, had it not been the devil's manipulation (Gen 3:1ff). The simple definition for "Holiness" is total obedience to all the commandments of God. Pass in all, but failure in one of these is still tantamount to disobedience, never condoned by God (Matt 5:48). In the word, "Holiness", we have humility (Jas 4:6), obedience (Deut 28:1), love (1 Cor 13:1-4), integrity (1 Cor 8:9), new nature (2 Cor 5:17), endurance (Gal 5:22), separation (2 Cor 6:14), self-denial (Luke 9:57-62), and all other virtues that all point to obedience to God.
Holiness, which is the same as purity of body and heart, is neither difficult nor complicated. It is simply doing all the dos of God and avoiding His don'ts. It is not the exclusive doctrine of any particular religion or denomination; it is the Bible (Heb 12:14).
What has been your disposition towards holy living? Practice holiness in all things, all ways. You can't beat the heavenly blessings that will attend your ways (Deut 28:1-13). This is the only way to see God.

PRAYER POINTS
1. I receive God's grace to live holy in all my ways, in Jesus' name.
2. The corruption of this world shall not destroy me, in Jesus' name.
3. Lord, entrench the culture of holiness in our school systems, by Your power, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 18-20

In this month of MAY, the Lord will carry you and your responsibilities in Jesus Christ name, you will not be stranded in this new month. Remain connected

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Sunday, May 1, 2016 (MAY DAY)
TOPIC: YOUTHFUL AND USEFUL
READ 1 SAMUEL 3:1-11
MEMORISE: The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. (1 Sam 3:1a)
As far as God is concerned, age is not a barrier when He needs an instrument of valour. No matter the complaints, God will not take any excuse from you when He wants to use you or any of your children.
Samuel was a boy when God started using him. A dried fish cannot be bent any longer. It has assumed its permanent position. It will only be broken into pieces if one tries bending it in its dry state. God has destined everyone for positive purposes in life. One of such purposes is to be useful to and for Him. In the vineyard of God, there are many works for both the young and the old. God is interested in using you when you are young. There are many spiritual gifts in His store to pour on you as a youth. And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, ... your young men will see visions, promised the LORD (Joel 2:28).
Daniel was a youth who knew his God and did exploits, even in the strange land. As a youth, God sees you as His battle-axe. The more you cooperate with Him, the more He uses you mightily to His glory and to your blessing. Endeavour, therefore, do not only be youthful, but also useful in His purpose and programme. Never be youthful and useless.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus, help me to do exploits for you in my generation as a youth.
2. Holy Spirit, I open my heart unto You, fill me and let your gifts operate in me to do supernatural exploits in your vineyard.
3. My children shall never be instruments of the devil in any way. Instead, they shall serve the Lord with all their strength from their youth.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 15-17

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2016

TOPIC: PRAYER OF AGREEMENT AT HOME
READ GENESIS 25:12-26
MEMORISE: Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. (Gen 25:21)

The family is one. Nothing should separate it. The problems of many families today is that husband and wife go on their separate ways though, still living together under the same roof. They fail to face their challenges collectively.
Our text above shows the type of commitment Isaac had to the success of his family. He identified with Rebecca who was barren for about twenty years after their marriage. Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebecca. They had their first issue when Isaac was sixty years old. It is interesting to note that this family stayed together in affection, unity and prayer while their challenges lasted. Unlike many families today, there was no blame game or fault-finding between Isaac and Rebecca. They faced their challenges together and overcame together.
Strong and cohesive Christ-based families stay together, irrespective of their challenges. They are committed to staying together in prayer and in commitment to the success of the union (Matt 18:9).
How committed are you to the home the Lord has given you? Remember how Zechariah and Elizabeth made their work. Challenges in the home should not lead to crisis. Instead, it should make couples more courageous and consecrated to the Lord, as well as more committed to themselves. God respects and rewards prayers done in unity.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Pray for families around you that are facing challenges. Ask God to intervene on their behalf.
2. Let every family member pray for one another in agreement over specific and general matters.
3. Lord, by Your mercy, open the womb of every sincere child of God looking for the fruit of the womb.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALM 12-14

From today, the Grace of the Lord will speak for you and your household in Jesus Christ name

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016
Daily Devotional Guide

DATE: Friday, April 29, 2016

TOPIC: HELP THE WORLD KNOW HIM
READ MARK 6:53-56 
MEMORISE: As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognised Jesus. (Mark 6:54)

