*DAILY DEW 11/JULY/2023* *"The Mary Method"* _Key Bible Text:_ *“And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."* (Luke 10:41-42 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Life is busy running so fast like a mad man chasing nothing. Today runs fast like in a relay race, trying to give the batton of time over to tomorrow, who soon follows the example of yesterday who gave the batton to today! Everyone is in a frenzy trying to catch up. And when we finally catch our breath, we are sorry or worry over the death of someone, whose exit from the race forces us to a hurried pause: wondering if there was a meaning to it all. But then, soon afterwards, we go again at it. Running hard to catch up. It is this thing called the rat race. The system is filled with every reason to keep the chase. We are running a race that actually needs grace but we are often too busy, to come bodly before the throne of grace. Is it not *"that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need"?* But the one need we need to heed we skip. We needed to have paused in ponder of His grace, which come not but by knowing knowledge. Peter said it: *"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"* 2 Peter 1:2 (KJV) Peter said it. Jesus said it first. Mary understood it. Martha understood it at last. Will you not also understand it? *But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.* That's the Mary Method! The Mary Method is to take calculated and highly necessary breaks from time to time to just be with the fountain of grace. By spending time at his throne of grace daily, we become infused with grace for this race through more knowledge of Him, who is the God of all grace. _MEDITATION:_ *"When last did you go on a retreat (whether personal or in a group) to be with the Lord like Mary? Retreat away from the many things we naturally busy with and worry about. Only one thing is needful. Use the Mary Method not the Martha method that is so common"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JULY,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 10/JULY/2023* *Practicing Humility* _Key Bible Text:_ *“Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."* (John 13:13‭-‬15 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ It is in the nature of humans to desires greatness. Men measures greatness by wealth, fame, achievements, power, etc. However with every measure of greatness and achievement, comes the default setting of humans to boast with pride. That feeling of satisfaction that comes with promotion or achievement also has a "follow come" feeling of pride! This tendency for example creates talks and phrases like "self made", "proud achiever", "proud of you", "proudly Nigerian" or proudly whatever. The more dangerous version of this trend, is that with growth of influence and affluence comes the rising tendency in humans to (love to) be worshiped and served. Some nurse these tendencies and desires secretly in false show of humility. While many throw all caution away and express their desire to be worshiped or praised and served. Some even go as far as inflicting pain or punishment on those who fail to worship or serve or praise them. Remember, Mordecai and Haman? (Esther 7-10) Even more pathetic is that humans, including those with nothing of striking influence or affluence also parade themselves with pride. It is natural. It is the human nature. Pride is human! Humility is divine. God desires a different template than what men desire and are prone to. For every true follower of Jesus, our path and style must be one of humility. Say no to pride! Pride kills. It is God's laid down standard, that the more we rise in life, the more we must strive to stay humble. In fact, with more achievements, we must deliberately do things that will punch and pinch our ego and force us to not only remember Christ's example, but to replicate and represent Him. With more success, with more answered prayers, with more promotions, with more money and influence, intentionally do things that will keep you humble. Create a system or habits that will push you towards humility and not allow you to sway towards pride. Humility is like moving against the current. So you must intentionally work at it or you will be carried away by the current. _MEDITATION:_ *"The greatest secret to staying humble is practicing service. Serve. Especially, serve those who should be serving you. It is not common sense because it does not make sense. But it is bible sense. The Jesus way! Let's follow. Will you?"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JULY,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 9/JULY/2023* *VERIFIABLE SERVICE IS VERIBALE CALLING* _Key Bible Text:_ *“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away."* (Acts 13:2-3 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ One of the absolute strangest things that I have observed in church circles over the years is people who launch themselves into ministry who were never even serving in their local church consistently. Sir, how is God now calling you to plant a church when you have literally sat in a church for years and never served or sacrificed? The giving records show you never tithed and the attendance record shows your commitment was sporadic. But now suddenly you are a pastor or apostle with a calling from God? Mam, how have you now launched an international women’s ministry when you were known to operate in the jezebel spirit at your church for years? You sowed division and gossip locally but now God has anointed you for the nations? Young people with a calling to ministry, how has God now called you into a new season when you were never faithful to your pastor in the old season? You never even served him while he answered his calling and now you are mad because he won’t bless you into yours? To those who faithfully served in the local church, submitted to church leadership, and then stepped out when it was your time, I applaud you. Your patience and endurance to a process will give you longevity in ministry. To those who launched yourself into ministry without having a prior history of sacrifice and service to another church or ministry, you are headed for a rude awakening. Maybe the issue is not controlling leadership but a root of rebellion and pride in your own heart, _MEDITATION:_ *"To those who served and sacrificed but the church leaders never recognized your “call”, they were either right and you have to accept that or they were wrong and you must heal to make sure you are not doing ministry to prove them or anyone else wrong."* *#Jeremiah_Johnson* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JULY,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 8/JULY/2023* *UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY 101* _Key Bible Text:_ *“And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved."* (Acts 2:46-47 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ 1. You Have Your Born Again Experience 2. You Find a Spiritual Family (Church) 3. You Build Healthy Relationships There 4. You Honor and are Accountable to the Spiritual Authority 5. You Get Equipped to Serve, Give, and Lead The extradordinary thing about the state of modern day “Christianity” is that by following these five simple steps, you are either labeled radical or bound by religion. “God doing a new thing” apparently destroys basic New Testament teaching and practice. (Let him that reads understand- there is no other new things God will do different from the Acts example of the church life which confirms the above five steps. No solo christian or "I don't do church" christianity as far as God is concerned) I so appreciate all the different expressions of the kingdom of God online and around the world, but as a Christian, you need to find a spiritual family and follow steps 3-5. It’s not that complex. Yes, you can visit and be a part of the millions of conferences, e-courses, revival services, and youtube channels that are available in the body of Christ, but NONE of these replace your need for one church family that you eat at their table every week, serve in, and church leaders who you walk in relationship with that can vouch for your family and marriage. _MEDITATION:_ *"Beware of the vagabond spirit. It’s demonic and fueled by rejection, rebellion, and false reformation."* *#Jeremiah_Johnson* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JULY,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 7/JULY/2023* *THE ERROR OF BALAAM* (VII) _Key Bible Text:_ *“But godliness with contentment is great gain.For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."* (1 Timothy 6:6-8 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ FINANCIAL CONTENTMENT AND GENEROSITY. To be clear: my point is not to tell you that you all should be sinking more money into our church, though it’s nice when we can pay the bills. My point is much broader than that. It has to do with a heart and a lifestyle committed to generously sharing what God has given us, and in the process freeing ourselves from the love of money, which is crouching at our door and gunning for our souls. · I know many of you have been sharing your money with people in our church and our community in ways that will never show up on a spreadsheet. Well done. The state of your hearts are reflected in the distribution of your hands. · Over the past 4 months, we have kept our modest food pantry stocked, and our church budget is healthier than it’s been in a while. Giving has gone up in time of crisis. Well done. The state of your hearts are reflected in the distribution of your hands. That’s a really good sign, biblically. If, when the going gets tough financially for us or our neighbor, and we are looking for ways to be more generous rather than less – I think that’s a sign that the love of money has not taken root in our hearts. So, as with Cain, God shows us the way out. Balaam is a warning, but warnings are useless unless they tell us what we can do. God’s revelation is clear: be content and generous. If love covers a multitude of sins, the opposite of love of money helps us avoid a multitude of sins. _MEDITATION:_ *"The last 4 months have shown that we have generous hearts in our church family. I love it. May we continue to honor God through the faithful surrender of all those things that compete for our souls."* *#TheChurchofTheLivingGod* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JULY,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.....