@Alwaystrue ,
I support that but I'll suggest that the summary,addition or the cogent lesson should be in another post ,after the normal word for today .

Thanks Odunharry for the update .....God may strengthens us to keep this thread alive throughout this year in Jesus name......

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Happy new year to you too . We've not seen Alwaystrue for a while nowww .....

Today is the last day in this year .Let us spend it wisely by worshipping and appreciating Him for what God has done for us !

31 DECEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

Expect Great Things from God

‘…Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.’

1 Samuel 7:12

31 Dec 2013

The Bible says, ‘Then Samuel took a stone…and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.’’’ As you end this year and look back, what do you see? Monuments to failure? Wasted opportunities? When it comes to your failures, God says, ‘I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins’ (Isaiah 43:25 KJV). When it comes to your wasted opportunities, God says, ‘I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…’ (Joel 2:25 NKJV). A wise man said, ‘If we do not learn from the past we are doomed to repeat it.’ It’s okay to look back and learn, but if you drive looking in the rearview mirror, you’ll end up in a ditch. Whether good or bad, don’t get stuck in the past. ‘Say not thou, “What is the cause that the former days were better than these?” for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this’ (Ecclesiastes 7:10 KJV). One of the dangers of growing old is that you become more excited about the past than you are about the future. A lady wrote to a newspaper editor and said, ‘Your newspaper is not as good as it used to be.’ He wrote back and quipped, ‘It never has been.’ God says, ‘I know the plans I have for you…they are plans for good…’ (Jeremiah 29:11 TLB). God has a plan for you this coming year. So, ‘hats off to the past and coats off to the future!’ Roll up your sleeves, go to work, and expect great things from God.

Job 40-42, Mt 3:1-12, Ps 116 , Ecc 12:13-14

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

NEW YEAR’S EVE

The dream of HOPE 2014 is to see our nation changed by the love of God.  What would happen if people were to see the Church as the Bible teaches it to be – reflecting the love and passion of God?  Thank God for the many HOPE prayer events this New Year.  Pray that God’s Spirit will inspire every believer and every church to be committed to looking outwards, meeting the needs of their communities.

Just a day to go in this year . It calls for sober reflection of actions we took during the year and how those actions affected our walk with Him . We need to drop some luggages that will affect our relationship with Him in the coming year and embrace a closer walk with Him ...........

Odunharry,

As agreed ,we'll expect you to create another thread for this devotion on Wednesday . The title can be like "THE WORD FOR TODAY ,2014 . A DAILY DEVOTION "

Please note that Alwaystrue or I will have no choice than to create the thread if we did not see anything by 12noon on that day . Happy birthday in advance once more ......May the year usher in beautiful and wonderful things for u in Jesus name !

30 DECEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

Prepare for Attack (4)

‘…What saith my Lord unto his servant?’

Joshua 5:14

30 December 2013

Some issues are so crucial that until you have resolved them you cannot move forward or enjoy God’s blessing in your life. Joshua faced such an issue when he stood before the towering walls of Jericho, the strongest city in the Promised Land and the first that had to be conquered. We read: ‘…When Joshua was by Jericho…he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, there stood a man…with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua…said unto him, “Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?” And he said, “Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, “What saith my lord unto his servant?” And the captain of the Lord’s host said unto Joshua, “Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy.” And Joshua did so’ (vv. 13-15 KJV). So, what is your Jericho? What’s the one big battle you must win in order to fulfil what God has planned for your life? Some battles can only be won on your knees. Before His victory at the cross, Christ, Who is our example, spent His hardest night in Gethsemane praying, ‘…Not my will, but Thine, be done’ (Luke 22:42 KJV). Are you intimidated by the size of the challenge? Do you think you don’t have what it takes? Does it feel like you have been going round in circles and getting nowhere? Take time out. Get alone with God, and stay in His presence until He gives you His plan. Then say yes to it, and He will empower you.

Job 38-39, Mt 2:16-23, Ps 139:13-24 , Ecc 11:7-10

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

RECOVERY OF SIGHT

Jesus was moved with compassion many times.  He healed those who were physically blind and those who were spiritually blind.  There is hope for all.  Gracious God, give us confidence to trust in Your power.  We ask that Your Church will recover the gift of praying for healing – spiritual, emotional and physical.  We ask that many people will find healing in the name of Jesus.  Bless the many prayer healing ministries working across our ..

Merry xmas Alwaystrue and Odunharry ! May the new year coming be our year of celebration in Jesus name ...

@Odunharry ,

Happy birthday in advance .we'll grant your wish of creating the thread for 2014 and doing the first update for the year in as much you do so before 12 noon .

@Alwaystrue ,

You omitted sunday's update and you did today's update since yesterday . Are you using their book noww ? I've not been able to get a copy since intercontinental bank had issues with CBN .....

Have a wonderful week ahead !

Thanks Odunharry and Alwaystrue for the updates.....As the year draws to a close ,it's time to appreciate God for His faithful and protection over us ,indeed He's been a good God !

