DAILY SHOWER March 25, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_O God, I come before You with Thanksgiving for a new life You added unto me. Open my eyes to learn more reasons to remain submissive to You in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: I know my own
Text: John 10:11-18 (AMP Bible)
" I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His [own] life for the sheep. But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The man runs because he is a hired hand [who serves only for wages] and is not concerned about the [safety of the] sheep. I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]— even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep. I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life so that I may take it back. No one takes it away from Me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I am authorized and have power to lay it down and to give it up, and I am authorized and have power to take it back. This command I have received from My Father.”
*SHOWER:*
When you own something do anyone has to tell you that you own it before you start using it? Do you need permission from anyone to take your bathe, wash or drive your car? Again, when you own something the thing will definitely know that you own it. That is why when you slot your key into your car door or engine, it responds affirmatively. Anything you own in life that you require permission to use, promote or demote or force to is definitely not yours. That is one thing you must learn from today's word. It is either you are deceiving yourself or yourself is deceiving you. Our Lord Jesus Christ is making it clear to us today. He says "I am good shepherd, and I know those who are my own" and His own know Him. So, you cannot pretend to be His own when you are not. He knows us because He created us. We know Him when we worship Him! And when you know Him as a good shepherd or your God would you necessary need a pastor or priest to remind you that what you're doing is sinful or not? If your answer is 'no' kindly stand your ground to do His will. You will see that He won't disappoint you because He came that we may be saved and enjoy life abundantly.
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
Everlasting Jesus, I thank You for enriching me today. May Your word bear fruits of life in me in Jesus name, Amen!
*1. Jesus Christ is a good shepherd. I am His flock. He knows me. I knew Him.*
*2. Therefore, everything about me is known to God Almighty. He will provide everything concerning me accordingly even before I request for them.*
*3. I hereby decree and declare myself as heavenly candidate and property because I will never lack since Knows me in Jesus name, Amen.*