The Kingdom of God II

Friday 2 November
READ: Matthew 28:18-20
MORE LESSON: Luke 19:11-27

Jesus came to the earth to reconcile man back to God and to grant us access to the kingdom of God. When He was done with His assignment, He returned to Heaven and left us with a promise, ...I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also: Jn. 14: 2-3. One may ask, “Why did Jesus not take His disciples along immediately? Or why is it that we are not taken to Heaven the moment we give our lives to Christ?” The answer is quite simple.
Just as we have duties and responsibilities in other kingdoms, citizens of the kingdom of God have duties and obligations that they must perform. Every citizen of the Kingdom is an ambassador anywhere he/she is found. We have a mandate that we must carry out as stated in our text, And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen: Verses 18-20.
We have been given the authority that we need to fulfil the mandate. Jesus expects that just as we have been saved, we should in turn direct others to Him who is the way, the truth and the life so that He can save and translate them from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. In whatever sphere of life you find yourself, be it in education, politics, media, entertainment etc. you have the responsibility of making disciples there. This is why we must not shy away from any sector that God is instructing us to join. God needs representatives in all spheres because, …The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever: Rev. 11:15. The kingdoms of this world must become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ and we are the agents that will make this happen. God is counting on you; will you disappoint Him?

Prayer/Action
* Give God thanks for the privilege of being a member of His kingdom.
* Ask for grace to perform your role in bringing others to His kingdom.
* Pray for the reign of God's kingdom in our nation.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Hallelujah, there shall be an eleventh-hour miracle this eleventh month and the difficult situations of 2018 shall crash, in the name of Jesus.

The Kingdom of God II

Friday 2 November
READ: Matthew 28:18-20
MORE LESSON: Luke 19:11-27

Jesus came to the earth to reconcile man back to God and to grant us access to the kingdom of God. When He was done with His assignment, He returned to Heaven and left us with a promise, ...I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also: Jn. 14: 2-3. One may ask, “Why did Jesus not take His disciples along immediately? Or why is it that we are not taken to Heaven the moment we give our lives to Christ?” The answer is quite simple.
Just as we have duties and responsibilities in other kingdoms, citizens of the kingdom of God have duties and obligations that they must perform. Every citizen of the Kingdom is an ambassador anywhere he/she is found. We have a mandate that we must carry out as stated in our text, And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen: Verses 18-20.
We have been given the authority that we need to fulfil the mandate. Jesus expects that just as we have been saved, we should in turn direct others to Him who is the way, the truth and the life so that He can save and translate them from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. In whatever sphere of life you find yourself, be it in education, politics, media, entertainment etc. you have the responsibility of making disciples there. This is why we must not shy away from any sector that God is instructing us to join. God needs representatives in all spheres because, …The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever: Rev. 11:15. The kingdoms of this world must become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ and we are the agents that will make this happen. God is counting on you; will you disappoint Him?

Prayer/Action
* Give God thanks for the privilege of being a member of His kingdom.
* Ask for grace to perform your role in bringing others to His kingdom.
* Pray for the reign of God's kingdom in our nation.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Hallelujah, there shall be an eleventh-hour miracle this eleventh month and the difficult situations of 2018 shall crash, in the name of Jesus.

Power of Process

Saturday 3 November
READ: II Kings 6:1-7
MORE LESSON: Hebrews 10:35-39

Between a problem and solution lies the period known as process. In other words, a process is the period of time between a prophecy or problem and its fulfilment or solution. The process in any situation is very important because whatever happens during this period determines the eventual outcome of that situation. What you do while you wait for the manifestation of what God has said concerning you is very important because it determines what you get at the end. In the passage of today, the sons of the prophets were confronted by the problem of inadequate space and they voiced it to their master, ...As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small: Verse 1 (NLT). It is obvious they needed an enlargement, but between the problem of limited space and the enlargement they desired was a period called process and it was pivotal to determining whether they would reach their target or not. Let's see what they did.
1. The first step they took was that they realised there was a problem. It is only when you recognise the challenge you have that you can begin to seek solution. Therefore, identify what your problem is and set out to get it solved. There is a common saying that the first step to recovery is discovery. So until you discover, you cannot recover. What the devil does often is to make problems appear natural and so we believe they are part of life; so we see nothing wrong with the situation. But the day God opens your eyes to what has been happening, your deliverance begins. Therefore, you must always pray for the light of God to shine on the darkness in your life.
2. Everyone contributed his quota to ensure the problem was solved. Whoever desires to move from small to big must be ready to learn from others. Don't conclude you don't need anyone's idea. Don't despise anyone because you may be amazed to discover that the solution lies with someone you least expect.
3. In an attempt to expand, they encountered a problem; the axe head fell into water and as long as it was in the water the dream could not be realised. Sometimes, in an attempt to find solution to a problem, you encounter other problems but you must never give up because those other problems are only distractions to hinder you from achieving your aim. You deal with a problem by finding an idea and implementing it. However, the process of implementation may bring developmental problems but you must not shut down because you encounter a problem.
As you set out to find solution to your problem, remember to keep an open mind to learn and do not give up in your pursuit. Victory is sure if you faint not. Receive the grace not to faint, in the name of Jesus.

Prayer/Action
* Pray that whatever you go through in life will make you better.
* Ask God for strength to pursue your goals and not give up in the face of challenges.
* Pray that the divine purpose for your life will come true in every process you go through.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: November shall be greater than January to October for the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this, in the mighty name of Jesus.

One Body in Christ

Sunday 4 November
READ: I Corinthians 12:12-31
MORE LESSON: Ephesians 4:13-16

God arranged for the church to run smoothly and orderly. Everybody knows when to do what. For example, God has kept different offices in the church and specific officers to man these offices and ensure the smooth running of them. He has put some people in the ministry of help. Their job is that God has given them the grace to assist people in times of need, and encourage the Body. Most times they have the responsibility of rehabilitating those who have been imprisoned and engraft them back into the society, encouraging those facing persecution, binding up the broken hearted and ensuring their total healing etc. Those in the ministry of intercession stand in the gap for the Body. There are also ministerial offices like the apostle, prophet, pastor, evangelist and teacher.
God ensures that there is order and hierarchy in the Body so that all things will run smoothly. This means that every member of the Body is important because it is the corporate operation of these parts that ensures the total health and efficiency of the Body. At the same time, the Body cannot be made of one part, because it may not be able to supply the services of the missing parts.
Therefore, every member of the Body must be proud of his/her position, be effective and consistent in their assignment. However, the problem with the church today is that most people are not proud of what God has called them to do. They feel they deserve the position of the pastor or deacon etc., whereas God called them to be a children teacher. The truth is that everyone is at his or her best in their assignment where God has placed them. For instance, the natural habitat of fish is water. If for any reason the fish begins to feel it deserves to live on land like the lion, it will live all its life struggling. Some people are struggling today not because they are not intelligent but because they have left their calling or purpose and are trying to be like others. The easiest thing in life is to be you. Don't spend your precious life trying to be like someone. Be who God wants you to be.
In addition, God will reward everyone according to their obedience to what He asks them to do. It is only those who are faithful to what God has called them to do that will receive reward. Don't live your life doing another man's work. Find out what God will have you do and be committed to it.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God to help you discover your role in the body of Christ.
* Pray that you will find grace to perform your role.
* Pray that God will find you faithful in what He called you to do.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Mighty God, thank You for going ahead of us into 2018. The remaining journey of the year shall be more glorious than the beginning, in the name of Jesus