Wednesday, 18th September, 2013 CONCEPT OF DISTRACTION

Wednesday, 18th September, 2013

CONCEPT OF DISTRACTION

MEMORISE: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62)

READ: Luke 9:57-62


Distraction implies losing full focus on what you want to do or what you are doing and allow divided attention. One thing every human being cannot avoid is distractions. Distractions will surely emerge, whether in your school, office, home, on the street or in the church; distractions will surely knock at the door of your heart. In fact, you might be alone in a room with your phone, distractions will also knock at the door of your heart. Distraction is never a SIN, but yielding to it makes it a SIN.
You will notice in the Bible text that Jesus did not allow those who wanted to follow Him to go back to their homes, WHY? Because, they might be distracted by their family members.
You can't afford your wife, husband, children or extended family members to get you distracted. Therefore, you need to take your stand. Let them know you for who you are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 12:2 says "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God"

You don't get distracted until you lose your full focus. In order words, distractions don't come at a go, it comes gradually. Distractions work with your mind and heart. It is very easy for distractions to speak to your mind, so getting through into your mind gives effrontery to knock the door of your heart. It does not have power to open your heart, you are the only person that has the key.
Know this, that anybody who is already conformed to this world has already given the key of his/her heart to devil (author of distractions), thereby falling into divers of sin.

PRAY, MEDITATE & CAUTION

The reason most Christians get distracted is because of the absence of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit has a choice. If He sees you living in sin or self-righteousness and you call Him, He will not answer. The Holy Spirit is Holy, therefore He seeks a holy person to dwell in. In 1 Samuel 4:2-11, the wayward children of Eli, the prophet taught the Ark of God would save them, rather caused the enemy to slay them.

Another reason most christians are falling into distractions is a BLUNT PRAYER life. Don't think being born-again makes your life battle-free. Immediately you give your life to Christ, you create a war between yourself and the devil because you have said "Bye-bye" to his kingdom; he will make sure you are back to his kingdom. Therefore you need a very strong prayer life. Praying without the accurate understanding of the word of God is like fetching water inside a basket; there will be no result.

Another reason most Christians fall into distractions is because they don't MEDITATE on the word of God (Bible). I always say that revelations are mostly revealed in the place of meditating on the word of God. When you meditate on the word of God, you digest it, when you digest it, it gives you power to face any form of distraction.

Lastly, another reason is CAUTION. Be very cautious of where you go, whom you associate with, the song you listen to and the video you watch (what you see). Many Christians have sold out their destiny to the devil just because of listening, singing and having a place for world songs in their heart.

BEWARE OF DISTRACTIONS!

YIELDING TO DISTRACTION IS AN ACT OF SELLING YOUR DESTINY TO THE DEVIL.

JESUS IS CALLING YOU!


SHALOM

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Tuesday, 17th September. 2013 WAIT PATIENTLY

Tuesday, 17th September. 2013

WAIT PATIENTLY

MEMORISE: "I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry." (Psalm 40:1).

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

There are endless lessons to learn from the life of David. He stood out for one unique quality. In spite of his status, he enjoys praising God even in distress. David understood the CONCEPT OF WAITING. To wait does not mean to relax. A young man who is searching for a future partner is expected to wait patiently, however does not mean he should sit back but rather be sensitive to the voice of God. WAITING means don't fight, don't ask me anything, don't raise any petition, rather acknowledge me, praise me, worship me, thank me for what I have done, what I am doing and what I will do.

David said he waited patiently, meaning that he continued in praising, thanking, worshipping and acknowledging God until He inclined unto him. "......and heard my cry". CRYING does not only denotes bitterness of heart, but signifies the intensity of praises, worship , acknowledgement and thanksgiving offered unto God. "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." (Exodus 14:14). When God asks you to HOLD YOUR PEACE, He is simply telling you to WAIT. In the same vein, the one who is telling you to WAIT has something in mind and that aim is to fight for you. So, when you hear God speak to you in such manner, all you have to do is just to praise him continuously.

