THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Sunday, February 17, 2019.

THEME: THE ANOINTED BACKSLIDER. VII.

MEMORY VERSE:
“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica…”
2 Timothy 4:10.

TODAY’S TEXT:
“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we saw Judas Iscariot; an Apostle that performed signs and wonders, who later betrayed Jesus, by selling Him to the enemies. He eventually died by hanging himself.
As we consider, the last part of this series today, we will be looking at two anointed characters simultaneously: Ananias and Demas . These two individuals, were ministers of the gospel and were notable among the disciples of their time.
Notwithstanding, Ananias was a devoted man, who sold his properties to support the church, but he fell into satanic trap of fear of the unknown, he lied in order to cater for the unknown.
More so, Demas was a useful co-worker with Paul, who laboured with Paul on his various missionary journey, until when he deserted him for the worldly enjoyment.
However, Luke 11:35 warn us to, “Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.” Ananias and Demas despite their exploits in the church, did not finish well. They Backslided and their paths was closed against righteousness. Furthermore, the scripture says in 1 Corinthians 10:12,
“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” As christians, we must hold firm our belief in Christ Jesus, even in the face of life adversities.
Conclusively, “…know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” (James 4:4). May we be blessed with grace to remain God’s friends and not enemies, may we finish well and our reward may we not missed in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you. Jesus is coming very soon. Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I receive grace to finish well and strong my christian journey.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, may the attraction from the world, not take me away from your grace. Help me Lord, to make it to heaven at last in Jesus name. Amen.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2019.

THEME: THE ANOINTED BACKSLIDER. VI.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
Matthew 27:5.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Matthew 26:14-16. “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we considered Zedekiah, a national prophet of his time, who was beclouded with the king’s dainties and goodies. He failed to note, the departure of the spirit of God, and to use a much obedient and available young Micaiah. (1 Kings 22:23-25) That is, it is possible, for one to be acting in the old anointing without noticing.
Meanwhile, today we want to look at an anointed Apostle that Backslided, all because of money. Of the truth, money is good, but certainly the scripture says in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
Nevertheless, our today’s text show us, how Judas Iscariot thought of swindling the Jewish authority. He asked them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him to you? With the mind of showing Jesus to them, and leave, believing that Jesus will slip away from their hand, as it happens before. (John 8:59, Luke 4:30) But, it was not so.
Finally beloved in Christ, Jesus allowed himself to be taken away. And Judas heard of it, he returned the money, but instead of asking the God, for mercy, he committed suicide and end his life shamefully. May you and I not end shamefully in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you. Jesus is coming very soon. Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will not allow money or past successes to blindfold me.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, the giver of life. Help me to continue to cherish the life you gave me. In your mercy, may I not end shamefully in Jesus name. Amen

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Friday, February 15, 2019.

THEME: ANOINTED BACKSLIDER. V.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have consumed them.”
1 Kings 22:11.

TODAY’S TEXT:
1 Kings 22:23-25. “Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee. But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee? And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the last part of this series, we saw Elisha’s apprentice by name Gehazi; who because of what man can offer, loose the possible double portion of Elisha’s anointing that await him.
Dear friend, self gratification as against God’s time and blessings, can lead to one destruction, as it was for Gehazi.
Meanwhile, Zedekiah with the other prophets could not perceive the move of the spirit of God out of their lives. Their minds were beclouded with ephemeral things, that the king supplies them daily, they most importantly, failed to warn the king. Moreover, they were with certainty of mind, that God will grant the two Kings victory.
More so, Zedekiah employ human wisdom or calculative intelligence, to make Iron horn for the king. That by plowing it, the enemies will flee. Sadly, were easily possessed by lying spirits from the spirit realm, because the connect to the spirit realm, in order to service the king and not God anyone.
Furthermore, our today’s text revealed that at one point in time, Zedekiah was use by God, but he was ignorance to the time, that he Backslides and God’s spirit departed from him. Which made him to say openly, “Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?
In conclusion, beloved in Christ, backsliding is not a sudden act, but a gradual movement away from God. Do know that, it requires daily self examination to checkmate it. The fact that, a prophet, priest, pastor or evangelist mount the pulpit, does not warrant God’s blessings to his listener. May you and I not be replaced in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you. Jesus is coming very soon. Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I shall not be replaced.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are a Faith God. Help me, to remain faithful to my calling. And may I not be replaced in Jesus name. Amen.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

THEME: ANOINTED BACKSLIDER. IV.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.”
2 Kings 4:29.

TODAY’S TEXT:
2 Kings 5:25-27.
“But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither. And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the last part of this series, we considered the story of the young prophet from Judah to Samaria. How he did signs and wonders, that his fame spread throughout the land of Samaria. He was destroyed through the lies from a supposed old prophet of God, who deceived him and made him to go against God’s instructions. Sadly, he was killed by a ravaging Lion. (1Kings 13: 1-22)
Nevertheless, today we will be looking at another young man with prospect of having multiple of Elisha’s anointing. And perform greater works than Elijah and Elisha combined.
Notwithstanding, our memory verse, speak of him, holding Elisha’s anointed staff. However, other scriptures talk of him witnessing great signs and wonders performed through Elisha.
More sor, Gehazi would have heard, how Elisha receive double portion of Elijah’s anointing. And with the desire to take over from Elisha with double portion grace.
Meanwhile, our today’s text, show us how he allowed self gratification blindfolded him of the glory ahead. Satan use gifts and lies to robbed him of a great grace, and he successfully bring generational curse on his lineage.
Finally, beloved in Christ, we all know that gifts is good, but let’s not forget that as spiritual beings, getting gifts at the wrong time, can be dangerous and can spelt doom for our calling. Also, it is important to note, that when we did wrong, let confess our wrongdoing. Gehazi was asked of his whereabout, he denies leaving his post. How I wish, he said the truth, the storyline might have been different today. May you not loose the glory ahead of you in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you. Jesus is coming very soon. Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will focus on God, and not on what man can give me, against God’s plan.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, help me to focus on the glory ahead of me. May I not like Gehazi loose divine mandate and greater opportunity to excel in all areas of life in Jesus name. Amen.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Monday, January 28, 2019.

THEME: THE GIFT AND THE CALLING OF GOD.

MEMORY VERSE:
“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”
Romans 11:29.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Romans 11:30-33.
“For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
We often have the believe that, the gift and calling of God is by our doing, choice or sufficiency.
Meanwhile, our today’s text reminded us that, in the time past, when we do not believe in God, yet we obtained mercy. It is in our unbelief, that God magnanimously show us mercy, and bestowed upon us HIS gift and calling.
Nevertheless, one will wondered, the possibility of God’s calling and giving, while we were sinner. When God give you a gift or call a man to HIS vineyard, and the man failed in his responsibility, God will not remove the gift and calling of such man, but will God later require from him, his achievements from grace released.
Furthermore, Let us know that God’s mercy endures forever. (Psalm we 136:1) The fact that you still exercise a gift or grace, does not mean that you are still connected to the giver of the gift or grace at hand. Therefore it is always better that you and I, check ourselves to know where we stand with God.
Finally, do know that Samson backslided the moment he refused or go against his parents counsel, although he was able to do great things, but gradually he faded away before his time. May you not misuse God’s gifts or grace upon your life in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you. Jesus is coming very soon. Be prepared.

DAILY CONFESSION:
The gifts and calling of God, I will not misuse.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, your gifts and calling, are without repentance. Help me, to be conscious of my relationship with you and with my neighbors in Jesus name. Amen.