26
Apr '20
Power Belongs To God!
26
Apr '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR APRIL 26 – MAY 2, 2020
MEDITATION OF THE WEEK: POWER BELONGS TO GOD!
MEDITATION OF THE WEEK: POWER BELONGS TO GOD!
Job 11:7-10 (AMP) states: “Can you find out the deep things of God, or can you by searching find out the limits of the Almighty [explore His depths, ascend to His heights, extend to His breadths, and comprehend His infinite perfection]? 8 His wisdom is as high as the heights of heaven! What can you do? It is deeper than Sheol (the place of the dead)! What can you know? 9 Longer in measure [and scope] is it than the earth, and broader than the sea. 10 If [God] sweeps in and arrests and calls into judgment, who can hinder Him? [If He is against a man, who shall call Him to account for it?”
Sunday 26 Psalm 147
Monday 27 1 Chronicles 29
Tuesday 28 1 Kings 8
Wednesday 29 Ezekiel 36
Thursday 30 Job 26
Friday 1 Romans 11
Saturday 2 Jeremiah 23
Monday 27 1 Chronicles 29
Tuesday 28 1 Kings 8
Wednesday 29 Ezekiel 36
Thursday 30 Job 26
Friday 1 Romans 11
Saturday 2 Jeremiah 23
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 26 GOD’S POWER IS ABSOLUTE! “Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his
understanding is beyond measure. 6 The LORD lifts up the humble; he casts the
wicked to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our
God on the lyre…12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! 13 For
he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.”
Psalm 147 5-13 (ESV)
understanding is beyond measure. 6 The LORD lifts up the humble; he casts the
wicked to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our
God on the lyre…12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! 13 For
he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.”
Psalm 147 5-13 (ESV)
MONDAY 27 GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO THE GLORIOUS NAME OF THE LORD, YOUR
GOD! 11 “Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the
victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine;
thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both
riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is
power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength
unto all. 13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious
name.”
1 Chron 29 11-13 (KJV)
GOD! 11 “Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the
victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine;
thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both
riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is
power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength
unto all. 13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious
name.”
1 Chron 29 11-13 (KJV)
TUESDAY 28 GOD ALONE IS GOD AND THERE IS NO OTHER—HE IS THE ALL-WISE, ALLPOWERFUL GOD:
56 “Praise the LORD who has given rest to his people Israel, just
as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave
through his servant Moses. 57 May the LORD our God be with us as he was with
our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us…59 And may these words
that I have prayed in the presence of the LORD be before him constantly, day
and night, so that the LORD our God may give justice to me and to his people
Israel, according to each day’s needs. 60 Then people all over the earth will know
that the LORD alone is God and there is no other. 61 And may you be completely
faithful to the LORD our God. May you always obey his decrees and commands,
just as you are doing today.”
1 Kings 8 56-61 (NLT)
56 “Praise the LORD who has given rest to his people Israel, just
as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave
through his servant Moses. 57 May the LORD our God be with us as he was with
our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us…59 And may these words
that I have prayed in the presence of the LORD be before him constantly, day
and night, so that the LORD our God may give justice to me and to his people
Israel, according to each day’s needs. 60 Then people all over the earth will know
that the LORD alone is God and there is no other. 61 And may you be completely
faithful to the LORD our God. May you always obey his decrees and commands,
just as you are doing today.”
1 Kings 8 56-61 (NLT)
WEDNESDAY 29 THE POWER OF GOD CAN CHANGE THE HEART OF EVERY MAN!
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you
your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27And I will put my Spirit in
you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” Let’s
pray for the body of Christ to be built up strong in faith; pray for all our unsaved
loved ones as well as the nations of this world!
Ezekiel 36 26-27 (NIV)
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you
your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27And I will put my Spirit in
you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” Let’s
pray for the body of Christ to be built up strong in faith; pray for all our unsaved
loved ones as well as the nations of this world!
Ezekiel 36 26-27 (NIV)
THURSDAY 30 THE GREATNESS OF GOD IS UNFATHOMABLE, WHO CAN COMPARE TO HIS
LIMITLESS POWER? “
5 The spirits of the dead tremble underneath the waters
and their inhabitants… 14Yet these are just the fringes of His ways [mere
samples of His power], The faintest whisper of His voice! who can contemplate
the thunder of His [full] mighty power?”
Job 26 5-14 (AMP)
LIMITLESS POWER? “
5 The spirits of the dead tremble underneath the waters
and their inhabitants… 14Yet these are just the fringes of His ways [mere
samples of His power], The faintest whisper of His voice! who can contemplate
the thunder of His [full] mighty power?”
Job 26 5-14 (AMP)
FRIDAY 1 EVERYTHING THAT EXISTS, EXISTS BY GOD’S POWER! 33Oh, how great are
God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to
understand his decisions and his ways! 34 For who can know the LORD’s
thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? 35And who has given him so
much that he needs to pay it back? 36 For everything comes from him and exists
by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Romans 11 33-36 (NLT)
God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to
understand his decisions and his ways! 34 For who can know the LORD’s
thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? 35And who has given him so
much that he needs to pay it back? 36 For everything comes from him and exists
by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Romans 11 33-36 (NLT)
SATURDAY 2 IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE ALMIGHTY, ALL-POWERFUL GOD?