In 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, you will see how a little congregation defeated about three nations. HOW? "And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever." (2 Chronicles 20:21). When you pray, God will send angels to deliver blessings to you but when you praise and worship God intensely, in spirit and truth, God arises from His throne and take charge Himself. Take Paul and Silas for an example.

This month, please make sure you praise, worship and thank God all through. I convincingly believe that something beyond human reasoning will locate me and you in Jesus name

ACTION POINT: Separate at least 30mins or 1hr to render quality praises, worship and thanksgiving to GOD ALMIGHTY in this month

Monday, 16th September, 2013 REMEMBER NOW AND ALWAYS

Monday, 16th September, 2013

REMEMBER NOW AND ALWAYS

Memorize: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; (Ecclesiastes  12:1)

READ: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

The foundation of marriage is based on love. This simply means that if you do not love your partner and vice-versa, your marriage cannot work. Couples-to-be are always eager to witness the day of thier wedding ceremony. In the course of their preparation, the Wife-to-be never forgets the husband-to-be and vice-versa. They cannot do without talking about the wedding ceremony in a day. Also, in the same vein, if the president of your country demands your presence at a dinner organized at the Aso-rock (NIGERIA) or White house (United State of America) and he Promises to sponsor your trip, you can never in a moment forget such, you will be careful of whatever/whoever that will hinder you from attending the dinner.

Beloved, here is a good news, though not strange but it is ever NEW. We are called to live forever in joy, peace, divine health,etc with the King of kings and the Lord of lords (Jesus Christ) in Heavens. There are requirements for those who wish to live forever with the creator of Heavens and Earth. Galatians 5:19-21 enlists the attitudes of those who will never be allowed in Heavens while the same Galatians 5:22-23 also enlists the attitudes of those who will be welcome in Heavens. So, it should be paramount in our mind/heart to live up to the requirements laid down by the Most High God.
Therefore, according to Ecclesiastes 12:1, we are expected to always remember our creator right from our youths. Also, according to Ecclesiastes 12:13, we are expected to FEAR GOD and KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. Stop unnecessary/Godly discussion and pick up a discussion that will affect your life positively and keep Heavens requirements in your mind.

DON'T STOP THINKING, TALKING AND ACTING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF HEAVENS. I PRAY, THAT YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND IN JESUS CHRIST THE UNFAILING NAME.

KEY POINT: It will be quite disastrous to those who will be left behind. This is the reason we must at all times remember and live according to the commandment of God.

SUNDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2013 YOU & "YOU" - CHOOSE THE ONE TO FOLLOW

YOU & "YOU" - CHOOSE THE ONE TO FOLLOW

MEMORISE: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Romans 12:2).

READ: Romans 12:1-2

It is very important that you know who is inside of you because for you to have a glimpse of any success or achievement
in life, you need to know who is inside if you. Who is in you determines. Who you are and what you do. What you do determines your success/achievement.
Your achievement determines your
future and your future determines your footprint. Your footprint determines the success of the next generation coming after you.
The "YOU" in you is invisible, however manifests in you. In order word, it is a SPIRIT. You are a correct figure of what is in you. No one lives outside the real "YOU". The "YOU" is your MINDSET.
WHAT KIND OF PERCEPTION do you have as regard your career, relationship, marriage, jobs, church, riches, wealth, etc People have different concluded
perception on different issues of life which in return is dictating and affecting their life. Some believe that only ladies who can use their body to get what they
want or need are employed in banks, oil company, etc some ladies would say "All men are the same", so they treat every man that comes their way equally. Roman 12vs2 tells us to RENEW our
mind. THE MINDSET OF A MAN MAKES HIM~Ebenezer
There are three "YOU" - the body, spirit and soul. BODY (flesh) and SPIRIT controls the mindset of a man. To whom the SOUL is subjected to determines the mindset a man. The BODY and SPIRIT are always antagonizing each other. However, Romans 8vs16 says that the Spirit itself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God. OUR SPIRIT means OUR MINDSET! The body (flesh) always
negates the spirit. The soul doesn't
have any option; it subjects to
whichever is available. "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the
flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. " (John 6:63).
If you listen to the flesh, it will only give you temporal reward which may lead to death and gnashing of teeth in hell but obeying the Holy Spirit gives you life and eternal reward. Galatians 5vs17-21 list out the works of the flesh and Galatians 5vs22-23 enlists the fruit of the Spirit. Devils speaks the flesh but God controls and speaks to the Spirit.

