Month: January 2020

DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Tuesday 28 January 2020

Text:
Prov. 4:23, Psalm 119:11

TOPIC:
DO YOU KNOW❗ YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR HEART ❤️❓

Memory Verse:
Prov. 4:23

MESSAGES
The HEART is a vital organ in the body of man. It is the organ that pumps blood around the body; situated in the center of the chest with it’s Apex directed to the left. It is the source and center of emotional life, where the deepest and sincerest feelings are located. From our text, the wisest man  that ever lived on earth is advising us to guard our hearts. He said that it is the well spring of life.

So since the heart is the center of our emotional life, we should ensure that it is given a good attention. Jesus, in one of His teachings, also told us that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Therefore, we should ensure that our hearts are kept clean. How do we do this? David gave us the answer in Psalm 119:11. He said, ” I have hidden your word in my heart that  I might not sin against you. “Our heart is our store room and whatever we store in there, will be reflected in our attitude or behaviour. David was so careful with his heart that he prayed to God to search his heart and see if there is any evil in it.

Watching over our hearts requires among other things the act of daily intake of God’s Word; being mindful of who we lend our ears to; not reading things that will corrupt our thoughts and not watching movies that will defile our mindset, it is dangerously risky to leave our heart unguarded at any point in time.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Always give your heart a daily check up.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to always have a clean heart.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Ezekiel 3-4 ; John 9:1-23

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Monday 27th January, 2020

*TOPIC:*
DO YOU KNOW ❗GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU❓

KEY VERSE:*
” But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias for thy prayer is heard and thy
wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13).

TODAY’S TEXT
LUKE 1:11-17

MESSAGE

Today’s lesson centers on a wonderful couple, Zacharias and Elisabeth, who remained steadfast in serving God. Zacharias was a priest in the days of King Herod, and his wife Elisabeth was of the daughters of Aaron. The Bible records that they were both righteous before God and walking in all commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless. Yet, they had no child because Elisabeth was barren, and both were well stricken in years.

The world and even the couple themselves had given up their possibility of conception not to talk of giving birth. But Jehovah God who has power over nature and over everything created in heaven and earth knew it was not over for them. He had their timing in His hands. Eventually, He remembered them and gave them a son, whom He ordered to be named John. And John later became known as John the Baptist, the forerunner of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Nobody may know what you have been requesting from the Lord and the prayers that have remained unanswered over the years. Do not be discouraged. Keep serving God and living in righteousness. He will soon remember you and grant you the answers to those prayers.

God has not forgotten you. He will make you dance before the congregation of the righteous with evidence of what you have been believing Him for in Jesus’ name, Amen. The God who did it for Priest Zacharias and Elisabeth will do it for
you. Yours may not be a child, but just know that whatever it is, there is no impossibility with God. God has not forgotten you and will never forget you.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS

God never abandons His own in times of difficulties. He proves Himself faithful.

PRAYER

Oh Lord, remember me, hear and answer me as l pray to You over the

following issues (mention them to God) of my life. Amen.

BIBLE STUDY IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 14-16
Mark 4:21-45

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Sunday 26 January, 2020

Text:
1 Samuel 15:10 -19

Topic:
ARE YOU STILL IN DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD❓

Memory verse:
1 Samuel 15:22b – 23a.

Message:
People give instructions to other people daily in different spheres and they expect obedience to such instructions. If human beings can expect total obedience from their fellow human beings whom they did not create, how much more God, the Creator of the whole universe?

In the text herein, God had instructed prophet Samuel to direct King Saul to smite Amalek and utterly destroy everything that had breath sparing nothing, both men, women, and animals. This was their punishment for their bastardly act against the children of Israel when they left Egypt, on their way to Canaan. Saul had partially obeyed God by destroying everything, except king Agag of Amalek, the best of sheep, oxen, darlings, lambs and all that was good in his sight. This act of disobedience greatly angered God and God regretted the day He made Saul the king of Israel. This also grieved prophet Samuel. Prophet Samuel then went to King Saul on God’s instructions.

The prophet Samuel asked king Saul a very pertinent question and made the following remarks, “Has the Lord a great delight in burnt  offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey (the Lord) is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams? For rebellion is like the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”

Often, people disobey God not minding the consequences of such disobedience. We take God for granted just because we are in the dispensation of Grace. This is not good. Obey God and His Word, so that you can escape the consequences of disobedience which include pain, sorrow, death, hellfire and other negative consequences.

CONTROLLING THOUGHT:
Disobedience to God has negative consequences.

PRAYER:
Lord, give me the grace  to obey You always. Amen

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Isaiah 11 – 13; Mark 4:1-20

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Saturday 25 January 2019

Text :
DEUT. 31:5-8

Topic :
DO YOU THINK ❗YOU ARE ALONE❓

Memory verse:
DEUT. 31:8

Message :
Loneliness is a global phenomenon. It is among the leading causes of death globally. It causes depression and even at times, suicide. Nobody wants to be lonely. Remember that when God created Adam, He saw that Adam was lonely and He created Eve not just to help Adam, but to also be his companion.

