Month: July 2019

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Friday 12 July, 2019

Text: Daniel 6:1-11

TOPIC: CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT A STAIN❓

KEY VERSE:
Dan. 6:4

MESSAGE:
Integrity is a scarce commodity in our world today. However, there are still people who could be relied on in terms of faithfulness and honesty. Can you be relied on? Daniel was such a person. His rivals could not find any fault against him because there was no “skeleton in his cupboard”. His determination to do God’s will at his teenage years remained in him even at old age. At this time, Daniel was over 80years old. Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

It is said that one of the best ways to influence non-christian employers is to work diligently and responsibly. Daniel is an example. How well do you represent God before your employer or colleagues? Daniel conducted his whole life above reproach. Of course, that earned him persecution, leading to the “Lion’s Den.” However, Daniel refused to be swayed by intimidation, ridicule and discrimination of jealous rivals and enemies. He ignored their attacks and manipulations. He continued to worship God who had cared for him throughout his life (v 10). Daniel chapter 6 presents many interesting things about the prophet Daniel:

❗His spirituality set him apart as God’s instrument for such time (v 3).
❗ He was a preferred man. (V3).
❗He was a praying man (v 10).
❗He was a praising man (v 10).
❗He was a persecuted man (v 1).
❗ He was a protected man (v 21,22).
❗ He was a prosperous man (v 28).

God is worthy of our trust. We must stay true to Him despite persecutions and trials of our faith. Let us completely rely on God for protection (v 22). A man under God’s backing can never be harmed by spiritual lions “…if God is for us, who can be against us?” (Room. 8:31).

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Remain focused in your services to God and man.

PRAYER:
Lord, give me courage to remain faithful.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
1kings 12-13; Matthew 9:1-17.

For counselling and more details contact:
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God bless you…

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Thursday 11 July, 2019

Text:
Hebrews 3:1-6

TOPIC:
ARE YOU A FAITHFUL SERVANT❓

Memory Verse:
Hebrews 3:1-2

MESSAGE:
God places great dividend on faithfulness. It appears to be the main acid test of the services of the elects to God from the history of God’s people over time. Christ’s ministry was predicted on faithfulness as we see in the above Scripture. The measure of our final worth when our services will come to the end will be based on it. Yet, many tend to rationalise everything as a product of situational ethics.

To be faithful means: to be reliable, dependable, truthful, the ability to do what one says one will do; ability to maintain one’s stand ability to do what one is required to do. It is unfortunate that faithfulness is becoming a very rare virtue. But, those who want to attain divine recommendation like Moses did must give attention to it since it is most rewarding.

A story has it that a man forgot a briefcase in a taxi. The briefcase contained vital valuables. When the driver discovered it, he was at crossroads on how to handle the situation. He later recalled that a member of his household said it was an answer to prayer and advised him to keep them but he refused. He launched out in search of the rightful owner and eventually succeeded. And to the glory of God that singular act earned him a permanent employment in the Government.

Every faithful Service has a reward. Conversely, every unfaithful service also has a reward. The choice is yours.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Every service has a commensurate reward in time and in eternity.

PRAYER:
My Lord and Father, help me to always remember that  every service will be accordingly rewarded and help me to make the right choices.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Psalms 1-3; Act 9: 1-21

For counselling and more details contact:
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God bless you…

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Wednesday 10 July, 2019

Text:
Ephesians 4:26-27

TOPIC:
HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH YOUR ANGRY EMOTION❓

KEY VERSE:
Ephesians 4:26

MESSAGE:
Anger can be defined as intense displeasure, often, with an urge for retaliation. It is a display of negative emotion because one feels aggrieved. There are two ways one can express anger. One can either blow up when aggrieved or suppress (bottle up) one’s feelings. Whichever way, uncontrolled anger can be dangerous – even devastating. Bottled up anger is like acid that can corrode the vessel in which it is stored.

An English Anatomist, Dr. John Hunter, while presenting an academic seminar to prove that anger has the capacity to destroy the one who harbors it, got locked in an argument that infuriated him very badly. Consequently, he suffered heart attack and died instantly. Anger can cause heart attack. Medical experts say that 60-80% of sickness prevalent in the society are emotionally induced. These include headache, ulcer, stroke, arthritis,high blood pressure and kidney disorders.

Spiritually, anger grieves the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:27). It affects one’s prayer life and relationship with God. This, little wonder, was why Moses could not enter the Promised Land. No matter how anointed a man may be, he becomes disconnected spiritually once he is enraged.

