We are Joint Heirs: Devotion for Wednesday January 8, 2020

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Devotion for Wednesday January 8 2020

Topic: We are Joint Heirs                        

Text: Romans 8:17 – 25

Our God breaks protocols. He can change the course of nature to ensure He blesses someone or fulfill His wills for us. When He wanted to come into the world, He chose a virgin which by nature is not possible. When Balaam couldn’t see reasons with Him, He used his donkey to speak to him (Numbers 22:22 – 28). This is what makes God the Almighty.   

Here, Paul says that Christians are all first born and heirs. Naturally first born are heirs others in the family are never seen as heirs. In earthly inheritances this rule does not hold, only the first-born are heirs; but the church is a church of first-born, for they are all heirs. Heaven is an inheritance that all the saints are heirs to.

They do not come to it as purchasers by any merit or procurement of their own; but as heirs, purely by the act of God; for God makes heirs. The saints are heirs though in this world they are heirs under age (see Galatians 4:1 – 2). Our qualification to inherit what God has for us is on the condition that we suffer with Him (Rom. 8:17). He further stated that what God has in stock for us should make us to be expectant of the time we will be glorified (Rom. 8:18 – 25). Are you working towards it? Make it a priority this year never to lose out from your inheritance through sin.

Food for Thought: Is it possible to lose out as heir? Give reasons for your answer.

Memory verse: Galatians 4:7

Prayer: God, as you have made me heir, don’t allow me to abuse this honour on me in Jesus name.  

  

The Lord is my Portion: Devotion for Tuesday January 7, 2020

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Devotion for Tuesday January 7 2020

Topic: The Lord is my Portion                          

Text: Psalm 119:57

True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. Here we can see the true character of a godly man.

1. He makes the favour of God his felicity. Thus the Psalmist here was happy to assert that God is his portion and nothing else matters to him. Some people place their happiness in the wealth and honours of this world. Their portion is in this life; they look no further; they desire no more; these are their good things (Luke 16:25). However, a godly man take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance and their cup, and nothing less will satisfy them.

2. Another character of a godly man here is that he makes the law of God his rule (Psalm 119:57b). David had spoken wisely and well. He had declared his choice: he preferred the word of God to the wealth of world. It was his firm resolve to keep, that is, treasure up and observe the words of his God (compare John 14:15) because he loves God. Here he confesses his binding obligation of his vow to God.  Beloved, what is portion for the year – Is it God or wealth of the world?

Food for Thought: Psalm 16:5

Memory verse: Lamentation 3:24

Prayer: Use Psalm 16:5 and Lamentation 3:24 to pray.

Why Take Note Of Me?

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Devotion for Friday January 20, 2017

Topic: Why Take Note Of Me?

Text: Ruth 2:10           

Ruth clearly overwhelmed by the gesture of kindness she had received from Boaz who do not know her before now, prostrated before Boaz and asks why he is being so kind to her, a foreigner (Ruth2:10). In the real sense, Ruth never expected such kindness, not too early because that was their first meeting and again she is a foreigner who ordinarily could have been rebuffed but it was not so.

Falling on her face was expression of reverence and gratitude common in Israel. Ruth’s life exhibited admirable qualities: She was hardworking, loving, kind, faithful, and brave. These qualities gained for her a good reputation, but only because she displayed them consistently in all areas of her life. Wherever Ruth went or whatever she did, her character remained the same. Your reputation is formed by the people who watch over you at work, in town, at home, in church. A good reputation comes by consistently living out the qualities you believe in, no matter what group of people or surroundings you are in.

Again, we should not give bad impression to visitors we meet because we don’t know what the future holds. If Boaz and Ruth didn’t treat themselves well, the events that unfolded wouldn’t have gone smoothly. Come to think of it, if Ruth had proved stubborn or Boaz maltreated her, what would have happened when Naomi suggested to Ruth what to do to gain inheritance in Israel? Treat everyone you meet well because you don’t know what tomorrow holds for you.

Food for Thought: Proverbs 3:3, 4

Memory verse: Ruth 2 verse 10

Prayer: Heavenly Father; may your favour and that of men follow me wherever I go in Jesus name.

OUR ALL-SATISFYING PORTION: Devotion for Tuesday October 11, 2016

OUR ALL-SATISFYING PORTION: Devotion for Tuesday October 11, 2016

Text: Psalm 16:1 – 7        Memory verse: Psalm 16 verse 6

Of what use will it be to God after blessing you to see those blessings being taken away from you either by devil or by his agents? God’s intent is never to bless us and we lose them to the devil. His intent is never to add any sorrow to the blessings He gives to us. No wonder the bible was clear and emphatic about this very truth that God’s blessings don’t add any sorrow to us (Proverbs 10:22). This should be a source of hope and courage in our work with God as we expect His provisions for our daily needs.

When God is your portion and inheritance, He shields, shelters, provides and protects you. God as our portion offers us all we need or desire depending on His will for us and those things that will benefit us even as John Wesley asserts. In his expression, he rejoices in God as his portion, and desires no better, no other felicity. This is purely a true understanding of God we serve and all He can do for us. About our protection, Jesus testified in John 10:28 and John 17:12.

