THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: DO NOT LABOUR IN VAIN IN 2018!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

  (A must read new year preparation edition)

Today's Focus: Do not LABOUR in VAIN in 2018!

Are you a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World, then note and take heed wholeheartedly to this truth before you enter into 2018, so that you will make your 2018 count and worth it in the sight and side of God, for your good and for humanity.

The Bible reveals to us thus:

EXCEPT the LORD build the house, they LABOUR in VAIN that build it: EXCEPT the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in VAIN. It is vain for you to RISE UP early, to SIT UP late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives His beloved sleep. (Psalm 127:1).

That is, EXCEPT the Lord BUILD your HOUSE (life, family, home, business, vision, etc), you will LABOUR in VAIN trying to build it all by yourself. True!

Based on the above revealed scriptural truth:

1. I wonder why many genuine Christians still THINK as if they can make it all by themselves. So sad, because many genuine Christians do not truly THINK TRUSTING on God any more. True!

2. I wonder why many genuine Christians still SPEAK as if they can make it all by themselves. So sad, because many genuine Christians do not truly SPEAK BELIEVING on God any more. True!

3. I wonder why many genuine Christians still LIVE as if they can make it all by themselves. So sad, because many genuine Christians do not truly LIVE OBEYING and DEPENDING on God any more. True!

Many genuine Christians do forget that the Bible also reveals to us thus:

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the RACE is not to the SWIFT, nor the BATTLE to the STRONG, neither yet BREAD to the WISE, nor yet RICHES to men of UNDERSTANDING, nor yet FAVOUR to men of SKILL; but time and chance happens to them all. (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

I believe many genuine Christians do think, speak and live as if they can make it all by themselves because they see unbelievers making it in this World. But such genuine Christians should know the truth today and REPENT before they are deceived and caught up with the DECEITFUL RICHES of the World and miss God's REST and BEST for them in Christ on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True! (Matthew 13:18-23; 1 Timothy 3:6-12).

However, what is the truth?

The truth is as GOD the Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth, our loving and caring Father in Christ is concerned, we His people and Children in Christ in this World are not to LABOUR to be RICH. True!

I know the above truth will shock you!

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

Labour NOT to be rich: CEASE from your own wisdom. (Proverbs 23:4).

You may ask then, how are we in Christ in this World going to be RICH or SUCCESSFUL in this World?

Good and great question!

Now know and note that there is a divine WISDOM that is different from the World's wisdom on how to be spiritually and physically RICH or SUCCESSFUL in this World. True!

This divine WISDOM on how genuine followers of  Jesus Christ can to be spiritually and physically RICH in this World is taught by the Holy Spirit alone to each genuine Child of God in Christ in this World, who allows Him (Holy Spirit of Christ in him or her) to TEACH, LEAD and HELP him or her in Christ par day in this World. True!

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

But as it is written, EYE hath not seen, nor EAR heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which GOD has PREPARED for them that LOVE Him. But God has REVEALED them unto us by His SPIRIT: for the Spirit searches ALL things, yes, the DEEP things of God. For what man knows the things of a man, save the SPIRIT of MAN which is in him? Even so the things of God knows no man, but the SPIRIT of GOD. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that WE might KNOW the things that are freely GIVEN to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:9-10; 1 John 2:27; Romans 8:14).

The truth to be told, we in Christ in this World are peculiar people and we are to be spiritually and physically RICH or SUCCESSFUL in Christ in this World by divine WISDOM and POWER of God alone. True! (1 Peter 2:9,10).

Wisdom and Power of God is Jesus Christ Himself who has obtained ALL the spiritual BLESSINGS (riches) you and I need in this World according to 1 Corinthians 1:24, Ephesians 1:3-7 and Revelation 5:8-12 and God has BLESSED us who are in Him in this World with these spiritual blessings according to how He has chosen each of us in Him (Christ) in this World. True!

Now, pay close attention, you in Christ in this World can only obtain these spiritual BLESSINGS (riches) spiritually and physically by FAITH:

1. By thinking, speaking and obeying the Holy Spirit inspired WORD of God in Christ for you daily in this World. True! (Philippians 4:8,9).

2. By living the Holy Spirit instructed WAYS of God in Christ for you daily in this World. True! (1 John 2:15-17).

3. By proving out the Holy Spirit revealed WILL of God in Christ for you daily in this World. True! (Romans 12:1,2).

4. By praying down the Holy Spirit revealed WILL of God in Christ for you daily in this World. True! (Matthew 6:9,10).

5. By doing the Holy Spirit revealed WILL of God in Christ for you daily in this World. (John 4:33,34; John 9:4,5).

6. By following the tutorship and leadership of the SPIRIT of God in Christ par day in this World. (1 John 2:27; Romans 8:14).

7. By patiently relying on the guidance and help of the SPIRIT of God in Christ for your ideas, choices, decisions, etc par day in this World. (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16).

And so on.

Now, if you think, speak and live by the above shared truth, you will be going through 2018 and beyond by divine FAVOUR and not by human LABOUR. However, it is good to state here is that divine FAVOUR though may come with some form of "labour", but its labour is far stress less than human LABOUR. True!

Don't be deceived, it is only when you HUMBLE yourself to the WORD of God, WAYS of God and WILL of God in Christ for you daily in this World that God sees you as one of His Children that LOVE Him and as well as one of His Children that is HUMBLE to Him in Christ in this World. True!

The good news is that He promises to work ALL things together for His Children in Christ who will sacrificially and selflessly LOVE Him and HUMBLE themselves to Him in this World. He promises to BLESS and LIFT them up in due time because He cares for them so much. True! (1 Peter 5:6,7; Romans 8:28).

Are you one of them?

In 2018, make up your mind that you will not LABOUR to be RICH by your own or by the World WISDOM and POWER. Make up your mind to follow after the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you inspired WORD of God in Christ for you daily, instructed WAYS of God in Christ for you daily and revealed WILL of God in Christ for you daily. That is the way Jesus Christ lived on Earth and the Bible reveals to us that as He is, so are we in this World. Halleluyah! (John 4:31-34; John 9:4,5; 1 John 4:17).

If I may ask you, how far has the World WISDOM make you as a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World spiritually and physically RICH and SUCCESSFUL in 2017?

That is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

Beware lest any man SPOIL you through philosophy and vain deceit, AFTER the tradition of men, AFTER the rudiments of the world, and NOT after Christ. For in Him dwells ALL the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And you are COMPLETE in Him, which is the Head of ALL principality and power. (Colossians 2:8,9).

Again know and note that any RICHES or SUCCESS  you got outside God's Word, Ways and Will for you in Christ in this World is not good in the sight and side of God. True! (Joshua 1:8).

It is unfortunate that so many genuine Christians today do not think, speak and live a CONTENTMENT and MODERATE LIFESTYLE as counselled by the Bible. Therefore, they are HASTY to be RICH or SUCCESSFUL like the people of the World. Therefore, they can not be PATIENT enough by FAITH to obey the Word of God, live the Ways of God and do the Will of God in Christ for them each day in this World. So sad, so bad! (1 Timothy 6:6-12; Philippians 4:5-9; Matthew 6:24-34).

Let us all know that the WORD of God, the WAYS of God and the WILL of God in Christ for us can not be alter or change to suit our indulgence and disobedience to the things and standards of God for genuine Christians. The Bible reveals to us that he or she that truly BELIEVE makes no HASTE and we should FOLLOW after them that obtain God's PROMISE through FAITH and PATIENT. No more, no less! (Romans 11:29; Isaiah 28:16; Hebrews 6:12; Hebrews 11).

Don't be deceived, as a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World:

1. True or good WORK  (that is work by grace) is that which GOD has purposefully ordained for you in Christ in this World. No more, no less! (Ephesians 2:8-10; Matthew 20:1-16).