Many people are suffering much today because they have failed to recognise the only One who holds the solution key to the problems of the world. Consequently, there are so much pain, sickness, oppression, poverty, deaths, etc. everywhere. Peace has continually eluded the world and families go through so much heartbreaks and pains all because they failed to truly recognise who Jesus is.
As soon as Jesus stepped out of the ship in our text, the people in Gennesaret knew him. Immediately, they ran to Him bringing all their sufferings. Obviously, they must have heard of who Jesus is. Someone must have told them of the great things He could do (cf. Rom 10:13ff). They had no problem recognising Him because those who had received miracles before shared their testimonies.
As believers, we have the duty to make the world know who Jesus is. Many mistake Him for just a religious founder and leader, a great teacher, a good man, but do not know Him as the only Saviour approved of God to bring salvation to the world. Our simple testimonies of the great things He has done for us, our witnessing of who He is and our demonstration of His love in the world can help the world come to know Him and His will be the greatest good we can do for our world. The world would be a better place if they know who Jesus is. Go out today and share your testimonies (Jn 4:28-30, 39-42).

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to make You known to my world.
2. Lord, confirm Your words as it is humbly and passionately preached all over the world.
3. Lord, encourage all Christian missionaries all over the world, and provoke the Church to be more committed to helping and supporting them.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALM 9-11

Your voice will no longer be ignored but start receiving honor from today in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Thursday, April 28, 2016
GOD’S WILL OR YOUR WILL?
READ: PSALM 95:6-11
MEMORISE: Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart. (Psalm 95:
Faithlessness, stubbornness and short-sightedness often make God’s will unpleasant for us. Our ways seem better and wiser than God’s will. That is the disposition of the natural man. When that happens, needless pain, frustration and untold unrest become unavoidable
A fine Christian lady desired to know God’s will on whom to marry. After much prayer, she was sure God wanted her to marry a cripple who was also a Christian. “God, why a cripple? She protested. She made every human effort to bend God’s will. During this time, she suffered disappointment in the hands of so-called ‘presentable’ men. Eventually, she surrendered to God’s will, and she had the peace of God.
Today’s text establishes why we should never harden our hearts against God’s will. God, our maker, has every detail of our lives. The designer of a product has the best guide for its operation and use. Thus, only God knows what suits you best (line 6). He is our God; He has the final say over our decisions (line 7a); we are His people, not His enemies. Hence, he wishes us the best always (line 7b). Therefore, trust Him with absolute trust. He cares for you.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord God, I surrender totally to Your will for my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord God, help all our singles to always surrender to Your will alone.
3. Have mercy, O Lord, on all our youths, so as to honestly pray for Your will (on all matters) and to humbly wait to accept it when it eventually comes.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 6-8

As the Lord lives, everything people mocked in you will be turned to envy in Jesus' Christ name!

The Living Water Jan-June, 2016

DATE: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

TOPIC: GREAT LESSONS FROM NINEVEH
READ NAHUM 3:7-19
MEMORISE: All who see you will flee from you and say, 'Nineveh is in ruins - who will mourn for her?' Where can I find anyone to comfort you?" (Nah 3:7)

Nineveh fell in the year 612 B.C. and was never rebuilt. Before then, the Prophet Nahum had predicted its destruction that it would be so serious that the territory would become desolate. The walls of Nineveh, her great army, and all her generals would not be able to save the wicked city. The Lord would uncover her shame and make her a naked spectacle before all the people of the world. The city that once repented in sackcloth and ashes in Jonah's days, later revelled in her sins and met the full dose of God's judgement. God gave them their chance, but they blew it.
While Nahum's message was primarily directed against Nineveh, there was a word of warning here for Judah as well. Although God is slow to anger, his wrath would eventually have to come down upon Judah as well for their sins. Nineveh returned to the sins they repented of in response to the preaching of Jonah. Thus, one hundred and fifty years later, God's judgement came and Nineveh was destroyed.
Every evildoer and sinner should read Nahum and be admonished. The Lord is merciful and slow to anger, yet the Day of Judgement will finally come, and it is certain that the unrighteous will not escape God's righteous judgement.
Implication: Don't hesitate; give your life to Jesus now!

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to learn the right lessons from the strength and weaknesses of the people in the past, both in the Bible and the world.
2. Lord, let revival of salvation be the regularly experience in our churches.
3. Lord be merciful unto us in our nation and give us leaders that fear and tremble at Your word.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALM 3-5

Your enemies will not rejoice over you in Jesus Christ name. Remain blessed

Gradually

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
TUEDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

IT'LL GET BETTER

READ EXODUS 15:22-27

MEMORISE: Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water. (Exodus 15:27)

In the context of today's text, the newly liberated nation of Israel was on her way from Egypt to the promised Land, but it was proving to be a difficult journey. According to our text, things were like getting worse. A major challenge was finding drinkable water in a desert like that. When they came to the waters of Marah, the people could not drink it because it was bitter. These made some of them to murmur against Moses. 
By divine direction, Moses cast a tree into the water and healed the water. After this came the Elim experience, when Moses led them there, where there were twelve wells of water and seventy palm trees to shield them against the scorching sun. What a caring God we serve! This was a dramatic change in their circumstances.

