DAILY SHOWER December 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: Be ready to defend yourself
Text: Luke 21:5-14 (NIV):
"21:5. Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said,
21:6. "As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down."
21:7. "Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?"
21:8. He replied: "Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them.
21:9. When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."
21:10. Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
21:11. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
21:12. "But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.
21:13. This will result in your being witnesses to them.
21:14. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Defence is a mechanism by which person or people are expected to prove their worthiness or showcase evidence or surety of their action or cause they are fighting. But Jesus is talking about what will happen at last on the last day; when the trumpet will sound everyone is expected to tell God why he/she did this or that, including how they were able to carry-on the purposes by which they were created. Don't worry about fake prophets and prophesies but remain focused on living a purposeful life.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. By your power O God, I resist every satanic utterances and craftiness to make me empty in Jesus name I pray, Amen.
2. O God arise, send my destiny helpers to locate, honour and uplift me with good tidings in this Yuletide. In Jesus name, Amen.
3. Agenda of the wickedness over my life this season, I return you to your senders in Jesus name, Amen!!!