YOU & "YOU" - CHOOSE THE ONE TO FOLLOW

READ: Romans 12:1-2

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).

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 of 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 list out the fruit of the Spirit.
Devils speaks the flesh but God controls and speaks to the Spirit.

CHOOSE THE ONE TO FOLLOW!

HEAVENLY ADVICE

Memorise & Meditate: "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11).

Read: Philippians 2:9-11

To enjoying the original blessing from God, you must be cautious of the way you mingle with unbelievers, including so-called Christians. In fact, so-called Christians are more dangerous to mingle with than any other person. They are always saying - it does not matter, God understands, wearing mini-skirt is just to look smart, wearing a cloth that opens the chest is just to be free from heat, listening and singing hip-hops is just for entertainment, at least God understands, going to clubs is just to keep worries off the heart. You must be careful of them.

"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us," (Hebrews 12:1).

The Bible tells us to do away with everything that will cause others to sin. If using wrist-watch will cause other fellow to sin, do away with it; if using gold jewellery will cause other fellow to sin, stop it!
Let them tag you a S.U or any name, if Jesus Christ went through hard time because of you and me and because of the glory that was set for Him in heaven (Hebrew 12:2b)

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11).

Remember, that because of the endurance of persecution of Christ, He was given a name that is above every other name, Crowns of crowns.
You need to beware of destiny destroyers (so-called Christians). Take your hears off distractions and listen to undiluted messages on God's word

ACTION POINT: expel yourself from every distraction and destiny destroyer as mentioned and get closer to God by studying and meditating on undiluted word of God

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Thursday, 18th October, 2012

MOUNTAINS MELT

Memorise: "The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth." (Psalm 97:5).

Bible in one year: Psalms 82-84

Read: Joshua 6:1, 20-21

The manifest presence of God in some of His children is so negligible that it is no threat to demons and their activities, whereas, this was not the case with people like Peter, Paul and others. What a joy to know that sicknesses and diseases bow at His presence! That is why when you are sick, endeavour to be in His presence. By mountains we mean barriers, hindrances and long-standing problems. None of these is strong enough to resist His presence because He was there ever before they existed. Isaiah 90:1-2 reveals that God is older than the oldest problem or mountain facing us. A very formidable wall the children of Israel faced was the wall of Jericho. For other nations, when the battle reached Jericho and the gates of Jericho were shut, that was the end of the story. Following the same trend, the people of Jericho thought the cased as far as the battle with the Israelites was concerned.

On their part, the Israelites felt helpless. They too thought they had lost Jericho until the Lord gave specific instructions concerning the city. They marched around the city with the presence of God and at some point those massive walls came crashing down. once the walls were down, the inhabitants of Jericho were exposed, defeated and completely destroyed. No high wall of resistance can withstand His presence. No problem - no matter how formidable, can withstand His presence. Psalms 97:5 says when mountains stand before God, they melt like candle wax. From today, every problem in your life shall melt like candle wax in Jesus name. Psalms 104:32 says mountains cannot stand if touched by God's finger - they will burn. The Lord will touch the mountain before you and it will burn until it is completely consumed. Ask God to increase His presence in your life to the point that mountains will respond to you like. They respond to the Lord.

KEY POINT:

While the presence of God melts mountains, the absence of God's presence allows them to grow unchecked.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Wednesday, 17th October, 2012

FRUITFULNESS AND ABUNDANCE

Memorise: "The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow." (Deuteronomy 28:12).

Bible in one year: Psalms 79-81

Read: Deuteronomy 7:12-14

Not only should you expect to live long as a child of God, you can also expect to be fruitful. Fruitfulness is a convent benefit of God's children which can affect every area of their lives. You can be fruitful spiritually, materially, academically, socially, physically and financially. Deuteronomy 7:12-14 reveals that God expects you to be fruitful in the fruit of your body, in your business and livestock. This implies that, because you are blessed by God, everything associated with you will carry a mark of that blessing. This is why you should have great expectations regarding fruitfulness. Are you struggling with barrenness? In the name of Jesus Christ, there shall be no more barrenness in your life, in your body and in your business. From now on, you shall be fruitful spiritually, mentally, financially, materially and in your body.

Similarly, according to the Deuteronomy 28:11-12, believers can expect supernatural abundance from the Lord. Remember, expectation should go ahead of you before the blessings are delivered. If you expect nothing, do not be surprised when you get nothing. Those without expectations demonstrate that they do not know what they want. When you read about God's powerful promises, expectations should rise up within you. The Lord says He will so bless you that you will become a creditor to nations. This abundance is not limited to finance. He can so bless you intellectually that you will be invited by different schools across the globe to impact knowledge in your field of study. As a minister of God, you can become the toast of churches all over the world. That little book or idea you are nursing can be in high demand across the globe. Today, with the presence of the internet, the world is truly a global village. You can showcase your goods on the net and start receiving requests from everywhere. The promises have been made but does your expectation match them?

