YOUR FAITH WILL TRIUMPH

Your Faith Will Triumph ·
TUESDAY 06·

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith (1 John 5:4).

Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Imagine that as a Christian parent or a minister of the Gospel, your son or daughter isn't living according to the training that you gave him or her in the Word. There may be some who'd be quick to judge and say, "So-and-so's parents are Christians, yet he behaves like a sinner." If this happened to you as a parent, don't be moved by what others may be saying.

Challenges come to everybody; so at the time you're facing your own challenges, stay focused on God's Word, and put your faith to work. Soon enough, that child will come into the right place and be all that God destined for him to be. Even the time others might have thought he lost will be regained, because God said, "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the canker worm, and the caterpillar, and the palmer worm…" (Joel 2:25). So in such matters, don't allow the negative sentiments of others dissipate your faith.

God gave us His Word so that no matter what we see or hear, we're not distracted; we stay focused. After all, as students, we were not Doctors, Lawyers, and Architects whilst in the university. We were in school, being trained for what we were going to be. If someone saw you while still in school and said, "Hey, you don't look like a Doctor, Lawyer or Architect," you'd probably have replied, "I don't look like it yet, because I'm in training for it."

In like manner, we're all still being trained by the Spirit of God through the Word to be all He's destined us to be. If you already have children, keep training them in the Word. Even when it looks like they're not imbibing the culture of the Word, keep at it. Recall what we read in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Give some time; the results of the training will be evident.

Never give up your faith because of the negative opinions of gainsayers; learn to live by the Word. No matter what you see or experience, your faith will triumph. Glory to God!

Prayer

Dear Father, my faith increases as I give myself to the study of your Word. Teach me to take advantage of the grace that's in Christ Jesus, and to live a life of faith that is based on your Word, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: 2 Corinthians 2:14; Mark 9:23

: Romans 8:18-39 Psalms 70-73
: Ephesians 6:1-9 Isaiah 56

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PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY

Rhema Encounter Daily Devotional:
Topic
PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY.
04.08.2014.
SCRIPTURE: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Deut. 8:18

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed.

Nobody makes people to prosper like God. Everybody who worked with God came out unusually wealthy, from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, King David, Daniel and Esther. However, the wealth of God is founded on the principles of God. In the world, anybody can make money anyhow but in God, prosperity is established on principles. It is your root in God that determines your fruit on earth. 

What is the first condition for godly wealth?

Looking at the life of Joseph, it is closeness with God. The Bible says, 'But the Lord was with Joseph' (Gen. 39:21). To be close to God is to be close to good; to be far from God is to be far from good. Psalm 84:11 says, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.'

Distance from God is distance from abundance. If your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed. In the book of Luke chapter 5, Peter toiled all night and caught nothing, but the moment Jesus stepped into his ship, he caught multitude of fishes until his net 'brake'(Luke 5:6). When God steps in, you must step up. Relationship with God is the end of hardship on earth. Any pursuit of money and business that drives a man away from God is driving him away from good. Such people may get some money but that money didn't come from God and because it didn't come from God, its future cannot be guaranteed.

Remember this: if your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Get the recommended message and other relevant materials and study them.

2. Write down the things you need to do and steps you need to take; go ahead and do them.

PRAYER: Lord, I want the God-kind of prosperity. I receive the grace to do what it takes to achieve it, in Jesus' Name.

DAILY READING: MORNING: 2 Chron. 1-4   EVENING: Ps. 97

QUOTE:  The God-first mentality is an incurable addiction to God.

PROPHETIC BLESSING FOR THE WEEK: Any vision, aspiration, dream or desire in your heart for 2014 that has not yet come to pass, is not too late. Within the next 10 days, I decree that your vision, dream and aspirations shall still come to pass. What God has designed for you to achieve in 2014 shall still happen, in Jesus' Name.

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PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY

Rhema Encounter Daily Devotional:
Topic
PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY.
04.08.2014.
SCRIPTURE: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Deut. 8:18

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed.

Nobody makes people to prosper like God. Everybody who worked with God came out unusually wealthy, from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, King David, Daniel and Esther. However, the wealth of God is founded on the principles of God. In the world, anybody can make money anyhow but in God, prosperity is established on principles. It is your root in God that determines your fruit on earth. 

What is the first condition for godly wealth?

Looking at the life of Joseph, it is closeness with God. The Bible says, 'But the Lord was with Joseph' (Gen. 39:21). To be close to God is to be close to good; to be far from God is to be far from good. Psalm 84:11 says, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.'

Distance from God is distance from abundance. If your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed. In the book of Luke chapter 5, Peter toiled all night and caught nothing, but the moment Jesus stepped into his ship, he caught multitude of fishes until his net 'brake'(Luke 5:6). When God steps in, you must step up. Relationship with God is the end of hardship on earth. Any pursuit of money and business that drives a man away from God is driving him away from good. Such people may get some money but that money didn't come from God and because it didn't come from God, its future cannot be guaranteed.

Remember this: if your relationship with God is out of order, your resources on earth cannot be guaranteed.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Get the recommended message and other relevant materials and study them.

