Doomsday Serpent: Beware!

 

An Emoji Devotion for Sat, 18th May 2024

Topic: Doomsday Serpent: Beware!!

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Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1

This serpent mentioned was cunning and manipulative than any beast practically engaging other animals and people in the Bible days. Which means the serpent is on an assignment to be powerful. There must be a power tussle between man and serpent which seems to make the serpent more cunning. Another name for serpent is the "most deadly snake." 

In the context of our Highlighted verse in Genesis 3:1, you will realise that before the serpent talked to "Eve' the first way said was "yeah". A manipulative way to making the woman conclude to answer her question in its own favor. 

The serpent mission and ambition is to steal, kill and destroy the woman's destiny and good relationship with God.

There are people who have a deadly manipulative instinct to break us and not male us if we allow them to prevail among us. We must ask God to reveal them to us because they are always hidden under their mission of "stealing, killing and destroying things that was meant for our good". Sometimes these people can promote of thoughts of unbelieve and fear in our heart once we allow them to brainwash us like what happened to Eve? 

The only way to overcome these serpent is in Philippians 4:8 

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

But what if the serpent refuses to go or it is like a friend or neighbour or family we cannot easily drive away, the answer is in 

Psalms 91:9-14

"The Lord Most High is your fortress. Run to him for safety, and no terrible disasters will strike you or your home. God will command his angels to protect you wherever you go. "They will carry you in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. The Lord says, “If you love me and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe.

We can overpower serpents by not giving them our attention because they are very manipulative. By not listening to them at all, not even their yes or no? Do not take account of a serpent's words in your heart because they make someone lose eternal blessings. Had Eve did not listen or gave attention to the serpent that day she would still remain in the Garden of Eden till today. The serpent won Eve over and they were driven outside.

Abraham believed God's promise that God would make Abraham into a great nation, and that he would give the land of Canaan to Abraham's offspring. He never changed his mind until He received His promise from God. Beware of serpents!

Prayer: 

God the creator the universe, I run to you for safety. be my refuge through thick and thin of life and give me the courage to reach the promise you made for me. In Jesus name. God do not let serpen win me over in Jesus name. Amen. 

Who Told You, You are Naked?

 

An Emoji Devotional for Wednesday, May 8, 2024:

Topic: "Who Told You, You Are Naked?"

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“Who told you that you were naked?” the Lord God asked. “Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?” Genesis 3:11 NLT‬

In the story from Genesis, God asked Adam and Eve, "Who told you that you were naked?" This question is about more than just physical nakedness; it's about feeling exposed and vulnerable before God. When we engage in things that distance us from God, it creates a sense of shame and guilt that makes us feel spiritually naked.

God is always present in our lives, but when we allow forbidden things to influence us, we become blind to His presence and focused only on our shortcomings and distractions. This spiritual nakedness is a result of forbidden seeds that grow within us, causing us to feel separated from God.

Instead of confessing our spiritual nakedness, we should focus on God's power and ability to transform any situation for our benefit. We should pray for spiritual adornment and alignment with God's presence, rather than wallowing in feelings of shame and inadequacy.

Remember, the more we dwell on our spiritual nakedness, the further we drift from God's presence. Let us instead choose to praise God and seek His covering in all aspects of our lives. Stay strong, keep praying, and trust in God's ability to guide and protect you. Let us not allow distractions to pull us away from God's grace.

Prayer: Dear God, clothe me in Your spiritual presence and lead me on the path of righteousness. Amen.

Nothing Takes God by Surprise

 

An Emoji Devotional for Tue,7 May 2024

Topic: Nothing Takes God by Surprise

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But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Numbers 14:21

Our God is big and very great. Nothing can happen under the earth that is unknown to Him. Genesis 11:1-9 tells us that He watches what happens around the world and he scattered the intention of people who were building a high tower for their own glory.  God's glory is in all the earth and we all should learn how to give Him the glory. Should we give the praise of God to science or technology or men? The answer is No! Whenever you want to bring down His glory, sing His praise and worship Him be ause God desire worshippers who worship in Spirit and in Truth. John 4:23 You will see God's glory. Do not fight for your own glory but give Him all the glory neither give His glory to any other. When you do things that way and give God the glory He deserves in your knowledge, no matter the challenge you are up against,He will come down to fight and win your battles.

But the Lord came down to look at the city and the tower the people were building.
Genesis 11:5 NLT‬

With your faith and obedience intact,  Nothing can take God by Surprise, nothing us too big for Him if you believe in your heart. It will be done.

Prayer: God of Heaven I praise and worship you. I give you all glory and honor today. Please teach me how to glorify your name more and to praise you more to bring down your glory just as Solomon and Hezekiah did in their days. Amen

Mere Confession of a believer

 

An Emoji Devotional for Monday 6th, May 2024

Topic: Mere Confession of a believer

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‭It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” Matthew 15:11 NLT‬

A believer is someone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Someone who is fully functional in praying and sharing the good news of Christ to others. A complete believer has been committed to speaking about good news of God's word and baptising people according to Matthew 28:19-20.

We have known what a believer is, then what is confession? It is spoken words to admit oneself to hostility or hospitality of the Spiritual or Physical. 

Our living characters were brought up by the daily confessions in our mouth and the mouth of others around us. Howbeit, a mere confession is what defiles a man. What you merely say when you are off guard, upset, uncomfortable, unconscious and so on. These mere confession comes from our thinking routine. Our thoughts are powerful tools that design what we merely confess with our mouths. If your thoughts have made you feel worthy or unworthy lately there is one admonishing statement from the Bible about it and it is in Philippians4:8.

‭"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8 NLT‬

Have you traced where your thoughts are coming from lately, are they coming from threats?, fear?, scary neighbours?, life challenges?, you can cleans it by submitting your heart for Cleansing through prayers and reorientation of your mind to God's promises. 

‭Romans 12:2 NLT‬ says:

"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."

If you truly want to be totally saved, it must reach your end of thinking Jesus into confessing what is praise worthy of God in your life. Only Jesus can save every situations from thoughts to confession. Let us begin to learn how to think by confessing praise worthy things and let u to learn how to confess by thinking what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely and admirable. Things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 

Not by power nor by force but by thr Spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit to take you there. Zechariah 4:6

Prayer: Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ come and take my thoughts to thinking truly, thinking rightly, thinking honorably, thinking purely, thinking lovely, and thinking admirably. Holy Spirit fix my heart to excellent things worthy of youPraise. In Jesus name. Amen.