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Christianity Etc › That Your Joy May Be Complete by jonatoye(op): 8:17am On Aug 12, 2018
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[12-08-2018]

Focus: That Your Joy May be Complete

WORD FOR TODAY
The words of God made available to you at every point in time from various sources is tailored towards ensuring that your joy is complete!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." (John 15:11 NIV)
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In this life, we have seen men who had money, material possessions, power and many other wonderful things every man desire but lack joy that comes from fulfillment on every side. Some even took their own life since they all gave them no reason to live on. What they had truly gave them momentarily happiness but with several vacuums which deprived them complete joy.

The Lord made it clear to all His disciples that all his teachings and everything He ever said is to ensure that their joy shouldn't be that of pleasurable things of this life but of Him and that they should have complete joy.

For your joy to be complete you must abide in Him and in His love to bear fruits in its season. You live your entire live knowing that without Him you can do nothing and that detaching yourself from Him will make you a cast away. Make yourself available to do at every point in time, so as to ensure that your desires are met according to His plans. It is in abiding in his word by obeying it that your joy will be complete.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you abide in Him?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to abide in you and live a life patterned according to your word. Let my joy be complete in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Every word of God coming to you, is to ensure that your joy may be that of Christ which is to do the will of God and to have a complete joy in all aspect of life!!!
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Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › The Peril Of The Ungodly by jonatoye(op): 10:15am On Aug 11, 2018
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[11-08-2018]

Focus: The Peril of the Ungodly

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time a man chooses to do contrary to the will of God at any level of life, he has succeeded in exempting himself from the congregation of the righteous!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous." (Psalm 1:5 NKJV)
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We are living in a world which seems as if everything is modelled after ungodliness. There is no doubt in the fact that several ungodly men seems to be flourishing in various aspect of life. However, the fact still remains that the judgement of God awaits every man who is ungodly.

Irrespective of who you are, be it a Pastor, Worker in the household of God, Evangelist, An Overseer, the Lord sees you as ungodly if you live contrary to His will by walking in the counsel of the ungodly and ways of sinners. It is the desire of all men to have a blissful experience with the Lord here after. Whatever the case may be with you; be reminded that the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you cherish the will of God? Under whose counsel do you live your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the ways of sinners in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous!!!
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Have a Refreshed Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Ungrateful by jonatoye(op): 12:34pm On Aug 10, 2018
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[10-08-2018]

Focus: The Ungrateful

WORD FOR TODAY
An important sign of the end time is that people will be ungrateful. It is required that you appreciate the good deeds of men in your life and expect less gratitude for everything you do for people!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy." (2Timothy 3:1-2 NIV)
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The distinctive characteristic or attribute of men in this present age is that they will be ungrateful. Each time you see people gathering around a man, know that there is something juicy they are getting from him; the day he cease to be a blessing and become a liability he will be deserted.

Several men are only interested in men who can serve as the ladder they need to rise further in life and when such ladder appears to be irrelevant they ignore it. When you are in the position to help, help them as though you are rendering service unto the Lord and not for them to repay you.

To really help men, it required sacrifices. Don't be an ingrate towards men who sacrificially offered themselves to help you at the time of your incapacitation. And always find a way of replicating the kindness shown to you to men in need. The Lord will never be pleased with any man who forget the people on whom he stepped on to be who he is. What goes around comes around.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you an Ingrate?

Prayer Point:
Lord! May I never be an ingrate, make a blessing to my generation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When a man begins to bit the finger that fed him or scorn those who have his back in the time of trouble, he becomes an ingrete!!!
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Have a Delightful Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › History Will Come To A Close by jonatoye(op): 8:39am On Aug 09, 2018
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[09-08-2018]

Focus: History Will Come to a Close

WORD FOR TODAY
One day history will come to a close, but eternity will go on forever. Your real home is not here but in eternity!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever." (1John.2:17 NIV)
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Many men on earth strive to make good history in their life time. No matter how wonderful the history we make may appear to be it will be surpassed, forgotten and become just a mere reference.

After every good thing we think we have done, nobody will care about it about it. Don't spend your life on things that only goes into the memory lane without significant impact in the lives of men. No one is talking about that man who has 20 houses, 4 wives and 50 cars in 1970 or the man who spent 100 million on his daughter's wedding last year.

Do not labour for vanities. Be mindful of the fact that eternity awaits you. Serve the Lord with your life while you can at every slightest opportunity.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Where will you spend your Eternity?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to prepare adequately for my eternal home in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
History will come to a close, but eternity will go on forever!!!
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Have an Impressive Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › What You See Is What You Become by jonatoye(op): 8:36am On Aug 08, 2018
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[08-08-2018]

Focus: What you see is what you Become

WORD FOR TODAY
Your life is a product of what you see. Your vision in life is the best of what you can achieve and become!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, "Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever." (Genesis13:14 -15 NIV)
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Apart from the fact that God is the ultimate factor that defines the life of man; the fact still remains that He gives every man the exclusive right to be what he chooses to be. Your life cannot be greater than what you see yourself becoming. Our vision is an important driving force as we proceed in destiny.

