TRUTH TO BE TOLD: IT IS BETTER AND BEST TO PUT YOUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD THAN IN MAN IN THIS WORLD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!
                         (A special edition)

Today's Focus: It is BETTER and BEST to put your CONFIDENCE in GOD than in man in this World!

Obviously, based on what is happening in the World today, it is far BETTER and BEST to put your absolute CONFIDENCE in God than in any man. Yes, in any man, no matter highly placed, prosperous or popular he or she may seem to be before the eyes of the World. True!

Jesus Christ stated clearly that one critical and clear DIFFERENCE between God and man is that He (God) can make effortlessly and favourably POSSIBILITIES for man from IMPOSSIBILITIES that man cannot make possible for themselves. True! (Mark 10:27).

Therefore, the Bible counsels us thus:

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. (Psalm 118:8).

It is surprising to me that after many years of being a Christian:

1. Many genuine Children of God in Christ in this World still put their CONFIDENCE in MAN GENERALLY rather than in God absolutely. So unfortunate!

2. Many genuine Children of God in Christ in this World still put their CONFIDENCE in GOVERNMENT and AUTHORITIES rather than in God absolutely. So unfortunate!

3. Many genuine Children of God in Christ in this World still put their CONFIDENCE in THOSE THEY THINK CAN HELP THEM rather than in God absolutely. So unfortunate!

From my personal experience and life observations, man will fail you almost at times when it matters most. Yes, they will because that is why they are classified as man and not GOD, the one and only ALL SUFFICIENT being in the whole universe. True!

So, to make ALL things POSSIBLE for you on Earth, Jesus Christ counselled us thus:

Jesus said unto him, If you CAN believe, ALL things are possible to him that BELIEVES. (Mark 9:23).

Now, know and note, that:

1. Jesus Christ is not talking of those who will BELIEVE the word of man above and against the WORD of God in Christ for them in their time of challenges in this World. Never!

It is for those who will make up their mind to RECEIVE and BELIEVE the Word of God in Christ for them absolutely and against all odds, let it RENEW their mind daily to an exent of transforming their lives and situation in this World. True! (Romans 12:1,2; Philippians 4:8,9).

2. Jesus Christ is not talking of those who will BELIEVE the word of man above and against the WAYS of God in Christ for them in this World. Never!

It is for those who will make up their mind to RECEIVE and BELIEVE the Ways of God in Christ for them absolutely and against all odds, let it GUIDE their daily speaking and affairs in this World. True! (Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 19:7-14; Psalm 119).

3. Jesus Christ is not talking of those who will BELIEVE the word of man above and against the WILL of God in Christ for them in this World. Never!

It is for those who will make up their mind to RECEIVE and BELIEVE the Will of God in Christ for them absolutely and against all odds, let it INFLUENCE their daily choice making and decisions taking in this World. True! (John 4:34; Romans 12:1,2).

Are you one of them?

Think about it, repent and do something about it now, if you are not one yet, because:

1. That is the only way out for you to receive from God and get your challenges addressed in Christ in this World. True!

2. That is the only way out for you to become all that God the Father have destined you to be in Jesus in this World. True:

3. That is the only way out for you to achieve all that God the Father have designed and designated you to achieve for Him in Christ in this World. True!

Know and note that God the Father will never share His GLORY with any man at any time and for any reason. Therefore, until He sees your absolute CONFIDENCE in Him in terms of you wholeheartedly BELIEVING in His WORD concerning your challenge, He will stay back watching you. True!

Don't DELAY and DENY yourself God's timely INTERVENTION in your situation. Put your TRUST in Him wholeheartedly and absolutely and let Him use man for you. Yes, use man for you, who He alone created and can do anything with them. True! (Psalm 24; Proverbs 21:1-3; Luke 2:52).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

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. (Psalm 118:8).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: SPOTTING OUT YOUR SOFT (SIN) SPOTS AND MAKE THEM SPOTLESS BEFORE GOD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Spotting OUT your SOFT spots (vis-à-vis SIN spots) and making them SPOTLESS before God, before is too late for you on Earth.

One of the sad approach to Christianity practice of this generation is that many do not sincerely and completely follow the "DOS" and "DON'TS"of God's Word in Christ as found in the Bible presented to us by those who have gone before us. Really sad and bad in the sight and side of God. True!

The Bible reveals to us thus:

But be you DOERS of the WORD, and not hearers only, DECEIVING your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the Word, and NOT a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. But whoso LOOKS into the perfect law of liberty, and CONTINUES therein, he being NOT a forgetful hearer, BUT a doer of the work, this man shall be BLESSED in his deed. (James 1:22-25).

However, the Bible counsels us thus:

PROVE all things; HOLD fast that which is good. ABSTAIN from all appearance of EVIL. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your WHOLE spirit and soul and body be preserved BLAMELESS unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:21-23).

From the above scriptural reference, we can see clearly that God wants each of us spirit, soul and body BLAMELESS or SPOTLESS till the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but many do not take this counsel to heart seriously. True! (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

The above counsel should get a serious minded believer in Christ to promptly CHECK daily based on the Word of God, any area of his or her life in these three dimensions (spirit, soul and body) that draws him or her to any form of SIN in this World and CORRECT it line up with Word of God. True!

Now, the World calls such sin areas of your life, SOFT spots, but the Bible reveals that they are spots in your life, where SIN easily BESET or ENTICE you. Therefore, I calls them SIN spots instead. (Hebrews 12:1; James 1:14).

So, SIN spots are area of your life:

1. Where you are MENTALLY and MORALLY weak and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit to overcome in Christ in this World. True! (Romans 8:1-14).

2. Where you LUST easily and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True!  (1 John 2:15-17; James 4:1-4).

3. Where you LACK contentment and godliness and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True! . (1 Timothy 6:6-12).

4. Where you are PRIDEFUL or BOASTFULand you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True! (1 John 2:15-17).

5. Where you are easily ENTICED and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True! (James 1:12-15).

6. Where you COMPROMISE and FALL easily and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True! .

7. Where you have COMPASSION, but lack MODERATION and you need God's help by His Holy Spirit's empowerment to overcome in Christ in this World. True!  (Philippians 4:5; Jude 1:22).

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 doth 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. (Hebrews 12:1,2; James 1:12-15).

We must always keep in mind that in the sight and side if God, these are the only three things that drives the World and we in Christ must be FREE from them to stay SPOTLESS before God in Christ in this World. These are according to 1 John 2:15-17:

1. Lust of the EYES.

Letting your eyes lead you, instead of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you in this World is a sin before God. True! (Romans 8:14).

2. Lust of FLESH.

Letting your FLESH to lead you, instead of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you in this World is a sin before God. True! (Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 8:14).

3. Pride of LIFE.

Letting your PRIDE to lead you, instead of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you in this World is a sin before God. True! (James 4:1-10; Romans 8:14).

Don't say, it is not possible to think, speak and live SPOTLESS or BLAMELESS in Christ in this World. Don't say so!

In the Old Testament (Covenant), Zacharias and Elizabeth was. The Bible reveals to us thus:

And they were both RIGHTEOUS before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord BLAMELESS. (Luke 1:6).

Therefore, if it is not possible in the New Testament (Covenant) in Christ as many claim, through which we are empowered than the Old Testament (Covenant) believers, Apostle Peter would not have counselled us thus:

As obedient children, NOT fashioning yourselves according to the former LUSTS in your ignorance: But as He which has called you is HOLY, so be YOU holy in ALL manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be you HOLY; for I am holy. And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: (1 Peter 1:14-17; 2 Peter 3:14)

Think about it and do something about your SIN spots now and make them SPOTLESS before God, before it is too late for you on Earth. True! (Ephesians 5:15-18).

The Bible assures us thus:

This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and IN Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk IN darkness, we lie, and do NOT the truth: But if we walk IN the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son CLEANSES us from ALL sin. If we say that we have NO sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is NOT in us. If we CONFESS our sins, He is faithful and just to FORGIVE us our sins, and to CLEANSE us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have NOT sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us. (John 1:5-10).

Why? Because:

Nevertheless we, according to His promise, LOOK for NEW Heavens and a NEW Earth, wherein dwells RIGHTEOUSNESS. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you LOOK for such things, be diligent that YOU may be found of Him in peace, WITHOUT spot, and blameless. (2 Peter 3:13,14; 1 John 2:15-17; Revelation 21-22).