We feel disappointed and discouraged when life's broad high way suddenly turns out into a strong pathway. All of us, one way or another will come to our own particular Marah at different times. We may grumble like the Israelites against our circumstance, but really, that wouldn't change things any faster. The only way out is to remember God for His presence, timely intervention, inexhaustible provisions and non-negotiable protection and then our responsibilities of PRAYING in faith and WAITING in confidence. 
Are you ready to commit your burden to the only One whose shoulders are more than able to carry it for you? (Heb 10:36)

PRAYER POINTS 
1. LORD God, let Your will be done always in my life. 
2. Lord, help all your children that are passing through difficult times to endure and wait for Your will in their lives. 
3. Oh Lord my God, let Your will reign supreme in our country and the Church.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 1-2

An end has come to every financial stress in your life today in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER : DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Monday, April 25, 2016

TOPIC: THE LAST WORD

READ JOHN 16:16-24
MEMORISE: So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. (John 16:22)

On his sick bed on June 22, 1914, here are the last words of Matthew Henry: "A life spent in the service of God and communion with Him is the most comfortable and pleasant life that anyone can live in this present world". Matthew Henry is gone, but his life is a light and comfort to every generation of believers.
In our text today, it was Jesus' valedictory message to His disciples, which thereafter granted them opportunity to ask questions quickly before His departure. The disciples could not imagine how Jesus would leave them so soon. The perplexity of the disciples was apparent (vv. 17, 18). They were in the dark because their wrong notion of Christ's secular kingdom was deeply rooted in them, controlling their minds and actions (cf. Acts 1:1-. Jesus' consoling words to them that He would see them again eventually happened. He resurrected and they saw Him again.
Matthew Henry died and has gone to eternity forever. Jesus died, but resurrected as the Living One. His words are far weightier than all others are. How do you take those words of His? Those who stubbornly reject His Word on salvation and holy living will mourn eternally. May that not be your lot. What is your answer to the question in Zech 1:4-6?
The promise of Christ's return is imminent and those who wait for Him with spiritual preparation will rejoice with Him eternally.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord God, let Your spirit create a new awakening of the second coming of Christ in our Churches.
2. Lord my God, prepare me spiritually for Your second coming.
3. Lord God, may I not be found wanting at your second coming.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 41 - CHAPTER 42

Over every good thing U do and lay your hands on this week, you will experience supernatural blessings of the Lord in Jesus Christ name. You are UNSTOPPABLE

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Sunday, April 24, 2016

TOPIC: THE LAW OF SOWING AND REAPING
READ GALATIANS 6:7-10
MEMORISE: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Gal 6:7)

This natural law of sowing and reaping cuts across religions, tribes and races. A man reaps what he sows. However, a category of people want to reap without sowing. They can best be described as thieves. It is very wrong to expect a harvest when you have not sown. Make efforts to sow into a particular area of life where you desire harvest.
Entering into your financial breakthrough may not come easily. You have to provoke heaven to act on your behalf by sowing. No one is so poor that he/she cannot have anything to sow. If you check yourself very well, you will realise that there is a seed in your hand that you can sow.
The Church in Macedonia had so little, yet, they were committed to giving to the work of God (2 Cor 8:1-2). If you want to be blessed, fasting and prayer, as indispensable as they are, are not the only way to blessing. You need to sow your seed for it to be watered with your prayers. Read Luke 6:38 and obey it in full. Pay your tithe, increase your offering, be more available (TIME) for godly services, and be obedient in giving for God's project in your church.
Doing these will transform your life tremendously.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to do the right thing at the right time.
2. Pray that God should give the spirit of obedience to all HIS children.
3. Pray that God should help us to overcome the spirit of arrogance and stubbornness.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 39 - CHAPTER 40

It's your turn to experience financial open heavens and you will not escape it this week in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Saturday, April 23, 2016

TOPIC: WARNING FROM ISRAEL'S HISTORY
READ 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-12
MEMORISE: These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfilment of the ages has come. (1 Cor 10:11)

