Someone touched Me!

 

An Emoji devotions for Sun 29th August, 2021

Topic: Someone touched me! 

Highlights: 

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

Jesus heard them and answered, “Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do. I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”

Mark 2:17 

Now you know the reason why the bleeding woman touched Jesus and power was gone out of Jesus to heal her. The name Jesus itself means "HELP" so the woman asked for help with her action. 

She had said to herself, “If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

Matthew 9:21 

When you show you faith to God, don't show it like you are already a prophet Elijah and you want to move mountain. Show it like a powerless person that need help. 

Jesus said, ‘One day, two men went into God's Great House to pray. One man was a Pharisee . The other man took taxes on behalf of the government. The Pharisee stood there by himself. He prayed like this: “Thank you, God, that I am different from all these other people. They are bad people. They rob other people. They have sex with women that are not their wife. Thank you, God, that I am not like this man who takes taxes on behalf of the government. I stop eating on two days of each week. I give to you one tenth of all the things and money that I receive.”  But the other man stood far away. He would not even look up towards heaven . He was hitting his body with his hands to show how sorry he was. He prayed like this: “Please, God, be kind to me. I have done many bad things.” ’  Jesus went on to say, ‘Let me tell you about these men when they left there. The man that took taxes on behalf of the government was now right with God. But the Pharisee had not made anything right with God. Some people lift themselves up to be important. But God will bring all of them down low. Other people are humble . God will lift up those people to a good place.’

People who are well do not need a doctor. It is people who are ill that need a doctor. Some people think that they always obey God. Jesus did not come to help people like that. Some people know that they have done wrong things. Jesus is asking those people to come to him for help. Hallelujah!

Prayer: Lord Jesus I am incomplete without you. Please help me!

Don't be afraid of height

 

An Emoji Devotions for Fri 27th August 2021

Topic: Don't Be Afraid of Height

Highlights: 

...Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6

Everyone needs a little bit of fear in our lives. It is fear of accident that cautions drivers to drive carefully on the road. A little child with no amount of fear in them could take life-taking risks that could lead to untimely death. When fear is too much, it leads to shyness, low self esteem and failure. There is also a Spirit of fear that causes timidity and negative mindset in man. 

 When we compare what God could do in our lives to what fear can lead to, we will see that it is better to hold on to God's side. 

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Job 28:28 

God is taller than the heights we are afraid of. He assures us that "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." Isaiah 43:2 

In this life: "Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6. It does not matter if you are chasing a very big dream (pls read Deuteronomy 32:30)

You can go higher in life if you believe in what God commands Psalm 119:47 says "God's command brings happiness". 

When you do God's command - You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill (that) cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:14 

Don't be afraid of height. Just Believe that safety and winning only comes from God Proverbs 21:31

If you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and believe in his backing power. You will get there. Trust God today

Prayer: O Lord my Safety. Help me to go higher and greater in the power of your accomplishments in Jesus name. Amen.

Planned Work of God

 

An Emoji devotions for 25th August, 2021

Topic: Planned Work of God

Highlights: 

When Jesus saw the man and realized that he had been crippled for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be healed?”

John 5:6 

For I know the plans that I have in mind for you,” declares Adonai , “plans for shalom and not calamity—to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 TLV

Relevant to that situation over there in John 5:6; Jesus saw a man who was crippled for 38 years lying on the floor and still have to ask him "Do you want to be healed?". It is apparent that God wants to be sure about his need before He carry out His plans. Our response will indicate that we are ready receive assistance from God.

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51

Believe me, God do answers all our prayers but the answers were denied for the best reasons. Sometimes God's response to our needs are questions with situations we are facing today because still we don't get it that what we need at first is the qualifications to receive what we want. If you have the opportunity to see God passing by your house today, what is the most important thing you will ask him to do for you?

God has worked out his plans to assist you. He wants to build your mental maturity first so as to understand how He wants your package delivered to you. 

