'Scolded for Love' — Mark 14:4-5
Key Thought
Isn't it sadly strange that people so often criticize the gifts others make? I'm not sure if it is jealousy, greed, or pure pettiness that makes humans so quick to be critical of other's generosity. However, God loves a cheerful and generous giver. [1] Part of the reason is that we are like God when we give generously and joyously. If only we were as generous with our giving as we are with our criticism — and would learn not to be so quick to criticize!
Today's Prayer
Loving God and Almighty Father in heaven, please use me as a conduit of your love, mercy, and grace. I want to have a heart that is generous with others even if those around me cannot understand that generosity. Thank you for being so generous with me. May I never hoard your blessings, but always be quick to share them in ways that bring you joy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Timothy 6:17-19
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
2 Corinthians 8:9
Some of those at the table were indignant [that the woman poured the perfume over Jesus' head]. "Why waste such expensive perfume?" they asked. "It could have been sold for a year's wages and the money given to the poor!" So they scolded her harshly.
Key Thought
Isn't it sadly strange that people so often criticize the gifts others make? I'm not sure if it is jealousy, greed, or pure pettiness that makes humans so quick to be critical of other's generosity. However, God loves a cheerful and generous giver. [1] Part of the reason is that we are like God when we give generously and joyously. If only we were as generous with our giving as we are with our criticism — and would learn not to be so quick to criticize!
[1] 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.Today's Prayer
Loving God and Almighty Father in heaven, please use me as a conduit of your love, mercy, and grace. I want to have a heart that is generous with others even if those around me cannot understand that generosity. Thank you for being so generous with me. May I never hoard your blessings, but always be quick to share them in ways that bring you joy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Timothy 6:17-19
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
2 Corinthians 8:9
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*PRAYER OF WINNERS*
*MY SEASON OF UNBELIEVABLE BREAKTHROUGHS HAVE COME*
*Acts 3: 4-9* *_"4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9. And all the people saw him walking and praising God:"_*
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. (Raise up your hand to the heaven-lies): In this year, whether the enemies likes it or not, I shall prosper by fire, in the name of Jesus.
2. Thou power of opportunity wasters, I’m not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Anywhere I appear this year, darkness shall disappear, in the name of Jesus.
4. All my breakthroughs in captivity, be delivered now, in the name of Jesus.
5. In whatever I’m passing through now, oh God: answer your name in them, in the name of Jesus.
6. Oh God, arise and scatter the decisions of my enemies, in the name of Jesus.
7. Sources of my battles, what are you waiting for? Die, in the name of Jesus.
8. Every evil hand upon my life assigned to scatter my progress, die, in the name of Jesus.
9. Any power that wants suffering to be my identity, oh God arise, waste them, in the name of Jesus.
10. Powers rising up early to curse me, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
11. Satanic lions assigned to tear my life and destiny, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
12. Oh God arise, make me unstoppable this year, in the name of Jesus.
13. Wicked prophets, wicked witch doctors assigned to mock my life and destiny, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
14. Every problem in this year shall not rest on my shoulders, in the name of Jesus.
15. Whenever I knock a door, oh Heavens, open seven doors unto me, in the name of Jesus.
16. Powers assigned to kill me in the room of battles, what are you waiting for? Die, in the name of Jesus.
17. Any power feeding a tree against me, die with your tree, in the name of Jesus.
18. Warfare in my dream, stone of fire, kill them now, in the name of Jesus.
19. Powers contesting for my joy, collide with the rock of ages, in the name of Jesus.
20. Power's assigned to waste my life and destiny, die by fire, in the name of Jesus.
21. Powers consulting sand to fight against me, rock of ages, grind them to powder, in the name of Jesus.
22. Any power saying my battle will not end, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.
23. Every agent of bad luck, carry your load and die, in the name of Jesus.
24. My Father, My Father, My Father, arise, give me an unforgettable miracle today, in the name of Jesus.
25. My Father, by the thunder of Your power, catapult my destiny to greater heights, in the name of Jesus.
26. Glory killers of my father’s house, by the power in the blood of Jesus, catch fire and die, in the name of Jesus.
27. Angels of war, where are you? Arise now and turn my enemies against themselves, in the name of Jesus.
28. My Father, by Your mercy today, attend to my situation and give me outstanding breakthroughs, in the name of Jesus.
29. Every power planning to steal my glory this year, the Lord rebuke you today, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
*MY SEASON OF UNBELIEVABLE BREAKTHROUGHS HAVE COME*
*Acts 3: 4-9* *_"4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9. And all the people saw him walking and praising God:"_*
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. (Raise up your hand to the heaven-lies): In this year, whether the enemies likes it or not, I shall prosper by fire, in the name of Jesus.