The passage for today is a sober reflection on the wilderness experience of the children of Israel on their way to Canaan. It reviews the pathetic backsliding of the chosen race into common sin, idolatry and perverted cultures of heathen nations. Miracles of provisions, protection and divine presence were a common experience with Israel. Strangely, they easily slid back into idolatry, sexual immorality, murmuring calamity, revelry, evil desires and pleasure seeking. Many of them died summarily in the wilderness.
Israel's experience is a lesson and warning for present day believers. How? We are in the wilderness of the world. We are men and women of destinies being prepared for a permanent inheritance (1 Pet 1:4-7). Remember, we would face tough and turbulent experiences of faith. Yet, His leadership, provisions, protection, presence are certain. Do we know and believe these?
Disobedience to God's Word creates chance for Satan to gain an in-road into man's life. Many believers give way to temptation as if it were impossible for them to resist it. If we cannot control ourselves and overcome those things that destroy unbelievers and make them miserable, haven't we then received the grace of God in vain?
Things doubtful and tempting must not be toyed with; flee every appearance of evil to avoid a sorrowful end like that of the Israelites who disobeyed in the wilderness, despite the MIRACLES. Be warned.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord God, let your fire purge me of all evil addictions, in Jesus' name.
2. Lord God, purge all our youth of all evil of addictions that plagued their lives.
3. Oh Lord, let Your fire permeate all our Sunday services for salvation and its attendant blessings.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 37 - CHAPTER 38

You are taking territories from now in the name of Jesus!

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Friday, April 22, 2016

TOPIC: WHEN IT IS WISE TO HIDE
READ 1 SAMUEL 20:24-34
MEMORISE: So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon festival came, the king sat down to eat. (1 Sam 20:24)

Is it not foolish and presumptuous for us to face danger headlong when we can do something to avert it? David acted wisely according to our text today. It had been very clear to him that his life was no longer safe with King Saul. He had seen clear signs to confirm his fear. His friend and confidant, Jonathan, had spotted the hostility of his father (Saul), thus was unmistakably revealed later. David opted to stay away with the support of Jonathan his friend. Saul's godless reaction at David's absence and his attempt on Jonathan's life were confirmation of Saul's intent for David.
It would have been foolish to think that since God had chosen him to be king, then God would have certainly presented Saul from killing him. We must be wise. He did what was right for him to do at that time, which was to run away and hide from the ex-anointed king.
We need to learn from David. God's promises of protection, guidance and deliverance are not to make us become foolish and presumptuous. They are not to make us neglect our responsibilities of being security-conscious, though we are not to be suspicious in our living. There are certain things God would not do for us, but He had endowed us with His wisdom to act WISELY and TIMELY.
Don't miss the point. God's Word is sure. He will protect us from evil. But then, we don't have to cast ourselves down from the pinnacle of the temple all because He has given His angels charge over us. Therefore, your safety is an important part of your personal responsibility. Be neither negligent nor ignorant. Remember Mary and Joseph (Matt 2:20-23).

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Oh Lord God, protect me from all evil.
2. Oh Lord God, help and guide our leaders on the security of this country.
3. Lord God protect and fight for Your church in this country.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 35 - CHAPTER 36

From today, because Jesus never begged, you will never beg!

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2016

TOPIC: KEEPING THE LAWS OF GOD
READ ROMANS 2:1-13
MEMORISE: So when you, a mere man, pass judgement on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgement? (Rom 2:3-4)

God has given us His laws to keep and obey. He is no respecter of persons. He only honours and cherishes those who keep His laws. The Old Testament people were given laws, and Jesus Christ came not to condemn the Law but to perfect it (Matt 5:17).
The Jewish leaders were very familiar with the laws of God. However, most saddening is that they taught the law but they failed to keep it. They judged people who breached the law. They rested in the law and made their boast of the same God they were dishonouring. They were only hearers and teachers of the law, but not doers.
The verdict of God regarding them was that they would not escape His judgement. He would render to them according to their deeds.
As Christians, we are very fast at judging those we think are sinners. Don't we also indulge in such things that we condemn them for? Do we love God, and pray for our haters?
Those sins you see as too little or insignificant and are allowed to be part of your life will bring untold hardships NOW, and if you do not repent, they may lead to HELL. No matter who you are or your position in the house of God, God requires total obedience to His Word and not partial obedience, which is tantamount to disobedience. He requires purity of heart (Psalm 1:1-6). Examine your life.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, create in me a new heart that will help me to obey You completely.
2. Father, please expose all the works of the flesh that are raising their ugly heads in Your Church.
3. Pray for revival in your church, the one that will destroy the works of the flesh.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 33 - CHAPTER 34

It's your turn to experience open heavens in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

TOPIC: TRUTH, THE CHRISTIAN TREASURE
READ PROVERBS 8:1-11
MEMORISE: Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. (Prov 23:23)

