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Monday, February 15, 2016 
LEADERS ARE CHANGE AGENTS
READ PHILIPPIANS 3:7-14
MEMORISE: Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phil 3:13-14)

Change is inevitable. The absence of change is not a sign of progress; it is a proof of stagnation. True leaders are always progressive in their thinking, always probing for the next great things.
The critical questions that real leaders ask include: What positive change (spiritual, attitudinal and infrastructural) have I brought to this place? Where are we now? What new things can we still initiate and do? What are we capable of doing? How do we do these? A leader's mind-set is always on the horizon for the next move of God. Learn the lesson from Apostle Paul (cf. Phil 3:12-15).
A primary responsibility of every leader is to be a change agent wherever one is located. You are the primary change mover. Never be tired of change, because it is only constant thing. Never see as rebels those who come up with unbiased suggestions (cf. 2 Kgs 6:1-6).
As a leader, embrace positive change - biblical, progressive change. Know that when positive change is lacking, it is a sign of retrogression. True God-ordained change can only be resisted for a while; it can't be stopped permanently. Be sensitive to the move of the Holy Spirit, so that you don't keep flogging dead horses when you should have left them for the better. Also, harness the change potential of your followers. Let them generate quality ideas for you, which need to be weighed from the scale of the WORD.
Finally, know that not all change is wholesome - be discerning. As much as we desire change, the Bible must remain our boundary.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, make me an agent of positive progressive change to my world.
2. Lord, let me not be complacent or stagnant in my relationship with You.
3. Pray that church and national leaders will always see the need for, and accommodate God-sent changes in their respective domains.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: DEUTERONOMY 13-15

Every business and career experiencing a dry season is declared fruitful today in Jesus’ name!

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
CRISIS DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP
READ PSALM 27:1-3
MEMORISE: Though an army besiege me, my
heart will not fear; though war break out against
me, even then will I be confident. (Psalm 27:3)
Crisis is inevitable in life. In fact, Christ has not
left us in the dark that crises will arise from time
to time (Jn 16:33). Anything can trigger crisis.
How a person handles crises reveals his/her
leadership ability, and prepares him/her to
handle future crises. David, one of the most
outstanding figures in the Bible, had many crises
experience in his lifetime - in his relationships
with God and others, in his government.
However, in the midst of these challenges, he
remained "confident". It takes faith in God and
leadership capacity developed in "the secret
place" of devotion, prayer and study of God's
Word to exhibit such calmness, focus and peace
in the face of life and career threatening crises.
When you are faced with a crisis, don't act out
of fear or panic. Remain calm. Seek God's
leading and wisdom. God has a ready-made
solution for you. The beginning of every crisis is
like a conflict (disagreement or misunderstandin
g). Even when it degenerates to a crisis, it is still
manageable, but we need to display Christian
maturity and virtues on such occasions.
Great players play best under great tension; they
raise their "game" and performance to meet the
challenge. When faced with a crisis, remember
you are a leader, not a puppet. Panic is
contagious. Great leaders neither show nor
spread it, even if they secretly feel it. See every
crisis as a chance to display your God-given
leadership ability. If you handle the challenge
well, honour and recognition await you,
otherwise...
Finally, see every crisis as opportunity to further
develop and refine your leadership capacity.
Learn lessons that can be customised and
reapplied in future situations, and for training
upcoming leaders.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, in all life challenges, help me to see and
learn what you are teaching me.
2. Specifically commit the present crisis in your
life to the Lord now.
3. Ask God to visit the crises in the Church and
our nation with permanent solutions.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: DEUTERONOMY
16-19

You will be located miraculously for a change of status in Jesus Christ name.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016

LEADERS RESOLVE CRISIS
Read:- GENESIS 13:7-12

MEMORISE: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9).

One of the distinguishing attributes of good leaders is the ability to resolve crises. It is one thing to acknowledge the inevitability of crisis, it is another to resolve it wisely. As a leader, do you resolve crises or escalate them? Do you help your followers to settle their differences or pitch them against one another for your selfish ambition? Some insecure leaders are not happy when their subjects are united; they are uncomfortable. They feel threatened and begin insinuating gang up.

When Abraham perceived a crisis between Lot and himself, and their respective herdsmen, due to their God-given expansions. As a wise leader, he quickly intervened to nip it in the bud. Unlike some leaders who remain indifferent to broiling crises until they fester into full-fledged unmanageable issues. True leaders don’t wait for crises to be out of hands before initiating resolution.

Finally, great leaders act proactive in ensuring that there is a ready solution even before an unavoidable crisis surfaces. What kind of leader are you? A trouble-shooter or peacemaker? Remember that frequent crises and unresolved troubles in your domain is not a sign of competence, nor is it a glory for you. It is a big minus to your capacity and personality. Promptly address crises with God’s wisdom deposited in you, by the indwelling Christ, you have accepted His Lordship.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, make me a problem-solver, solution, and fountain of Your wisdom in this dispensation.
2. Lord, make me wiser than all crises at home, in the workplace and in the church, in Jesus’ name.
3. Give our leaders the wisdom to handle all challenges that will surface in the course of their stewardship.

EXTRA READING FOR THE DAY: DEUTERONOMY 20-22

The Lord will satisfy you with good things of life in Jesus Christ name

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THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Thursday, February 18, 2016 
WHAT DELILAH FORGOT
READ JUDGES 16:4-5, 13-20
MEMORISE: At least there is hope for a tree: if it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. (Job 14:7)
May evil contractors targeting your destiny misfire, in the name of Jesus (amen). Delilah who was contracted on account of Samson's destiny did a perfect job from the point of view of her masters, but forgot something. Or was she ignorant of it? May be she deliberately ignored it. At least, she would have gotten her pay. As Samson's hair would grow again, his strength would be renewed/restored.
The Nazarite covenant between Samson and God would still come to play. In the prison, Samson had the opportunity to reflect on his ungodly youthful exuberance, especially his 'going down' to ally with God's enemies (16:1; KJV).
As he reflected on his mistakes, he must have begun to remember the terms of the covenant he had with God as communicated to him by his parents. He reformatted and restarted his consecration at that juncture. He called on the LORD. God wouldn't ignore anyone who calls upon Him in his distress (Psa 50:15; Rom 10:13). Added to this is the fact that God intended to use him to deliver His people from their oppressors.
God rose to the occasion as his cut hairs began to grow. Delilah and his cohorts misfired. As the hairs regrew, his strength resurfaced. All of a sudden, the mighty Arm of the LORD came upon him to effect the destruction of the enemies.
Take note: Is there any situation that seems as if the devil is taking upper hedge in your life? Just return to God, repent if it is sin that has caused it, and humbly ask for God's help. You will laugh last, because the devil and his cohorts will soon discover they have made the worst mistake by attacking you. Remember what became of the envious brothers of Joseph.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Ask God for forgiveness in areas where you have deserted His way.
2. Lord help me to be careful not to release my secret to enemies pretending to be friends.
3. Put the devil to shame over his moves against the Church in this land.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: DEUTERONOMY 23-25

Those whom the Lord has assigned and sent to help you fulfil destiny, will locate you and will be unstoppable in Jesus Christ name.
Iwo ni ire ati eri kan(You are next to testify and be blessed) in Jesus Christ name.