2. True or good LABOUR (that is labour by grace) is that which GOD has purposefully ordained for you in Christ in this World. No more, no less! (1 Corinthians 3:6-15)

3. True or good RICHES or BLESSINGS  (that is riches or blessings by grace) is that which GOD has purposefully ordained for you in Christ in this World. No more, no less! (Ephesians 1:3-7; Proverbs 10:22).

4. True or good SUCCESS  (that is success by grace) is that which GOD has purposefully ordained for you in Christ in this World. No more, no less! (Joshua 1:8).

5. True or good MARRIAGE  (that is marriage by grace) is that which GOD has purposefully ordained for you in Christ in this World. No more, no less!

Infact, anything short of what GOD has ordained in Christ for you is not good enough for you in Christ in this World. We who are genuinely in Christ can go in the word, ways and will of the World to define work, labour, riches and success. True and never!

We are God's peculiar people in Christ on Earth to show forth to the World, not to be shown how by the World. Halleluyah! (1 Peter 2:9,10)

Therefore, don't settle for less or more than the REST and BEST God has ordained  for you in 2018. Sound shocking, but it is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Conclusively, I am sent to inform you today, not to humanly LABOUR in vain in 2018 because divine FAVOUR awaits you as you TRUST and OBEY the Word of God, LIVE the Ways of God and DO the Will of God by the inspiration and help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World par day of 2018. True!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

EXCEPT the LORD build the house, they LABOUR in VAIN that build it: EXCEPT the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in VAIN. It is vain for you to RISE UP early, to SIT UP late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives His beloved sleep. (Psalm 127:1; 1 Corinthians 3:18-20).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: IN 2018, LEARN TO PRAY BY THE INSPIRATION OF THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST THAT IS WITHIN YOU IN THIS WORLD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: In 2018, LEARN to PRAY by the INSPIRATION of the SPIRIT of CHRIST that is within YOU in this World!

It saddens me to see on daily basis how many genuine Christians do not think, speak and live with the conviction and consciousness that the mystery (hidden secret) of the Christianity faith we practice in this World as revealed in this age of Christ, is CHRIST (as the Holy Spirit) in us, the HOPE of GLORY for us on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True, but So sad, so bad! (Colossians 1:27; 2 Corinthians 3:17)

That is, the HOLY SPIRIT of CHRIST within each of us in this World is our TREASURE and ADVANTAGE of living a victorious and successful life in Christ on Earth to please God in Heaven. (2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16).

However, I am sent today to remind and inform you once more that PRAYER  is a critical and very important aspect of our Christianity practice in Christ in this World, not just because it is requested from us to pray, but because through it we BRING down the WILL of GOD the Father in Heaven to Earth. True!

Jesus Christ revealed this truth to us when He taught us to PRAY thus:

After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. Your WILL be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. (Matthew 6:9,10).

Therefore, if we say we are truly following Jesus Christ on Earth, we must LEARN to PRAY by the INSPIRATION of His HOLY SPIRIT that is within each of us in this World, in other to PRAY alright the WILL of GOD the Father in Heaven down to Earth in Jesus name. True!

This is because every HOLY SPIRIT inspired PRAYER you and I pray is a step FORWARD for us in line with the WILL of God the Father in Christ for us in this World and never BACKWARD. True!

The Bible reveals this true to us thus:

Likewise the SPIRIT also HELPS our infirmities: for we know NOT what we should PRAY for as we ought: but the SPIRIT Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because He makes INTERCESSION for the saints according to the WILL of GOD. And we know that ALL things work together for GOOD to them that LOVE God, to them who are the called according to His PURPOSE. (Romans 8:26-28; 1 John 5:14,15).

Therefore, if you truly and eagerly desire to UNDERSTAND God's Will and move FORWARD in 2018 in line with the WILL of GOD the Father in Christ for you in any area of your life, then you must LEARN to PRAY by the INSPIRATION of the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ that is within you in this World. Learn! Learn!! Learn!!! (Romans 12:1,2; 1 John 2:27).

The Bible reveals to us thus:

But there is a SPIRIT in MAN: and the INSPIRATION of the Almighty gives them UNDERSTANDING. (Job 32:8; Romans 8:14-28).

Likewise, Apostle Paul revealed this to us as well thus:

But as it is written, EYE hath not seen, nor EAR heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which GOD has PREPARED for them that LOVE Him. But God has REVEALED them unto us by His SPIRIT: for the Spirit searches ALL things, yes, the DEEP things of God. For what man knows the things of a man, save the SPIRIT of MAN which is in him? Even so the things of God knows no man, but the SPIRIT of GOD. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that WE might KNOW the things that are freely GIVEN to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Romans 8:14-28; John 3:1-8).

2018 is around the corner, don't settle for less than God's REST and BEST for you as you did in 2017, LEARN to PRAY by the INSPIRATION of the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ that is within you in this World for every thing and it will PROFIT you more than praying as you wish. True!

Remember, as many that are LED by the SPIRIT of God, they are the truly SONS and DAUGHTERS of God in Christ in this World. That is, they are those who are truly enjoying the GRACE of God in Christ in this World. True! (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18).

Take note, take heed!

The truth to be told, thinking, speaking (praying) and doing the WILL of GOD by the inspiration and help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within each of us in Christ in this World is not EASY, but is RIGHT in the sight and side of God to give each of us divine RESULTS on Earth and REWARD in Heaven someday. Halleluyah!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

But there is a SPIRIT in MAN: and the INSPIRATION of the Almighty gives them UNDERSTANDING. (Job 32:8; Romans 8:14-28).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: DO YOU REALLY KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS FOR GOD TO BE ON YOUR SIDE?

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Do you really KNOW and UNDERSTAND what it means for GOD to be on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World?

Do you know and understand that because you are a genuinely born again CHILD of GOD in Christ in this World, God is on YOUR SIDE?

If you know and understand so,

1. Why are you so fearful of human ATTACKS against you? Why?

2. Why do you so trust on human HELP than divine HELP? Why?

3. Why do you put so much CONFIDENCE in humans than on God? Why?

Here is what the Psalmist who knew his God was on his side said:

The LORD is on MY SIDE; I will NOT fear: what can man DO unto me? The LORD takes my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is BETTER to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is BETTER to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. All nations COMPASSED me about: but in the NAME of the LORD will I DESTROY them. They compassed me about; yes, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. They COMPASSED me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the NAME of the LORD I will DESTROY them. You has thrust sore at me that I might FALL: but the LORD HELPED me. The LORD is my STRENGTH and SONG, and is become my SALVATION. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD does valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the RIGHT HAND hand of the LORD does valiantly. I shall NOT DIE, but LIVE, and declare the works of the LORD. (Psalm 118:6-17; Philippians 2:8-11).

Do you really know andAll nations COMPASSED me about: but in the NAME of the LORD will I DESTROY them. They compassed me about; yes, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. They COMPASSED me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the NAME of the LORD I will DESTROY them. You has thrust sore at me that I might FALL: but the LORD HELPED me. The LORD is my STRENGTH and SONG, and is become my SALVATION. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD does valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the RIGHT HAND hand of the LORD does valiantly. I shall NOT DIE, but LIVE, and declare the works of the LORD. (Psalm 118:6-17; Philippians 2:8-11). understand that the Lord is on your side?

Do you really THINK as someone who knows and understands the Lord is on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World? Do you?

Do you really SPEAK as someone who knows and understands the Lord is on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World? Do you?

Do you really LIVE or ACT as someone who knows and understands the Lord is on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World? Do you?

One more question, do you really and truly know and understands what it MEANS for the Lord to be on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World? Do you?

The Bibe gives us an hint thus:

What shall we then say to these things? If God be FOR US, who can be AGAINST us? He that spared NOT His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not WITH Him also freely GIVE us all things? WHO shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifies. Who is He that condemns? It is Christ that died, yes rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. WHO shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in ALL these things we are MORE than conquerors through Him that LOVED us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to SEPARATE us from the LOVE of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:31-39).