Truth is anything that is real; something that remains constantly true regardless of the change of environment north, south, east and west. Treasure is any single thing that one values greatly.
The Word of God is the single thing that Christians should value greatly. Proverbs chapter 8 clearly shows wisdom as crying, and understanding, putting forth her voice, that Christians should embrace her. The truth of the Word of God is given to every child of God and we are to guide it jealously. We are talking of that same Word of God meant to reproof, correct, and instruct God's people (2 Tim 3:16-17). The truth is not meant for only reading and memorisation, but must be applied and lived out (James 1:22).
A lot of people in the Bible knew the truth but were deceived by Satan who stole it from them. Adam and Eve received the truth from God but were careless with it; the whole world is suffering the consequence of their foolish action. It will be a great disaster for any child of God who had known the truth (about holiness, marriage, relationship, prayer, personal devotion, heaven, etc.) to allow these slip away from him/her. Countless dangers are attached to losing the truth, e.g. becoming a slave to fake prophets, divorce, prayerlessness, etc.
Do everything within your power to hold on to the Truth of the Word of God. Read, study and live it. Forsake not the fellowship of God's people. Examine yourself always (2 Cor 13:5). You will be wonderfully liberated.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, please hold my hands, lest I fall.
2. Father, give Your church the grace to value Your Word and obey it.
3. Pray that the sinners will see the light of the truth of the gospel.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 31 - CHAPTER 32

Whatever you believe God for, turns to you as a testimony today in the name of Jesus Christ

horllamy:


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Many thanks brother

Great morning house,
Pls I need your urgent assistance on what to be done, i just got the laptop and below is the start up message I got....


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THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Tuesday, Aprill 19, 2016

TOPIC: REASON FOR YOUR OFFICE
READ ESTHER 4:1-4
MEMORISE: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)

An office is a position of responsibility with commensurate authority within an organisation. It is a task that one is commissioned and feels obliged to do. Someone's office can be the area where he oversees or his territory.
In chapter four of the book of Esther, the Bible makes it clear to us that Haman plotted evil against the Jews to destroy Mordecai. Meanwhile, God had the plan to repay Haman for the evil he had planned against His people. However, God had it that this would have to happen through a prior-prepared vessel.
Queen Esther was divinely placed in that office (palace) in order to save the Jews from the plot of their enemy - Haman. Where ('office') has God placed you? Have you discovered the reason why you are there? God has placed you on that seat of authority in order to save lives, like Esther. May you not fail in doing this. May you not be accused of being busy enjoying only the benefits attached to the position.
The man who fails to fulfil the essence of his 'enthronement' in any position, eventually stands as the greatest loser. Deliverance or succour will surely come from somewhere else for the people of God. Then, God will call him to account for his failure in that office. May that not be your lot. But you must do the right thing that God has ordained you to do for Him.
Your office could be your school, church, place of work, society, neighbourhood, etc. Make the best use of it to positively affect lives for God. You will be glad you did.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, help me to discover why I am where I am now, and help me to make the best use of it to Your expectation.
2. Pray for the leaders of God's people throughout the world that God will help them to function effectively in their offices.
3. Pray for Nigeria that God will help our leaders to do the right thing at the right time.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 29 - CHAPTER 30

I command every yoke of the wicked on your life, business, career, family and children, destroyed today by the anointing in the name of Jesus Christ

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Monday, April 18, 2016

TOPIC: THE GOOD SAMARITAN
READ LUKE 10:25-37
MEMORISE: And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' (Matthew 22:39)

Anyone involved in an accident honestly deserves and needs assistance, although the present-day security risks everywhere make people think otherwise in regards of this.
The first two categories of the people (a Priest and a Levite) who went past the bruised man in Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan stand for those acclaimed to be expectedly nearer to God. Surprisingly however, the one who show mercy and care is the Samaritan, which Jews traditionally see as a dog. Is it not saddening today that so many churches that are expected to be haven for the distressed, oppressed, obsessed, abandoned, poor, weak, widows, orphans, less-privileged, etc., have become dens of lions and thieves where the ills of the society are unmistakably manifesting? Imagine how brethren no longer care for one another (cf. Acts 2:42ff; 4:32ff). No wonder such churches are fast losing members to those of the world who are ready to give temporary succour to these ones as baits for full and final destruction in the enemy's camp.
In the society, there is the need for good Samaritans to salvage victims of natural disasters and diseases, accidents, insurgency, wars, etc. The attitudes of some of the law enforcement agents have not helped matters at all. How do you explain the case of an honest rescuer of accidents who ended up behind the bars as the prime suspect?
Such frightening trends are real, yet God expects us to play the role of Good Samaritans wherever He places us (cf. Prov 19:17; 21:13). Be at alert and apply godly wisdom, being sensitive to the Holy Spirit, when occasions demand your help (Matt 5:7). Don't be accused of being callous like that priest and the Levite.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to show mercy to the less privilege.
2. Lord, bless Your Church to be more loving and caring towards the needy in, and outside the fold.
3. Pray for Christians and charity organisations that God will support their works in great ways, glorifying His Name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 27 - CHAPTER 28