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the LORD, “When I will raise
up for David a righteous Branch; and He will reign as King and act wisely and will
do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land. “6
In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely; now this is His name by
which He will be called; ‘The LORD Our Righteousness.”
Jeremiah 23 5-6 (AMP)
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the LORD, “When I will raise
up for David a righteous Branch; and He will reign as King and act wisely and will
do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land. “6
In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely; now this is His name by
which He will be called; ‘The LORD Our Righteousness.”
Jeremiah 23 5-6 (AMP)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: 1 Peter 5:11-13 ( VOICE) says: “ For all power belongs to God, now and forever. Amen.”
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Apr '20
Powerful Names of the Most-High God! Part 2
19
Apr '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR APRIL 19-25, 2020
MEDITATION: POWERFUL NAMES OF THE MOST-HIGH GOD!
MEDITATION: POWERFUL NAMES OF THE MOST-HIGH GOD!
The Most-High, All Sufficient-All knowing One, Master, Lord of Peace, Jehovah, the Provider; the Great I AM…He is the Almighty God, who knows every person by name and nature! Should we not also know him by his name and nature and reverence him accordingly?
Leviticus 22:32 (NLT) says: “Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy.”
Exodus 20:7 (AMP) says: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the LORD will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power]”
Sunday 19 Exodus 17
Monday 20 Revelation 1
Tuesday 21 Isaiah 54
Wednesday 22 Psalm 9
Thursday 23 Philippians 2
Friday 24 Jeremiah 23
Saturday 25 Hebrews 1
Monday 20 Revelation 1
Tuesday 21 Isaiah 54
Wednesday 22 Psalm 9
Thursday 23 Philippians 2
Friday 24 Jeremiah 23
Saturday 25 Hebrews 1
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 19
EL ELYON (The Most-High God)
Elyon literally means “Most High” and is used quite substantively throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words are combined – El Elyon – it can be translated as “the most exalted God”
“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.”
“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 57:2 (NLT)
Genesis 14 Vs 18-19(NIV)
EL ELYON (The Most-High God)
Elyon literally means “Most High” and is used quite substantively throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words are combined – El Elyon – it can be translated as “the most exalted God”
“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.”
“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 57:2 (NLT)
Genesis 14 Vs 18-19(NIV)
MONDAY 20
JEHOVAH RAPHA (The Lord who Heals)
Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning “to be” or “to exist.” It also suggests “to become” or specifically “to become known” – this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Rapha (râpâ’) means “to restore”, “to heal” or “to make healthful” in Hebrew. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Rapha – it can be translated as “Jehovah Who Heals;”
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Exodus 15 Vs 26 (KJV)
JEHOVAH RAPHA (The Lord who Heals)
Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning “to be” or “to exist.” It also suggests “to become” or specifically “to become known” – this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Rapha (râpâ’) means “to restore”, “to heal” or “to make healthful” in Hebrew. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Rapha – it can be translated as “Jehovah Who Heals;”
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Exodus 15 Vs 26 (KJV)
TUESDAY 21
EL OLAM (The Everlasting God; the God of Eternity; the God of Ancient Days)
El is another name that is translated as “God” and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God’s character. Olam derives from the root word ‘lm (which means “eternity”). Olam literally means “forever,” “eternity,” or “everlasting”. When the two words are combined – El Olam – it can be translated as “The Eternal God;”
“And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.” Genesis 21 Vs 31 (NIV)
EL OLAM (The Everlasting God; the God of Eternity; the God of Ancient Days)
El is another name that is translated as “God” and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God’s character. Olam derives from the root word ‘lm (which means “eternity”). Olam literally means “forever,” “eternity,” or “everlasting”. When the two words are combined – El Olam – it can be translated as “The Eternal God;”
“And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.” Genesis 21 Vs 31 (NIV)
WEDNESDAY 22
JEHOVAH SHAMMAH (The Lord is There)
Shammah is derived from the Hebrew word sham, which can be translated as “there.” Jehovah Shammah is a symbolic name for the earthly Jerusalem. The name indicates that God has not abandoned Jerusalem, leaving it in ruins, but that there will be a restoration.
“It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.” Prayer has no distance—God is Omnipresent. Pray for the nations around the world; Pray and weep for lost souls!
Ezekiel 48 Vs 35 (KJV)
JEHOVAH SHAMMAH (The Lord is There)
Shammah is derived from the Hebrew word sham, which can be translated as “there.” Jehovah Shammah is a symbolic name for the earthly Jerusalem. The name indicates that God has not abandoned Jerusalem, leaving it in ruins, but that there will be a restoration.
“It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.” Prayer has no distance—God is Omnipresent. Pray for the nations around the world; Pray and weep for lost souls!
Ezekiel 48 Vs 35 (KJV)
THURSDAY 23
JEHOVAH JIREH (The Lord will Provide)
Jehovah-Jireh is a symbolic name given to Mount Moriah by Abraham to memorialize the intercession of God in the sacrifice of Isaac by providing a substitute for the imminent sacrifice of his son; “Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the LORD will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”
Genesis 22 Vs 14 (NLT)
JEHOVAH JIREH (The Lord will Provide)
Jehovah-Jireh is a symbolic name given to Mount Moriah by Abraham to memorialize the intercession of God in the sacrifice of Isaac by providing a substitute for the imminent sacrifice of his son; “Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the LORD will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”
Genesis 22 Vs 14 (NLT)
FRIDAY 24
JEHOVAH SHALOM (The Lord is Peace)
Shalom is a derivative of shâlêm (which means “be complete” or
“sound”) Shalom is translated as “peace” or “absence from strife.”Jehovah-Shalom is the name of an altar built by Gideon in Ophrah; “Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah
shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.”
