Seed of Destiny Devotional written by Dr. Paul Eneche Fasting - Key to Lasting Impact

Fasting Key to Lasting Impact

Welcome to another inspiring Seed of Destiny Devotional written by Dr. Paul Eneche

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

SCRIPTURE: 

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. – Isaiah 40:31

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

To have a lasting result, you must have a fasting schedule; anyone who cannot fast, cannot last.

Fasting connotes abstention from food or some types of food.

Fasting puts the flesh under control to increase spiritual antenna and sensitivity.

To have a lasting result, you must have a fasting schedule; anyone who cannot fast, cannot last. The lack of fasting is a reason for the abortion of some great destinies. The inefficiency of fasting equals deficiency of potentials.

The truth is, those who feast while others fast may fall while others fly. Those who are feasting and playing while others are fasting and praying cannot have impact that can stand the test of time.

You have not done anything about your destiny until you have done something about your fasting. Do not fast because of a challenge, but fast in order to maintain spiritual fire and intensity.

To fast only when there is a problem is an emergency management approach; it is anti-spirituality. It is habitual fasting that makes a person to be equal to any spiritual emergency any day and anytime.

Beloved, whatever fights your ability to fast, fights your destiny. So, you must fight it brutally if you must make a lasting impact on earth.

Remember this: To have a lasting result, you must have a fasting schedule; anyone who cannot fast, cannot last.

ASSIGNMENT (S):

1. Consciously resist every resistance to your fasting life

2. Determine to engage yourself in a periodic fasts- it could be once or twice a week, depending on your ability.

PRAYER: LORD, I take authority over any weakness of the flesh that may be resisting my fasting schedule. I receive the grace O LORD to live a life of fasting, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: MAINTAINING SPIRITUAL INTENSITY

QUOTE: You do not maximize your life until you understand the season. Culled from MAKING FULL PROOF OF MINISTRY by Dr Paul Enenche

AMAZING FACT: The sun is 400 times farther away from the earth than the moon is.

TODAY IN HISTORY – 19/07/1983: The first three-dimensional reconstruction of a human head in a CT was published.

DAILY READING: 1 Chronicles 28:1 to 29:30, Roman 5:6 to 21, Psalm 15:1 to 5, Proverbs 19:18 to 19.

A Partaker of Other People’s Sins? by Pastor E.A Adeboye

A Partaker of Other People’s Sins? 

Welcome to Open Heavens Devotional with Pastor E.A Adeboye, General Overseer, The redeemed Christian Church of God

Friday 15, July 2016

Memorise: 

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. – 1 Timothy 5:22

Read: 2 Chronicles 18:28-34 (KJV)

28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.

29 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle.

30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel.

31 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.

32 For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him.

33 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.

34 And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the time of the sun going down he died.

Bible in One Year: 1 Corinthians 11:17-14:25, Psalms 10:1-11

MESSAGE:

There is an error now rampant among the children of God, which must be avoided if we will make it to Heaven. That error is partaking in other people’s sins, particularly the unbelievers! The reason for this development is connected with the unwillingness to take our stand in the midst of opposition and antagonism from the unbelieving people of this age. Children of God now conform a lot with the evil in our society because we do not want to be blacklisted, whereas, this is the nature of our calling. Jesus Christ said concerning the experience of His disciplines in this world:

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved". - Matthew 10:22

It is unfortunate that those who indulge in aiding and abetting sinful ways do not know that they will also be partakers of the punishment:

“28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” - Romans 1:28, 32

In the Bible reading for today, we read about how Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah partook in the sin of his friend, the king of Israel and was almost killed but for divine intervention. He agreed to disguise to be the king of Israel, not knowing that it was the king of Israel that was being sought for destruction. In the same vein, many children of God make friends with ungodly people of the world only to discover that they share the punishment with the ungodly. This should not be so because the Bible says:

“2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.” - Psalms 125:2-3

Unless children of God cease from being partakers of the sins of the unbelievers, we may continue to suffer just because of our alliance with the wicked people of this world. For example, when a child of God enters into a business partnership with an unbeliever who refuses to pay his tithe, the business may collapse for this reason and the ignorant child of God suffers together with the unbeliever. May God have mercy on His children.

Action Point: Break all alliances with unbelievers and pray that the Almighty have mercy on you for previous alliances.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

Abiding Glory - daily manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Abiding Glory
Welcome to another daily manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Monday July 11, 2016
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Key Verse: 
"But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" (2 Corinthians 3:18).


The hope of believers is eternal life. The Bible says, eyes have not seen and it has not entered into the imagination of anyone, what God has prepared for His people. All the beauties in this world will pale into insignificance when compared to the beauty and the bliss of eternal life. Christ, who is the Hope of glory, will bring along with Him this glory that shall never fade nor pass away.
It then means that whatever we see here at the moment, is just a mere shadow. They are not in any way to be compared with the splendour which the overcomers will enjoy endlessly.

