*DAILY DEW 16/JANUARY/2023* *HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF CHURCH* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.* (1 Timothy 4:15-16 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ A couple more steps to take as you prepare yourself to get the best out of church. *_3. Put your heart to it:_* Different people consciously or unconsciously choose aspects of the service that they are most interested in. Some select the Praise and Worship session and some choose The Word /Teaching sessions. Every aspect of a Worship Service is important. Be connected, be present, be in the room, avoid walking the streets of social media and taking pictures when you come to meet with God. Doing these things while service is on is a show of immaturity and indiscipline. It is really wrong. *_4. Be prepared to give:_* *Giving in church is not limited to your offering alone. Give respect, courtesy, cordiality, and kindness. Speak words seasoned with salt and grace.* The people serving you in church are not beneath you. Don't fight in church. Wear decent cloths always, especially to church. Be tolerant. Give of your substance to honor God (This is more to your advantage). The seed of God’s Word is incorruptible, the problem is the tilling of the soil (your heart). All of us are here to entertain Him (Jesus). When we come to church, there is an unwritten agreement that you have come to give a sacrifice of praise to God. Church is not for your entertainment, instead it is for equipping you. _MEDITATION:_ *"When we come to church, there is an unwritten agreement that you have come to give a sacrifice of praise to God. Church is not for your entertainment, instead it is for equipping you."* *#Pastor_Lanre_Oluseye* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JANUARY,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 15/JANUARY/2023* *HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF CHURCH* (I) _Key Bible Text:_ *Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison. Pray, then, that I may speak, as I should, in such a way as to make it clear.* (Colossians 4:2-4 (GNB)) _Bible Insight:_ A lot of events are being hosted by churches at this period being the start of the year. You must know that you can be a member of your local church and yet never get the best out of the church. This is also why not our believers are growing as they ought to be. There are things you MUST do if you must get the best out of your church. And it begins with how you approach and treat every single event, program or activities of the church. Here are a few things you MUST do to make the best out of church this season... _*1. You need to have a Godly Agenda / Motive:*_ What's your motive for coming to church? Your motive becomes your motivation. When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable. You need to get your motive right and stay focused. Jesus chased Merchants out of the temple because they were abusing the purpose of the temple. Many people have turned church into a ‘hookup’ centers. You can’t get the best from church if you abuse its purpose. _*2. Prepare and ‘Pre-Pray’ Before Coming to Church:*_ *Preparation gets you in the zone. You get divine whispers when you are in the zone. Divine whispers are not really what the pastor is saying, but a personalized version of it.* The Word of God gets broken down into small applicable steps for your life, and you become certain of what God is asking you to do. To prepare for a believer is to Pre-Pray! This puts you in a posture to receive from God. _MEDITATION:_ *"Don't come to church or attend church meetings, programs or activities casually. Be deliberate and determined. Come hungry and expectant. Pray ahead of every church gathering. You will get the best out of such gatherings."* -- David Joshua Egbochuo *#Pastor_Lanre_Oluseye* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JANUARY,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...