Wherever you have been rejected, you shall be celebrated in Jesus Christ name.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
READ PROVERBS 18:10
MEMORISE: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. (Prov 18:10)

Name indicates what somebody/thing is. On numerous occasions, names are used to express one's relationship to the deity of one's professed religion. Do names matter in your culture? Consider these: Gen 16:11; Hosea 1:4-11.
Names, such as Jesus, Samuel, John, Abraham, etc., never came without a meaning. They show direct relationship with the God of the Bible. You are your name. However, some names carry imperfections. Otherwise, why would God change Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah (Gen 17:5), and Jacob to Israel (Gen 32:28)? Yours might need such spiritual surgical operation today. God knows how to go about it. Just cooperate with Him.
Name carries deeper meaning than just identifying who a person is (cf. Pro 22:1a). It becomes more interesting, looking at how God cherishes His name seen in how He expressly commands in Exodus 20:7. There is something powerful in a name!
Have you discovered that there are some names that people hardly give to their children, all because of what those who bore such names notoriously did in the past, despite such names not being inherently bad in themselves? Can you name your child Judas, despite that it comes from the root as 'Jesus'? Have you come across anyone in your area called Achan?
The only way to have a good name (reputation) that will live long with sweetness on the lips of the lips of people is to allow the most powerful Name (Jesus) in Heaven and on earth to give your life a meaning as you accept His lordship and follow His rulership (Pro 18:10; Mk 16:17; Jn 16:23-24; Phil 2:9-11).

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Appreciate God for given us the Name (Jesus) above all names. Thank Him for what the Name has done and will do in your life.
2. Lord, remove imperfections and blemishes from my name.
3. Lord, help our leaders to learn from history and the mistakes of past leaders, so that they don't leave worse legacies behind.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 25 - CHAPTER 26

The great projects of your life will be executed without financial stress in Jesus Christ name!

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

SIN AND ITS PENALTY
READ ROMANS 1:16-32
MEMORISE: The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness (Rom 1:18)

Sin is the most dangerous weapon Satan uses against man. The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law (1 Cor 15:56). Death is the wages of sin (Rom 6:23), yet, man does not seem to die (at least physically) immediately he commits sin. The truth is, he is already dead spiritually, just like what happened to Adam. The glory/covering of God departs, making the sinner prone to satanic torments, including shame, barrenness in its various forms (of the land, of the womb), disgrace, sickness/diseases, attack, family instability, curses, war, natural disasters, accidents, poverty, vocational disasters, execution, rejection, confusion, etc. Sin is a bait that the devil uses to catch his preys. Before sins sends the unrepentant sinner to hell, he begins to experience a similar condition here on earth. Separation from the God of holiness is the step towards hell.
Jesus Christ died for our sins. He has the fullest capacity to forgive sin and remove its effects. He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness (1 John 1:9), if and when we repent.
His precious blood declares us justified before the Father. That is, He presents us before the righteous Father as one who has never sinned before, by His own imputed righteousness. He does not stop there; He continually advocates for us before the Father. What a great privilege. You won't appreciate the depth of it until you come into Him.
To appropriate these benefits, confess all your sins to Him and ask for forgiveness. He will wash you clean, heal you, bless you and you will no longer live in terror again. God punishes sin and the sinner. You can't bear the brunt of His wrath.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, give me victory over the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life.
2. Lord, deliver me from those sins I find difficult to part with (Be sincerely specific).
3. Pray that the God-expected emphasis on the danger of sin and the readiness of God to forgive will dominate our pulpits more than ever before.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 23 - CHAPTER 24

The desire of the wicked shall perish in your life in the name of Jesus Christ

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Friday, April 15, 2016

GOD HEALS
READ EXODUS 15:22-27
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." (Exodus 15:26)

There are situations in life that aim at trying and testing our acclaimed trust in the Lord. The Israelites got to a situation in their journey to Canaan, where all they had to drink was Marah. It is likely you are going through such an experience now. Hear this: God in his infinite mercy healed that bitter water with a tree. He used the chemical content of the tree to neutralise the bitterness of the water, making it sweet. Only God could have performed such a great miracle, including inexplicable healing (Exo 15:23-25; Isa 53:5).
God should be the paramount consultant in all attacks of illness, diseases or any other intractable medical challenge. Thanks be unto God for the knowledge He has given to the medical personnel, but it has been declared and confirmed that "We treat; God heals".
There are so many diseases or attacks that can only be healed through prayer and exercise of faith in the healing God. If Jesus could heal the man who was sick for 38 years, or the man born blind, His power to do likewise is just the same today (Heb 13:. Even when we consult medical practitioners, we need God to help them diagnose properly so that their prescription for treatment can be effective. Was there any sickness/disease Jesus did not heal while He was here on Earth (Mk 1:29-34)?
Cry to the Lord right now for your miracle: Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed (Jer 17:14a).