2. Write down the things you need to do and steps you need to take; go ahead and do them.

PRAYER: Lord, I want the God-kind of prosperity. I receive the grace to do what it takes to achieve it, in Jesus' Name.

DAILY READING: MORNING: 2 Chron. 1-4   EVENING: Ps. 97

QUOTE:  The God-first mentality is an incurable addiction to God.

PROPHETIC BLESSING FOR THE WEEK: Any vision, aspiration, dream or desire in your heart for 2014 that has not yet come to pass, is not too late. Within the next 10 days, I decree that your vision, dream and aspirations shall still come to pass. What God has designed for you to achieve in 2014 shall still happen, in Jesus' Name.

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Is your Problem too hard for God to solve - Part 2

Yesterday we looked at the first Part, Today we will be taking the last part of this topic

Gods ways are not man’s ways

(2Pet 3:8 [NET])
Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your notice, that a single day is like a thousand years with the Lord and a thousand years are like a single day.


(Isa 55:8-9 [KJV])
For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith 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.

The littleness of your problem

Whatever mountains you are facing is small in comparism with the Word of God

(Mark 11:23 [KJV])
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

(Heb 4:12 [KJV])
For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

(Jer 23:29 [KJV])
[Is] not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer [that] breaketh the rock in pieces?

Whose report do you believe

Perhaps you're in a situation where your sickness has been diagnosed as incurable, believe in God’s report now – “By his stripes you are healed in Jesus Name”. There are no incurable diseases with God
Or maybe it’s not your health but financial crisis, family problems, marital issues etc. Just remember the Word of God that says you have been redeemed from the curse of the law (Gal 3:13).

Rejoice your miracle is here

(Eph 6:10 [KJV])
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

(Isa 53:5 [KJV])
But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

(Ps 103:4-5 [KJV])
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

(Matt 8:13 [NET])
Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; JUST AS YOU BELIEVED, it will be done for you.” And the servant was healed AT THAT HOUR. 

Also Read:

1. If It Troubles You, God Wants To Take Care Of It!
2. Your Healing Is Part Of The Deal
3. Your Redeemer Has Delivered You From All Sicknesses
4.  Convert Your Worries into Prayers
5. God Is Able And Willing To Heal You
6. God So Loves You
7. GOD CARES
8. God cannot lie...
9.  The God who is more than enough  
10. The power of speaking Gods Word
11. Think about God Always - God's will for man 

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Is your problem too hard for God to solve?

Is anything too hard for God to do?

Gen 18:9-14
And they said unto him, Where [is] Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard [it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old [and] well stricken in age; [and] it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?  And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? IS ANY THING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

(Jer 32:27 [NET])
“I am the LORD, the God of all humankind. There is, indeed, nothing too difficult for me.

(Jer 32:27 [KJV])
Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

(Matt 19:26 [KJV])
But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

THE QUESTION: IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD

ANSWER:  There is no impossibility with God

"Is anything too hard for the Lord?" God asked Abraham (Gen 18:14); and the answer is there is nothing impossible with God (Luke 1:37). Job discovered that God could do everything (Job 42:2), and Jeremiah admitted that there was nothing too hard for God (Jer 32:17). Jesus told His disciples, "With God all things are possible" (Matt 19:26); and Paul testified, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13, NKJV). Nothing is too hard for God. God who called nature into existence can suspend its laws and operations when He pleases.

The Greatness of God

 (Ps 145:3 [NET])
​​​​​​​The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!


 (Job 11:7 -9 [NET])
​​​​​​​“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?
​​​​​​​It is higher than the heavens – what can you do? It is deeper than Sheol – what can you know?
​​​​​​​Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

(Ps 90:2 [NET])
​​​​​​​Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.

 (Heb 1:10-12 [KJV])
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but THOU ART THE SAME, AND THY YEARS SHALL NOT FAIL.


(Isa 40:18-25 [KJV])
To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
He that [is] so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree [that] will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, [that] shall not be moved.
Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
 [It is] HE THAT SITTETH UPON THE CIRCLE OF THE EARTH, AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF [ARE] AS GRASSHOPPERS; THAT STRETCHETH OUT THE HEAVENS AS A CURTAIN, AND SPREADETH THEM OUT AS A TENT TO DWELL IN: THAT BRINGETH THE PRINCES TO NOTHING; HE MAKETH THE JUDGES OF THE EARTH AS VANITY.
Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

(Job 26:14 [NET])
​​​​​​​Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?”

(Job 26:14 [KJV])
Lo, these [are] parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

(Job 37:23 [NET])
​​​​​​​As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

(1Kgs 8:27 [KJV])
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

To be continued - tomorrow. Thanks 

Also Read: 

1. If It Troubles You, God Wants To Take Care Of It!
2. Your Healing Is Part Of The Deal
3. Your Redeemer Has Delivered You From All Sicknesses
4. God Is Able And Willing To Heal You
5. God So Loves You
6. GOD CARES
7. God cannot lie...
8. The Winning Approach
9. The power of speaking Gods Word
10. Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you
11. Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you - Part 2

 

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DON'T COMPLAIN; GIVE THANKS!

