Saturday, April 16, 2022

Eloi Eloi Lama Sabachthani

 



An Emoji Devotions for Sat, April 16, 2022


Topic: Eloi Eloi Lama Sabachthani


Highlight: 


Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” John 21:18


Simon Peter! Jesus said you will fall into temptation and later on deny him three times before the cock crows. Even though Peter challenged that revelation; By replying, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” but in the end, He (Simon) could not overcome denying Jesus three times because the situation is inevitable. Find out in Luke 22:33


(Jesus in verse 44) And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. But the will of God has to be done. 


For the one reading this, it will come a time of your life when the inevitable may have to happen. Be ready for it , so that the will of God may be done in your life. 


And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Mark 15:34 


God could and will never forsake His own. This has to happen, Jesus has to die so that you and I could know and believe in resurrection of the dead. "A Roman army officer was standing in front of Jesus. When the officer saw how Jesus died, he said, “This man really was the Son of God!”

Mark 15:39


in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 1 Corinthians 15: 52


If you follow God's plan and allow God's plan to work on you. There will be resurrection in your life. 


Jesus is the plan that God has for me and you. He has already suffered all the inevitable occurrence that are deemed for resurrection. If you accept him, believe in him and let his grace work in your life. You will enjoy God now and in afterlife. 


Jesus is truly the son of God.


Prayer: Today Lord, Jesus I understand that I am serving the resurrected Lord who has paid all the price for me to enjoy premium relationship with God. May your grace spread into all I am and will become. Amen.  




Monday, April 11, 2022

Grace of God alone is the energy to depend on

 


An Emoji Devotional for Mon, 11th April, 2022


Topic: Grace of God alone is the energy to depend on.


Highlight: And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7


Elijah said to Baal's prophets, “There are more of you, so you go first. Pick out a bull and get it ready, but don't light the fire. Then pray to your god.” They chose their bull, then they got it ready and prayed to Baal all morning, asking him to start the fire. They danced around the altar and shouted, “Answer us, Baal!” But there was no answer. At noon, Elijah began making fun of them. “Pray louder!” he said. “Baal must be a god. Maybe he's daydreaming or using the toilet or traveling somewhere. Or maybe he's asleep, and you have to wake him up.” The prophets kept shouting louder and louder, and they cut themselves with swords and knives until they were bleeding. This was the way they worshiped, and they kept it up until time for the evening sacrifice. But there was no answer of any kind. Elijah told everyone to gather around him while he repaired the Lord's altar. Then he used twelve stones to build an altar in honor of the Lord. Each stone stood for one of the tribes of Israel, which was the name the Lord had given to their ancestor Jacob. Elijah dug a ditch around the altar, large enough to hold about 14 liters. He placed the wood on the altar, then they cut the bull into pieces and laid the meat on the wood. He told the people, “Fill four large jars with water and pour it over the meat and the wood.” After they did this, he told them to do it two more times. They did exactly as he said until finally, the water ran down the altar and filled the ditch. When it was time for the evening sacrifice, Elijah prayed: Our Lord, you are the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. Now, prove that you are the God of this nation, and that I, your servant, have done this at your command. Please answer me, so these people will know that you are the Lord God, and that you will turn their hearts back to you. The Lord immediately sent fire, and it burned up the sacrifice, the wood, and the stones. It scorched the ground everywhere around the altar and dried up every drop of water in the ditch. When the crowd saw what had happened, they all bowed down and shouted, “The Lord is God! The Lord is God!” Just then, Elijah said, “Grab the prophets of Baal! Don't let any of them get away.” So the people captured the prophets and took them to Kishon River, where Elijah killed every one of them.