In our passage today, Paul contrasts his ministry of the new covenant with the ministry of the Old Testament covenant and law that was given to the nation of Israel on Mount Sinai. Since the sacrifices could not atone for sin, those who administered them laboured seemingly fruitlessly as they had no effect in producing justification for sin. The Old Testament law was however glorious because it accomplished the purpose for which it was given, that is, to bring man to Christ. When Moses received the law on Mount Sinai, he came down with a radiant face.

However, after a period of time, the glory that was radiating from his face faded. Paul used this event to illustrate the passing of the Old Testament law and covenant. The new covenant that is written on the hearts of men through the Mediator, Jesus Christ, is glorious and permanent. Believers in Christ have transcended the Old Testament law. We are at once able to perceive the glory of Jesus and by this, continually grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
Our lives are being transformed into the image of Jesus by obedience to His will day by day. And we come to the fullness of His glory and revelation when we eventually see Him face-to-face.

Thought for the day:
The yearning for greatness produces the internal revolution that will give birth to it.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 KINGS 24 - 25

Pray Until Something Happens - Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Pray Until Something Happens 
Welcome to Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A Adeboye, General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Today, Sunday 10, July 2016

Memorise:
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. – John 16:24

Read: John 16:23-28 (KJV)

23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

Bible in One Year: Romans 9:30-13:6, Psalms 6

MESSAGE:
Children of God must cultivate the habit of persistent prayers so that they may attain their full potentials. The importance of prayer cannot be overemphasised when we consider what those who take time to pray gain. The Bible say;

“17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.” - James 5:17-18

The prayer of Elijah that brought about the rain was not just a five-minute prayer. He prayed and prayed again before the rain fell. When a man of God prays for a few minutes in the public and miracles begin to happen, one should not be deceived that it is the few minutes of prayer that instigated the miracles. The fact is that, the man of God had prayed long hours in private before the pubic show of God’s miraculous deeds. God, in His Word, commands us to “Pray without ceasing.” The One who commands us to pray, definitely will answer our prayers, if only we will obey command. God is interested in listening to our petitions and responding accordingly. Our Lord Jesus Christ in our text for today says,

“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” - John 16:24

In other words, we must not stop asking if we have not received an answer to the petitions that we put before God. At times, answers to our prayers are double-crossed by the agents of darkness like in the case of Daniel. The following importune prayer of Daniel eventually saved the day:

“12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” - Daniel 10:12-13

Hannah prayed until something happened in her life and so did Jabez. We must begin to pray until the attention of God is drawn to our petition. The Psalmist said in Psalms 30:2 that when he cried to the Lord, the Lord healed him. This is another testimony of someone who believed in the God that answers prayers. My prayer for someone using this devotional is that as you cry unto God today, He will answer you as He answered Hannah, Jabez and Elijah in Jesus’ name.

Action Point: Set aside quality time to pray today and you will receive unprecedented answer to your prayers.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

Daily Manna Devotion - Handicapped, Not Handcuffed by Pastor W. F Kumuyi

Handicapped, Not Handcuffed
Welcome to today's daily manna by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Today, Sunday July 10, 2016
Text: Job 4:1-11

Key Verse:
 "Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same" (Job 4:7, 8).


In the game of racing, spectators usually gather to cheer and jeer. It is always advisable for an athlete to always distinguish between those who cheer him from those who jeer at him. If he becomes discouraged by the deafening jeering of spectators, even when he is leading the race, he is not likely to finish strong and victorious.
Three friends of Job had visited him and had listened to his complaints that were made out of sheer pain and discomfort. Eliphaz, one of the friends, felt that Job's outburst of complaint should not go unresponded to. Although Eliphaz was correct in his observations that the wicked will always reap the wrath of God, he however, misapplied it by insinuating that Job was reaping the recompense of his evil deeds. He was short-sighted however that the afflictions of his friend was totally orchestrated by the devil and one of those "light afflictions" that the Scriptures spoke of.

How often do men misjudge us! But as believers, our concern and preoccupation must be on what God thinks about us; our standing with God and not the perception of gainsayers. The Christian journey demands daily cross-bearing. Every believer must be focused and ensure he/she is in tune with the will of God at all times.
You may suffer rejection in the midst of persecution; you must commit everything to God who judges righteously. It is a new day and a new dawn. Look up, for your victory is assured.
Thought for the day: A faith walk is a wise walk.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 KINGS 22 - 23

Open Heavens Daily Devotional - The Mighty Deeds of God

The Mighty Deeds of God
Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God
Today, Saturday 9, July 2016

Memorise: 
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. – Exodus 15:3

Read: Exodus 15:1-6 (KJV)

1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

3 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.