Agape Embassy ministries DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

Topic:
DON'T COMPLAIN; GIVE THANKS!
Sunday, JULY 27TH,2014.

Giving thanks unto. the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:12).

Christians who haven't learnt the value of thanksgiving have so many blessings elude them. Rather than complain and lament to God about your life or situation, you're to be thankful to Him for qualifying you to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. Many are not thankful because they only think about what they're going through—their lack and needs—instead of seeing themselves in glory. Every Christian is an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ; recognize it and be thankful.

When you express gratitude to the Lord for your present level, He'll do more for you; He'll take you higher. Do you recall the story of the ten lepers that Jesus healed? Only one of them returned to express gratitude to the Master for the healing, and he received more; he was made whole. His extremities that were eaten away by the leprosy were restored (Luke 17:11-19).

It brings to mind a certain man who was healed in one of our meetings. The man was deaf in both ears, but as the meeting progressed, under such a great anointing, he suddenly realized he could hear from one ear. He was so ecstatic about the miracle that he immediately started making his way to the testimony line. He had only taken a few steps when his second ear popped open. That's the power of a grateful heart. There're people whose circumstances will never change until they learn to be thankful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Learn to count your blessings and glorify God for who He is, and for what He's done for you. There's nothing you need in your life today or would ever need, that He hasn't already provided. 1 Corinthians 3:21 says all things are yours. Your life, therefore, should be one of praise and gratitude to Him for giving you all things: "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue" (2 Peter 1:3).

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for blessing me exceedingly, and giving me all things that pertain to life and godliness. My heart is filled with praise and gratitude for the life of continual victories you've brought me into. I'm full of your glory, beauty, and grace, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY :
Psalm 140:13(CEV) Your people will praise you and will live with you because they do right.

Psalm 50:23(CEV) The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart.Obey me, and I, your God,
will show my power to save.

Hosea 14:2(CEV) Return to the [Lord] and say,"Please forgive our sins.Accept our good sacrifices of praise instead of bulls.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 35-37

For more of agape devotionals visit : Agapembassyministries.org.

FaithSuccess wishes you a blessed Sunday

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Think about God Always - God's will for man

Thinking about God at all times and in all conditions

(Col 3:1-3 [KJV])
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.


(Heb 12:2 [KJV])
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.


(Isa 26:3 [KJV])
Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

Every Man inherited Self consciousness as a result of Adam’s Sin

It says in Genesis 2:25, “And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”

After the Sin (Eating of the forbidden fruit),  All of a sudden, they knew they were naked. They had never thought about it before. They were never conscious of their nakedness before.

Adam and Eve were now fully self-conscious, which made them fully vulnerable to evil

Mankind was created to be so God conscious that they honestly didn’t even notice themselves. There was no self-consciousness. They were totally God conscious, not self-conscious. That’s the way God created us to be—to be so conscious of Him that we didn’t even know if we were clothed or not.

Jesus came to restore this back

Jesus came to free us from self consciousness and restore our God consciousness. Everything we lost in Adam, we have in Second Adam (Jesus).
Jesus was God conscious at all times
Jesus was God conscious during his temptation - (Matt 4:3-11)
Jesus was God conscious even in the Storm (Matt 8:26)
Jesus was God conscious even when he was to be Crucified. (Luke 22:42, Matt 26:39, Matt 27:46).
Jesus was 100% victorious because he trusted in His God always. He was God conscious always

God consciousness is a key to victory

Genesis 37-50 tells us of the story of Joseph. How Joseph, from zero became a hero
 But have you ever thought of what mindset Joseph had that resulted in such a huge translation (From Dungeon to the Throne)

The reason is that. Joseph was filled with the consciousness of God at all times.

(Gen 39:8-9 [KJV])
But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what [is] with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
 [There is] none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou [art] his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin AGAINST GOD?

Today some people mistake God consciousness with Sin consciousness, they think Joseph Sin consciousness made him an hero. No! It was his God consciousness that made him and hero not Sin consciousness
Sometimes it’s necessary to confess sins, but it never feels good.

Sin & Self consciousness leads to failures, worry etc while God consciousness (how great God his) results in peace
No matter how much He loves you, if you’re not conscious and aware of it, it is not going to do you any good.

God consciousness a key to success
God consciousness was the reason for David’s Success. See:

(1Sam 17:37 [KJV])
David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

(1Sam 17:45-46 [KJV])
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

Renewing the mind - Rom 12:2

The mind is corrupt (self conscious, selfish, evil etc), make it God conscious.

What we should think on

Beloved, we should not feed on negative words of man or the devil. It will only cause you to be
anxious and fearful. Feed on God's Word by reading the Bible, Pray in the Holy Ghost (Pray & speak in tongues) and listen to faith messages about who you are in Jesus Christ and what Jesus has done for you.



FAITH SUCCESS DECLARES - HAVE A GOD CONSCIOUS LIFETIME!

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GOD LOVES YOU
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THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT CONFESS
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