Don't be deceived!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

Do ALL things without murmurings and disputings:  That you may be BLAMELESS and HARMLESS, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom YOU shine as lights in the World; Holding forth the WORD of LIFE; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have NOT run in vain, neither laboured in vain. (Philippians 2:14-16; Colossians 3:16,17; Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Peter 2:9,10).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: IT IS TIME TO MOVE FROM ACHIEVING BAD SUCCESS TO GOOD SUCCESS IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!
           (A must read special edition)

Today's Focus: It is time to move from achieving bad SUCCESS to good SUCCESS in Christ in this World!

Many genuine Christians do not know or take into account that before God, there is:

1. Bad SUCCESS.

Success that is NOT a product of thinking, speaking and living (carrying) out by a WORD of GOD received from a place of personal devotion with Him par time as they journey in Christ from Earth to Heaven. True!

2. Good SUCCESS.

Success that is a product of thinking, speaking and living (carrying) out by a WORD of GOD received from a place of personal devotion with Him par time as they journey in Christ from Earth to Heaven. True!

The Bible reveals to us that everything created in the World are products of God's WORD, including Jesus Christ and us. True! (Hebrews 11:3; John 1:1-14).

The truth to be told, God has NO regard for anything carried out or success achieved by His Children in Christ in this World that is outside of His WORD received from a place of personal devotion with Him. To Him, such success is a bad SUCCESS on Earth. True!

Though bad SUCCESS may seem good in the eyes of men, but, it is bad SUCCESS in the sight and side of God. This is simply because they are not products of His WORD from a place of personal devotion with Him before they were desired, planned, prepared for, pursued and achieved by the achiever of such success par time. True!

Satan is good at inspiring and motivating lots of genuine Children of God in Christ of this age to unknowingly desire, plan, prepare for, pursue and achieve SUCCESSES that seem good in the eyes of men, but bad in the eyes of God, because they fell short from being products of His Word in Christ ordained for them in this World. True!

Many genuine Christians do not know that they are saved or created by God in Christ to carry out already ordained good WORKS (vis-à-vis to achieve already ordained SUCCESSES), which God has ordained for them to walk in in Christ in this World. So sad, so bad!

The Bible reveals thus:

For by grace are you SAVED through faith; and that NOT of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are His workmanship, CREATED in Christ Jesus unto good WORKS, which God had before ORDAINED that we should WALK in them. (Ephesians 2:8-10).

You and I are saved and empowered in Christ in this World to do God's bidding, not our own bidding. True! (1 Peter 2:9,10; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15).

Jesus Christ our ultimate Role Model went about doing His Father's business or bidding on Earth, not His own. And the Bible in 1 John 4:17 reveals as HE is, so are WE in this World. True! (Luke 2:48-52; John 4:34; John 17:1-5).


However, ignorantly many genuine Christians go about doing their own BUSINESS, WORK or pursue their own SUCCESS in this World, the way the people of the World does. Instead of them first seeking the WORD of GOD for them by the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within them, to know what to desire, plan, prepare for and then pursue (that is, obediently carry out the revelations or instructions given them as their good WORK or good SUCCESS to achieve for God and humanity in Christ in this World), they go about their WORK or after SUCCESS the way the World as defined work or achieving success for themselves. So sad, so bad! (Matthew 6:24-34; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16).

Jesus Christ our ultimate Role Model for living victoriously and successfully God-wise on Earth said thus:

In the mean while His disciples prayed Him, saying, Master, eat. But He said unto them, I have meat to eat that you know not of. Therefore said the disciples one to another, had any man brought Him ought to eat? Jesus said unto them, My meat is to DO the WILL of Him that SENT me, and to FINISH his work. (John 4:31-34; John 17:1-5).

If I may ask you, who sent you to do what you have done, achieved and men have praised and given you awards or you currently pursuing as SUCCESS chase? Who?

The Bible counsels us on good SUCCESS in the sight and sides of God thus:

This book of the law shall NOT depart out of your MOUTH; but you shalt MEDITATE therein day and night, that you mayest OBSERVE to do according to ALL that is written therein: for then you shall MAKE thy way prosperous, and then you shall have good SUCCESS. (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3).

Now, know and note that the Holy Spirit is given to you and I to inspire in us to know what we are to desire, plan, prepare for, pursue and achieve good SUCCESSES in Christ  before the sight and side of God in this World. He is to reveal specific and unique things (priorities, projects, programmes, etc) we are to desire, plan, prepared for, pursue and achieve as good SUCCESSES for God in Christ in this World. True! (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; John 16:13-16).

The Bible counsels us thus:

But the ANOINTING (Holy Spirit) 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 had TAUGHT you, you shall ABIDE in Him. (1 John 2:27).

Only those who are following the TUTORSHIP and LEADERSHIP of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is in them are truly the sons and daughters of God in Christ in this World. They are the ones truly living and enjoying God's GRACE (the supports and supplies of the Spirit of God). True! (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18; Philippians 1:19).

Jesus Christ we claim to be our ultimate Role and Model said clearly and boldly how He got His WORK idea and done thus:

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. I can of mine OWN self do nothing: as I HEAR, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek NOT mine own will, but the WILL of the Father which has SENT me. I receive NOT honour from men. But I know you, that you have NOT the love of God in you. I am come in my Father's name, and you receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. HOW can you believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek NOT the honour that comes from God only? (John 5:18-20, 30, 41-44).

In achieving good SUCCESS in Christ in this World before the sight and side of God and not bad SUCCESS, Apostle Paul revealed to us 1 Corinthians 3:6-15 thus:

1. That each of us has and is to carry out a specific and unique good WORK (vis-à-vis achieve a specific and unique SUCCESS) in Christ in this World. True!

2. That each of us is co-labourer with God in Christ in this World. True!

3. That each of us will be REWARDED according to our individual WORK (vis-à-vis SUCCESS) in Christ Jesus in this World. True!

4. That each of us WORK (vis-à-vis SUCCESS) will be tried by fire to see if they are bad WORKS or good SUCCESSES in the sight and side of God. That only good WORK (vis-à-vis good SUCCESS) will be rewarded by God. True!

5. That each of us is to build our WORK (vis-à-vis SUCCESS) only in this World., on the one and only divinely ordained sure and safe foundation, Jesus Christ. True!

That is why the Bible counsels 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; Matthew 7:24-27).

Jesus Christ said to His earthly parents, do you not know I should be going about my Father's BUSINESS on Earth. (Luke 2:47).

If I may ask, whose business are you going about each day to do?

Yours? other people's? or your heavenly Father's own for you?

Think about it and do something about it now, because the time is short and judgment and reward are sure coming soon than expected. True! (Revelation 22:12; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15; 2 Timothy 4:5-8).

Apostle Paul sent an urgent message to Archippus, to take up His good WORK in Christ and finish it (vis-à-vis to achieve his good SUCCESS in Christ in this World) thus as I am SENT today to YOU:

And say to Archippus, TAKE HEED to the ministry which YOU have RECIEVED in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. (Colossians 4:17; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15; Philippians 3:13,14; 2 Timothy 4:5-8; John 4:34; John 17:1-5).

This is because apart from the fact that carrying out our individual and collectiveness good WORKS will please our heavenly Father:

1. It is by it, we will RECEIVE both earthbound and heavenbound REWARDS by it. (Luke 18:18-30).

2. It is by it, we can truly and really SHINE as divine lights before men on Earth and not by any other kind of works or any other kind of successes. Yes, it is only through them, the people of the World can truly SEE us in amazing  manifestation in Christ on Earth and GLORIFY our Father in Heaven. True!

Jesus Christ confirmed this when said thus:

You are the LIGHT of the world. A city that is SET on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. LET your light so SHINE before men, that they may SEE your good works, and GLORIFY your Father which is in Heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16; John 9:4,5).

Jesus Christ finally said thus:

And, behold, I COME quickly; and my REWARD is with me, to give EVERY man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. (Revelation 22:12; 1 Corithians 3:6-15).

Don't be deceived!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

This book of the law shall NOT depart out of your MOUTH; but you shalt MEDITATE therein day and night, that you mayest OBSERVE to do according to ALL that is written therein: for then you shall MAKE thy way prosperous, and then you shall have good SUCCESS. (Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 19:21).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT NOTHING MOVES IN CHRIST UNTIL THE SPIRIT OF GOD MOVES!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: You need to know that nothing MOVES in Christ until the SPIRIT of God MOVES!

