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THE WAY INTO HIS PRESENCE – Monday December 7th 2015

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THE WAY INTO HIS PRESENCE  Memorise: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me. John 14:6 Read: John 14:1-6, 14  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4  And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5  Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Bible in one year: Psalm 88-91, Hebrews 11:4-22 MESSAGE! The Lord Jesus is the way out of every unpleasant situation that anyone can ever experience. He is the way out of sorrow, sickness, death and embarrassment. He is Heave...

UNDEFEATABLE? – Sunday December 6th 2015

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UNDEFEATABLE? – Sunday December 6 th 2015 Memorise: What should we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Read: 1 st Samuel 17:45-49, 45  Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the   Lord   of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 46  This day will the   Lord   deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 47  And all this assembly shall know that the   Lord   saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the   Lord 's, and he will give you into our hands. 48  And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet ...

THE NATURE OF LOVE – Saturday December 5th 2015

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  THE NATURE OF LOVE   Memorise: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 st John 3:1 Read: John 3:16-17, 16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Bible in one year: Psalm 78-80, Hebrews 9:23-10:18 MESSAGE! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 This scripture is often used in reaching out to sinners with the aim of winning them to the Saviour. It is a very well-known Scripture, loaded with lessons, not just for reaching out to the lost, but also for these who have believed in Jesus Christ. From it, we learn that lov...

MEAL OF REMEMBRANCE – Friday December 4th 2015

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MEAL OF REMEMBRANCE  Memorise: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 1 st Corinthians 11:24 Read: 1 st Corinthians 11:23-25, 23  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24  And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25  After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Bible in one year: Psalm 73-77, Hebrews 9:1-22 MESSAGE! The Holy Communion is a very significant meal. Unlike regular meals, it is a meal of remembrance. When some people take this meal, they forget to heed the instruction in today’s Bible reading, where the Lord repeatedly said “…this do in re...

THE HOLY GOD – Thursday December 3rd 2015

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THE HOLY GOD   Memorise: But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 Read: Exodus 15:9-11 , 9  The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. 10  Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11  Who is like unto thee, O   Lord , among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Bible in one year: Psalm 69-72, Hebrews 8 MESSAGE! Holiness is an intrinsic part of God’s nature; it is His very essence. Everything about Him is wrapped up in holiness. His love, mercy, power, justice, glory and all of His character reflect His holiness. Every action of God is designed to perpetuate His holiness. When He exhibits love, it is borne out of His holiness. If He is angry, it is because of His holiness. When He judges sin, it is out of His holine...

THE GOD OF PURPOSE – Wednesday December 2nd 2015

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THE GOD OF PURPOSE   Memorise: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: Ephesians 1:11 Read: Ephesians 1:9-12, 9  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12  That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Bible in one year: Psalm 64-68, Hebrews 7:11-28 MESSAGE! Our God is a meticulous God. He does not do anything without first planning for it. His plans are sometimes mapped out thousands or millions of years before they are...

OVERCOMING BY PRAYER – Tuesday December 1st 2015

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OVERCOMING BY PRAYER   Memorise: And when he was at the place, he said unto them, pray that ye enter not into temptation. Luke 22:40 Read: Luke 22:39-41, 39  And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41  And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Bible in one year: Psalm 57-63, Hebrews 6:13-7:10 MESSAGE! The moment you gave your life to Jesus Christ, a battle line was drawn between you and the kingdom of darkness. Unhappy that he has lost you to God’s kingdom, Satan’s main goal is to secure your return to his kingdom. One major tool he tries to use in accomplishing this mission is temptation. The devil and his agents will bring temptations your way to make you to do things that would break your relationship with God. This is where prayer comes in. prayer is one veritable tool...

KNOWING HIM IS LIFE – Monday November 30th 2015

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  KNOWING HIM IS LIFE Memorise: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving-kindness, judgement, and rightousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24 Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24 , 23  Thus saith the   Lord , Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24  But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the   Lord   which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the   Lord . Bible in one year; Psalm 51-56, Hebrews 5:11-6:12 MESSAGE! Life is not what many people think it is. It is not about financial or material abundance; neither is it about physical endowments. Life is definitely not about power, achievements or worldly wisdom. What then is life? Jesus an...

PERMANENT CONNECTION – Sunday November 29th 2015

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  PERMANENT CONNECTION   Memorise: And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. Hebrews 1:7 Read: Philippians 1:20-21, 20  According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Bible in one year: Psalm 45-50, Hebrews 4:8-5:10 MESSAGE! For God to us you as a minister for manifesting His signs and wonders to the world, you must be totally consecrated and committed. In addition, you must be permanently connected to Jesus. In Philippians 1:21, Paul declared that if he would be alive at all, the essence of his living must be Christ. Many of us are still living for ourselves, our families and for others. Until you get to that point of deciding to live for Christ like Paul did, you may not be chosen by God for the manife...

SEEK REVELATION – Saturday November 28th 2015

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  SEEK REVELATION   Memorise: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians 1:17 Read: Acts 16:25-34, 25  And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26  And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 27  And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28  But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29  Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30  And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31  And they said, Bel...

DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE VOICES – Friday November 27th 2015

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  DO YOU  RECOGNIZE  THESE VOICES  – Friday November 27 th 2015 Memorise: And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. John 10:4 Read; John 10:2-5, 2  But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3  To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4  And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5  And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Bible in one year: Psalm 36-39, Hebrews 2:5-3:6 MESSAGE! On your way to Heaven, one thing you need to identify clearly is the various voices you will hear. Apostle Paul in 1 st Corinthians 14;10, indicates the existence of different voices, each with its own character: “There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world,...