I was thinking ,should we create another thread in 2014 or continue from here ? I believe creating another thread will be better .

Alwaystrue ,

I've been checking their site since because the update of today's message is yet to be uploaded......

Odunharry,

I've been around oh .....Just that Alwaystrue always beat me in updating this thread . God bless her real good !

We honestly cannot rush Him !

@Allwaystrue ,
Thanks for your response . It was deep,insightful and on points ? By the ways,are you a pastor (mrs) or (miss)?

From this word for today ,I can't help but think if having back up plan or plan B is having a doubting mind ?

most times in our lives,we tend to plan for the exigencies like if I don't get married this year,I'll go for my masters or if I don't get admission next year,I'll learn a trade ...... Does that mean individual with thoughts and plans like that are double minded ?

@Alwaystrue,

Yeah,as believers ,we are so quick to attribute every problems and persecutions to devil not knowing that these come as a result of our failing and disobeying God or a test of our faith . May we be sensitive to His leading and Spirit in our lives !

Thanks for the update Alwaystrue .......You've stayed true and committed to this thread !

He touched me and I'm made whole !

I see the mighty hands of God doing wonders in my life ,I see the enemies of my life fallen and defeated and I see God taking me to the next higher level in this new month ......

Happy new month folks !

Amen ....

31 OCTOBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GOD’S PLAN FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

‘…He sought his God…And so he prospered.’

2 Chronicles 31:21

31 October 2013

The conditions in our country today are similar to those in ancient Israel. In spite of all God’s blessings, the people had turned their back on Him. So when Hezekiah, a man of integrity, came to the throne, he set his heart on restoring God to His rightful position of leadership in the land. Notice four things he did: 1) He reopened the doors of God’s house and called the people to repent and return to the Lord. 2) He challenged the corruption and carnality which had become a way of life even among leaders and ministers of the Lord. His words were strong: ‘…Sanctify the house of the Lord God of your fathers, and carry out the rubbish from the holy place’ (2 Chronicles 29:5 NKJV). Can you see a parallel to the day in which we live? 3) He reestablished the supremacy of God’s Word. ‘…they went in to purify the temple of the Lord…following the word of the Lord’ (2 Chronicles 29:15 NIV). Pastor, a Sunday morning sermon alone won’t cut it; you need to get your people into God’s Word every day. 4) He called the people to worship God. It was an amazing scene. ‘The whole assembly bowed in worship, while the singers sang and the trumpeters played. All this continued until the sacrifice of the burnt offering was completed’ (2 Chronicles 29:28 NIV). Scholars estimate that for over three hours the entire nation stood in God’s presence and worshipped Him. Did God bless Hezekiah’s efforts? ‘In everything that he undertook…he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.’ And that’s God’s plan for spiritual renewal!

Deut 18:9-18, Dan 2 , Is 47:5–15 , Acts 16:16-34

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

NATIONAL NEEDS

“Street Pastors is a large national organization /ministry that is broken down into small local groups of Street Pastors.  Each local area should have its own prayer support, but the ministry as a whole has its separate prayer needs.  Pray for funding sources to keep Street Pastors’ work viable and secure.  Pray for strength, vision and protection for the national team.  Pray for good communication between the national organisation and its ...

@Odunharry,

Thanks for the update and may your healing be permanent in Jesus name !

Thanks Alwaystrue !

By strength shall no man prevail . Samson relied only on his inborn natural strength ,no wonder he falled under the laps of Delilah and could not fully achieve the agenda of God for his life ....

A prayerless christian is a powerless christian !

22 OCTOBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

SAMSON AND JOSEPH (1)

‘These things happened to them as examples…for us…’

1 Corinthians 10:11

22 October 2013

Samson was a loser, Joseph was a winner. Samson had everything going for him. He was the product of a miracle birth, raised by godly parents, and given supernatural strength. Yet he failed miserably. Why? 1) He did not pray. The only time we read of Samson praying is when he was in trouble. Sound familiar? If you conduct a post-mortem on your biggest failures, somewhere in the wreckage you’ll find that you’ve forsaken the place of prayer. You can’t run your car on an empty tank, work on an empty stomach, or pay bills with an empty current account. And you can’t live a victorious Christian life without daily prayer. 2) He refused to live by God’s Word. When confronted by his parents over marrying the wrong woman, Samson told them, ‘…She pleaseth me well’ (Judges 14:3 KJV). When you’re led by sentiment rather than Scripture, you’re heading for trouble. One of the best definitions of ‘disobedience’ is ‘incomplete obedience.’ You can’t pick which Scriptures you want to live by and turn a blind eye to the rest! 3) He had the wrong spirit. While Joseph extended forgiveness to those who’d harmed him, Samson prayed for revenge. Any time you give in to resentment you’re allowing someone other than God to dictate your actions, and you end up suffering even more. 4) He was motivated by greed. Consorting with the Philistines, he placed a bet with thirty of them, saying, ‘If you can’t tell me the answer, you must give me… thirty sets of clothes (Judges 14:13 NIV). You say, ‘What’s the point?’ If it could happen to Samson, it could happen to you!