4 Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

5 The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Bible in One Year: Romans 7:7-9:29, Psalms 5

MESSAGE:
One attribute of the Almighty God that children of God cannot afford to be ignorant of is that He is the Greatest Warrior. The children of Israel experienced the mighty deeds of God and they spontaneously composed a song as we read in our text for today:

“The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him. The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name. Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.” - Exodus 15:1-4

When children of God fail to recognise the fact that their Father in Heaven is a Man of war, the tendency is that they cringe and bow to worship their enemies in fear. This in turn will bring the judgement of God upon their lives because God says in Exodus 20:3 that we must have no other god before Him. This is why Jesus Christ came to deliver those who, for the fear of death, have subjected themselves to everlasting bondage;

“14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” - Hebrews 2:14-15

I have seen the mighty deeds of God in my life and I have come to the conclusion that there is no god as mighty as my Daddy in Heaven, the Lord of hosts. One day I was travelling with my driver and we got to the middle of a narrow bridge that could take only one vehicle at a time before we discovered that a truck was coming from the opposite direction on the same bridge. It was the mighty deed of God that made the bridge “elastic” for my car and the truck to pass without colliding with each other. I pray for someone using this devotional; the mighty deeds of God will produce your desired miracle today in Jesus’ name. For you to experience the mighty deeds of God, you must be one of His own.

The Israelites experienced the mighty deeds of God because they belonged to Him. To experience the mighty deed of God, you need to be born-again. The Israelites were covenant people and so God kept His covenant of great deliverance with them such that the enemies that pursued them to the Red Sea were never seen again. The mighty deeds of God will become a daily occurrence in your life if you can identify with the covenant which Jesus made with His blood at Calvary. May the Almighty God cause great deliverance to an oppressed user of this devotional today in Jesus’ name.

Prayer Point:
Father, please make me experience your mighty deeds this season in Jesus’ name.

Today's Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi - Among The Number

Among The Number
Welcome to today's Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Today, Saturday July 9, 2016
Text: 1 Chronicles 11:26-47

Key Verse:
"Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem" (1 Chronicles 11:26).

Those who do extraordinary things will always be counted. The Book of Numbers 25:7, 8, has an account of a worthy exploit by a young man who hated sin and moved to defend God. For that singular act, he wrote his name in gold. In today's text, David's success to bring the nation under his rule was because he had surrounded himself with very capable men. These mighty men aligned themselves with David, while Saul was still reigning.

They had great influence in the lives of the people when David eventually ascended the throne. You will recall that these valiant men had risked their lives to bring David water, but he refused to drink it. Their daring venture had manifested the extremity of their loyalty to him.
By the same token, David's refusal to drink the water also manifested how deeply he valued their lives. These valiant men were listed in the text today, including the names of their fathers. It goes to show that everyone's work is being recorded and published against the individual's name.

We are challenged to stand up to be counted among those who risk their lives for the sake of the gospel. There were multitudes of men in Israel at that time; but only a few were marked out. Stand up for the gospel and strive never to be left out from the number of valiant and selfless men who invested their all into the gospel.

Thought for the day: 
Those who never dare to take risk die without garlands.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 KINGS 20 - 21

Seed of Destiny Devotional wrtten by Dr. Paul Eneche - Channels Of Blessing

Channels Of Blessing
Welcome to today's Seed of Destiny Devotional wrtten by Dr. Paul Eneche
Today, Friday, 8 July 2016

SCRIPTURE: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: – Genesis 12:2

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Before any ancestral curse existed, the blessing was on ground.

One of the easiest realms to operate on earth is walking in the blessing of God. It is easier for a man to be blessed than to be cursed. This is because at creation, God imparted the blessing on man. Before any ancestral curse ever existed, the blessing was on ground.

The major reason God blesses a person is so that the person can be a blessing to his or her generation. Everyone is blessed to the capacity of his or her readiness to bless others. God does not have a challenge with blessing you as long as you do not struggle with being a blessing to others.

There are diverse avenues for the blessing that God has opened in order for us to become channels of blessings to our generation.

Now, what are these channels or avenues of the blessing?
1. The Tithe
2. First fruit
3. Free will offering
4. Kingdom project
5. Sacrificial giving
6. Vows
7. Thanksgiving offering
8. Prophetic/priestly offering
9. Giving to the poor/underprivileged
10. The parental giving

I decree upon you that as you engage in giving through these channels, every unbroken and hidden curse in your life is broken today in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: Before any ancestral curse ever existed, the blessing was on ground.

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Do not wait until you have so much before you give; start with what you have.
2. Strive to be an asset and a blessing, not a liability to your generation.