 If you are someone looking for a life partner for years, and you are still single. If Jesus asks why are you single? Would you rather tell him that you did not know how to treat ladies with love, or peradventure because ladies love money and you did not have it. Do you think riches is the only requirement to get the faithful woman? What about couples who got married because of money and later did not enjoy their marriage?

God is putting you through situations to make you undergo learning process. If you still don't get it, you may end up marrying the wrong person because you might lack the vitals of treating special women with love and kindness.

If God knows that your mental strength is not mature enough to receive riches He will create challenges to make you strong for it. Because some have lost their Holiness because they cannot maintain riches. Many people has committed suicide while some have committed crimes that lead them to untimely death because they are not mature enough to manage God's blessings.

What you need to do is to flow with God's plan. Understand that His plans are for your good. Keep praying that God will continue His plans for you because only God's plan works and only His plans gives hope and great future. Jeremiah 29:11

Prayer: God I remain focus trusting in your gracious plans for me. Though I may not understand right now but I will continue to hope and believe your plans for my life. So help me Lord in Jesus name. 

Someone Got their healing. Was it you?

 

An Emoji Devotions for Monday 23rd August 2021

Topic: Someone Got their healing. Was it you?

Highlights:

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

While some people are trying to get a selfie pose with Jesus, some are doing their best just to touch the edge of his garment. Sounds funny right?

"Jesus said C'mon someone touched me." Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.”  "You won't understand the kind of touch I mean Peter". It's not that kind of touch of arm over shoulder Peter. It is a touch on the tip of my robe. Peter was astonished and was like ah ahh ahh! 

Some people got their miracles and healing right over there, was that you? Someone also got their deliverance, financial breakthrough, restoration and lots more. Was it you who touched the Master?

If that was you, then congratulations! Your faith has made you whole! Go in peace!

"Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Matthew 8:47-48

Give yourself a break and Go only for the edge of His garment. It's not too late to touch the Lord today for free! Only by faith. 

Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ if I can but only touch the edge of your garment I will be made whole. Please bless my faith today in Jesus name. Amen. 

What Happened?

 

An Emoji devotions for Sun 22nd August, 2021

Topic: What Happened? 

Highlight: 

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.  He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.  And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go , sir: and went not.

Matthew 21:28‭-‬30 KJV

A Christian is a born again believer of Jesus Christ. When anyone changes the game plan of being a Christian to being religious, then that person is not more doing the will of God. What are the game plan of being a Christian. 

1. You are the salt for everyone on earth. But if salt no longer tastes like salt, how can it make food salty? All it is good for is to be thrown out and walked on.

Matthew 5:13

There are two different things between saying "No".and walking away. In the older days, a slap on the right cheek is a bad insult. So when someone slaps or insults you, our Lord Jesus asks us to walk away. Matthew 5:39. Hey I know this is not going to be easy but that is what the Lord commands us to do. If you truly wants to follow the game plan you have to obey God's command because as a believer of Christ, you are the salt of the whole earth, and you are supposed to be sweet as ever. So what happened to sweetness if Christians behave like the every other socialites? May God have mercy.

2. As a Christian, You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden, and no one lights a lamp and puts it under a clay pot. Instead, it is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14‭-‬16. If you cannot shine the light of Jesus Christ for others around to see as an example. What then is the evidence that you are obedient child of God. 

3. If you are only kind to your friends, then you are not doing anything special. Even people who do not believe in God do that. So you must be good in every way, as your Father above is good in every way.’

Matthew 5:47‭-‬48 

Let me stop here and go back to the question of the topic: "what happened?". Whatever you can do to go many miles for the sake of Christ . Do it. 

When God called you from darkness to light for being a Christian, He did not call you to behave like everyone non-Christians. He  called you to do be like Jesus His only son. Are you living up to the true meaning of your calling or you are just doing something else under the umbrella of Christianity? Pray to God to lead you to the right path and read the book of Matthew chapter 5 and 6 for more information about being a true child of God. 