Judges 6 Vs 24 (KJV)
JEHOVAH SHALOM (The Lord is Peace)
Shalom is a derivative of shâlêm (which means “be complete” or
“sound”) Shalom is translated as “peace” or “absence from strife.”Jehovah-Shalom is the name of an altar built by Gideon in Ophrah; “Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah
shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.”
Judges 6 Vs 24 (KJV)
SATURDAY 25
JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
Mekoddishkem derives from the Hebrew word qâdash meaning “sanctify,” “holy,” or “dedicate.” Sanctification is the separation of an object or person to the dedication of becoming Holy. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Mekoddishkem – it can be translated as “The Lord who sets you apart;”
“But as for you, say to the Israelites, ‘You shall most certainly observe My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so that you may know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the LORD who sanctifies you and sets you apart [for Myself].” Exodus 31 Vs 13 (AMP)
JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
Mekoddishkem derives from the Hebrew word qâdash meaning “sanctify,” “holy,” or “dedicate.” Sanctification is the separation of an object or person to the dedication of becoming Holy. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Mekoddishkem – it can be translated as “The Lord who sets you apart;”
“But as for you, say to the Israelites, ‘You shall most certainly observe My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so that you may know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the LORD who sanctifies you and sets you apart [for Myself].” Exodus 31 Vs 13 (AMP)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Exodus 6:3 (AMP) says: “I am the LORD. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob (Israel) as God Almighty [El Shaddai], but by My name, LORD, I did not make Myself known to them [in acts and great miracles].”
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Apr '20
One Name – All Authority!
12
Apr '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR APRIL 12-18, 2020
MEDITATION: ONE NAME-ALL AUTHORITY!
MEDITATION: ONE NAME-ALL AUTHORITY!
“For as much as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might; 7 Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: for as much as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.” JEREMIAH 10:6-7 (ESV)
Sunday 12 Proverbs 18
Monday 13 Romans 10
Tuesday 14 Jeremiah 10
Wednesday 15 Exodus 3
Thursday 16 Psalm 68
Friday 17 Philippians 2
Saturday 18 Mark 16
Monday 13 Romans 10
Tuesday 14 Jeremiah 10
Wednesday 15 Exodus 3
Thursday 16 Psalm 68
Friday 17 Philippians 2
Saturday 18 Mark 16
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 12
JESUS IS THE ONLY NAME THAT IS HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER NAME! Hallelujah
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philip 2 Vs 9-11 (NIV)
JESUS IS THE ONLY NAME THAT IS HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER NAME! Hallelujah
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philip 2 Vs 9-11 (NIV)
MONDAY 13
HIS NAME (JESUS) IS ABOVE ALL RULE, AUTHORITY, POWER & DOMINION: “And [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active; spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength 20 which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and]appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].”
Ephesians 1 Vs 19-23 (AMP)
HIS NAME (JESUS) IS ABOVE ALL RULE, AUTHORITY, POWER & DOMINION: “And [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active; spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength 20 which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and]appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].”
Ephesians 1 Vs 19-23 (AMP)
TUESDAY 14
CHILDREN OF GOD HAVE AUTHORITY TO ASK FOR ANYTHING—IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
John 14 Vs 12-14 (NIV)
CHILDREN OF GOD HAVE AUTHORITY TO ASK FOR ANYTHING—IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
John 14 Vs 12-14 (NIV)
WEDNESDAY 15
THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DOUBT WHEN IT COMES TO USING THE NAME OF JESUS—WE MUST HAVE FAITH IN HIS NAME! “21 Then Jesus told them, “Truly, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this Mount of Olives, ‘Move over into the ocean,’ and it will. 22 You can get anything—anything you ask for in prayer—if you believe.” Pray for increase faith for your brothers and sisters, also pray for our unsaved family members and lost souls…Pray throughout the day.
Matthew 21 Vs 21-22 (TLB)
THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DOUBT WHEN IT COMES TO USING THE NAME OF JESUS—WE MUST HAVE FAITH IN HIS NAME! “21 Then Jesus told them, “Truly, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this Mount of Olives, ‘Move over into the ocean,’ and it will. 22 You can get anything—anything you ask for in prayer—if you believe.” Pray for increase faith for your brothers and sisters, also pray for our unsaved family members and lost souls…Pray throughout the day.
Matthew 21 Vs 21-22 (TLB)
THURSDAY 16
JESUS IS THE LIVING WORD—ONLY THE WORD OF GOD HAS THE POWER TO EXPOSE OUR INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND DESIRES!
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.”
Hebrews 4 Vs 12-13 (NLT)
JESUS IS THE LIVING WORD—ONLY THE WORD OF GOD HAS THE POWER TO EXPOSE OUR INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND DESIRES!
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.”
