Believe To See: Devotion for Tuesday September 22, 2020

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Tuesday September 22, 2020

Topic: Believe To See                                          

Text: Exodus 14:10 – 14                             

In John 20:29, Jesus said, "Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Thomas wanted to see the wound inflicted on Jesus before he could believe that Jesus had risen. But Jesus told him to believe before seeing for their lies the blessings of God.

When Israel came to Pi Hahiroth as God directed them in Exodus 14:2, they camped there and Pharaoh with his men came pursing. There was no way open to Israel but upward, and thence their deliverance came. In their front was the Red Sea; behind them were Pharaoh and his men while their sides are hills. Thus it was hard for them to escape. The fearful cried out to Moses out of fear while the faithful looked through the only way opened to them which is heaven.

They quarrel with Moses for bringing them out of Egypt; and were also angry with God for the greatest kindness ever done them; thus gross are the absurdities of unbelief. Our fears should quicken our prayers and endeavours, but not silence our faith and hope. So Moses told them to be still, to believe and see what God will do for them (Exodus 14:13 and 14). What these two verses imply is that it is only when they believe that they will see miracles and if they don’t, the problem will consume them.

Beloved, are you afraid because the enemies have surrounded you and you don’t have the way of escape? Let not your heart be troubled (John 14:1). Just believe God miraculous intervention because you will no longer see those enemies again. Be still! The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.     

Food for Thought: A man lives by believing something: not by debating and arguing about many things.

Memory verse: Exodus 14 v 13

Prayer: Give me the heart to believe your words, O Lord, that I might see your miracles and blessings upon my life in Jesus name.

Go to God and Stop Giving Excuses: Devotion for Friday January 17 2020

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Friday January 17 2020                                                                    

Topic: Go to God and Stop Giving Excuses                                                           

Text: 1 King 19:9 – 18                                                                                        

The question God asked Elijah, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" is a reproof. The reason is that he left what he was called to do. He abandoned his duty post just because he felt his life was in danger. He complained of the people, and their obstinacy in sin; “I only am left.”                                          

Despair of success hinders many a good enterprise. This is what we do at times asking ourselves the question God asked Elijah. Am I where I should be? Has God actually called me? Is this what I can do and be successful?     

Elijah came to the mountain of the Lord and God met with him. The Lord not being in the wind, earthquake and fire indicate that Elijah would not reform Israel by terrific outward displays of God’s power, but by the quiet persevering labours of his servants, under the invisible and silent influences of His Spirit. Finally, God spoke and told him what to do in verses 15 – 18.

When we are fearful, discouraged, and desponding, we should go to God’s mountain. Running away will worsen our fears and thus we will not fulfill our call and ministry. God will not accept any excuse for failing to fulfill our ministry.                                                                               

Are you running away from what God has called you into; marriage, evangelism, going to preach to that ‘notorious criminal’, etc.? Are you giving God excuses why you will not do His bidding? He does not accept excuses. Ask Him for grace to carry on, He will oblige you.                                            

Food for Thought: When people neglect their duty, they are more likely to complain, find fault with others, and sink into despair.                                         

Memory verse: 1 Kings 18:22                                                                         

Sing A&M 184; CONH 272 (Dear Lord and Father of mankind) before you pray 

Prayer: God, remove fear and excuses from my heart and strengthen me to do what you have called me to do in Jesus name.

Lord, Save Us

Devotion for Thursday February 1, 2018

Topic: Lord, Save Us

Text: Matthew 8:23 – 27

Sometimes, it may seem as if God neglects us when we are in danger but it is not always so as God is always there with us when we are in danger at the right time to save us especially when we call upon Him. No wonder His words say, “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." (Psalm 50:15). Jesus entered a boat and His disciples followed Him. While they were inside the boat, the tempest arose “but He was asleep.” Some of the disciples were used to such tempest as fishermen but unfortunately, they were also frightened that they called on Jesus to come to their rescue and save them. Of course Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and the sea and there was a great calm. The disciples were marveled at that act. These passages Psalm 65:7; 89:9 and 107:29 talk about God ruling over the raging sea, and calming the storm. These are Old Testament scriptures and our text is in the New Testament showing that such acts were either prophesied or known to people of the Old Covenant as attributes of God. For the disciples to become that fearful means they have not actually come to believe that Jesus was the Messiah despite the fact that they have been with Him. For men to be fearful when following the directions of Christ, shows that they lack confidence in Him but He rebuked the storm and saved them. Do not make room for fear in your heart as a Christian. Sing SS&S 661; Abu 327

Food for Thought: One advantage of trials is to make us know our weakness, so as to oblige us to have recourse to God by faith in Christ.

Memory verse: Matthew 8:25

Prayer: God may I always recourse to you for salvation in time of trouble for you alone are my Saviour.

BELIEVE TO SEE: Devotion for Friday August 19, 2016

BELIEVE TO SEE: Devotion for Friday August 19, 2016

Text: Exodus 14:10 – 14     Memory verse: Exodus 14:13

In John chapter 20 verse 29, Jesus Christ said, "Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Thomas wanted to see the wound inflicted on Jesus before he could believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. To him, the wound would show that it was Jesus Christ indeed (This act of Thomas is similar to the belief of Igbo in Nigeria which says, it is only when you have seen, that you can believe). But Jesus Christ told him to believe before seeing because believing without seeing brings more blessings of God.

When the Israelis came to Pi Hahiroth as God directed them in Exodus 14:2, they camped there and Pharaoh with his men came pursing after them. There was no way open to the Israelis but upward which can only be possible if they have wings but it was that same upward that their deliverance came. In their front was the Red Sea; behind them were Pharaoh and his men while their sides were hills. Thus it was hard for them to escape. The fearful cried out to Moses out of fear while the faithful looked through the only way opened to them which is heaven; praying to God for intervention and deliverance.

The fearful amongst the Israelis quarreled with Moses for bringing them out of Egypt; and were also angry with God for the greatest unkindness ever done them. That gross misconduct showed the absurdities of unbelief. When challenges and problems confront us and we become afraid, our fears should quicken us into prayers and actions, but not silence our faith and hope. So Moses told them to be still, to believe and see what God will do for them (Exodus 14:13, 14). What these two verses imply is that it is only when they believe that they will see miracles and if they don’t, the problem will consume them.

Beloved, are you afraid because the enemies have surrounded you and you don’t have the way of escape? Let not your heart be troubled (John 14:1). Just believe that God will miraculous intervene because you will no longer see those enemies again. Be still! The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.     

Food for Thought: A man lives by believing something: not by debating and arguing about many things.

Prayer: Give me the heart to believe your words, O Lord my God, that I might see your miracles and blessings upon my life in Jesus name. Amen.