DAILY SHOWER February 22, 2023 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, I thank You for yet another day. I magnify Your name because You are my God and all I have. Please, use me according to Your will and prosper me in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: The Obedience Shall rejoice
Text: Isaiah 1:18-27 (NIV):
"1:18. Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.
1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land;
1:20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
1:21 See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her--but now murderers!
1:22 Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.
1:23 Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow's case does not come before them.
1:24 Therefore the Lord, the LORD Almighty, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: "Ah, I will get relief from my foes and avenge myself on my enemies.
1:25 I will turn my hand against you; I will thoroughly purge away your dross and remove all your impurities.
1:26 I will restore your judges as in days of old, your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City."
1:27 Zion will be redeemed with justice, her penitent ones with righteousness."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Welcome to a new day, brethren. Is like today is specially dedicated to reach out to Nigerians as they walk to the poll. God, Almighty has assured us free, fair and violence elections. Election is a call for us to come back and reason together with God through our votes. We have prayed, we have fasted for four or eight years now, we have sought for His counselling too. We are left with no choice than to show ourselves approve before Him (God) by going to vote according to our conscience. Do not allow any politician to hoodwink you or influence you with money and some other gifts. Consider the programmes of actions presented by both political parties and candidates, you will see the best to chose for the National Assembly, Governors and the States Assembly. For the President, truth remains that the Labour Party's Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi stands a greater chance of changing the face of the country. Let's give another change a trial. Change is continuous, dynamic in nature and steady. You cannot progress when you continue doing things the same way. In verse 19 of today's reading, God promised us favour, open door, restoration and upliftment if we are willing to take the right path and obedience to His word. God will not disappoint you in every area of your lives in Jesus name, Amen.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, my father, as I go to vote on February 25th and March 11, nothing will prevent me from living up to Your expectations of me ... in Jesus name, Amen.
2. My father, my father, cage and destroy every spirit of violence and confusions targeted against me this season...in Jesus name, Amen.
3. O God arise and speak for me where I am not present, and favour me beyond reasonable doubt... Jesus name, Amen.