*DAILY SHOWER February 2, 2022 Devotion and declarations*
Prayer before the Word:
_O God I worship you for making it possible for me to behold a new day. I seek Your mercy, the Grace to abide by Your words in Jesus name, Amen_
*TODAY’S THEME: The blessing of the middleman*
Text: Luke 2:25-29
"[25]Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
[26]And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
[27]And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law,
[28][Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said,
[29]And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word."
*SHOWER:*
In business, a middleman is the person who buys directly from the producer and sales to retailers and final consumers. He is a man who stands in the gap between the manufacturer and consumers. Simeon played that role according to our today's text. A middleman here is an intercessor or intermediary positioned by God to directly or indirectly communicate or relate with Him and others. We saw in the bible how the likes of Moses, Abraham, Debora and others played same roles for the Israelites. It was for the same purpose our Lord Jesus Christ came and died for our salvation. The scripture said that Simeon was righteous, devoted to things of God and patiently waiting for a consolation (answers to his prayers, liberation for Israelites, etc). And at last God answered his prayers! He became fulfilled, and immediately requested for a rest (death). Dearest, your family is in need of a middleman. Your street, community, state, country, continent, and the world at large are in dire need of middleman. There are trouble here and there, robbery, kidnapping, rape, injustice and so on. There are beggars, mentally deranged, orphans and the less privileged looking for consolers. God wants us to rise to the occasion to speak or provide for our people. You can do it. I can do it. Let's rise to seek God's hands of liberation!!!
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
Oh God, I give You praise for finding me worthy to stand before You today. I pray for Your power to be able to provide the needed leadership my people desire in Jesus name, Amen!
*1. February is the month to remember in my life. God make me a middleman in Your vineyard.*
*2. God has empowered me to empower and liberate my generation.*
*3. By His grace, I shall stand in the gap to intercede, give necessary help, speak up and do other things He empowers me to do!*
*4. This month of February is my month of deliverance from every foundational power and occultic kingdom.*
*5. I hereby decree and declare that by the power in the words of God and testimony, I shall succeed in all my good endeavours today and throughout this month in Jesus name I pray, Amen*
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