PRAYER: LORD, I ask for the grace to be a selfless giver. Help me LORD to be a channel of blessing to my generation in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: CHANNELS OF THE BLESSING

QUOTE: Let your desire to satisfy people be higher than your desire to make money, and money will naturally flow in your direction. Culled from 365 WISDOM CAPSULES by Dr Paul Enenche

AMAZING FACT: The eye is the same size from birth but the ears and nose never stop growing.

TODAY IN HISTORY – 08/07/1608: The first French settlement at Quebec was established by Samuel de Champlain.

DAILY READING: 1 Chronicles 5:18 to 6:81, Acts 26:1 to 32, Psalm 6:1 to 10, Proverbs 18:20 to 21.

The Seed of Destiny Devotional was written by Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor Dunamis International Gospel Centre

Beyond Rejection - Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Beyond Rejection
Welcome to today's Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Today, Friday July 8, 2016

Text: LUKE 4:15-22
Key Verse: "And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?" (Luke 4:22).

Every man that is born of God has treasures of divine deposits and wealth inside him. A man's treasure or potentials are God's investments in his life. They are seeds of greatness planted in your life for optimum living.
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God brings the knowledge of these treasures to our notice in the form of dreams, revelations, gifts, talents, prophecy, and call to ministry. These potentials are given for our benefits and that of humanity. God, like an entrepreneur, expects that His people exploit and make a positive use of their potentials maximally and in such a way that it would profit Him.

Everyone knew who Jesus was. They may have expected Him to make some pronouncements about His person, but He claimed to be the specific fulfilment of Isaiah's prophecies concerning the Messiah. It was difficult for them to accept these words from the mouth of a "carpenter's son". They could accept Him as a good teacher but not as the Messiah of Israel.

It does not really matter what men think of you. What really counts is what God thinks about you. The world may take you for nonentity, but God knows that you are a firebrand in His hand. Rather than brood over rejection, launch out in your strength and allow God to display the innate talents in you to His glory alone. Jesus did not go to the synagogue to advertise Himself. He was there to teach "as his custom was. " He was quiet, down-to-earth and humane person as He went into the synagogue. He maintained the composure even after he had read what prophet Isaiah had said concerning Him.

There was no self-exaltation, no flaunting of credentials. Yet, people saw the wisdom He displayed while reading the Scriptures. If you are therefore an out-crop of Jesus, how you need to daily radiate His glory and exude His excellent credentials.

Thought for the day: Those who are eager to direct attention at themselves often get God's inattention.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 KINGS 18 - 19

FOOLISHNESS IN VOW TAKING - Open Heavens devotional with Pastor E. A Adeboye

FOOLISHNESS IN VOW TAKING
Welcome to today's Open Heavens devotional with Pastor E. A  Adeboye, the General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God
Today, Friday, 8 July 2016

Memorise: Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. Ecclesiastes 5:5

Read: Psalms 15:1-4, (KJV)
1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

Bible in one year: Romans 4-7:6, Psalms 3-4

MESSAGE
There will be both pleasant and unpleasant surprises in Heaven. The reason being that many who we think will not make it to Heaven will make it in, just like the robber on the right hand of the Cross of Jesus Christ did. The Bible says;

“But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.”
Ezekiel 33:19

The lawful thing for the wicked to do is to repent, as God is more than willing to forgive and to cleanse him from all unrighteousness (1st John 1:7-9). However, the Bible equally says:
“When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.”
Ezekiel 33:18

One deadly habit of some 21st century Christians is making a vow and not fulfilling it. This is foolishness of the highest order. The Bible warns us against making vows and not fulfilling them. One of such cases is when funds are being raised for the work of God; careless children of God make very big vows ‘in faith’ that they are not able to fulfil. You hear them saying, “God understands!” How dangerous. Our memory verse says;
“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”
Ecclesiastes 5:5

Verse 6 of the same scripture further say:
“Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error; wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?”

Worse still, despite being capable of paying their vows, some refuse to, even after God has fulfilled His own part. Nothing could be more dangerous than this.

An aspect of vows that is even more delicate is the marriage vow. People no longer accept the fact that marriage vows remain valid until death separates the husband from the wife or vice versa. They give flimsy excuses for divorcing their spouses. Like one of my children would ask: “When you were saying ‘for better and for worse’, did you put a limit to the extent of the worse you were talking about?” You should never consider breaking your marriage vows. God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16)

Beloved, always keep and pay your vows, and if you have broken your business or marriage vow, repent, restitute and reconcile before it is too late. Covenant breakers will not enter into the Kingdom of God.

Action Point
Think of all the unfulfilled vows you have made and make amends without further delay.

Liberty From Captivity - Seed of Destiny Devotional by Dr Paul Eneche

Liberty From Captivity
Welcome to today's Seed of Destiny Devotional by Dr Paul Eneche
Today, Thursday, 7 July 2016

SCRIPTURE: Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus sayeth the Lord, even the captive of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered… – Isaiah 49:24-25

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When your Word comes, your prison door opens

One of the sweetest things on earth is freedom. However, people do not know the value of true freedom until it has been taken from them.

