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*THE LIVING WATER*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*

*Thursday, April 16, 2020*

*TOPIC: WORKING AND WALKING WITH GOD*

*Read Genesis 17:1-8*
*MEMORISE: _And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him_ (Genesis 5:24)*

*EXPOSITION*
All what has been popular among believers from ages is, "working for God." It is popular because it is external, easily seen, and physically measured. There is always a great and mad rush to the pulpit for this, because man naturally wants to be seen or known for one thing, or the other. It is good to be a worker in the house of God. In fact, God expects you to serve, having being saved *(Matt. 10:1).* However, it is better to walk and work with God *(Gen. 5:24)*. If your "working for God" will be meaningful, you must back it up with "walking with God" *(Gen. 17:1).*

Walking with God signifies basically, your personal relationship with Him *(Jn. 3:3)*. How do you work for someone you don't relate properly with *(Matt. 7:21-23)?* Is that possible? The acclaimed boss will definitely deny knowing such a person, if he/she is not in his employ. The same goes for people who are tirelessly "working" for God without walking with Jesus Christ, our Master and Lord; the Lord will deny them on the Great Day *(Matt. 7:22).* If you are not WALKING with Him, you cannot WORK for Him. RELATIONSHIP normally precedes RESPONSIBILITY.

The safest thing to do is to work and also walk with God. This is comprehensive. You cannot prove your walk with God without serving in one capacity or the other, whether behind the scenes or in the public domain. God so much cherishes your relationship with Him *(Gen. 3:.* He wants you to long and pant after Him as the Carmel pants for the stream *(Psa. 42:1-2)*. Although, it may not be seen as great effort, walking with God is foundational and fundamental to meaningful Christian service. Get acknowledged of God by having consistent personal tent-of-meeting with Him. This will make you nearer to Him and farther from Satan and all his representatives. Stay blessed.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, help my life to walk and work with You in all ways.
2. Lord, make walking with You easy for me, so that my work for You will not be in vain.
3. Pray for the different types and levels of workers in our churches to be more conscious of having cordial relationship with Jesus as we work for Him.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Judges 9 - 10 & Acts 19*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

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*Wednesday, April 15, 2020*

*TOPIC: DANGER FROM THE STRANGER*

*Read John 10:1-16*
*MEMORISE: _Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers_ (John 10:5)*

*EXPOSITION*
Kids are always warned to keep away from strangers. The reason for this is clear: strangers are unknown, unfamiliar, and therefore, their intentions are unpredictable. When a child sees a stranger, is he/she immediately opens to him/her? This is so, because a stranger is a stranger; no more, no less. We have so many examples of bad experiences of people who had been in troubles, because of accommodating strangers. Examples abound of cities and other communities that have been taken over by strangers they benevolently accommodated in the first place.

The Holy Ghost is ministering through this platform to users to be very wary of Satan, the devil. The devil is very deceptive and cunny. In fact, he has been a thief and stranger to man from the beginning *(Jn. 10:10)*. Jesus unequivocally says that His sheep would not follow any strange person, because the sheep recognise His voice. No matter how the devil clones his voice *(cf. 1 Jn. 4:6)* to sound like Jesus Christ’s, he is not the Lord *(Phil. 2:10-12).* Unfortunately, many people cannot differentiate between the stranger and the Lord; they lack the grace of spiritual discernment and sensitivity! This is why many are swindled, spiritually. The stranger has nothing in stock, except to blindfold, steal, kill and destroy his victims. So, the stranger (devil and his agents) has got nothing to offer you.

You are enabled by the Holy Spirit never to accommodate this stranger in whatever form he presents himself. If you assist him instead of resisting him, he will gain an upper hand, and before you know it, a lot of damages might have been done *(Eph. 4:27; Jas. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:9).* The stranger is not only dangerous but also very deadly, because he never wanted, and still does not want anyone to escape the horror and torture of hell, his predetermined end *(Rev. 20:10);* he doesn’t want to be there alone. Desist from following the stranger, henceforth. Follow Jesus, alone!