Until you take to heart convincingly that GOD is on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World, and that NO human born of a woman can DEFEAT you or STOP you from becoming all HE (God) has ordained for you in Christ on Earth, you will be intimidated and manipulated by humans to your disadvantage in this World and be a disgrace to the work of Christ for you on the Cross of Calvary. That should not be you my dear friend!

That is why the Bible reminds us that the people that do KNOW their GOD shall be STRONG and DO exploit. Halleluyah! (Daniel 11:32).

Take note, take heed!

Do you truly KNOW and UNDERSTANDS what it means for the All Mighty and All Powerful God, the Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth to be on YOUR SIDE in Christ in this World? (Psalm 24).

If you truly do, you will not be afraid of men, failure, your temporary setbacks, your future, death, etc. Yes, you will not!

Do have a victorious weekend in Jesus name.

Today's Focus from Scripture:

What shall we then say to these things? If God be FOR US, who can be AGAINST us? (Romans 8:31).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: THE LORD KNOWS AND CARES AS WELL!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: The Lord KNOWS and CARES as well!

Lot of times, many of us in Christ in this World think, speak and live as if the Lord do not KNOW and CARE about the challenges we face or go through in Christ in this World. That is not true!

This is because the Bible reveals to us thus:

Seeing then that we have a great HIGH PRIEST, that is passed into the Heavens, JESUS the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have NOT an high priest which CANNOT be TOUCHED with the FEELING of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore COME boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain MERCY, and find GRACE to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16).

So, I am sent today to remain you that no matter what you have gone through in the past years, going through in 2017 and will go through in 2018 and beyond:

1. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your pains and no matter how you feel hurt right now, He cares for you as well. True!

2. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your fears and no matter how you feel threatened right now, He cares for you as well. True!

3. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your worries and no matter how you feel troubled right now, He cares for you as well. True!

4. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your failures and no matter how you feel down casted right now, He cares for you as well. True!

5. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your disappointments and no matter how you feel discouraged right now, He cares for you as well. True!

6. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your struggles and no matter how you feel restricted right now, He cares for you as well. True!

7. The Lord KNOWS and FEELS your lack and no matter how you feel poor and needy right now, He cares for you as well. True!

And so on....

How do I know that?

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: CASTING all your CARE upon Him; for He CARES for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the World. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, SETTLE you. (1 Peter 5:7-10).

If you RESIST the Devil's attacks against you long enough in FAITH based on the Word of God, the Lord will certainly and faithfully SETTLE you at the end. So don't give up, 2018 will be your year of TESTIMONY as I am told in Jesus name. (1 Thessalonians 5:24).

That the Lord KNOWS and FEELS my unpleasant situations and CARES as well is very encouraging for me. I really do not know about you, but please let it encourage you because God can, will and able to change your situations from what it is today to what He wants for you gloriously in Christ in this World. Halleluyah!

How do I know this?

The Bible reveals to us that:

1. He designed the Heaven and the Earth. Halleluyah! (Genesis 1).

2. He owns the Heaven and the Earth and all that dwells therein. Halleluyah! (Psalm 24).

Therefore, He can do whatsoever He likes without taking order from anyone. Halleluyah! (Psalm 115).

He is God and can turn any unpleasant and impossible situation to pleasant and possible one without fear or respect to any man. Halleluyah! (Mark 10:27; Psalm 126).

Trust Him, don't give up on Him (God), don't give in to Satan's attacks. It is going to be okay because you are next in line for a TESTIMONY in 2018 if the Lord tarries. True!

Believe it. Receive it. Become it in due time. Halleluyah! (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

Casting ALL your care upon Him; for He CARES for you. (1 Peter 5:7).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: WHAT DO YOU PRESS TOWARD IN 2017 AND PLANNING TO PRESS TOWARDS IN 2018?

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

  (A must read special End of Year Edition)

Today's Focus: What do you PRESS toward in 2017 and PLANNING to PRESS towards in 2018?

I am sent this day to call your attention to something very important and dear to the heart of God and to inform you on the right approach to follow to make your 2017 ends well and your 2018 more graciously and gloriously than 2017 to the glory of God the Father.

It is unfortunate that many genuine Christians expects so much from God at the beginning of 2017,  but are secretly feeling so discouraged or disappointed in God now, the end of 2017. Hmm, is well with you all in Jesus name!

The reason for their situation is not far fetched. This is because many (genuine Christians) at the beginning of 2017 embark in PURSUING and

1. PRESSING toward their own WILL, not God's for them.

2. PRESSING toward their own DREAMS, not God's for them.

3. PRESSING toward their own GOALS, not God's for them.

4. PRESSING toward their own CALLINGS, not God's for them.

5. PRESSING toward their own PURPOSES and PLANS, not God's for them.

6. PRESSING toward their own PROJECTS, not God's for them.

7. PRESSING toward their own EXPECTATIONS, not God's for them.

It is so surprising that many genuine Christians are not aware that God has His own EXPECTATIONS for their lives each day, week, month and year of their living in Christ on Earth. So sad, so bad!

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

For I KNOW the thoughts that I THINK toward you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an EXPECTED end. (Jeremiah 29:11).

Again, it is interesting to say that many genuine Christians are not aware that God only answers their PRAYERS that do ALIGN to His own EXPECTATIONS for them par time in Christ in this World, not theirs.

Apostle John revealed this truth to us thus:

And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ASK any thing according to His WILL, He HEARS us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we HAVE the petitions that we desired of Him. (1 John 5:14,15; James 4:1-5).

The truth to be told, you have to humble yourself before God by the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you to KNOW and LEARN how to align your EXPECTATIONS (dreams, goals, callings, wills, plans, projects, expectations, etc) to His, if you want to SEE Him back you and make His own (not yours) EXPECTATIONS comes to pass in your life in the remaining days of 2017 and in the forth coming glorious Year of 2018. True!

Don't be deceived, if you embark on your OWN pursuit from the BEGINNING of 2018 as you did in 2017, you will END up in 2018 with your own results that will be so disappointing again. That will not be your portion in Jesus name.

That is why Apostle Paul counsels, you and I thus:

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you PRESENT your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be NOT conformed to this World: but be you transformed by the RENEWING of your MIND, that you may PROVE what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, WILL of God. (Romans 12:1,2).

In the above scriptural reference, Apostle Paul revealed to us that the STARTING POINT of dealing (walking and working) with God in Christ in this World, is PROVING out FIRST, what is the good, acceptable and perfect WILL of GOD for us on any matter, before anything else. True!

With the above understanding, we can then heed to Jesus Christ counsel to us on PRAYER thus:

After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. Your WILL be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. But SEEK you FIRST the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be ADDED unto you. (Matthew: 6. 9,10,33).

Apostle Paul confirmed this truth to us thus:

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, WORK OUT your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is GOD which WORKS IN YOU both to WILL and to DO of his good PLEASURE (purpose). (Philippians 2:12; Romans 8:26-39).

Jesus Christ, our ultimate role model for living a victorious and successful life in this World to please God the Father seek and lived ONLY the WILL of God for Him par time through out His lifetime on Earth. True! (John 4:33, 34; John 9:4,5).

Also, this was the spiritual practice of the disciples of Jesus Christ as revealed to us by Apostle John thus:

And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ASK any thing according to His WILL, he hears us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him. 1 John 5:14,15)

Don't be deceived, we as genuine Children of God in this World, who are RISEN with Christ are to SEEK those things ABOVE that God (our Father) desire to SEE manifest (on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basic) in our lives and living in Christ in this World and PRAY them down to Earth. True! (Matthew 6:9,10).

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

If you then be RISEN with Christ, SEEK those things which are ABOVE, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. SET your affection on things ABOVE, not on things on the Earth. For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4).