Hebrews 4 Vs 12-13 (NLT)
FRIDAY 17
DEVILS ARE SUBJECTED UNTO BELIEVERS THROUGH THE NAME OF JESUS; THEREFORE, WE MUST EXERCISE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY WE HAVE IN HIS NAME—OVER THE ENEMY AND ALL THE FORCES OF DARKNESS! “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Luke 10 Vs 17-19 (KJV)
DEVILS ARE SUBJECTED UNTO BELIEVERS THROUGH THE NAME OF JESUS; THEREFORE, WE MUST EXERCISE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY WE HAVE IN HIS NAME—OVER THE ENEMY AND ALL THE FORCES OF DARKNESS! “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Luke 10 Vs 17-19 (KJV)
SATURDAY 18
ONE NAME, ALL AUTHORITY—JESUS! “Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), 2 and a man who had been unable to walk from birth was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at that gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, so that he could beg alms from those entering the temple. 3 So when he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he began asking [them] for coins. 4 But Peter, along with John, stared at him intently and said, “Look at us!” 5 And the man began to pay attention to them, eagerly expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have I give to you: In the name (authority, power) of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—[begin now to] walk and go on walking!” 7 Then he seized the man’s right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. 8And at once his feet and ankles became strong and steady, and with a leap he stood up and began to walk; and he went into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.”
Acts 3 Vs 1-8 (AMP)
ONE NAME, ALL AUTHORITY—JESUS! “Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), 2 and a man who had been unable to walk from birth was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at that gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, so that he could beg alms from those entering the temple. 3 So when he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he began asking [them] for coins. 4 But Peter, along with John, stared at him intently and said, “Look at us!” 5 And the man began to pay attention to them, eagerly expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have I give to you: In the name (authority, power) of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—[begin now to] walk and go on walking!” 7 Then he seized the man’s right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. 8And at once his feet and ankles became strong and steady, and with a leap he stood up and began to walk; and he went into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.”
Acts 3 Vs 1-8 (AMP)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Mark 16:17(ESV) “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues.”
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Apr '20
God’s Word and the Heart’s Emotion!
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Apr '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR APRIL 5-11, 2020
MEDITATION: GOD’S WORD AND THE HEART’S EMOTIONS!
MEDITATION: GOD’S WORD AND THE HEART’S EMOTIONS!
Sunday 5 Proverbs 15
Monday 6 Ephesians 5
Tuesday 7 Hosea 11
Wednesday 8 Psalm 30
Thursday 9 Ezekiel 28
Friday 10 Matthew 20
Saturday 11 1 John 4
Monday 6 Ephesians 5
Tuesday 7 Hosea 11
Wednesday 8 Psalm 30
Thursday 9 Ezekiel 28
Friday 10 Matthew 20
Saturday 11 1 John 4
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 5
LOVE IS PURE AND POWERFUL! “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does
not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are
tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.”
1 Corinth 13 Vs 4-8 (NIV)
LOVE IS PURE AND POWERFUL! “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does
not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are
tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.”
1 Corinth 13 Vs 4-8 (NIV)
MONDAY 6
EMOTIONS OF THE HEART THAT COULD AFFECT OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH—GOD
DOES NOT LIKE THEM! “These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive
to Him: 17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and
discount others], a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18A heart that
creates wicked plans, feet that run swiftly to evil, 19 A false witness who breathes out
lies [even half-truths], and one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.”
Prov 6 16-19 (AMP)
EMOTIONS OF THE HEART THAT COULD AFFECT OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH—GOD
DOES NOT LIKE THEM! “These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive
to Him: 17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and
discount others], a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18A heart that
creates wicked plans, feet that run swiftly to evil, 19 A false witness who breathes out
lies [even half-truths], and one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.”
Prov 6 16-19 (AMP)
TUESDAY 7
WHAT GOOD IS IT IF YOU DO NOT EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL?
Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty. 26 If the godly give in to the
wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring. 27 It’s not good to eat too
much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. 28 A person without selfcontrol
is like a city with broken-down walls.”
PROVERBS 25 25-28 (NLT)
WHAT GOOD IS IT IF YOU DO NOT EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL?
Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty. 26 If the godly give in to the
wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring. 27 It’s not good to eat too
much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. 28 A person without selfcontrol
is like a city with broken-down walls.”
PROVERBS 25 25-28 (NLT)
WEDNESDAY 8
AS CHILDREN OF GOD, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER EXPECTS EACH OF US TO DISCIPLINE
OUR LIVES AND CONTROL THE EMOTIONS OF OUR HEART! “But I say, walk habitually
in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will
certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively
without regard for God and His precepts]. 17 For the sinful nature has its desire which is
opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these
[two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other
[continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good
things] you want to do. 18 But if you are guided and led by the Spirit, you are not
subject to the Law. 19 Now the practices of the sinful nature are clearly evident: they
are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),
20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions,
factions [that promote heresies], 21 envy, drunkenness, riotous behavior, and other
things like these. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who
practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Pray as the spirit of God
leads you!
Galatians 5 Vs 16-21 (AMP)
AS CHILDREN OF GOD, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER EXPECTS EACH OF US TO DISCIPLINE
OUR LIVES AND CONTROL THE EMOTIONS OF OUR HEART! “But I say, walk habitually
in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will
certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively
without regard for God and His precepts]. 17 For the sinful nature has its desire which is
opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these
[two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other
[continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good
things] you want to do. 18 But if you are guided and led by the Spirit, you are not
subject to the Law. 19 Now the practices of the sinful nature are clearly evident: they
are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),
20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions,
factions [that promote heresies], 21 envy, drunkenness, riotous behavior, and other
things like these. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who
practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Pray as the spirit of God
leads you!