Every man created by God is modelled after something or someone. Your marriage cannot be greater than the vision you have for your marital destiny. The way some people manage their homes is a product of what they see when growing as a child and their resolution about it. Your lifestyle, career, academics, ministry and other aspect of life is modelled in line with your vision in the course of time.

Be mindful of what you see and what you make your vision. What you see in the lives of people you mingle with is a prototype of what you will become. Align your vision in line with the plan of God for your life just like the case of Abraham in the text above. The best a man can be is what the Lord sees him to be.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What do you see and what are you becoming? What is your vision? Who is your model?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to align my vision with yours in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Whatever you see is what you will become!!!
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Have a Visionary Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Immature Testimony by jonatoye(op): 2:01pm On Aug 07, 2018
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[07-08-2018]

Focus: Immature Testimony

WORD FOR TODAY
When your testimony is not mature do not share it. Allow it to grow to the point of manifestation!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And Saul's uncle said, "Tell me, please, what Samuel said to you." So Saul said to his uncle, "He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found." But about the matter of the kingdom, he did not tell him what Samuel had said." (1Samuel.10.15-16 NKJV)
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When the Glory of the Lord comes over a man's life, it cannot be hidden, it will surely express itself to the world. There is no need for you to announce what the Lord is set to do or doing in your life. It is not everything about your life and destiny that you share with people, this is because we are living in an evil world.

This wisdom is an ancient one as we can see in the life of Saul. He only gave his uncle the information he needed and nothing else. This is how we should live so as to come to the peak of God's plan for our lives. Several destinies have been aborted because the people in question placed themselves to lime light before maturity.

Some people are so eaten up by the social media that you can make an account of the progress of their lives. Our Lord Jesus was rebuked when He started teaching at age 12. We heard nothing about Him until the fullness of time that His ministry on earth took off. If you want to grow, you must accept to grow in obscurity until your manifestation.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How do you handle your testimonies? Have you at anytime been a victim of immature testimony?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My destiny will not fail, you will perfect that which concerns me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When your testimony, success and achievement is immature do not share it!!!
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Have a Delightful Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Allow God To Help You by jonatoye(op): 7:44am On Aug 06, 2018
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[06-08-2018]

Focus: Allow God to Help You

WORD FOR TODAY
In every situation of life, be mindful of the fact that God has offered to help you. The only true help comes from God alone!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV)
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Life is characterized by several threatening situations that weakens the soul of men thereby subjecting them to timidity. As long as we remain and sojourn in the land of the living we will be subjected to fear in various aspect of our incapacitation as humans. The greatest consolation and confidence we have is that we have a God who has offered to be with us, strengthen, help, uphold us with His right hand.

Therefore, you need not to worry or fear. However, you have every reason to fear if God is not the one you are looking up to for help. It is an understatement to say a man can never get what looks like help from various sources in life. Real help for life and destiny comes from God alone. No matter how long it takes for God to intervene on your matter wait for Him. Only Him can truly help you; allow Him to help you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Who is your helper?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me in every aspect of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The God we serve is a very present help in trouble allow Him alone to help you!!!
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Have a Superb Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Examine Your Life by jonatoye(op): 7:47am On Aug 05, 2018
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[05-08-2018]

Focus: Examine your life

WORD FOR TODAY
A man can choose to deceive himself and people around him but not God. It is very essential for every one of us to always evaluate our ways to ascertain if we are still in faith!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." (2Corinthians 13:5a NKJV)
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It is not enough to engage in various spiritual activities, speak spiritual languages, move with people of God and appear in the garment of godly people; we must always look critically into the way we live to see if we are still doing the will of God and obeying His word. To be in faith means to believe in the word of God and act accordingly.

Irrespective of what you present yourself to do in the name of God, it will never pay you if you are not living in line with the word of God. Our God is holy and those who choose to serve him must be holy and work in His ways. Hence, this message is coming to you to encourage you that you are required to serve God without shortcomings.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you still love God? Do you cherish doing His will at all cost? Do you love your neighbour? Does your life portray the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22)? Will you really make heaven? Are you a good example? Is your life according to God's template for you in the land of the living? What are you living for?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always be in faith by living a life patterned according to your precept and ways in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Living right begins with proper and honest evaluation of your life!!!
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Have a Glorious Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › When Challenges Come by jonatoye(op): 8:20am On Aug 04, 2018
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[04-08-2018]

Focus: When challenges Come

WORD FOR TODAY
When challenges come, it separates those who truly have a desire and passion from those who merely have wishes. It comes to bring the best out of our lives!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small" (Proverb 24:10 NKJV)
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Sometimes, the best of a person does not come until we are in trouble. No man in this life actually succeeds in anything without overcoming challenges. You only have breakthrough when you are able to pass-through various hurdles to achieve your goals. Life's challenges are essential part of our lives and are meant to make us a better person.

