THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Monday, July 29, 2019.

THEME: The Good Shepherd. VII.

MEMORY VERSE:
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11.

TODAY’S TEXT:
John 10:2-4.
“But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the last part of this series, we discussed about the good Shepherd being the one that first loved us, that chose us, care for us and draw us closer to Himself. While we enjoy His faithfulness, steadfast love and His support to the sheep are unending.
However, in our today’s memory verse, our Lord Jesus Christ reiterates, his personality as the good shepherd. He further his acclamation by saying that the good shepherd gives his life, for the sheep, a typical example is Jesus himself.
Meanwhile, our today’s text shed light on who a shepherd is, a shepherd is not hypocritical, but accomodating. He leads and shows the way, for others to follow in his footsteps. He speaks to His sheep in the best language they understand. He is considerate and supportive.
In conclusion, beloved in Christ Jesus, are you a good shepherd? In your home, workplace, neighborhood and in your place of worship? Just like Jesus. If you are keep, it up and if you are not, today is not too late to be one. May God grant us grace to finish well the race set before us in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will be a good shepherd, wherever I found myself, like my Lord Jesus; the good shepherd.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, please sustain me in good works. Help me to remain your sheep till the end of time and may I not miss my rewards in Heaven in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Saturday, July 27, 2019.

THEME: The Good Shepherd. VI.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
Psalms 23:6.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Psalms 65:4-5.
“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we saw the good shepherd setting His sheep on the mountain top, to the admiration of their foes, and crowning them with glory and grace. As much as, the good shepherd’s anointing subdue and make foes and the mockers to submit willingly to your authority and they’re left with no choice than to watch you excel and rejoice all the way.
Meanwhile, in the opening of our today’s text the psalmist says:
*”Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts.* That’s, to tell us that the good shepherd, first loved us unconditionally and will do everything possible that we remain with Him.
However, many are the benefits the sheep enjoy from the good shepherd, through the grace of God; Almighty. Which the goats have no access to or enjoyed.
Furthermore, as the obedience sheep of his fold, God has put in place an eternal relationship, fellowship and privilege of abiding in His presence for you and me.
Conclusively, 1 Kings 3:6 says,
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.” Here, King Solomon testifies of the good shepherd’s faithfulness, mercy and love towards house of David. Beloved, may you continue to enjoy God’s faithfulness, steadfast love and mercy all the days of your life in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
Goodness and mercy, shall follow me all the days of my life.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, help me to keep to your plan for my life. And let your goodness and mercy not departed from my life in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Thursday, July 25, 2019.

THEME: The Good Shepherd. V.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5.

TODAY’S TEXT:
2 Kings 2:3, 15.
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we observed that for as many that are the sheep of the good shepherd, they enjoy among many things: *Divine protection with security.* The good shepherd defend His own, He ensures that no harm come to them even to the point of dying for His sheep.
Nevertheless, aside the good shepherd’s sacrificial love towards the sheep, He favours them, even to the admiration of their foes and haters. The psalmist boast of this special grace by saying: *”Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.”*
Furthermore, the two conversations between Elisha and the fifty sons of prophet in our today’s text, is a pointer to the fact that God is able to make your haters, your foot stool.(Psalms 110:1).
In conclusion, it takes God little or nothing to subdue your enemies, but wants them to see you manifest in glory, that they might come to submit at your feet and become your messengers. I pray that as the good Lord, subdue your foes at your feet, may He makes your cup to run over with great blessings in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
You Lord anoint my head with oil, and my cup overflow.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are forever good to me. And I know that you will subdued all my adversaries and make them my foot stool in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

THEME: The Good Shepherd. IV.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Acts 27:20-23.
“And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we discussed about two qualities of the good shepherd, which are Restoration: fellowship with acceptance and Counseling: guardian with right directions in order not to go astray in the wilderness of life.
However, our memory verse expressly confirmed the unsolicited Divine security, assurance and protection from God; the good shepherd to His sheep.
Meanwhile, our today’s text further enlighten us with Paul’s experience at the sea. Sadly, the voyagers faced with hash, turbulent and tempestuous sea storm with no food or water. They lost all goods and while after many days of not seeing the sun or the stars, all hope of getting to the shore was lost.
So also, beloved in Christ Jesus, you may find yourself in such unpalatable negative position like the one of Paul’s voyage and it may seems as if you are done for, be rest assured, the good shepherd will show forth, He will protect, support and defend you and victory shall be yours.
Finally, the text further revealed the good shepherd’s will for their lives, _’that no life wil be lost.’_ Do know dear friend, that as a sheep of the good shepherd, no predators can devour you, for Jesus’s banner over you is love and it is a sure defence. Paul said: *”Whose I am and whom I serve.”* I pray may you not loose your place in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, give me courage and boldness to declared my faith in you, even in the face of life’s tempest trials and tribulations in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

THEME: The Good Shepherd. III.

MEMORY VERSE:
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Psalms 23:3.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Genesis 39:7-9.
“And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the last part of this series, we considered the unending love and compassionate aspects of the good shepherd, who ensures that His sheep rest and enjoy the multiple supply of food and resources, that nourishes them till old age.
Meanwhile, our memory verse reveals another aspects of life that the sheep enjoy from the good shepherd which are Restoration; Fellowship with acceptance and Counseling; guardian and directions in order not to go astray in the wilderness of life.
However, the Joseph’s experience and his response in today’s text calls to mind, the predators tricks to lure to destruction, and the blessedness of having the Good Shepherd as one’s Shepherd.
Jesus is the good shepherd, who admonish, encourage, and guide his sheep on the right path and doing right thing all the time. Moreso, He supplies the grace to stand firm in the face of life’s trials and tribulations.
Conclusively, beloved in Christ Jesus, your present situation is not hidden to the Good Shepherd, He knows that you are in it. Surely, His grace will see you through and you will not fall into error in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
Though many are the arrows hurled at me, My Good Shepherd will make me to pass through unhurt.

PRAYER POINT:
Father Lord, keep me in the path of righteousness and guide me through trials of life in Jesus name. Amen.