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Friday, February 19, 2016 
DON'T COMPROMISE
READ 1 KINGS 11:1-3
MEMORISE: As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been. (1 Kings 11:4)

Knowing when to say "no", especially to loved ones, is an act which great leaders all through ages have cultivated. Sometimes, they keep silent or look for ways to avoid the questions (cf. John 8:6).
King Solomon, the acclaimed wisest man in his own time, was not that smart. His descent into evil began in a casual way. He loved many women who were strangers to his God. Soon, he married them to enter into solidified alliance with the enemies of God. At first, he resisted their idolatrous advances. But, he soon began tolerating them, until it became overwhelming around him that he got neck-deep in them. He no longer saw anything bad in idolatry, totally forgetting or ignoring the clear command of God against idol worship. From then on, his heart became imperfect before God, as he engaged in more evil activities in the sight of God. He became so corrupt that he no longer had interest in the things of God anymore.
We must understand that God's commandments are to protect us from falling into the traps set by the devil at our weak points. It is good to start well with God, but it is greater to allow Him lead us to the end. The path that leads away from God begins with a little compromise that might be considered too infinitesimal to be noticed by both God and man. In the end, it leads to regret. Beware!

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Holy Spirit, please, regularly draw me back whenever I tend towards straying from Your path of holiness and righteousness, in Jesus' name.
2. Lord, heal me of all the disease of subtle and open compromise, and restore me to the right path today.
3. Pray that the Holy Spirit should sensitize and help the Church to overcome the subtle ways in which the devil is penetrating the rank and file of churches today.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: DEUTERONOMY 26-28

You will no more experience delay and backwardness but Godly speed in Jesus Christ name.

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SATURDAY, February 20, 2016

ONE GOD, ONE STANDARD
READ NUMBERS 13:1-16
MEMORISE: The community is to have the same rules for you and the alien living among you; this is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come. You and the alien shall be the same before the LORD. (Num 15:15)

Human right advocates have greatly increased in the last couple of decades. At the heart of these movements and campaigns are the vented issues of equality. These movements seek to address specific situations they consider biased and unfair in societies. They seek equal rights in certain social and economic contexts and the removal of illegally enforced discriminations in religion, race, age, health, gender, etc.

In the above Bible text, God recommends the principle of equality in the instructions He gave to Israel concerning offering and sacrifices. God instructed equal treatment for both the Israelites and strangers (Gentiles) among them. According to Gal 3:28, there should be no partiality among the people of God. Why? There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. In the same way, God expects all His worshippers to be holy, irrespective of their social status, cultural backgrounds and denominational affiliations. God is no respecter of anybody. Walk in His unchanging standard of holiness.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me not to disappoint you as touching Your unchanging standard of holiness.
2. Lord, help me to improve upon my lifestyle at those points where have not been measuring up to Your standard of holiness and righteousness.
3. Pray for our leaders at every level, that God's righteousness will consume them in all their actions, reactions and inactions as they lead.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOSHUA 1-5

From today, depression has no more access in your life in Jesus' mighty name!

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

THE FINAL JUDGEMENT
READ REVELATIONS 16:1-12
MEMORISE: Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: "You are just in these judgements, you who are and who were, the Holy One, because you have so judged." (Rev 16:5)

Stanley Crissman was once convicted for a minor hit-and-run infraction in 1965 after he drove over a mailbox and kept going on. The judge sentenced him to one month in a minimum-security prison. An overworked staffer mistakenly wrote 30 years, instead of 30 days, in the official report, and Crissman was shipped off to serve his extra ordinarily harsh punishment. It is disturbing, but Mr Crissman never bothered to question anyone about the length of time he was to serve. Compounding the problem was the fact that Crissman had no relatives to make enquiries for him.

Scenarios like this happen here on earth because of human imperfection. Judgement can be misplaced. Mistakes in record keeping can occur. In fact, the justice system in most nations have become so prejudiced that masses hardly get justice for infractions done on them by the so-called high and mighty. 
The case is different with our all-knowing God of justice. None will be sentenced wrongly (Rev 16:5-6). The wicked will go to hell effortlessly on account of their evil works. No appeal at all. Those who took time to ask for forgiveness of their sins and have repented of them, forsaking them will enter into God's rest in Heaven by the merit of Christ's perfect redemption. Your decision will determine your final destiny. Think about it and do the right thing now - accept Christ's Lordship and follow Him.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. I rededicate my life to You, my Lord Jesus Christ, today. I shall not end up in hell, in Jesus' name.
2. Pray for the members of your family as well as relatives who are yet to decide positively for Christ.
3. Pray for those who are being wrongly punished in the various prisons and detention.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOSHUA 6-10

The Lord will settle you in this new week He has brought you into in Jesus Christ name

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Monday, February 22, 2016

CHASING SHADOW
READ 1 SAMUEL 21:6-10
MEMORISE: Now one of Saul's servants was there that day, detained before the Lord; he was Doeg the Edomite, Saul's head shepherd. (1 Sam 21:7)

A fatal accident occurred recently. The driver of the car, a middle-aged man, who was the cause of the accident, almost lost his life in the accident. He was in a state of coma for many days in a specialist hospital. When he eventually regained consciousness, he attributed the cause of the accident to everybody else except himself, although eye witnesses confirmed that he was at fault. Solomon is right to have said, The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself (Prov 14:14; KJV).