Therefore, take note, take heed, 201 8 will soon be here again and by the grace of God, you and I will be part of it in Jesus name. However, do not WASTE it by pursuing and PRESSING toward your own WILL (dreams, goals, callings, purposes, plans, projects, etc) as you did in 2017. Don't friend!

Like Apostle Paul, you must count NOT yourself to have apprehended (in 2017): but this one thing you must do, FORGETTING those things which are behind (in 2017), and REACHING forth unto those things which are before you (in 2018) and PRESS toward the MARK for your daily, weekly and monthly manifestations in 2018 for the prize of the HIGH CALLING of God in Christ Jesus for you in 2018 and beyond. Halleluyah! (Philippians 3:13,14).

Now, know and note that as a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World, He desire His WILL or COUNSEL to STAND in every thing (through the year) in your life and living in Christ in this World and not yours. True!

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

There are MANY devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the COUNSEL of the LORD, that shall STAND. (Proverbs 19: 21).

Take note, take heed!

Let the counsel of God STANDS in everything you do in 2018 and compare it to 2017 at the end of 2018 and you will see a clear difference of what your life has become by the GRACE of God. There will be!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

Please READ: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: IT IS BY THE LORD'S MERCY, COMPASSION AND FAITHFULNESS WE ARE NOT CONSUMED IN 2017!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: It is by the Lord's MERCY COMPASSION and FAITHFULNESS you and I are not consumed by the wickedness of 2017!

It is the FAITHFULNESS of God that kept you and I EVERY NIGHT of 2017 till now and will keep us in the remaining of the year and beyond if the Lord tarries. True!

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

It is a good thing to GIVE thanks unto the LORD, and to SING praises unto thy name, O most High: To show forth your LOVINGKINDNESS in the MORNING, and your FAITHFULNESS every NIGHT. (Psalm 92:1,2).

Therefore, it is a good thing to GIVE thanks unto the Lord and to SING praises unto His name EVERY MORNING who has waken us up every morning in 2017 and He will in the remaining mornings of the year and beyond. True!

Never you say again that you don't have reason to give thanks to God or to praise His only name. Never!

You have to give Him thanks and praise His name because the NIGHTS are full of TERRORS of evil activities, which He is delivering you and I FAITHFULLY from each night this far. True:

The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:

You shall not be afraid for the TERROR by NIGHT; nor for the ARROW that flies by DAY. Nor for the PESTILENCE that walks in DARKNESS; nor for the DESTRUCTION that wastes at NOONDAY. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.  (Psalm 91:5-7).

Furthermore, the Bible reveals to us that it is by the MERCY, COMPASSION and FAITHFULNESS of God that we are NOT consumed by these round the clock wickedness going on in the spirit and in the physical thus:

It is of the Lord's MERCIES that we are not CONSUMED , because His COMPASSIONS fail not. They are new EVERY morning: great is your FAITHFULNESS. (Lamentations 3:22).

Now, know and note that if you too FAITHFULLY give Him thanks and praise His name FAITHFULLY for keeping you each night, waking you up each morning and keeping you safe all day of 2017 till now, surely He will FAITHFULLY as well DO whatsoever He has promised to DO for you in 2017 and beyond. True!

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

FAITHFUL is He that calls you, who also will DO it. (1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Therefore,

1. Don't STOP faithfully giving Him THANKS each day He has waken you up in 2017 and will wake you up henceforth. Don't!

2. Don't STOP faithfully PRAISING His name each day He has waken you up in 2017 and will wake you up henceforth. Don't!

Give Him the thanks and praise due Him and there shall be miraculous INCREASE for you in Jesus name. (Psalm 29:2, Psalm 96:8; Psalm 67:5,6).

Always remember that God FAITHFULLY waking you up every morning in 2017, even this morning, is because He still believes there is HOPE for you who is in Christ in this World. Glory Halleluyah!

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

For to him that is JOINED to ALL the living there is HOPE: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. (Ecclesiastes 9:4).

Furthermore the Bible reveals to us thus:

Even the mystery which has been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is CHRIST in YOU, the HOPE of GLORY: (Colossians 1:26,27).

Therefore,  if you are sure, you have the genuine CHRIST in YOU, give Him THANKS and PRAISES due Him because you have a sure HOPE in Him to glory in this World now and in Heaven someday with Him. Halleluyah!

Never you GIVE UP on God or GIVE IN to Satan. Never!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

It is a good thing to GIVE thanks unto the LORD, and to SING praises unto thy name, O most High: To show forth your LOVINGKINDNESS in the MORNING, and your FAITHFULNESS every NIGHT. (Psalm 92:1,2).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: TO OVERCOME AND SUCCEED IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

                   (A must read special edition)

Today's Focus: To OVERCOME and SUCCEED in CHRIST in this World!

To overcome and succeed in Christ in this World, you needs the WISDOM of God and POWER of God over that of the Devil and man. True!

Simply put,

1. The WISDOM of God is richly knowing JESUS CHRIST in this World. True!

That is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

Let the WORD of Christ DWELL in you richly in all WISDOM; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever you DO in word or deed, do ALL in the NAME of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. (Colossians 3:16,17; Philippians 2:5-11).

2. The POWER of God is truly manifesting or demonstrating JESUS CHRIST in this World. True!

That is why Apostle Paul revealed to us thus:

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save JESUS CHRIST, and Him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in DEMONSTRATION of the SPIRIT and of POWER: That your faith should NOT stand in the wisdom of men, but in the POWER of God. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might KNOW the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; COMPARING spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receives NOT the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that He may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2; 1 John 4:17).

This is because as the Bible reveals to us, CHRIST the POWER of God, and the WISDOM of God. (1 Corinthians 1:24).

Now, know and note that you cannot manifest or demonstrate the POWER of God in Christ in this World without first knowing the WISDOM of God in Christ in this World. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the PEOPLE that do KNOW their God shall be STRONG, and DO exploits. (Daniel 11:32).

That is why Apostle Paul prayed thus:

That I may KNOW Him, and the POWER of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Philippians: 3. 10; 1 Corinthians 2).

Do you want to MANIFEST or DEMONSTRATE the POWER of God (in Christ Jesus) publicly, then first KNOW the WISDOM of God (in Christ Jesus) personally or privately. True!

Take note, take heed and don't be deceived.

It is unfortunate that so many genuine Christians today, do not personally and truly KNOW the JESUS CHRIST of the Bible that they are serving as revealed by the Spirit of God on the pages of the Bible. So unfortunate! (2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16,17).

Don't be one of them by heeding to the counsel of Apostle Paul to Timothy thus:

STUDY to show yourself APPROVED unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the WORD of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:12-14).

Don't be deceived, only KNOWING the TRUTH (Jesus Christ), sets FREE in this World. True! (John 8:31,32,36; John 14:6).

Jesus Christ becomes your LIFELINE truly and indeed in this World, when you KNOW Him personally and wisely and allow Him MANIFEST Himself through you publicly and powerfully. True!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

That I may KNOW Him, and the POWER of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Philippians: 3. 10; 1 Corinthians 2).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: ONLY THE FEAR OF GOD CAN TRULY HELP YOU!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

                   (A must read special edition)

Today's Focus: Only the FEAR of GOD can help you!

I was woken up suddenly at 2:50am by the Spirit of God with the statement, the FEAR of the LORD is the BEGINNING of WISDOM.

The wisest King that lived on Earth before Jesus Christ on Earth discovered and said thus:

The FEAR of the LORD is the beginning of WISDOM: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28; Ecclesiastes 12:13,14).

It is unfortunate that lots of Christians today has forgotten that the FEAR of GOD is the BEGINNING of DIVINE WISDOM on Earth. So sad, so bad!

Today, the FEAR of GOD is far from the thinking, speaking and LIVING of so many Christians. Therefore, they do not enter and enjoy DIVINE WISDOM, REST and BEST in Christ for them on Earth. So sad, so bad!