The challenges in your life is not different from the one common to all men, it only have different dimension and fields. Every marriage that works, worked not because they didn't face challenges but because the people involved passionately and diligently made it work with the wisdom of God.

This is also applicable to people in ministry, business, academics and career. Nothing actually works naturally, things are made to work by confronting the challenges against it. Life will not but always present various issues to prompt you to give up; always find strength in God to stand in all challenging situations of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How strong are you and on what basis will you be victorious in various issues of life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Empower me to overcome every challenge that comes my way in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When challenges come it comes to make you a better person !!!
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Have a Breathtaking Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Grace Can Be Wasted by jonatoye(op): 8:23am On Aug 03, 2018
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[03-08-2018]

Focus: Grace can be Wasted

WORD FOR TODAY
It is not enough for grace to be made available it is another issue for it to be utilized. For grace to be useful, it must be matched with labour!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." (1Corinthians 15:10 NKJV)
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Our God over time has proven to be faithful in every facet of life. He is a righteous judge who rules in the affairs of men. He relates with all men based on certain measure of grace. Most people that failed in destiny did not fail because grace was not made available but because they didn't maximise the grace of God made available for them.

As for Apostle Paul, He said the grace of God over his life was not in vain. In the actual sense, there is no doubt in the fact that the grace of God was not in vain in His life because the impact He made is still obvious to us in this end time.

We cannot blame God for the level we find ourselves and various challenging situations we are, because He has played His part by making grace available for us base on our individual capacity through His word and various means. Our own part He will not play. When grace is made available for you, be mindful of the fact that it is time to work out His plans for your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What are you doing with the grace of God in your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Your grace will not be in vain in my life, empower me to play my role in becoming what you want me to be in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
There is a part you must play if you must be what God wants you to be !!!
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Have a Graceful Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › Going A Little Farther by jonatoye(op): 11:38am On Aug 02, 2018
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Focus: Going a little farther

WORD FOR TODAY
Going a little farther than others is the ultimate secret to becoming outstanding in every facet of life. Improvement in various aspect of life may never happen until you go a little further than usual!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" And going a little farther, He threw Himself upon the ground on His face and prayed saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will [not what I desire], but as You will and desire." (Matthew 26:39 -AMP)
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Every man created by God will not but come to a point in destiny where he will have to face issues peculiar to his destiny all alone to seek a redress or improvement to his life. The nature of this life demands that we seek to go an extra mile if we must achieve our desire under God.

Our Lord in this passage is laying an example to us in this present age that when it comes to issue that has to deal with the fulfillment of one's mandate in all aspects of life; one must go a little farther from others and subject one's effort to the will of God.

A man who keeps doing the same thing the same way will continue to have the same experience. It is required that you go a little farther in your prayer life, devotional life, consecration, in the manner you handle your business, academics, ministry, career, relationship and marriage.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What effort have you made so far in life to ensure that you improve?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Teach me to pattern my ways to the way of success in every bid to succeed and improve in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A step farther under God in any aspect of life puts you ahead!!!
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Have an Awesome Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Preventive Measures Against Evil Days by jonatoye(op): 8:36am On Aug 01, 2018
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Happy New Month
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[01-08-2018]

Focus: Preventive Measures Against Evil Days

WORD FOR TODAY
As long as we live in the land of the living, there will be evil days. Acknowledging God and walking in His ways at the inception of all activities and affairs in every facet of life is the most important antidote against evil days!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them" (Ecclesiastes 12:1 RSV)
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There is no man living on earth that will not have his own share of evil days. The Lord did not promise any man a problem free life in the land of the living but assured His people His presence in every situation of life. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Ps.46.1). Hence, all men are required to remember Him early enough in every situation of life.

In remembering our creator, we must always remember that God rules in all affairs of men and that without Him there is nothing we can do. Also, we must remember His ways and precepts guiding every situation of life. We must seek to know what He requires of us at a point in time in every situation.

You must prepare for evil days as you proceed in destiny for they will be many. Allow God to get involved in all affairs of your life. When He is holding your hands no evil can harm you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you acknowledge God early enough in the affairs of your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Let the reign of your presence always be upon my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Acknowledging God early enough in every facet of life is a sure antidote against evil days!!!
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Have an Outstanding Month Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › The Phases Of Life by jonatoye(op): 8:27am On Jul 31, 2018
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[31-07-2018]

Focus: The Phases of life

WORD FOR TODAY
Life has different phases, therefore no two men will ever have exactly the same views about life. You are required to face life in the way it appears to you according to God's will!!!
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Scriptural Reference
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1,4,8 NKJV)
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With the experience you have had so far in life, you will discover that at the same time there are people who are laughing, weeping, mourning, dancing, jubilating, sorrowful, at war, having peace, healthy, sick, dying, fortunate and unfortunate. Most times those who are passing through evil times are not doing so because they are sinners or evil people but due to a phase in time in their life time.