There are many people in spiritual bondage or captivity. Spiritual captivity comes in the form of restriction or denial of rights and privileges, deprivation of self-determination, denial of voice for expression, etc. It is also the restriction or denial of progress and the restriction of access to resources.

How, then, does God deal with captivity?
1. By visiting the foundation of your prison by His Power (Acts 16:25)
2. By opening your prison doors supernaturally.
3. By breaking the chains in your life that prevent progress, facilitate poverty and limit your destiny.
4. By killing and burying unrepentant agents of captivity. There are people that may never be free until some human agents of the devil are killed by God.

Below are the keys to accessing liberty from captivity.
1. Freedom from iniquity: When iniquities are confronted, captivities are terminated. (Lamentations 2:14)
2. Light/knowledge from Scripture: It is your knowledge of the Word that terminates your captivity.

Receive your freedom from captivity in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: When your Word comes, your prison door opens

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Avoid the life of sin
2. Study the Word of God and trust God for revelations that will guarantee your freedom
3. Determine to be free

PRAYER: O Lord, I decree my freedom from every prison that has held me captive in Jesus’ Name

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: LIBERTY FROM CAPTIVITY

QUOTE: When victory is around the corner, the enemy will try to cause offence. Culled from 365 WISDOM CAPSULES by Dr Paul Enenche

AMAZING FACT: Sweat itself is odourless. It is the bacteria on the skin that mingle with it and produce body odour.

TODAY IN HISTORY – 07/07/1928:  Sliced bread was sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri

DAILY READING: 1 Chronicles 4:5 to 5:17, Acts 25:1 to 27, Psalm 5:1 to 12, Proverbs 18:19

The Seed of Destiny Devotional was written by Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor Dunamis International Gospel Centre.

Don’t be an Ingrate - Open Heavens devotional with Pastor E.A Adeboye

Don’t be an Ingrate 
Welcome to Open Heavens devotional with Pastor E.A Adeboye, General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God
Today, Thursday 7, July 2016

Memorise:
We love him, because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19

Read: Luke 17:11-19 (KJV)

11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Bible in One Year: Romans 1-3, Psalms 1-2

MESSAGE:

The attitude of ungratefulness irritates God. Where I come from in the western part of Nigeria, our people would say, “Don’t follow-up your benevolent act so that you don’t give the impression that you want a ‘thank you’ or some ‘hero worship’.” This saying is very correct because only God deserves our worship. As a matter of fact, it is only God that is capable of constantly following up His benevolent act and that is why He said;

“…When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the first-fruits of your harvest unto the priest: And he shall wave the sheaf before the Lord, to be accepted for you….” - Leviticus 23:10-11

Love is reciprocal. The question is how many people reciprocate the love being showered on them by fellow humans, not to talk of their attitude to God’s benevolent acts. The Psalmist saw the danger in the act of ingratitude and preached vehemently to his soul when he wrote:

“1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” - Psalm 103:1-2

The story in our Bible reading confirms that God expects us to appreciate Him sufficiently for His goodness. Our Lord Jesus Christ queried in Luke 17:17:

“…. Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?”

He went further to bless and perfect the healing of the grateful Samaritan. It is unfortunate that many children of God are already so used to the miraculous act of God that they are no longer moved by these acts. New comers into the Church who still remember clearly what they have suffered by the hands of the devil and his cohorts give thanks to God for every miracle. Whereas, some people don’t give testimonies of how God healed them of headache because they don’t see it as a “big deal”. Such people have forgotten that the headache they consider as ordinary has claimed the lives of thousands. My prayer for someone using this devotional is that you will never be ungrateful again in Jesus’ name. When you continue in your sins after you have been cleansed of them or when you backslide, you are ungrateful to God who gave His Son as ransom for your sins and to Jesus Christ who paid the supreme price of laying down His life for you. When you don’t forgive your brother who offends you, you are ungrateful to God who pardoned your numerous sins.

Prayer Point: Father, forgive me of my sin of ingratitude. Holy Spirit, help me to be grateful to my Father in Heaven always in Jesus’ name.

Fear That Is Needful - daily manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Fear That Is Needful 
Welcome to today's daily manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Today, July 7, 2016

Text: Deuteronomy 5:23-33

Key Verse:
"Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left" (Deuteronomy 5:32).

Those who love and appreciate God will equally fear Him. The fear under consideration is not the slavish fear that makes you perceive God as a task master ready to apply the rod at the slightest provocation. No. It is the fear that is borne out of admiration and reverence for He who is incomparably greater than every creature.