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, service my entire system, in Jesus' name.
2. I refuse to partake of any diseases and plagues of 'Egypt', because I am a child of God in the Goshen of God, in Jesus' name.
3. Lord, visit all the wards in the various hospitals and grant unexplainable healings as You touch the sick, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 21 - CHAPTER 22

The Lord gives you total healing from any spiritual and physical sicknesses and diseases in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. You are HEALED.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS
READ LUKE 18:1-8
MEMORISE: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. (Jer 33:3)

Every situation, be it a journey, bad dreams, good employment, loss of job, marriage, sickness, promotion or exam success, in fact, everything we do requires prayers. How many do you commit to God in prayer? Our hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and grief to bear, O what a peace we often forfeit and needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry EVERYTHING to God in prayer.
We lose many blessings, privileges, opportunities simply because we assume it would be achieved without putting them into prayers.
One of the things God uses to keep us in Him that sustains our faith is evidence of answered prayers. Impatience, which is a sign of faithlessness, cannot wait for God's timing and unstoppable visitation. Those who trust in their ability and position cannot share testimony of answered prayers. Have you ever shared testimony of answered prayers?
The Bible says that we should ask and we will receive, knock and the door will be opened, seek and we will find. He is delighted to release to us what we ask. Nothing is too small or too big to be done for us by Him. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything ACCORDING to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him (1 John 5:14, 15). Therefore, begin by DESIRING to know His will for you.
Commit your heart desires and burdens this day to Him in prayers, and you will share testimonies, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, give me the grace to pray according to Your will.
2. Lord, lay your healing hands on me.
3. Holy Spirit, empower me to patiently and passionately commit all the affairs of my life into Your able and willing hands.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 19 - CHAPTER 20

From today, everything about your career and business will be going forward in Jesus Christ name

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

FISHERS OF MEN
READ MATTHEW 4:18-22
MEMORISE: And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" (Rom 10:15)

Jesus Christ is looking for those who will be fishers of men for Him in this world of sin and darkness. Fishing is a profession of those in riverine/coastal areas; their main stay. Some of the methods of fishing are good for soul winning. There are those, especially children and young adults, who fish with single-line hook. This is liken to one-on-one evangelism. This is an effective way of soul-winning (cf. Matt 10:1ff). Others involve the use of nets, hooks on lines, parking of water during the dry season and, on a large scale, use of boats, ships and troublers on the high seas.
A fisherman must be patient, have the ability to endure and must be able to swim very well on long distance because of sea waves and ocean current. Jesus Christ knew that a fisherman can endure the hardship on mission field of soul-winning.
Soul-winning is much more lucrative than fishing. Soul-winning is the business of every Christian, and not a prerogative of the clergy or missionaries. If you are not involved in soul-winning, you are unproductive Christian. It is interesting to work for God.
In John 21:15-17, Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him more than the mundane things. His response was in the affirmative. The same question comes to you as you study God's Word this day. Be not fisher for the sake of your belly. Be not fisher for your own fame, honour and wealth. Be not fisher for your pockets. All these endanger the gospel of Christ. As you go about your business today, tell someone that Jesus saves and loves him/her.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, give me the boldness to witness You everywhere, any time.
2. Lord, assist missionaries to overcome the difficulties on the mission field.
3. Lord, help Christians to tell about Jesus to their friends at work.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 17 - CHAPTER 18

Every satanic attempt to trap you and waste your glory is nullified and peradventure you have been trapped, the mighty hand of Jehovah sets you free in Jesus Christ name

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

DON'T BE FLATTERED
READ MATTHEW 23:8-12
MEMORISE: May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue (Psalm 12:3).