In God's scheme of things, nothing MOVES until His SPIRIT moves. This is an obvious truth that is yet to convincingly and consciously be established in the hearts of so many genuine CHRISTIANS (Christ's followers) in this World, who are daily impatient and hasty to succeed in life. True!

The Bible reveals to us that he or she that is HASTY, do not BELIEVE. That we should not be slotful, but followers of them who through FAITH and PATIENCE inherit the PROMISES of God. (Isaiah 28:16; Hebrews 6:12).

Do you know that GOD Himself did nothing in the beginning until His SPIRIT moved first. The Bible reveals thus:

In the beginning GOD created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was WITHOUT FORM, and VOID; and DARKNESS was upon the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of GOD moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be LIGHT: and there was LIGHT. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. (Genesis 1:1-5; Isaiah 60).

Don't be deceived friend, with reference to the scripture above:

1. Know and note today that until the SPIRIT of GOD moves on your behalf the "WITHOUT FORM" of your life cannot be truly addressed on Earth, for your life to divinely take shape in Christ purposefully in this World. True!

2. Know and note today that until the SPIRIT of GOD moves on your behalf the "VOID" of your life cannot be truly filled up on Earth, for your life to divinely stay calm in Christ peacefully in this World. True!

3. Know and note today that until the SPIRIT of GOD moves on your behalf the "DARKNESS" of your life cannot truly vanish up on Earth, for your life to divinely lighten up in Christ powerfully  in this World. True!

The things of God to be done on Earth cannot be done by man and man alone, but by the SPIRIT of GOD moving on behalf of man and moving man. True!

The Bible reveals thus:

Then He answered and spake unto me, saying, this is the Word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, NOT by might, NOR by power, BUT by my SPIRIT, said the LORD of hosts. Who art you, O great mountain before Zerubbabel? You shall become a plain: and He shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, GRACE, grace unto it. Moreover the Word of the LORD came unto me, saying, The hands of Zerubbabel have LAID the foundation of this house; his hands shall also FINISH it; and you shall know that the LORD of hosts had sent me unto you. For who has despised the day of small things? For they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the EYES of the LORD, which run TO and FRO through the whole Earth. (Zechariah 4:6-10; Philippians 2:12,13; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 4:14-16).

That is why Jesus Christ counselled us to PRAY and seek FIRST the KINGDOM of God (the move of the Presence and Power of the SPIRIT of God) and His Righteousness and all those things (we need) will be added unto us. (Matthew 6:9,10, 33; Isaiah 60).

Therefore,

1. Don't move BEFORE the Spirit of God for any reason and in any season of your life in Christ in this World. Don't!

2. Don't move BEHIND the Spirit of God for any reason and in any season of your life in Christ in this World. Don't!

3. Don't move AHEAD of the Spirit of God for any reason and in any season of your life in Christ in this World. Don't!

To get divine results based on the Word of God:

1. You have to learn to WAIT for the Spirit of God to move par time par your situation.

2. You have to learn to move WITH the Spirit of God par time par your expectation.

3. You have to learn to move BY the Spirit of God to par time par your Challenges.

Unfortunately, only those genuine Christians who have grown into spiritual maturity become SONS and DAUGHTERS of God in Christ indeed in this World. That is:

1. Who have sacrificially SEPARATED them from the World, can be spiritually SENSITIVE enough to discern His (the Holy Spirit's) stops and moves par time. True! (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

2. Who have sacrificially RENEWED their minds with the Word of God from the traditions, principles, ways and manners of World, can be spiritually SENSITIVE enough to discern His (the Holy Spirit's) stops and moves par time. True! (Romans 12:1,2; Colossians 2:8-10).

3. Who have sacrificially saI'd NO to the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life that drives the World, can be spiritually SENSITIVE enough to discern His (the Holy Spirit's) stops and moves par time. (1 John 2:15-17).

And so forth.

That is why the Bible reveals that for as MANY  as are LED by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14).

In others words,

1. They are the spiritually MATURED ones that are really and truly living by FAITH (vis-à-vis by divine GRACE) in Christ in this World. True! (Hebrews 10:35-39; Romans 4:16).

2. They are the spiritually SENSITIVE ones that are really and truly understanding what God has prepared for them that love Him in Christ in this World. True! (2 Corinthians 2:9-16).

3. They are the spiritually ELEVATED ones that are really and truly enjoying divine GRACE (the empowerments and supplies of the Holy Spirit) par time in Christ in this World. True! (Galatians 5:18; Philippians 1:19).

If I may ask you,

1. When last can you say you truly HEARD from God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (1 Timothy 4:1-5).

2. When last can you say you truly LEARNT from God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (1 John 2:27).

3. When last can you say you are truly LED by God through His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (Romans 8:14).

4. When last can you say you truly PRAYED with God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (Romans 8:26-28).

5. When last can you say you truly OVERCAME sin for God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (Romans 8:9-13).

6. When last can you say you are truly GUIDED to truth of God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you? (John16:13-15).

7. When last can you say you are truly COMFORTED by God by His Holy Spirit of Christ that is in you?

And so on.

The HOLY SPIRIT of Christ within you in this World is your one and only divine ADVANTAGE and ADVANCEMENT in Christ in this World. Therefore,

1. Genuinely desire to cooperate with Him in Christ in this World, no matter what.

2. Sincerely learn to hear Him in Christ in this World, no matter what.

3. Humbly learn to obey Him in Christ in this World, no matter what.

You could shortchange yourself so much doing otherwise. Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:7 called Him a "TREASURE in our earthen vessels (bodies)".

Can you say the same thing being a Child of God in Christ in this World all this while?

Think about it and do something about it.

Today's Focus from Scripture:

But you are NOT in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the SPIRIT of GOD dwell in you. Now if any man have NOT the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell IN you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken YOUR mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwells in you. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:9,11,14).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: GOD DOES NOT NECESSARILY HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN YOUR LIVING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD, BUT YOU!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: GOD does not necessarily have the FINAL say in your living in Christ in this World, but YOU!

I was shocked when the Holy Spirit brought to my attention and surprised me like you just did reading today's focus above, which says GOD does not necessarily have the FINAL say in your living in Christ  in this World, but YOU. However, that is the TRUTH and nothing, but the TRUTH.

JESUS CHRIST said it boldly thus:

When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that you art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He said unto them, but whom say you that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, you art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto you, that you art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall NOT prevail against it. And I will GIVE unto you the KEYS of the kingdom of heaven:

1. And WHATSOEVER you shall BIND on EARTH shall be BOUND in HEAVEN:

2. And WHATSOEVER you shall LOOSE on EARTH shall be LOOSED in HEAVEN. (Matthew 16:13-19).

Can you go over the last two lines of the above scriptural reference again and again?

What do you think Jesus Christ was saying or revealing to you and I?

Jesus Christ is saying after giving us the KEYS (knowledge, understanding and wisdom) of the KINGDOM of HEAVEN (which talks of the knowledge, understanding and wisdom of the SPIRIT of GOD that will be indwelling us and working through us), God has already EQUIPPED and EMPOWERED us to have the FINAL say on any situation we find ourselves par time in Him (Christ) in this World. True!

Therefore:

1. Jesus Christ is saying that whatsoever, you and I allow in our lives specifically or generally on Earth, will be allowed in Heaven as well and whatsoever, you and I disallow as well on Earth, will be disallowed in Heaven as well.

2. Jesus Christ is saying that whatsoever, you and I permits in our lives individually or collectively on Earth, will be permitted in Heaven as well and whatsoever, you and I forbid as well on Earth, will be forbidden in Heaven as well.

Halleluyah! This is very encouraging and empowering, you know.

Now note, Jesus Christ did not say some things, but WHATSOEVER (that is, anything and everything) is said out from our mouth on Earth (by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God that is within us) in support or against anything, will be supported or be against in Heaven for us as well. True!

It is interesting to know and note that Heaven respond to our being in CONTROL as divine priests and be in CHARGE as divine kings of God in Christ on Earth.  (Revelation 5:8-10).

That is why 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).

What does this tells you and I?

Simple friend,

1. We cannot be a KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT Christians in Christ in this World, but VOCAL Christians until the WILL of our heavenly Father is done for us and others in Christ on Earth. True!