Whatever your lot may be at a point in time; know that such is life. You must learn to face life the way it faces you even as you travel on in life with patience trusting only in the Lord. Compare not yourself with anyone because our challenges and experiences differ. No matter how good life may appear to be with you at any point in time, be mindful of evil days. However, you must acknowledge God and do His will as you face life and it's challenges.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is your own definition of life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My times are in your hands; lead me on in the journey of destiny in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Life has several definitions with respect to time; your definition depends on the way you see it!!!
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Have a Beautiful Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Our Redeemer Is Strong by jonatoye(op): 11:16am On Jul 30, 2018
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[30-07-2018]

Focus: Our Redeemer is Strong

WORD FOR TODAY
Irrespective of your experience in life you must be mindful of the fact that God who is your redeemer is strong!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Their Redeemer is strong; The LORD of hosts is His name. He will thoroughly plead their case, That He may give rest to the land, And disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon. (Jeremiah 50:34 NKJV)
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Sometimes what we pass through tends to make us come to a conclusion that our God is not strong enough. We may be tempted to wonder why some things happen to us despite the fact that we serve Him faithfully. Whatever the case may be, it doesn't change the fact that God our redeemer is strong.

Our God is great but sometimes appear to be weak. He allowed the children of Israel to be taken captive to the land of Babylon because of their sins. To their captors it was just as if they have no one to deliver them. However, He had a good plan for them and that plan wa]s that they should have an expected end.

Are you under any form of oppression from the hands of various oppressors despite the fact that you are faithfully serving God?
God who is your Redeemer is strong; The LORD of hosts is His name. He will thoroughly plead your case, that He may give you rest on every side.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you still believe that your redeemer is strong?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Arise and plead my case, give me rest on every side in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Knowing and having the understanding of the might of God your redeemer is critical to victory in every circumstance of life!!!
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Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Placing Value On Relationships by jonatoye(op): 7:39am On Jul 29, 2018
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[29-07-2018]

Focus: Placing Value on Relationships

WORD FOR TODAY
Life does not take you up like a ladder but rather grows up like a tree. The greatest of all men in life did not take the first step of his life without the help of other men before him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable."
(Romans 12:16-17 NLT).
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You did not become what you are by your own doings. What becomes your food today is what men gave to you as food at the inception of your life. You are required to place much value on your relationship. Don't treat those men who had your back when you were incapacitated as a ladder which you only need to rise in life.

Life and times have changed; the present generation is clever and practical. Most people see every relationship as a ladder on which they step to rise further in life but when they no longer need it, they throw it into the Atlantic ocean. Several men who are advanced in age were abandoned by their children to allow them to suffer when taking the few last step of their lives. If these men helped their children to take the first step of their lives don't they deserve support in the few last steps of their lives?

It is only a matter of time, the new school will later become old school. Don't look down on any relationship irrespective of how they appear to be if it is Godly! Life grows like a tree which needs care, love, patience, endurance and relationship to survive and to find fulfilment.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you value your relationships?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive grace to place great value on relationships in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Place much value on your relationships because what goes around comes around!!!
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Have a Refreshed Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Put More Effort II by jonatoye(op): 8:27am On Jul 28, 2018
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[27-07-2018]

Focus: Put More Effort II

WORD FOR TODAY
Sometimes what will propel God to do some things in your life is the effort you put in place. Many things in the life of a man will remain the way it is until more effort is put in place!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. (Ecclesiases 10:10 ESV)
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The God we serve is a righteous God who rewards the effort of men irrespective of tribe, race, religion and belief. The fact that we are limited in some area of life doesn't mean we will not achieve our goals.

Despite the fact that God knows what you need, it will not come naturally to you. There is a part you must play in every bid to be what God wants you to be. If you are still praying over some issues but yet there is no improvement; don't be tired, intensify your prayers. Compare not yourself with others who are operating on a different measure of grace.

As you proceed in destiny you must be mindful of the peculiarly of your destiny and take proactive measure under God to succeed in every facet of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What effort are you making to succeed in your endeavours?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me and give me the grace to add the required effort my life needs for outstanding success in every aspect of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When you keep failing in any aspect of life, more effort and God's wisdom is needed!!!
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Have a Gracious Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › When The Lord Go Before You by jonatoye(op): 8:20am On Jul 28, 2018
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[28-07-2018]

Focus: When the Lord go before you

WORD FOR TODAY
When the Lord goes before you, every mountain will be subdued, gates in various aspect of life will be broken to make room for easy passage and success!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." (Isaiah 45:2 NIV)
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This life is characterized by several uncertainties and challenges. As you proceed in destiny you will come across several mountains, you will encounter several gates that will stand to stop your progress. Nevertheless, the Lord has promised to go before you to deal with whatever you will come across.

