DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019

THE GREATEST GIFT

BIBLE READING: MATTHEW 2:1-3; 9-10

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3: 16

In this festive season, one of the ways to demonstrate our love for our fellow men is by the sharing of gifts. People share gifts for different reasons. Some, as a way of buying the favour of men in the coming year, some as a show of wealth, some because it is customary to give in Christmas, as a means of gaining popularity among men etc. If you give for these reasons, you would have received your reward of men and would therefore, not receive a reward from your Heavenly Father.

As God's children, there are certain guidelines He expects us to follow. One major guide is that we are to give expecting nothing in return from the recipient just like God when He gave us Jesus. "And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment." Luke 14:12

We are also to give, knowing that God will pay us back especially those who cannot repay just as Christ paid for our sins in full which we cannot repay. “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17. We are encouraged to give without the fanfare that our society favours, that we may be rewarded by our Heavenly Father in this season and beyond. Luke 6: 3-4. We are also enjoined to do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith. While we do all these and more, we must not forget to most importantly share the greatest gift of all: God's love moved Him to reconcile man to Himself by the giving of the gift of His only Son, as a substitute for man- Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Our acts of love should reflect and buttress the magnanimity of God especially in this season. The essence of the season and celebration is Jesus and we should honour and reverence Him in words and conduct as we celebrate His birth. It is not solely a season for eating and drinking, it is a season to tell and show men God's love and bring them to Jesus.

PRAYER:
Father thank you for giving us the greatest gift there is, even while we were yet sinners. Give me the grace to honour and reverence Jesus in my words and deeds as I celebrate His birth to the glory of Your Holy Name, Amen.

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MORNING BOOST :

6 + 2 = 8 but so does 5 + 3. The way you do things is not always the only way to do them. Respect other people's way of thinking.

The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have come.

You can meet somebody tomorrow who has better intentions for you than someone you have known forever. Time means nothing, character does.

Good Morning. Wishing You a Lovely day.
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DOMINION MANDATE DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019

ENDING THE YEAR WELL

BIBLE READING: JOB 8:7

“You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65:11‬ ‭(NKJV‬‬)

As the year comes to an end, one of the things we must pay attention to is the way we exit the old year and how we enter into the new year. A lot of people do not pay attention to this.

The end of the year is not a time to be in a frenzy to try to get the things you think you couldn’t get through out the year. Instead it is a time to look back, reflect on the year and give God thanks for keeping you through the year. To end the year properly, here are some specific things you should do.

1. GIVE GOD A WORTHY THANKSGIVING OFFERING TO SAY THANK YOU FOR KEEPING YOU THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Luke 17:11-19, the story is told of ten leper’s who met Jesus and while Jesus healed them all, only one returned to give thanks. “So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you whole. ” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭17:17-19‬ ‭(NKJV)‬‬

The fact that He returned and gave thanks got him wholeness (that means all his lost limbs were restored) as opposed to the others who only got healed from their leprosy.

2. GO AND HONOR YOUR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS.: Give them some thing tangible, no matter how little, show them you appreciate them and let the blessing of the commandment rest on you. “Honour your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” ‭‭Eph. 6:2-3 (NKJV).

We live in a society that is steadily losing the values of honour for parents and for elders. However, this is a command given by God himself, so if you want it to be well with you in the coming year, and you also want to live long, put a smile on the faces of your parents, honour them and God’s blessings will rest on you as you enter into the new year.

3. PLAN FOR THE NEW YEAR: As the year ends, one very important thing you must do is plan for the coming year. It is important to look back and evaluate the past year, see where you had victories, catalogue your achievements, take note of the areas where you failed and get ready for the next year. It is better to set your goals for the year now, instead of waiting for the new year to catch you unprepared. "Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You." Psalm 143:8(NKJV).

ACTION POINT:
Plan a personal retreat where you prayerfully review the year 2019, spend time in His Presence and prepare for the new year.

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