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Christianity Etc › Life Is A Trust by jonatoye(op): 7:32am On Dec 01, 2019
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Happy New Month
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[01-12-2019]

Focus: Life is a Trust

WORD FOR TODAY
The fact that men came into the earth with nothing validates the fact that we really don't have anything except what God has entrusted into our hands. To every trust there is a giving of an account - Purpose Driven Life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;" (Psalms 24:1 NIV).
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Our time on earth and our energy, intelligence, opportunities, relationships, and resources are all gifts from God that He has entrusted to our care and management.

We are steward of whatever God gives us. This concept of stewardship begins with the recognition that God is the owner of everything and everyone on earth. We never really own anything during our brief stay on earth. God just loans the earth to us while we are here. It was God's property before you arrived, and God will loan it to someone else after you die. You just get to enjoy it for a while.

At the end of your life on earth you will be evaluated and rewarded according to how well you handled what God entrusted to you. That means everything you do no matter how insignificant it appears to be, has eternal implication.

Therefore, everything we enjoy is to be treated as a trust that God has placed in our hands. As you move on in life you must be conscious of the fact that life is a test and a trust, and the more God gives you, the more responsible He expects you to be.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How are you handling what the Lord entrusted into your hands?
 
Prayer Point:
Lord! I will not disappoint you; I will live to measure up to your expectation over my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
There is nothing we have that is not given to us. God entrusts us with life so we do not really own anything!!!

Have a Superb Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Marriage: The Place Of Submission And Love by jonatoye(op): 5:51pm On Nov 30, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[30-11-2019]

Focus: Marriage: The Place of Submission and Love

WORD FOR TODAY
A woman who cannot submit to a man's authority and a man who cannot submit himself to God to love his wife in the manner Christ love the church and gave himself to it, should not marry. Marriage is a place of submission and love!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God." (Ephesians 5:21KJV)
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The issue of submission in marriage is not the duty of the woman alone. As the woman is expected to submit to her husband so also the man is expected to submit to Christ to love his wife by accepting her the way she is in all circumstances.

Love is all about sacrifice; it is about God and His attributes. One of those things that validate the fact that you are a Child of God is that you obey God. A woman who truly know God and loves her husband will not have problem with submission and when a man truly displays the attributes of God to love unconditionally He will definitely earn respect and submission from the wife effortlessly.

As a single man/woman you must never marry a woman/man who have not submitted to God with respect to the way of His life. Anyone still living in sin or making sinful advances towards you have not submitted to God and such will not make a good husband or wife.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you living in absolute submission to God?
 
Prayer Point:
Lord! Take away everything making it difficult for us to submit to you in all situation of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A man or woman who can not submit to God cannot be a good husband or wife!!!

Have a Lovely Weekend!!!
Romance › Marriage: The Place Of Submission And Love by jonatoye(op): 3:19am On Nov 30, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[30-11-2019]

Focus: Marriage: The Place of Submission and Love

WORD FOR TODAY
A woman who cannot submit to a man's authority and a man who cannot submit himself to God to love his wife in the manner Christ love the church and gave himself to it, should not marry. Marriage is a place of submission and love!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God." (Ephesians 5:21KJV)
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The issue of submission in marriage is not the duty of the woman alone. As the woman is expected to submit to her husband so also the man is expected to submit to Christ to love his wife by accepting her the way she is in all circumstances.

Love is all about sacrifice; it is about God and His attributes. One of those things that validate the fact that you are a Child of God is that you obey God. A woman who truly know God and loves her husband will not have problem with submission and when a man truly displays the attributes of God to love unconditionally He will definitely earn respect and submission from the wife effortlessly.

As a single man/woman you must never marry a woman/man who have not submitted to God with respect to the way of His life. Anyone still living in sin or making sinful advances towards you have not submitted to God and such will not make a good husband or wife.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you living in absolute submission to God?
 
Prayer Point:
Lord! Take away everything making it difficult for us to submit to you in all situation of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A man or woman who can not submit to God cannot be a good husband or wife!!!

Have a Lovely Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Identifying Your Opportunities by jonatoye(op): 5:17am On Nov 29, 2019
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[29-11-2019]

Focus: Identifying Your Opportunities

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is not designed to give you what you need but will always make available for you the opportunity to get what you want. Identifying your opportunities is a critical factor that determines what your life will be!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NKJV)
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Opportunities come to a man by how best he does things. What you will get in life is not dependent absolutely on what God wants to give you but how much you can identify and grab your opportunities.

Joseph did not just become the Prime Minister of Egypt by doing nothing even though it was the plan of God for him; he fulfilled the plan of God for His life by using His gift even among prisoners. His recommendation to the throne came from there. David also found his way to the throne by the virtue of his skill in playing instruments among ordinary people who spoke of him when his service was needed in the palace.

As you proceed in destiny you will also come into various places that will give you an opportunity to serve. Each time there is a call for any form of responsibility or you identify one; opportunity to fulfill your mandate has come. Your attitude towards those responsibilities defines your blessings.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What attitude do you put up towards your opportunities?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to identify and make best use of my opportunities in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
No blessing will ever come to a man on the platter of gold but through opportunities and taking responsibilities!!!