The fact that God promised to go before you, establishes the fact that you have the responsibility of following Him each day. The mountains and several gates of life will only depart when you follow Him in His principles as He goes before you. The way of the Lord is the way of wisdom, peace and victory. Make yourself available to always walk in His steps as He leads you in destiny.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is the Lord going before you? Do you walk in His steps?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to follow as you go before me to level mountains and break down the gate of brass in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Victory in every facet of life is assured when the Lord goes before you!!!
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Have a Superb Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Put More Effort by jonatoye(op): 8:59am On Jul 26, 2018
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[26-07-2018]

Focus: Put More Effort

WORD FOR TODAY
When a man does all he can in a bid to achieve something for himself but eventually fails, then his effort or expertise is not enough. With more effort and the wisdom of God you can overcome your weaknesses to achieve success in every facet of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. (Ecclesiases 10:10 ESV)
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Fingers they say are not equal. Hea deals with every man He created according to certain measure of grace. In every aspect of life where your ax appears to be dull and unshaped, you need more strength and the wisdom of God to be successful. What we see in life is that there is no man who is powerful in all aspect of life.

Hence, you must understand and have good knowledge of your strength and weakness in every aspect of life. A young lady discovered that she is very weak in most of the subject she offered in her final year in the college. In a bid to succeed in the final external exam, she put in more effort than ever. When others read for 30 minutes; she reads for 2 hours. At the end of the day her result was outstanding.

Irrespective of the shortcomings in your life do not make them cut you short. Seek for the wisdom of God pertaining to it and put more effort. Most men who became great were those who overcame their weaknesses.
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Question For Meditation:
+ In what way are you shying away from your weakness?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive wisdom from above to overcome my weaknesses in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When you keep failing in any aspect of life, more effort and God's wisdom is needed!!!
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Have a Wonderful Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Your First Primary Assignment by jonatoye(op): 6:11pm On Jul 25, 2018
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[24-07-2018]

Focus: Your First Primary Assignment

WORD FOR TODAY
Your family is the first platform of your ministry. Any success achieved in ministry at the detriment of your immediate contact and family is a fluke!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, "Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you." (Mark 5:19 NKJV)
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Your family and close associates are the first set of people who can really tell us the real definition of your personality. They are the ones who have direct feeling of your growth in every facet of life. Therefore, your lifestyle before them is a factor that determines the view about your God.

Your ministry is meaningless when it not meaningful to your family and those who keep a close watch on your life. It is a pity that there are several so called men of God who have big names with people in the church and even in the media but are no where to be found in terms of integrity, righteousness, love and holiness before their wives, children, husbands and close associates.

The first target of your ministry is your household. What did not work within the circumference of your household cannot work with people afar off. Charity begins at home. Whatever you will be in the public must take its root from your house hold. If you must give, care, show love and share the best of your testimony, it must start from your home. Stop struggling for pulpit put your house and immediate contact in order.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is your household very much aware of the great things the Lord has done in your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace not to fail in ministry; help me to make positive impact in my household in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When a man has an encounter with the Lord; his first place of primary assignment is his family and immediate contact!!!
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Have an Adorable Tuesday !!!
Christianity Etc › The Venture Of Faith by jonatoye(op): 8:42am On Jul 25, 2018
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[25-07-2018]

Focus: The Venture of Faith

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no path you choose to go in life that will not have it's peculiar challenge. A man is not wise until he has come to know and understand that every step a man takes in life is a venture of faith!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." (Hebrew 10:38 NKJV)
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When God called Abraham He responded by taking steps even when he does not have the idea of the land he was going nor what will become of him. In every facet of life, it is not compulsory that you must be sure of what your experience will be or what will become of your life. The only thing that is compulsory is the word of God towards the steps you want to make.

You become what you desire by taking the first step towards it according to the word of God even when you don't know how to get there. You must be mindful of the fact that every step you take is not all about you but about God who created you to fulfill His purpose. Your marriage, ministry, career, business, job, academics is a venture of faith; you must always seek to know the word of God for you and respond accordingly irrespective of what betides as you proceed in destiny.
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Question For Meditation:
+ By what extent is God and His word involved in the affairs of your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to live my life according to your word in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The fact that life is characterized by several uncertainties make every step we take a venture of faith!!!
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Have a Fruitful Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Do Not Lose Hope by jonatoye(op): 9:05am On Jul 23, 2018
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[23-07-2018]

Focus: Do not Lose Hope

WORD FOR TODAY
Confidence in what the Lord has said is the hallmark of all men who truly have faith and trust in God. You are likely to lose, each time you place much focus on what is happening to you than the promises of God over your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." (Deuteronomy 31:8 NKJV)
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If there is anything the devil desires for your life, is that you should lose hope and give up on God's promises for your life. The essence of the challenges you are having is to prompt you not to believe what God wants to make out of your life. You are not defeated until you accept defeat and give up on what God has said concerning you.