The Lord’s portion as used in Psalm 16:5 according to Family Bible Notes are, “Those whom He set apart especially for Himself, treated as His peculiar treasure, and from whom He might rightfully expect special revenue of glory.” This is what God expects from us always. Are you one of His portions? Remember that He didn’t call us without endowing us.

We should understand the whole of Psalm 16:6 not literally saying of David's earthly heritage in the land of Canaan, but figuratively of God Himself, as his All-Satisfying portion. This made his lot secured. Having God as his portion, guaranteed and secured his lot. Such secured lot can become yours if you give your life to Jesus accepting Him as your Lord and Saviour. He does not abandon whatever is entrusted to Him. Entrust yourself to God and believe in Him. He will keep you safe and satisfy you with the best portion from His lot. The choice is all yours now – take it or leave it.

Food for Thought: Is God your All–satisfying portion?  

Prayer: Help me, O Lord my God, to depend on you as my portion and lot now and forever in Jesus name. Amen. 

CAUSE BLESSINGS TO REST UPON YOU: Devotion for Thursday May 26, 2016

CAUSE BLESSINGS TO REST UPON YOU: Devotion for Thursday May 26, 2016

Text: Ezekiel 44:28 – 31         Memory verse: v 30

Our bible passage for today makes reference to priests. They are God’s inheritance and possession (44:28). What God meant here is that they shall have their maintenance from Him, that is, from the offerings and first-fruits which He assigned to them. This instruction here is from Num. 18:20–24. Thus God gave the instruction that other Israelites should take care of them and He also gave them instruction on the kind of offering they are to eat from. The essence of these instructions is to make the priest concentrate on the work assigned to them. Again it was to help the priest live above reproach that God required the people to give the very best of their offerings to the priest. The effect of giving the best is to cause a blessing to rest on their houses.       

From 44:30, we should understand what God wants us to do. When these instructions were issued, the first recipients were farmers who harvest seasonally. But most of the present day Christians are civil/public servants, business men and women. On our path, God requires us to set aside our tithes to support His work and priests. We should also make provision for their comfort. Unfortunately, most priests have abused this honour but that doesn’t mean we should neglect our duties toward the genuine ones. They need your support. Supporting them will bring more blessings upon you. A friend once told me that some pastors have abused his goodwill so he has channeled his support to other less privileged people. This is also another way to cause blessings upon your family.

Action: If you don’t have any plan for helping priests, draw a plan today and start up something. Ask God to direct you on the best way to do it.

Prayer: God, as I help your priests, may I never lose my reward. Cause more blessings upon me in Jesus name.      

THE JOINT HEIRS: Devotion for Friday January 8, 2016

THE JOINT HEIRS            Friday January 8, 2016

Text: Romans 8:17 – 25        Memory verse: v 17

Our God breaks protocols and can change the course of nature to ensure He blesses someone or fulfills His will for us. When He wanted to come into the world, He chose a virgin, which by nature is not possible. When Balaam couldn’t see reasons with Him, He used his donkey to speak to him (Numbers 22:22–28). This is what makes God the Almighty.   

Here, Paul says that Christians are all first born and heirs. Naturally first born are heirs others in the family are never seen as heirs. In earthly inheritance this rule does not hold, only the first-born are heirs; but the church is a church of first-born, for they are all heirs. Heaven is an inheritance that all the saints are heirs to. They do not come to it as purchasers by any merit or procurement of their own; but as heirs, purely by the act of God; for God makes heirs. The saints are heirs though in this world they are under age heirs (Gal. 4:1–2). Our qualification to inherit what God has for us is on the condition that we suffer with Him (8:17). He further stated that what God has in stock for us should make us to be expectant of the time we will be glorified (8:18–25). Are you working towards it? Make it a priority this year.

Food for Thought: Galatians 4:7 - Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Prayer: God, as you have made me heir, don’t allow me to abuse this honour on me in Jesus name.

My Portion: Devotion for Thursday January 7, 2015

MY PORTION                  Thursday January 7, 2016

Text: Psalm 119:57             Memory verse: v 57

True believers take the Lord for their portion of inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. Here we can see the true character of a godly man. He makes the favour of God his felicity. Thus the Psalmist here was happy to assert that God is his portion and nothing else matters to him. Some people place their happiness in the wealth and honours of this world. Their portion is in this life; they look no further; they desire no more; these are their good things (Lk. 16:25). However, a godly man takes the Lord for the portion of his inheritance and his cup, and nothing less will satisfy him.

Another character of a godly man here is that he makes the law of God his rule (Ps. 119:57b). David had spoken wisely and well. He had declared his choice: he preferred the word of God to the wealth of world. It was his firm resolve to keep, that is, treasure up and observe the words of his God (compare Jn. 14:15) because he loves God. Here he confesses his binding obligation of his vow to God.  Beloved, what is portion for the year – Is it God or wealth of the world?

Food for Thought: Psalm 16:5

Prayer: Use Psalm 16:5 and Lamentation 3:24 to pray.