*DAILY DEW 18TH/JUNE/2021* *REDISCOVERING THE MESSAGE* (VIII) _Key Bible Text:_ *With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.* (Ephesians 4:2-3 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ You see, when people join our local church from other places, due to whatever reasons, I don't instruct them to stay away from their former alliances with their church. I've never seen a need for that! We aren't building a cult group. So, it was a big surprise to me to see people who left our local church to join another, based on my own recommendation when they gained admission into the university, stay away from us totally. I was later to find out that they were instructed to cut ties with their former Pastor and church. In fact, when one of them wanted to come back home after school, the pastor kept saying he cannot return because he has been trained by them. This my folk had to tell him he learnt the word in his home church and joined them based on the recommendation of his pastor. A lot of back and forth, he eventually came back home. I was really amazed. A friend of mine complained about the same thing - how everyone he recommends a church to eventually cut away and never return even after they are done with their one year NYSC. I can't understand this at all. You've trained someone for over 5 years and then they join another place for just one year and they are already in a fix; they can't return because they now feel they owe their life to the new church. This friend of mine was asking me whether he should also start implementing such a model and I counselled him against it frankly. You don't need to learn such gimmicks. Just serve Jesus! People come and go. Those who choose to stay voluntarily are those you can call your fellow workers. It shouldn't also stop you from recommending people when necessary. Let them keep building their personal brands while you keep serving Jesus in all simplicity. Honestly, some Pastors need to re-evaluate why they are doing ministry. Is it still about Jesus or about us? Some models of ministry are just too bad to adopt. In all your learning ministry, don't learn things like this. Think about the BODY OF CHRIST, not the tiny fraction that you are. *MEDITATION:* *"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.* (Ephesians 4:4-6 (KJV)) *#Adebowale_Ibukun_Tosin* *#Friday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Generational_Impact* *#GuestMessage* *#Hello_June* ❤ *NEWS FLASH:* 🥳🥳 Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional/episodes/TROUBLED-elli7h *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/06/rediscovering-message-viii.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 17TH/JUNE/2021* *FAITH OVER LOGIC* _Key Bible Text:_ *Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.* (Matthew 21:21 (NIV)) _Bible Insight:_ How does faith operate? For a start, faith begins where logic ends. 1 Corinthians 2:5 says that our faith does not “rest in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” Faith is based on who God is - His unchangeable character, His power and His Word. Faith is not based on our ability, our expertise or our acumen. Abraham exemplified this “illogical” faith. Hebrews 11:8 says that, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (emphasis mine) Quite unlike Abraham, we want to understand all the pros and cons before we implement a decision, or even take a step forward. But faith is about implicit trust and obedience in a God whose ways are far beyond our comprehension. Like Abraham, faith will cause you do things which seem radical. It will cause you to look foolish. But, remember, such acts of faith propel the greatest breakthroughs. MEDITATION: *One of the greatest obstacles of faith is human logic. It’s only when you let go of logic can faith operate fully.* *#Blessing_Nwoke* *#Thursday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Generational_Impact* *#Hello_June* ❤ *NEWS FLASH:* 🥳🥳 Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional/episodes/TROUBLED-elli7h *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/06/faith-over-logic.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 16TH/JUNE/2021* *FEAR NOT* _Key Bible Text:_ *"He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm."* (Matthew 8:26 NIV) _Bible Insight:_ There’s no question about it: the situations we face in life will rock our boats. For the disciples, it was storm that had them in a tizzy. For us, it could be a job situation, a financial problem, a health condition, or a relationship issue, among other complications. There are, literally, hundreds of perfectly logical reasons to give in to fear. The Bible, however, makes it amply clear that God doesn't intend for us to succumb to fear. In fact, you might have heard that the phrase “fear not” appears over 365 times in Scripture. While we will undoubtedly face fearful situations in life, our response to fear is critical. We can’t avoid circumstances that rock our boat, but we can choose to combat it the right way. So, what is the antidote of fear? The answer is found in the words of Jesus in Mathew 8:26: “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” The verse doesn’t say, “O you of little courage” or “little education,” but, “you of little faith.” (emphasis mine) Clearly, we can either succumb to fear - or operate through faith. Faith inspired the young shepherd boy, David, to defeat a famed war hero twice his size, while the rest of the Israelite army trembled in fear. *Faith looks fear in the eye. Faith dictates to fear. Faith leaves no room, not even a foothold, for fear.* MEDITATION: *Are you holding on to fear? Know that you can step out of the boat in faith when you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Pray for that mustard-seed-sized faith that will grow with each step of obedience.* *#Blessing_Nwoke* *#Wednesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Generational_Impact* *#Hello_June* ❤ *NEWS FLASH:* 🥳🥳 Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional/episodes/TROUBLED-elli7h *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/06/fear-not.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. *DAILY DEW 16TH/JUNE/2021* *FEAR NOT* _Key Bible Text:_ *"He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm."* (Matthew 8:26 NIV) _Bible Insight:_ There’s no question about it: the situations we face in life will rock our boats. For the disciples, it was storm that had them in a tizzy. For us, it could be a job situation, a financial problem, a health condition, or a relationship issue, among other complications. There are, literally, hundreds of perfectly logical reasons to give in to fear. The Bible, however, makes it amply clear that God doesn't intend for us to succumb to fear. In fact, you might have heard that the phrase “fear not” appears over 365 times in Scripture. While we will undoubtedly face fearful situations in life, our response to fear is critical. We can’t avoid circumstances that rock our boat, but we can choose to combat it the right way. So, what is the antidote of fear? The answer is found in the words of Jesus in Mathew 8:26: “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” The verse doesn’t say, “O you of little courage” or “little education,” but, “you of little faith.” (emphasis mine) Clearly, we can either succumb to fear - or operate through faith. Faith inspired the young shepherd boy, David, to defeat a famed war h..