2. We cannot be PASSIVE Christians in Christ in this World, but ACTIVE Christians until the WILL of our heavenly Father is done for us and others in Christ on Eart. True!

3. We cannot be REACTIVE Christians in Christ in this World, but PROACTIVE Christians until the WILL of our heavenly Father is done for us and others in Christ on Eart. True! (Matthew 5:13-16; John 9:4,5).

Jesus Christ assuredly promised us thus:

SETTLE it therefore in your hearts, NOT to meditate before what you shall answer: For I will GIVE you a MOUTH and WISDOM, which ALL your adversaries shall NOT be able to gainsay nor resist. (Luke 21:14,15).

Read the same words of Jesus Christ above written by another Bible author thus:

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. (Matthew 10:19,20).

Apostle Paul confirmed this as his SECRET to doing exploits on Earth when he said 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; Romans 10:8-10).

The challenge today is that many genuine Christians have not thoughtfully and carefully learn how to:

1. THINK par time by the ENLIGHTENMENT and TUTORSHIP of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within them. So sad! (Ephesians 1:15-23; 1 John 2:27 Philippians 4:8,9).

2. SPEAK par time by the INSPIRATION and PROMPTING of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within them. So sad! (Job 32:8; Matthew 10:19,20).

3. LIVE par time by the LEADERSHIP and SUPPLY of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within them. So sad! (Romans 8:9-14; Galatians 5:18; Philippians 1:19; Philippians 4:13,19).

This must not be so with you from now. Why?

Because you will be thinking, speaking and living DISADVANTAGEOUSLY on Earth, spiritually and physically DENYING (shortchanging) yourself and others the benefits of DIVINE interventions on Earth. True!

Again, this is because God in Christ through His Holy Spirit within each of us:

1. Has given us the WORD of RECONCILIATION to revive, reconcile and restore any thing, situation and person, thinking, speaking and living contrary to the WORD, WAYS and WILL of GOD in Christ back to divine order and expectation from them. True!

2. Has given us as His divine ambassadors, the MINISTRY of RECONCILIATION to revive, reconcile and restore any thing, situation and person, thinking, speaking and living contrary to the WORD, WAYS and WILL of GOD in Christ back to divine order and expectation from them. True! (1 Corinthians 5:27-21).

That is why Bible reveals thus:

But what saith it? The WORD is near you, even in your MOUTH, and in your HEART: that is, the WORD of FAITH, which we preach; that if you shall CONFESS with your MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shall BELIEVE in your HEART that God has raised Him from the dead, you shalt be saved. For with the HEART man believes unto righteousness; and with the MOUTH confession is made unto SALVATION. (Romans 10:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Mark 11:22-24).

But, many genuine Christians and leaders have reduce the above scriptural reference to during when unbelievers are giving their lives to Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. That is not completely true, because the principle of BELIEVING with your HEART and CONFESSING with MOUTH is generally applicable in bringing any form of "SALVATION" in Christ to pass on Earth. True!

That is, be it:

1. SALVATION in Christ in terms of forgiveness of sin as related to sinners' repentance. (John 3:16-21).

2. SALVATION in Christ in terms of deliverance as related to bondages or dangers. (Romans 8:31-39).

3. SALVATION in Christ in terms of healing as related to sicknesses. (1 Peter 2:24).t

4. SALVATION in Christ in terms of provisions as related to lack. (Philippians 4:19).

5. SALVATION in Christ in terms of power as related to powerlessness. (John 1:12).

6. SALVATION in Christ in terms of standing no matter what as related to life challenges. (Matthew 7:24-27).

7. And so on and so forth.
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We have to first undoubtfully BELIEVE with our HEARTS, God's promises in Christ to us and then, persistently CONFESS with our MOUTH the same until they become realities in our lives on Earth as it is in Heaven for us. True. (Matthew 6:9,10).

Think about it and do something about it now, because you are NOW in charge by God's authoritative PERMISSION to decide your fate on Earth as it is in Heaven for you in Christ, which will see you selflessly and sacrificially thinking, speaking and living differently from the people of the World to thinking, speaking and living according to the written Word of God in the Bible and spoken Word of God by the Holy Spirit to you par time.True! (Romans 12:1,2; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18; Ephesians 2:3-7).

That is why Apostle Paul counselled you and I 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 2:12,13).

However, make you sure you first and foremost, find out from the HOLY SPIRIT, God's WILL for your situation par time before taken up in your HEART and MOUTH to bring it to pass by desiring, praying, believing, confessing and obeying instructions on Earth. True! (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Romans 12:1,2; Matthew 6:9,10,33; 1 John 5:14,15; Mark 11:23,24).

Apostle Paul counselled 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).

Furthermore, this is very important to know and note because of its spiritual importance and power to shape your LIFE on Earth and that is, don't forget to GUIDE your HEART and MOUTH (vis-à-vis your life and affairs) alright with the WORD of God and guidance of the SPIRIT of GOD that is within you. (Proverbs 4:20-27; Philippians 4:8,9; James 3; Proverbs 23:3,7; Psalm 19:7-14).

Jesus Christ Himself when on Earth physically operated so. That is, BELIEVING what He saw the Father doing in Heaven and requesting Him to do par time on Earth. Likewise, CONFESSING or SAYING what He heard the Father saying in Heaven and expecting Him to say par time on Earth. And the Bible says to us that as He us, so are we in this World. True! (John 5:30-44; John 4:34; 1 John 4:17).

Jesus Christ revealed thus:

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have FAITH in God. For verily I SAY unto you, that WHOSOEVER shall say unto this mountain, be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; and shall NOT doubt in his heart, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he say. Therefore I say unto you, what things soever YOU desire, when YOU pray, believe that YOU receive them, and YOU shall have them. (Mark 11:22-24; 1 John 5:4,5).

Yes, Jesus Christ knew what He is saying, because as we gradually GROW in grace and faith into SPIRITUAL MATURITY as Children and Representatives of God by His Holy Spirit in us in Christ in this World, evident by our ability to HEAR and OBEY the Holy Spirit that is within us par time, we are able to exercise our divine wisdom, authority and power on Earth over Satan (vis-à-vis demons and demonized personalities) and situations to the benefit and amazement of the World and to the glory of our Father in Heaven. True! (Hebrews 5:12-14; Matthew 5:13-16).

Ponder!

We have being CHOSEN and CALLED out of the World (darkness) into the Kingdom of God (Light) to SHOW forth His PRAISE (glory). That is, to express His WISDOM and exercise His authority and POWER to reconcile men back to Him and to execute JUSTICE for the weaked, needy, poor and oppressed and to execute righteous JUDGMENT against all forms of wickedness and oppressions in wherever we find ourselves on the Earth. True! (Psalm 82; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Revelation 5:8-10; Romans 8:28-30).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

And I will GIVE unto you the KEYS of the kingdom of heaven: And WHATSOEVER you shall BIND on EARTH shall be BOUND in HEAVEN: And WHATSOEVER you shall LOOSE on EARTH shall be LOOSED in HEAVEN. (Matthew 16:19; Job 21:25-30 Matthew 12:34-37; Ezekiel 37:1-14).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: WITCHES ARE TO BE FORCEFULLY OVERCOME, NOT NECESSARILY TO BE FORGIVENESS!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: WITCHES are to be FORCEFULLY OVERCOME, not necessarily to be FORGIVEN!

Let get a QUICK understanding here:

When we relate with FLESH and BLOOD (humans that are not possessed with either the Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits) and gets OFFENDED, we are required to FORGIVE our offenders by using non aggressive approaches and kind words to woo and reconcile with them to please our heavenly Father. True!

The Bible counsels us thus:

And when ye stand praying, FORGIVE, if you have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may FORGIVE you your trespasses. But if you do NOT forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Mark 11:25,26).

However, Apostle Paul revealed that we WRESTLE not against FLESH and BLOOD (humans that are not possessed with either the Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits). He said thus:

Finally, my brethren, be STRONG in the Lord, and in the POWER of his might. PUT on the whole armour of God, that you may be ABLE to STAND against the wiles of the devil. For we WRESTLE not against FLESH and BLOOD (humans that are not possess with either Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits), but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (Ephesians 6:10-13).