Saul, the first king of Israel, in his backsliding state, shifted his attention from his God-given role and responsibility to becoming obsessed with the plan of killing David. He had forgotten how he started from a very humble beginning until God lifted him. He fell to the base of the mountain of glory as he started chasing shadow - the innocent David. He made conscious efforts at killing David - threw javelin at him (1 Sam 18:10), gave him his daughter to be a snare (1 Sam 18:17-23) {can you imagine the bride price he demanded?}, pursued him to places (1 Sam 23:26-29). Why all these? He had lost contact with God. Those in position of authority should be careful, lest they too be caught in such dangerous fleshly web.

Backsliding, whether total or partial, is a very dangerous spiritual condition. To keep your relationship with God, you must obey Him implicitly at all times. Learn from King Saul, and seek the Lord when, He may be found.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Oh Lord, let the error of King Saul not be said of me, in Jesus' name.
2. Pray against the vengeful spirit of witch- hunting among our political and church leaders.
3. Pray that God should visit the justice system of this nation with the necessary far-reaching and lasting reformation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOSHUA 11-15

Receive Grace to rule and reign in the midst of your enemies in Jesus Name

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

WATCH IT!
READ 1 SAMUEL 21:1-9
MEMORISE: David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he met him, and asked, "Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?" (1 Sam 21:1)

A man once wrote: "Keep one thing forever in view; the truth, and if you do this though it may seem to lead you away from the opinion of men, it will assuredly conduct you to the throne of God."

In his time of distress, David fled to the house of God. King Saul was actually pursuing him to take his life. He ran to the house of God for security and reinforcement. It is great comfort in the day of trouble to know that we have a God to whom we can run for divine intervention (cf. Psa 46:1-3; Heb 4:15,16).

In our text for today, David told a lie and it eventually led to the death of the priests of the LORD. David was known to be a man of great faith and courage, yet both failed him because he allowed fear and cowardice to set in. Had he trusted God aright, he would not have used such a sinful (selfish) strategy for his own preservation. He repented of this later (1 Sam 22:22). He told the lie in the presence of a traitor who later became a killed (1 Sam 21:1,7; 22:21). He also feigned madness (1 Sam 21:12-15). All these were done out of fear (v. 12). Couldn't God save him without these 'false appearance'? It is not written for our imitation but for our admonition. Let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

If we would but trust God aright, we don't need "white lies" or dishonouring devices for our preservation. If you tell the truth, you have the infinite power of God supporting you.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to be strong in times of temptation.
2. Lord, help me to be vigilant enough against the cunning of the devil.
3. Pray for brethren going through terrible times of temptation, that they will be strong enough to stand for Him.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOSHUA 16-20

No matter how terrible the economy of the nation is... Favor and Grace of Jehovah Jireh will make you live in abundance in Jesus Christ name

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

A PLEA FOR REVIVAL
READ PSALM 85:1-13
MEMORISE: Will you not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in you? Show us Your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation. (Psalm 85:6-7)

God often grants re-awakening when men recognize their deep spiritual needs and, in heartfelt agony, plead with Him to come to their aid. When there is genuine repentance, God releases His power.

Israel, as a nation, is favoured by God. After regaining freedom from Egyptian captivity, God led them to the Promised Land, in spite of their inconsistent walk with Him. The inconsistence of the Israelites' walk with God developed out of their familiarity with Him (familiarity contempt) and their yawning for idol worshipping Luke other nations.

The writer of this Psalm realised there must have been a lot of strain in their interpersonal relationships, inordinate ambition, hatred and hearts drifted away from God. Therefore, the nation needed spiritual re-awakening in order to get back to the very centre of the will of God.

Many Christians and Christian assemblies today have become cold. The glory has departed in many places. It is not re-organization or re-modeling that is needed, but a heaven-sent revival. So we must abase ourselves and cry aloud for revival. God in His mercy, will rekindle His fire of revival in our lives and churches in Jesus' name. Amen

What areas of your life need revival? Revival is on the way when those affected by coldness and lukewarmness discover themselves, and passionately desire divine intervention. Are you ready?

PRAYER POINTS
1. Send down revival, oh Lord, into my life and home.
2. Lord, make me an instrument of lasting revival in this generation. 
3. Send down revival, oh Lord, into our churches.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JOSHUA 21-24

If others experience famine, you will experience SURPLUS in Jesus Christ name

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

YOU AND YOUR DREAM

READ GENESIS 37:1-20

MEMORISE: Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said to them, "Listen to this dream I had..." (Gen 37:5-6)

Joseph, the dreamer, started his dreams of destiny at an early stage. Though his dreams caused him trouble, they encouraged him (fired him up) to maintain his integrity and chastity. 
The Hebrew word translated "told" in Gen 37:5, is an accentuated form of the verb. In the Hebrew language, a grammatical addition to a verb changes the tone to a stronger form with the same meaning. In Joseph's case "told" becomes "told with emphasis" or "bragged". In other words, the young Joseph did not just tell his brothers about his dreams, he told them his apparent boasting. There was no way his brothers would not be offended by the God-revealed dreams. Are you asking, Why? The father, for so many reasons had openly demonstrated his love for the boy. 
Joseph, perhaps because of his youthfulness, had not learned God's purpose for dreams. Yet, he positioned himself in a way to facilitate the fulfilment. Dreams give hope, focus and direction for our lives. They hold us on target, inspire us to action. They give us healthy ambition and motivate us. They are not given to us by God to inflate our egos, but to encourage us to accomplish things for Him. 
When dreams get to our spirit, they can do us good and lead us forward. However, when they get into our heads, they can become big problems for others and ourselves. 
What are you doing with your dreams?

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to accomplish Your purpose for my life.
2. Lord, give me the needed insights that will equip me with the necessary foresight for future exploits with, and for you. 
3. Lord, help our leaders to discover and never to derail from Your purposes for giving them the privilege to be leaders in various capacities.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JUDGES 1-6

Those attacking you because of your dream will surely bow for you in Jesus Christ name. Your dreams will not die

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Friday, February 26, 2016

BE A PEACE MAKER

READ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-21

MEMORISE: We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. (2 Cor 5:20)

Man has been fighting God since the error of Adam and Eve. The first man and woman decided to love and serve what the Creator had made, instead of the Creator (Gen 3).

This spiritual depravity has continued since then. Man in sin is destined to doom. But the loving God will not just fold His hands and allow man to ruin himself. He sent the only Son as sacrifice for our sin. Thus, God took the decision to reconcile man to Himself. God's expectation is that man will get reconciled to Him by accepting the hand of love He has stretched out in and through Christ Jesus. No greater love than this (Jn 15:13; Rom 5:.

