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Thursday, November 15, 2108

Pastor Chris

WHO’S YOUR ROLE MODEL?
(Only Follow And Imitate Godly People)

TO THE BIBLE
Philippians 3:17 GNB
“Keep on imitating me, my friends. Pay attention to those who follow the right example that we have set for you.”

LET’S TALK

Today’s social media has become the norm for societal infotainment, with a lot of young people “liking,” “mentioning” and “following” others, perhaps due to a funny video, quote or meme shared. Some follow others after reading an inspirational article posted by them. As a young person, you’d probably want to pattern your life after one role model or another. There’s nothing wrong in having a role model, but you must let the Word of God guide you in choosing the right one. And our theme scripture today is so relevant in this regard.

Paul says, “Follow my example, and take note of those who are also living in the same way.” You’re supposed to pattern your life only after godly characters, not people who don’t know or recognise God. There’re so many famous people in the world who aren’t living to give God glory. They’re perceived to be successful, but their accomplishments don’t count before God. You ought not to pattern your life after such folks.

Meanwhile, there are others who pretend to be godly outwardly but aren’t committed to God inwardly. The Bible says to keep away from them also. In the subsequent verses to our theme scripture, we read: “For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things” (Philippians 3:18-19 NIV).

As you make your journey through life, observe carefully the lifestyle and ambitions of whoever you want to take as a role model.

GO DEEPER

1 Corinthians 4:15
For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
:16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

PRAY

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for enlightening me with your Word on the importance of choosing the right people to follow. I receive wisdom and function with understanding henceforth. I’m guided by your Word, to choose rightly and follow wisely.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 12:1-13, Jeremiah 31-32

TWO YEAR
John 12:12-19, 1 Chronicles 15

ACT
Re-examine your role models in the light of today’s lesson.

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Wednesday, November 14th

Pastor Chris

TAKE A STAND FOR CHRIST
(Be Strong In The Face Of Opposition)

TO THE BIBLE

2 Timothy 3:12 CEV
“Anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.”

LET’S TALK

When God sent Moses to Egypt to liberate the children of Israel, he faced great challenges in his mission. The Pharaoh himself resisted Moses and the magicians posed much difficulty in his way. But Moses stood his ground for God, and refused to be daunted by their ploys. God, on His part, also proved Himself strong and mighty through Moses in that period.

Every time you’re taking a stand for God, there’ll be opposition. Don’t you ever think it’s going to be easy! No, it won’t. Some people presume that since they’re honest and kind, everybody would love them and accept what they’re doing. But not so, fella! Just because you’re nice doesn’t mean your mission is going to be a smooth sailing one.

Perhaps you’ve decided to evangelise your neighbourhood or campus. Understand that persecution could come from different areas, and in various degrees. It may come from your family, friends, neighbours, fellow students, or even the authorities. They may just express dislike for you and your idea, sometimes without a clear reason. But always remember that God already spoke about this. So don’t be surprised when it happens. Just hold on to God’s Word, stand your ground for the Lord, and let the Holy Spirit be your help and guide.

GO DEEPER

Acts 20:22
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
:23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

SPEAK

I’m bold and undaunted in the face of opposition because the greater One lives in me. I hold firm to the Word of God, which is my light. I stand strong on Christ the solid rock. I’m unshakable. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 11:17-40, Jeremiah 29-30

TWO YEAR
John 12:1-11, 1 Chronicles 14

ACT
Meditate on the words of Psalm 27:1: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

Pastor Chris

A PRECIOUS AND VALUABLE JEWEL

(Nothing Is Too Good For You)

TO THE BIBLE
Romans 8:32
“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”

LET’S TALK

Have you ever sat down to think about how valuable you are by considering how much God had to sacrifice for your salvation? I have! I love the Message Translation of our theme Scripture; it says, “If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us?” (Romans 8:32 MSG).

God gave up His Son so that you may live. That means He takes you to be as important as Jesus is. You must let this knowledge remold your mindset and inspire your actions. As you do this, others may look at you and say “Don’t mind him, he carries himself too proudly. He thinks he’s important.” Well, don’t ever let their comments get at you. Say to yourself, and whoever cares to know: “I don’t only think I’m important, I know I’m important, because I’m a child of God.”

Some Christians don’t have results in their lives simply because they don’t know who they are. They must look into the Word to discover who they are in Christ; then they’ll be bold in their walk with God. Understand that nothing is too good for you. He already did the best for you. Nothing could be better than Jesus. When you talk to the Lord in prayer, wax bold and make your requests with the conviction that you’re being heard.

