*DAILY SHOWER January 26, 2022 Devotion and declarations*
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, I praise You for giving me an opportunity to behold a new day. Please arm me with Your word to do exploit today in Jesus name, Amen_
*TODAY’S THEME: Dining with friends and unfriendly friends*
Text: Matthew 26:21-28
"[21]And as they were eating, He said, Solemnly I say to you, one of you will betray Me!
[22]They were exceedingly pained and distressed and deeply hurt and sorrowful and began to say to Him one after another, Surely it cannot be I, Lord, can it?
[23]He replied, He who has [just] dipped his hand in the same dish with Me will betray Me!
[24]The Son of Man is going just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better (more profitable and wholesome) for that man if he had never been born!
[25]Judas, the betrayer, said, Surely it is not I, is it, Master? He said to him, You have stated [the fact].
[26]Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread and, praising God, gave thanks and asked Him to bless it to their use, and when He had broken it, He gave it to the disciples and said, Take, eat; this is My body.
[27]And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you;
[28]For this is My blood of the new covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
*SHOWER:*
It takes a courage for a man to confront another who appears to be harbouring evil against him. And even when a man tries doing that, it won't be to an extent of dining and winning with him. Some do that by openly declaring war against the supposed enemy. There are those who may resolve to keeping long distance and malice with such an 'evil' individual. But Our Lord Jesus Christ did not only reveal who His betrayal was (to be) but further shared His fresh and blood with Him. Just imagine that! This is a perfect example of love, forgiveness and humility. Unfortunately, Judas Iscariot, like most of us today, hate to take correction even when opportunity rings bell in our ear. Even though it was to fulfil the scripture, Jesus gave him an open check to seek forgiveness thereafter. But he never did. There are people like that among us who can even hearken up to kill you once they discover you're aware of their evil intention. I pray we don't see ourselves in this kind of ugly situation. Be at alert and prayerful so that devil won't use you to achieve it intention.
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
Oh God, I thank You again for speaking to me. I need Your grace to walk the learning in Christ Jesus, Amen!
*1. I am embodiment of Christ. I shall not be used for evil purpose.*
*2. Because Christ Jesus is in me, and I am shielded by Christ Jesus, any evil tongue or leg that will rise against me must die.*
*3. My betrayals shall be exposed day and night, and made to eat the fruit of their labour.*
*4. In my office, business and home, God will continuously frustrate those trying to be betray me.*
*5. By the reason of fresh and blood of Jesus Christ that giveth life everlasting, I hereby decree and declare miracle, healing and open door unto myself, my family and society today in Jesus name, Amen!*
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