Many Christians today do no longer FEAR God as proven:

1. By the way and manner they consciously and consistently involve themselves in SIN without genuine REPENTANCE. So sad, so bad!

Take note, take heed, because being involved in SIN allows Satan to touch you at will on Earth. (1 John 5:18-21).

2. By the way and manner they consciously and consistently they get themselves involved in intimate relationships with SINNERS without genuine SEPARATION. So sad, so bad!

Take note, take heed, because being involved in intimate relationships with SINNERS gives Satan and Sin access to you any time on Earth. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Psalm 1:1-3).

3. By the way and manner they consciously and consistently are drawn to the enticements of SATAN without genuine DISCIPLINE. So sad, so bad!

Take note, take heed, because being drawn to the enticements of SATAN will get you into Sin and spiritual and physical death any time, any day on Earth. (James 1:12-15; 1 John :215-17).

You said you are a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World, but do you really and truly FEAR GOD?

Do you humbly and obediently allow the WORD of GOD to inspire your thinking, speaking and living on Earth each day?

Do you humbly and obediently allows the WAYS of GOD to influence your thinking, speaking and living on Earth each day?

Do you humbly and obediently allows the WILL of GOD to instruct your thinking, speaking and living on Earth each day?

Do you wants to enter and to begin to enjoy DIVINE WISDOM on Earth?

Then, consciously and consistently FEAR GOD, no matter what and your DIVINE WISDOM will consistently GROW and your life as well will consistently GLOW in all area in Christ on Earth. True! (1 Corinthians 3:18-20).

It is TIME for you and EVERY genuine Child of God in Christ on Earth to GET BACK to consciously and consistently have the FEAR the LORD again, says the Spirit of God. (Ephesians 5:15-18).

Will you? Yes, I will!

Always remember that nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, the LORD knows THEM that are HIS. And, Let EVERY ONE that names the name of Christ DEPART from iniquity. (2 Timothy 2:19; 1 John 3:1-3).

The truth to be told, many Christians do not FEAR GOD because they ENVY sinners, who may be their family members, neighbours, friends, colleagues at work, church members and so on. However, the Bible counsels us thus:

Let NOT thine heart ENVY sinners: but be you in the FEAR of the LORD all the day long. For SURELY there is an end; and THINE expectation shall NOT be cut off. (Proverbs 23:17; Psalm 73).

Very encouraging!

God never leaves or disappoint those that consciously and truly FEAR Him and depart from evil to honour Him on Earth. Never!

Now, know and note that apart from Wisdom (1), other BENEFITS of the FEAR of GOD are:

1. The FEAR of the LORD is the BEGINNING OF WISDOM. (Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 15:33; Job 28:28; Ecclesiastes 12:13,14).

2. The FEAR of the LORD is to HATE EVIL. (Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 16:6).

3. The FEAR of the LORD CLEANSES. (Psalm 19:9).

4. The FEAR of the LORD is the FOUNTAIN OF LIFE. (Proverbs 14:27; Proverbs 19:23).

5. The FEAR of the LORD PROLONGS DAYS. (Proverbs 10:27).

6. The FEAR of the LORD gives STRONG CONFIDENCE. (Proverbs 14:26).

7. The FEAR of the LORD with little is far better than having much without it. (Proverbs 15:16).

8. The FEAR of the LORD is RICHES. (Proverbs 22:4).

Only the reverence FEAR of the LORD can make create and spend quality TIME with God now on Earth as you look forward to spending ETERNITY with Him in Heaven someday. True!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

TRUST in the LORD with ALL thine heart; and LEAN NOT unto thine OWN understanding. In ALL thy ways ACKNOWLEDGE Him, and He shall DIRECT your paths. Be NOT wise in your OWN eyes: FEAR the LORD, and DEPART from EVIL. It shall be HEALTH to your navel, and marrow to thy bones. (Proverbs 3:5; 1 Corinthians 3:18-20).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: IS GOD TRULY YOUR SPIRITUAL AND HEAVENLY FATHER IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD?

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Is GOD truly your spiritual and heavenly FATHER in Christ in this World?

Many genuine Christians are IGNORANT that God is their spiritual and heavenly FATHER in Christ in this World. True!

Therefore, many genuine Christians do not RELATE or PRAY to Him (God) as their loving and caring Father that is NEAR and even WITHIN them, but as one DISTANT invisible being somewhere, who they are trying to REACH OUT to in Christ from this World. So sad, so bad!

Child of God, that should not be so for you. Now, know and note this that:

1. God is your spiritual and heavenly FATHER that COMPASSIONATELY LOVES you so much than no other. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

Behold, what manner of LOVE the FATHER has bestowed upon us, that WE should be called the SONS of GOD: therefore the World knows us not, because it knew Him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that has this hope in Him purifies himself, even as He is pure. (1 John 3:1-3).

2. God is your spiritual and heavenly FATHER that CARES for you so much than no other. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting ALL your CARE upon Him; for He CARES for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7).

3. God is your spiritual and heavenly FATHER that CHASTISES (disciplines) you so much than no other for your own good. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

My son, despise not the CHASTENING of the LORD; neither be weary of His correction: For whom the LORD LOVES He CORRECTS; even as a FATHER the son in whom he delights. Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. (Proverbs 3:11-13).

Furthermore, the Bible counsels us thus:

And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks unto you as unto children, My son, despise NOT you the CHASTENING of the LORD, nor faint when you art rebuked of Him: If ye endure chastening, GOD deals with you as with SONS; for what son is he whom the FATHER chastens not? But if you be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons. Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the FATHER of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our PROFIT, that we might be partakers of His holiness. Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Hebrews 12:5-14).

Until you grow to a spiritual MATURITY and CONSCIOUSNESS of God being your spiritual and heavenly FATHER in practical terms, there are many:

1. Supernatural to natural EXCEPTIONAL ENCOUNTERS you cannot enter and enjoy. True!

2. Supernatural to natural EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES you cannot enter and enjoy. True!

3.  Supernatural to natural EXCLUSIVE BLESSINGS you cannot enter and enjoy. True!

True to be told, there already spiritual BLESSINGS the Father has blessed us with in Christ Jesus that we need to RELATE and PRAY to Him in the consciousness of His Children in Christ to RECEIVE in this World. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has BLESSED us with ALL spiritual BLESSINGS in heavenly PLACES in Christ: According as He has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the World, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of CHILDREN by Jesus Christ to HIMSELF, according to the good pleasure of His will, To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He has made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:3-7).

Therefore, Jesus Christ taught us to PRAY thus:

After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our FATHER which art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. (Matthew 6:9,10).

JESUS CHRIST our ultimate role model for thinking, speaking and living on Earth to please God, always RELATE and PRAY to His heavenly FATHER, not as a stranger to Him, but a SON. And remember the Bible reveals to us that as HE is, so are WE in this World. True! (1 John 4:17; Hebrews 12:1-4).

For example, Jesus Christ said thus:

1. For the Father LOVES the Son, and SHOWS Him ALL things that Himself DOES: and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. (John 5:17-20).

2. Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And JESUS lifted up His eyes, and said, FATHER, I thank you that you had HEARD me. (John 11:41).

Becoming consciously AWARE of God as your spiritual and heavenly FATHER cannot be by an UNSERIOUS and immature WALK (relationship) and WORK (responsibility) with God in Christ in this World, but by a SERIOUS and mature walk and work with God, where you grow from being just a CHILD of God, but being a SON of God indeed.

This was Apostle Paul personal experience thus:

When I was a CHILD, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a MAN, I put away childish things. (1 Corinthians 13:11).