Galatians 5 Vs 16-21 (AMP)
THURSDAY 9
BITTERNESS IS HARMFUL TO THE SOUL—DOES IT WORTH CORRUPTING YOUR
SPIRITS? “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one
will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root
of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
HEBREWS 12 Vs 14-15 (ESV)
BITTERNESS IS HARMFUL TO THE SOUL—DOES IT WORTH CORRUPTING YOUR
SPIRITS? “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one
will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root
of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
HEBREWS 12 Vs 14-15 (ESV)
FRIDAY 10
PUT ON YOUR NEW NATURE AND GET RID OF THESE EMOTIONS…
“Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 7 You used to do these things when
your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage,
malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have
stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature,
and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new
life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised,
barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.”
Colossians 3 Vs 6-11 (NLT)
PUT ON YOUR NEW NATURE AND GET RID OF THESE EMOTIONS…
“Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 7 You used to do these things when
your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage,
malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have
stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature,
and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new
life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised,
barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.”
Colossians 3 Vs 6-11 (NLT)
SATURDAY 11
IF YOU DON’T DEAL WITH FEAR, ANXIETY, AND WORRY, THEY COULD CRIPPLE THE EMOTIONS OF YOUR HEART—TAKE AUTHORITY!
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
2 Timothy 1 Vs 7 (KJV)
Psalm 34 Vs 4 (KJV)
Philippians 4 Vs 6 (NIV)
2 Timothy 1 Vs 7 (KJV)
Psalm 34 Vs 4 (KJV)
Philippians 4 Vs 6 (NIV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: PROVERBS 15:18 (ESV) says: ““A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.”
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29
Mar '20
Valuable Time With God
29
Mar '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MARCH 29 – APRIL 4, 2020
MEDITATION: VALUABLE TIME WITH GOD
Sunday 29 Isaiah 41
Monday 30 Psalm 62
Tuesday 31 Job 1
Wednesday 1 Matthew 14
Thursday 2 James 4
Friday 3 Mark 1
Saturday 4 John 15
Monday 30 Psalm 62
Tuesday 31 Job 1
Wednesday 1 Matthew 14
Thursday 2 James 4
Friday 3 Mark 1
Saturday 4 John 15
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 29
YOUR TIME WITH GOD IS PRICELESS AND IT MUST BE UNCOMPROMISED—VALUE EVERY PRECIOUS MOMENT! “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you”.
Psalm 63 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
YOUR TIME WITH GOD IS PRICELESS AND IT MUST BE UNCOMPROMISED—VALUE EVERY PRECIOUS MOMENT! “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you”.
Psalm 63 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
MONDAY 30
BE FAITHFUL, GET TO KNOW GOD AND SERVE HIM WELL! “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].”
Matthew 7Vs 21-23 (AMP)
BE FAITHFUL, GET TO KNOW GOD AND SERVE HIM WELL! “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].”
Matthew 7Vs 21-23 (AMP)
TUESDAY 31
SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE AND REMAINING FAITHFUL TO HIM WILL BRING ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS AND CHALLENGES WE FACE IN OUR LIVES! “The family got up early the next morning, worshiped before the LORD, and returned to their home in Ramah. Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her [prayer]. 20 It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”
1 Samuel 1 Vs 19-20 (AMP)
SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE AND REMAINING FAITHFUL TO HIM WILL BRING ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS AND CHALLENGES WE FACE IN OUR LIVES! “The family got up early the next morning, worshiped before the LORD, and returned to their home in Ramah. Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her [prayer]. 20 It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”
1 Samuel 1 Vs 19-20 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 1
STAND FIRM!!! BE DEVOTED IN YOUR PRAYERS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OTHERS! “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers…18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people).”Let us pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, for nations, leaders and lost soul…Pray throughout the day!
Ephesians 1 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
STAND FIRM!!! BE DEVOTED IN YOUR PRAYERS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OTHERS! “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers…18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people).”Let us pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, for nations, leaders and lost soul…Pray throughout the day!
Ephesians 1 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
THURSDAY 2
STAY AWAKE, BE FOCUSED, AND BE WISE IN YOUR TIME WITH GOD! “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants[b]in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows,[c] or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
Mark 13 Vs. 32-36 (ESV)
STAY AWAKE, BE FOCUSED, AND BE WISE IN YOUR TIME WITH GOD! “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants[b]in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows,[c] or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
Mark 13 Vs. 32-36 (ESV)
FRIDAY 3
INSTEAD OF ASKING OUR HEAVENLY FATHER FOR ANYTHING TODAY, FORGET ABOUT YOUSELF AND GIVE HIM THE GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE HE TRULY DESERVES! “My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.” Father I bless your holy name—there is none like you; I praise you because you are worthy of all praise—you are the only wise God, above you there is none other, you are the holy One of Israel, the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent—all-wise, all-knowing God! Father, you are Lord—the God of my salvation! You are Ancient of days; the Rock of Ages—the great “I AM” God above all Gods, and King of all Kings…I praise you, Lord according to your excellent greatness!
