Our God Is Not Handicapped: Devotion for Friday October 2, 2020

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Devotion for Friday October 2, 2020

Topic: Our God Is Not Handicapped                 

Text: Isaiah 59:1 – 8                                

It is erroneous to believe that God is handicapped. It is the belief of some many people that is why their miracles elude them and that is the reason some give up the faith and drop their bibles.

In 1 Samuel 5:1 – 5, is the story of how God proved that He is not handicapped and can fight for Himself. His Ark of Covenant was taken to the shrine of Philistine god, Dagon and He brought the statue down on two occasions. Unlike the Muslims who always take to arms when they perceive that Mohammed their prophet has been blasphemed. Our God fights for Himself. If we are not saved and our prayers are not answered, it is not because God is handicapped or incapacitated.

Here we see sin in its consequences; exceedingly hurtful, separating from God, and so separating us, not only from all good, but to all evil and their consequences. Yet there are many who derive joy in living in sin. This is very unfortunate!

Because God is holy, He cannot ignore, excuse, or tolerate sin as though it didn’t matter. Sin cuts people off from Him, forming a wall to isolate God from the people He loves. No wonder this long list of wretched sins makes God angry and forces Him to look the other way. People, who die with their life of sin, separate themselves eternally from God.

Finally, let us always search ourselves because our salvation is not because God is handicapped but because of our sins. Have you confessed to God and repented of them, allowing Him to remove it? The Lord can save you if you turn to Him. Maximize this opportunity because He is ever willing to save you if you can repent.   

Food for Thought: You can hinder your salvation and blessings not because God is incapacitated.

Memory verse: Isaiah 59 v 1

Prayer: God, I repent of my sins today (mention them) because they are hindrance to my blessings in Jesus name.

One of the Consequences of Idol Worship: Devotion for Monday June 15, 2020

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Devotion for Monday June 15, 2020

Topic: One of the Consequences of Idol Worship      

Text: Judges 6:6                                    

The situation in the land of Israel at this time was embarrassing. It was the result of their disobedience and sin of Idol worship which God warned them earlier. Sin has it grievous consequences.

When the Israelites went out to war against Ai, they were humiliated (Joshua 7:1 – 5). We also know how the Israelites were humiliated in the days of Eli when the Ark of Covenant was seized by the Philistines and God had to fight for Himself (1 Samuel 4:1 – 11).

Sin stays the hand of God from fighting our battles; it stays the hand of God protecting us, from providing for us and from answering our prayers (Isaiah 59:1 – 2). The land of Israel was impoverished because of the siege from their surrounding neighbours. I can imagine the level of malnutrition in that land then.

Beloved, don’t undermine the consequences of sin especially idol worship. God detests idol worship and has vowed to punish people who are involved in it even to the fourth generation.

Many of us indulge in willful sin thinking we have time to repent. We should not forget Ananias and Sapphira. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31) because He is a consuming fire. He devours without mercy. It is now we can enjoy His mercy. Therefore, let us not abuse the privilege we have by living in sin especially modern day idol worship like money, wealth, property, etc.

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Food for Thought: Those that forsake the true God wander endlessly after false ones.

Memory verse: Judges 6:6

Prayer: God may I not forsake you and start wandering after idols.

GOD IS NOT HANDICAPPED: Devotion for Wednesday August 24, 2016

GOD IS NOT HANDICAPPED: Devotion for Wednesday August 24, 2016

Text: Isaiah 59:1 – 8              Memory verse: Isaiah 59:1

It is erroneous to believe that God is handicapped and incapable to deliver, hear, heal, free and bless us. It is the belief of some many people that is why their miracles elude them. In 1 Sam. 5:1–5, is the story of how God proved that He is not handicapped. His Ark of Covenant was taken to the shrine of Philistine god, Dagon and He brought the statue down on two occasions. Unlike the Muslims who always take to arms when they perceive that Mohammed their prophet has been blasphemed as we have witnessed in this country and of recent was burning to death eight persons (students who are Christians) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Our God fights for Himself. If we are not saved and our prayers are not answered, it is not because God is handicapped or incapacitated.