Therefore, he was disappointed by the continuous CHILDISHNESS of genuine Christians, who after several years in Christ are supposed to be teachers of the Word of God based on their spiritual growth over time and mature relationship with God as their spiritual and heavenly FATHER are still babes thus:

For when for the TIME you ought to be teachers, you have NEED that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have NEED of milk, and NOT of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the Word of righteousness: for he is a BABE. But strong meat belongs to them that are of FULL AGE, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to DISCERN both good and evil. (Hebrews 5:12-14; Ephesians 5:15-18).

You got to MAKE UP your mind in Christ to STEP UP from being a BABY Christian to be a ADULT Christian, who CONSCIOUSLY knows, RELATES and prays to God as his or her spiritual and heavenly FATHER. This is to enable you to ENTER and enjoy the FULLNESS of Christ obtained already for you by Jesus Christ, our brother. Halleluyah!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a CHILD, differeth nothing from a SERVANT, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors UNTIL the time appointed of the father. EVEN so we, when we were CHILDREN, were in bondage under the elements of the World: But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore you art NO more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. (Galatians 4:1-7; Romans 8:28-30).

You will NOT enter and enjoy so many GOOD and GREAT things of God your spiritual and heavenly FATHER in Christ in this World:

1. Until you GROW UP spiritually from being a CHILDISH Christian to be a SONSHIP Christian. True!

2. Until you consciously and spiritually grow up to RELATE and PRAY to God as your spiritual and heavenly FATHER in Christ in this World. True!

Take note, take heed!

Don't be deceived, a PROVE that you are a SON of God and God is your FATHER, is that:

1. You have sacrificially SEPARATE yourself to Him in Christ in this World. True! (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

2. You are allowing Him to LEAD daily by His Word in the Bible and by His HOLY SPIRIT of Christ that is within you in this World. True!

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

For as many as are LED by the SPIRIT of GOD, they are the SONS of GOD. (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 1 John 2:27).

Are you truly one of them?

When you consciously allowed GOD to be your spiritual and heavenly FATHER in Christ in this World indeed and you consciously as well allows Him to LEAD you daily, you will SEE on daily basis that GOD is indeed GOOD and FAITHFUL. True! (Psalm 86:5; Proverbs 3:5-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Give it a try in faith!

It is unfortunate that lots of genuine Christians today sees their earthly FATHER more responsible to their challenges and needs than their heavenly FATHER. Jesus Christ said this is not true. (Matthew 7:7-12; Matthew 6:24-34).

No matter what you are facing right now friend, GOD is GOOD and CARES for you more than any other. True (1 Peter 5:6,7).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

One God and FATHER of ALL, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Ephesians 4:6; Hebrews 12:9; James 1:17).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: GET IT NOW, DIVINE PRINCIPLES ARE OPPOSITE TO HUMAN PRINCIPLES!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Get it now, DIVINE principles are OPPOSITE to HUMAN principles and you have got to OBEY them to GET divine results!


Oh Child of God, do you not KNOW that your God and Father, the Creator and Owner of Heaven and Earth's principles are OPPOSITE to human principles?

So, why are you as a genuine Child of God in Christ in this World thinking, speaking and living by HUMAN principles instead of DIVINE principles? Why?

It is unfortunate to see lots of genuine Christians today:

1. Looking forward to achieve DIVINE results with HUMAN principles driven WAYS OF THINKING, which are opposite to DIVINE principles driven WAYS OF THINKING in Christ in this World. So sad, so bad, because it cannot even please God, not to talk of producing divine results. True! (Romans 8:1-14).

2. Looking forward to achieve DIVINE results with HUMAN principles driven WAYS OF SPEAKING, which are opposite to DIVINE principles driven WAYS OF SPEAKING in Christ in this World. So sad, so bad, because it cannot even please God, talkless of producing divine results. True! (James 3).

3. Looking forward to achieve DIVINE results with HUMAN principles driven WAYS OF LIVING, which are opposite to DIVINE principles driven WAYS OF LIVING in Christ in this World. So sad, so bad, because it cannot even please God, not to talk of producing divine results. True! (1 John 2:15-17).

For example:

1. Concerning WEAKNESS (or sickness), divine principle says:

Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: LET the WEAK say, I am STRONG. (Joel 3:10).

This is contrary to human principle in all obvious sense. True!

2. Concerning INCREASE, divine principle says:

There is that SCATTERS, and yet INCREASES; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that sells it. (Proverbs 11:24).

This is contrary to human principle in all obvious sense. True!

3. Concerning CAST DOWN, divine principle says:

When men are CAST DOWN, then you shall say, there is LIFTING UP; and he shall save the humble person. (Job 22:29).

This is contrary to human principle in all obvious sense. True!

4. Concerning WALKING on Earth, divine principle says:

For we walk by FAITH, not by SIGHT. (2 Corinthians 5:7).

And so on.

That is why Apostle Paul warned us thus:

Beware lest any man SPOIL you through philosophy and vain deceit, AFTER the tradition of men, AFTER the rudiments of the world, and NOT AFTER Christ. For in Him dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And you are COMPLETE in Him, which is the Head of ALL principality and power: (Colossians 2:8-10).

The truth to be told, many genuine Christians have proudly found this biblically counsel challenging to compile with in this World:

Let NO man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be WISE in this World, let him BECOME a FOOL, that he may be wise. For the WISDOM of this World is FOOLISHNESS with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness. And again, the Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. (1 Corinthians 3:18).

Are you one them?

Don't be deceived,

1. Until you "foolishly" align your THINKING from human principles ways of thinking to divine principles ways of thinking, you cannot encounter and experience divine REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World. True!

That is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be NOT conformed to this World: but be you transformed by the RENEWING of your MIND, that you may PROVE what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, WILL of God. (Romans 12:1,2; Philippians 4:8,9).

Take note, take heed!

2. Until you "foolishly" align your SPEAKING from human principles ways of speaking to divine principles ways of speaking, you cannot encounter and experience divine REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World. True!

That is why the Bible revealed us thus:

This book of the law shall NOT depart out of your MOUTH; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. (Joshua 1:8; Matthew 12:34-37; James 3).

Take note, take heed!

3. Until you "foolishly" align your LIVING from human principles ways of living to divine principles ways of living, you cannot encounter and experience divine REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World. True!

That is why Apostle John counselled us thus:

Love NOT the World, neither the things that are in the World. If any man LOVE the WORLD, the love of the Father is NOT in him. For all that is in the World, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is NOT of the Father, but is of the World. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides for ever. (1 John 2:15-17).

Take note, take heed!

Don't be deceived, CHRISTIANITY practice is not HUMAN principles driven in man and Satan, but DIVINE principles driven in Christ. True!

Now, know and note that the word REPENT means CHANGE of mind or thinking. Therefore, it is saddening to say that while lots of genuine Christians have STAYED away from their SINS morally before men, many have not truly REPENTED (changed their thinking) from human principles to divine principles mentally before God. Thus, the powerless, purposeless and unproductive Christianity practice of today in the World. So sad, so bad!

Are you one of them?

Then, it is TIME to REPENT (change or renew your mind or thinking with the Word of God and help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you). (Ephesians 5:15-18).

God sees you as a WICKED and UNRIGHTEOUS person when you are thinking, speaking and living contrary to His principles (Word, Ways and Will) in Christ for you in this World. True! (Isaiah 55:6-12).

Always remember that the FOOLISHNESS of God is WISER than men; and the WEAKNESS of God is STRONGER than men. For you see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: BUT God has CHOSEN the FOOLISH things of the World to confound the WISE; and God has CHOSEN the WEAK things of the World to confound the things which are MIGHTY; And BASE things of the World, and things which are DESPISED, has God CHOSEN, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That NO flesh should glory (boast) in His presence. But of Him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glories (boasts), let him glory in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:25-31).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

Seek you the LORD while He may be found, call you upon Him while He is near: Let the WICKED forsake his way, and the UNRIGHTEOUS man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. For MY thoughts are not YOUR thoughts, neither are YOUR ways MY ways, said the LORD. For as the Heavens are higher than the Earth, so are MY ways higher than YOUR ways, and MY thoughts than YOUR thoughts. For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither, but waters the Earth, and makes it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my Word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For you shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:6-12).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: UNTIL YOU LEARN TO THINK, SPEAK AND LIVE NOT BY SIGHT, YOU WILL NOT BE USED OR BLESSED BY GOD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Until you LEARN to think, speak and LIVE not by SIGHT, you will not be USED or BLESSED by God in Christ in this World!