Now pay close attention to this:

1. When you and I consciously and genuinely give our lives to Christ and the Spirit of God comes into us, the Bible reveals we are not longer just FLESH and BLOOD (humans that are not possessed with either Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits). The Bible reveals we are now divine gods, priests and kings to dominate and reign on Earth over everything that are of Satan. True! (Psalm 82:5-7; John 10:34,35; Revelation 5:8-10).

2. Likewise, when people consciously and genuinely gave their lives to Satan and he or his demonic spirits came into them, they too are not longer just FLESH and BLOOD (humans that are not possess with either Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits). They became satanic gods, priests and kings on the Earth to dominate and reign as well over everything that are of God. True! (Acts 13:6-12; Acts 8:5-25).

So, when we as divine human PRIESTS and KINGS (by virtue of the Holy Spirit of Christ in us) engages satanic human priests and kings (by virtue of unholy spirit - demonic spirits in them) in combat, or is a different ball game entirely. We are required to use FORCE (wrestle, resist, bind and cast out) to overcome them by using aggressive faith, holiness, prayers, fastings, wisdom, truth, hopefulness, watchfulness and declarations of Holy Spirit inspired Word of God, to deal with such rebellion against us in Christ. It is not a joke! It is a real warfare, sometime between life and death. I am talking by experience here. Do I have a witness? (Revelation 5:9,10; Psalm 82:5-7; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 John 4:4; John 10:34,35).

The Bible reveals to us that Devil like a ROARING lion goes about (both as a spirit, demonic spirit beings and through demonized human beings - witches) seeking whom he may DEVOUR. The Bible does not tell us the Devil is playing and laughing with us. Take note, take heed! (1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 5:11,12).

Many genuine Christians are being unknowingly DEVOURED (killed, stolen from and destroyed) today by the devil, demonic spirits and demonized humans satanic agents because they are being deceived to FORGIVE generally, when the Bible clearly stated who we are to FORGIVE and who we are to FORCEFULLY resist, wrestle, bind and cast out to overcome. (Ephesians 6:10-12; John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8).

Know and note that FLESH and BLOODS (humans that are not possessed with either the Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits) are be FORGIVEN for their offence against us, but satanic priests and kings in human clothing (WITCHES) must be FORCEFULLY overcomed (with the blood, righteousness, word, name, victory, position and the Spirit of JESUS CHRIST in and upon us) and dethroned from their thrones of influence over us and manipulation against our lives, families, churches, neighbourhoods, schools, businesses, communities, nations, etc. True!

The Bible reveals thus:

You are of God, little children, and have OVERCAME them: because GREATER is He (Christ's Spirit) that is IN you, than he (Demonic spirits) that is in the world. (1 John 4:4).

Therefore, the Bible says thus:

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the KINGDOM of HEAVEN (that is, the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit) suffers VIOLENCE (satanic aggressiveness and attack), and the VIOLENT (the anointed in Christ) takes it by FORCE. (Matthew 11:12).

If we don't use Who (and What) is in us to UNDO who (and what) is in them against us REIGNING on the Earth, we and our children will not enter our individual (or collective) REST and BEST of God for us in Christ in this World. True!

And God is not to be blamed, because He has made us more than CONQUERORS by giving us the KINGDOM of GOD (the Presence and Power of the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ) within each of us to wrestle, resist and OVERCOME them at any time and in any where they operates against us. (Luke 17:20,21; Romans 8: 31-39).

Take it or leave it, there is a clear difference between:

1. FLESH and BLOOD (human that are not possessed with either the Spirit of God, Satan or demonic spirits),

2. Divine human PRIESTS and KINGS (we who have the Holy Spirit of God within us) and

3. Satanic human priests and kings (WITCHES, who are possesused by the demonic spirits).

The last above are out each day to kill, to steal and destroy us and anything good that are given to us by God in Christ . True! (John 10:1-10).

That is why Jesus Christ said thus:

Think not that I am COME to SEND peace on earth: I came NOT to send 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 loves father 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 takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:34-38).

If we do not take charge and control over the activities in our lives, families and affairs generally, the Bible reveals the disappointment of our heavenly Father and powerful God thus:

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. I have said, YOU are gods; and ALL of you are children of the most High. But YOU shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. (Psalm 82:5-7; John 10:34,35).

That will not be your portion in Jesus name.

However, think about it and do something about it, because our TIME is short and we must redeem the time. Also, our WORLD lies in real wickedness, unknown to many. (Ephesians 5:15-18; 1 John 5:18-21).

However, except WITCHES (demon possessed and driven human beings) genuinely regrets their actions, repents, seeks FORGIVENESS (from God and us) and get deliverance in Christ, FORGIVENESS is not what they truly deserve, but FORCEFUL eviction by spiritual means. That is, forcefully overcoming their wicked and evil spiritual influences and manipulations over our general affairs in Christ is what they truly deserve, biblically speaking. True!

Nothing more, nothing less!

Now, while it looks like things are out of control, behind the scene there is a GOD who hasn't surrendered His AUTHORITY. So don't you ever surrender yours on the scene for any reason and in any season of your life in Christ in this World. Never!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

For though we WALK in the FLESH, we do NOT war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but MIGHTY through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every HIGH thing that EXALTS itself against the knowledge of God, and BRINGING into CAPTIVITY every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to REVENGE all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 6:10-18).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: YOU ARE NOT CHOSEN FROM THE WORLD TO BE LIKE OTHER CHRISTIANS, BUT TO BE LIKE CHRIST!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: YOU are not CALLED or CHOSEN from the World to be like other CHRISTIANS, but to be like CHRIST.

Many genuine Christians do not know that:

1. There is a big difference between THINKING like CHRISTIANS and THINKING like CHRIST. True!

2. There is a big difference between SPEAKING like CHRISTIANS and SPEAKING like CHRIST. True!

3. There is a big difference between LIVING like CHRISTIANS and LIVING like CHRIST. True!

Yes, there is a big difference, because:

1. CHRISTIANS can be wrong in their PRIORITIES making, but CHRIST can never be wrong in His PRIORITIES making.

In such instant, God expects you not to copy or follow such wrong PRIORITIES of those CHRISTIANS, but copy and follow CHRIST'S PRIORITIES instead as either written in the Bible or directed you by the Holy Spirit. True!

2. CHRISTIANS can be wrong in their CHOICE making, but CHRIST can never be wrong in His CHOICE making.

In such instant, God expects you not to copy or follow such wrong CHOICES of such CHRISTIANS, but copy and follow CHRIST'S CHOICES instead as either written in the Bible or given you by the Holy Spirit. True!

3. CHRISTIANS you know can be wrong in their DECISIONS taking, but CHRIST can never be wrong in His DECISIONS taking.

In such instant, God expects you not to copy or follow such wrong DECISIONS of such CHRISTIANS, but copy and follow CHRIST'S DECISIONS instead as either written in the Bible or directed you by the Holy Spirit. True!

While it is true that the Bible counsels us to FOLLOW those who have gone before us or who are ahead of us as regard the things of God, the Bible likewise counsel us to LOOK unto JESUS CHRIST, who is the Author and Finisher of our FAITH. No one else is. True! (Hebrews 12:1-4).

That Apostle Paul counselled thus:

Be you FOLLOWERS of me, EVEN as I also am of CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 11:1).

Apostle Paul understood that JESUS CHRIST is the ultimate ROLE MODEL in the Christian faith practice that every genuine born again person must COPY and FOLLOW on Earth. No Other! True!

Today, we have found this not to be so in many denominational settings. Many Church and spiritual leaders see themselves and act as the ultimate role model to their members or mentees (spiritual sons and daughters in the Lord). Therefore, we have all manner of doctrines and Christianity practices everywhere today that are not consistent with the BIBLE. That is, Christian doctrines and practices that are very far from the ones set by CHRIST and by His Apostles, His first CHURCH. So sad!

As a rule, copying and following a mature CHRISTIAN should STOP where they DIVERT from laid down biblical doctrines and practices. This must be admonished generally and in every worship service in Churches. True!

The Bible reveals to us that God's aim for us is thus:

For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be CONFORMED to the IMAGE of His SON, that He might be the firstborn among MANY brethren. Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also CALLED: and whom He called, them He also JUSTIFIED: and whom He justified, them he also GLORIFIED. (Romans 8:29,30; Romans 12:1,2).

Therefore, the Bible counsels you and I 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. (Hebrews 12:1,2)

This is because, it is written 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 had 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. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12; Romans 8:28-34).