Psalm 71 Vs 8 (NIV)
INSTEAD OF ASKING OUR HEAVENLY FATHER FOR ANYTHING TODAY, FORGET ABOUT YOUSELF AND GIVE HIM THE GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE HE TRULY DESERVES! “My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.” Father I bless your holy name—there is none like you; I praise you because you are worthy of all praise—you are the only wise God, above you there is none other, you are the holy One of Israel, the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent—all-wise, all-knowing God! Father, you are Lord—the God of my salvation! You are Ancient of days; the Rock of Ages—the great “I AM” God above all Gods, and King of all Kings…I praise you, Lord according to your excellent greatness!
Psalm 71 Vs 8 (NIV)
SATURDAY 4
LOVING GOD IS TO DO HIS WILL—LET US DEMONSTRATE OUR LOVE FOR HIM TODAY AND PLEASE HIM! “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”
Hebrews 13 Vs 16 (NLT)
LOVING GOD IS TO DO HIS WILL—LET US DEMONSTRATE OUR LOVE FOR HIM TODAY AND PLEASE HIM! “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”
Hebrews 13 Vs 16 (NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Psalm 16:11 (KJV) “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
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22
Mar '20
The True Word!
22
Mar '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MARCH 22-28, 2020
MEDITATION: THE TRUE WORD!
MEDITATION: THE TRUE WORD!
Sunday 22 Colossians 3
Monday 23 Matthew 4
Tuesday 24 Hebrews 4
Wednesday 25 James 5
Thursday 26 Job 23
Friday 27 John 1
Saturday 28 Revelation 21
Monday 23 Matthew 4
Tuesday 24 Hebrews 4
Wednesday 25 James 5
Thursday 26 Job 23
Friday 27 John 1
Saturday 28 Revelation 21
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 22
THE WORD OF GOD IS TRUTH AND LIFE-IT MUST DWELL RICHLY IN US!
“15 Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. 16 Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3 Vs 15-17 (AMP)
MONDAY 23
DON’T BE SUBJECTED TO FLESH—BE GOVERNED BY GOD’S WORD!
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, Heathen became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’” Matthew 4 Vs 1-4 (NASB)
TUESDAY 24
THE WORD OF GOD IS POWERFUL—FULLY EQUIPPED WITH SUPERNATURAL POWER!
“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.”
“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.”
Hebrews 4 Vs 12-13 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 25
IT IS WRITTEN, PRAY—PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER!
“Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone joyful? He is to sing praises [to God]. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He must call for the elders (spiritual leaders) of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God— it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” Pray as the Spirit of God leads you. James 5 Vs 13-16 (AMP)
THURSDAY 26
TREASURE THE WORD OF GOD ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. 12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.” Job 23 Vs 10-12 (NIV)
FRIDAY 27
JESUS IS THE ONLY TRUE AND LIVING WORD “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word
([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. 5 The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it].” John 1Vs 1-5 (AMP)
SATURDAY 28
GOD’S WORD IS ETERNALLY FAITHFUL “And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold,
the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people,
and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.”
the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people,
and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.”
Rev 21 Vs 3-6 (KJV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Proverbs 30:5-6 (KJV) says: “Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar.”
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15
Mar '20
Oneness of Spirit
15
Mar '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MARCH 15-21, 2020
MEDITATION: ONENESS OF SPIRIT
MEDITATION: ONENESS OF SPIRIT
Sunday 15 Ephesians 4
Monday 16 John 15
Tuesday 17 Philippians 1
Wednesday 18 Acts 1
Thursday 19 Romans 14
Friday 20 Philippians 2
Saturday 21 2 Corinthians 7
Monday 16 John 15
Tuesday 17 Philippians 1
Wednesday 18 Acts 1
Thursday 19 Romans 14
Friday 20 Philippians 2
Saturday 21 2 Corinthians 7
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 15
THERE MUST BE ONENESS OF THE SPIRIT AMONG BELIEVERS
“Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each
individual working together to make the whole successful]. 4 There is one body [of
believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to
salvation]—5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of us all who is
[sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.”
individual working together to make the whole successful]. 4 There is one body [of
believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to
salvation]—5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of us all who is
[sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.”
Ephesians 4 Vs 3-6 (AMP)
MONDAY 16
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER HAS INSTRUCT US TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one
than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I
command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s
business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father
I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you
so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in
my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.”
than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I
command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s
business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father
I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you
so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in
my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.”
John 15 Vs 12-17 (NIV)
TUESDAY 17
SERVANTS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST MUST BE OF A UNIFIED HEART
“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I
come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one
spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 in no way alarmed
by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you,
and that too, from God. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to
believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which
you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.”
“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I
come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one
spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 in no way alarmed
by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you,
and that too, from God. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to
believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which
you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.”
Philippians 1 Vs 27-30 (NASB)
WEDNESDAY 18
WITH ONE MIND AND ONE PURPOSE, BE FERVENT IN PRAYERS!” “When they had
entered the city, they went upstairs to the upper room where they were staying
[indefinitely]; that is, Peter, and John and [his brother] James, and Andrew, Philip and
Thomas, Bartholomew (Nathanael) and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and
Simon the Zealot, and Judas (Thaddaeus) the son of James. 14 All these with one mind
and one purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer, [waiting together]
along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” Pray for
the hungry and homeless; a revival in the church, the body of Christ; lost loved ones;
and also for unsaved men and women around the world.
entered the city, they went upstairs to the upper room where they were staying
[indefinitely]; that is, Peter, and John and [his brother] James, and Andrew, Philip and
Thomas, Bartholomew (Nathanael) and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and
Simon the Zealot, and Judas (Thaddaeus) the son of James. 14 All these with one mind
and one purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer, [waiting together]
along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” Pray for
the hungry and homeless; a revival in the church, the body of Christ; lost loved ones;
and also for unsaved men and women around the world.
