DAILY SHOWER April 19 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: Certified God's vessel
Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-10 (NIV):
"3.1. Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.
3:2. Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
3:3. not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
3:4. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.
3:5. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)
3:6. He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
3:7. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.
3:8. Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
3:9. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
3:10. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons."
SHOWER (Reflection):
We are children of God by the reason of creation and living. Yes. He is a giver of life. A fish can't deny water. However, we cannot claim to love Him or serve Him when we don't keep to His commandments. Today's message warned on certain lifestyles ought not to be seen or mentioned among the brethren. You may think they are only for the pastors, reverends or church leaders. No! Everyone who believes that Jesus Christ is lord should strive to live such a holy life because our God is holy. You that is a Church leader; leading in any capacity, look at yourself to see if your life conforms to Christ or not. You can still adjust now or end in abyss because bible says the judgement will start from the pulpit, and some people may be told on the last day that "I never know you."
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, by the reason of Your salvation, order my footsteps that I may not fall but continue to go higher in Jesus name, Amen.
2. O God arise, pull down the devil strongholds tying down my life, in Jesus name , Amen.
3. By the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, I shall not return home today without locating my destiny helpers and good packages, Amen.