DAILY SHOWER February 16, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_God be praised. God be adored. God be honoured forever. Inspire me to study and apply Your words accordingly in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Executing impossible tasks at supposed impossible situations
Text: Philippians 1:12-18 (AMP Bible)
"Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation]. My imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ has become common knowledge throughout the whole praetorian (imperial) guard and to everyone else. Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances]. Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me]. The latter [preach Christ] out of love, because they know that I have been put here [by God on purpose] for the defense of the gospel; but the former preach Christ [insincerely] out of selfish ambition [just self-promotion], thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment. What then [does it matter]? So long as in every way, whether in pretense [for self-promotion] or in all honesty [to spread the truth], Christ is being preached; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice [later as well]."
*SHOWER:*
We are sometimes faced with difficult situations that can even make us to reject or forget God. But the truth remains that every situation exists with opportunities abd blessings. David found favour before God as a 'mere' shepherd. The exposure led him into conquering the Goliath, thereby becoming a king. Jonah, from belle of a fish, was forced to preach at Nineva. And many souls were won for God. What of Samson that killed more people at point of death? Today's text is an account of how Paul utilised his time of been in prison to preach the Gospel, and win more souls for Christ. What is that situation are you in that you cannot allow God to elevate you from for glorification of his name? Be wise and start now!!!
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
O God I honour You for feeding my soul and spirit this morning. Your Grace I need to practicalise them in Jesus name, Amen.
*1. I am in God's prison. Therefore, I will always discover and utilise every opportunity I found myself in.*
*2. God has empowered me to conquer every fear, problems and prospects before me.*
*3. I hereby decree and declare that I am a child of favour and grace of God. So, never again shall I struggle to succeed In Jesus name, Amen!*