Acts 1 Vs 13-14 (AMP)
THURSDAY 19
LIVE IN PEACE AND DO WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH!
“So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the
building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. 20Do not, for the
sake of food, tear down the work of God. All things indeed are [ceremonially] clean,
but they are wrong for the person who eats and offends [another’s conscience in the
process]. 21 It is good [to do the right thing and] not eat meat or drink wine, or do
anything that offends your brother and weakens him spiritually. 22 The faith which you
have [that gives you freedom of choice], have as your own conviction before God [just
keep it between yourself and God, seeking His will]. Happy is he who has no reason to
condemn himself for what he approves. 23 But he who is uncertain [about eating a
particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith.
Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful].”
“So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the
building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. 20Do not, for the
sake of food, tear down the work of God. All things indeed are [ceremonially] clean,
but they are wrong for the person who eats and offends [another’s conscience in the
process]. 21 It is good [to do the right thing and] not eat meat or drink wine, or do
anything that offends your brother and weakens him spiritually. 22 The faith which you
have [that gives you freedom of choice], have as your own conviction before God [just
keep it between yourself and God, seeking His will]. Happy is he who has no reason to
condemn himself for what he approves. 23 But he who is uncertain [about eating a
particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith.
Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful].”
Romans 14 Vs 19-23 (AMP)
FRIDAY 20
HAVE THE SAME MINDSET AS CHRIST
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort
from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in
spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in
humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of
you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the
from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in
spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in
humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of
you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the
same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
SATURDAY 21
CHILDREN OF GOD MUST LIVE A CHRIST-LIKE LIFE—A LIFE OF HOLINESS
The essence of God’s character is holiness. As believers, we must not be conformed to
this world; instead, our manner of life must reflect holiness. “Therefore, since we have
these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates
body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
The essence of God’s character is holiness. As believers, we must not be conformed to
this world; instead, our manner of life must reflect holiness. “Therefore, since we have
these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates
body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
2 Corinthians 7 Vs 1 (NIV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Philippians 2:2 (ESV) says: “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
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08
Mar '20
Persevere Life!
08
Mar '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MARCH 8-14, 2020 MEDITATION: PERSEVERE LIFE!
Sunday 8 Galatians 6 Monday 9 Job 17 Tuesday 10 Isaiah 53 Wednesday 11 Philippians 3 Thursday 12 Revelation 22 Friday 13 Joel 2 Saturday 14 2 Timothy 2
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 8 IN THE MIDST OF THE STORMS, PERSEVERE! “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death; 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1 Vs 12-18 (NIV)
MONDAY 9 CONTINUALLY MEDITATING AND FEEDING ON GOD’S WORD IS SPIRITUALLY FULFILLING! “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow evil men’s advice, who do not hang around with sinners, scoffing at the things of God. 2 But they delight in doing everything God wants them to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow him more closely. 3 They are like trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season without fail. Their leaves shall never wither, and all they do shall prosper.” Glory to God! Psalm 1 Vs 1-3 (TLB)
TUESDAY 10 AS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST, WE MUST PERSEVERE IN SHARING THE GOSPEL TO ALL THOSE AROUND US! “I have a duty to perform and a debt to pay both to Greeks and to barbarians [the cultured and the uncultured], both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So, for my part, I am ready and eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “THE JUST and UPRIGHT SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.” Romans 1 Vs 14-17 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 11 BE PERSISTENT IN WATCHING AND PRAYING—WE DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE MASTER WILL RETURN! As long as we have life, we must pray; as long as there are sinners in the world— pray; as long as our children, loved ones, and family members are lost—we must fervently pray! God’s interest in man is to have every soul saved—it’s not His will that any should perish! Satan is still on the loose so prayer should never be an option, but it must be a necessity—our prayers to the true living God will resist the enemy. “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: 36Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.37And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” Pray for the lost, all nations and for the body of Christ! Mark 13 Vs 33-37 (KJV)
THURSDAY 12
WITH MUCH PERSEVERENCE, FULFILL THE MINISTRY YOU WERE CALLED TO DO! “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Tim 4 Vs 2-5 (NIV)
FRIDAY 13 OPPOSITION WILL ALWAYS ARISE WHEN WE ARE DETERMINED TO WORK TOWARDS ADVANCING THE KINDOM OF GOD! Satan’s will use all kinds of schemes and tactics to stir up trouble, but when we stay focus and trust in God, he could never win! When Sanballat learnt that the Jews were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, he got angry and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he mocked God’s people. Nehemiah cried out to the God of Heaven for them not be ridiculed. God confused their enemy; and the laborers carried on their work from sunrise to sunset, They persevered and the wall of Jerusalem was finished on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days; when the enemy and surrounding nations heard of the Jews’ completion of the wall, they lose confidence and thought it could only be the hand of God whom had helped them. Glory to the most-high God! Read Nehemiah 6:15-16.
