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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.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2019.

THEME: EYE SERVICES.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”
Ephesians 6:8.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Ephesians 6:6-7.
“Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Eye service is a service PERFORMED ONLY UNDER INSPECTION, OR THE EYE OF AN EMPLOYER. It connote the act of selfish activeness that seek the praise of an employer. It further revealed the acute level of laziness on the part of whoever that indulge in it.
Nevertheless, our today’s text warn us as christians, not to indulge in such negative attitude in our daily walk with God. Meanwhile our work in the God’s kingdom, must not be, to please men.
Rather, we must do our work in God’s kingdom willingly, by doing the will of God from our hearts. More so, we must perform our services with favourable attitude, as to the Lord, and not to men.
Conclusively, our memory verse says; “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.” This reminds us of the promises and the blessings that await the diligent workers and the lazy workers. Beloved, whatever your position and your attitude to God’s work, do know that your just reward await you.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
I will work the work, while it is day.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, remove any iota of eye service from me. And help me to do my duties diligently, willingly and without fear and favour in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019.

THEME: HEARING INSTRUCTIONS?

MEMORY VERSE:
“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.”
Proverbs 8:14.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Proverbs 8:32-34.
“Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
We often discuss with our peers such things like our achievements, vision, mission, plans, but rarely our fears, so as not to appear weak before our peers.
Meanwhile, age has little or nothing to do with wisdom or maturity. My granny used to say, “When an adult acts in such a way, that is questionable or against his or her supposed age intelligence, such fellow suffer from childish syndrome, no matter the age.”
Nevertheless, to get help, we must know that our our help comes from God. Today’s text revealed the mind of God and counsel for HIS children. It admonished us to, Listen and keep commandments, hear instructions and be wise. God affirms further, “And blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, watching at the posts of my doors.
In conclusion, Job 28:28 inform us thus: “And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.” Therefore, hearing instructions from God, is act of reverence to God, and fleeing evil shows our understanding. May you be blessed with grace to always hear instructions from God in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
Obedient is better than sacrifice.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, help me to keep to your instructions for my life. That I may enjoy blessings, available for the obedient children in Jesus name. Amen.

THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.

DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019.

THEME: NO MORE PLUNDERERS

MEMORY VERSE:
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Malachi 3:11.

TODAY’S TEXT:
Judges 6:3-5.
“And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them; And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass. For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

TODAY’S MESSAGE:
To start with, who is a PLUNDERER and what does it mean to plunder? To plunder means to take by force, or to destroy goods or properties belonging to another fellow, for no just cause. And a plunderer is one that enjoy, encourage or indulge in this vices. Another question is, why are the people of covenant plundered? One of the answer is in Judges 6:1; “And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.” When we sin against God, we do in actual fact, turn our back to God, telling HIM that we are self sufficient.
Meanwhile, our today’s text revealed the kind of punishment that can come to one, after kicking against God’s instructions.
Furthermore, the only wise God says in Proverbs 8:36
“But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” This indicates that, when a man sins against God, he is in love with death.
In conclusion, our memory verse present to us a goodnews, when we return back to God to do HIS will. God promise to put an end to plunders in our midst, more so, our land to yield her increase. As you and I repent of our sins, seek God’s face and determine to please HIM, may we be richly blessed in Jesus name. Amen.

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

DAILY CONFESSION:
No more plunders or destroyer in my land.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, in your mercy put an end to plunders in my nation. That I may enjoy the Blessings therein in Jesus name. Amen.