The peacemakers are those who realise their state of enmity with God and endeavour to forsake their sinful ways of life in order to please Him. They then go out to reconcile others to Him (2 Cor 5:15ff).

Have you been reconciled to your Creator? Then, go out and reconcile others to Him. Do not forget that the peacemakers are blessed; theey are called sons/daughters of God. God and be a peacemaker between God and man by witnessing your salvation experience to all.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, add power to your Word as it's being preached everywhere.
2. Lord, make me an aggressive soul winner.
3. Pray for all C.A.C. missionaries all over the world for divine protection and manifestation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JUDGES 7-11

I see those who have mocked and turned you down in the past coming to bow at your feet in Jesus Christ name

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

IT IS FINISHED!

READ JOHN 19:19-30

MEMORISE: When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. (John 19:30).

Jesus Christ came into this world to save mankind. His mission was clearly defined from the start. He came to save, heal and deliver. The task took Him through a lot. He was misinterpreted, molested, maligned and neglected by the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes and the whole Jews. Yet, He stayed focused. He was given 39 strokes of the multi-slinger whip. The all-sufficient God thirsted and was given nothing but gall and other bitter drinks to take. When He had finished paying the demands of eternal justice, He shouted to the hearing, dismay and shame of principalities, powers, host of hell and Satan, It is finished. That is, "I have perfected everything that is written in the book of God regarding the redemption of the once condemned man. Satan, you are finished."

God has perfected His plan to deliver you. He has given you His only begotten Son, who has dealt provisionally and finally with the devil on your behalf. Remember, provisionally, God has 'finished' and provided in advance for the needs of mankind. But you have the responsibilities of appropriating and actualising this. How? Believe in your heart, and confess with your mouth. Rise up today, and declare to the devil, it is finished (Rom 10:9,10).

As you approach life today with this faith and consciousness, God will arrest all arresters in your life, in Jesus' name. Amen. You have nothing to fear and worry about. Just cast your burden on the Saviour who did all for your sake.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank God for your redemption and salvation perfected in Christ Jesus. 
2. Satan, it is finished for you in my life, home, vocation, ministry, etc. Get thee behind me, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 
3. Lord arrest every troubler of Your Church in the land, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JUDGES 12-16

The Lord will satisfy you with the good things of life in Jesus Christ name.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

WEEDS AMONG THE WHEAT

READ MATTHEW 13:24-30

MEMORISE: But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. (Matt 13:25)

When Jesus gave this parable, He meant it to give us an insight into the reality that there are enemies (Satan and his cohorts) on the prowl. Jesus Himself says, while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat. He identified a specific enemy who actually sows tares in place of wheat. Tares/weeds are neither planted nor desired by the sower of the good seeds. They reduce the economic value of the wheat, and can render the labour invested on the venture unprofitable/fruitless.

Tares are demonic seeds planted to reverse God's good works in the life of a man. It stands for those satanic deposits that neutralise the labour and effort of a man. They can include satanic deposits in dreams, through poisoning, etc. They also include negative words (curses, spells, etc.)

Jesus is the only One who can set your wheat free from the tares of the devil. God has given us the assurance that with Him, we are above the threats of principalities and powers, and the empty declarations of the evil ones called spells and incantations (Numbers 23:23). He will do it now if you come and surrender to Him unreservedly. Those negative words working against your progress will be permanently reversed as you table your case on the altar of prayer; and life of holiness unto God. You will not labour in vain. Are you ready for His salvation?

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, turn my wasted years into season of profitability and rejoicing. 
2. I uproot every weed among the wheat of my life, home and endeavours, in Jesus' name. 
3. Lord, uproot the weeds from among the wheat of the ministry, so that they stop bringing dishonour to the credibility of Your service here on earth.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: JUDGES 17-21

The Lord will disconnect you from those making you miss God's blessings in Jesus Christ name.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

HUMILITY IN PRAYER

READ 2 CHRONICLES 6:12-21

MEMORISE: Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5)

Humility is a virtue that attracts both human and divine favour. The tendency to focus more on self and put great emphasis on personal achievements than God is a fiery temptation to modern day achievers. 
Solomon demonstrated his humility in his early reign, despite his glory and achievement in building a magnificent temple for God. The content of his prayer reveal the virtues of God. Solomon describes the God of Israel as of incomparable perfection. He is infinite and immense. He whom the heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain.

God still answers prayers today; we should not allow the extremity and magnitude of our situation to cause us to doubt Hum. Solomon's prayer of dedication was simple and straightforward. His focus is different from those of modern day Pharisees who despise others and exalt themselves. The humble person places God far above every person or situation. He also recognises the presence and importance of others in preference to self.

How we pray and what we pray about speak volume about us. As you start to pray today, start with reverential humility; pour your heart to Him in faith, and leave the rest in His hand.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, teach me how to pray. 
2. Holy Spirit, baptise me with humility. 
3. Lord, let there be revival of Bible based prayers and praying in the Church.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: RUTH

Grace and favor shall speak on your behalf wherever you go in the name of Jesus.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

VICTORY AT LAST

READ 2 SAMUEL 5:1-10

MEMORISE: When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a compact with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. (2 Sam 5:3)

There are many lessons for us from the life of King David. How God dealt with him, his sins and forgiveness all serve as lessons for us.

In the above passage, David at last arrived at the palace to reign and rule over all the tribes of Israel. Major authorities of the Bible accept that he was between sixteen and seventeen years of age when he was first anointed King to replace King Saul. Between the anointing and his coronation at age thirty, God needed to take him through the "university of adversity", not to crush him but to strengthen him and brush him up for the coming assignments.

On the eve of Saul's death, David lost everything he ever possessed in Ziklag, to some marauders. But by the next day, he became king over Judah and later over all Israel, despite the antics of King Saul. Before his ascension to the throne, imagine how he had demonstrated acts of forgiveness and humility to Saul and had practically cared for his followers. God in heaven was watching.
What are you passing through today? Stop fretting. Relax and see how God will take you successfully through the wilderness of life. You will get to where He has planned for you, whether the enemy likes it or nor. It shall be victory at last (Amen).