Have a Gracious Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › When And What You Should Not Celebrate by jonatoye(op): 9:12am On Nov 28, 2019
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[28-11-2019]

Focus: When and What you should not celebrate

WORD FOR TODAY
The fact that something dies in a man when he sins against God validates the fact that when he falls into sin is not a time to rejoice but a time to mourn and repent from his evil ways. You must not celebrate your sin, short comings, failure, error and every act of unrighteousness!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily to God; yes, let every one turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands." (Jonah 3:8 NKJV)
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Short comings in the life of a man cuts a man short. When a man sin he falls short of God's glory (Rom 3:23). When the King of Nineveh heard the verdict of God over their land they did not sleep over it but took action in the right direction turning to the Lord in repentance.

The wages of sin is death (Rom 6:23). This is the verdict of God over all men who sin. It is a pity that several men still rejoice in their sins and errors because of the pleasure they are deriving from it. Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked; don't hide under the platform of grace to do evil or sin against God and don't take the time made available for your repentance for granted.

Similarly, don't celebrate your problems and challenges. Cast your cares and burden upon the Lord and leave it there. One of those ways to overcome life challenges is to stop thinking about them to go about your normal life fulfilling your God's given mandate.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is the basis of your celebration?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to please you all the days of my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Do not celebrate your sin, failure, short comings and problems!!!

Have an Admirable Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Remaining Still Under Pressure by jonatoye(op): 4:34am On Nov 27, 2019
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[27-11-2019]

Focus: Remaining Still Under Pressure

WORD FOR TODAY
The best approach to various life's situation which mounts pressure on you is to remain calm and still. To really know and experience the real power and personality of God you must be still!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again." (Exodus 14:13 AMP).
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The Israelites on the pathway towards the promised land came under intense pressure as a result of the host of Egyptians and the red sea right before them. They were terrified and accepted to die, but the word of the Lord came to them as stated in the text above. This they did and experienced the salvation of God.

You also, don't consider it strange each time various life situations mount pressure on you. When under such pressure, the best thing to do is to be still. To be still means to do nothing but hold on to what God wants to achieve with your situation.

Many people don't experience God just because they failed under pressure. The nemesis caused by the generation of Ishmaelites to the entire world is a result of the inability of Father Abraham to remain still while under the pressure of not having a child. You must be still if you really desire to experience God.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How do you handle the pressure around your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to be still so as to see you always as God in all situation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
God will surely be God for you, if you will be still and wait upon Him in every life's situation!!!

Have a Refreshed Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Maximise Your Potential by jonatoye(op): 11:19am On Nov 26, 2019
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[26-11-2019]

Focus: Maximise your Potential

WORD FOR TODAY
If you are dishonourable enough not to work, you will be dishonourable enough to beg; and if you are dishonourable enough to beg, you will be dishonourable enough to steal!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich."(Proverbs 13:4 NKJV).
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One of the most important provision of God over your life is the strength you have. The entire management of your strength lies in your hands and the choices you make at every point in time. The ultimate driving force of all your actions is a product of how willing you are.

If God has done so much by His provisions; He expects every man to work. Working destroys the spirit of begging and stealing. Don't allow anybody to do anything for you out of pity; if you do, you will not be able to stand. A man who begs can never live a life of integrity and will never conform to God's standard. If you must fulfill your purpose on earth; you must live to be a blessing to your world.

It takes conscious effort for God to create everything you see including yourself. Every blessing and the provisions of God is not meant to perish in you. The purpose of your creation is for productivity. Maximize your potential to be an influential figure in your generation.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you maximizing your potentials?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Destroy every spirit of laziness and strengthen me to do exploits in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You will only become relevant in every facet of life when you present yourself to do a quality job!!!

Have a Blessed Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Seed Of Love by jonatoye(op): 7:28am On Nov 25, 2019
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[25-11-2019]

Focus: The Seed of Love

WORD FOR TODAY
It is a privilege to be loved by men. You must never forget the seed of Love that has been sown into your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?" (2 Samuel 9:1 NIV).
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After David settled down as King, He began to reflect about his past and the Love shown to Him when he was a nobody. He did not only stop at the point of reflection but also made an attempt to repay the kindness and the love shown to him. This happened because Jonathan the son of King Saul sowed the seed of love in the life of David.

You also, if you can take time to critically evaluate what has happened so far in your life you will discover that there is nothing you achieved without Love. The Lord in His graciousness prompted men to show you undisputed love.

Hence, you must never forget the seed of love sown into your life. Sow the seed of love in the lives of men who will also find themselves in situations similarly to those ones you were which prompted men to come to your aid.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What do you think you can become in life without Love?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Make me an epitome of love and an extended hand of your love to the lives of men in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You are loved to be an embodiment of love to others!!!

Have a Beautiful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Life Is A Test by jonatoye(op): 7:20am On Nov 24, 2019
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[24-11-2019]

Focus: Life is a test

WORD FOR TODAY
A man is not really approved for living until he has been tested. Everything about a man's life is more or less a mere assumption until he has been proved by various situation of life - Purpose Driven Life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands." (Deuteronomy 8:2 NIV).
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You are not a Christian by virtue of recommendation but by your lifestyle. Despite the fact that God gave a good recommendation about Job; He tested him to validate His recommendation.

