DAILY SHOWER August 14, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, my King, my Your name be highly glorified for the gift of life. Forgive my trespasses. Please, show me Your way, and assist me to follow it to the end in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Be not a hypocrite
Text: Matthew 6:16-18 (NIV):
"6:16. When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
6:17. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
6:18. so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Fasting is a good venture. It is a spiritual exercise we engage on to draw closer to God. By it, people dine and wine with God. But you must be ready for it before you embark on it. It requires spiritual energy and sincerity of purpose. However, you can now see people who decorate or beautify themselves to show they are fasting. Bible says they are receiving their rewards on Earth...yes people will praise you when they discover it, whereas God will reward you when none knows that you are fasting. In other words, you don't run away from works or your official responsibilities to show people that you are fasting. So, He clarified in the book of Isaiah 58 too on what should be done or not.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, help me to fast and pray according to Your will in Jesus name, Amen.
2. Today is my day for spiritual and physical encounter with Jesus Christ. Therefore, I shall not go to Church and return in vain. All my problems and challenges of life must be solved as I step into the House of God, Amen.
3. My faith is uplifted in Christ Jesus. I have nothing good to loose this day and throughout this month. Favour shall I gain although in Jesus name, Amen!!!