2. Thou power of opportunity wasters, I’m not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Anywhere I appear this year, darkness shall disappear, in the name of Jesus.
4. All my breakthroughs in captivity, be delivered now, in the name of Jesus.
5. In whatever I’m passing through now, oh God: answer your name in them, in the name of Jesus.
6. Oh God, arise and scatter the decisions of my enemies, in the name of Jesus.
7. Sources of my battles, what are you waiting for? Die, in the name of Jesus.
8. Every evil hand upon my life assigned to scatter my progress, die, in the name of Jesus.
9. Any power that wants suffering to be my identity, oh God arise, waste them, in the name of Jesus.
10. Powers rising up early to curse me, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
11. Satanic lions assigned to tear my life and destiny, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
12. Oh God arise, make me unstoppable this year, in the name of Jesus.
13. Wicked prophets, wicked witch doctors assigned to mock my life and destiny, oh God arise, tear them to pieces, in the name of Jesus.
14. Every problem in this year shall not rest on my shoulders, in the name of Jesus.
15. Whenever I knock a door, oh Heavens, open seven doors unto me, in the name of Jesus.
16. Powers assigned to kill me in the room of battles, what are you waiting for? Die, in the name of Jesus.
17. Any power feeding a tree against me, die with your tree, in the name of Jesus.
18. Warfare in my dream, stone of fire, kill them now, in the name of Jesus.
19. Powers contesting for my joy, collide with the rock of ages, in the name of Jesus.
20. Power's assigned to waste my life and destiny, die by fire, in the name of Jesus.
21. Powers consulting sand to fight against me, rock of ages, grind them to powder, in the name of Jesus.
22. Any power saying my battle will not end, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.
23. Every agent of bad luck, carry your load and die, in the name of Jesus.
24. My Father, My Father, My Father, arise, give me an unforgettable miracle today, in the name of Jesus.
25. My Father, by the thunder of Your power, catapult my destiny to greater heights, in the name of Jesus.
26. Glory killers of my father’s house, by the power in the blood of Jesus, catch fire and die, in the name of Jesus.
27. Angels of war, where are you? Arise now and turn my enemies against themselves, in the name of Jesus.
28. My Father, by Your mercy today, attend to my situation and give me outstanding breakthroughs, in the name of Jesus.
29. Every power planning to steal my glory this year, the Lord rebuke you today, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL *218**
✍🏼Discovering your purpose in the Body of Christ is the best way to:
*1* Know your mandate in God Almighty
*2* Align to the mission of God Almighty
*3* Grow in maturity of God Almighty
*4* . Dwell in the manifestation of God
*5* . Help us to walk in God's morality
*MATTHEW 6:33*
_But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and then all these things together will be given you besides._
🤔NB:The three Main purpose of God for believers of Christ Jesus are;
*1* . Our first purpose on earth is to seek for God's Holy Kingdom
*2* . Our second purpose is to live a Godly, Holy and Righteous life
*3* . Our third Purpose is to except the rest of blessings (Earth wealths)
*PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY*
_ROMANS 11:16-25_
1. Thank God for calling us out of His Holiness in Christ Jesus
2. Pray to God to help us boast rightly and receive God's love
3. Pray for the Grace to walk in the Goodness of God
4. Pray to God to help you to produce good fruits in this life
5. Pray to God to help us have light to overcome all darkness
(SIR AUGUSTINE)
✍🏼Discovering your purpose in the Body of Christ is the best way to:
*1* Know your mandate in God Almighty
*2* Align to the mission of God Almighty
*3* Grow in maturity of God Almighty
*4* . Dwell in the manifestation of God
*5* . Help us to walk in God's morality
*MATTHEW 6:33*
_But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and then all these things together will be given you besides._
🤔NB:The three Main purpose of God for believers of Christ Jesus are;
*1* . Our first purpose on earth is to seek for God's Holy Kingdom
*2* . Our second purpose is to live a Godly, Holy and Righteous life
*3* . Our third Purpose is to except the rest of blessings (Earth wealths)
*PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY*
_ROMANS 11:16-25_
1. Thank God for calling us out of His Holiness in Christ Jesus
2. Pray to God to help us boast rightly and receive God's love
3. Pray for the Grace to walk in the Goodness of God
4. Pray to God to help you to produce good fruits in this life
5. Pray to God to help us have light to overcome all darkness
(SIR AUGUSTINE)
BLESSED BE THE LORD
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things — And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen...(Psalm 72v18-19)
🙌
Blessed be to you Lord...
