DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

MONEY IS A TOOL NOT A MASTER

BIBLE READING: LUKE 16:10-14

“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided him." Luke 16:13–14 (NKJV).

Money is any acceptable medium of exchange which is also used to store value. The importance of money cannot be overemphasized. It is one of the most contentious issues which have the capacity to make or mar its possessor depending on his/her disposition. Money itself is amoral but it is our attachment to and our worship of money that will lead us into sin - “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1Tim 6:10 (NIV).

The earth belongs to God and He has given us power of attorney to steward His resources. When Jesus says, “You cannot serve God and money,” the word used for money is specifically “mammon.” Just as “wisdom” is personified throughout the Bible, Jesus personifies money here as another entity that vies for our allegiance. What is interesting here is that the Pharisees were infected with this love of money, and it caused them to immediately discount what Jesus was saying - "The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they decided him." Luke 16:14(NKJV). God does not talk about money because He is broke and needs a helping hand. Far from it. God owns everything - "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine. Exodus 19: 5 (NIV).

Since God is the rightful owner of everything we have, this means the money we earn belongs to God. Practically speaking, God calls us to manage the money we accumulate on His behalf. This is the essence of Biblical stewardship. It is important that we periodically do a personal wellness check regarding our attitudes about money and possessions - "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke 12:34(KJV).

Our money should be deployed to support the advancement of God’s kingdom agenda. Money is a tool because it is through our prosperity that the Gospel will be taken to the ends of the earth – “Cry yet, saying, thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. Zach 1:17(KJV).

Money is a veritable tool that has the tendency to enslave its possessor. We are enjoined to serve the Lord with our money but not serve money which demands worship - You cannot serve God and money. Are you maximizing the resources God has given to you as a tool to advance the Gospel, and bless lives or are you a slave to money? Selah!

ACTION POINT:
Obtain your bank account statement and review your expenditure for the past 6 months. If the bulk of your expenses does not show that your money has been a tool for the advancement of God’s Kingdom, repent and consciously use your money as a tool.

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019

THE POWER OF PROPHETIC CONNECTION (2)

BIBLE READING: DEUT. 34:9; JOSH. 1 17-18

As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Exodus 17:11

What a man needs to succeed in life is much more than enviable certifications or cutting-edge skill. You need more than instruction; you need apostolic or prophetic impartation. Joshua had faithfully served Moses, and when the latter’s day of departure was near. Moses asked God to choose a man that would take on the next phase of the assignment. God told him to take Joshua his assistant, and publicly endorse him, putting his hands on him. This was an impartation that eternally redefined the ministry of Joshua as coroborrated by Deut.34:9(KJV); "And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him; and the children of Israel harkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses."

Joshua 1:17-18 also demonstrates that the impartation of wisdom, honour, and authority that Moses carried was seen functioning effortlessly in the life of Joshua because he was rightly connected to Moses. As you connect properly with your man of God, there are things that will bow to you cheaply. The servant of Elisha had his master's rod but not his master's voice. How do I rightly connect to my prophet?

I. PRAY FOR HIM: Philippians 1:19; Ephesians 6:18-19. There are so many burdens on the shoulders of your man of God. Pray constantly for him.

II. LISTEN TO HIM: Luke 16 :30-31. Treasure his words, instructions and teachings.

III. SERVE HIM: Philippians 2:22, "But ye know the proof of him, that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel." Joshua 1:1, further illustrates - "Now after the death of Moses the servant of Lord, it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying...." God addressed Joshua as, "Moses' servant," not his associate. Serve your man of God in any capacity.

IV. HONOUR HIM FINANCIALLY AND MATERIALLY: In Luke 8:1-3, several upwardly mobile women that benefited from the ministry of Jesus brought money to support and honour Him.

Philippians 4:15-19, we often quote verse 19; not realizing that, that apostolic and prophetic invocation was as a result of the preceeding verses that tell us about the partnership through giving and receiving that went on between the Apostle Paul and the Philippian church. It was not a wish; it was a sweet-smelling aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and, well-pleasing to God. The Philippian church engraved themselves into the heart of Apostle Paul with their substance to such an extent that he always remembered them with joy.