1 Kings 18:25‭-‬40 


We should depend on the All-powerful God. Not on our own power or strength. The energy that convert prayers to answer is only in God's hands and not in our hands. Do not allow the flesh manipulates you into thinking that you will be heard when you perform additional man-made rites. Believe in Jesus His Son and follow God's commands and with patience- pray with faith and Thanksgiving. It is by grace alone and not by works. Ephesians 2:8-9 Hallelujah


Prayer: Lord I believe, help my unbelief in Jesus name. Amen

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Jesus Standard Signature - (JSS)

 


An Emoji devotions for Sat Apr 9, 2022


Topic: Jesus Standard Signature - (JSS)


Highlight: 


Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.


Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to save his people. Our God has given us a mighty Savior from the family of David his servant. Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets to save us from our enemies and from everyone who hates us. God said he would be kind to our people and keep his sacred promise. that he would rescue us from our enemies. Then we could serve him without fear - Are you serving God without fear today. Do not let the devil steal your blessing through fear. The Bible says that "A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I (Jesus) came so everyone would have life, and have it fully.

John 10:10 


Jesus has a signature standard of living which is to serve God without fear. He said in Matthew 6: 32-34


Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father in heaven knows you need all of these. But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well. Don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.


Most of the great Prophets of God have lived their lives by Jesus Standard Signature which  is to serve God without fear. We must let this be our signature as Christian. Yet God raised Jesus to life! God's Spirit now lives in you, and he will raise you to life by his Spirit.

Romans 8:11


We ought to believe in God and put our faith in Him. We ought to love Him and depend on His name. The Hebrew Men in Daniel 3:17 used this signature to outlive their fear. "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand." Jesus has never been afraid even to the point of death on the cross because He knows that the grace of God is available to bring resurrection unto his body even in the grave. 


Do not give it a try, live by the signature to serve God without fear. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. 


If you are yet to give your life to Jesus. This is an opportunity to enjoy the grace upon your life. Jesus is the way forward in life. Open your mind, accept the one and only saviour of the world who is able to guide and shape your soul and spirit unto eternal life. Pray the prayer of faith by calling Jesus by faith: "I call on the Lord Jesus ro come into my life and save my soul from the world's terror and sin. 


In conclusion, look back to the highlight of today's devotional, Jesus was sleeping in the stormy sea, when he woke up, He rebuked the wind. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Serve God without fear is the best signature you can ever have. 


Prayer: God of the Covenant of Abraham, I wish this day that you give me the ability to serve you without fear knowing fully well that you are with me with your saving power. Help me to trust in you with all my heart and to lean not on my own understanding in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Father for it is done. Amen


Tuesday, April 5, 2022

What do you went out to see?

 


An Emoji devotions for Tue, Apr 5, 2022


Topic: What do you went out to see?


Highlight: And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:7 KJV



We just want the best that's what we want to see. We want result, not a reed from the grass blown back and forth by the wind. But when you go to the field and all you keep looking at is a reed blowing back and forth until the time is spent, it is just like wasting of time. However, we do want such satisfaction which guarantee impact. 


What did you really go out to see? Was he a prophet? He certainly was. I tell you that he was more than a prophet. In the Scriptures God says about him, “I am sending my messenger ahead to get things ready for you.” I tell you no one ever born on this earth is greater than John the Baptist. But whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 11:9‭-‬11 CEVDCI


You are a child of God that belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. You are greater than the reeds and even the Prophets. People have come to see you, because you shine the light of Christ. Believe in yourself in the name of God and keep shinning.


Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 


God's grace is available for all who believe in Christ alone.


Prayer: Father, I believe that through Jesus Christ I am blessed. Help me to be strong in my conviction that you are with me and I will not fall. In Jesus name.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Friends or Fences

 



An Emoji devotions for Thu, March 31, 2022


Topic: Friends or Fences


Highlight: Jesus wept.