Meanwhile, the scriptures do not condemn anger per session, after all, anger is a natural and reflex phenomenon. It is also a universal feature of all living things -even animals and God Himself get angry. What is evil is display of sinful actions because one is angry. “Be angry but do not sin”.

Getting angry because you are hurt is not sin but remaining angry to the point of bitterness, keeping malice and outright hatred against the person that hurt you is sin. Anger has separated homes and turned love-birds into arch-enemies. It has led to bloodshed. All wars are products of anger; even innocent persons have become victims of anger due to “misplaced aggression”. The list is endless. Anger therefore, is better controlled than expressed.
Even the Nigerian slapping Senator did all he did based on an uncontrollable anger

To check angry emotion, learn to exercise self-control. Say no to the urge for retaliation (Prov. 12:16).❗ Tolerate and forgive others; it is human to err. Be diplomatic in dealing with those who are already boiling with rage (Prov. 15:1). ❗Quit hostile environment until normalcy returns (Prov. 17:14). ❗Above all, be spirit-controlled.❗

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Anger is like acid that corrodes the vessel in which it is stored.

PRAYER:
God, give me grace to control my angry emotion.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
1kings 19-20; Matthew 10: 21-42

For counselling and more details contact:
Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
34 Aba/Owerri Road P.O.Box 2117 Aba, Abia State Nigeria 🇳🇬
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God Bless you…

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Tuesday 9 July 2019

Text:
Matthew 7:24-29

TOPIC:
ARE YOU LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION❓

Memory Verse:
1 Tim 6:19

MESSAGE:
, Building Engineers everywhere know that solid foundation is very essential in building. In countries where earthquakes occur regularly, the importance of a solid foundation can never be over-emphasised. It is the only reason why some buildings are not swept off under the torrent of earthquakes. But those building without good and solid foundation are easily swept away. That is the reason why the Lord Jesus used the language of construction to teach us the wisdom of living and building on the solid foundation of God’s Word, so that when we are shaken by lives’ adversities and challenges, we do not allow the tempest to swallow us.

According to our text, we really need to lay solid foundation upon The Rock- Jesus, for our lives, familes and children. The Christian man needs a good foundation for his family because the family is God’s solution to problems of humanity. If the foundation of any family is solidly laid on the Rock, the parents and children grow to portray a good image of Christ to the entire world. The society at large be a better and safer place to live in.

Beloved of God, please note that hearing or preaching the word of God is not enough Bricks for the laying of the solid foundation. The Bricks for the foundation cannot be complete without the doing part of it. Many believers today concentrate more on the hearing and preaching of the word and leave out the DOING. But today, let it be known to all of us that the hearing and doing of the word of the Master is what makes for a solid foundation.

Foundation without Christ makes all other ground a sinking sand.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Hearing and doing the word of God is what is required for laying a solid foundation in the Christian faith

PRAYER:
Oh, Lord, help me to build a solid foundation that can withstand the storms and quakes of life.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Obadiah: Act 8:1-25

For counselling and more details contact:
Comrade Okizo
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God bless you…

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Monday 8 July 2019

Text:
Proverb 1:30; 9:8-9; Matthew 7:6

TOPIC:
WILL YOU PLAY THE FOOL❓

Memory Verse:
Proverb 9:8-9

MESSAGE:
A FOOL is a person who Acts unwisely or imprudently, a silly person. The Bible is full of lessons about foolish people. Sometimes, we may have seen certain type of foolishness. Like one not learning from their mistakes. When we look at the word of God, the Lord gives quite a few characteristics of a foolish person that can help us better understand the behaviour of a fool and learn to avoid certain habits or mindsets.
A further description of a fool is one who does not desire the instructions of Bible and will not adhere to it’s wisdom

CHARACTERISTICS OF A FOOL
1. He speaks too much (Prov. 17:27-28)

2. He puts hope in money (Prov. 11:28, 15:16)

3. He has no self-control control (Prov. 25:28)

4. He engages in slandering (Prov .10;18)

5. He never plans ahead (Prov. 19:2, 14:15)

6. He meddles in the matters of others (prov.26:17)

7. He speaks quickly (Prov. 29: 11 -12)

8. He is stubborn (prov.12:15)

9. Lazy (Prov. 13:4)
10. He is stingy (Prov 28:22)

11. He is easily enticed (Prov. 7:21-23)

12. He repeats mistakes (Prov. 26:11)

Ephesians 5 admonish us to be very careful, how we live, not as fools but as the wise, making the most of every opportunity.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
A foolish attitude will betray your person, whether you are a fool or not.
Remember: A Fool has said in his heart “there is no GOD.”