PRAYER:
Father, I ask for the right attitude toward my spiritual shepherd, that my partnership with him in the advancement of the gospel will be of great joy, that I may share in his grace in Jesus name, Amen.

BLISSFUL HOME TONIC

Secret 1
Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his or her strength.

Secret 2
Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future.

Secret 3
Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

Secret 4
Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true.

Secret 5
To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are:
Ignorance
Prayerlessness
Unforgiveness
Third party influence
Stinginess
Stubbornness
Lack of love
Rudeness
Laziness
Disrespect
Cheating
Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

Secret 6
There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages.

Secret 7
God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials in order for you to mould the person that you desire. This can only be achieved through prayer, love and Patience

Secret 8
Getting married is taking a huge risk. You can not predict what will happen in the future. Situations may change so leave room for adjustments. Husband can lose his good job or you may fail to have babies. All these require you to be prayerful otherwise you might divorce.

Secret 9
Marriage is not a contract. It is permanent. It needs total commitment. Love is the glue that sticks the couple together. Divorce start in the mind and the devil feeds the mind. Never ever entertain thoughts of getting a divorce. Never threaten your spouse with divorce. Choose to remain married. God hates divorce.

Secret 10
Every marriage has a price to pay. Marriage is like a bank account. It is the money that you deposit that you withdraw. If you don't deposit love, peace and care into your marriage, you are not a candidate for a blissful home.

So today let us pray for our marriages and ask God to help us where we are lacking in the marriage. Send to those you care about because you never know who may be helping. May God bless you all

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019

PROPHETIC CONNECTION (1)

BIBLE READING: EXODUS 19:4; DEUT. 32:10-11

Ye have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bare you on the eagles' wings, and bought you unto myself Exodus 19: 4(KJV).

He found him in a desert land, and in the howling wilderness; He led him about, he instructed him, He kept him as the apple of his eye. As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on the wing: Deut.32:10-11(KJV).

God carried the Israelites on eagle's wings when He brought them out of Egypt, that eagle was Moses. God used the eagle to represent the ministry of a prophet. The eagle has: an uncanny ability to carry weight, very strong visual acuity, foresight, and can live for up to 70 years.

When God brings a prophet into your life, he helps you gain insight, gives you prophetic direction, and carries you in the spirit. A prophet is endowed by God to carry unusual grace to enable God's people enter their inheritance. Concerning King Uzziah and his relationship with prophet Zechariah, 2 Chro. 26:4-5 says, "And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did. And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper."

Connecting with the prophet God has authorized for your life will cause you to prosper beyond measure. As long as an electrical appliance is rightly connected to the source of power, it will stay on and function properly. A mighty turn around can happen in your life through the ministry of the sent man from God to you. Hosea 12:13 says, "And by a prophet the Lord bought out Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved."

The deliverance and preservation of any group of people is dependent on the prophet God has designated to them. God used Moses to deliver about three million people out of Egypt, but very few of them made it to the promised land. They disconnected from the preserving ministry of Moses, as a result, they couldn't take full hold of all that God had for them. 2 Kings 2:19-22, describes how the men of the city of Jericho approached Elisha over the economic situation in the land; the land was barren, and the water was bad. Just a pronouncement from the mouth of the prophet turned the economy of the nation around.

The prophetic ministry of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo made the people complete the rebuilding of the temple after they returned from Babylon. In the face of fierce opposition the work prospered (Ezra 5:1). When you sustain a vibrant relationship with your prophet, you are able to achieve in a short period, what would have taken longer to achieve. 2Chro. 20:20(NKJV) says, "...Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall established; believe his prophets, and you shall prosper."

Look into your life, is there any area where you need divine intervention? Connect to your prophet by sowing a seed into his life and see that situation turnaround.

PRAYER:
Father, I ask that my eyes be opened to rightly discern the prophet you sent to my life, that I may honour and rightly esteem him in Jesus name, Amen.

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