Right from creation He tried to prove men who were to fit into His purpose on earth. The likes of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, David, Ruth, Esther and Daniel were all tested.

God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment and even the weather. You will be tested by major challenges, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, senseless tragedies with the aim of validating your character, faith, obedience, hope and loyalty to Him.

When you understand that life is a test, you will realize that nothing is insignificant in your life. Everything is needed for character development. Most times God is not interested in changing the situation of a man just because He is very much interested in using circumstances in changing people to conform to His purpose on earth. Until your situation changes you to having the right view of things; God will not change your situation. Think about this!
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Question For Meditation:
+ How do you handle the test of life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My destiny will not fail in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Your personality before God is a function of your response to various life's test!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Concept Of The Will Of God In Marriage by jonatoye(op): 8:42pm On Nov 23, 2019
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[22-11-2019]

Focus: Concept of the will of God in Marriage

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time the Lord thinks about a man, He does not only consider his present but also his future with respect to the peculiarity of his destiny and mandate in life. When God gives a husband/wife, He does not just give him a man/woman but a help-meet!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him." (Genesis 2:18 AMP)
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When God gives a man a husband/wife He gives him/her the one that will be in agreement with his life and destiny. The complexities associated to the destiny of a man demands that he seeks the Lord to make marital choice. Allow God to lead you as far as your life partner is concerned.

Be mindful of the following facts:
✴️Not just any man can go with you.
✴️Not just any man will be able to bear the challenges peculiar to your destiny.
✴️Not just any man will agree with you.
✴️Not just any man can love you for who you are and who you will be. ✴️Not just any man have a peculiar destiny with you.
✴️Not just any man will love your people for who they are.
✴️Not just any man can be instrumental to your success in life. ✴️Not just any man can support your ministry.
✴️Not just any man will love your God.

The best a man can see is his past and present. His tommorrow is in the hands of God. There is more to life than considering beautiful faces, career, family, job and financial strength. Allow the one who holds tommorow to help you in your marital choice.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you believe in the will of God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to acknowledge you in all my ways in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When God gives a husband/wife He gives the one compatible with your mandate and destiny!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Romance › Concept Of The Will Of God In Marriage by jonatoye(op): 8:37am On Nov 23, 2019
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[23-11-2019]

Focus: Concept of the will of God in Marriage

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time the Lord thinks about a man, He does not only consider his present but also his future with respect to the peculiarity of his destiny and mandate in life. When God gives a husband/wife, He does not just give him a man/woman but a help-meet!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him." (Genesis 2:18 AMP)
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When God gives a man a husband/wife He gives him/her the one that will be in agreement with his life and destiny. The complexities associated to the destiny of a man demands that he seeks the Lord to make marital choice. Allow God to lead you as far as your life partner is concerned.

Be mindful of the following facts:
✴️Not just any man can go with you.
✴️Not just any man will be able to bear the challenges peculiar to your destiny.
✴️Not just any man will agree with you.
✴️Not just any man can love you for who you are and who you will be. ✴️Not just any man have a peculiar destiny with you.
✴️Not just any man will love your people for who they are.
✴️Not just any man can be instrumental to your success in life. ✴️Not just any man can support your ministry.
✴️Not just any man will love your God.

The best a man can see is his past and present. His tommorrow is in the hands of God. There is more to life than considering beautiful faces, career, family, job and financial strength. Allow the one who holds tomorrow to help you in your marital choice.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you believe in the will of God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to acknowledge you in all my ways in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When God gives a husband/wife He gives the one compatible with your mandate and destiny!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Breaking Principles by jonatoye(op): 4:09am On Nov 22, 2019
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[22-11-2019]

Focus: Breaking Principles

WORD FOR TODAY
Wherever the principles of God are broken, His promises are delayed. The Lord is ever committed to bringing His words to pass; the blessing of obedience and the punishment of disobedience!!!

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Scriptural Reference
"If they listen and obey God, then they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. But if they refuse to listen to him, they will perish in battle and die from lack of understanding." (Job 36:11-12 NLT)
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Each time a man breaks the principle of God he has succeeded in breaking His promises over him. The Lord will only take responsibility over your life irrespective of who you are and what you claim to be before men if you are walking in obedience to His principles.

All men who saw how the eyes of Samson was plugged out will say the Lord has abandoned him; whereas Samson on many occassion broke the principle of God and that of his calling. When a man keeps living his life contrary to God's principles he keeps subjecting the efficacy of the power of God in his life.

The fact that God is merciful does not change the fact that He does not compromise His principles. The Lord does not give up on us when we go astray but will always wait and delay His promises until we get it right with him. Hence, there are some miracles that will not happen in the life of a man until he walks in perfect obedience before God.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you walking in obedience?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to walk in obedience to your principles in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Breaking God's principles delay God's promises!!!