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. O Lord, help me to always avoid the devil and all He represents.
2. O God, give me the grace to always identify every manifestation of the devil, no matter how cunny he hides them.
3. O God, give our leaders the grace to be above the devil always in the discharge of their duties to Your people.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Judges 7 – 8 & Acts 18*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

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Dyt:
There he goes again


Get serious

Why are you people don't want to believe me self

*CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL*

*Tuesday, April 14, 2020*

*TEACH US HOW TO PRAY*

*Read Matthew 6:5-13*

*MEMORISE*
*In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name (Matthew 6:9)*

*EXPOSITION*
Prayer seems not to be new, but majority seldom know what it is really all about. We do pray, but we rarely pray alright. Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, took time during His sermon on the mount (the Beatitudes) to teach His listeners how to pray. Although, the popular "the Lord's prayer" is not to be dogmatically or routinely recited as schoolboy rote, during prayer time, yet it represents the model or pattern any prayer to God ought to follow.
Our prayer must be preceded by praises, honour and adoration to God (Matt. 6:9). This symbolises relationship with God the Father-Father-son relationship. Don't let your problem or prayer point/focus, becloud your awe for God. God must be revered, worshipped and exalted. Also, the recipient of these is only Our Father in Heaven. Following this is the consciousness and recognition of His imminent Kingdom. This means, you pull down your earthly 'kingdom' or empire first, to pave way for His kingdom. In your prayer, God's will should be supreme. Many Christians struggle here because their minds are already pre-occupied with their selfish wills (Jas. 4:3).
Having satisfied the above conditions, you can now begin to ask for your daily bread. You can request for mercy over your faults and errors, but this is dependent on whether or not you show mercy also. In closing, you still crave for the Kingdom of God because, you ultimately belong to Him. All glory and power must also be returned to God.
Did you see anything like crushing the heads of the enemies there? Did Christ teach us to curse in prayer? Did you ever see Him make mention of specific names as adversaries during His prayer? You must follow Christ's footstep, today and always, God helping you.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. God, help me to know the art praying in the way You want, in Jesus' name.
2. Holy Spirit, teach me and help me to pray aright, always (Rom. 8:26).
3. Lord, refocus the attention of our revivalists on prayers that edify the body of Christ than those kill-them-all 'bulldozer' prayers.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Judges 5-6 & Acts 17*

Dyt:
Howdy
Anything for me?

Am coping, still breathing........ If there is a way to send me some of those foods I don't mind

God please give me my daily bread

Still waiting for the main announcement

Start Farming Religiously.

It is very rampant nowadays, I advised a friend against it when he was about getting married thank God he didn't do it anymore.

What else that today you are extending the lockdown

Dyt:
I bet your translator can get that for you


Now enough of the shiiii you typing
Respect yourself

Police Arrest Suspected Cultist After Finding Human Blood With Calabash In His House

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*Monday, April 13, 2020 - _Easter Monday_*

*TOPIC: THE AUTHORITY IN THIS NAME, JESUS*

*Read Philippians 2:1-15*
*MEMORISE: _Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father_ (Philippians 2:9-11)*

*EXPOSITION*
This is a true life story. Please read: “When I was very young, in the village, together with my friends, we always wondered who this Jesus was and why He was so powerful that at the mention of His name, there was a great shout or scream from individuals that were suspected to be with familiar spirits. It became an assignment to us to watch out for those who were possessed. My God! You need to see the fear in those who were possessed as they could never mention the name JESUS. All other names were easy to mention, but when it came to mentioning JESUS, they will say different things. It was not until we were grown up that we knew about Philippians 2:9-11”, as stated above.

Dearly beloved, do you know that because of Jesus’ daring sacrifice on the cross, God the Father accorded Him such a position of authority as to command such power in heaven, on earth, and underneath the earth? The actual sense of demons fleeing, power bowing, natural and spiritual forces submitting, sicknesses and diseases disappearing, all at the mention of that name, goes a long way to show the credibility of His person.

He has been God right from eternity *(Jn. 1:1ff).* Yet, He had to become man *(Jn. 1:14)* to redeem man from the consequences of the Fall *(Gal. 4:4,5)*. Having successfully perfected this great feat by His sacrificial life and death, He has been highly exalted, divinely given all authority, with the name that is above all *(Acts 4:12)*. Any prayer, petition or request not channelled to God through this only name, has already received technical knockout *(Jn. 15:16; 16:23,24,26)*. What a mighty Name (JESUS) we have!