PRAYER POINT:

Father, fulfil your promised abundance in my life. Let me swim henceforth in the abundance of your blessings

HABAKKUK 2VS2 SAYS WRITE YOUR VISION, MAKE IT PLAIN ON THE TABLE THAT THEY MAY RUN THAT READ IT

                                            GOD'S CHOSEN

DADDY & SON IN CHRIST

DADDY IN CHRIST - EXEMPLARY MENTOR

....BY HIS STRIPES YE WERE HEALED (1 PETER 2VS24)

DADDY & SON IN CHRIST

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Tuesday, 16^th October, 2012

FINGER OF WAR & COMFORT

Memorise: 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 former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4

Bible in one year: Psalms 76-78

Read: Revelation 21:1-5

The finger of God is a finger of war and He teaches our fingers also to fight.

Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Psalms 144:1

Exodus 15:3 says God is a man of war. There is no one as experienced as the Lord when it comes to war. He is the greatest war veteran. There is no type of missile that He does not have in His armoury. Not only that< He is the one who controls all weapons on earth and in Heaven. Any weapon He says should not work against you will suddenly become useless (Isaiah 54:17). When God puts His finger on your hand while you are about to fight the enemy, you will suddenly receive a knowledge that will give you victory over the enemy.  In this way, he teaches us to war. When He puts His finger on your fingers, they will manipulate weapons they have never operated before in ways those who were trained cannot operate them. When He puts His fingers on yours, your weapon will no longer be limited as other ordinary weapon of its kind, but will have the ability to work for you physically and spiritually. This was the experience of the king when through the hands of Elisha, the finger was laid upon his hands (2 Kings 13:14-19). When that same finger was laid upon the ordinary rod of a shepherd – Moses, it began to swallow the power of darkness, part the Red sea and perform great wonders.

If the finger of God comes upon your work instruments, weapons, certificates, talents and abilities, what was dormant will work, and what was working will operate at a super efficient level and achieve the impossible. Also, that same finger of God is the finger of comfort. When we meet Him in Heaven, with those fingers, He will wipe away all tears from our eyes. From that moment and for eternity, we will know no more sorrow, death, tears and pain. Are you in tears, or sorrow today? What those fingers can do in eternity can be done today. God’s finger can give you a foretaste of the glory ahead. Ask God to wipe away all tears from your eyes today with His fingers.

                                                PRAYER POINT:

Father, lay your finger upon everything I touch from today.

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Monday, 15^th October, 2012

OFFERINGS & SELF – EXAMINATION

Memorize: Leave there thy`gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then and offer thy gift. Matthew 5:24

Bible in one year: Psalms 73-75

Read: Matthew 5:23-24

Before giving to God, make yourself acceptable first. If you person is not acceptable of God neither will your offerings be acceptable to Him. Not only must your ways be right with God before giving to Him, they must equally be equally be right with your fellow man. You are blessed when you give to God and He accepts it. It is a great privilege. If God is presently pleased with you and somebody else holds a grudge against you, you have scaled through God’s test but your gift will not be accepted. One reason God placed this as a criteria for receiving your offering is so that your heart will be free towards God and men. Hence, Paul says in Acts 24:16:

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

This is not limited to your offerings but also your sacrifice and service in the kingdom. If you serve God with sin in your life, your service will be unacceptable. Even if you were to make greatest sacrifice to God, for instance giving yourself to be burnt for the sake of the Gospel and you are yet living in secret sin,                                                                                                                                                                     you would have killed yourself for nothing.

In Samuel 15:22, Samuel said to Saul:

And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams

If you disregard any of God’s instructions and think you can bribe Him with a big offering or sacrifice, better get some shock absorbers ready. God wants you to have His best hence Jesus says whenever you bring your gift before God, examine yourself to find out if there is some malice, anger, bitterness or an unforgiving spirit somewhere, capable of eroding your gains from that offering. If there is, keep your offering safe, go and meet that brother and say: “Bro, you are so important that without you my offering will be a waste. Please forgive for what I have done wrong” or “I forgive you for what you have done to me.” Embrace each other and come and offer your gift or offering.

                                                KEY POINT:

If you use God’s word as yardstick for measuring the quality of your service, gifts and offerings, you can tell which ones will be relevant in Heaven.