The text above clearly also show another situation that loneliness was almost becoming evident. Here Mose who had been told by God that he will not take the children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan, was preparing them for that Journey. He encouraged them that they should be strong and of good courage for the Lord will always be with them as a mighty God and will cause them to inherit the promised Land. Moses emphasized that God will not leave them lonely, neither will He forsake them. Indeed throughout the entire Journey, God never left the children of Israel lonely.

Are you battling with loneliness? Are you feeling lonely? Do you feel that the world has abandoned you all to yourself? Cheer up, the Lord is with you. God will never leave you alone. He is always with you and will always be there for you. Just reach out to the Lord in prayer and study more of His word furthermore, enjoy the fellowship with family and  other brethren and  take time out to enjoy the activities that you always appreciate. Remember, God is always with you and He will never leave you alone. Remain blessed.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS :
You are never alone.

PRAYER:
God make me to remember that I am never alone, that you are always with me.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR :
Isaiah 9-10; Mark 3:20-35

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FRIDAY 24 January 2020

Text:
Matthew 16:13-23

TOPIC:
DO YOU KNOW❗YOU CAN AVOID SATANIC VOICES❓

Memory Verse:
2 Corinthians 11:14

MESSAGES:
Very often, we think of Satan as one weird, monstrous creature. Some people have even gone as far as drawing him with horns and tails. Far from that! Our text reveals the characteristics of Satan and cautions us to be wary of his devices. Satan at times present himself as the angel of light.

It is instructive to note here that although Satan is a fallen angel; he, however, incarnate himself in people who open themselves up to him. He then uses them in his efforts to pervert and resist the purpose of God. Pray that, like Peter, you would not make the mistake of yielding yourself to Satan today.

The Lord Jesus was sensitive enough to recognise the voice of Satan. Satan still speaks through people, so be careful. Satan’s voice comes to draw you away from God’s agenda for your life to defocus you. It comes to make you not to be mindful of the things of God but the things of men. It calls you to turn to the broad way that leads to destruction. It echoes to defocus you from the way of the cross. BEWARE! Live in the spirit, and the spirit of God Himself will give you the enabling power to discern voice that are contrary to the voice of God.

Arm yourself with the Word of God and constantly dwell in the presence of God, so that you can discern any camouflage that Satan wants to use in controlling your life.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
BEWARE Satan’s allurement may be appealing but very offensive and destructive.

PRAYER:
Lord, give me the strength to fight my battles.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Amos 4-6; John 7: 28-53

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Thursday 23 January 2020

Text :
Mathew 9:19-25

Topic :
WILL YOU GIVE UP TO CHALLENGES ❓

Memory verse:
Mathew 9:22

Message :
Life is full of challenges. Some people are sick. Some have family problems some are struggling with educational challenges. Some believers are struggling with Christian race. In fact, it seems that a whole lot of people are struggling with life’s challenges.

The text today focuses on the woman with the issue of blood for thirty – eight years, a disease which defied all kinds of medical and traditional help. She was abandoned by her loved ones and her condition actually got worse as the days went by. However, the woman refused to give up in finding a solution to  her predicament.

One day, she heard that Jesus, the Healer and saviour, was passing by and she against all odds, made her way through the crowd with undying faith that if she touched the Hem of Jesus garment, she will be healed. She refused to give up she pushed on until she achieved her healing. She did not sit back to lament over her condition or condemn herself as others did to her. She searched for an opportunity to be made whole. She found it and not allowing anybody or anything to stop her, she grabbed it.

Do not give up, no matter what you are going through. Tough times do not last but tough people do, No matter what you are going through , just hand them over to Jesus, and He will see you through. Keep living for Jesus and serving Him. You will soon testify of that miracle.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS :
Don’t give up. Your miracle is already here.

PRAYER:
Oh Lord, give me the grace never to give up. Amen.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR :
Isaiah 5-6Mark 2

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Wednesday 22nd January, 2020

*TOPIC:*
HOPE❗ YOU ARE IN GOD’S PLAN❓

KEY VERSE:*
“But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee.
Unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house”
(Genesis 40:14).

TEXT
Genesis 41:9-12, 34-40

MESSAGE

God has a plan for His own. His plans have already been established right from the foundations of the earth. Every child of God needs to know this and not fret. God is the architect of your destiny and whatever He has planned concerning you will surely come to fruition. Our text today is derived from the Bible after a series of unpleasant events. Joseph, who had been sold by his brothers to the Midianite traders on their way to Egypt, eventually found himself in prison, after he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife of wanting to commit adultery with her. However, Joseph still remained in God’s plans.

God had better plans for Joseph even when he was in prison. Both Pharaoh’s butler and cupbearer also in prison, had dreams which no other person could interpret. Eventually, Joseph, who noticed their sad countenances, interpreted their dreams and it marked the beginning of his journey to becoming the Prime Minister of Egypt, the beginning of the unfolding of God’s plan for his life.