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, demonstrate in my life that You turn mourning into dancing by Your unquestionable power.
2. I take authority over every challenge I am going through and I'll go through, in Jesus' name. I will laugh last over them.
3. Let every challenge confronting the Church in the land be a walk over, in the name of Jesus.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 1-5

You will sing a new song in Jesus Christ name.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

NEVER WASTE GOD'S RESOURCES

READ JUDGES 15:1-20

MEMORISE: Samson said to them, "Since you've acted like this, I won't stop until i get my revenge on you." (Judges 15:7)

It is very clear in Genesis that God formed man from clay before breathing the breath of life into him. God detests wasting His resources. When He provided manna for the Israelites, His instruction bothered not only on obedience, but was in a way, teaching them resource management that is lacking in our world today (Exo 16:17-20). Jesus Christ also exhibited resource management when He asked His disciples to gather the leftovers after He miraculously fed thousands. He taught us to avoid waste (Mark 8:8; 6:43).
All men are God's resources. He expects us to utilise the endowments, resources and gifts lavished on us justifiably and judiciously. Samson wasted his God-given resources. This man commissioned to deal with God’s enemies, was going about wasting the anointing (Judges 15:1ff).

What gifts and talents have you been endowed with? Do you sqaunder them? Any of your gifts and talents misused or misdirected is as good as being wasted (Matt 25:24-25).use the resources in the way that God wants them to be used. And you can understand the essence of the given resources as you study the Word of the Giver.
God is unhappy seeing His resources wasted, just as you won't open your eyes and fold your arms while your empire collapses! Make amends today if you have been wasting His rare resources. Remember: God holds you accountable for things He has put under your watch.

PRAYER POINTS
1. I shall not be a resource waster, in Jesus Name.
2. Holy Spirit, I open my heart unto You, fill me and let your gifts operate in ne to do supernatural exploits in your vineyard.
3. Lord, help Your Church to rightly appropriate the resources You are committing to us with all prudence.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 6-10

As your journey the path of life in this month, you will not be stranded but experience all round provisions in Jesus Christ name.

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION

Thursday, March 3, 2016

ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES

READ ECCLESIASTICS 10:8-15
MEMORISE: Whoever digs a pit may fall into it; whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. Whoever quarries stone may be injured by them (Eccl 10:

There is a consequence for every action taken. But this fact seems to be lost in the diary of many people. No wonder they live as if they have the unfettered liberty to say anything, do anything and go scot free. In this careless state, many people carry on in life only to discover; when it is too late, that they must account for the way they had lived.

The wise preacher in our today's text sought to draw attention to the inevitability of a payback time for all of man's actions. He warned that those who seek to entrap other people or strip them of all forms of protection shall sooner or later fall victim of their own activities.

The worst condition a man can get into is to be full of himself. How many people today go about life thinking they know everything, they can do everything, and they fear nothing and no one, whether in the family, office, church or the society at large. Such people routinely trample on the rights of others and frighten their victims into silence.
Anyone in this condition is in reality, blinded by self-delusion, pride and arrogance. He will soon realise that there is payback time for all actions. The only remedy for such people is to retrace their steps, repent, pay for damages where possible, and ask God for mercy.

PRAYER POINTS
1. O Lord, let me always remember and continually live by the fact that whatever I do has consequences in a way or the other.
2. O Lord, open the eyes of our leaders to
know that there is a pay back time, so that the level of corruption in the Church and society will abate.
3. Pray that the Lord will help you so that you will not be accused of aggravating the already corrupt situations in the society.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 11-15

The Glory and Favour of the Lord will speak for you in any situation you find yourself in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Friday, March 4, 2016

ETERNALLY SECURE IN CHRIST

READ ISAIAH 43:4

MEMORISE: Since you are precious and honoured in my. sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. (Isa 43:4)

The huge amount government spend on the security of Presidents is undoubtedly high. They call it security vote, and you are left to spend it as you like, in most countries. Such is not audited and the beneficiaries are never called to account for how it is spent. In spite of all these voted huge amounts of money, cases abound in nations where their Heads of State die mysteriously, some are even murdered like cheap chickens, most surprisingly in the full glare of the so-called personal security details. Their best physicians have been to no avail. Truly, Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain (Psa 127:1).
Brethren, the Word of God is true to life. The maximum security of your life is in the hand of God. He is ready to demonstrate and lavish His protection on you. He did it for Moses. Where many children were killed according to king Pharaoh's command in the broad day light, Moses' life was spared. What of Shedrach, Meshach and Abednego, those who carried them to the furnace of fire died in their stead. The accusers of Daniel did not return from the den of lions.
Why are you running helter-skelter for the security of your life? So many made a shipwreck of their lives by seeking protection/security from man and Satan (cf. Jer 17:5-. God means what He says according to His word that, He will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in Him. If you obey Him, you will enjoy the provision also.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, I believe in Your power to secure me eternally. Help me to trust You absolutely.
2. Lord, defend me and everything that relates to me always against the onslaught of the devil and his cohorts.
3. Lord Jesus protect your servants that are working in dangerous places.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 16-20

Whatever disqualifies you for financial fortune is cursed in the name of Jesus!

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Saturday, March 5, 2016

KEEP YOUR TEMPER

READ EXODUS 32:15-20

MEMORISE: Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. (Prov. 25:28)

When a person loses his temper, one of the most common expressions used to describe the situation is "fly off the handle". This phrase refers to the head of a hammer coming loose from its handle as the carpenter attempts to use it. Many terrible things can happen as a result. 
Firstly, the hammer becomes useless, no longer good for work. In like manner, when a person loses his temper, he often loses his effectiveness. Anything he says may not be taken seriously, and is likely to be unproductive.

Secondly, the hammerhead, twirling out of control, is likely to cause some type of damage to anything on its path, including brutal injury and death, as the case may be. The person who loses his temper causes damage even if he doesn't realise it, perhaps physically to people or objects in his way, and nearly always emotionally to those who feel they are victims of uncontrolled wrath. 
Thirdly, the repair of both the hammer and the resulting damage takes time. The person who loses temper may recover quickly, but the one who is the victim of the hotness of the temper rarely recovers as quickly.

Your temper is like a fire. It gets very destructive when it gets out of control. 
Keep your temper today; nobody else wants it! You know why? Your anger never works the work of righteousness (Jas 1:20). Control your spirit and you will be a wise person (Prov 16:32).

