DAILY SHOWER December 2, 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: Now you are in Christ: what next?
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 (NIV):
"1:2. We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
1:3. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1:4. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1:5. because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.
1:6. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
1:7. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
1:8. The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,
1:9. for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1:10. and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead--Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath."
SHOWER (Reflection):
It is thing of joy to take decision to remain in Christ or not. And the best to it all is when you withstand your decision through sustainable behaviour, prayers and fellowship with the brethren. Today's teaching want to find out how far we have gone especially now the year is coming to an end. Can brethren, church members, neighbours, friends, etc. confess that you are truly what you preach, claim or assume to be? Is your behaviour at home, market, streets and so on? Reflect on this and take a stand. Our behavior and violations to our covenant with God could be the reason we are where we are today!
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, I push myself forward to serve and exalt You alone through my behaviour, character and otherwise in Jesus name, Amen.
2. By the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, I have overcome the evil foundation power from my father's house which had been pulling me down. In Jesus name, Amen.
3. O you month of December, I command you to open my doors of favour and let it remain open as ordered by God in Jesus name, Amen!!!