BIBLE IN A YEAR: Jere 6-8
ONE REQUEST, SEVERAL ANSWERS
MEMORIZE: "And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living" (Luke 15:12)
READ: Exodus 4:10-17
When the prodigal son met his father to demand the portion of his inheritance, it triggered the release of his elder brother’s portion, even though the latter never picked a pin from it (Luke 15:12). This shows that God is waiting for you to make a particular request before releasing the blessings of others. God’s answers sometimes extend beyond our scope or definition. There are certain requests you make that will not only open the door for you, but also for others. In Acts 16:20-26, after Paul and Silas offered a powerful praise, worship and prayers to God in the inner prison, they received a divine intervention. Not only was the door beside them opened, all other doors in the prison were opened; Not only were their chains and fetters with which they were bound loosed, but every other prisoner enjoyed the same fate.
Your heart felt praise, worship and prayers will not only affect you, but also your family and neighbors. Ignorance of this truth has made many to underrate their exalted position in Christ. There are times enemies are unable to carry out planned attacks against your neighbors because they met you praying or worshipping. Your prayers produced a spiritual climate that rendered their plans ineffective. Never joke with your prayers, especially at midnight. Many people depend on it! Sometimes while you wake up to pray at midnight, some of your neighbors who could not sleep would fall asleep. Sometimes, while you are praying at night, they will be praying along in their apartments. If you do what you should, the Kingdom of Heaven will be enlarged.
Moses complained about his stammering lips and requested that God should choose someone who is eloquent. That request brought in Aaron as his spokesman. Aaron who was not originally in God’s plan as spokesperson, became part of Moses’ ministry as a result of his request. Similarly, it was after David desired to build for God that the Lord commissioned Solomon to do so (1 Chronicles 17:15; 28:1-6). One request or desire could birth several answers or responses. In any case, take your fellowship with God more seriously. Pray more regularly. Praise and worship God more intensively. As long as you do so with the right heart, and in spirit, they will yield results beyond your expectations.
ACTIONPOINT: The spouses of some believers, financial and departmental pillars of some churches and those through whom we will earn our greatest rewards in Heaven have not been saved. Prayer for their salvation meets several needs, when answered.
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The Household of Faith
The Household of Faith, a ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2004.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has a vision to spread the Word of God to the ends of the earth. It is a Bible believing church, where the teaching and a missionary approach emphasize the proper conduct and moral behavior of people. The church has an appeal to all types of people worldwide, with a determination to teach people in their various geographical areas, stages of secular life and levels of spiritual development.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
1 comment:
TODAYS open heavens stirs up zeal and willingness to spend more and more time with GOD. its so so beautiful that our praise and worship and prayers does not only affect us alone, but also others.
i really THANK THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!.
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!...AMEN!
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