GO DEEPER

Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

SPEAK

God’s Word reveals that I’m God’s precious jewel. Therefore, I stand up tall. He paid so dearly for me because I’m special. I know my value. I’m a success. My future is bright. I’m making progress every day of my life. Nothing is too good for me.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 10:19-39, Jeremiah 23-25

TWO YEAR
John 11:35-46, 1 Chronicles 12

ACT
Write down your personal declarations based on what you’ve learnt today.

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Sunday, November 11 , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

CHRIST IS FOR REAL!

(Christianity Isn’t A Religion)

TO THE BIBLE
Acts 11:25-26 CEV
“Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul. He found Saul and brought him to Antioch, where they met with the church for a whole year and taught many of its people. There in Antioch the Lord’s followers were first called Christians.”

LET’S TALK

It’s interesting to know that the term “Christian” didn’t originate from the Church. Rather, it was some folks in Antioch who described the followers of Jesus Christ as Christians back in the days. This fact is essential to understanding why Christianity is regarded as a religion, and why Jesus is called a religious leader. But “Christianity” isn’t a religion, and Jesus is no religious leader.

As believers, we obviously share some semblances with some religious groups of the world. We believe in God and talk about Him; many religious groups also do the same. They gather to worship and pray the same way we do in church. These similarities have therefore caused a lot of people to misconstrue Christianity as another religion.

However, you have to understand the content of the Gospel to know what you’re into as a believer. Christianity isn’t a religion at all; it’s the pulsating life of God in a human being. Christianity is Christ alive in you; it’s a relationship. And just as your relationship with your earthly parents isn’t a religion, your relationship with God isn’t a religion. In Christianity, you have the divine life of God, and you’re in an everlasting fellowship with Him.

GO DEEPER

Colossians 1:27
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

SPEAK

I have the life of God in me; I’m not ordinary. Christ in me makes me insusceptible to failure, sickness or death. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I’ve been called into the fellowship of the God-kind.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 10:1-18, Jeremiah 19-22

TWO YEAR
John 11:24-34, 1 Chronicles 11

ACT
Meditate on the words of Colossians 1:27: “To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

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Saturday, November 10 , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

ONLY BELIEVE!
(Anything Is Possible If You Believe)

TO THE BIBLE: Hebrews 13:8 AMPC
“Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages).”

LET’S TALK
As a teenager, I was preaching at a crusade in the university campus one day, and suddenly a young man who had been suffering from a mental disorder had his mind restored. Many of the people present at that meeting had known him to be mentally ill, but now they were amazed as they saw him regain sanity.

When he was brought up the platform, I asked him what his name was, and he answered correctly. I went on to talk to him before the whole crowd, and he spoke intelligently. When the news of his healing went round Campus, many people rushed out of their hostels to attend the meeting.

Sometimes, a lot of people wonder why they don’t see such miracles all the time. The simple answer is: They don’t believe in the power of God. If they believe, they’ll surely experience such awesome manifestations of His divine power.

As our ministry continues to hold outreaches around the world, miracles, signs and wonders are wrought, and many souls are saved, by the power of the Holy Spirit. All these happen because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He hasn’t changed. If you believe in Him, you’ll experience the same supernatural flow of miracles in your life.

GO DEEPER
Matthew 9:28
And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”

Mark 5:36
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”

PRAY
Dear heavenly Father, I affirm that you’re the same yesterday, today and forever. And what you did in Bible days, you’re able to do in my day. I open my heart to your Word, and I yield to the awesome power of the Holy Spirit today. I have the miracle that I desire, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 9:11-28, Jeremiah 17-18

TWO YEAR
John 11:14-23, 1 Chronicles 10

ACT
Identify your need, and dare to believe God for a miracle today.

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Friday, November 9, 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

STAY COOL
(Use God’s Word To Deal With Anger)

TO THE BIBLE: James 1:19-20 GNB
“Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose.”

LET’S TALK
When the children of Israel clamoured for water on the wilderness a second time, God told Moses to speak to the rock and water would pour forth. But because Moses was angry at the stubbornness of the people, he struck the rock (against God’s instruction), not once but twice! Although water came out, God wasn’t pleased. And then He said to Moses, “You’ll not take the children of Israel into the Promised Land.” Moses was “fired” (read Numbers 20:8-12) and it was all because of anger. This was the meekest man on the face of the earth according to the Bible (Numbers 12:3). When he yielded to anger, however, it cost him his ministry.

Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath.” Not letting the sun go down on your wrath means if you’re angry with something, you deal with it right away, that same day. The Good News Bible version says, “If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day” (GNB). Never found yourself still angry about the same thing for a long period. It’s only a fool who allows fury to linger in his heart (Ecclesiastes 7:9); but you’re not a fool.

