DAILY SHOWER October 8, 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: Are you a Light of the world?
Text: John 8: 12-19 (NIV)
"8:12. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
8:13. The Pharisees challenged him, "Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid."
8:14. Jesus answered, "Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.
8:15. You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one.
8:16. But if I do judge, my decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.
8:17. In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.
8:18. I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me."
8:19. Then they asked him, "Where is your father?" "You do not know me or my Father," Jesus replied. "If you knew me, you would know my Father also."
SHOWER (Reflection):
What happened when you lit a candle or switch on an electric bulb? If my guess is right, it shines; and chases away darkness. That's the function it was actually sent to achieve. Light is meant to show people the way, announce arrival of new things, uncover the hidden, etc. In our today's teaching, Jesus announced Himself as the light of the world, adding that whoever walks with or in Him will have light everlasting. Great! He came to save us, redeem us and reconcile us with God. That is what He expected us to live by or be all through. If you are not living by that, kindly have a rethink before is too late.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, make me the light that will shine in the world so that more souls shall be won for You in Jesus name, Amen.
2. O you wicked spirit of death following Ember month, my life is not available for you. The life of my family members who believe in Jesus are not also available for you this year. Therefore, I command you to die and be roasted by fire in Jesus name, Amen.
3. O God arise, by Your mercy and love, connect me to my destiny helpers, and promote me beyond expectations in Jesus name, Amen!!!