*DAILY DEW 16TH/OCTOBER/2021* *PRAYER HABIT- THE MISSING LINK* _Key Bible Text:_ *And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer.* (Luke 2:37 (AMP)) _Bible Insight:_ Anybody who is interested in making a headway in spiritual matters must be given to prayer. There are no alternatives. There's no man who has ever amounted to anything worthwhile with God that wasn't a man of prayer and meditation on God's truth. All religions pray. The very fact that all religions take prayer as an integral part of their worship shows you that there's something about prayer that connects man to the supernatural. Yet we know that only in Christ do we have unhindered access to the fullness of God's power. Since you have access to God's inexhaustible wealth in Christ why not give yourself to prayer much more? If you withdraw yourself from speaking vainly and from gadding idly, from watching everything you see on TV, and from going after novelties and rumours, you will have enough time suitable for prayer and meditation on godly things. That favorite TV series that has taken all your evenings until you're too tired to pray at night why not give it up? The pleasure of sleep that keeps you on bed untill the time you have to hurry off to work and you're unable to pray every morning, when will you deal with it? Or perhaps it's your phone that keeps you away from prayer? Hear the Apostles: Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves CONTINUALLY to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Prayer must be a habit. He who intends to grow in the grace of Christ must learn to depart from the multitude and everything else frequently, just like Jesus. I said FREQUENTLY. We so love to talk a lot but silence is more helpful many times. We love the company of our friends but a withdrawal is better many times. We love pleasure so much, yet true pleasure is only experienced as the flesh is denied. Leave vain things to vain people sir. Shut your door behind you and commune with Jesus your beloved. Stay frequently with Him; you won't find a greater peace anywhere else. Give yourself to prayer and so you too can be a blessing to your world. It's a beautiful day today. Use it well. *MEDITATION* *And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers..* (Acts 2:42 (KJV)) *#Sam_Chiaka* *#Saturday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Month_of_Goodnews* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_October* ❤ Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/10/prayer-habit-missing-link.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 15TH/OCTOBER/2021* *WISDOM DURING SUFFERING* _Key Bible Text:_ *My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.* (James 1:2‭-‬4 (NKJV)) _Bible Insight:_ If someone were to ask one thing when they face suffering or trial, what would they ask? Maybe they would ask that the suffering end. Or maybe they might ask for the reason behind their suffering. Why this suffering? Why me? In this passage, God desires that we ask for wisdom when we suffer. We face all kinds of suffering (v.2). Maybe you are going through some kind of trial or suffering right now. Jesus says in John 16:33, that in this world we will have trouble and suffering. This is not something we should be surprised about or resent as followers of Jesus. But the way we respond to suffering is different from this world. The world hates suffering, and will do their best to prevent suffering or even run from suffering. They grow angry, bitter and upset when they suffer. But knowing that suffering will come and that no one is exempt helps us face suffering without any false hopes but with the truth of God’s word. When you suffer, do you resent it? Does it make you angry with God? Do you have questions about why you suffer? The Bible does not give us one specific reason why we suffer and we may never know the full reason. But in v.3, it says suffering is a test of our faith. Tests reveal what we have learned. In our culture, we don’t like tests and exams. But this test is a good thing, and it reveals what we have learned about this subject. Suffering reveals what we truly believe in for our hope and strength. Usually suffering makes us angry because it hinders what we want to do, what we set out to achieve, it spoils our plans and ruins what we desire. It reveals where our true hope lies. How is it possible for us not to stumble during suffering? We respond in joy. It does not mean we enjoy suffering or we go looking for suffering or just laugh it off. We have the same mind of Christ where He endured the cross for the joy set before Him (Heb 12:12). We respond in joy for what suffering can result in: our perseverance, maturity and wisdom. *MEDITATION* *Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.* (James 1:12 (NKJV)) *#Dr_Blessing_Nwoke* *#Friday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Month_of_Goodnews* *#Hello_October* ❤ Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/10/wisdom-during-suffering.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 14TH/OCTOBER/2021* *KEEPING THE BODY BALANCED* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.