PRAYER:
Oh Lord, help me to live by your Word so that I will be delivered from foolishness.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 32-34; Acts 7:44-60

For counselling and more info contact:
Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
34 Aba/Owerri Road, P.O.Box 2117 Aba, Abia State Nigeria 🇳🇬
Email: doubledestiny.global@gmail.com.
+2348098766494

God Bless Your New Week

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Sunday 7 July 2019

Text:
1 Samuel 17:31-50

TOPIC:
WHY NOT START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE❓

Memory Verse:
1 Samuel 17:50b

MESSAGE:
The problem with many people all over the world is that they are busy looking at, and complaining about what they do not have instead of thinking of and making use of what they have. Many people fix their eyes on the things that are lacking in their lives. They do not even ever consider the ones that are wasting without proper use in their lives. This is a wrong attitude towards life.

It should not be forgotten that Success is a Function of Effort and Effort put in the right direction
It should not also be forgotten that prosperity and success do not come from the things that are lacking or missing. Rather, they come from the things that are available and also been put into proper use.
King David is a perfect example of a man who considered and  put into use whatever he had available. His  encounter with Goliath illustrates this point better.

Goliath was a terrorist who taunted and tormented the entire nation of Israel. No one had courage to confront let alone fight him. The king had already conceded defeat. But, David arrived the scene, had confidence in the name of his God whom the uncircumcised Philistine mocked. He quickly announced to all his willingness to not not only challenge but also defeat and kill the man that mocked his God and the people of Israel.

When Saul heard of David’s decision, he clothed him with his garments and armour. But, Saul’s armour and garment became an impediments to David. He quickly removed them and told Saul he could not use them as they were strange to him. He took his sling and stones, which were laughed at and underrated by even the enemy, and confronted him in the name of the Lord and defeated him.

It does not matter how little or insignificant what you have may be. Trust in your GOD. Put it to into use. You shall see a miracle today!

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Stop looking at the things you do not have. Consider the ones you have, no matter how small, and put them into use.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to put into use whatever You have given me.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 30-31; Acts 7:22-43

For counselling and more details contact:
Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
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Happy Sunday…

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL.
Saturday 7 July, 2019.

TEXT:
Genesis 13:8-13; 19:12-23

TOPIC:
CAN YOU TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT YOUR CHOICES ❓

KEY VERSE:
Proverbs 14:12

MESSAGE:
One of the most painful discoveries a person can make is to find out that he is responsible for the word and tragedies that have befallen him because of a wrong choice. Every day, people make choices and every choice has a negative or positive impact on the maker. A choice can make a life; a choice can completely Mar a life. The choice made a lot according to our study text, will tell us more.

In Genesis 13, Abraham asked Lot, his nephew, to make a choice of destination between the right and left following the constant rift between their servants. Lot, who was a longer person, agreed to the proposal. He quickly “lifted up his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere…” and he “chose for himself all the plain…. and journeyed east” (verse 10-11). It is obvious that Lot’s choice was informed by materialism, if not greed. What his physical eyes saw caught his attraction.

However, the Bible records that the good looking path Lot had chosen was so because the Lord was yet to destroy it. The path Lot chose led to Sodom and Gomorrah, a city that was exceedingly wicked and sinful against the Lord. Soon, the Lord “rained brimstone and fire on the Sodom and Gomorrah. He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities…” (19:24-25). And, Lot lost all but his life and two daughters.

Beloved, what informs your daily choices? Are you like Lot? Are you being pushed by materialism, greed, lust, who, spouse, children, rivals, position, etc., or God? Kindly read our key verse above again!

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
a choice can make a life; a choice can completely mar a life.

PRAYER:
Father, please help me in my daily choice not to go astray or be moved by anyone or anything else except You.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 28-29; Acts 7:1-21.

For counselling and more info contact:
Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
34 Aba/Owerri Road P.O.Box 2117 Aba, Abia State. Nigeria 🇳🇬
Email: doubledestiny.global@gmail.com
📞+2348098766494

Happy weekend and God blessings

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Friday 5 July 2019

Text:
Matthew 21:17 -19

TOPIC:
WILL YOU DISAPPOINT GOD❓

Memory Verse:
Romans 7:4

MESSAGE:
God has never been purposeless in creation. From antiquity through the contemporary times, there has always been a defined aim behind every creation of God. In other words, God identifies a need before He creates both animate and inanimate being. And, GOD expects the creation to fulfill the need for which it has been created.