As you proceed in destiny, you must not stop believing in God and what you are trusting Him to make out of your life no matter how terrible the situation may appear to be. Wait for His help and salvation no matter how it tarries in every situation of life. Hold your head high at all times to fulfill your mandate in the land of the living.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you losing hope?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I believe in what you have said concerning my life, arise and show your salvation in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Losing hope is the beginning of misfortune and failure in destiny!!!
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Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Renewing Of Your Mind by jonatoye(op): 7:53am On Jul 22, 2018
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[22-07-2018]

Focus: Renewing of your Mind

WORD FOR TODAY
The transformation of every man to really become a child of God is only possible through the renewing of mind. We can only know, prove and do the perfect will of God each time we renew our mind to submit ourselves to God and His principles!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Roman12:2 NKJV)
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Irrespective of who you are, whether a believer or an unbeliever, the fact still remains that the heart of every man is wicked. A man will only be good and do what is right when he renews his heart to do the will of God. The fact that a man is born again or a Christian does not make doing the right thing automatic for him; he has to always choose between what is the will of God and what is not.

Many who are called by the name of God has dragged His name in the mud because of the fact that they refused to renew their mind at the point of decision making. Doing evil come naturally with all men. If you must please God in all your pursuits in life you must renew your mind. Temptation to lie, steal, rob, fight, keep malice, kill, commit adultery and fornication, slander, be drunk, envy, jealous, get angry and the likes will surely come your way all the days of your life. You must continue as long as you live to renew your mind to be on the Lord's side.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you live your life in the perfect will of God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always renew my will and mind to conform to your standard in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Your life will only be in conformity to God's will if and only if you make effort under God to renew your mind and will in all situation of life!!!
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Have an Outstanding Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › When The Lord Appears Not To Care by jonatoye(op): 7:44am On Jul 21, 2018
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[21-07-2018]

Focus: When the Lord appears not to care

WORD FOR TODAY
When it seems as if the Lord does not care about the deteriorating situation of a man; He is actually up to something. The Lord will not but subject our faith in Him to various test as we advance in destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" (Mark 4:37-38 ESV)
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Most of what we pass through in the journey of destiny is for a purpose. Despite the fact that Jesus was in the boat with His disciples, they still experienced storm. The fact that God is with you does mean that you will not experience storm in every facet of life. The Lord did not attend to the situation until they called Him to intervene. He used the situation to teach them the practicality of having faith in Him.

Have you come to a point in the journey of destiny and your boat appears to be drowning with little or no intervention from the Lord despite your prayers, sacrifices, commitment, faithfulness and righteousness? The Lord uses various challenging situation of life to work out His purpose. He will always seek to know your faith, loyalty and character. You must try as much as possible to please God in all situation of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you have faith in God? Are you loyal to Him in all situations? Can He save you from your ordeals?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always have the right attitude to every situation of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The Lord is highly interested in your attitude in every situation of life!!!
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Have a Refreshed Weekend !!!
Christianity Etc › The Lord Is Good In All Situations by jonatoye(op): 9:00am On Jul 20, 2018
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[20-07-2018]

Focus: The Lord is Good in all Situations

WORD FOR TODAY
Whatever God allows in your life at every point in time is good for you. Sometimes the terrible situation we experience is a blessing in disguise!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. (Psalm 145:9 NKJV)
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One of those things we observe as we proceed in destiny is that men have varying experiences; as some people are jubilating over the goodness of God in their lives others are weeping and sorrowful over an occasion of misfortune. Nevertheless, it is an established fact that God is good to all men and He has compassion over all His creations.

It is sometimes difficult to reconcile the fact that terrible things happen to men and at the same time the Lord is good. The truth of the matter is that; there is no man, no matter how devoted he is to God, that will not have a share of His own ordeal in the land of the living. This is because the Lord uses most of these situations in our lives to remind us that earth is not our home and to establish our faith in Him through various miracles we experience on the account of our ordeals. Hence, irrespective of what you are passing through and what you will pass through be mindful of the fact that the Lord is good and the compassion the situation needs, will come from Him.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you at anytime had a terrible experience and latter discovered that it was a blessing in disguise?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I worship you because you are good in all situations of life and your mercy is available for me at all times in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Whatever you feel about life the fact still remains that God is good to all in every situation and He has compassion on all He has made!!!
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Have an Impressive Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › God Does Not Change II by jonatoye(op): 8:46am On Jul 19, 2018
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[19-07-2018]

Focus: God does not Change II

WORD FOR TODAY
The situation of a man's life cannot change God from who He is. Whatever your lot in the land of the living is, God remains God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob." (Malachi 3:6 NKJV)
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The fact that life is in two phases makes it very imperative for every man created by God to be strong in whatever times they are passing through. Like Job said shall we receive what is good and not bad. We must learn that the God of the day is still God of the night and He deserves our praises in all season.