The HOLY SPIRIT of CHRIST that is in you is the one and only person that truly knows the mind of GOD in CHRIST concerning you in this World. Therefore, you must learn how to allow Him alone TEACH and LEAD you on how to copy, conform and follow any CHRISTIANS and CHRIST ultimately, in this World.

That is why Apostle John counselled us thus:

But the ANOINTING (Holy Spirit) 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; John 16'13-16)

Therefore, the Bible reveals 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).

Think about it and do something about it now, where necessary:

1. Because to the extent you rightly COPY Christ's IMAGE in this World, is to the extent, God the Father will JUSTIFY and GLORIFY you with Him on Earth. True!

2. Because to the extent you perfectly CONFORM to Christ's IMAGE in this World, is to the extent, God the Father will JUSTIFY and GLORIFY you with Him on Earth. True!

3. Because to the extent you wisely FOLLOW Christ's IMAGE in this World, is to the extent, God the Father will JUSTIFY and GLORIFY you with Him on Earth. True! (Romans 8:14-19).

This saying is truth to be told today, because sadly to say, many genuine CHRISTIANS have missed or are missing their way out of Christ and divine destines in Christ in this World, following other CHRISTIANS wrongly, instead of following CHRIST ultimately . So sad!

Let it not be you. Take note, take heed. SEARCH the scripture for yourself daily to CONFIRM true Christianity doctrines and practices before accepting and practicing them as well. This was the attitude of the new Christians (believers) in Thessalonica and Apostle Paul called their action NOBLE. (Acts 17:10-12; 2 Timothy 3:16,17).

We are in the days, every genuine Christian, must be seen to be NOBLE by his or her willingness and commitment to personally searching out and confirming of biblical truths for themselves. Yes, for themselves!

This is because, you will SHORTCHANGE yourself in CHRIST in this World, if you FOLLOW other CHRISTIANS foolishly (and blindly) and not wisely (and smartly) according to the whole counsel of WORD of GOD in the BIBLE. True!

Holy Spirit through Apostle Paul had counselled thus:

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall DEPART from the faith, GIVING heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; SPEAKING lies in hypocrisy; HAVING their conscience seared with a hot iron. (1 Timothy 4:1,2).

Don't be their spiritual victim!

Remember, Jesus Christ had revealed in time past that it is only TRUTH and nothing but the TRUTH that you and I personally KNOW can make us FREE in Him in this World. True! (John 8:31,32,36; 1 Corinthians 3:18-23).

Therefore, know and note the scriptural counsels for FOLLOWING other CHRISTIANS thus:

1. Beloved, believe NOT every spirit, but TRY the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1).

2. Prove ALL things; HOLD fast that which is GOOD. (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

3. Abstain from ALL appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole SPIRIT and SOUL and BODLY be preserved BLAMELESS unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:22,23; Mark 12:28-30).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If ANY man will COME after me, LET him deny Himself, and TAKE up his cross, and FOLLOW me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall GAIN the whole world, and LOSE his own soul? Or what shall a man GIVE in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with his angels; and then He shall REWARD every man according to his works. (Matthew 16:24-27; 1 Timothy 6:6-12).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: THE BLESSING (S) OF ABRAHAM IS RECEIVED BY OBEDIENCE IN FAITH, NOT BY PRAYING IN FAITH!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: The BLESSING (S) of Abraham is received by OBEDIENCE in Faith, not by PRAYING in Faith!

The Bible reveals in Romans 4:16-25 that anyone who receives the GRACE of God in Christ by FAITH automatically becomes the Child of Abraham, the father of Faith, in the sight and side of God. True!

Also, the Bible in Galatians 3:13,14 reveals to us that Jesus Christ took over and away our CURSE to enable us partake in the BLESSING (S) of Abraham, who is the father of Faith. Also true!

However, it will shock you that Abraham did not receive the BLESSING of his faith in God by PRAYING in Faith, but by been OBEDIENT in Faith to the commandment of God specifically to him. True!

Therefore,

1. Never be deceived, that you will receive the BLESSING (S) of Abraham by PRAYING in Faith, while you are DISOBEDIENT to the Word of God generally or that which is specifically given to you by the Holy Spirit. Never!

2. Never think that you will receive the BLESSING (S) of Abraham by PRAYING in Faith, while you are DISOBEDIENT to the Word of God generally or that are specifically given to you by the Holy Spirit. Never!

That is why I am sent today to timely inform you that you will not receive the BLESSING (S) of Abraham by PRAYING in Faith, but by being OBEDIENT in Faith to the instructions written in the Bible or given to you specifically by the Holy Spirit par time par your situation. True! (Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 22:1-19; Romans 4).

This means that it is your level of OBEDIENCE in Faith to the Word of God par time that you will be specifically given by the Holy Spirit that will greatly determine the level of BLESSING (S) of Abraham you will enjoy in Christ par time in this World. True! (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18).

Don't be deceived, in the sight and side of God, REBELLION (disobedience) is as the SIN of WITCHCRAFT, and STUBBORNESS (hardheartedness) is as INIQUITY and IDOLATRY. True!

God through the mouth of Prophet Samuel revealed that and told King Saul that because you had REJECTED the WORD of the LORD, He had also rejected you from being king. (1 Samuel 15:23).

That will not be your portion in Jesus name. Amen! But, you must know that REJECTING God's Word to you specifically will attract Him REJECTING you receiving His approval and BLESSING (S) as well. Take note, take heed! (Hosea 4:6).

It is obvious from the above scriptural reference (1 Samuel 15:23) that:

1. Being DISOBEDIENT or REBELLIOUS rejecting the WORD of God is seen by Him as the SIN of WITCHCRAFT. True!

2. Being STUBBORNLY or HARDHEARTEDLY rejecting the WORD of God is seen by Him as INIQUITY and IDOLATRY. True!

Truth to be told, so many Christians are committing the SIN of WITCHCRAFT in the sight and side of God today unknowingly to them, because they are consciously or unconsciously disobeying and stubbornly rejecting or living contrary to the WORD of God for them each day. True!

This might just be the real reason why so many of the PRAYERS of today's Christians are not ANSWERED. True! (1 John 5:4,5).

Are you one of them? Because the condition for eating the "GOOD" of the land still remains thus:

If you be WILLING and OBEDIENT, you shall EAT the GOOD of the land: But if you REFUSE and REBEL, you shall be DEVOURED with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. (Isaiah 1:19,20; 1 Peter 5:7-10).

You can obviously see why many of our PRAYERS are not answered. They are not said from a WILLING and OBEDIENT hearts or according to the revealed WILL of God to us, but from self driven will that we might consume the ANSWERS upon our LUSTS. (1 John 5:14,15; Romans 12:1,2; James 4:1-10; 1 John 2:15-17).

Always remember that to OBEY what God has instructed you to THINK, SPEAK or DO is far better in His sight and side than any form of SACRIFICE (selfless giving or service) you will get involve in or get done in or out of His house (Church). True! (1 Samuel 15:22).

What has God specifically told you to selflessly  do or saying to you to sacrificially do concerning that situation of yours or for someone else?

Think about it and do something about it, where necessary and you will be better and best for it that you humbly OBEY Him at such a time. True!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

If they OBEY and SERVE Him, they shall spend their days in PROSPERITY, and their years in PLEASURES. But if they OBEY NOT, they shall PERISH by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. (Job 36:11,12; Hosea 4:6).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: WHOSE VOICE ARE YOU HEARING AND FOLLOWING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD?

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Whose VOICE are you HEARING and FOLLOWING in Christ in this World?

If you must be victorious and successful in your WALK (relationship) and WORK (responsibility) with God in Christ in this World:

1. You must know and understand that there are several VOICES contending for your attention, acceptance and followership. True!

2. You must know and understand the VOICE of the Holy Spirit among these VOICES and humbly, obediently and faithfully FOLLOW it daily. True!

That is why the Bible reveals thus:

For as many as are LED by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18).

The VOICES to watch out for and never to FOLLOW are:

1. The Voice of SELF.

That is, voice from your own human spirit that is not in oneness with the Holy Spirit.

The Bible reveals thus:

O LORD, I know that the WAY of man is NOT in himself: it is NOT in man that walks to DIRECT his steps. (Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 3:3-5; 1 Corinthians 6:17).

2. The Voice of SINNERS.

That is, voices from the human and demonic spirits of those who are not living right according to the Word of God in the Bible in this World.