Have a Terrific Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Evil Act Of Desperation by jonatoye(op): 8:43am On Nov 21, 2019
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[21-11-2019]

Focus: The Evil Act of Desperation

WORD FOR TODAY
Every act of desperation tailored towards achieving a self motivated desire brings about evil and sinful act!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, "Look, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the LORD lives, I will run after him and take something from him." (2Kings 5:20 NJKV)
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Every man who is desperate to achieve anything contrary to God's desire for him or what God is not ready to give him at a point in time will bring about destruction to his life and destiny. There is no man who can truly have something if He is not given by God. However, some men who tried to achieve something using dubious means actually acquired a curse rather than a blessing.

History will not forget Gehazi who brought leprosy for his household from Naaman out of his desperation to get some things contrary to God's will for his life. Also, Prince Absalom died untimely because he was very desperate to succeed King David even in his life time. His desperation made him to conspire against his own father and also sleep with his concubines.

Despiration leads men into shameful act and blindfold them to every moral and spiritual values. Do not allow desperation to set into the affairs of your life when it comes to finding wife/husband, placement, job, promotion or position etc. Walk peacefully into the precious plan of God in every aspect of life by obeying His principles. The only time desperation will help is when your quest is to find God and do His will.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you desperate?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to walk into your precious plan for my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Every self motivated desperation brings about evil!!!

Have an Impressive Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › A New Dawn by jonatoye(op): 7:00am On Nov 20, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[20-11-2019]

Focus: A New Dawn

WORD FOR TODAY
There will always be a night between every two days. A new dawn puts an end to every period of the night!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"When I lie down I think, 'How long before I get up?' The night drags on, and I toss till dawn." (Job 7:4 NIV).
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No matter how long the night appears to drag the fact still remains that a new dawn is an aftermath of every night. We cannot but pass through the period of night to have an entirely new experience in every facet of life.

The night is characterised by different type of experiences. It is a time when nothing works; an hour of weeping, incapacitation and darkness. For some (the wicked and ungodly) the period of the night usher them into a new dawn of great misfortune while for others a new dawn of great resounding Joy.

The essence of making men to experience the night is to bring to their remembrance that God is the Almighty and that without Him there is nothing we can do for ourselves. "I waited patiently till dawn, but like a lion he broke all my bones; day and night you made an end of me." (Isaiah 38:13).

The Lord brings us to the end of ourselves to give us a new life, hope and a future. He takes us to a height which is far beyond what we can ever imagine for ourselves. If you are experiencing night at this very point in time keep your hope and faith alive in God according to His promises for you. A new dawn is almost here. Just like a dream the Israelites were delivered from their land of slavery at dawn. Similarly, at dawn Joseph became a prime minister of Egypt right from the prison in fulfillment to God's word. Yours will not be an exception.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How long before you will get up?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Show me your salvation and usher my life into a new dawn of new wonderful experiences in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A night will always precede a new dawn!!!

Have a Superb Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Be Of Good Cheer by jonatoye(op): 7:05pm On Nov 19, 2019
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[19-11-2019]

Focus: Be of Good Cheer!

WORD FOR TODAY
You need not to worry over any situation you cannot change by your strength. Cheerfulness is required for hope and faith that works out victory in every battle of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me." (Acts 27:25 KJV)
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You must believe God to win various battle of life. The world we are in, is full of several challenges. A man who wakes up in the morning does not know what will become of him before the evening.

The message coming to you today is that; whatever your lot may appear to be in the land of the living, be of good cheer. No matter how terrible you might think your situation is, it is not new and the Lord has provided a solution for it already in His word.

Acquaint yourself to the word of God and be mindful of His promises over your life as you proceed on the pathway of destiny. Make it your confidence in every life's situation and your heart desire will be met.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What have you achieved in life by being worried?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I cast all my cares on you. Perfect everything that concerns me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Nothing good can be achieved by being worried. Be of good cheer!!!

Have a Cheerful Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Good Act Of Desperation by jonatoye(op): 7:46am On Nov 18, 2019
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[18-11-2019]

Focus: The good Act of Desperation

WORD FOR TODAY
Not all act of desperation is evil. However, every man is expected to be desperate when it comes to finding God and pursuing his dreams according to the will of God for him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying." (Mark 2:4 NJKV)
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The friends of the paralytic man displayed an act of desperation while ensuring that their friend gets to Jesus to be healed of his paralysis. The Lord saw their act as great faith. The act of desperation that tends towards knowing God, walking and working in obedience to do His good pleasure is a good one.

David was equally known for his desperation towards God. He said "O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you". This is the desperation that we should have for God—a great need or desire for God.

If we don’t feel desperate for God, we don’t tend to cry out to Him. And this leads to spiritual death. Being desperate for more of God should be the cry of every Bible-believing Christian. We should want our cup to overflow with God’s presence and existence, and we should be ever seeking more of Him. Spiritual death comes when we think we have enough of God, when we think our cup is appropriately filled.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you desperate for God and his will for your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I want more of you in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
If you must be desperate it must be an intense desire for more of God in every facet of life.

Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Do Not Grow In The Public by jonatoye(op): 8:05am On Nov 17, 2019
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[17-11-2019]

Focus: Do Not Grow in the Public

WORD FOR TODAY
Every good seed needs darkness and obscurity to grow. No man grows properly in the public!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"HE who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."
(Psalms 91:1 NKJV).
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The Lord the creator of the earth has a secret place where no devil can access. Despite the fact that all powers belong to Him; he sometimes appear as if He has no power at all. He is the Lord whose might is unsearchable.