Our text pointed out the disposition of the people of Israel when God wanted to speak with them. About forty years prior to that time, God had spoken to them from the mountain. He spoke out of the fire, the cloud and the deep darkness in the environment. They witnessed God's greatness and magnificence first hand. When they heard God's voice the first time, nothing happened to them, but this time they were afraid that they might indeed die. Strangely, unbelievers only have the fear of God when they think about God's judgment and eternal death, that is, eternal separation from Him.

But for the believer, our attitude always should be one of reverence for God as aptly captured in Hebrews 12:28: "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. " God is not interested in false religious exercises. Rather, He wants us to have a heart and life which are completely dedicated to Him. If we truly love Him, we need to obey Him.

Thought for the day:
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Kings 16-17

God, Our Only Hope - Daily Manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

God, Our Only Hope
Welcome to today's daily manna devotional by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Today, Wednesday July 6, 2016
Text: Micah 7:14-20

Key Verse:"Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy" (Micah 7:18).


John Patton, a Scottish missionary, in 1858, went to New Hebrides, now called Vanuatu, with his family. Three months after their arrival at the island of Tanna, his wife died, and a week later, his infant son also died. Terribly alone, he was plunged into sorrow. Those around him, unfortunately, could not show any sympathy. Patton could only take solace in God, the all sufficiency, and then he wrote, "Let those who have ever passed through any similar darkness as of midnight feel for me. As for all others, it would be more than vain to try to paint my sorrows. But for Jesus, and His fellowship, I would have gone mad and died. " Our text depicts a very pathetic situation in Israel. Micah could only watch as chaos reigned supreme throughout the land, destroying every interpersonal relationship. But he had great faith in God that things would turn around for the better.

 He proclaimed that he would wait upon God, who hears and saves at the time of trouble. He was confident that when help would be needed, God would see His people through. So, Micah prayed to God, asking Him to take care of His people, as the great Shepherd and to go before them. God answered the prayer, expressing His delight in mercy and pardon for their sin.

Micah was confident that the nations, who regale in fighting them, would be shocked and put to shame. When you come to God with humility like Micah, He will forgive you of all sins and deliver you from all afflictions. He appreciates a sincere and humble heart. Sin is the only barrier to His mercy. But when God takes away the guilt of sin, He breaks the power of sin so that it may not have dominion over us. God's grace is always sufficient to subdue our sins so that they will not ruin us.
Thought for the day: Grace makes the pilgrim an abiding conqueror

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 KINGS 14 - 15

Your Dedication and Your Worship - Seed of Destiny by Dr Paul Eneche

Your Dedication and Your Worship
Welcome to todays Seed of Destiny written by Dr Paul Eneche

Today, Tuesday, 5 July 2016

SCRIPTURE: ‘Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord and spake saying, I will sing unto the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and its rider has been thrown into the sea.’ - Exodus 15:1

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

Every fruit is determined by its source. Hence, when you see a mango fruit, you will automatically know that its source is a mango tree.

In the same manner, when you see a genuine worshipper, the source of that worship is genuine dedication to God. Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

Moses was one of the most dedicated persons in Scripture. Apart from being a prophet, he was also a singer, a worshipper and a song writer. He was so brutally dedicated to God that he was ready to go to hell if God did not save the children of Israel (Exodus 32:32).

How Do You Recognize A Real Worshipper?

1. A real worshipper places God above all. Ordinary people place self above God.
2. He esteems the Word of God as the final authority in all things. Ordinary people argue with the Word of God, but for genuine worshippers, the Word of God is final.
3. He exists under Divine instructions.
4. He exists with a stewardship mentality. It makes it easy for him to relinquish anything to God at any time.

Remember this: Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Ask God to grant you the grace to be totally dedicated to Him.
2. Let the schedule of your life revolve around the schedule of God.

PRAYER: O LORD, I renew my dedication to You. LORD, help me to live totally for You in Jesus’ Name.

AMAZING FACT: Your body has enough Iron in it to make a metal nail of about three inches long.

TODAY IN HISTORY - 05/07/1865: In the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine established the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DEDICATION AND WORSHIP.

QUOTE: The proof of service is not in title but in task. It is not in position but in action. Culled from SERVICE, YOUR UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST by Dr Becky Enenche

DAILY READING: 1 Chronicles 1:1 to 2:17, Acts 23:11 to 35, Psalm 3:1 to 8, Proverbs 18:14 to 15

The Seed of Destiny Devotional was written by Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor Dunamis International Gospel Centre.

Your Dedication and Your Worship - The seed of Destiny by Dr. Paul Eneche

Your Dedication and Your Worship
Welcome to the seed of Destiny by Dr. Paul Eneche
Today,Tuesday, 5 July 2016

SCRIPTURE: ‘Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord and spake saying, I will sing unto the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and its rider has been thrown into the sea.’ -  Exodus 15:1

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

Every fruit is determined by its source. Hence, when you see a mango fruit, you will automatically know that its source is a mango tree.