 

Is 1-3, Jn 5:16-30, Ps 15 , Prov 27:10-12

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

CHRISTIAN PREGNANCY CENTRES

Pray for Christian pregnancy centres and telephone helplines, that they would be effective in reaching mothers considering abortion, in helping those who have suffered abortion and in supporting those who have chosen not to abort, even though they face difficult circumstances.  Pray for sufficient financial resources and volunteers to sustain Christian pregnancy centres.  Pray too for wisdom and guidance for groups who work for political change and better education ...

21 OCTOBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WHOSE ‘REPORT’ WILL YOU BELIEVE?

‘Who has believed our report?...’

Isaiah 53:1

21 October 2013

An oil spill pollutes the Gulf of Mexico, devastating marine life and the livelihood of millions of people. Day after day we watch it on TV, in real time. An earthquake hits Haiti, 200,000 die, and the world’s poorest people are left hungry and homeless. An American-born terrorist flies home from an Al Qaeda training camp with a bomb in his underwear and tries to destroy not only the plane, but much of Detroit. Bankers, car makers and oil executives we trusted questioned by Parliamentary committees say they have no idea how we got into this mess. The reports keep coming 24/7. Talking heads in the media milk each moment and sensationalise each event because it increases their ratings, sells advertising and makes money. Indeed, some of the news reporters have become celebrities. Fear sells! It’s a major industry. Paradoxically, we are both the most prosperous generation in history, and the most fearful one too. In the past you had to get your daily dose of anxiety from the evening news; today you get it around the clock on your Blackberry and iPad. Now you can’t bury your head in the sand. But if you’re not selective in what you listen to, you can lose your peace of mind. God knows this, so His Word asks, ‘Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’ In Scripture, the ‘arm of the Lord’ speaks of His power to deliver and His providential care over every event in our lives. So whose report are you going to listen to, internalise, and respond to?

Ex 39-40, Jn 5:1-15, Ps 41 , Prov 27:7-9

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

CHRISTIAN PREGNANCY CENTRES

Pray for Christian pregnancy centres and telephone helplines, that they would be effective in reaching mothers considering abortion, in helping those who have suffered abortion and in supporting those who have chosen not to abort, even though they face difficult circumstances.  Pray for sufficient financial resources and volunteers to sustain Christian pregnancy centres.  Pray too for wisdom and guidance for groups who work for political change and better education ...

Thanks Alwaystrue for keeping the thread alive !

Forgiveness is not for the other people,forgiveness is for you because when you refuse to forgive ,you give the other person power over you to make you bitter,angry and sad .....

Thanks Alwaystrue for the updates ......How was your sunday service today ?

Odunharry,

Thank God for the success of your surgery . I declare upon your life that the affliction of that sickness,disease and infirmities shall not rise the second time in Jesus name .......amen .

It is well with you brother !

9 OCTOBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

JOB’S CREED (1)

‘I know that my Redeemer lives…’

Job 19:25

9 October 2013

The patriarch Job survived boils, bankruptcy and bereavement and came out with his faith intact. Let’s look at the creed he lived by: 1) ‘I know.’ When you can say, ‘I know,’ you’re an exclamation point in a world of question marks. Job didn’t say, ‘I have been told.’ What he knew about God, he knew through experience and personal revelation. Is such a life possible? Yes, ‘You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things’ (1 John 2:20 NKJV). You can ‘know’ things about God in your heart that you can’t fully understand or explain. Why? Because they’re spiritually discerned. 2) ‘That my Redeemer lives.’ Though Christ was not yet born, Job caught a glimpse of our pre-existent Redeemer whom Scripture describes as ‘…the Ancient of Days…’ (Daniel 7:22 NKJV); the One Micah referred to ‘…whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting’ (Micah 5:2 NKJV). He existed before He was born, and He outlived His pallbearers. Paul says, ‘…He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich’ (2 Corinthians 8:9 NKJV). 3) ‘And that He shall stand at last on the earth.’ Job saw what Zechariah the prophet saw: ‘In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives…’ (Zechariah 14:4 NKJV).The truth is, the first time Jesus came, He came to save. The next time He comes, He comes to reign. His first coming was to be our Redeemer; His second coming is to usher in His rule as King of Kings. ‘Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ’ (Titus 2:13 NKJV). 

Ex 10-12, Jn 1:29-42, Ps 29 , Prov 26:4-6

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

FOOD PRICES

There is enough food for everyone, but in the poorest countries people often need to spend up to 75% of their wages on food, because prices are so high at present.  Let’s pray that our global food markets will stabilise, and that greed and insider-dealing will be eradicated, so that prices can be kept as low as possible.  Let’s pray that governments will find sustainable ways to help the poorest people to afford all that they need.