The Bible counsels thus:

Blessed is the man that walks NOT in the counsel of the ungodly, NOR stands in the way of sinners, NOR sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall NOT wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper. (Psalm 1:1-3).

3. The Voice of STRANGERS.

That is, voices from the human or demonic spirits of them that disguise as saints, but are wolves in sheep clothing in the Body of Christ.

Jesus Christ said thus:

Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that enters NOT by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a THIEF and a ROBBER. But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter opens; and the sheep HEAR His VOICE: and He calls His own sheep by name, and leads them out. And when He puts forth His own sheep, He goes before them, and the sheep FOLLOW Him: for they know His VOICE. And a STRANGER will they not follow, but will flee from Him: for they know NOT the VOICE of STRANGERS. (John 10:1-5, 10; Matthew 7:13-27).

4. The Voice of SAINTS.

That is, voices from the human spirits of them who are saved in Christ, but have not yet learnt to hear and speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible reveals thus:

But there is a spirit in man: and the INSPIRATION of the Almighty GIVES them understanding. (Job 32:8; Matthew 16:21-23).

5.The Voice of SATAN.

That is, voice of the archenemy of our soul, success and satisfaction in Christ on Earth.

The Bible reveals thus:

You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode NOT in the TRUTH, because there is NO truth in him. When he speaks a LIE, he SPEAKS of his own: for he is a LIAR, and the father of it. (John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8).

And much more Voices.

Now, for you not to be a victim of the above stated dangerous and distracting VOICES in this World, you must learn to hear, obey and live by the VOICE of the Holy Spirit that is within you only and alone. This is to enable you become all God has DESIGNED you to be and to achieve all God has DESIGNATED you to do for him in Christ in this World. True!

That is why Apostle John counselled thus:

But the ANOINTING (Holy Spirit) which you have received of Him abides IN you, and you need NOT that any man teach you: but as the same ANOINTING (Holy Spirit) 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).

Amongst others, the Holy Spirit will reveal to you 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 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. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12; Romans 8:26-28; Ephesians 1:3-7).

Now know and note that:

1. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PPRINCIPLE driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (John 16:13-16).

2. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PEACE driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (James 3:17,18).

3. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PURPOSE driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (Romans 8:26-28).

4. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine POWER driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (Hebrews 4:12).

5. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PERFORMANCE driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (Jeremiah 1:12; Luke 1:45).

6. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PROSPERITY driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (2 Corinthians 8:9; 3 John 1:2).

7. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine PROGRESS driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. True! (Isaiah 30:21).

8. The VOICE of the Holy Spirit is divine POSTERITY (prophecy) driven in Christ to teach, counsel, instruct, correct, console and to direct Children of God in Christ in this World. (Revelation 19:10).

Remember, we are WARNED to try all SPIRITS vis-à-vis all VOICES, whether they of God in Christ. (1 John 4:1-4).

Therefore,

1. Don't be DECEIVED by wrong voices. Please don't!

2. Don't be DETRACTED by wrong voices. Please don't!

3. Don't be DELAYED by wrong voices. Please don't!

4. Don't be DENIED (God's promises) by wrong voices. Please don't!

5. Don't be DESTROYED by wrong voices. Please don't!

Again, always keep in mind this wise counsel thus:

Be sober, be VIGILANT; because your ADVERSARY the devil, as a roaring lion, WALKS about (both as a spirit and in human clothing), SEEKING whom he may DEVOUR. (1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 5:15-18; 1 John 5:15-21).

Let it not be YOU in Christ. Yes, not you, because HEARING and FOLLOWING daily the VOICE of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you, makes you a true believer and follower of Jesus Christ on Earth. True! Ponder!

Today's Focus from Scripture:

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 2:8-10).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: WHY YOU MUST MOVE FROM JUST BELIEVE TO CONVICTION!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

Today's Focus: Why you must MOVE from an ordinary BELIEVE to an extraordinary believe called CONVICTION!

Many genuine believers in the Lord Jesus Christ since they got born again has consciously or unconsciously stayed put in their walk and work with God at an ordinary (a low) level of BELIEVE and never saw the need to move upward and forward to an extraordinary (a high) level of believe called CONVICTION. This has unknowingly cost them delay or denial of divinely ordained breakthroughs in Christ for them that can only be gotten at such extraordinary (high) level of BELIEVE. True!

Another word found in the Bible for this kind of higher level of believe is PERSUASION. The Bible reveals that our Father of Faith, Abraham, was PERSUADED or have a CONVICTION thus:

And being NOT weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: He staggered NOT at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully PERSUADED that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. (Romans 4:19-22).

Now, truth to be told:

1. A lots of genuine Christians by the way they THINK show no CONVICTION or PERSUASION about the reality of the love of God (the Father) for them, the reality of the grace of God available through Jesus Christ to them, the reality of the empowerment of God by the Holy Spirit in them to bring His PROMISES in Christ to pass in their lives and through them for others in the World. True!

2. A lots of genuine Christians by the way they SPEAK show no CONVICTION or PERSUASION about the reality of the love of God (the Father) for them, the reality of the grace of God available through Jesus Christ to them, the reality of the empowerment of God by the Holy Spirit in them to bring His PROMISES in Christ to pass in their lives and through them for others in the World. True!

3. A lots of genuine Christians by the way they LIVE show no CONVICTION or PERSUASION about the reality of the love of God (the Father) for them, the reality of the grace of God available  through Jesus Christ to them and the reality of the empowerment of God by the Holy Spirit in them to bring His PROMISES in Christ to pass in their lives and through them for others in the World. True!

A believer at a CONVICTION or PERSUASION level in his or her walk (relationship) and work (responsibility) with God, is a lost battle to the Devil. This is because whatsoever he (the Devil) does to him or her do not move him or her in any way. True!

At this extraordinary (high) level of BELIEVE, he or she is able to RESIST the Devil STEADFASTLY in FAITH and hold on to the PROMISES of God in Christ for him or her, no matter what and how long, to defeat him (the Devil). True! (1 Peter 5:8-10).

Now, concerning them that have gone before us, the Bible reveals thus:

These all DIED in FAITH, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were PERSUADED of them, and EMBRACED them, and CONFESSED that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. (Hebrews 11:13).

And this was the kind of level of BELIEVE Apostle Paul operated with and encouraged Timothy and us today to operate by thus:

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am NOT ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am PERSUADED that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. (2 Timothy 1:12).

Therefore, He bold declared thus:

I CAN do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me...My God shall supply ALL your need according TO His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:13,19; Romans 8:26-39).

If I may ask you, have you gotten or grown to a CONVICTION (extraordinary) level of BELIEVE in your walk and work with God in Christ in this World?

Think about it and do something about it, because this is the level of BELIEVE that:

1. Births uncommon, unrelenting and not ashamed FAITH in God in Christ against all odds in this World. True! (1 Peter 5:7-10; Romans 1:16-17).

2. Births outstanding and amazing MIRACLES in Christ in this World. True!  (Hebrews 11).

3. Births exploitative works in Christ in this World. True! (Daniel  11:32).

Know and note that the TIME to take your CHRISTIANITY practice serious is now. That is, to a CONVICTION level of BELIEVE, is now. This is because those without this level of BELIEVE will not be able to withstand and stand what is already befalling humanity and soon goes into greater dimensions of tribulation. True! (1 Timothy 4:1-5; Ephesians 5:15-18).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

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 8:38).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: GOD REVEALS HIMSELF TO YOU THROUGH THE CHALLENGES YOU GO THROUGH IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

     
Today's Focus: GOD reveals Himself to YOU through the CHALLENGES you go through in Christ in this World!

Many times a lots of Christians wonder why God would allow some certain things to happen to them or other believers. They are so surprised at the things they go through or other believers go through in Christ in this World, that they want to GIVE UP on God or GIVE IN to things outside Christ. True!