Jesus came performing miraculous works in the lives of men, having great time but yet the time of darkness came over Him even as the Lord of all. It will be very difficult for some people to accept the fact that all men will not but experience evil days on earth because of lack of knowledge and experience or understanding.

Therefore, we must brace ourselves up to prepare for evil days and be mindful of God's promises at such times. David says he prepares my hand for war because that is the nature of the world we are. Irrespective of what happens to you, God is God. In the same locality where men are praising God, dancing and rejoicing; others are crying and weeping.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does God change?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I worship you because you do not change and you are God all by yourself in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The God you are eulogising when things appear to be working for you is still the same when things go contrary and otherwise!!!
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Have an Impressive Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › God Does Not Change by jonatoye(op): 8:58am On Jul 18, 2018
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[18-07-2018]

Focus: God does not Change

WORD FOR TODAY
The God we serve is an unchangeable God in all situations. He remains the same both in good and bad times of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob." (Malachi 3:6 NKJV)
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A man was appreciating God for His goodness in their lives by saying that he serves a God that does what he says. This is absolutely true. I paused to think about it and remembered that the same God made it clear to us that in this world we will see trouble but victory is assured.

The only issue with men is that we always forget the goodness of the Lord when things appear to be getting worse contrary to our expectations. As the Lord is doing great things in our lives we should be mindful that life is in two phases. There are people in terrible situation of life presently not because they are sinners but because such is life. Hence, in all situation, God is God and after Him there is no other.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does God change?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I worship you because you do not change and you are God all by yourself in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The situation in the life of a man can change but God remains unchanged and rules in all affairs of men!!!
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Have an Awesome Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › A Sober Opinion Of Ourselves by jonatoye(op): 9:22am On Jul 17, 2018
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[17-07-2018]

Focus: A Sober Opinion of Ourselves

WORD FOR TODAY
The best and the most useful man in the world is no more, no better, than what the free grace of God makes him everyday - Matthew Henry!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you." (Romans 12:3 NIV)
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We must take heed of having too great an opinion of ourselves or putting too high a valuation upon our own judgements, abilities, persons, performances. We must not be self-conceited, nor esteem too much our own wisdom and other attainments, not to think ourselves to be something.

When we are thinking of ourselves, we must remember to think not how we attained, as though our might and the power of our hand had gotten us what we have or what we have achieved; but to think how kind God has been to us, for it is He that give us the power to do anything that is good, and in Him is all our sufficiency.

There is no crime in believing that you can achieve great things by thinking big about yourself but if you must; it must be done humbling yourself before God who alone can help you to fulfill your dreams and desires.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What have we that we have not received?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Continue to help and make grace available for me in the journey of destiny in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
There is nothing you become by your effort alone and there is nothing you will become with your effort alone!!!
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Have a Gracious Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Measure Of Grace by jonatoye(op): 10:32am On Jul 16, 2018
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[16-07-2018]

Focus: Measure of Grace

WORD FOR TODAY
The will in every man wishes to accomplish all desires, however, we can only have achievements within the limit of the grace made available for us. Fingers can never be equal due to the fact that there is a measure of grace that will be made available for every individual's life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" Yet grace (God 's unmerited favor) was given to each of us individually [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ 's [rich and bounteous] gift." (Ephesian 4:7 AMP)
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Our experience in life will never be identical because we are created to fulfill specific purpose. Men sometimes, look at the life of other men and wonder why their own life is not like the life of those men in sight who appeared to be having a good life. In the actual sense, the difference between the lives of men is grace.

Solomon said, the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, neither is bread to the wise nor riches to men of intelligence and understanding nor favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all (Eccl 9:11). Therefore, it is not enough to be swift, strong, wise, rich, intelligent or skillful; all this will only be meaningful when grace is made available.

There is no competition in destiny, life is designed that a man should operate based on specific measure of grace at a point in time. When grace is made available for you at any point in time take your chances.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Why do you find it difficult to achieve some things despite all efforts put in place? Why have you achieved some things difficult for others with ease?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Make grace available for me in every aspect of my incapacitation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You cannot achieve beyond the measure of grace made available for you!!!
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Have a Graceful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Sell Whatever You Have by jonatoye(op): 7:39am On Jul 15, 2018
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[15-07-2018]

Focus: Sell Whatever You Have

WORD FOR TODAY
A man who truly have strong desire to please the Lord in his pilgrimage must come to the level of self-denial in various aspect of life. You cannot serve the Lord effectively if greater part of your life is attached to materialism (vanities of life)!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:21 NKJV)
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I heard of a man who finds it very difficult to sleep due to the fact that some of his trucks are yet to arrive even when several others are already parked. He was unable to sleep because certain percentage of his life is not with him. Jesus said; you cannot keep your heart away from where your treasure is.