Despite the mandate of God over Moses; he was hidden for some time from the king of Egypt. He did not grow up as an Israelite but rather an Egyptian just to save the mandate of God in His life.

Similarly, the Lord Jesus was taken far away from King Herod until his death despite being the Saviour of the world. When He manifested Himself at age 12; the people and the teacher of law could sense the grace of the Father in His life. However, he went on hibernation for a period of another 18 years after which He manifested Himself again. In most miracles He performed, He tried to hide His identity. His lifestyle was deliberate so that it could be a model to us.

In the exhibition of spiritual activities like prayer, fasting, giving and the likes; Jesus taught us to do it more in the secret. Empty barrel they say makes the loudest noise.

It is a pity that the entire life of some men is on the social media. People around them can give an account of every progress they are making. Not everyone is happy with your progress you must be very careful. Those who notice your progress will not be ignorant of your fall. Allow God to magnify Himself in your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How are you growing?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My glory will never turn shame in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
The best way to dwell in the secret place of the Most High is to allow Christ to be seen rather than you in every facet of life!!!

Have a Blessed Worship Experience!!!
Romance › The Marriage That Works by jonatoye(op): 3:05pm On Nov 16, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[16-11-2019]

Focus: The Marriage that Works

WORD FOR TODAY
No marriage works by chance but by choice. Every marriage that works is made to work through conscious and deliberate obedience to God's principle!!!
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Scriptural Reference
""His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you"" (John 2:5 NKJV).
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There is an underlying principle of God that defines and makes a successful marriage. It is not a function of faith, believe, religion, knowledge in the word of God or by how much you can pray but conscious obedience to God's principle for a successful marriage.

There are some unbelievers around us who are enjoying their marriage blissfully not because of the knowledge they have about God but the fact that they either consciously or unconsciously follow the principle laid down by God.

Even when your marriage appears to be wrong the fact still remains that you are married already; you can correct every lapses by following God's principles. Every marriage starts on a very good note, but challenges set in along the line. When this happens you must submit to do whatever God tells you.

His principle is revealed to us as follow:
1. God hates divorce be it physically or logically (Mal 2:16)
2. Husbands must love their wives the way Christ love the church
3. Wives must submit to their husbands irrespective of who they are and their status (Eph 5:25).

Irrespective of your experience in marriage; you will be only on the safe side when you do what the Lord tells you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you really submit yourself to God's principle for a successful marital experience?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to obey your words and make my marriage work in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
If your marriage must work, you must always present yourself to do what the Lord tells you!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Marriage That Works by jonatoye(op): 11:25am On Nov 16, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[16-11-2019]

Focus: The Marriage that Works

WORD FOR TODAY
No marriage works by chance but by choice. Every marriage that works is made to work through conscious and deliberate obedience to God's principle!!!
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Scriptural Reference
""His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you"" (John 2:5 NKJV).
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There is an underlying principle of God that defines and makes a successful marriage. It is not a function of faith, believe, religion, knowledge in the word of God or by how much you can pray but conscious obedience to God's principle for a successful marriage.

There are some unbelievers around us who are enjoying their marriage blissfully not because of the knowledge they have about God but the fact that they either consciously or unconsciously follow the principle laid down by God.

Even when your marriage appears to be wrong the fact still remains that you are married already; you can correct every lapses by following God's principles. Every marriage starts on a very good note, but challenges set in along the line. When this happens you must submit to do whatever God tells you.

His principle is revealed to us as follow:
1. God hates divorce be it physically or logically (Mal 2:16)
2. Husbands must love their wives the way Christ love the church
3. Wives must submit to their husbands irrespective of who they are and their status (Eph 5:25).

Irrespective of your experience in marriage; you will be only on the safe side when you do what the Lord tells you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you really submit yourself to God's principle for a successful marital experience?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to obey your words and make my marriage work in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
If your marriage must work, you must always present yourself to do what the Lord tells you!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Pre-requisite For True Prosperity And Long Life by jonatoye(op): 9:36am On Nov 15, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[15-11-2019]

Focus: Prequisite for True Prosperity and Long Life

WORD FOR TODAY
If you want to live long and truly succeed in any facet of life; you must be patient. If you must enjoy true riches and prosperity you must patiently wait upon the Lord to be blessed of Him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it." (Proverb.10:22 NKJV)
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Sudden riches most of the time leads to sudden death. The fact that an outstanding miracle can shoot a man from grass to grace does not repeal the fact that there is no magic as far as growth is concerned. There is no man who is truly rich of the Lord without a definite growth history. Every true great man passes through the phase of character development.

God in His mercy revealed his way to us as men through the manner a plant yields its fruit and how a man is born into the world; it is not without a developmental process. David was anointed to be king after God rejected King Saul but he didn't ascend the throne immediately because God needed to use various situation of life to prepare him for Kingship. He waited patiently for several years until they came for Him (2 Sam 5) and He reigned for 40 years (1King 2).