CHOOSE THE ONE TO FOLLOW!

SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2013 SECRET OF ANSWERED PRAYERS

SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2013

SECRET OF ANSWERED PRAYER

READ: Acts 16:22-36

Everybody prays. Either short or long prayer. Either sitting down, standing or while walking. The fact remains that everybody prays. The very key thing to quick answered prayer is understanding the concept of prayer. As we know, that prayer is a communication between God and man.
It is a blank cheque when God says "Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty thing which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33vs3).
Every believer counts on this promise without understanding how it works. The one who said when you call on Him, He would answer and show you great
and mighty things you don't know also said in Proverb 15:8 that "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord". Both the wicked and the righteous are God's creatures but their rights before God is absolutely different
from each other. God respects the prayer of His children.
If you have some requests unanswered, it might be your name has been cancelled from HIS book, so look at your life and make amends.

QUALITIES OF SONS & DAUGHTERS OF GOD

1. HOLINESS: They live a blameless life.
Though they are sinners but quickly
repented from their sins. This also
entails running away from every lust of
the flesh (Galatians 5:17-21) and
embracing the fruits of the spirit as we
have in Galatians 5:22-23

2. GIVING CHEERFULLY &
WHOLEHEARTEDLY: Make sure that
when you give, you give willingly and
cheerfully. Give to men and women of
God. Give to the less privilege. It is not
necessary someone asks before you
give. Give for your own benefit. Give
and not expect anything in return. Give
because it is a commandment from
God. Give because it is a way to Open
Heavens.

3. LOVE: Love your enemies. Show love
to everyone around you. LOVE is very
deep. Ask Holy Spirit to reveal to you
the concept of LOVE.

4. FAITH: But without faith it is
impossible to please him: for he that
cometh to God must believe that he is,
and that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)
No matter how terrible a situation may
be, never doubt the potency on God.
Act in FAITH, not in FEAR!
Jesus is the author of FAITH
Satan is the author of FEAR
Another secret of answered prayers is
giving true praises and thanksgiving to
God. If you praise God, He arises from
His throne. True praises move God's
throne, so when He arises, every
problem is solved, closed doors are
opened, barreness turns to fruitfulness,
dry lands are filled with waters. Lack
turns to abundance, all because HE
arises from His throne. When lifts His
legs, as we know that the earth is His
footstool, all your adversaries are in
soup. As you praise God, God will arise
for you and you will hold your peace

ACTION POINT:
Always praise God with the
understanding of every lyrics and praise
Him wholeheartedly

Friday, 13th September, 2013 BEWARE!

Friday, 13th September, 2013

BEWARE!!!

MEMORISE: "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14).