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, give me the spirit of self-control. 
2. Pray that God will help to restore every good thing about your life and home, that has been destroyed undue display of bad temper. 
3. Ask God to restore every good thing that envy and bad temper have destroyed or rendered useless in our nation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 21-25

You will make it in Jesus Christ name

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Sunday, March 6, 2016

CONSCIOUS OF YOUR CONSCIENCE?

READ ROMANS 2:12-16
MEMORISE: To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15)

A mother was helping her son one day with his spelling assignment and they came to the words "conscious" and "conscience". She asked her son, "Do you know the difference between these two words?" The son immediately replied, "Sure, mom. Being conscious is when you are aware of something or things around you, and conscience is when you wish you weren't."

The conscience is like a sharp square peg in our hearts. When we are confronted by a situation that calls for a right-or-wrong decision, that square begins to turn. Its corner cuts into our hearts, warning us with an inward "Knowing" that we are facing a situation in which we must make a choice against evil and for good. In the case where the conscience is ignored time after time, however, the corners of the square are gradually worn out, and the 'peg' of the conscience becomes a circle that twists and turns at will. When that circle turns within one's heart, there is no inner sensation of warning. In effect, one is left without a conscience.

The conscience is "Mr somebody or something inside of you that tells you the rightness or wrongness of your actions" but a sound conscience is indeed a gift from God. Are you conscious of its presence and working in your life in making moral decisions? Have you been nurturing it with God's Word and Spirit to make it more alert to your moral needs? Heed its warning signals early and you will be spared much pain and heartache.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Heal my seared conscience and repossess it with Your Spirit, o Lord.
2. Revive the life of God in the consciences of our religious/political leaders.
3. O Lord, give us all, a sound mind, and help us to be obedient to our consciences.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 SAMUEL 26-31

You are lifted in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Monday, March 7, 2016

GOD'S UNCHANGING STANDARD

READ TITUS 1:5-9

MEMORISE: Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and 'Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness. (2 Tim 2:19)

Standard can generally be defined as a level of quality skill, ability or achievement by which someone or something is judged, that is considered to be necessary or acceptable in a particular situation. There are standards and there are standards everywhere, but these ones are incomparable to God's, whose standard supersedes all other ones. Come to think of it: If the mortal and fallible man can set a standard for doing things, would the Almighty do less? 
Societal and organisational standards can be compromised and manipulated because the world itself is already compromised, but God's standard remains unchangeable and unchanging. God's standard, as ageless as it is, can never be obsolete (Psalm 119:160). For example, Paul clearly explains God's standard for the would-be church office holders (1 Tim 3:1ff). No heaven-conscious growth-minded church attempts to modify it. 
One thing that is undoubted about standards is that they do not fall or decline in a day; it takes a gradual process. Ranging from little indulgence, to adorning 'it does not matter' syndrome. Dear devout, will God's unchanging standard for godliness, righteousness, holiness, justice, relationships, administration, marriage, etc. be mellowed down under your watch? You need to check up now and watch out. (1 Cor. 16:13) You owe it as a duty to observe, protect, defend and encourage others to follow the unchanging standard. Earthly rules might have changed but the divine ones have not!

PRAYER POINTS
1.Lord, let me not fall victim of the 'disease' of it-doesn't matter Christianity.
2. Holy Spirit, moderate my motives and actions, so that i don't bend Your rules in any way. 
3. Lord, deliver the present-day Church from the tendency to try 'civilizing' the unchanging God.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 SAMUEL 1-4

The Grace and favour of the Lord will speak for you all through this week in Jesus Christ name.
You are lifted

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 (MOTHERS' DAY)

IF YOU KNEW THE GIFT OF GOD

READ JOHN 4:5-10
MEMORISE: Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who is it that asks you for a drink....." (John 4:10)

Her ignorance of the Personality who was speaking with her made the Samaritan woman almost miss her blessing. She considered Him a man and a Jew who, by cultural requirement, was not supposed to have any relationship with a Samaritan, talk less of a woman. Her response to His request was almost an accusation for His lack of consideration for the prevailing tradition of the day.

The Lord Jesus choose however to condescend and reveal to her the value of the Gift she was about to throw away. Finally, her eyes were opened and she realised what she had been missing. A woman who had been an outcast became the evangelist who won her whole community to the Lord just because she realised she was before the Gift of God.

The Lord is presenting a gift to you today, which may be in a form you could neither
have imagined or expected. God packages His treasures in earthen vessels that men may consider unworthy (2 Cor 4:7). Holding such gifts in high esteem ensures you gain the water of life that the Lord is presenting to you, so you may not thirst again. God's gift is often located in unexpected places. It may be that pastor you underestimate, that child you look down on, that spouse with whom you have become too familiar, or the co-worker you don't value.

On your way, be very sensitive. How? Let God's Word fill and control your steps. Also, let the Holy Spirit guide your spirit. You can be as sensitive as Moses, never missing the blessing of discovering that the bush was burning without being consumed.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, open my eyes that I may see as You want me to, and behold the wonderful gift you have packaged to better my life.
2. Lord, help every believer to understand that the gift of God is packaged in men, so that we will stop messing around with those You place around us, will no longer miss your blessings.
3. Lord Jesus, reveal Yourself to those at the helms of affair in this nation, as the packaged Gift from God, and help them to embrace You.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 SAMUEL 5-9

As the Lord gave Joseph huge success in a strange land, so shall God's good success locate you where ever you get to and in every good things you lay your hands on in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

LITTLE, YET FRUITFUL

READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58

MEMORISE: Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Cor 15:58)

We remember Moses, the great emancipator, lawgiver, prophet and leader; we forget Aaron, his brother, who served as his spokesperson before Pharaoh. We remember Joseph, the fair-haired dreamer who rose to fame and fortune on Pharaoh's throne and brought deliverance to his famine-ridden family; we forget Reuben, Judah, and the other brothers who watched over their father and entire household of Israel and brought them safely to Egypt. We remember Abraham, the courageous founder of a new faith; we forget his wife, Sarah, who as his companion and co-worker, also sacrificed and suffered. We remember Ruth; we forget Naomi. We remember David; we forget Jonathan.
A life needs to be great to be beautiful. There may be as much beauty in a tiny flower as in a majestic tree, in a little gem as in a great jewel. A life may be very lovely, and yet be insignificant in the world's eyes. A beautiful life is one that fulfils its mission in the world (i.e., what God made it to be) and does what God made it to do.
Are you feeling or thinking that because you think you have just a commonplace gift, you cannot live a beautiful life, that you cannot be a blessing to this world? Note: the smallest life that fills its place well is far lovelier in God's sight than the largest and most splendidly gifted who yet fails in its divine mission. Do your best for God and the benefit of mankind with the one-life that God has given you.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank God for the God-appointed partners (marriage, colleague, business, ministerial etc) around you; pray that God should help you to appreciate their different roles, however little they may be.
2. Pray for abundant grace from God in order to be fulfilled in your God-given mission.
3. Pray that God will help our leaders at all levels, so that they would not fail in the responsibilities entrusted to them.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 SAMUEL 10-14

From today, When others are closing down, you will be expanding in the name of Jesus!