*DAILY DEW 15TH/JUNE/2021* *REDISCOVERING THE MESSAGE* (VII) _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 heart to the Lord."* (Colossians 3:16) _Bible Insight:_ I think the singing of songs is quite underrated in the Christian community. And we are all in this, so no one is to be blamed for it. Growing up, I saw the singing of songs as merely a prelude to the sermon of the day or just another opportunity to dance and drop my offerings. But looking at the scriptures today, we can see how much of a deal singing songs is in our Christian walk – an integral part of the Christian faith, as we will later see. Just three scriptures to look at, and it will be a wrap. The first one was by Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 14:15 *"What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also."* Apostle Paul, in this text, shares something profound, howbeit in a subtle way. He seems to attach as much importance to singing as he does to praying, hence, placing them side by side. Understand that singing of songs is not to while away time in our devotional times with the Lord. It is not something we use to warm up in anticipation of the real thing (which could be prayer). By the way, for some, what they see as the main thing is Bible study. But it could amaze you to know that through the art of singing songs, we can get so full of God’s word that it takes over our utterances. See what Apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians 3:16. Is it not amazing? I mean, do you not find it surprising that God's word can come to you through spiritual songs? Paul instructed that we can (and should) use the singing of songs as a tool to teach ourselves God’s word until we become full of it. So, it’s not only through sermons that I get to be filled with God’s word; through songs too. And lastly, in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we see how believers in Christ can be filled with the spirit – through the singing of songs. In Ephesians 5:18-19, it instructs, *"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;"* Again, how does Apostle Paul expect and instruct us to be filled with the Spirit? BY SINGING. It sounds too simple, right? This is why I believe the concept is underrated in the Christian community. But if you’re reading this, you can start to consider ways to keep your mind full of songs that edify. And I’ve not said we can’t listen to songs that entertain us; I’m saying we should pay more attention, that is, give more preference to songs that’ll stir us to pray. Songs that’ll stir us to be conscious of God’s presence and workings in our lives. *MEDITATION:* *This week and beyond, let’s cultivate the practice of “listening intentionally’ to the right kind of songs that’ll spur godly emotions in us. Amen?* *#Prince_James* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Generational_Impact* *#GuestMessage* *#Hello_June* ❤ *NEWS FLASH:* 🥳🥳 Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional/episodes/TROUBLED-elli7h *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/06/rediscovering-message-vii.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 13TH/JUNE/2021* *REDISCOVERING THE MESSAGE* (V) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.."* (Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Some christian parents pray for their children to grow up to serve the Lord and be dedicated to Him, but when their prayers are being answered they don't like it. Your child has chosen to join a local church that's quite some distance from home simply because she's led there and she's growing well in such a place, but your issue is with the distance despite the fact that you are not paying T.Fare. Distance yi noni Your child doesn't miss midweek services but because he/she gets back home late sometimes due to traffic or whatever, it's a concern and he/she must stop at once. "What is it gaan? Are you the only one serving Jesus?" You are very angry and mad with them. Guess what? Same parents will be jubilating and rejoicing when the child gets a job on the Island and has to go from the mainland everyday. The distance is no barrier in such cases. Even when the child says he/she wants to quit, the parents will still encourage him/her to continue. Go for it! It's worth it!😅 Should we talk about coming home late? I've seen parents stay up till 11pm, and even 1am (extreme cases), just to receive their children back home from work! But the child gets back home 9pm from church, and they just cannot take it. Church wants to have retreat or camp meeting, you no go gree. But if na business vacation, the God that answers by fire has done it. *MEDITATION:* *Before you pray such prayers for your children, understand what the answer might look like. It seems we have parents praying for children like Samuel, but cannot leave them to consecrate themselves to the service of the Lord like Hannah did.* *#Adebowale_Ibukun_Tosin* *#Sunday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Generational_Impact* *#GuestMessage* *#Hello_June* ❤ *NEWS FLASH:* 🥳🥳 Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional/episodes/TROUBLED-elli7h *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/06/rediscovering-message-v.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..