The contemporary man is title conscious. He loves to be called, by big names and to be made to sit in the most honourable seat in the congregation. He desperately seeks honour that he thinks he deserves. Jesus, in today's scripture, personally and directly warns the believers against such attitude. The message is direct: do not allow people to make your head swell unnecessarily by their flattery words, and do not seek honour/greatness at the expense of God. There are people who are specialist flatterers. Call them their real names: praise-singers or sycophants.
To flatter is to compliment somebody too much, often without sincerity, especially to gain the favour. Majority of leaders today - religious, political and entrepreneurial, etc. are at the mercies of these career flatterers. They call them names contrary to what the public call them. Do not allow people to call you:
1. Rabbi. Rabbi is Aramaic, meaning 'master' or 'teacher'. We are all equal before God; brothers and sisters. Jesus is the only Rabbi from God. Don't be on collision course with God by answering names you don't bear;
2. Father. Father is Abba in Greek. Father in this context refers to God as the all-knowing, ultimate and most excellent. This has nothing to do with the nomenclature "Father", which a child uses for his dad. No one can take the place of God;
3. Teacher. Teaching ministry is a great ministry. Teachers are great leaders. Who would know anything without teachers? In spite of the respect this position commands, Jesus did not allow His disciples to take the honour to themselves. Why? All honour, glory and power is of the Lord.
Do not be flattered. Remember Herod (Acts 12:20-24).

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help all our leaders to be humble and sensible.
2. Lord, deliver today's leaders from every negative influence that can cause them to misbehave in office.
3. Lord, help all leaders to learn from the simplicity of Peter in the house of Cornelius (Acts 10:25).

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 15 - CHAPTER 16

I see you singing a new song in Jesus Christ name

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Monday, April 11, 2016

A RAPIST!
READ DEUTERONOMY 22:23-29
MEMORISE: When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and violated her. (Genesis 34:2)

It is no gainsaying that vices are prevalent in the world. The dailies and other social media are packed with several pages reporting atrocities. Cases of sexual violation is rife on our campuses and streets.
God took time to address this bad and ungodly behaviour in today's text. If a man happens to meet in a town a virgin pledged to be married and he sleeps with her, you shall take both of them to the gate of that town and stone them to death - the girl because she was in a town and did not scream for help, and the man because he violated another man's wife. You must purge the evil from among you. But if out in the country a man happens to meet a girl pledged to be married and rapes her, only the man who has done this shall die (Deut 22:23-25). From the point of view of law, this may not work now.
There are so many evil inherent in this act. It gives an open invitation for evil to visit the land. That is, it violates the land. Rape is a violation of human right. Not only a female can be raped. There are reported cases of how groups of women raping men, even sometimes, to death. It is a terrible sexual sin. There are so many kinds of sexual sins, among which rape is one. God does not favour any form of sin. Therefore, desist from it.
Sexual intercourse outside marriage, either by force or by submission is a sin against yourself and God. It leads to death. The wages of sin is death. It leaves permanent scars on the victim and cause lots of psychological problems. Are there no Amnons and Shechems in our midst today? Have you been raped? Please forgive. Have you raped someone? Repent; don't die as a rapist!

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Ask for the spirit of self-control and the ability to mortify your body members that are always on fire for the devil.
2. Lord, assist Christians in whom the evil spirit of sexual violation is inherent to overcome such evil tendency.
3. Lord, help the Church and the government to play their roles very well on the matter of rape and rapists.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 13 - CHAPTER 14

I pray for someone today, the error that will cause you to loose or terminate your glory, God will help you not to commit such and if already committed, the Lord will visit your pasts, correct the errors, restore you and in His mercy gives you a new beginning in Jesus Christ name

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Sunday, April 10, 2016
PRAYER OF FAITH VERSUS PRAYER OF FEAR (2)
READ EXODUS 14:10-15
MEMORISE: You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. (Psalm 91:5)

How does prayer of fear work? A typical example of fear-induced prayer was said in Exodus 14, when the Israelites were at the Red sea. As Pharaoh and his army marched toward the Israelites from afar off, the people began to panic, and cried out for help. They turned against Moses and complained, Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? Didn't we say to you in Egypt, 'Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians'? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert! (Exo 14:11-12). God had already won the battle for His people. This is evident in what led to their release (ten different terrible plagues). It is a pity that despite all these mighty acts, the people still did not know the potency and supremacy of God. They could not perceive His programme for their lives and how special they were to Him, hence their fear, negative confession and refusal to be progressive. Are we different today? Do we know the value God places on us?
They actually cried to the LORD; a mild way of saying they prayed. However, it was fear that made them pray. They were frightened. There are instances where people pray because they encounter things that frightened them. Any way prayer and the Word of God are the best solution when we are frightened by situations beyond our control, but care must be taken not to allow our prayers to be induced by fear. Let faith dictate the pace of your prayer. Don't pray the prayer of cowards.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Nothing will make me lose my confidence and courage in Christ any longer in Jesus' name.
2. Give me oh Lord, the grace to always trust in your mighty power for defence, deliverance, assistance and security.
3. Lord, help the leaders of the Church to be reassured in Your presence and power, so as to lead Your people aright.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOB CHAPTER 11 - CHAPTER 12

I decree that this new week, you will have an encounter that will turn you to a mighty nation in the name of Jesus Christ.