Topic: He Is Preparing You! [Our Daily Manna ODM Thursday, March 15th, 2018]
Basic Scripture: Psalm 18:29-49
Max Aikten, a twentieth century Philosopher, wrote, that: “Nations have passed away and left no traces, and history gives the naked cause of it –one single simple reason in all cases: they fell because their peoples were not fit”. The focus of the Holy Spirit in today’s devotional is the last line of the power: “They fell because their peoples were not fit”. Being fit is God’s major plan for you! Know that WHAT COMES EASY WON’T LAST; WHAT LASTS WON’T COME EASY!
God does not give you the people you want. He gives you the people you need; to help, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you the person you were created to be! Wow! What a God! ALL THE THINGS THAT HURT YOU ACTUALLY TEACH YOU! God prepared David to kill Goliath through the battles he fought with lions and bears in the forest! Moses was prepared through many years of exile and humiliation. The analysis below will help:
First 40 years of Moses’ life – He thought he was somebody (Exodus 2:11-12) 2nd 40 years of Moses’ life – He discovered he was nobody (Exodus 2:13-22). 3rd and last 40 years of Moses’ life – He discovered what God could do with a nobody (Exodus 3-Exodus 4). Footballers train! Boxers train! Champions train God is also training you seriously for something special! Sometimes the training is rigorous and hard because the assignment is special! Oh, I nearly committed suicide before I discovered this devotional assignment!
Somebody using today’s devotional is also being prepared through mysterious tough times! The Lord says you are a star and your destiny will shine but He will not use unfit soldiers in battle, so He prepared you by various means: trials, daily personal and disciplined Bible study/ prayers, reading well informed books, etc. Psalm 18:32 says: “It is God that girdeth me with strength ……..” Vs. 34 says “He teacheth (prepares) my hands to war…..”
Refuse to complain! Preparation sometimes seems long and sometimes, you are unseen, unheard and not recognized. Sometimes, it could be the silent period when nothing dramatic is happening in your life and ministry. But refuse to quit! God is working! You will have stories of victory to tell, because behind every champion there is a story. Never forget: “They fell because their peoples were not fit.” You will not fail! You will be fit! This is your year! Amen!
Prayer Points: Take Song 5: When the roll………
1. I shall prepare myself. God shall prepare me. I refuse to be unfit for the battles of life. I am a champion.
2. I shall not quit. Ask for grace today (You could fast today). Fasting in a spiritual training tool.
3. Lord, break me, mould me and use me in 2018!
4. Pray about today SERIOUSLY now. See pages 7-9 daily prayers.
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By Bishop (Dr) Chris E. Kwakpovwe (Cek)
Publisher/Writer Of ODM And
Rev (Mrs) Flora E. Kwakpovwe (Fek)
Co-Publisher/Writer Of ODM.
