THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

THEME: He Turned Sorrow To Joy. III.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.”
1 Samuel 17:24.

TODAY’S TEXT:
1 Samuel 17:4, 8-9.
“And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we discussed about the evil plot of Harman, against the Jews. He deceived the king Ahasuerus to believe that they were evil and should be destroyed and a date was fixed for their extermination. But God stepped in to vindicate them and their enemies died in their place.
Similarly, 1 Samuel 17:16 says; “And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.” For good Forty days, the enemy taunt the Israelites, and make them to believe that they are worthless, clueless and that they are only good as slaves. Wellbeloved, the agony may seems unending, Satan may buffet day and night, but be sure that your victory is certain, for help is around the corner.
Notwithstanding, our today’s text further revealed the war strategy of the Philippines against Israelites. They systematically brought up a giant and ask Israelites to present someone to fight the giant and declared that whosoever win, will take the other nation as slaves. Knowing full well that, their giant has been unbeatable warrior for so long.
Furthermore, our memory verse expressly stated that, *”And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.”* For to kill him, was like mission Impossible. Sorrow overshadowed the men of Israel and no one was bold to challenge Goliath to a fight.
In conclusion, to shame the enemies, God send a youth, with a mission to kill the all time warrior. For 1 Samuel 17:51 says; “Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.” The sorrow of the Israelites was turned to joy, at the sound of their victory over Goliath. May God embarrassed every enemy that want to bow your head this season in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
My head is lifted up, the enemies will not rule over me.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, wherever enemies want to embarrass me, let embarrassment be their lots. May my head continue to be lifted up in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Monday, March 11, 2019.

THEME: He Turned Sorrow To Joy. II.

MEMORY VERSE:
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.”
Esther 9:22.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Esther 3:13-14.
“And the letters were sent by posts into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the opening of this series, we saw a gloomy scenerio, in which a woman whose husband is late, was on the procession of burying her only son. Her anguish was high to the heavens, although, sympathises were all around her, but what she needs is a compassion from the above. To glory of God, she got it and her sorrow was turned to joy.
Beloved in Christ, God is still in the business of turning sorrow to joy. Our today’s text tells us of Haman’s evil plot against the Jews in Babylon, in which he determined to exterminate the Jewish Nation on a particular day.
However, the information was sent to all the constituted authority in land, to prepare and carry out the supposed order from the king. The agony of the Jew was enormous, and been slaves in Babylon, they cried day and night, for
salvation seems to be impossible.
In conclusion, the scripture says: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1) Unknown to them, that God had prepared a way out for them. And the supposed day of mourning, God turned it to a day of celebration, rejoicing and yearly festival. And their enemies died in their place. May God overturn the wicked plan against you, and shame your enemies totally in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
The Lord will turn the table, for my sake. And I will celebrate.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you know the end from the beginning. Give the enemies of my destiny, a shock that they will never recover from in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Sunday, March 10, 2019.

THEME: He Turned Sorrow To Joy. I.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.”
Luke 7:15.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Luke 7:12-14.
“Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
There is a God in Heaven; who is able and capable of turning negative situation around for good. The main reason the scripture says, “Those who know their God, shall be strong and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32) Strong in the sense that they are unstoppable and whatever enemies send their way, they dodged it with the sheild of faith. Child of God, dont forget that you are unstoppable. The enemies may plan to make you cry, do know that God will surely make you laugh last.
However, our today’s text says of a widow; whose only son died and was to be buried. The agony of a woman without husband, and whose only son, is to be buried is better imagine, than to experience it. The last hope of her earthly joy and comfort is gone.
Nevertheless, when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and stepped into her unpalatable condition, and said: _”Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak.”_ This season, the Lord will speak life into your life in Jesus name. Amen.
Notwithstanding, on the final note, the Lord is still in the business of doing good. He did not bypass the grieved woman, the Lord will not bypass you, He will turn all your sorrow to Joy, and restore back to you, all your lost grounds in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
One thing I know, the Lord will not bypass me. I am positioned for a divine visitation.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are a good God. And as you go about this season, doing good to your people, do not bypass me. Please Lord, turn all my sorrow to Joy in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Friday, March 8, be 2019.

THEME: The Joys of Marriage. V.

MEMORY VERSE:
“And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.”
John 2:2.

TODAY’S TEXT:
John 2:7-10.
“Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
In the opening and other parts of this series, we considered Love (Acceptance of your spouse) as one ingredient that makes marital joy last. And that Fruitfulness in marriage, is a special blessing from God and it add joy and beauty to the union.
More so, we saw that Prosperity, is also one of the seasoning that adds glamour and satisfaction to marital bliss. Meanwhile, yesterday we observed that Soundhealth is also of a great importance. But, it is a personal wealth, that cannot be shared or transfer.
Above all, beloved in Christ Jesus, the main source of marital bliss or joy, is the one and only the Almighty God. Do know that, when God is involved and you take HIM as the source of your marital joy, there and then will your marriage experience great and everlasting joy.
In conclusion, good things that your marriage need, comes from God. But the question is, do we know HIM through Jesus Christ or just claim to know HIM? Though, tribulations may arise in marriage, but as you seek and reverence God in your marriage, grace will abound for your marriage to stand and blissful. May God never depart from your marriage in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
If God be for me, who can be against me. Truly, I say nobody.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are always faithful and kind. Please, in your mercy, uphold my marital joy till the end. And may all that gives me joy, not turn to sorrow in Jesus name. Amen.

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DATE: Thursday, March 7, 2019.

THEME: The Joys of Marriage. IV.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
Jeremiah 33:6.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Matthew 9:20-22.
“And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we observed that prosperity, enable one to be able to provide for his or her needs and that of the family, (whether immediate or future) needs. For Poverty brings frustration into marriage, while prosperity supply a kind of joy that all will is well.
Notwithstanding, today we will be looking at Soundhealth, as one of the seasonings that makes marriage sweet and enjoyable.
Wellbeloved, come to think of it, let assume, the woman with the issue of blood, had a loving husband, caring children and wealth all around her. I doubt, if she would enjoy them at all, for her health had failed her, and her personal wealth is gone.
Let not forget, for good twelve years, they been taken her about without remedy, this would have made many of them (family and friends) to depart from her, while resources diminished totally. If you doubt it, ask Job.
“Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) All because of his seemly prolong and incurable disease.
Furthermore, an adage says, _”Health is wealth.”_ And to crown it all, our memory verse expressly declared the mind of God saying: *”Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”* I pray for as many, that their health had denied them marital joy, the Lord will visit you this season in Jesus name. Conclusively, sound health is of great importance to enjoy marriage. It is a personal asset, that you cannot transfer or share with anyone. May your health, not fail you in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
I declared:I have a perfect health of Spirit, Soul and Body. My health will not fail me.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, you are my healer. In your mercy, heal me of every form of infirmities upon my life and family in Jesus name. Amen.