*DAILY DEW 9/MAY/2023* *CALLED UNTO ETERNAL INHERITANCE* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance."* (Hebrews 9:15 (KJV) ) _Bible Insight:_ Jesus died to enable us receive the promise of eternal inheritance. This is one of the whys of our calling. This eternal inheritance begins with eternal life. It is worth more than gold. It the very essence of our Christianity. Aside this, there is nothing more spectacular about our faith. Thus, Paul cautions Timothy, and by extension, everyone who is to become an ardent believer and follower of Jesus:- *"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."* (1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV)) We must be conscious that we need not pay a price to be called of God, save by grace and our believing in Christ. However, haven been called, we are mandated to "lay hold on eternal life". It is a good reminder that what you are given, if you fail to receive and keep, you are not different from those who haven't been given in the first place. Peter understood this. Hence, when it was time to respond to Jesus, he answered wisely:- _Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life._ (John 6:67-68 (KJV)) In Titus 1:2 (KJV), Paul refers to it as a promise we "hope" for: *In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began* Again Jesus clearly stated that eternal life is one of the things waiting for those who follows Him diligently, in the life to come: *"And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; AND IN THE WORLD TO COME ETERNAL LIFE."* (Mark 10:29-30 (KJV)) But it all begins here and now because John 17:3 (KJV) says *"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."* Do you KNOW Jesus Christ? _MEDITATION:_ *You have been called to eternal life. It is both a promise received and a promise to be received. Don't ever think you have it all already. Keep this truth both as a present and as a promise to be received* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 8/MAY/2023* *The Called Out Ones* _Key Bible Text:_ *"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."* (Hebrews 11:8 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Yes, we answered the call of God. But we need to keep examining God's word to understand the full scope of His calling. As called out ones, we are like Abraham, living comfortably in his fathers house and among his people, until one day God came to call him out. Likewise, we WERE living as the rest of the world, unsaved, unregenerated, without God, without light, without life, and without purpose, until one day, God called us out. The church is God's called out ones. We are called out, out of sinful standards, out of ungodly passions, out of unclean lifestyles, out of worldly pursuits and worldly fashion. We are not called to remain with the world's ways of doing things but to come out of them. *"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."* (2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (KJV)) As we come out, we must have a new place in view. For Abraham, the scripture says *"For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."* Hebrews 11:10 (KJV) This is actually what makes us God's people. We become dissatisfied and uncomfortable with this world. We become like brides, patiently but anxiously waiting for the groom. We are called out, and we are looking for God's city promised unto us. Hallelujah! When we show that we are called out of this world's standards, that we are truly dissatisfied here but looking for a better heavenly city, then and only then, is God proud to call us His own. And He is not ashamed to identify with us. _MEDITATION:_ *"But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city."* Hebrews 11:16 (KJV) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 7/MAY/2023* *Rediscovering The Fruits Of the Spirit* _Key Bible Text:_ *"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."* (Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) _Bible Insight:_ No marriage seminar is greater than the gospel of Christ. In the gospel, you aren't just told how to behave; you are empowered to behave! The gospel builds in us the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. No marriage built on these conducts won't survive! People say, 'marry a kind person'. Well, kindness as God has it, is a fruit of the Spirit. Some say, 'marry a good man'. Goodness is part of the fruit of the Spirit! Whoooosh! Some say, 'marry someone who's patient and gentle'. Haha, gentleness and patience are in the package! Some say, 'marry someone who will be faithful'. Ah yes, faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit too! Some believers still don't get this and that's why they neglect spiritual growth and are running after tips on how to love (no thanks to life coaches on the pulpits). The gospel builds love in our hearts in a way the world can never teach anyone. Believers have God's help already but they are chasing after self-help. My all time recommendation is - spiritual growth. It changes everything! We don't do patching things up It's real transformation! God working in us according to His will. *"You never hold any marriage seminar but our home has more fire just by listening to the truth of God's word, anxiety and fear is forever gone because we are being taught our realities in Christ. I am truly grateful Sir"* That was a testimony a member of church shared with me in response to my celebratory posts on her birthday yesterday. These kind of testimonials aren't for me. They don't validate my stance on how the gospel alone will fix believers, thereby transforming their relationships. _MEDITATION:_ *"I have seen it in the word, and seen it change lives radically over the years. Perhaps, this will help some channel their energy rightly. Go for the real thing - the gospel!"* *#Adebowale_Ibukun_Tosin* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ *#Guest_Message* Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 6/MAY/2023* *CONNECTING WITH GOD* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."* (Colossians 3:16 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ The reason you struggle to connect in church on Sunday morning is that your Monday-Saturday is preoccupied with carnal hearings and ungodly conversations and engagements. You can't feel at home in an atmosphere where God is the subject and the Bible is the reference when your previous days and moments were spent engrossed with thoughts, talks, and actions that are clearly ungodly and unbiblical. And I don't mean terrible things when I speak of ungodliness, I just mean any activity that steals the thought of God from your soul including subtle fun and entertainment. That being said, many churches are now becoming very comfortable for those who have little or no interest in God. What used to be a House of God is now evolving fast into a House of Deified Men where humans are worshipped by using the church to satisfy their itchy ears and crave for religious entertainment. _MEDITATION:_ *"For every Sunday or midweek service or time of gathering unto God, whether virtually or otherwise, may our experiences affirm the Lordship of Jesus and ignite our devotion to the King!"* *#Judah_Olorunmaiye* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ *#Guest_Message* Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 5/MAY/2023* *Friends of God* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God."* (James 2:23 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ One of the high goals of our calling is to become friends of God. God also values and seeks friendship. Intimate friendship for that matter. Right from the garden of Eden, God did not relate with the man he made in His image as Boss and Servant (even though that too is a legitimate relationship that we have with God at the same time). However, it is clear that God enjoyed a friendship relationship with the people He created. In Genesis 3:8 God was coming on one of his (regular) visits to have an evening chat with Adam and Eve but alas mankind had lost the boldness to live and relate as friends with God. In Christ, the friendship goal was completely revisited and revived:- *"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."* John 15:13-15 (KJV) It is totally okay to understand that we are still servants of God, but God will want us even more to relate as friends. The bedrock of friendship is intimacy. When Moses tasted this Intimacy of friendship, it would bring him both responsibilities and privileges. As a friend, Moses would talk God out of destroying the Isrealites and because he was such a dear friend, he stood tall in the art of intercession. Same with Abraham. He would intercede for Lot. And God would show them deeper things than the ordinary. To Abraham he revealed his plans to wipe out Sodom & Gomorrah (a highly classified operation) & with Moses he communed face to face and personally "changed it for" (vexed with) Miriam & Aaron because they dared to chide Moses rudely because of a purely private or family matter-- Moses' choice of a wife. Hmm mm. On the other hand, Moses' friendship meant God expected more from him. You can't be so close to God and be so slow to please God. To whom much is given, much is expected. He struck the rock twice rather than speak to the rock, and God was so disappointed that He personally pushed for his "immediate" replacement. _MEDITATION:_ *"For God, the goal is friendship. Are you a friend of God?!"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...