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, I need further revelation of You in my life.
2. Lord Jesus, at the mention of Your name let every conspiracy against my life, home, ministry and endeavours be scattered, in Jesus’ name.
3. Lord Jesus, show the superior power in Your name over the forces of darkness in this land, in Jesus’ name.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Judges 3 – 4 & Acts 16*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

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*Sunday, April 12, 2020*

*Easter Sunday*

*JESUS POWER OVER DEATH*

*Read John 11:1-45*

*MEMORISE*
*When Jesus heard that, He said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it" (John 11:4)*

*EXPOSITION*
It has been the attitude of Jesus Christ to use any available opportunity to manifest His greatness and goodness to people of the world in an inexplainable way, and all to the glory of God. According to our memory Scripture, Jesus used the death and the raising of Lazarus, which is the last of the seven signs of Jesus that john recorded in his gospel, to reveal His power over death.
Also, the Lord used this opportunity to erase a Jewish tradition of four days after death, that a person who has been dead for four days cannot come back to life, or be raised, again. That is why Jesus did not go to Bethany that very day He received the message from Lazarus’ sisters (v. 6). When Lazarus finally died, Jesus declared to the disciples (v. 14). He
then says. *And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him* (v. 15). The change the Lord wanted to make in the public, He had to start with His disciples. It Is what you have that you can give to others.
When it was exactly four days that Lazarus had been dead, Jesus got to Bethany (v. 17). Martha told Jesus when she met Him that, if He had been here, her brother would not have died. Jesus replied her and said, *I am the resurrection and life*, which means 'I am the one who can give life and raise from dead" (vv.21-26). When Jesus gave order for people to take away the stone from Lazarus’ tomb, Martha was still reminding the Lord their tradition of four days after death (v. 39). *Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?"* (v. 40). No tradition in your family or the society can debar God from doing Whatever He intends to do for you, if you have faith in Him.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, render them null and void over my life, evil traditions of my lineage.
2. Lord, use Your power over death to revive weakened areas of my life.
3. Pray that God should help us relegate to the background, those ungodly traditions that have taken root in
our churches strangulating true and lasting discipleship and growth.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Judges 1 -2 & Acts 15*

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*Saturday, April 11, 2020*

*ASLEEP IN CHRIST JESUS*

*Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18*

*MEMORISE*
*But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13)*

*EXPOSITION*
The hope of the Christian is the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the rapture of the living believers, at His Second Coming. This is the primary theme of 1 Thessalonians, especially 4:13; 5:10. In fact, it is significant that this book is also the one with the largest number of specific references to Christ’s Second Coming. If it were not for this hope, we would have no hope for the future. *If in this life only we can have hope In Christ*, Paul submitted, under divine inspiration, *we are of all men most pitiable* (1 Cor. 15:19).
The Bible uses the term, "sleep' to describe death only in the case of Christians, and never for non-Christians (cf. Jn. 11:11). No wonder the Amplified Bible renders, in part, our memory scripture as, *Now also we would not have you ignorant, brethren, about those who fall asleep [in death)*. The idea of falling asleep here, is that of experiencing death, but this time around, in the Christian context. There is genuine sorrow, of course, when a believer dies, but that sorrow is softened and sublimated by the 'blessed hope" of Christ's return (Tit. 2:13). *For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus (1 Thess. 4:14)*
The souls of those who have accepted the Lordship of Jesus before tasting death, whose bodies are asleep, are not in a place of torment now. They would be the first to see the LORD before the living saints (1 Thess. 4:16b,17).
Only those who die in peace can 'rest in peace'. And who is he who dies in peace? He is that person who has experienced genuine conversion to Christ (2 Cor. 5:17), thereby having His peace in Him, through sanctification by His Spirit and Word. Death to that person is a mere transition from mortality to glorious immortality with the King of Peace (Jn. 14:1ff). No one who dies outside Christ can 'rest in peace'. This is the blessed hope of believers in Christ Jesus, who are waiting patiently for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. Keep that in mind as we celebrate the One who came, died and resurrected to redeem us, this Easter.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. O God of heaven, grant me the grace not to be found wanting, when the trumpet of rapture shall be sounded.
2. O Lord, preserve my life through the power of Holy Spirit, until the day You have appointed for me to return to You, and then, let me be able to truly 'rest in peace'.
3. Pray for as many as possible widows widowers and orphans.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 23 - 24, & Acts 14*