Have you ever wondered about the plans of God in your life? Don’t worry, just trust God. His plans for you are good. Remember the Scripture says that He knows the thoughts that he has towards you, thoughts of good and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end (Jer. 29:11). Let nothing move you out of God’s
plan for your life.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS

The plans of God towards His own are good.

PRAYER

My Lord, may your plans for me come to pass. in Jesus Name. Amen.

BIBLE STUDY IN ONE YEAR
Isaiah 3-4
Mark 1:23-45

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Tuesday 21 January 2020

Text:
Psalm 119:30-40

TOPIC:
DO YOU KNOW❗YOU CAN STILL GUARD YOUR EYES❓

Memory Verse:
Psalm 119:37

MESSAGES
The above prayer by David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel is worth our attention. It speaks volumes concerning a very disheartening experience he had, the last time his eyes were unguarded.

One evening, as he was loitering about, his eyes saw what he never intended to see, it lead him to his worst night mare. He went into another man’s wife, Uriah’s wife. One sin led to another and eventually, he ended up as an unfaithful husband and a murderer. Worst still, he was told that because of that infamous act “the sword shall not depart from your house forever” (2 Sam. 12:10)

Recalling those ugly pictures, king David not wanting a repeat of such moral failure prayed, Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things…. “Worthless things in our case will include pornography, horoscopy, monies offered in bribery, leaked examination script, etc. It could be for the same reason that Job had to cut a covenant. Hear him , “I have made a covenant with my eyes that I will not look lustfully upon a maid” (Job 31-1)

Unfortunately, we live in a world today where we are daily bombarded with disgusting and morally weakening pictures from the media industry. And if we are careless about it, chances are high that it will affect our psyche and can lead us into some ungodly addictions. Let us therefore join the saints of old to pray that prayer and learn to fix our eyes only on God glorifying things.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
Unguarded eyes betray the heart.

PRAYER:
Lord, turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things today.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR:
Ezekiel 1-2 ; John 8:28-59

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Monday 20 January 2020

Text :
1 COR. 13:11, 2 CHRON. 34:1, JER. 1:5-7, LUKE 2:40, 1 SAM 2:26

Topic :
ARE YOU READY TO GROW UP❓

Memory verse:
1 COR.13:11

Message :
sometimes in life, what we are, where we are, what we have, play a very big role in our relationship and walk with God and also serves as a pointer to what God will want to do with us. Many times, before God will do anything with us, He weighs us on a scale, not by age but by our spiritual maturity to know if we are fit for the task or not. We really need to grow up. Until we come out of the childish concept that we are still young, it is not long we started coming to this church, it is not yet time we join any department in the church etc, growth will be very far from us. And we need to show signs of maturity to be fit for God’s use.

You are the Jeremiah of your generation, the time God wants to use you is now, the time for your destiny to play out is now, but the problem is you. You still possess a childish character. You need to grow up. Growth is constant, but if your prayers life,  your activities towards the things of God, the way you study the Bible, is not growing at all, you cannot grow spiritually. According to one of our texts today, Apostle Paul said, “…. but when I became a man, I put away childish things”. Do not remain a child. Children always creep on the floor or ground but adults March on it.

If you can put away childish life and grow up spiritually, character- wise and the way you think, you will see that everything about you will surely grow along too.

CONTROLLING THOUGHTS :
Growth is inevitable in life, if you see the need, you will surely see the growth.

PRAYER:
Ask God to give you the grace to grow in life, and not to remain as a child.

BIBLE READING FOR THE YEAR :
Genesis 49 -50; Romans 16

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DOUBLE DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Sunday 19th January, 2020

*TOPIC:*
*DO YOU KNOW THAT BELIEVERS ARE BLESSED*❓

KEY VERSE:*
“How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every blessing in heaven because we belong to Christ” {Ephesians 1:3, TLB).

*TEXT**
EPHESIANS 1:3-14

*MESSAGE**
When you become a follower of Christ, not only do you receive eternal life, but
you are blessed with spiritual blessings. Scripture tells us that we are blessed with every blessing in heaven. What are the spiritual blessings of heaven?
Peace, joy, favor, abundance, grace, and so much more. As believers in Christ,
we are blessed with earthly talents, and as well as spiritual blessings.

God has given us talents, fulfillment, favor and abundance. You are blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. You are blessed with
confidence and assurance that your God is who He says He is. You are kept safe and secure in the hands of Almighty God. Think about all of the blessings that God has given you and thank Him for them today!

Don’t agree with anybody who tells you that you are not good enough to enjoy God’s blessings. God has you in mind when He blesses. Here’s God’s promise to you: “The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow” (Deut. 28:12).

*CONTROLLING THOUGHTS**
Your spiritual blessings in the heavenly realm is sufficient to cater for all your earthly needs.

*PRAYER*
I know that you have richly blessed me, and I thank you! Help me to seek your favor and live abundantly in your love in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE STUDY IN ONE YEAR*
Genesis 46-48
Romans 15:14-33

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