In our scriptural reading, we see sin and its consequences; exceedingly hurtful, separating us from God, and so separating us, not only from all good, but separating us to all evils. Yet there are many who derive joy in living in sin despite its consequences. This is very unfortunate! Such people are still under the influence and bondage of Satan.

Because God is holy, He cannot ignore, excuse, or tolerate sin as though it doesn’t matter. That is in the view and understanding of some men but not God. Sin cuts people off from God. It forms a wall that invariably isolates us from the people He loves. The long list of wretched sins the people of Israel and we by extension commit makes God angry and forces Him to look the other way. Anyone who dies in his/her life of sin separates himself or herself eternally from God.

Finally brethren, let us always search ourselves because if we haven’t received salvation it is not because God is handicapped but because of our sins. This is same to other blessings that come from God. Have you confessed your sin to God, allowing Him to remove it? He can save you if you turn to Him. You can do it now. There is no need to procrastinate.

Food for Thought: You can hinder your salvation and blessings because of sin and not because God is incapacitated.

Prayer: God, I repent of my sins today (mention them) because they are hindrance to my blessings in Jesus name.

WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER GOD: Devotion for Friday October 16, 2015

WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER GOD     Friday October 16, 2015               

Text: Isaiah 6:1 – 8         Memory verse: v 1

When we encounter the glory of God, many things follow. Moses Peter, Andrew, James and John encountered God and things changed. Paul also encountered that glory on his way to Damascus and he became a changed man. Isaiah encountered the glory of God here as we have in our text which some commentators see as his inauguration into office. Some also say that Isaiah was not born again before he started his ministry. This may not be correct as God used this revelation to show Isaiah His glory for some reasons.

This vision was quoted in John 12:41. He saw the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the Ark of the Covenant, between the Cherubim and Seraphim, and the Divine glory filled the whole temple. This vision gave Isaiah a greater understanding of God and his ministry. He was cleansed of his sins and was commissioned. This vision also dealt with his fears about his call.

We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us and this holy God. A glimpse of heavenly glory is enough to convince us that all our righteousness are just like filthy rags. Have you encountered the glory of God? What impact has the glory on you? If you have not encountered God’s glory, you need to do something about it. It is the glory of God that will transform your life for good. Earnestly ask God to give you a glimpse of it.

Food for Thought: A glimpse of heavenly glory is enough to transform us from sinners to saints.

Prayer: God, reveal your glory to me so that my life and call will change.

IT BROUGHT BLESSINGS TO HIS HOUSE: Devotion for Monday August 3, 2015

IT BROUGHT BLESSINGS TO HIS HOUSE

Text: 1 Chronicles 13:14                          Memory verse: v 14

One would have expected Obed-Edom to refuse housing the Ark of Covenant after the unfortunate incident that took Uzza’s life but he could not disobey the King’s order. The order from a king is always obeyed whether it is convenient or not. He accepted it in good faith. His action was like the submission of Mary to God's message through Angel Gabriel (Luke 1:38). Obed-Edom may also have warned his family about the Ark of Covenant, which made the entire family to enjoy God's blessings and peace within the period that Ark was there. It is the duty of Husbands and Fathers to teach their families obedience and reverence to God and all that belongs to Him.  The reverence Obed-Edom and his family had on the Ark of Covenant brought blessings to them. God blessed him and all he had because of the Ark which stayed there for just 3 months.

Sometimes we focus only on the blessings God gives us, while forgetting that when we sin, God punishes us (Hebrews 10:31). At other times, however, we concentrate so much on judgment that we miss His blessings. Don’t fall into a one-sided view of God. Along with God’s blessings comes the responsibility to live up to his demands for fairness, honesty, and justice. Let this be your watchword this day, this month and always in Jesus name.

Food for Thought: Do you reverence Holy Things of God?

Prayer: Grant me the wisdom to do things that will bring blessings to me.