* (John 3:16 (AMP)) _Bible Insight:_ *The Love of God in the face of destruction* Let's begin with God's love vis a vis God's wrath. Apart from the love of God, an understanding of the wrath of God is key if an individual would be receptive to and fully appreciative of the Gospel! John 3:16 says so. It would be safe to divide the text into little parts-- --- God so loved the world --- that He gave His only son --- in order to give the world an opportunity to believe the son -- if they must be delivered from perishing --- and by so doing have everlasting life instead. When you look at this text carefully, it is easy to see that God's love was provoked by the danger that humanity stands in. Sin invited death or condemnation and this will cause men to live in everlasting death unless and until they believe the son of God. This makes it clear, God was moved to action because by His word, which He is bound to honour, all sinners are bound to end in His wrath-- unless they receive the son who He sent in love. There is an inseparable connection between the love of God and the wrath of God. Love paves the way to life, but the wrath gives the needed motivation to accept the offer of God's salvation. Even the very word *salvation,* - which is inclusive of repentance- totally reveals what we escaped when we receive Christ- we escaped the wrath to come. Remain blessed. *MEDITATION* *And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.* (Luke 3:6-8 (KJV)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Thursday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Month_of_Goodnews* *#Hello_October* ❤ Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/10/keeping-body-balanced-ii.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 13TH/OCTOBER/2021* *KEEPING THE BODY BALANCED* _Key Bible Text:_ *Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.* (Matthew 13:52 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ *The Old & New Testament Have Treasures for the New Creation Man* A lot of times we believers ruled out certain things in the name of it is under the Old Testament. Some go as far as wrongly including the idea that tithe is for Old Testament. Granted that certain things do not apply under the New Testament, for example, you don't need any intermediary priest to ask for God's forgiveness. However, there are certain teachings that align both in the New and Old Testament and these must be richly discerned and taught. Striving to get a balance in the body of Christ can only be achieved when doctrines and teachings align. A lot of division and confusion breeds in the body of Christ because many believers fail to take time to study the word, rather than accept man made commandments and traditions passed down as true doctrines. To keep balance in the body of Christ, we must keep balance in the doctrines of Christ as understood and taught by believers We are going to consider two major ideas/teachings that are very relevant to the believer even in this Holy Spirit Era. The first is the teaching about the wrath of God vs the love of God. The second is related, but different, that is, the love of God vs the fear of God. God willing, we shall receive more light as we look at these two together. While we are at it, would you agree that the Love of God is the only factor that leads men to salvation? Or do you think apart from the love of God, an understanding of the wrath of God is key if an individual would be receptive to the Gospel? You could share your thoughts with a friend or share your thought with us as a comment. Pray that the Lord will give you insight into His word so that you may have balance. Remain blessed. *MEDITATION* *All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.* (2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Wednesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Month_of_Goodnews* *#Hello_October* ❤ Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/10/keeping-body-balanced.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..

*DAILY DEW 12TH/OCTOBER/2021* *WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THE CHURCH THEY ATTEND* _Key Bible Text:_ *And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.* (Acts 5:11-12 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ *HERE ARE THE MANY REASONS WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THE CHURCH THEY ATTEND: 1. The crowd the church pulls (everybody goes there) 2. Ambiance and comfortability of the church facility 3. The caliber of weekly attendees (for connection) 4. The charisma and personality of the pastor (I just like the pastor) 5. Family background (It's our family church) 6. The quality of their music (that church can sing) 7. Proximity (it's the one closest to my house) 8. Feel-good-only motivational preaching (I don't want any preaching that will 'stress' me) 9. The kind of programs they organize (talent hunts, singles valentine's picnic, suya and soya night, comedy and lots of fun, etc) BUT HERE ARE THE GOD-ORDAINED REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE A CHURCH YOUR HOME CHURCH: 1. Where I am challenged and trained to pray 2. Where I am taught and inspired to uphold the Word of God above everything else and live by it 3. Where I am guided on how to explain the gospel in clarity and win others to Christ 4. Where I am loved and practically taught to walk in love and serve others selflessly 5. Where I am challenged and shown how to walk in righteousness and in power 6. Where I can be accountable for my own spiritual growth Ask yourself today, why do you attend that church you attend? If it is any of the reasons in the first category, you are simply a Christian Club member, you don't have a church. *MEDITATION* *But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.* (1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)) *#Sam_Chiaka* *#Tuesday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Month_of_Goodnews* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_October* ❤ Links To Visit: *Podcast:* https://anchor.fm/daily-dew-devotional *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *DDDblog* http://dailydewdevotion.blogspot.com/2021/10/why-people-choose-church-they-attend.html *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you. ..