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*Friday, April 10, 2020*

*Good Friday*

*OUR DEFEATED FOE*

*Read Hebrews 4:1-12*

*MEMORISE*
*For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12)*

*EXPOSITION*
How do we triumph over the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognise that the devil is a defeated foe. The Son of God came to undo the work of the devil (1 Pet. 3:. The crucifixion of Christ, which looked like a great victory for Satan, turned out to be a great triumph for God, because it was on the cross that Jesus took our sins away.
The devil had thought he was stopping God’s eternal redemptive programme/plan. However, his limited know edge, being not omniscient, worked against him. He had forgotten that he would bruise the heel of the Seed of the woman, but that the Seed would crush his head (Gen. 3:15). Had he known he was only fulfilling Scriptures by instigating those people to hurry Jesus to the cross, he wouldn't have done that; he wouldn't have possessed Judas to betray Jesus. He missed it to his own eternal damnation. Glory be to God. Hallelujah!
God laid our sins on Christ, so that when our Lord bowed His head and said, "It is finished", He was referring to the plan of redemption and salvation. Then, we are to resist the devil. If we resist him, Scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus overcame the devil not by argument, but simply by quoting Scripture (Jas. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:8,9). That is why it is so important to learn and memorise the Scripture on daily basis, as Christians, because the Bible is our daily manual for living, and the source of great power to silence the devil and keep him where he belongs (cf. Rom. 16:20).
Thanks be to God for this great immeasurable victory He has given us in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:57). Neither should you reject this great Gift of God nor should you joke with it (Heb. 2:3).

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Divine empowerment to defeat Satan through the power of the Word of God, is my portion today, in Jesus'
name.
2. I confess it loud and clear that by the mercy of God, I will not fall by the way side, in Jesus' name.
3. Lord by the same power of Yours that shocked the devil on Cavalry, let him be shamed defeated and relegated totally in our dear nation. Let the voice of the enemies of Your gospel be heard no more in this nation in Jesus' name.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 21-22 & Acts 13*

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*Thursday, April 9, 2020 - _Holy Thursday_*

*TOPIC: FINE LINEN, WHITE AND CLEAN*

*Read Revelation 19:11-16*
*MEMORISE: _And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses_ (Revelation 19:14)*

*EXPOSITION*
As the Lord would descend with His holy host from the sky, after the 7-years feast of the Lamb's marriage, and to establish the unstoppable millennial reign on earth, His encourage would be 'the armies in heaven'. The question arises: How would these armies be able to follow, walk and work with the faithful, true and righteous Word of God, even the King of kings and Lord of lords (vv. 11,13,16), so closely?

They would be clothed in fine linen and the colour would be white, linen itself, has serious spiritual implications, added to the spiritual import of 'white'. White symbolises holiness, faithfulness, truthfulness, righteousness. Those who would reign with Christ in the Millennial Reign and in eternity are those who have been, and are being clothed with the holiness and righteousness of Christ Jesus, in His Word *(Eph. 5:26)*, having given their lives to Him, totally. Such ones have Christ's righteousness imputed in them, and you know the result *(Rom. 4:7,.*

Furthermore, these ones have their white robes CLEAN. That is it! It is possible to put on a dirty white linen. Isn't it? White, but dirty. What an irony! What is the usefulness? The armies have their white fine linen washed clean in the blood of the Lamb (CAC Hymn 502). We must regularly visit the ever-living pool of Christ's blood and God's Word for progressive sanctification, i.e. continuous washing of our Christian lives (white fine linen) *(Eph. 5:26,27)* to maintain the God-expected shining white nature. Also, we must deliberately and consciously flee those things (sin, ungodliness) that Satan tempts us with, in the world, which can contaminate our Christian lives *(1 Cor. 6:18-20; 1 Tim. 6:11-16).* Only then do we have the hope of reigning with Him, now and eternally *(Heb. 12:14).*

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. O Lord Jesus, I visit the pool of Your ever-living blood, now. Cleanse me of every filth, in Jesus' name.
2. Holy Spirit, help me to flee every appearance of evil, so that I can stay clean and pure, in preparation for Christ's Second Coming, in Jesus' name.
3. Pray that God should help those in government, at all levels, to stop soiling their hands with the accursed things, and loading their cupboards with skeletons.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 19 - 20 & Acts 12*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

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Today, we are all under house arrest no thanks to Coronavirus.