Jesus Christ told us that God the Father is a Spirit. This means that God the Father is a Spirit being who LIVES and WORKS in the spirit World in Heaven INVISIBLE to human beings that lives and works on the Earth. True! (John 4:24).

Unfortunately, many genuine Christians think, speak and live judging the works of God the Father in Christ in their lives by SIGHT. So sad, so bad!

It saddening that lots of genuine Christians are not aware that because God the Father LIVES in spirit World, He WORKS and FINISHES in the spirit world FIRST what He want to SEE manifest in their lives in Christ on the Earth before allowing what He had already WORKED OUT to become realities in and through their lives in Christ on Earth. True!

That is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, WORK OUT your own SALVATION with fear and trembling. For it is GOD which WORKS in you both to WILL and to DO of His good pleasure. (Philippians 1:12,13).

Now, JESUS CHRIST, our role model for thinking, speaking and living powerfully and purposefully on Earth to please God the Father once revealed thus:

But Jesus answered them, My Father WORKS hitherto, and I WORK. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because He not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, verily, verily, I say unto you, the Son can DO NOTHING of Himself, but what He SEES the Father DO: for what things soever He DOES, these also DOES the Son likewise. For the Father LOVES the Son, and SHOWS Him ALL things that Himself DOES: and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. (John 5:17-20).

Jesus Christ revealed to us with the above scriptural reference that as a Son of God on Earth, He only SAW and DID on Earth (the visible realm) what He SAW the Father DID in Heaven (the invisible realm) par time. That means Jesus Christ FIRST saw with His INSIGHT what God the Father was DOING in spirit world, believed it and DID the same in human World. Great secret of our Lord and Savour!

Remember, the Bible reveals to us that as HE (Jesus Christ) is, so are WE in this World. True! (1 John 4:17).

That is why He (Jesus Christ) taught us to PRAY and SEEK thus:

After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. Your WILL be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. But SEEK you FIRST the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and ALL these things shall be ADDED unto you. (Matthew 6:9,10,33).

Therefore, you and I who believe in God the Father in Christ are expected:

1. To THINK not by SIGHT, but by FAITH.

That is, to think thoughts from the INSIGHTS of the written Word of God and from the INFLUENCES of the spoken Word of God by the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within us in this World and not from the SIGHTS and INFLUENCES of the World of humans, since God our Father lives and thinks thoughts FIRST for us in the spirit world what He wants us to THINK and SEE in due time in our lives in Christ in our human World. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

For I know the THOUGHTS that I think TOWARD you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall you call upon me, and you shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, said the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, said the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. (Jeremiah 29:11-14).

Therefore, Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you PRESENT your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be NOT conformed to this World: but be you transformed by the RENEWING of your MIND, that you may PROVE what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, WILL of God. (Romans 12:1,2; 1 Timothy 1:7; Philippians 4:8,9; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; 1 John 2:15-17; Ecclesiastes 3:1-11).

2. To SPEAK not by SIGHT, but by FAITH.

That is, to speak words from the INSIGHTS of the written Word of God and from the INSPIRATIONS of the spoken Word of God by the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within us in this World and not from the SIGHTS and INSPIRATIONS of the World of humans, since God our Father lives and speaks FIRST for us in the spirit world what He want us to speak and SEE in due time in our lives in Christ in our human world. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

(As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before Him whom he believed, even God, who quickens the dead, and CALLS those things which be NOT as though they were. (Romans 4:17; Hebrews 11:3; Joshua 1:8; Job 32:8; Ecclesiastes 3:1-11).

Therefore, Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

We having the same SPIRIT of FAITH, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; WE also BELIEVE, and therefore SPEAK. (2 Corinthians 4:13).

3. To LIVE or WORK not by SIGHT, but by FAITH.

That is, to make our choices and take our decisions or actions from the INSIGHTS of the written Word of God and from the INSTRUCTIONS of the spoken Word of God by the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within us in this World and not from the SIGHT of the World of humans, since God our Father lives, make choices and take actions FIRST for us in the spirit world what He wants us to make or take and SEE in due time in our lives in Christ in the human world. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

But as it is written, EYE has not seen, nor EAR heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which God has PREPARED for them that LOVE Him. But God has REVEALED them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the DEEP things of God. For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth NO man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, NOT the spirit of the world, but the SPIRIT which is of God; that WE might KNOW the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; COMPARING spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth NOT the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY discerned. But he that is spiritual judges ALL things, yet he himself is judged of NO man. For who has known the MIND of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? But WE have the MIND of CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18).

Therefore, Brother James counselled us to ask for WISDOM in FAITH in our time of challenges thus:

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers TEMPTATIONS (trials and tests); knowing this, that the TRYING of your FAITH works patience. But let patience have her PERFECT work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you LACK wisdom, let him ASK of God, that GIVES to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be GIVEN him. But let him ASK in FAITH, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let NOT that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. (James 1:2-8; 1 Peter 5:7-10; James 1:12-15).

And Apostle John counselled us to ABIDE on whatsoever WISDOM we are taught thus:

But the ANOINTING (Holy Spirit of Christ) which you have received of him ABIDES in you, and you need NOT that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of ALL things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall ABIDE in Him. (1 John 2:27).

Let no one deceive you, the Bible reveals to us thus:

1. For we walk by FAITH, not by SIGHT. (2 Corinthians 5:7).

2. But that NO man is justified by the law in the SIGHT of God, it is evident: for, The JUST (the justified in Christ in this World) shall LIVE by FAITH. (Galatians 3:11).

3. But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE Him: for he that COMES to God must BELIEVE that He is, and that He is a REWARDER of them that diligently SEEK Him. (Hebrews 11:6).

The above scriptural references reveals to us that we are reward only when we think, speak and live by FAITH and not by SIGHT, we are rewarded by God on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True! (2 Timothy 4:5-8; 1 Timothy 6:6-12).

So, the truth to be told:

1. You must personally LEARN to KNOW through the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World, what God the Father is THINKING in the spirit world in Heaven about your current challenges or circumstances and align your THINKING to it long enough as Jesus Christ always did while on Earth, to get your uncomfortable challenges or circumstances changed to divine desires in Christ for you in the human world. True!

Take note, take heed!

2. You must personally LEARN to KNOW through the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World, what God the Father is SPEAKING in the spirit world in Heaven about your challenges or circumstances and align your SPEAKING to it long enough as Jesus Christ always did while on Earth, to get your uncomfortable challenges or circumstances changed to divine desires in Christ for you in the human world. True!

Take note, take heed!

3. You must personally LEARN to KNOW through the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World, what God the Father is DOING in the spirit world in Heaven about your challenges or circumstances and align your DOING to it long enough as Jesus Christ always did while on Earth, to get your uncomfortable challenges or circumstances changed to divine desires in Christ for you in the human world. True!

Take note, take heed!

Finally to know and note is that the Bible counsels us thus:

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us LAY aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us RUN with patience the RACE that is set before us, LOOKING unto Jesus the author and finisher of our FAITH; who for the JOY that was SET before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is SET down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that endured such CONTRADICTION of sinners against Himself, LEST you be wearied and faint in your minds. (Hebrews 12:1-3).