The likes of Daniel, Joseph, Elisha were patient but Gehazi was not. Your time will come. The promises of the Lord and your aspiration will surely come to pass but be patient enough and give it time to come to fulfillment in God's own time. Submit yourself to God's developmental plan to make you who He wants you to be.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is your growth history?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to patiently grow into what you want me to be in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis
Patience is a unque attribute of God in the life of a man that prepares and presents a man for riches deviod of crises!!!

Have a Properous Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › Not All About Getting Results by jonatoye(op): 7:46am On Nov 14, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[14-11-2019]

Focus: Not All About Getting Results

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is not all about getting results alone but also getting things done in the right way. The fact that you are getting results in various aspect of life doesn't mean you are correct or that God is happy with you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank." (Numbers 20:11 NKJV)
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In the passage above, Moses was able to bring water for the people of God but the manner he got the result was in absolute disobedience to God's word; this singular act cost him access to the promised land. The world we are in today is result oriented.

To be relevant in every domain of your placement be it in academics, ministry, marriage and business you must produce results. Hence, all men go on in life having the intense desire of getting results. However, many people don't mind doing anything, even if it means sinning against God to get the desired results.

The Lord is very interested in your obedience to Him than the results you achieve in every aspect of life. Walk in the path of righteousness in every bid to succeed in your endeavours.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How did you achieve your achievements?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to walk in righteousness in every bid to succeed in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis
Life is not about getting results but getting things done in the right way!!!

Have a Glorious Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Do Not Exalt Yourself by jonatoye(op): 8:05am On Nov 13, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[13-11-2019]

Focus: Do not Exalt Yourself

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no man who exalts himself that will not end in disgrace. In every situation of life allow God to exalt you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king"; and he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. "(1Kings 1:5 NKJV)
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Prince Adonijah exalted himself to succeed King David without the approval of God, his father the King and the people that matters as far as becoming King in the land of Israel was concerned. He found his way into the hearts of some set of people he thought would assist Him to become King but at the end He failed.

No matter how smart a man thinks he is, he cannot outrun God or make himself to be what is not in His plans for him. True exaltation comes from God alone. It is always very expensive to win the approval of men when God did not win their hearts for you. The moment God in His infinite mercy prompt men to support you that is when your greatness is guaranteed.

Do not buy your way through when it comes to any issues of importance in your life. Don't manipulate anyone in whatever way to marry you; let God work it out for you in his way. Issues that has to do with getting certificates, job, promotion, placement, contract, position and the likes are not left out; allow God to work it out for you so as to have peace and prosperity.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Where does your exaltation come from?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to be more humble and be the glory and the lifter of my head in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You are not exalted until you are exalted by God!!!

Have a Superb Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Three Fold Of Life by jonatoye(op): 7:46am On Nov 12, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[12-11-2019]

Focus: The Three Fold of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
The life of a man at any point in time irrespective of his status, achievements and experience is characterised by the past (yesterday), present (today) and the future (tomorrow). The God of yesterday and today will always be the same even in the future!!!
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Scriptural Reference
""Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." (Hebrews 13:8 NKJV).
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The Lord who took care of you and brought you this far is still the same. From the history of your life; you must have been sick, been in need, jilted, been at loss and even in terrible situation of life. However, here you are today. The whole thing is now a story for God's glory because you scaled through.

You witnessed this day because there is a tomorrow and that your life is a work in progress in the hands of God.

If your past seems to be bitter and your today seems hopeless; don't forget that the God who helped you scale through the hurdles of the past remains the same and holds your future. If it seems as if you are fortunate be mindful of the fact that the next moment is characterized with uncertainty; however, your consolation is that God is the God of yesterday, today and the future. Trust your future in His hands.
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Question For Meditation:
+ On what are you standing? As you face the future, in whom does your confidence lie?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Thank you for bringing me this far; continue your work in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Irrespective of your experience at present or in the past the fact still remains you can face tomorrow because He lives!!!

Have a Breathtaking Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › At The Perfect Time by jonatoye(op): 8:26am On Nov 11, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[11-11-2019]

Focus: At the Perfect Time

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no perfect time in the calendar of man but in that of God. Everything you need will come at the perfect time; what you need is patience!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11NKJV)
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God has a calendar for every purpose on earth. Perfect time can only be found in His calendar. In every quest for your needs in the land of the living do not observe the calendar of men with respect to your age, location, achievement, class and level of operation.

It is not of man to always wait for the perfect time in every situation of life but he should rather wait for God who makes everything beautiful at its time. Do not fret yourself when it looks as if there is no ray of hope as far as what you are trusting God for is concerned. It will happen at the perfect time when the glory involved will be exclusive to God alone.

Be mindful of the fact that God does not go back on His word; whatever He says He will surely do but at the perfect time. Also, every promises of God has a premise; obey and believe the word of God peculiar to your life and remain in the premise of His promises for your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you waiting for the perfect time or on God who defines time?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Continue your work in my life and make things beautiful in your own time in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The intervention of God in every issue of life will only come at the perfect time!!!

