*DAILY DEW 6/DECEMBER/2024* *Those Who Embraced His Instructions* (4) _Key Bible Text:_ *"For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation."* (2 Corinthians 1:5-6 (KJV)) _Bible Insight_ Speaking of sufferings associated with the preaching of the Gospel, it will be good to take a closer look at these:- 1. *Beating and imprisonment in Philippi* (Acts 16:16-40): Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned for casting out a demon from a slave girl. Despite their sufferings, they sang hymns and prayed, leading to the conversion of the jailer. More suffering brought about more souls being saved. How we man up or stand strong in the face the suffering for Christ makes the whole difference. 2. *Stoning in Lystra* (Acts 14:19-20): Paul was stoned by a mob in Lystra and left for dead. However, he survived and continued to preach the Gospel. But not too fast. Stephen was stoned and death was permitted by God to take him. Acts 7:58-60 (KJV) And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. 3. *Whipping and imprisonment in Jerusalem* (Acts 21:27-36, 22:22-29): Paul was arrested and whipped by the Roman authorities in Jerusalem. He was later imprisoned for two years. These were sufferings caused by their faith in Christ and the preaching of the Gospel of Christ. _MEDITATION:_ *And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.* ( 2 Corinthians 1:7 (KJV)) *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *TO REGISTER FOR #HTP2024* https://bit.ly/REGISTER-4-HTP2024-OUTREACH *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 4/DECEMBER/2024* *Those Who Embraced His Instructions* (2) _Key Bible Text:_ *"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."* Romans 1:16 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ If excuses would ever do, one man that can be excused for not preaching the Gospel should be Paul. Before his conversion he had done much damage to the Gospel notoriously. He had jailed and punished Christians for the sole reason that they were Christ believing, Christ preaching believers. If excuses would look good and acceptable for anyone, it should be Paul. He could have said something like, "I was ashamed of the Gospel due to my past life even though it is the power of God unto salvation." Did Paul ever say such a thing? Never! Instead he did the direct opposite. He said repeatedly: "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for by what other means can men be saved?" What's your excuse for not preaching the Gospel again? You're shy? Speak louder! You're are not bold enough? I can't hear you! You're what?... Say again? ... _MEDITATION:_ *Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God* (2 Timothy 1:8 (KJV) *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *TO REGISTER FOR #HTP2024* https://bit.ly/REGISTER-4-HTP2024-OUTREACH *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 3/DECEMBER/2024* *Those Who Embraced His Instructions* _Key Bible Text:_ *"So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen."* Mark 16:19-20 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ One person who obeys God's word, renders the entire excuses of those who do not to no effect. No wonder 2 Corinthians 10:6 says the punishment of disobedience is ripe when obedience is fulfilled. The disciples who later became apostles & other disciples went forth to preach everywhere. They did not allow any form of excuse to deter them from preaching the Gospel. What's your excuse for not preaching the Gospel? For every time someone obeys Jesus' command to preach the Gospel, your excuses are further rendered invalid. God did not call us to preach alone. He actually gave us what it takes to preach-- the boldness, the utterance, the power, etc. We have no excuses and even if we think we do, our excuses are unjustifiable. _MEDITATION:_ *Place your excuses for not preaching the Gospel side by side with all that Christ has done for you, beginning from his death on the cross. Then judge yourself by yourself, are your excuses tenable? Are your excuses valid? Do you think God will accept your excuses on the last day?* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *TO REGISTER FOR #HTP2024* https://bit.ly/REGISTER-4-HTP2024-OUTREACH *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 2/DECEMBER/2024* *It is still His Final Instructions* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."* Luke 24:46-47 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ As the year runs out, businesses and individuals are forced to check their records and reports to see how they have fared in the year. It is not just a custom. It is a practice rooted in wisdom. When this is done properly, you get the benefit of hindsight, insight and foresight of how to run the succeeding year better. In like manner, at the close of his ministry on earth as a man, Jesus gave a final instruction that summed up the essence of His work on earth. These instructions when carried out give meaning to the purpose of the birth, suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. As we close the year, take a critical look at this all important instruction- "that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations". How much of it have you carried out this year? _MEDITATION:_ *IF the great commission means so much to the Lord, then it must mean so much to you as well. Otherwise, what kind of a Jesus follower are you?* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *TO REGISTER FOR #HTP2024* https://bit.ly/REGISTER-4-HTP2024-OUTREACH *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 1/DECEMBER/2024* *FLOURISH -- IT IS A NEW MONTH* _Key Bible Text:_ *"The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish."* Proverbs 14:11 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ FLOURISH-- it is a new month! Flourish-- as you take stocks of God's goodness over the past months! Flourish-- as you bring to mind all the turns and twists that nearly did you in but God made a way of escape! Flourish -- as you remember how good God has been to your loved ones; at least no calls for emergency family contribution for a SOS call from or for a loved one or family member! Flourish-- as you remember the many times God has forgiven all your sins and stubborness. Flourish-- as we enter the beginning of the ending of the year, promising the beginning of a new year! Flourish-- as you make a commitment to reciprocate God's faithfulness by standing in obedience to His word. _MEDITATION:_ *You shall flourish in the new month and the end of the year in Jesus name. Amen* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 30/NOVEMBER/2024* *Protecting Your Heart* _Key Bible Text:_ *"The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy."* Proverbs 14:10 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ It is your duty to protect your heart. You must understand what breaks your heart and what gives you peace. Don't keep your struggles to yourself. Share it with people that can help make it easier to cope or deal with. Just because it is you that know what you're struggling with does not mean you can't share with those who maybe able to help or at least lend a listening ear. Don't keep your emotions too bottled up to the point that you become bitter and lonely. Share your struggles but also share your joy with those that you can count on to keep it safe. The heart is designed to share so that it can be in a better shape. _MEDITATION:_ *What struggles have you been dealing with in the year so far? How did you handle them?* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 29/NOVEMBER/2024* *Don't Make Light of What God Hates* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."* Proverbs 14:9 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ Those who take pleasure in those who delight in sin and evil, are not different from those who actually commit evil. They are one and the same. God does not take lightly of anything sinful. Think of sin. It was sin that sent Jesus coming down to suffer and free us from its evil clutches. Now imagine having fun over sinful conducts? Is that not evil and wicked? How can we make light of what God sent Jesus to die because of? How can we take pleasure making jokes over what cost Jesus' death and pains? _MEDITATION:_ *When next you are tempted to laugh over evil, remember Jesus had to die for it!* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 28/NOVEMBER/2024* *To Gain Understanding* _Key Bible Text:_ *"The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit."* Proverbs 14:8 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ And God said to Solomon, "Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king..." But God did not stop there. He said... "Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like." Whenever you seek wisdom and understanding, you gain even much more, including riches, wealth and honour. Prudent people cultivate a passionate desire to gain knowledge, wisdom and understanding. They are not looking for ways to cut corners or ways to deceitfully gain the things they need/want. Prudence desires to acquire the knowledge and understanding of the rudiments, the principles, the ways things work and should work, that they may apply it. _MEDITATION:_ *Become more prudent. Seek to understand and know how things work out. Be knowledge driven!* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 27/NOVEMBER/2024* *Be Knowledge Driven* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge."* Proverbs 14:7 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ Be sensitive to positive knowledge! Go where there is positive value adding knowledge. Leave where there is little or no knowledge. Knowledge gives you knowing edge. Don't waste precious time listening go stuffs, people or social media contents that only get you laughing & talking without actually adding a 'knowing edge' to your life. Be so knowledge driven that it affects how you spend your time; what you read & when you read; who you relate with & how you relate with people; who you keep as friends; where & how you worship, etc. _MEDITATION:_ *Knowledge applied gives you a knowing edge in life!* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_NOVEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....

*DAILY DEW 26/NOVEMBER/2024* *A Scorner* _Key Bible Text:_ *"A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.* Proverbs 14:6 (KJV) _Bible Insight_ He asked scornfully, even if God will make windows in the heavens, how will the economy change overnight? How can the cost of living come down? His scornful disposition and unbelief, deprived him of the blessings even when the changes finally occurred. A scornful mind has the following characteristics: 1. *Disdainful attitude* 2. *Critical and judgmental* 3. *Lack of empathy* 4. *Sarcastic and mocking* 5. *Resistant to feedback* 6. *Tendency to generalize* 7. *Inclination to blame* 8. *Narrow and inflexible thinking* 9. *Emotional reactivity* 10. *Difficulty in forming healthy relationships* Keep in mind that everyone can exhibit scornful tendencies at times, but a scornful mind is characterized by a pervasive and consistent pattern of behavior. _MEDITATION:_ *Scorners lack wisdom and struggle to gain fresh insights. Examine yourself and be intentional about not sliding into a scornful mindset!* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_NOVEMBER,2024* ❤ *FB Link* https://www.facebook.com/david.joshua.7923?mibextid=ZbWKwL *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.....