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Thursday, March 10, 2016

LOOK UP TO HIM

READ PSALM 121:1-8

MEMORISE: I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? (Psa 121:1)

In looking to God for deliverance of any kind, man is prone to try to discover what material He has on hand to work on in coming to his relief. It is so human to look and crave for something in sight that will help the Lord in supplying our needs. To need a sum of money while not being able to think of a friend, colleague, or moneyed institution from which it might be obtained, gives a dark background to the scene. The outlook is all liabilities, with no resources to help. 
To God's child, what is the real situation? Are there nothing but liabilities? Are there no resources? Where are they? Above you, below you, around you. Earth and air are full of wealth untold. Keep your eye on Him. It is not necessary for us to see any help in sight, nor is it really necessary for God to have any relief on hand. He needs nothing to take off from. 
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. What did He make them from? Nothing. Remember, not a scrap of anything was used to make it. He suspends the earth on nothing. It hangs all right. A God who can make the earth, sun, moon and stars out of nothing, and keep them hanging on nothing, will supply all your needs, whether He has anything to begin or to work with or not. Just that you trust Him; He will see you through. Believe in Him and see His goodness in the land of the living.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank God for creating and sustaining your life by His own incomprehensible power. 
2. Intercede for the ministers of the gospel, that they will trust absolutely in the power of God for all things. 
3. Intercede for the leadership of our nation, that they may learn to rely on God's power for the anticipated transformation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 SAMUEL 15-19

Your hope in the Lord will never be put to shame in Jesus Christ name

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTION
Friday, March 11, 2016

A SHINING GENEROSITY

READ GALATIANS 6:7-10

MEMORISE: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Gal 6:7)

The story is told of a man and woman who gave a sizeable contribution to their church to honour the memory of their son who lost his life in the war. When the announcement was made to the congregation of the generous donation, a woman whispered to her husband,"Let's give the same amount in honour of each of our boys."
The husband replied,"What are you talking about? Neither of our sons was killed in the war." "Exactly," said the woman. "Let's give it as an expression of our gratitude to God for sparing their lives."

What we give to charitable concerns during our life produces benefit in three dimensions. (1) It helps those in need; (2) It inspires others to give; and (3) It forms an 'inner' character in the giver; one marked by less selfishness and materialistic tendencies, greater generosity, and heightened awareness of and concern for other people.

As you go about your business and other endeavours today, keep in mind that when you give, you are ultimately giving to God in people, even if your gift is made to an institution or organisation. Churches and other charities are made up of people. Your giving brings sunshine to the lives of others, and will return to you at the end of the day. 
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Thank God for your life and the grace to still be in existence. 
2. Pray that the labours of our heroes past (church, national and historical) will not be in vain. 
3. Pray that God will give us all a heart for others' welfare.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 SAMUEL 20-24

Every issue of shame and reproach in your life is turning to a testimony before this month ends in Jesus Christ name!

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Saturday, March 12, 2016
PARENTS, TEACH; CHILDREN WILL OBEY
READ JEREMIAH 35:1-19
MEMORISE: We have obeyed everything our forefather Jonadab son of Recab commanded us. Neither we nor our wives nor our sons and daughters have ever drunk wine. (Jer 35:

Paul's injunction to parents in his epistles to the Ephesians and Colossians is to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord rather than provoke them to rebellion (Eph 6:1-4; Col 3:20, 21). Many parents tend to leave the spiritual upbringing of their children to the church. The lessons they learn in the children church is often all the children ever learn. They neglect the children in such ways. The sons of Recab did not have such an upbringing. Their father trained them to know what was right and wrong. They had their family doctrine and tradition, and were not easily led astray even by a prophet.
It is the parents' duty to teach their children the way of the LORD (Deut 49:6,7). Timothy was brought up by his mother and grandmother this way (2 Tim 1:5; 3:15). This is perhaps what is lacking in the upbringing of many youths these days, which leads them to be dependent on the words of the prophet rather than trust God to speak with them directly. As a parent, the first set of people God requires from you as fruit of the kingdom are the fruit of your loins. How faithful are you to this duty? Offer your children to God so they can carry Him to their generations. Let there be no spiritual gap (Jdg 2:10).
Henceforth, be more committed to the upbringing of your children in the way of the Lord. You will then have rest now and in the future, because, only then will they be able to obey the legacies you are giving them in the Lord, just like the Recabites did as touching their father's commands in the Lord.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, teach me the way to bring up my children so that they can know You the more, and be more obedient.
2. Lord, pour Your grace upon every member of the Christians home to function in their different capacities to advance Your Kingdom.
3. We want total peace for our leaders. Lord come and teach them by Yourself, so that they can know and receive You in their hearts.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 KINGS 1-4

In this season of glory, mockery will not deter you from your inheritance in the name of Jesus Christ

THE LIVING WATER: DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, March 14, 2016
'LL BE REWARDED FOR WHAT?
READ GALATIANS 6:7-10
MEMORISE: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Gal 6:7)

This is a serious question that all must take time to answer before it is too late. What will you be rewarded for? Nemesis is something that none can run away from. Ask Jacob. He paid dearly for his cheating tendencies. Both God and man (the likes of Laban) dealt with him. When Adoni-Bezek was cutting off the thumbs and toes of his victims, it's likely he never thought of the day when God would repay him in his own coins (Jdgs 1:1-7). When David was messing up with Uriah's wife and brutally murdering the man, he had forgotten that nemesis would catch up with him. In fact, he got more than what he bargained for (2 Sam 11ff). The recalcitrant people of God didn't escape the recompense (Jer 34:17).
Conversely, the goods that the likes of Abraham did in relation to God and people, lived after them. No wonder Abraham was called God's friend.
Can you think of people around you in your nation or locality, who have lived in the past, whether famously or notoriously, and were repaid in their own coins before and after their demise? Any lesson from them? (1 Cor 10:11, 12).
Assuming you appear in the court hall of God now, what will you be rewarded for? Nehemiah boldly and humbly prayed unto God... Remember me for good (Neh 5:17-19). What have you done to be positively rewarded?
Remember that you cannot deceive God, no matter how smart you might try to be. What you do today, becomes history tomorrow, and will be the basis of being rewarded immediately and ultimately. Beware!

