*DAILY DEW 1/JANUARY/2023* *TAKING NATIONS FOR CHRIST* _Key Bible Text:_ *Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.* (Psalms 2:8 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ The new year can only be NEW to the extent that we learn new habits, set & accomplish new goals, acquire new skills, build new relationships, reinforce old but relevant relationships, and strive to encounter God in deeper ways, to mention but a few. This year, we take a fresh look at the idea of taking nations for Christ. This is because we are convinced that taking nations is a goal worth striving for. But a few questions to confront are: First, what does nations represent? Second, how do we take nations for Christ? Lastly, why must we take nations for Christ. _What nations represent_ 1. Nations represent men, especially men of substance. See what God said to Rebekah, Isaac's wife when she was pregnant of twins. *And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.* (Genesis 25:23 (KJV)) Men are also nations in the eyes of God. 2. Nations represent territories. This flows from the first meaning of nations. Men over see territories. So therefore nations also refers to territories. 3. Nations also refer to influence & affluence (or dominion) Because men command influence and affluence, nations also represent that. That's why the scripture says God will give us nations as an inheritance. Thus it includes everything men can possess, including having dominion. 4. Nations also represent states and countries. This also flows from whatever a man can control or possess. So when you consider the idea of taking nations, be fully aware of what we are contemplating. But how do we take nations for Christ? _MEDITATION:_ *"Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession."* (Psalms 2:8 (Amplified Bible) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JANUARY,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.