The virulent disease has stripped us of our social lives and our bedrooms have become our safe zones. Lagos streets are quieter than graveyards and roads, heave a sigh of relief, something most of us had never thought possible in decades.

When President Buhari announced a 14-day lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun on March 31, 2020; so many thoughts flipped through my mind. I thought about many small businesses that would be negatively impacted, took pity on many Lagosians who rely on daily income and worried about how they would stay indoors and feed.

The banking sector was amongst essential services sectors that would be allowed to render skeletal services during the lockdown. But seriously, I had great concerns about their efficiency.

I was scared millions of their customers didn’t anticipate the lock down and would rush to their branches to cash out. I was afraid the rush might put the banks in a difficult position to adhere to government advisory to mitigate the spread of the virus and ensure their health and safety.

I was concerned about how banks would serve their customers when the lock-down finally takes effect.

I was worried whether the banks were ready for the volume of transactions that were about to hit their networks and feared customers would not be let stranded due to network failures among other issues.

I had so many concerns and these led me to keenly monitor their activities.
But in the last few days, I have been more than impressed with how banks complied with government advisory on social distancing and putting measures in place to properly screen their customers.

At the last visit to Adeola Hopewell branch of Polaris Bank in Victoria Island, Lagos before the first week of the Presidential lockdown, of the first I have actually done in a couple of months now; allayed my fears.

At the entrance, the bank security personnel pulled out the thermometer gun provided by the Bank to test my temperature, asked me to sanitize my hands and insisted that I kept five feet away from customers.

They ensured we weren’t more than 25 in the entire branch including their staff. I was indeed impressed.

Since the emergence of the brand, Polaris Bank, I find their corporate existence very attractive and respected in more during this coronavirus pandemic. I had thought the bank like some others would find it difficult as it renders skeletal services in some of its branches outside Lagos. Surprisingly, their internet Banking seems to be on auto-pilot as I was able to pay some of my end of month bills very smoothly and indeed one week after lock-down am still real-time.

For real, Polaris Bank and a few other Banks must be doing something worthy of our accolades.

Udemeh Nsot

Nsot, a Software Engineer lives, writes from Lagos.

Source: https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/covid-19-polaris-banks-responsiveness-to-customers-need-laudable/

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*Wednesday, April 8, 2020*

*TOPIC: WORSHIP ONLY THE OWNER*

*Read Luke 4:1-12*
*MEMORISE: _Therefore, if you will worship before me, all will be yours_ (Luke 4:7)*

*EXPOSITION*
The owner and caretaker of a property are not the same. Even when the caretaker is the custodian, manager and whatever title you give him on the properties, he remains an agent, as he has his principal, who is the property owner. This has absolute authority over the agent and the entire properties! Satan, the devil, was upbeat about truncating Jesus' assignment on earth when he tempted him, variously. He first persuaded Christ, having been famished after 40 days and nights of rigorous fasting and prayer, to turn stone to bread. Satan was countered with the Word of God. God is the Owner of both stone and bread, so no need of obeying Satan on this. He created us for Himself *(Rev. 4:11).*

Secondly, according to Saint Matthew (4:5-7), the devil wanted to make Jesus jump down from the temple's pinnacle to prove Himself as the Lord and Son of God, with reference to Psa. 91:11,12, but He (Jesus) declined, quoting Deut. 6:16. The last was where he asked Jesus to only bow to him, in order to have all earth's contents at His beck and call.

You might want to ask: "Is Satan truly the owner of all these, as he claims to be?" No, of course. God is the true Owner of life and everything in the universe, including Satan, himself. He (the devil) is referred to as god of the world, but never god over God's children, though ignorantly handed over to him in the garden of Eden. Those who serve him (Satan) are his *(1 Jn. 3:8-10)*. He cannot possess God's heritage, which we are. Jesus Christ refused to bow at, and kiss Satan's feet. You must also do the same, in all ramifications. Your worship, service, offering, honour and entire lifetime are only due to God, Who is the true Owner of the heavens, earth and all that are in them *(Psa. 24:1ff).*

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, I refuse to bow my head or knees to the devil for anything, in Jesus' name.
2. Devil, hear my sincere resolve and confession with the backing of my Lord Jesus: I will never come to you for anything. Get lost, in Jesus' name.
3. Pray that God should deliver supposed ministers of the gospel, who are deliberately or ignorantly dining with the devil for power, fame and wealth.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 16 - 18 & Acts 11*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

Jarus:
Hope to see zero in Lagos tomorrow again.