John 11:35 


See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. Luke 11:35


Jesus wept for his friend in John 11:35 but he did not lose hope. He bounced back in hope and raised up Lazarus. weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. See to it that your hope is not covered with darkness. It is very dangerous to weep and lose hope. Seeing other people weeping may make you too want to cry but after the cry Psalms 30:5 says Joy comes in the morning; provided you do not lose your hope in God. If Jesus had lost his hope, Lazarus could have been buried. Other people has lost hope and it made Jesus too cry because they were crying but though Jesus wept He did not let darkness cover his mind. He was able to say "Lazarus come forth" with hope of resurrection. (John 11:43)


It takes only grace of God to stand strong. in John 11:25 "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;"

in Psalm 30:5 even though you think that maybe God is angry with you: 


His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!

Psalms 30:5 ERV


Build your fences with hope in God's mercy and grace. Who can accuse the people God has chosen? No one! God is the one who makes them right.

Romans 8:33 ERV


Please be strong, please build your fences with God's favor today. 


Psalm 5;12 Lord, when you bless good people, you surround them with your love, like a large shield that protects them.

Psalms 5:12 


John 3:16 Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.


Do not let anything weigh you down. Keep your hope bright. There is joy when the morning comes and be sure to wait for it.


Prayer: In Jesus name I accept the advice of the Holy Spirit. I remain confident that I will see the goodness of God in the land of the living. Amen.


Sunday, March 27, 2022

When God is Near There is Peace

 


An Emoji Devotional for Sun, March 27 2022


Topic: When God is near there is peace.


Highlight: 


The Lord is Near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation with prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6


Why is your heart troubled? so many things on our mind lately. We need someone to help with our burdens. Jesus said it, maybe you did not remember: “Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 ERV


Whatever is giving you sleepless night can be handled by Jesus if you follow his teachings. 


"Accept my teaching. Learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will be able to get some rest. Yes, the teaching that I ask you to accept is easy. The load I give you to carry is light.”

Matthew 11:29‭-‬30 ERV


Though the Lord is near, he wants you to come.  Even if you cannot come to Jesus because of forces of life holding you bound, you can beg God to bid you to come to Him because once Jesus asks you to come, no power can hold you down. And wherever Jesus is, you find peace and joy.


Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”


You do not need to resist your anxieties or anything bothering your heart. Instead, in every situation with prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God by asking Jesus to bid your anxieties away according to the will of God. Remember to abide in God's word which is the teachings of Jesus which you can find daily in the Bible.


Remember that Jesus is in the midst of your storm. Wake him up like the apostles did and ask Him to help you with peace that surpasses all understanding.


Prayer: Lord Jesus please bid me to come into your peace that passes all understanding. I pray with Thanksgiving in your name. Amen


Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Tychicus the brother we love

 


An Emoji devotions for Wed, March 23, 2022


Topic: Tychicus the brother we love


Highlight:

I am sending you Tychicus, the brother we love. He is a faithful servant of the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening with me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.

Ephesians 6:21 ERV


It's not easy to be loved this days most especially when you are a Christian because the people of the world see gentleness as weakness and sees love as slowness. They see hope and faith as waste of time. 


Apostle Paul categorically called Tychicus, the brother we love just like John the one whom Jesus loved. (John 21:20). This reflect to the brotherly love of Christ in which the Christian faith was built. For the Apostle Paul to send Tychicus, they must have found in him the quality of someone who could withstand the tricks of the devil. 


So Tychicus must have had the belt of truth tied around his waist, which means he always says the truth even at the point of death and on his chest he has worn the protection of right living (breast plate of righteousness). On his feet he wears the Good News of peace to help him stand strong. And He also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows that come from the Evil One. He already accept God’s salvation as his helmet. And had taken the sword of the Spirit—that sword is the teaching of God. Tychicus prays in the Spirit at all times. Praying with all kinds of prayers, and asking for everything he need. Tychicus is always be ready.  He Never gave up. He is always praying for all of God’s people.

Ephesians 6:14‭-‬18 ERV


Check Colossians 3:22


Prayer: Lord let your love flow through me in Jesus name. 



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