But, I am sent today to inform and encourage you that GOD, our loving and caring heavenly FATHER, purposefully permits that the Holy Spirit leads us through various CHALLENGES we face in Christ in this World to REVEAL Himself personally to us as:

1. Our one and only true SAVIOUR in this World. (1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 1:1).

2. Our one and only true LORD and KING in this World. (Isaiah 9:6,7; Psalm 10:15,16).

3. Our one and only true JUDGE and JUSTIFIER in this World. (Luke 18:1-8; Romans 8:31).

4. Our one and only true PROVIDER in this World. (Philippians 4:19).

5. Our one and only true PRESERVER and Our PROTECTOR in this World. (Psalm 91).

6. Our one and only true FRIEND in this World. (John 15:14-16; Proverbs 18:24).

7. Our one and only true DELIVERER in this World. (Romans 4:24,25; Psalm 18:1-3).

8. Our one and only true GUIDANCE and LEADER in this World. (John 16:13-15; Romans 8:14).

9. Our one and only true HEALER in this World. (1 Peter 2:24; James 5:14-16).

10. Our one and only true HELPER in this World. (Hebrews 13:6; Romans 8:26,27).

11. Our one and only true PROMOTER in this World. (Psalm 75:6,7).

12. Our one and only true LIFTER in this World. (Psalm 3:3).

13. Our one and only true TEACHER in this World. (1 John 2:27).

14. Our one and only true ENLIGHTENER in this World. (Ephesians 1:15-23).

15. Our one and only true HOPE. (Colossians 1:27; Hebrews 6:12-20).

16. Our one and only true PEACE in this World. (Ephesians 2:13,14; Philippians 4:6-9).

17. Our one and only true COMFORTER in this World. (John 14:16-18).

18. Our one and only true STRENGTHENER in this World. (Philippians 4:13).

19. Our one and only true INSPIRATION in this World. (Job 32:8).

20. Our one and only true REVEALER of truths and secrets in this World. (1 Corinthians 2:9-16).

21. Our one and only true LIFE and LIGHT in this World. (John 3:15-21; John 1:1-14)

And He is much more....Halleluyah! (Ephesians 3:20).

So, the truth to be told, our CHALLENGES in Christ are purposefully meant to REVEAL to us, one or more of the above gracious dimensions of our all powerful GOD in Christ by the Holy Spirit. True! (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Therefore, be OPEN to learn, unlearn and relearn about your GOD and FATHER during your CHALLENGES in Christ in this World. Yes, be open, hopeful and positive during your CHALLENGE seasons, which are purposefully and gloriously working together for your GOOD. Yes, for your good because our GOD is GOOD and FAITHFUL! Halleluyah! (Romans 8:28-39; Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Ecclesiastes 7:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Know and note therefore, your CHALLENGES are not meant to unnecessarily delay or deny you God's PROMISES in Christ in this World, but to make you knowledgeable about your GOD in Christ and to be practically COMPLETE (perfect, established and strong) in Him in Christ in this World. True! (1 Peter 5:7-10; James 1:2-8; Colossians 2:8-10).

That is why God will not allow you to go through CHALLENGES in Christ in this World that exceeds your spiritual and physical strengths or what you cannot bear par time. He will always make sure a way of ESCAPE is available for you, as well as SETTLE you at the end, as long as you manage your challenge par time by FAITH based on His Word and leading of His Holy Spirit that is in you. True! (1 Peter 5:7-10; Hebrews 11).

The Bible reveals assuredly thus:

Wherefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. There had NO temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will NOT suffer you to be tempted ABOVE that you are able; but will with the temptation also MAKE a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:12,13).

It is a divine MYSTERY (secret) that the more we encounter SUFFERINGS or challenges in Christ in this World, the more we KNOW Him and the more we experience His MERCY, GRACE and POWER freely. True! (Philippians 3:10,11; 2 Corinthians 12:5-10).

However, we must check spiritually with the Holy Spirit to identify demonic CHALLENGES that are not purposefully ordained by God for us in Christ and resist them forcefully by the Word (vis-à-vis Wisdom) and Power of God in Christ in us. Yes, forcefully! (1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Matthew 11:12; 1 Peter 5:7-9; James 1:2-8).

This was Apostle Paul's approach toward his own CHALLENGES in Christ in this World and we can humbly LEARN from it to get it RIGHT with our WALK (relationship) and WORK (responsibility) with God in Christ in this World knowing that ALL will be well at the end of every CHALLENGE allowed into our life in Christ in this World:

And lest I should be EXALTED (became proud) above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was GIVEN to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to BUFFET (discipline) me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I BESOUGHT the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He said unto me, My GRACE is SUFFICIENT for you: for my STRENGTH is made perfect in WEAKNESS. Most gladly therefore will I rather GLORY (boast) in my infirmities, that the POWER of CHRIST may rest upon me. Therefore I TAKE pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am WEAK, then am I STRONG. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24).

Ponder on the above scriptural reference!

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 3:10,11; 2 Corinthians 4:8-18).

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

TRUTH TO BE TOLD: DON'T BE OVERCOME AND SHORTCHANGED BY THIS GENERATION!

THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD DAILY DEVOTIONAL!
              (A must read special edition )

Today's Focus: Don't be OVERCOME and SHORTCHANGED by this GENERATION!

Oh! what a GENERATION we belong to today?

Our HOMES are no longer providing the true understanding and secrets of life again to our CHILDREN anymore. So sad!

Our CHURCHES are no longer providing the true understanding and secrets of life again to our SAINTS anymore. So sad!

Our SCHOOLS are no longer providing the true understanding and secrets of life again to our STUDENTS anymore. So sad!

Our NATIONS are no longer providing the true understanding and secrets of life again to our CITIZENS anymore. So sad!

Our GENERATION is no longer providing the true understanding and secrets of life again to US anymore. So sad!

What a generation we belong to today?

A generation that thinks they KNOW God, but truly know nothing about Him (God). This is proven by the ways and manners, majority of people (vis-à-vis Christians) think, speak and live contrary to His Words, Ways and Wills in Christ for them on the Earth. True! (Romans 12:1,2; 1 John 2:15-17).

Now know and note that the true understanding and secret of life is ONLY found in:

1. The WORD of GOD in Christ. True!

2. The WAYS of GOD in Christ. True!

3. The WILL of GOD in Christ. True!

4. The WORTH of GOD in Christ. True!

5. The WALK of GOD in Christ. True!

6. 4. The WORK of GOD in Christ. True!

7. The WEALTH of GOD in Christ. True!

Until you are completely and specifically operating in the above seven (7) dimensions of God in Christ for you, you are not uniquely manifesting your completeness in Christ in this World. True! (Colossians 2:8-10; Revelation 5:12).

Jesus Christ did and you have to as well. (John 4:34; 1 John 4:17)

When King David discovered his, he exclaimed and boldly declared thus:

O how love I your LAW! it is my meditation all the day. You through your COMMANDMENTS has made me WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for your TESTIMONIES are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your PRECEPTS. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. I have NOT departed from your JUDGMENTS: for you has taught me. How sweet are your WORDS unto my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your PRECEPTS I get UNDERSTANDING: therefore I hate every false way. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:97-105; Psalm 19:7-14).

Until you can personally and convincingly join King David to declare the above scriptural truth, you have not yet truly discover the secrets and understanding of life in Christ for you in this World. True!

Unfortunately, that is where a lots of CHRISTIANS are today in this generation. So sad!

Are you one of them?

Do you run your life, family, home, career, business and your general affairs based or guided by the specific and unique Word of God, Ways of God, Will of God, Worth of God, Walk of God, Work of God and Wealth of God in Christ for you in this World? (Ephesians 2:5-10).

Think about it and do something about it:

1. Because there is no SECRET to good SUCCESS in the sight and side of God in Christ in this World, expect that through the WORDS of God, WAYS of God and WILLS of God in Christ. True! (Joshua 1:8; Hosea 4:6; Psalm 25:14).

2. Because there is no SECRET to having BLESSING that makes RICH and adds no SORROW in the sight and side of God in Christ in this World, expect that through the WORD of God, WAYS of God and WILLS of God in Christ. True! (Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 1:1-3; Proverbs 23:4).

3. Because there is no PATHWAY of LIFE that gives PEACE, which passes all UNDERSTANDING in times of challenges in the sight and side of God in Christ in this World, expect that through the WORDS of God, WAYS of God and WILLS of God. True! (Philippians 4:6-9; Psalm 19:7-14; Proverbs 3:3-5; Isaiah 55:7-12).

Don't be OVERCOME and SHORTCHANGED by this GENERATION. (1 John 5:4,5, 18-21).

Today's Focus from Scripture:

The LAW of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the TESTIMONY of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The STATUTES of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the COMMANDMENT of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The FEAR of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the JUDGMENTS of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:7-14).

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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