*DAILY DEW 26/APRIL/2022* *The Church in Nigeria and the 'emergence' of GEN Z* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *"These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy. Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth."* (1 Timothy 6:5-6 (NLT)) _Bible Insight:_ Then came the GEN X (1965-1980), this was the generation that began to witness a deafening emphasis on material prosperity as the sign of being born again and knowing God in the mid 80s. By the late 80s, things had escalated so quickly. This is why, when you listen to anyone in any of the three generations above, you can readily hear them lamenting on how church is now worldly and is about money and fame. They were right in the middle of the beginning of that decline. Most of them haven't left the church. Why? They are very hopeful that things will change because they've witnessed some level of sanity in the church before. They know what we are doing today isn't exactly what they had. They didn't know all the truths, but they weren't as materialistic and they contended for the power of God and a need to live godly, while emphasising bible reading. They prayed a lot and read their bibles, of course with special interest in the psalms of David. Chuckles. _MEDITATION:_ *"But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:"* (Ezra 3:12 (KJV)) *#Adebowale_Ibukun_Tosin* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Showers_of_Blessings* *#Hello_April* ❤ 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 *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 19/APRIL/2022* *PUTTING EASTER INTO PERSPECTIVE* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *"All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised him to life. I want to suffer and die as he did, so that somehow I also may be raised to life."* (Philippians 3:10-11 (CEV)) _Bible Insight:_ The power of Jesus' resurrection was profoundly expressed by the evidence of the empty tomb, and the appearance of angels gallantly seated on the tomb, declaring:- *"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you."* -- Matthew 28:5-7 (KJV) If Paul the Apostle was determined to know Christ and the power that raised Christ from the dead, we would never make spiritual maturity unless and until we do likewise. However, the more important point is that there is need NOT only to know Jesus but to KNOW the power of His resurrection. To belong to Christ without an understanding and experience of the resurrection power is to live a substandard Christian life. Such will never know the basics or fundamentals that comes with receiving Jesus as Lord and saviour. _MEDITATION:_ *"When you remember Easter, remember that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical fact to share but a truth to experience and relive"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Showers_of_Blessings* *#Hello_April* ❤ 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 *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 12/APRIL/2022* *ARE YOU A SOLUTION OR THE PROBLEM?* (III) _Key Bible Text:_ *"You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all. And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house. Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."* (Matthew 5:14-16 (BBE)) _Bible Insight:_ Pastors are not going to change the situation of anything by doing what YOU are supposed to do. You in the office You in entertainment You in government You in IT You in the association You in the market place You in the civil service You in fashion You in politics You at home If you call yourself a child of God. It is not what we do on Sundays that is killing the nation, but what you do from Monday to Friday! Of course, if a pastor has committed a crime against society, he or she should be handed over to the authorities without long talk. But don't be found among those who have so much excitement when there is negative news about God's people. Let this be your principle, if you are a Christian: if something, anything at all, on the news or in your circle, bothers you... *Pray. Talk to the Father about it. Ask Him to help His church and remove the bad eggs and heal the sick fellows. Ask Him to fill your heart with His love and compassion for all men especially those of the household of faith, and to fill your mind with His causes, missions, & purposes. Ask for wisdom and understanding.* _MEDITATION:_ *"Do this quietly and sincerely. Then you can speak. Any words coming out would be certainly trustworthy. But to sit there and just speak out of presumptive indignation and unresearched accusation is quite unbecoming; and despite the fact that the church is against all odds, marching on; You might as well be marching with the gates of hell. Oh child of God."* *#Ebele_UzoPeters* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Showers_of_Blessings* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_April* ❤ 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 *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 5TH/APRIL/2022* *Be PURPOSE-DRIVEN* (IV) _Key Bible Text:_ *"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."* (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Learn from Jesus – He knows clearly the Father’s will – (1) PRAY AND SEEK WISE COUNSEL FROM ABOVE. Discuss with your spouse, family members – get advice, know what you need to do at this stage of your life. (2) PLAN AND PRIORITIZE. You need to plan. Jesus did not choose to go with His disciples. He got a quiet place and a one-on-one conversation with the woman. He started talking about water, because that’s what the woman was out to get. And Jesus gave her the “living water”. Prioritize and you will be able to DO and FINISH the works God has entrusted you. Lastly… 3. Live Your Life With A Godly PASSION The disciples urged Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” (4:31) Jesus said, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” When he sat down at the well, he was weary, and needed refreshment; but this opportunity of saving souls made him forgets his weariness and hunger. He ought to be thinking about food. The disciples have to urge him to eat. _MEDITATION:_ *"The disciples were interested in food. They went into the village to get food. They came back with it. The Lord was consumed with love for lost souls. He was interested in saving men and women from sin, and giving them the water of everlasting life."* *#Christian_Cheong* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Resounding_Testimonies* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_April* ❤ 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 *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 29TH/MARCH/2022* *THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MARRIAGE* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless--that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing."* (1 Peter 3:8-9 (The Message)) _Bible Insight:_ There are stages that every marriage will go through. These stages can make or mar your marriage. Hence, understanding what these stages can bring is key, so you know what to do and how to make the most of each stage. The number one stage of marriage is:- 1. The honey moon stage: This one is usually the easiest and the one that attracts many singles towards marriage. Alas, it is just an introductory stage of marriage that starts informally from serious courtship and more formally after the wedding night. It may last from a month to a year, more or less depending on the couple. PS- Some have learned to move from a short term honey moon stage, to a life time honey moon, sometimes called, honey years. The key to this switch still lies in understanding every stage of marriage and working towards the best of each stage. 2. The reality stage-- This is when the real person shows up. All the sugar coated-ness and best-foot showing, gradually begins to wear off. Shocks and surprises at differences of the two individuals begins to rear their (ugly) heads up. At this stage, Mr Right becomes Mr Wrong or Mr Not So Right, while Mrs Right, wants to remain Mrs Right even when she is wrong. At this stage, there are two other possible Stages that would naturally come up next, depending on the parties -- it is either the Retaliation Stage or The Renovation Stage. This reality stage is usually where many lose it and thereby forgo their rather shortlived "firebrand, together forever love" they had professed to each other. _MEDITATION:_ *"Every stage of marriage can either make or mar your marriage. But knowing what to do, and doing what it takes to keep your marriage on top and in good shape, is the way to having a successful married life"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Resounding_Testimonies* *#Hello_March* ❤ (Culled from Young Ministers Fire Camp Meeting, March, 2022) 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 *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...