SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 10:38
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.
MORE LESSON: Matthew 25:14-30
14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Monday, 20 October
Memory Verse: 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. Acts 10:38
There is an anointing for doing good, an empowerment that God gives to a man and expects him to benefit himself and other people with. The anointing is for healing, progress, refuge, and goodness to the person who bears it and whoever encounters it. Anointing people with oil in church is not a religious ceremony because there is a promise that God will come to everyone after the anointing. If you are anointed, graced, and gifted by God to do anything, know that God expects it to benefit you and everyone around you. It is essential to recognise that the glory, anointing, and blessings God gives you are intended to impact lives positively. You should not accumulate materials solely for yourself and your family.
I want you to know that God likes profits. From the Bible texts we read, we know that when God invests, He expects profit. The Bible also affirms, But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal: 1 Corinthians 12:7. One way of making sure there is profit on God's gifting, talent, and anointing on your life is to put it to use for the good of others actively. You will also reap profits from it. The servants given five and two talents put them to use and made profits for the Master, and He is pleased with them and rewards them. By putting their talents to use, they profit themselves, profit the people that they offer services to, in addition to making profits for the Master. The servant who is given one talent goes ahead to hide it in order not to lose it. However, it is also of no use to humanity, to the Master, or himself. Therefore, the Master punishes him for not making a profit.
Many Christians have abandoned their businesses, careers, ministries, and lives because they believe God disapproves of profit. Some believers in business can buy something for N20 and sell it for N15, thinking that is holiness. That is being religious, not being spiritual. It is God's desire that you have extra input over your input. It is a good thing when you gain in life; for every input you make, you should receive what you put in and more in terms of profit. The investment of God in your life will not be a waste, in Jesus' name. I pray that you will be profitable to yourself, your family, the church, the world, and the Kingdom of God at large in all your lifetime.
Prayer/Action
* Pray for the anointing to do good at all time
* Ask the Lord for grace to be an addition to his kingdom through your life and in giving
* Pray wisdom for profit in your business and endeavours in life.
TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Wasters of destiny, over me and my family, catch fire now, in the powerful name of Jesus.
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