Had my test today

The result will be to your favor by the grace of God.

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*Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - _World Health Day_*

*TOPIC: COMMANDING DIVINE STRENGTH UPON YOUR LIFE*

*Read Romans 7:13-25*
*MEMORISE: _In that day the Lord will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David, and the house of David shall be like God, like the Angel of the Lord before them_ (Zechariah 12:*

*EXPOSITION*
We all need divine strength in every aspect of our lives. Success is automatic when one obtains divine strength. To gain this strength, you need to critically look at different areas of your life where you experience weakness. We are to reject weakness of any kind in our lives, as partakers of the divine strength. When your weaknesses are discovered, apply our memory Scripture today.

If you have physical weaknesses (sicknesses, infirmities or diseases in your body), shout in faith, "I am strong", and see God working things out concerning your health situation. You will surely regain your physical strength. Is yours spiritual weaknesses (e.g. inability to pray well, tiredness to meditate on God's Word, and failure to be regular in God's presence)? Draw upon God's provisions and see your spiritual life bouncing back *(Heb. 4:16).*

There is moral weakness that causes one to quickly fall into sin *(Jas. 1:12-15).* One with such weakness finds it difficult to keep his/her life pure before God *(Rom. 7:18-19,24).* Some also have emotional weakness, and as such easily entertain fear and shock even in little challenges. They are easily provoked. They make rash decisions, and rush into conclusions.

Finally, there are also mental and financial weaknesses some people struggle with today. People with mental weakness are easily forgetful. People with financial weakness have issues making and managing money. The most important thing is that you should recognise your own weaknesses, cooperate with Christ and His Holy Spirit to work on them, and overcome them. Command divine strength upon your life, now.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. I reject weakness of any kind in my life, in Jesus' name.
2. I command divine strength upon my life, marriage, business, finance, and other aspects, in Jesus' name.
3. Pray for ministers of God who are battling with moral weaknesses and are ashamed to discuss it with others; that God should help them out, for His name's sake.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 15 & Acts 10*

*Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE*
*Remain blessed!*

*CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL*

*Monday. April 6, 2020*

*THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST*

*Read Philippians 2:5-11*

*MEMORISE*
*Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name (Philippians 2:9)*

*EXPOSITION*
We need no scientific proof to know and accept that the name of Jesus Christ remains the most popular and called Name in the Universe. Even those who don’t know the unusual Man, call Him, and He hears and answers out of His mercy, and according to His eternal will and redemptive purpose.
At a time, they saw a trailer approaching them while trying to cross a very narrow bridge! There was no time again for either of the vehicles to wait or negotiate! So, the matter of running into the speeding trailer was no longer one of the options but the only option! The Bishop’s wife started shouting "Jesus", countless times! The Bishop suddenly shouted "Jesus!" just once and both the trailer and the car stopped! They became stationary to the confusion of the drivers! That is just a minute part of what Jesus Christ can do (Mk. 10:27). When you are in crisis, call Him, how He loves to be called-in holiness andbfaith. Without faith, call Him million times, except for His mercy, it will look as if nothing changes (Jas. 1:6-7). You don't call Him with any iota of doubt in your heart. Believe when you call Him; He hears you and He will swing to action.
Remember the disciples and the stormy sea. They had Jesus Christ at their disposal, but not until they called upon Him, the raging storm continued (Matt. 14:30). Do you know what calling Him by His name really means? It implies absolute trust in that wonderful name (cf. Psa. 18:3). Don’t doubt! Don't say "I have been calling Him... but He has not answered. .." He listens and hears you, and will definitely answer you, if you keep on calling Him (Lk. 11:8; 18:4-.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, help me to build undoubting faith and trust in Your unfailing, wonderful name.
2. Lord Jesus, for Your name’s sake, perfect everything that concerns me timely, and I will forever praise You.
3. Lord Jesus, for Your name’s sake, let Your Gospel prevail over all its enemies in this land, no matter the garbs they put on - politics, religion, entertainment, academics, etc.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 12-14 & Acts 9*

*CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL*

*Sunday, April 5, 2020*

*Palm Sunday*

*IS JESUS TRULY YOUR LORD?*

*Read Luke 6:46-49*

*MEMORISE*
*But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,1 and not do the things which I say? (Luke 6:46)*

*EXPOSITION*
A Lord is someone with authority, control or power over others. To say that someone is lord, is to consider that person a master or ruler over one's life. Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matt. 28:18). He is our only sovereign Lord (Jude 1:4). He is the Lord of lords (Rev. 17:14). God has highly exalted Him, giving Him the name that is above every other name as the Lord of all (Phil. 2:9-11). Following the resurrection, the term, "Lord", being applied to Jesus, became more than an indication of devotion or respect. *Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ* (Acts 2:36).
When a person confesses, "Jesus is Lord", he/she is saying that Jesus has power and authority over his/her life. An acknowledgement of Jesus’ lordship is logically accomplished by submission to His authority. If you say, 'Jesus is Lord', you commit yourself to obey Him completely. If Jesus is Lord, then He owns us, according to 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20. In this connection, He has the authority to tell us what to do, and we have the responsibility to obey.
To make Jesus your true Lord, is to be an unreservedly obedient Christian-obedient to Christ. If you are the kind of person who finds it difficult to hearken to the voice of God in His written Word, you are only deceiving yourself, even if you keep calling Jesus your Lord. You cannot enter into the Kingdom of God by merely calling Jesus your Lord without doing His will (Matt. 7:21-23). For Jesus to truly be your Lord, you have to accept and put into practice all His teachings, even the seemingly hard ones to human reasoning (Jn.6:60-68).

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, help me to be an uncompromisingly obedient Christian, all the days of my life.
2. I ask for the grace to do Your will, O Lord, as written in Your Word.
3. Lord, help the nominal Christians with capacity and readiness to submit to the Lordship of Christ, totally and wholeheartedly.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 10-11 & Acts 8*

*'CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL*

*Saturday, April 4, 2020*

*BEWARE OF GLORY DESTROYERS*

*Read Judges 16:1-21*

*MEMORISE*
*Then she lulled him to sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to torment him, and his strength left him (Judges 16:19)*

*EXPOSITION*
Of a truth, the devil and demons, pose serious threat to God's glory manifesting in Christians' lives. He and his cohorts have always been opposed to God's good plan for man (cf. Matt.13:25.). However, this should not be over-bloated or overemphasised. Man himself, having allowed sin, poses sterner threat to the manifestation of the glory God had created with him. Don't lose obedience (Deut.28:1).
Sin is the poison man takes that really robs him of his glorious destiny. The Holy Spirit is giving today's dose of the Living water as we study three biblical examples. One is Rueben, Jacob's (Israel) first son. He was the first fruit of Israel. Born with glory, excellence, might and dignity (Gen. 49:3). But he robbed himself of all these, because of the heinous sin of incest he committed with his step mother. Beware of glory destroyers.
The second example is the heavily empowered Samson (Judg. 15:14-17). His exploits were unparalleled, though some of them were needless. Samson lost his glory on the lap of Delilah, a 'death' he stubbornly married. He died with his enemies. Beware of glory destroyers.
Lastly is King Saul, Israel's first king, who started well with God, but concluded with witchcraft! Saul blew the opportunity God gave him (1 Sam. 15:11). He lost his God-given glory. Dear believer, before you start looking at the 'devil and household enemies as your problem/enemies in not manifesting God's glory, look inward. Hope you are not courting some glory destroyers (Gal.5:19)? Watch out!

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. O God, I receive divine grace to be watchful and careful concerning subtle enemies of my life.
2. Lord, empower me to overcome Adamic nature deposited by the devil to finish me up.
3. Lord, help our Christian brothers and sisters, working for God in fornication adultery-infested zones, to always be aware of the devil's subtle plan to make them fall, and to always resist him and flee appearances
of sin.

*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 8-9 & Acts 7*