Have a Beautiful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › A Sin Without Forgiveness by jonatoye(op): 8:06am On Nov 10, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[10-11-2019]

Focus: A Sin without Forgiveness

WORD FOR TODAY
Unforgiveness is an unpardonable offence before God. Only the merciful will receive mercy from God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:14-15 NIV)
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One of those things we cannot but experience in the land of the living is that we will be offended and also offend others. Irrespective of what any man do to offend you; try as much as possible to forgive such.

Forgiveness is an important prerequisite if your prayers will be answered. It is a very serious issue before God to the extent that whatever you offer in the presence of unforgiveness is unacceptable before Him.

As far as God is concerned, there is no sin too big that is not pardonable and there is no man who is not an offender before Him.

No matter how holy or righteous you think you are, the fact still remains that you will need the mercy of God to make Heaven because the righteousness of a man is regarded as filthy rag before Him and what qualifies a man to receive His mercy is that he is also merciful enough to forgive those who offended him.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is there any one that offended you and you vowed never to forgive?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace not to give room to root of bitterness in my heart; grant me a gentle heart like thee in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You don't have right to forgiveness if you refuse to forgive those who offended you!!!

Have a Wonderful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Your Marriage And Your Growth by jonatoye(op): 8:24am On Nov 09, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[09-11-2019]

Focus: Your Marriage and Your Growth

WORD FOR TODAY
Marriage provides a suitable platform to validate your spiritual growth using the fruit of the spirit as a useful benchmark!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." (Galatian 5:22-23 NKJV)
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Marriage is the only platform that gives room to absolute unclothedness. It is an eye opener. No matter how wonderful a man appears to be, he has no hiding place in marriage as a child of God. His real attribute will only be revealed in marriage. Therefore, a man is not known until there is an access to his unclothedness.

When you come into a deep knowledge of who your partner is, it is time to reveal the true nature of God. Many come into marriage thinking they will be served in terms of their needs but in the actual sense marriage bring men into an era of greater responsibility. The responsibility to be more loving, living joyfully and peaceably.

When a man comes into a marriage, he will at every time as long as he lives be subjected to the test of love, peace, joy, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. More of these will be required of you when you marry. Your faith is not established until you have come to know and become very sure that you did not fail in these things in marriage.

Allow the Holy Spirit to find expression in your life. You can't afford to be a failure in destiny. Humble yourself and acknowledge God to help you to be a fulfillment in every facet of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does the Holy Spirit find expression in your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always humble myself and give room to live your life in me in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis
Fruit of the Spirit is needed to have a blissful marital experience!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Romance › Your Marriage And Your Growth by jonatoye(op): 4:51am On Nov 09, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[09-11-2019]

Focus: Your Marriage and Your Growth

WORD FOR TODAY
Marriage provides a suitable platform to validate your spiritual growth using the fruit of the spirit as a useful benchmark!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." (Galatian 5:22-23 NKJV)
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Marriage is the only platform that gives room to absolute unclothedness. It is an eye opener. No matter how wonderful a man appears to be, he has no hiding place in marriage as a child of God. His real attribute will only be revealed in marriage. Therefore, a man is not known until there is an access to his unclothedness.

When you come into a deep knowledge of who your partner is, it is time to reveal the true nature of God. Many come into marriage thinking they will be served in terms of their needs but in the actual sense marriage bring men into an era of greater responsibility. The responsibility to be more loving, living joyfully and peaceably.

When a man comes into a marriage, he will at every time as long as he lives be subjected to the test of love, peace, joy, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. More of these will be required of you when you marry. Your faith is not established until you have come to know and become very sure that you did not fail in these things in marriage.

Allow the Holy Spirit to find expression in your life. You can't afford to be a failure in destiny. Humble yourself and acknowledge God to help you to be a fulfillment in every facet of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does the Holy Spirit find expression in your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always humble myself and give room to live your life in me in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis
Fruit of the Spirit is needed to have a blissful marital experience!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The End Of King Herod by jonatoye(op): 8:08am On Nov 08, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[08-11-2019]

Focus: The End of King Herod

WORD FOR TODAY
All men who live to take glory that belongs to God for themselves will end in disgrace like King Herod. Whatever you are able to achieve in the land of the living you are expected to return the glory to God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And the people kept shouting, "The voice of a god and not of a man! Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. (Acts 12:22-23 NKJV)
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You are what you are by the grace of God. Whatever you will achieve will only be possible by the grace of God. It is normal for men to praise you for whatever you are able to achieve through the help of God. When this happens don't forget to remain the man you are but divert all glory to God.

There are several King Herod in our day. They are:

✴️People who take pleasure in self glorification
✴️People who think without them something cannot be done.
✴️People who play God over their subjects
✴️People who deprive men what they deserve because of an offence.

Do not play God irrespective of the power or authority at your disposal. Keep reminding yourself that you are dust and God sees you as worm; you are nothing except who God makes you to be. King Herod was knocked down by angels and eaten by worms not because of people's praises but because He did not return the glory back to God.
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Question For Meditation:
+ In what way are you playing God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to always remember that I am nothing without you in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Every man who plays God will end up in disgrace

Have a Graceful Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › The End Of Pharaoh by jonatoye(op): 7:29am On Nov 07, 2019
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[07-11-2019]

Focus: The End of Pharaoh

WORD FOR TODAY
You become an oppressor each time you take advantage of the strength and authority you have over those who are weak to subject them to hardship. The end of every man who presents himself as an oppressor in any capacity will be like that of Pharaoh!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then the waters returned and covered the chariots, the horsemen, and all the army of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them. Not so much as one of them remained." (Exodus 14:28 NKJV)
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Pharaoh was a stubborn ruler who subjected the Israelites to intense labour and hardship. His intention was to make them slaves forever. Pharaoh is a symbol of hindrance or impediment to the promised land.