In the same manner, when you see a genuine worshipper, the source of that worship is genuine dedication to God. Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

Moses was one of the most dedicated persons in Scripture. Apart from being a prophet, he was also a singer, a worshipper and a song writer. He was so brutally dedicated to God that he was ready to go to hell if God did not save the children of Israel (Exodus 32:32).

How Do You Recognize A Real Worshipper?

1. A real worshipper places God above all. Ordinary people place self above God.
2. He esteems the Word of God as the final authority in all things. Ordinary people argue with the Word of God, but for genuine worshippers, the Word of God is final.
3. He exists under Divine instructions.
4. He exists with a stewardship mentality. It makes it easy for him to relinquish anything to God at any time.

Remember this: Out of the depth of dedication comes unusual worship.

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Ask God to grant you the grace to be totally dedicated to Him.
2. Let the schedule of your life revolve around the schedule of God.

PRAYER: O LORD, I renew my dedication to You. LORD, help me to live totally for You in Jesus’ Name.

AMAZING FACT: Your body has enough Iron in it to make a metal nail of about three inches long.

TODAY IN HISTORY - 05/07/1865: In the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine established the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE:  DEDICATION AND WORSHIP.

QUOTE: The proof of service is not in title but in task. It is not in position but in action. Culled from SERVICE, YOUR UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST by Dr Becky Enenche

DAILY READING: 1 Chronicles 1:1 to 2:17, Acts 23:11 to 35, Psalm 3:1 to 8, Proverbs 18:14 to 15

The Seed of Destiny Devotional was written by Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor Dunamis International Gospel Centre.

Danger of Pride - Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Danger of Pride 
Welcome to Daily Manna Devotional written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi.
Read, Meditate and get blessed.
Today, July 5, 2016

Text: Obadiah 1-9

Key Verse: 
"Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD" (Obadiah 4).

John R. W. Stott, who made great impact for Christ in the twentieth century, considered pride as the greatest enemy of the human race. His succinct statement about pride goes straight to the heart of what the Bible teaches about the deadly root of sin and sorrow. Our text, today, amplifies it. God's anger against Edom was specific.

The Edomites were proud of their great wealth, which they obtained from trading, iron and copper mining. They also trusted in the natural protection provided by the clefts of the rock. Their pride led them to believe that they would never be conquered.

Though from human point of view, Edom was almost impregnable. Yet, it was not inaccessible to God. Obadiah's vision was therefore Judah's confidence that Edom would ultimately be destroyed. For Judah, God would not allow the forces of evil to triumph over His people. Curiously, there are those who view pride as a virtue.

They hardly believe that pride is both deceptive and damning. Those who are guilty of pride put down much confidence in their ability and so-called wisdom only to discover that this mindset is limited and myopic afterall. The proud never gets far; their over-bloated impression always turn out to be their waterloo.

Pride can lead to serious consequences. It can strain your relationship with God and cause His wrath to be unleashed. Pride led to Lucifer's demotion. It is often the undoing of many believers who repose much confidence in themselves than in Christ. Do you have any measure of pride in you however minute? Endeavour to uproot it from your life lest it transforms you an enemy of God. "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble".

Thought for the day: Pride is self-destruction.

Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Kings 11-13

Power in the Holy Ghost - Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Power in the Holy Ghost 
Today, Tuesday 5, July 2016]
Welcome to Open Heavens Daily Devotional written by Pastor E.A Adeboye, general Overseer, The redeemed Christian Church of God

Memorise: 
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. – Acts 1:8

Read: Acts 4:31-33 (KJV)

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Bible in One Year: Acts 24:22-26:32, Song of Solomon 7:11-8:7

MESSAGE:
The only genuine source of power for children of God is the Holy Ghost. Any other means is not only a counterfeit but also counterproductive. When Jesus Christ was going to be with His Father, He told His disciples that they should stay back in Jerusalem until the promise of the Father came, only then would they have the power to go out and do the assignment that He had earlier given to them. It is unfortunate that many so-called children of God are gambling with their lives by engaging in the work of the ministry without adequate spiritual preparation.

“31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. ” - Acts 4:31, 33

There are lots of blessings which accrue from receiving the power of the Holy Ghost. For example, the Bible says we do not know how to pray but the Holy Spirit helps our inadequacy and with great groaning, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us (Romans 8:26). In other words, when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, prayer will not be a difficult task for us. When we are endued with the power of the Holy Ghost, we become unstoppable by our detractors and their threats will not have any effect on our lives. The disciples of old, after they had been threatened by the Jewish leaders in Acts chapter 4, prayed in the Holy Ghost and became so bold that they preached the Word of God in the streets without fear.