Who do wondrous things
Blessed be to your
Glorious name Jesus
For the earth is filled
With your Glory
Forever and ever
Hallelujah...
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Blessed be the Lord who does great and wondrous things, for He created all things for his glory,...He created us all for his glory, that is our main purpose in life because a life without purpose is worthless, so we all have to function in our own space to live a life to please Him and to glorify his holy name, for us to enjoy his great wonders...my question for us today is that are we living our life for his glory? which begins by giving our life to Jesus because its only in Christ we can live a life worthy of his glory👉🏻Lord Jesus, I give/rededicate my life to you as the Lord and savior of my life...please have mercy on me and cleanse away all my sin with your precious blood for me to be worthy of your glorious presence in eternity, Thank you Jesus for the salvation of my soul in Jesus mighty name
🙏Thank you Lord Jesus for doing wondrous things in our lives, Thank you Lord Jesus for filling our lives and your church with your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things — And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen...(Psalm 72v18-19)
🙌
Blessed be to you Lord...
Who do wondrous things
Blessed be to your
Glorious name Jesus
For the earth is filled
With your Glory
Forever and ever
Hallelujah...
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Blessed be the Lord who does great and wondrous things, for He created all things for his glory,...He created us all for his glory, that is our main purpose in life because a life without purpose is worthless, so we all have to function in our own space to live a life to please Him and to glorify his holy name, for us to enjoy his great wonders...my question for us today is that are we living our life for his glory? which begins by giving our life to Jesus because its only in Christ we can live a life worthy of his glory👉🏻Lord Jesus, I give/rededicate my life to you as the Lord and savior of my life...please have mercy on me and cleanse away all my sin with your precious blood for me to be worthy of your glorious presence in eternity, Thank you Jesus for the salvation of my soul in Jesus mighty name
🙏Thank you Lord Jesus for doing wondrous things in our lives, Thank you Lord Jesus for filling our lives and your church with your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
“With the Holy Spirit, we are never alone in our mission.”
Today’s daily devotional highlights Jesus commissioning His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit, and ascending to heaven. Jesus instructed them to make disciples of all nations and assured them of His continual presence, empowering them to continue His mission.
SCRIPTURE
STORY
Have you ever felt uncertain about a new responsibility or mission?
The story of Jesus commissioning His disciples offers us profound encouragement and assurance. As Jesus gathered His disciples on the Mount of Olives, He gave them the Great Commission: to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe His commands. This mission might have seemed daunting, but Jesus provided a promise that transformed their fear into faith.
What does it mean for us to carry out this commission today?
Jesus promised that they would receive power from the Holy Spirit, who would equip and guide them. This same promise is available to us. Have you ever relied on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in your own journey?
Jesus assured His disciples of His continual presence, saying, "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." This promise is a cornerstone of our faith. It reminds us that no matter where we go or what challenges we face, Jesus is with us, empowering and supporting us.
How does this assurance change the way you approach your daily life and responsibilities?
After giving His final instructions, Jesus ascended into heaven, witnessed by over five hundred people. This ascension was not a farewell but a transition, marking the beginning of the disciples’ empowered service to the world. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit, who would fill them with boldness and strength to carry out Jesus' mission.