Irrespective of the CONTRADICTION in JESUS CHRIST'S life compared to what God has ordained in Heaven for Him on Earth, He did not give up, but look up to God's promises for Him in Heaven and it became so for Him during His lifetime on Earth and in Heaven thereafter. Therefore, we are asked to LOOK unto Him as an ultimate EXAMPLE, who is the Author and Finisher of our FAITH. True!

Where, who and what are you LOOKING at?

Apostle Paul and other of Jesus Christ's disciples think, speak and live as revealed to them par time by the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in them and they got obvious divine results in Christ to their advantage and to lots of other people's advantage as well . True!

That is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:

If you then be RISEN with Christ, SEEK those things which are ABOVE, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. SET your affection on things ABOVE, not on things on the Earth. For you are dead, and your life is HID with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4).

Do you know what God is THINKING, SPEAKING and DOING in Heaven concerning your current challenges or circumstances?

If, yes, are you thinking, speaking and doing by what God the Father is asking you to think, speak and do respectively to see CHANGES in your situations in this World?

Remember, until you personally LEARN to think, speak and LIVE not by SIGHT, you will not be able to be USE or BLESS by God in Christ in this World. You will not be able to enter and enjoy your divine REST and BEST in Christ in this World. True!

Don't be deceived!

Don't be left behind in entering and enjoying divine REST and BEST in Christ for the saints in this World. It is time for you to GROW UP spiritually. True! (Hebrews 5:12-14).

When you think, speak and live by FAITH and not by SIGHT, you will find the STRENGTH in God to overcome, enter and enjoy God's REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World each day. (Philippians 4:13,19; Matthew 6).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

For which cause we faint NOT; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is RENEWED day by day For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we LOOK NOT at the things which are SEEN, but at the things which are NOT SEEN: for the things which are SEEN are TEMPORAL; but the things which are NOT SEEN are ETERNAL. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Ephesians 1:15-23).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
Counseling line: +234 802 827 8092

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD: YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO NOT ONLY PRAY, BUT ALSO WATCH!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: You are supposed to NOT only PRAY, but also WATCH to enter your divine REST and BEST in Christ in this World!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the DEVIL, as a roaring lion, WALKS about, SEEKING whom he may DEVOUR: Whom RESIST steadfast in the FAITH, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the World. But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have SUFFERED a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, SETTLE you. (1 Peter 5:8-10; John 10:10).

It saddens me that after reading the scripture above, lots of genuine Christians thinks the Devil WALKS on Earth as a spirit being alone and not as human being as well through human beings. So sad, so bad!

But, I am sent today to inform as many genuine Christians as possible to know and note that:

1. The Devil is as close as Judas Iscariot  was to Jesus Christ at a certain time of His earthly life to THINK against Him.

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this World unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the World, He loved them unto the end. And supper being ended, the DEVIL having now PUT into the HEART of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him; (John 13:1,2; John 8:37-44; Acts).

Therefore, always WATCH human beings around you closely and always PRAY approximately to God intimately as Jesus Christ did to overcome. Take note, take heed!

2. The Devil is as close as Peter was to Jesus Christ at a certain time of His earthly life to SPEAK against Him.

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

Then charged He His disciples that they should tell no man that He was Jesus the Christ. From that time forth began Jesus to show unto His disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then PETER took Him, and began to rebuke Him, saying, be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be unto you. But He turned, and said unto PETER, get you behind me, SATAN: you art an offence unto me: for you savours not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. (Matthew 16:20-23).

Therefore, always WATCH human beings around you closely and always PRAY approximately to God intimately as Jesus Christ did to overcome. Take note, take heed!

3. The Devil is as close as Judas Iscariot (again) was to Jesus Christ at a certain time of His earthly life to TAKE ACTION against Him.

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

Then entered SATAN into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray Him unto them in the absence of the multitude. (Luke 22:3-6; John 6:64-71).

Therefore, always WATCH human beings closely and always PRAY approximately to God intimately as Jesus did to overcome. Take note, take heed!

Jesus Christ before leaving the Earth, told His disciples (including you and I) to BEWARE of MEN, not Satan, because He knew SATAN works against Him on Earth through people, the way they THINK, SPEAK and ACT. Likewise, he (Satan) will do with Him (Jesus Christ) in us as the Holy Spirit.  Remember that the Bible reveals to us that as HE is, so are WE in this World. True! (1 John 4:17).

Therefore, Jesus Christ before He went to Heaven counselled His disciples and us thus:

Behold, I SEND you forth as SHEEP in the midst of WOLVES: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But BEWARE of MEN: for they will DELIVER you up to the councils, and they will SCOURGE you in their synagogues; And you shall be BROUGHT before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But WHEN they deliver you up, take NO thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be GIVEN you in that same hour what you shall speak. For it is NOT you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you. And the BROTHER shall deliver up the brother to death, and the FATHER the child: and the CHILDREN shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And you shall be HATED of ALL MEN for my name's sake: but he that ENDURES to the end shall be saved. But when they PERSECUTE you in this city, FLEE you into another: for verily I say unto you, you shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. The disciple is NOT above his Master, nor the servant above his Lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his Master, and the servant as his Lord. If they have CALLED the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they CALL them of his household? Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak you in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you upon the housetops. And FEAR NOT them which KILL the body, but are NOT able to KILL the soul: but rather fear Him which is able to DESTROY both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. FEAR you NOT therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall CONFESS me before men, Him will I CONFESS also before my Father which is in Heaven. But whosoever shall DENY me before men, Him will I also DENY before my Father which is in Heaven. Think NOT that I am COME to send peace on Earth: I came NOT to SENT peace, but a SWORD. For I am COME to SET a MAN at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's FOES shall be they of his OWN household. He that kfather or mother more than me is NOT worthy of me: and he that LOVES son or daughter more than me is NOT worthy of me. And he that TAKE NOT his cross, and FOLLOWS after me, is NOT worthy of me. He that FINDS his life shall LOSE it: and he that LOSES his life for my sake shall FIND it. (Matthew 10:16-39; Matthew 7:13-27; Luke 18:28-30).

It is well. Take note, take heed!

The truth to be told, many genuine Christians are not OVERCOMING, SUCCEEDING and PROGRESSING today because of the secret wickedness of their supposed family members, church members, business associates, colleagues at work, neighbours, etc against them, unknowing to them. True, but so sad!

Therefore, the Bible counsels us before hand thus:

SEE then that you WALK circumspectly (carefully), not as FOOLS, but as WISE, Redeeming the TIME, because the days are EVIL. Wherefore be you NOT unwise, but understanding what the WILL of the Lord is. And be NOT drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be FILLED with the Spirit; (Ephesians 5:15-18; 1 John 5:18-21; Romans 12:1,2).

It is unfortunate that many genuine Christians are seriously PRAYING, but they are not carefully WATCHING. So sad, so bad!

Jesus Christ told us not to only PRAY, but to WATCH as well. True!

The Bible reveals this to us thus:

WATCH and PRAY, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41).

And His true disciples will always do as instructed. True!

That was the case, when Apostle Peter said to Ananias thus:

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? (Acts 5:3).

That was the case, when Apostle Paul was grieved by a demon possessed damsel and took charge thus:

And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain DAMSEL possessed with a SPIRIT of DIVINATION met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same FOLLOWED Paul and us, and cried, SAYING, these men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. (Acts 16:16-18; Acts 13:6-12).

What about you and I today?

Are we just PRAYING without WATCHING?

I guess that is why the Devil has taken so much advantage of us today and the World no longer really see much of our individual and collective divine light anymore. True!

Oh Lord, help us your Church, individually and collectively in Jesus name.

Until you learn not to only PRAY, but also to spiritually and physically WATCH your relationships, friendships, fellowships, associations, partnerships, mentorships, etc with human beings and know when to SEPARATE, if need be, you might not be able to ENTER and ENJOY your divine REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World. True! (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

WATCH and PRAY, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41).

Take note, take heed!

Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
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