DAILY SHOWER October 18, 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: What does it require to bring people to God?
Text: Acts (NIV):
"15:12. The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
15:13. When they finished, James spoke up: "Brothers, listen to me.
15:14. Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a people for himself.
15:15. The words of the prophets are in agreement with this, as it is written:
15:16. 'After this I will return and rebuild David's fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,
15:17. that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things'
15:18. that have been known for ages.15:19. "It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.
15:20. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood.
15:21. For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath."
SHOWER (Reflection):
What does it require to bring people to God? This question is very necessary, especially those who see the church as a means to propagate their ideals, promote strange doctrines, etc. There is need for us to return to the main objective; salvation. A lot of people have turned the Church of God to their selfish ambitions... Do you know how many people you would have prevented from gaining their salvation because of your actions in the place of worship? Did you impose certain rules to your members? Think now and allow Christ to be head your Church for good!
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, have mercy on me. Kindly wipe and destroy whatever in me , outside me or around me that scares people from worshipping You in Jesus name, Amen.
2. O God, fight my battle for me. In the morning, afternoon and night, disgrace all the witches and wizards who have declared war against me. Set me free in Jesus name, Amen.
3. I am the light of God, the salt of nation, a city set on the hill. I cannot be hidden but shine forever in Jesus name, Amen!!!