DAILY SHOWER October 15, 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: Do not be disturbed when abandoned
Text: Acts 13:43-52 (NIV):
"14:13. Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.
14:44. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard."
14:45. Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Rabbi!" and kissed him.
14:46. The men seized Jesus and arrested him.
14:47. Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
14:48. "Am I leading a rebellion," said Jesus, "that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
14:49. Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."
14:50. Then everyone deserted him and fled.
14:51. A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him,
14:52. he fled naked, leaving his garment behind."
SHOWER (Reflection):
When our Lord Jesus Christ was condemned to be crucified by the Jews, some of his disciples fled the scene. But that did not make Him turn away from fulfilling His purpose on earth. There are some persons who would have cashed on the opportunity to withdraw angrily because it was a sign that the people He was dying for did not worth it! However, He persevered. What does it portend to us? It shows that we must never loose hope or stop doing good things because of persecution. God who created us for that will surely help us to finish strong and enjoy the glory at the end in Jesus name, Amen.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, anoint me for greatness, empower me to keep doing good even when the world is persecuting me so that I can win the crown at last in Jesus name, Amen.
2. O God I tap from Your grace for excellence. As I move out today, favour shall follow me so that I will return home a successful person in Jesus name, Amen.
3. Every Goliath of my father's house, my work place or where I live, I curse you today. The judgement of God is on you. You must fall down and die so that I will prosper in Jesus name, Amen!!!