One of the fine qualities of God’s Word is its “practicability.” When you put Ephesians 4:26 to work, you’ll see the result. Understand that people would offend you one way or another, but never let anger make you do something you’ll regret. Rather, stay calm and let God’s Word take charge and bring out the best in you.

GO DEEPER
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.

SPEAK
I have the wisdom of God in me, causing me to do the right thing even when provoked. I exhibit self-control as a fruit of my recreated human spirit. I have a meek and quiet spirit, which is inestimable value in the sight of God. His love is shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Hallelujah!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 9:1-10, Jeremiah 15-16

TWO YEAR
John 11:1-13, 1 Chronicles 9

ACT
Memorise Proverbs 15:18: “Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments” (CEV).

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Thursday, November 8

Pastor Chris

YOU’RE A CHAMP!
(Only Winners Can Help Others Win)

TO THE BIBLE
Luke 22:31-32 NIV
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

LET’S TALK

Defeated people cannot help others win; only champions can! A champion isn’t someone who wins just so he can bask in the glory of his achievements. A true champion wins for others, and makes them successful as himself. If you’re born again, you’re already a success, and God wants you to manifest the seed of greatness He deposited inside you. You have no business being down as a child of God. If you’re down, you won’t be able to help those who’re already down. You’ve got to be up!

Our ministry, for example, continues to reach out to the downtrodden in different parts of the world; we’re feeding hungry people, building schools, giving out scholarships, providing pipe-borne water to poor communities, and engaging in several other socioeconomic developmental projects. We’re able to do all these simply because we’ve risen by the power of the Holy Spirit to a higher pedestal. If we were broke, we wouldn’t be able to make such remarkable impact in the world.

There’s still so much to be done, and the entire burden can’t be left to the government alone. What role are you going to play? If you look around and think: “Well, there’s nothing I can do…,” you won’t be able to make any difference. But if you say, “Lord, I want to help,” then He’ll show you what to do and how to do it. And you’ll become a champion, winning for others and making winners and champions out of them too.

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GO DEEPER

Genesis 12:2
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:

Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

SPEAK

I’m a champion for Jesus Christ. Not only am I a winner; I’m helping others to win. God has made me a success, and through the power of the Holy Spirit I’m making a positive difference in my world; strengthening the weak, encouraging the hopeless and giving people’s lives a meaning, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 8, Jeremiah 13-14

TWO YEAR
John 10:33-42, 1 Chronicles 8

ACT
Do something within your sphere of contact to put a smile on someone’s face.

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Wednesday, November 7

Pastor Chris

WE’RE ALL IN ONE SHIP

(Learn To Pray For Your Nation And Its Leaders)

TO THE BIBLE
Jeremiah 29:7 NIV
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

LET’S TALK

“I just can’t wait to escape from this country for good,” “Nothing works here!” “We’re far behind,” are some of the regular complaints made about our country today. A lot complain about the corruption, religious intolerance and other endemic vices in the society. But the only way the corruption and other vices can wane in any nation is when Christians rise to the challenge, and take up the responsibility of prayer and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Think about this: you’re on board a huge cruise ship, journeying somewhere on a pleasure voyage. If the captain and cabin crew members somehow get confused and announce that the ship had lost its bearing, everyone on board would be in trouble, right? This is because everyone trusted the captain to steer the ship in the right destination. That ship can be likened to the nation where you live, and the captain and crew members, the leaders. This shows how important your role is, therefore, to pray for the leaders of your country. They ought to be yielded to m God’s Spirit to guide them aright to steer the nation in the mdirection of His will and purpose, hence, their need for your prayers.

1 Timothy 2:1-4 tells us God’s desire for all men is to be saved; He wants His righteousness to rule the hearts of everyone and guide their thinking. This is the reason we must intercede for their hearts to be opened and receptive to the message of the Gospel.

You must pray that the Word of God will have free course, be glorified and have prevailing power in the lives of the leaders and citizens of your country. Remember, whatever happens in your country affects you directly or indirectly, so don’t put the fate of the country in the hands of others. Bear the responsibility as well.

GO DEEPER

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Psalms 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

PRAY

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity to impact my nation positively through prayer. I decree that there’s peace, progress and prosperity within her borders, as the leaders are guided by your wisdom and fortitude to do your will, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 7, Jeremiah 11-12

TWO YEAR
John 10:22-32, 1 Chronicles 7

ACT
Set some time aside today to pray for the country, and do this as often as possible.