Are you willing to wait and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power in your life?
REFLECTION
Look for opportunities to share the love and teachings of Christ with those around you. Remember that Jesus is with you in every step of your journey, empowering you to fulfill His great commission with confidence and faith.
“You're not a mistake, and your life isn't an accident. There are no accidents in Christ.”
PRAYER
Dear Jesus, when You left the disciples You promised one of the greatest comforters that ever will be, and that is Your Holy Spirit. In the same way the disciples waited in expectation for Your Holy Spirit I too will wait in expectation each and every morning for Your Spirit to rest on my mind and heart. With the empowerment of the Holy Spirit I know that whatever I put my hands to will go from natural to supernatural. No matter what I do, I will not move until I feel Your supernatural hand upon me, I will not speak unless my words are empowered by Your Holy Spirit. Thank You Jesus that You haven’t left me by myself. Thank You that even when You ascended to heaven You cared enough about our lives to give us the one who puts power behind Your Word… The Holy Spirit. As I grow in my faith, Holy Spirit, teach me and lead me into all truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Today’s daily devotional highlights Jesus commissioning His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit, and ascending to heaven. Jesus instructed them to make disciples of all nations and assured them of His continual presence, empowering them to continue His mission.
SCRIPTURE
"Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matthew 28:20 NKJV
STORY
Have you ever felt uncertain about a new responsibility or mission?
The story of Jesus commissioning His disciples offers us profound encouragement and assurance. As Jesus gathered His disciples on the Mount of Olives, He gave them the Great Commission: to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe His commands. This mission might have seemed daunting, but Jesus provided a promise that transformed their fear into faith.
What does it mean for us to carry out this commission today?
Jesus promised that they would receive power from the Holy Spirit, who would equip and guide them. This same promise is available to us. Have you ever relied on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in your own journey?
Jesus assured His disciples of His continual presence, saying, "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." This promise is a cornerstone of our faith. It reminds us that no matter where we go or what challenges we face, Jesus is with us, empowering and supporting us.
How does this assurance change the way you approach your daily life and responsibilities?
After giving His final instructions, Jesus ascended into heaven, witnessed by over five hundred people. This ascension was not a farewell but a transition, marking the beginning of the disciples’ empowered service to the world. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit, who would fill them with boldness and strength to carry out Jesus' mission.
Are you willing to wait and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power in your life?
REFLECTION
Look for opportunities to share the love and teachings of Christ with those around you. Remember that Jesus is with you in every step of your journey, empowering you to fulfill His great commission with confidence and faith.
“You're not a mistake, and your life isn't an accident. There are no accidents in Christ.”
PRAYER
Dear Jesus, when You left the disciples You promised one of the greatest comforters that ever will be, and that is Your Holy Spirit. In the same way the disciples waited in expectation for Your Holy Spirit I too will wait in expectation each and every morning for Your Spirit to rest on my mind and heart. With the empowerment of the Holy Spirit I know that whatever I put my hands to will go from natural to supernatural. No matter what I do, I will not move until I feel Your supernatural hand upon me, I will not speak unless my words are empowered by Your Holy Spirit. Thank You Jesus that You haven’t left me by myself. Thank You that even when You ascended to heaven You cared enough about our lives to give us the one who puts power behind Your Word… The Holy Spirit. As I grow in my faith, Holy Spirit, teach me and lead me into all truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
*_Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?_*
Matthew 6:25
*Prayer :*
*_A Week of Bestowment_*
Matthew 6:25
*Prayer :*
Thank You for all the rich blessings and providence bestowed on me.
I always wake up to the abundance of life, in good health and never lack.
Keep me from worries, fears and anxieties when doubt and unbelief rise in me.
May I be comforted in assurance that You will supply me all I need as I seek Your will in this life.
Help me live a life fully dependent on You by faith in Your promises and not by flawed human reasoning.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*_A Week of Bestowment_*
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Forwarded from Real Bible Quiz
What three body parts did Jesus suggest we remove and "cast from thee" if they offended you?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
Hand, eye, mouth
21%
Arm, leg, eye
40%
Hand, foot, eye
16%
Eye, mouth, ear
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