There are several Pharoahs in our days:
✴️They are people who have only one aim; to oppress people.
✴️Those who do not live with the orientation that there is a measure of God in the lives of every man who must be treated with dignity, love and respect.
✴️Those who arrogantly yield to their own will at the expense of God's will.
✴️Those who do not give up on subjecting men to oppression irrespective of the warning signs presented to them.
✴️Those who stand in the way of a man's progress or promotion into the next level.
✴️Those who take pleasure in seeing men suffering.
✴️Those who have what it takes to help people into their next level but fail to do so.
✴️Those who fail to forgive those who offend them.

When God in His mercy bring you to a lime light of influence, power and authority; be careful not to make yourself a Pharoah. God's verdict over Pharaoh is that his heart will be hard to bring about his destruction. A man whose heart is hard against God's instruction is heading towards his destruction like Pharaoh.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you free from the spirit that oppress people?

Prayer Point:
Lord! May I never be an oppressor in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The plan of God for every man who will continue to present himself as Pharaoh in whatever capacity is absolute destruction.

Have a Superb Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › The End Of King Saul by jonatoye(op): 8:57am On Nov 06, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[06-11-2019]

Focus: The End of King Saul

WORD FOR TODAY
The manner in which King Saul ended his life will also be the end of every wicked man. The memory of the wicked shall perish!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons. . . .Therefore, Saul took a sword and fell on it." (1 Samuel 31:2,4c NKJV)
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King Saul was a great king who started wonderfully but ended woefully. The journey to his woeful ending began when he disobeyed God. He left the affairs of the kingdom to pursue a perceived future king (David). He did not desist from pursuing him even after the Lord made him to fall into his (David) hands. He lived this way until the Philistines put an end to his life. He had no son to succeed Him. This is how the life of every wicked man will end.

There are several King Sauls in our days.
✴️They are selfish people who become envious at the good fortune of the people around them.
✴️Those who refuse to accept the verdict of God
✴️Those who will yield to their own will at the expense of God's will.
✴️Those who can go to any length to perpetrate evil.
✴️Those who don't give up on doing evil despite warning in various quarters.

The evil that men do live with them. When it seems as if the judgement of your evil deeds has not come it is been reserved. There is no peace for the wicked! Repent from doing evil so as to find the mercy of God!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is there any element of wickedness in you?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Deliver us from wickedness and wicked spirit; Help me to end well in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The end of King Saul is a prototype of the end of all wicked men!!!

Have a Victorious Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Instruction To Leaders by jonatoye(op): 1:52pm On Nov 05, 2019
~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~
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[05-11-2019]

Focus: Instruction to Leaders

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time you lead in any capacity be mindful of the fact that God is the ultimate leader of all to whom all men will give an account. If you must rule over men you must be just and rule with the fear of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: "He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God." (2Samuel 23:3 NKJV)
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Life is a test. When God places a man in leadership position, He subjects him to the test of righteousness and how much he can reverence Him. Most of the time, those in leadership position are not always the best set of individuals available in such domain but mostly those who are privileged.

When you find yourself in the capacity of employing men, determining the fortune of people, administering funds, transfering people, impacting younger lives, having access to people's information, saving lives do it in righteousness and in the fear of God.

It is when you do this that your life will be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth, by clear shining after rain. (2Sam 23:4). Be conscious of the fact that life is a temporary assignment. After your rule, people will either bless or curse you and your life will become a reverence point based on the peculiarity of your deeds.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What type of reverence will you be?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to live in righteousness and reverence you with godly awe in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A man is a failure as far as leadership is concerned until he rules in righteousness and the fear of God!!!

Have a Splendid Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Hard Teacher by jonatoye(op): 8:06am On Nov 04, 2019
~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[04-11-2019]

Focus: The Hard Teacher

WORD FOR TODAY
All your experiences are meant to teach you some things you will not naturally be available to learn. Experience is a hard teacher because it gives the test first and the lessons later!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD." (Deuteronomy 8:3 NKJV).
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Experience is a great teacher but the price is too high. The ultimate interest of the Lord for allowing everything happening to you is that; He wants to teach you something out of it.

In our text, the Israelites came to a point in their life time where the reason for their experiences over the years was made known: that man shall not live by bread alone. Our judgement, orientation, aspiration, message, view about life and reason for living may not be correct if our lives is not subjected by force to certain experiences.

Make yourself available for God's dealings so as to be what He wants you to be. Don't boycott the experience designed to help you in life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is your life available for the Lord's dealings?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My life is available, work out your good pleasure in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The Lord will not but use various life's situation to teach you what you will naturally not present yourself to learn!!!

Have a Glorious Week Ahead!!!

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