The Lord does not want us to place our hearts on ephemeral things of this life. Therefore, He frowns at accumulating material possessions because the more things you gather the more attached your life will be to them and the less your consecration will be to God.

Hence, Jesus told the young rich man to detach himself from his riches by giving it out to the poor. The Lord is also speaking to you; that you must not be too attached to this life as your fleeting years go by. Only what you are able to save as treasure in heaven is what is truly your own. It will be increasingly difficult to please God as you should until you give yourself away to God and detach yourself from laying vanities.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How attached are you to vanities of this life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to give up everything hindering me from doing your will and fulfilling my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The more attached we are to laying vanities the more difficult it will be to taking the cross and following Jesus!!!
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Have an Inspired Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › The Snare Of Vain Glory by jonatoye(op): 9:11am On Jul 14, 2018
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[14-07-2018]

Focus: The Snare of Vain Glory

WORD FOR TODAY
Whoever lives to seek the glory of the world will surely sin against God. We are actually called to be faithful, not to seek our own glory!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. (1Timothy 6:9 NKJV)
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Vain glory, selfish ambition, and self-exaltation pervades the working environment perhaps more than any other traits. Some people do not struggle with diligence and industry because they are driven by their own selfish desires to be “successful.” Whatever you attain seeking vain glory will be empty and meaningless.

If you allow your ambitions to drive you, you will be easily tempted to sin in the most grievous ways. You will easily fall into the trap of getting what you want at any price. You can even be tempted to compromise your integrity and honesty as a Christian in order to attain fame, wealth, and power.

For a Christian, success is the faithful fulfillment of God’s will. Jesus’ work was successful because He humbled Himself before His Father and carried out His will with diligence and submission. He did not seek His own glory, but humbled Himself in the service of others. Put aside all worldly striving and ambition and humbly seek God’s glory instead of your own.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is your faithfulness, integrity and godly virtues still intact?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to honour you in all my pursuit and never to fall in the snare of vain glory in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The godly virtues in the life of a man remains intact until he falls in the trap of vain glory!!!
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Have a Refreshed Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Magnanimous Person by jonatoye(op): 10:38am On Jul 13, 2018
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Focus: The Magnanimous Person

WORD FOR TODAY
While the vain person is more concerned about receiving the praise of men than he is about living a truly praiseworthy life, the magnanimous person seeks to do good and live an honourable life, even if he is never noticed!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly." (Matthew 6:3-4 NKJV)
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A virtuous man will always have this confidence that even if no one on earth notices his righteous deeds, his heavenly Father sees and will reward him. Striving for greatness is at the heart of a virtue called "magnanimity," which means "greatness of soul." This is the virtue by which man pursues what is great and honourable in his life, even if it is difficult.

The magnanimous person pursues greatness in proportion to his ability. He humbly takes stock of all the gifts that God has given him and seeks to use them as best as he can. Magnanimity makes a man deem himself worthy of great things in consideration of the gifts he holds from God.

It is a virtue found in simple, small, ordinary people whose sincere desire to give the best of themselves is used by God to do extraordinary things.
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Question For Meditation:
+ When faced with choices in life, do you tend to pursue what is most noble — what will form you in excellence and benefit others most?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to live a truly praiseworthy life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The magnanimous person seeks to diligently follow the noble path of life!!!
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Have an Adorable Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Vain Person by jonatoye(op): 8:53am On Jul 12, 2018
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[12-07-2018]

Focus: The Vain Person

WORD FOR TODAY
A vain person is the one who is driven by his desire to receive praise from men. He is a hypocrite who is more worried about giving the impression that he does good deeds than actually doing good deeds for their own sake!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. (Matthew 6:2 NKJV)
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A vain person can be regarded as "hypocrite". It is used to describe someone who is concerned about projecting a certain character to his audience and pretending to be something he is not.

The vain person also is more likely to fall into divisive actions in his attempt to show he is not inferior to others in his intellect, will, speech, and deeds. They posses the intellectual vice of obstinacy: "by which a man is too much attached to his own opinion," such that he is unwilling to accept another opinion that might be better.

Their lifestyle encourge discord , which is an unwillingness to give up one's own will and concur with others. They engage in contention, whereby a man likes to be argumentative. They are disobedient to every godly principles just to ensure that they receive praises from men.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you a vain person?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I will live my entire life for the glory of your name in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A vain person is any man who live his life to seek vain glory!!!
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Have a Wonderful Thursday!!!

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