1 CORINTHIANS 9:13 LIVE SELFLESSLY

31st January 2011

There are different motives for taking up spiritual responsibilities. Paul in this passage continues to explain his selfless commitment to the call of Christ to preach. He sees preaching the gospel as a sacred trust from God for which he seeks no other payment other than the blessing of being an instrument of God for  converting souls to Christ. His reward or blessing is the joy of  sharing the gospel with others. His hope is to win the prize. His fear is not to be disqualified. What gives you joy? Do you derive joy and satisfaction from leading  sinners to Christ?

 Prayer: Pray for the grace to be selfless in your commitment to Christ.

GIVING UP RIGHTS FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL 1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-2

January 29th 2011

Paul exhibit an example of a sacrificial Christian life to follow. Sometimes like  Paul, it may be necessary to give up legitimate rights and privileges for the sake of the gospel for  peace  among brethren and as an offering of sacrificial love for brethren. What are the Apostles’ rights that Paul and Barnabas gave up? Read. Vv.4-6 again. See Paul’s  conclusion in vv.12. Why did Paul decide to give up his rights? All Christians are called to live  a sacrificial Christians life, so that they can be channels of blessing to others. Live your life to  honour  God

Thought:  What right are you willing to give up for gospel’s sake?Pray that the Lord will help you give up whatever had become hindrance to you be taken away from your life for the sake of Christ.

HELP THE WEAK 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-14

January 28th 2011-01-27

The subject of food sacrificed to idols is the matter in today’s passage. The situation in Corinth was that  some brethren who did not believe in the existence of other gods were therefore, eating any food-meat  without any  sense of guilt, while others who were weak in faith were stumbling and being destroy.To them the idol is a living  reality. Paul’s position is that your knowledge of the absolute nonentity of idols must be balanced by love. Therefore, Christians to fall. Read v.13 again and pray that God should help you not to be a stumbling block to others.  You may have to deny yourself certain things, if doing so will help young Christians to grow.

 Prayer for the Day: Pray for new converts that God will help them mature in knowledge and in grace.

HE FULFILLED ALL THE PROPHECIES ABOUT HIM MATTHEW 8:14-22

January 27th 2011
Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies written about Him years before His earthly ministry (v.17). He will fufill all His plans about concerning you. He healed fever, cast out demons, and healed all that were sick (vv. 14-17). God has plans for your life to the glory of His name. Pray to Him always for his guidance. Jesus told the man who wanted to followed Him the cost of discipleship (vv. 19-20). There are prices we must pay as believers for following Christ (Mk 8:34) When He has called people to Himself together with the disciple He told them who ever wants to come after Him must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Him. But the most wonderful result is that the reward are incomparable. What was the excuse of the other man (v.21)? There is no excuse acceptable for indulging in sin. We are created for His glory and honour. You must live to honour your Creator.

Prayer for the Day: Lord Jesus give me the grace to live for as I go no with life on this earth.

GOD HAS STANDARDS EXODUS 25:1-9

January 26th 2011
God loves a cheerful giver(v.1-2). list at least five items that you can give to God. In (v.8). God always wants to live among His people. Your body is the temple of the living God, as soon as you accpt Him as you personal Savior and Lord of your life (Rev 3:20). He dwells also among us Christians whereever we gather together (Matt 18:20). God has standards. He showed Moses what He wanted (v. 9). We must not shy away from God's standard as written in the Bible. Check out for His standard on. Sex outside marriage (1Cor.6:18). Being rude, disobedient and cursing one's parent (Lev 20:9,23). And being a cult member and bowing down to images )Lev 20:6-7).

Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus help me to live up to your standard in every aspect of my life in Jesus name I pray. Amen

ANSWER GOD'S CALL EXODUS 24:12-18

January 25th 2011
What a clarion call to Moses (v.12). We cannot get close to God unless we totally separate ourselves from the world and be holy to the Lord. God can uniquely choose you among your friends or family memebers if you believe and trust in Him with all your heart and separate yourself from all sinful acts. Daniel in his own days decided not to defile himself with what was in vogue (Dan 1:18). Moses entered into God's glory a cloud that look like devouring fire to the Israelites standing at the foot of the mountain (vv.17,18). Indeeded God is a devouring fire (Deut 4:24). Now that you have given your life to Jesus, serve Him acceptably with reverenceand godly fear (Heb. 12:28). Today you need not to climb mountian top before meeting with the Lord. you can begin to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus may you open the understanding of my heart to see and to know you with all my being that I may serve you all the days of my life.

HE IS THE ONLY HOPE PSALM 23:1-6

January 24th 2011
Our God is a caring shepherd and a dependable guide. We must obey and follow Him as He teaches us. He is the only hope for security and eternal life.
V. 1 The Lord is my shepherd I have all that I need, means with Him there is no lurk, shortage, and no fear.
Psalm 27:1 Says the Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear we need not fear if our trust is in Him.
Sheeps are totally dependant on the shepherd for their protection, survival, and provisions, and having Christ as your will let you know protected you and I are.
When we allow God to be our shepherd, He will always guide us to the right place where can find good rest, and we need to be completely dependant on Him. If we chose to go our own way we will be bringinng troubles on ourselves. Jesus being our shepherd knows where the greens are and will leads us there to find peace. Rebelling against the shepherd's leading is rebelling against our own best interest. We must know when we are tempted to go our own way rather than God's way. (v.4). Even when I walk through the darkest valley Iwill not be afraid, the only fear can be cast out of our life is by us walking side by side the shepherd. He will prepared a table before our enemies in the mixed of our foes He will still with and help us to dine to our satisfaction, and He will protected us by annointing our head with oil and see us through all difficulties. Above all we shall dwell in Him all the days of our life and enjoy all the good things Has for us.

Prayer for the Day: Lord Jesus be my Shepherd today and forever in Jesus name.