However, if any creation of God falls short in it’s fulfilment of the reason for which it was created, GOD would be DISAPPOINTED. A look at our study text,  explains better. Christ was approaching a fig tree that stood by the road with high expectation. JESUS was entering the street hungry and had nothing to eat. Then, He looked up and saw from a distance, a good-looking fig tree with green leaves all over. He then reasoned  that such healthy-looking-tree should produce an abundant fruit for consumption. Unfortunately, upon arrival, He saw nothing but leaves on the tree. Not even a single fruit! on the Tree🌲

Jesus became disappointed. That means the original purpose for creating the tree has been defeated. The Tree became nothing but a liability and has no longer reason to exist. Christ cursed the tree and it died immediately.

❗Are you bearing good fruits as God expects?
❗Are you fulfilling the lofty expectations of God over your life?
❗Are you producing for Christ?
If your answer is no, then, you are at The risk of His curse! Our prayer today shall be, “Lord deliver me from every form of fruitlessness and help me to start bearing fruits that match your expectations of me”.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
You are an image of GOD, you are required to bear fruit. CHRIST says I am the tree and You my branches any that refuses to bear Fruit shall be caught off.

PRAYER:
O Lord, help me to be among your branches that will bear the Fruit of righteousness…

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BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 25-27; Acts 6

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DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Thursday 4 July, 2019.

TEXT:
Psalm 118:16-24

TOPIC:
WILL YOU BE AFRAID TO BE DIFFERENT❓

KEY VERSE:
Psalm 118:22

MESSAGE:
A Jewish legend that explains our key verse has it that when Solomon’s temple was under construction, all the stones sent from the quarry were practically the same size and shape. One day, however, a stone came that was different from all the rest. The builders said there is no place for this stone. It must be a mistake. So they rolled it to the edge of the cliff and pushed it over, into the valley of Kedron.

As the years went on (Solomon’s temple took seven years to build), the building was finally ready for the chief capstone. So they sent an order for it. “You must have it there” the stonecutters said. “The records show we sent to you already” they concluded. Their search proved fruitless. Then an old workman remembered, “There was a stone different from the rest and we thought there was no place for it. We pushed it over the cliff and into the valley.”

The workmen went into the valley of Kedron and there they found the Stone, now covered by lichen and debris- the very stone the builders had rejected. Now they had to hoist it to the top of the cliff and back to the construction site. When they put it in the place, it fits perfectly. The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.

Do you feel dejected and rejected? Are you being isolated because you are different? Be encouraged by today’s message. This scripture became true of our Lord Jesus, it shall be the same for you.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
You are not a mistake; you can dare to be different.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me not to give up in life because of temporary rejection.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 22-24; Acts 5:22-42.

For counselling and more details contact: Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
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God bless you.

*DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

Wednesday 3 July 2019

Text:
Deuteronomy 30:15-19

TOPIC:
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR DAILY CHOICES❓

Memory Verse:
Deuteronomy 30:19

*MESSAGE* :
One of the precious gifts God gave to man is WILL POWER otherwise man will not differ from a robot. Some people say if God controls the whole power why is it that all men have not *repented* ? Why is it that there is still *evil* in the world? The answer is because of Free Will. Man is not a programmed machine that functions as a result of commands; he is a being that has the ability to make choices. Thus, what becomes of our lives is a function of our *Daily Choices* God will never Force you to make *Decision*
God will always Give Men second chances and still Forgive… While Men will always Get from God and still Forget…

God has finished His work; the rest falls in our hands. The place you were, The place you are now and The place you will be depends on the kind of decisions and choices you are making. Never envy successful people because they are Men and Women who took the decision to stand when others were sitting. They chose to be Outstanding when others were standing, to become the standard and pacesetters to others

Let nobody deceive you that your future is in the hands of a witch doctor or that your that refuses to render help to you. Rather Your future is the product of your Daily Choices. From our text, you could clearly see God charge His elect to make the right choices. Please make out something today to take deep thoughts about what the outcome of your life should be. And, based on that projected outcome, make credible daily choices about the use of your Time, the Friends you keep, your work ethics, and so on

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Our daily choices determine the outcome of our lives.

Today is one of those tomorrow you have been waiting for.

PRAYER:
Lord, please help me to always makes the RIGHT CHOICE.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 19-21; Acts 5:1-21

For counselling and more details contact:
Comrade Okizo
Double Destiny Global Outreach
📌34 Aba/Owerri Road, P.O.Box 2117. Aba, Abia State. Nigeria 🇳🇬
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God bless you…