*DAILY SHOWER January 9, 2022 Devotion and declarations*
Prayer before the Word:
_I thank you, O Jesus, for the gifts of life and health You bestowed unto me today. I pray for Your Divine direction and guidance as I meditate on Your word today, Amen_ .
*TODAY’S THEME: A guide to a prosperous discipleship*
TEXT: Acts 18:24-28
"[24]Meanwhile, there was a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, who came to Ephesus. He was a cultured and eloquent man, well versed and mighty in the Scriptures.
[25]He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and burning with spiritual zeal, he spoke and taught diligently and accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he was acquainted only with the baptism of John.
[26]He began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.
[27]And when [Apollos] wished to cross to Achaia (most of Greece), the brethren wrote to the disciples there, urging and encouraging them to accept and welcome him heartily. When he arrived, he proved a great help to those who through grace (God's unmerited favor and mercy) had believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Christ as Lord and Savior).
[28]For with great power he refuted the Jews in public [discussions], showing and proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah)."
*SHOWER:*
United we stand, divided we fall, is a popular saying which underscores the importance of unity of purpose. It's also believed that a bunch of broom sweeps far better than a stick. The Bible tells us to make a disciple of all nations. Today's Word is reminding us of the need to unite with other brethren in the race to win more souls for Christ. It's painful that some brethren prefer to talk down or castigate other people, ministries or businesses even when they are in the best positions to correct or pave way for them to do exploit. People often engage on this unholy act due to differences in denomination, religion, groups, neighourhood, etc. This is not supposed to be seen among the brethren. We saw how the brethren provided various assistance to Apollos after discovering his knowledge of the Word. In the world of politics, for instance, people who have more politically positioned friends tend to grow and advance higher than others with none. In the business sector, especially among the Igbo of South East Nigeria, the more apprentors or business associates you trained or empowered, the higher you will go or advance your course. If our target is actually heaven, we must strive to assist our brothers, sisters or neighbours to receive Jesus, be grounded in the word and propagate the word accordingly by always calling them to order kindly, when they are going astray, offering necessary corrections, etc.
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
Oh God, I thank you for a day like this. I am sorry for always deviating from your plans for me through my sinful nature. Please, help me to be a hearer and doer of your word. I pray in Jesus name, Amen!
*1. Today, the Grace of God is upon me. His mercy shall make way for me. I shall grow from strength to strenght, Grace to Grace.*
*2. By the reason of His command that I should go to the world and make the disciple of all nations, I hereby receive the anointing for exploit in all good things I do.*
*3. I have become an instrument to propagate the words and works of God everywhere. Therefore, everyone I meet must bless me. I shall also be a blessing to others.*
*4. Today, God will favour me mightly. My business, ministries, home and community are favoured.*
*5. I shall not die but live to praise God because He has taken over everything around me. I make these declarations in Jesus name, Amen!*
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