Nehemiah 4 Vs 15-23 (KJV)
SATURDAY 14 ALWAYS TESTIFY OF THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD AND NEVER BE ASHAMED TO SHARE WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR YOU! “I will praise you to all my brothers; I will stand up before the congregation and testify of the wonderful things you have done. 23 “Praise the Lord, each one of you who fears him,” I will say. “Each of you must fear and reverence his name. Let all Israel sing his praises, 24 for he has not despised my cries of deep despair; he has not turned and walked away. When I cried to him, he heard and came. 25 Yes, I will stand and praise you before all the people. I will publicly fulfill my vows in the presence of all who reverence your name.” Psalm 22 Vs 22-25 (TLB)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Revelation 3:11 (NLT) says: “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.”
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01
Mar '20
The Believer’s Duty
01
Mar '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MARCH 1-7, 2020
MEDITATION: THE BELIEVER’S DUTY
Sunday 1 Psalm 62 Monday 2 2 Peter 3 Tuesday 3 Ezekiel 13 Wednesday 4 Exodus 7 Thursday 5 Revelation 2 Friday 6 James 4 Saturday 7 Job 1
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 1 JESUS STATES THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS OF ALL FOR US TO LIVE BY! “Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” Mark 12 Vs 29-31 (NLT)
MONDAY 2 SET ASIDE VALUABLE MOMENTS EACH DAY TO WORSHIP THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE LIVING GOD—YOUR CREATOR “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you”. Psalm 63 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
TUESDAY 3 ALWAYS SET THE LORD BEFORE YOU—LET HIM BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY! “The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope…. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16 Vs 5-11 (KJV)
WEDNESDAY 4 BE STEADFAST IN PRAYER AND DON’T FORGET TO PRAY FOR OTHERS—IT IS THE DUTY OF EVERY BELIEVER! “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers; 17 [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. 18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people).” Pray for increase faith for all your brothers and sisters in Christ and don’t get weary in praying for the unsaved! Ephesians 1 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
THURSDAY 5 JOY, PEACE AND THE ANSWERS TO WHICH WE SEARCH FOR WILL COME WHEN WE SEEK GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS—HE HONORS YOUR COMMITMENT TO HIM! “The family got up early the next morning, worshiped before the LORD, and returned to their home in Ramah. Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her [prayer]. 20 It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1 Vs 19-20 (AMP)
FRIDAY 6 IT’S IMPERATIVE THAT WE KNOW THE LORD FOR OURSELVES—WE MUST CONTINUALLY SEEK HIM, GET TO KNOW HIM AND IT IS OUR DUTY TO LIVE IN OBEDIENCE TO HIM! “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].” Matthew 7 Vs 21-23 (AMP)
SATURDAY 7 OBEY THE LORD! BE A WATCHMAN FOR LOST SOULS AND TELL THE WORLD THAT JESUS SAVES! “After seven days the LORD gave me a message. He said, 17 “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, warn people immediately. 18 If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I will hold you responsible for their deaths. 19 If you warn them and they refuse to repent and keep on sinning, they will die in their sins. But you will have saved yourself because you obeyed me.” Ezekiel 3 Vs 16-19 (NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
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23
Feb '20
Spiritual Weapons to Use in the Time of Storms!
23
Feb '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 23-29, 2020
MEDITATION: SPIRITUAL WEAPONS TO USE IN THE TIME OF STORMS!
Sunday 23 Psalm 119
Monday 24 1 Peter 1
Tuesday 25 Philippians 2
Wednesday 26 Mark 13
Thursday 27 Revelation 12
Friday 28 2 Chronicles 5
Saturday 29 Psalm 99
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 23
THE WORD OF GOD GIVETH LIGHT TO DAILY GUIDE YOUR STEPS! “ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. 133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” Psalm 119 Vs 127-133 (KJV)
MONDAY 24
THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS OFFERS REDEMPTION—GLORIFY THE LORD! “18 For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, 19 but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. 20 For He was [b]foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake 21 and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.” 1 Peter 1 Vs 18-21 (AMP)
TUESDAY 25
THE NAME OF JESUS IS MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU MAY THINK—EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY THAT IS IN HIS NAME! “9 For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus [b]EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2 Vs 9-11 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 26
FAILING TO PRAY IS SPIRITUAL DEATH TO YOUR SOUL! WATCH AND PRAY CONTINUALLY “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” Pray for spiritual discernment, body of Christ and always for lost souls! Mark 13 Vs 32-37 (KJV)
THURSDAY 27
AS CHILDREN OF GOD, WE MUST ALWAYS SHARE OUR TESTIMONIES—THEY WILL OVERCOME THE ENEMY! “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for the [e]accuser of our[believing] brothers and sisters has been thrown down [at last], he who accuses them and keeps bringing charges [of sinful behavior] against them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.” Revelation 12 Vs 10-11 (AMP)
FRIDAY 28
THANKSGIVING IS VERY IMPORTANT—THANK HIM IN THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD! “The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words: “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. 14 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of God.” 2 Chronicles 5 Vs 13-14 (NLT)
SATURDAY 29
OH, HOW WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT IT IS TO WORSHIP THE ONLY TRUE LIVING GOD! “The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. 2 Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. 3 Let them praise your great and awesome name— he is holy.” The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.5 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.” Psalm 99 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Psalm 89:8-9 (KJV) says: “8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? 9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.”
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