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Ask God to forgive you for those past actions, reactions and inactions that you know can't bring any positive result in your life.
2. Lord, help me to always think of the end result in whatever step I plan to take in life.
3. Ask God to make parents and other leaders at all level to be more sensitive to the inevitability of nemesis, to be cautious in their dealings.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 KINGS 10-13

You will never experience dryness in this new week, expect supernatural overflow in all sphere of your life in Jesus Christ name

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
OPEN TO CORRECTION
READ PROVERBS 9:9
MEMORISE: Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. (Prov 9:9)

The text for the Living Water for today implies that a wise man will be open to instruction. Instruction involves two things: giving of information, and correcting misinformation and misconducts. All of us need to be corrected from time to time. John wrote, If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1: Solomon compliments this in Proverb 28:13.
To the natural man, it is often very hard to learn from mistakes. To learn from an error, one needs to admit it, confess it, and make adjustment so that it doesn't happen again. However, failing to admit, and trying to free oneself from such error cannot bring mercy from God, but punishment. An example of this bad attitude was Uzziah, a remarkably successful king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. His God-given success soon ran into his head, so much that he began performing the priests' duties. When confronted by the priests to correct him, he got annoyed, instead of admitting his fault and opening up to correction (2 Chr 26:16-22). Ragging at the priests, leprosy suddenly broke out of his forehead, which was an indication of God's judgment upon him. He was immediately rushed out of his palace into isolation till his death.
Are people, even Christians different today? (cf. Jer 6:16-19) Are you open to correction and willing to comply with God's transforming Word? (2 Tim. 3:16). Please amend your ways in line with God's instructions, lest you be another king Uzziah (cf. Psa 95:7; Heb 3:7-.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Pray with CACHB 452.
2. Lord, I am sorry for those areas where I have refused to yield to Your instructions and corrections.
3. Lord, help all our leaders to eschew complacency and be more open to correction, whatever way You bring it.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 KINGS 14-18

Every errors we have made in the past that is speaking against our progress, the power of the Living God corrects them and make us experience all round breakthrough in Jesus Christ name

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Thursday, March 17, 2016
TURNING POINT - THE PRODIGAL SON
READ LUKE 15:11-24
MEMORISE: When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!' (Luke 15:17)

Turning point is the period of self-discovery and self-awareness regarding one's prevalent status of loss, such that one is ready to make a positive change. Backsliders need turning points like the prodigal son, when he said to himself, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men' (Luke 15:17-19). This decision eventually led to his deliverance from death, and restoration to the father's undoubted love, inexhaustible forgiveness and care.
Nicodemus was a good religious leader among the Pharisees. But that he met Jesus that night, his life would have remained the same. Apostle Paul thought he was pursuing God's course by committing the early Christians to death, until he met Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus. That was his turning point (Acts 9:1-6).
Prophet Moses was a shepherd in the wilderness. His turning point came when he saw and was sensitive to the burning bush. He said, I will go over and see this strange sight - why the bush does not burn up (Exo 3:3). Peter's turning point came the day he met Christ after he had laboured all night in his fishing business. The miraculous catch endeared him to the Saviour in an encounter he couldn't have easily forgotten.
Have you had such a definite encounter with Christ? Are you born again? If not, let today be your turning point. Confess your sin now, and accept Christ's lordship. Let Him start to live the new life in you (Gal 2:20). That is all.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, please reveal to me the very person You see me to be on Your error-free radar.
2. Lord, give my life, home, business and ministry the needed turning points, unto Your eternal glory.
3. Oh Lord, You have got this nation in Your hands. Let there be positive turnaround for the sake of Your people in the nation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 KINGS 1-5

Every untold hardship and suffering that ignorance has brought upon you is terminated this morning and your hour of glorious manifestation is NOW in Jesus Christ name.

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Friday, March 18, 2016
BE DISCIPLINED
READ HEBREWS 12:4-12
MEMORISE: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but
painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of
righteousness and peace for those who have been trained
by it (Hebrews 12:11)
'War against indiscipline' was a popular slogan during a
Military regime in Nigeria. Did the people really sustain the
war? As a matter of fact, every individual must raise fierce
war against every act of indiscipline, if success is to be
achieved. Indiscipline should be abhorred. Apart from the
fact that it tags the lawless, as regards both the traditional
and constitutional laws of the land, it pitches one against the
Holy God. To be indiscipline is to be too loose, unruly,
insubordinate, disruptive and uncontrollable.
People who are too loose usually lose out from the hall of
the outstanding. That is, achieving excellence in any
endeavour is far-fetched from he who lacks discipline. Such
are simply like a city with broken down walls.
Discipline is a close associate of diligence. It leads to
honour, riches and wealth. Discipline is an essential key to
lasting success. Discipline requires endurance,
perseverance and forbearance (v.7). Discipline assisted
Jesus, our Lord, to fulfil His God-given destiny. Discipline
enthrones and elevates. Christians need self-discipline to
tackle the menace of sin (v.4).
Reuben and Amnon ruined their glorious destinies due to
lack of discipline. They died unfulfilled. Absalom and Judas
died untimely on account of impropriety. Discipline will
assist a believer to be free from weights and distractions
(v.1). God keeps us in shape and aligns us with His will
through discipline. Discipline is a trainer. It is painful and
unattractive at present, but on the long run, it is profitable
and productive (v.11). Job vowed not to lustfully look at a
virgin. Joseph refused to have carnal knowledge of his
master's wife. Jesus refused the offer of the devil. Be
disciplined. Learn to say no to all gifts and appearances of
evil.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, deliver me from attitudes (manifestations of self)
that can ruin me.
2. Lord, help me to be malleable, so that all You have in
stock for me can come to pass.
3. Lord, save the believers and leaders of Your people from
the spirit of indiscipline.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 KINGS 6-10

 Whatsoever and whatever power holding and dragging you back from fulfilling your destiny today shall be scatter by the power in the name of Jesus Christ.