Prayer: Thank you Lord for your mercy and kindness to count me among your children. please Lord help me amend my ways in any way I have been disobedient to you and also let your grace be sufficient for me in all ways in Jesus name. Amen.

And light Started Shinning

An Emoji devotions for Fri, 20th of August 2021

Topic: And light started Shinning

Highlights: 

God looked at the light and saw that it was good. He separated light from darkness

Genesis 1:4

"You two can't stay together" that was what God said to Light and darkness - Like it's not good for man to be alone but not with light and darkness. We all could see that toxic people could one day repent and change from their bad ways to good ways. There is a time of life we called the day time - This is the time when the sun shines bright and everything comes alive. Today is a happy day because everyone could see the light but when it is night it becomes dark again and movement becomes slow and everyone becomes sleepy. 

Things sometimes gets sticky and sneaks into spiritual phenomenon that indicates  positions where each of us belongs- either in the day or in the night, they are worth thanking God for. The sun is beautiful in a special way. The moon is also beautiful in a special way, but it is different from the sun. The stars are beautiful too, and each star is beautiful in its own special way.

1 Corinthians 15:41 

Everyone loves to see the sun. The moon looks beautiful and yet the Star is twinkles when it is dark. Jesus answered, “Are not there twelve hours in each day? If you walk during the day, you will have light from the sun, and you will not stumble. But if you walk during the night, you will stumble, because you may not have enough light.”

John 11:9‭-‬10 

 There is only one star that outshines the sun and that is the morning star. Jesus Christ is the morning star and He will not make you stumble. Revelations 22:16

I do not know your name or where you are right now but I know that if you surround yourself with Jesus Christ the Light given by God, you will walk in the light and darkness will stay away from you. 

Jesus once said: Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”

John 8:12 

Stay away from darkness, stay with Jesus, God can make your light shine brighter when you continue to walk in the light with Jesus Christ. 

Prayer: Lord Jesus I give you my life and my soul, please guide me with your shinning light and lead me in the way of everlasting life. In Jesus name

THE SINGING GOD

 

An Emoji Devotional for Wed 18th August, 2021

Topic: The Singing God

Highlights: 

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.”

Zephaniah 3:17 

The first Being to sing songs is God. God is a Spirit John 4:24 and do sing songs. So His angels do listen to his songs and do back up and adlibs and harmony to his song. By this you will not be surprised why a musician was proclaimed by God to be a man after His heart.  Later, God removed Saul and let David rule in his place. God said about him, “David the son of Jesse is the kind of person who pleases me most! He does everything I want him to do.”

Acts 13:22 

Yes, David was there singing different Psalms in the wilderness with his sheep. He composed many songs like Psalm 23 "You, Lord , are my shepherd. I will never be in need." and was still singing while  he saw his livestock resting on the green grass: "You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,  and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.

 Psalms 23:2‭-‬3

God saw David from where He is as said "wow this boy cherished me". While everyone was busy in the city complaining about inflation and daily sales, a little boy "David was in the wilderness singing about things he saw His sheep doing using it to unwind the beauty of God's love and kindness towards Him. 

The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

Like David do you sing songs of Psalms for God? Do you always reason in your heart how wonderful God is? Do you relate things around you with the kindness of God?

Even when people are not nice, God is singing, without thinking about your sins or their sins. If you listen to God's song then you too will sing beautiful songs of praises like King David sung in Book of Psalms. Don't look at what is happening around, think about God singing in the midst of you and join the harmony.

Remember that David was made King of his Nation without campaigning. When you join the Lord's choir to sing beautiful songs even right where you are, God will arise with joyful celebration over you. And you know what that means when the King of Kings and the Most High God rejoice over you, the whole heaven and earth will rejoice over you.

Psalm Song Prayer: How much longer, Lord , will you forget about me? Will it be forever? Please let's sing together now and let us rejoice together because I know you are in the midst of me and I appreciate your presence. In Jesus name. Amen