“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” - Ephesians 1:13

To be endued in the Holy Spirit, however, your salvation must be genuine. Without genuine salvation, you are prone to have a counterfeit Holy Spirit baptism and in turn, counterfeit power which will lead to a vexation of your spirit. This will not be your portion in Jesus’ name. Then, you must live holy and make up your mind to become obedient to the Word of God. You must abstain from whatever will grieve the Holy Spirit.

“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” - Ephesians 4:30

You grieve the Holy Spirit when you blaspheme Him or touch unclean things. You must be separated unto God (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). I pray that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon a reader of this devotional today in Jesus’ name.

Action Point: Father, send your promise of the Holy Spirit to me afresh today and don’t let me grieve Him as He comes upon me in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer of Decrees - Open Heavens Devotional written by Pastor E. A Adeboye

Prayer of Decrees 
Welcome to yet another ever refreshing Open Heavens Devotional written by Pastor E. A Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God
Today, Monday 4, July 2016

Memorise: 
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. – Mark 11:23

Read: Zechariah 4:6-9 (KJV)

6 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, saith the LORD of hosts.

7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.

8 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.

Bible in One Year: Acts 22:22-24:21, Song of Solomon 6:10-7:10

MESSAGE:
Prayers are of different types and they are also in categories. Today, we shall discuss the prayer of decrees. There is a level you get to in spiritual warfare that prayers of supplication or intercession may prove inadequate. Our Lord Jesus Christ in our memory verse for today assures us that whatever we command shall obey us. In Mark 11:24 He said:

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

A prayer of decree is a prayer that creates; it does not take “No” for an answer. At times, such prayers do not sound like prayers; yet they are prayers that come in the form of prophecy. More often, only those in an intimate walk with God engage effectively in prayers of decrees. The Bible says;

“Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.” - Isaiah 45:11

A classic example of a prayer of decree is found in Ezekiel chapter 37. The prophet was moved by the Spirit of the Living God to prophesy to dry bones in a valley. He Prophesied in the Name of the Lord and there was a miracle of restoration of life. I decree that every mountain threatening the fullness of your joy is removed now in Jesus’ name. According to our memory verse, when we tell a mountain to be removed, and be cast into the sea, it shall come to pass. A couple trusting God for the fruit of the womb came to me years ago for prayers, and after they had the assurance that their prayers had been answered, an argument ensued on whether the expected baby should be a boy or a girl. So, I intervened by decreeing that in order to settle the argument permanently, the expected miracle babies should come as a set of twins, a boy and a girl. They keyed into this prayer of decree and as the Almighty would have it, in nine months time; the couple had twins – a boy and a girl. I decree to someone using this devotional; your expected miracle shall come this season in Jesus’ name.

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” - John 15:16

For us to effectively engage in prayers of decree, we must live in holiness and perfect obedience to the Word of God. Jesus Christ said:

“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” - John 15:7

Prayer Point: 
My Father in Heaven, I decree according to your Word, every mountain threatening my destiny is removed now in Jesus’ name.

Confrontation Can Be Loving by Joyce Meyer

Confrontation Can Be Loving 
Welcome to Joyce Meyer's Daily Devotional
Today, July 4, 2016

If your brother wrongs you, go and show him his fault, between you and him privately. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. - Matthew 18:15

When Dave and I got married, I was a nightmare to get along with. I just wanted to stay in control because I thought that was the only way I could keep from being hurt. Plus I have a pretty aggressive personality to begin with, so that combined with a lot of dysfunction in my background did not make me a very nice woman.

Dave, on the other hand, is a real peace-lover and very easy to get along with. For a lot of years, he went about being happy and didn't really say too much to me while I acted badly. I believe God gave him extra patience with me because He knew the hurt I had in my life. Sometimes God calls us to put up with some things for a while, while we are praying and waiting on Him. To be honest, if Dave had confronted me in the first month we were married I would have just left him because I didn't know any better. So there was a purpose in God not asking him to confront me right away. But you need to confront when God tells you to.

After a few years, God showed Dave it was time to confront me. Dave explained to me, “God has dealt with me that I can no longer let you get by with talking to me the way you do and acting the way you do. You're not going to get everything your way, and things must change.” And they did. It took time, but little by little, I changed.

I was very angry when Dave confronted me. But by then I was loved by Jesus enough and I knew enough of His Word to know that Dave was right—I knew that my behavior was wrong—but if he would have never confronted me, even though I knew that it was wrong, I don't know if I would have ever changed. So sometimes you are not doing somebody else a favor by not confronting them. It was the right thing for Dave to do for me. And even though I didn't like it and I got mad, Dave was right to listen to God. And we are doing the work we do today because of it.

Trust in Him: Confrontation is usually not easy for the one doing the confronting, or the one being confronted, but it is an important part of spiritual growth. Follow God's lead and confront when He shows you it is time, and do it in love!