READ: Romans 12:1-2

The word "UNBELIEVERS" is a plural noun and it is personified.
Unbelievers are generally known as those who are not living in Christ. God loves sinners but hate sins. Those things that do not agree with God's WILL are known as unbelievers. Man was created pure, but unbelieving spirit entered into man and made man UNBELIEVERS. What do we do?
Since man is prone to unbelieving spirit (devil), God has to send His
spirit into Virgin Mary and she became pregnant even as a virgin and the name of the child was called Jesus Christ. Don't forget that this is GOD on earth! Jesus Christ came to the world to reconcile man back to God. At the ascension of Jesus Christ, He said He would send a COMFORTER (HOLY SPIRIT - Opposition to the UNBELIEVING spirit) that will
replace the unbelieving spirit. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that
believe on his name:" (John 1:12). We must beware of unbelieving spirit. In the same vein, we must accommodate (show love) to those who possess unbelieving spirit commonly called unbelievers.
Christ died not for the holy ones but for the unbelievers.Unbelieving spirit is an unbeliever. To only those who receive and work in His ways are given power to become heirs of God. In other word, you. Can command headache to leave and it will hastenly obey; you can command sickness or disease to leave and it will not wait a second; you can call out a declared and undeclared dead man/woman from the grave to life and instantly the heavens will back you up because since the grave could not hold Jesus Christ captive, it will surely be impossible to hold you or anyone surrounding you captive due to the power of Christ you possess. I pray for someone here, as you live by Christ's word, Heaven will honour every part of your body and every word you say in Jesus name. Romans 12vs2 tells us to renew our mind that we may be transformed.
Beware of what goes into your mind lest it be polluted. Beware of
unfriendly friends lest you be deformed instead. Beware of predators like lies, lust, etc

KEY POINT/PRAYER: It is very expedient as a child of God to operate in the power that Christ did operated. Take your stand! It's in you!
Father, please have mercy on me, purge and cleanse me with your blood, the blood of Jesus Christ snd release the power to make exploit for you on me now in Jesus name

THURSDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2013 GET IT RIGHT IN PRAYER

Thursday, 12th September, 2013

Memorise: Call unto me and I will answer thee and show you great and mighty things which thou knoweth not.

READ: Jeremiah 33vs1-3

One of the greatest challenges of man toward calling on God (prayer) is praying in a usual way/channel. It has been discovered that some people would pray and they would neither receive answer nor hear from God as though they have right motive, still they neither receive answers nor revelation as regard their prayers. This spiritual or psychological ailment had taken many into the snare of the devil due to impatience and ignorance of right methods of prayer.
HOW TO ENTICE GOD IN PRAYER?
RECOGNIZING YOUR FOOLISHNESS AND WEAKNESS
In the earthly days of Jesus Christ, some people who recognise Him as the son of God would go to Him and He would meet their needs.
There was a man in Luke 19vs1-27 called Zacchaeus, a tax collector. A tax collector is known to be very rich those years. Luke 19vs2 tells us that he was a chief among publicans and very rich. However, as rich and wealthy as Zacchaeus was, when he saw the King of kings (JESUS CHRIST) passing he had to turn foolish by climbing a tree in order to see Jesus Christ. Don't forget that as a tax master, he could control the crowd around him so as to see Jesus Christ, but he forgot his personality in order to gain what he wanted. Do you want to turn stupid for God that you may obtain your request or you want to continue the same way you have been doing things with no result?
In this manner on the other hand, many people talk to God showing their personality before God. Some rich/wealthy men would be guiding their expensive attire and shoes lest it gets stained while praying, forgeting that God can empty their riches/wealth in a minute.
Always forget your personality when praying. Appear to God as a weak vessel so that He can release His strength to you. Appear also to Him as a fool so that you  can possess that divine wisdom.
GODLY WORSHIP
Many people are ignorant of the fact that worship is another way through we can enjoy the undeserved grace. Worship is the best way to provoke God's attention. I mean true worship! True worship emanates from a sincere admiration of the greatness of God. God honours a devoted worship more than prayers.
In worship, you don't need to write out prayer points. Just spend quality time in true worship and see what will happen shortly after. TRUE worship is a SINLESS and DEVOTED worship.
I pray for you in the name that is above every other name, every power holding you down and every veil covering your spiritual sight so as not to see and take the right step shall be destroyed in the authoritative name of JESUS CHRIST.

ACTION POINT: Spend at least 45 minutes in TRUE worship and check in three days what God will do in your life.