May 19, 2019 CAC Living Water Daily Devotional : TOPIC - PLAN AHEAD TO STAY AHEAD
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THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, May 19, 2019
TOPIC - PLAN AHEAD TO STAY AHEAD
Read: Proverbs 16:1-9
[1]The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.[2]All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.[3]Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.[4]The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.[5]Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.[6]By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.[7]When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.[8]Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.[9]A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
MEMORISE: _A man's heart plans his way, but the God directs his steps_ (Proverbs 16:9).
EXPOSITION
A renowned man of God was found studying, writing and meditating all night, after he and a group of some leaders had some hours of programme. Ordinarily one would have expected everybody to observe a deserving rest before the next programme, but to be better than the followers, according to his reply, he needed to play ahead.
Somebody said, “if you want to be the head, read ahead”. But it is not even only limited to reading, leaders have a lot to do, if they must have anything to be truly identified with. Captains of warriors are expected to be better warriors than their lieutenants, in terms of experience and strategy. Where this is lacking, failure beckons!
If you are a pastor over a Church, you must pray, read and be ready ahead, if you must succeed in that Church. Education and experience are life-long schools. Nobody graduates from these schools, until entrance into the grave. Therefore, every sacred or secular leader must be well up-to-date in order to meet with demands and challenges times and season will throw at them!
Jesus our perfect example, lived this throughout His three and half years ministry on earth. He would always separate Himself from the curious crowds for meditation and fellowshipping with His Father. This contributed to His erudition, brilliance and excellence, in the ministry. When others are sleeping, study to show yourself approved of God *(2 Tim. 2:15).* When others are enjoying entertainment, choose meditation in profitable things. The difference between you and them will soon be revealed *(Mal. 4:16).
You must not relent in efforts of rebuilding, reforming, recommitting yourself to be truly fit and relevant to your world, in your chosen career. Stay on the top as you do this, today and always. Prepare!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to make all the sacrifice needed to put me on top.
2. Oh Lord, I refuse to be a mediocre as from today.
3. Father, deliver Church leaders from the spirit of distraction and worldliness which make them to undermine spiritual exercises that could trigger growth of members.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 King 3:16 – 5:17; John 4:25 – 4:46
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain Blessed!
THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, May 19, 2019
TOPIC - PLAN AHEAD TO STAY AHEAD
Read: Proverbs 16:1-9
[1]The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.[2]All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.[3]Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.[4]The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.[5]Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.[6]By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.[7]When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.[8]Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.[9]A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
MEMORISE: _A man's heart plans his way, but the God directs his steps_ (Proverbs 16:9).
EXPOSITION
A renowned man of God was found studying, writing and meditating all night, after he and a group of some leaders had some hours of programme. Ordinarily one would have expected everybody to observe a deserving rest before the next programme, but to be better than the followers, according to his reply, he needed to play ahead.
Somebody said, “if you want to be the head, read ahead”. But it is not even only limited to reading, leaders have a lot to do, if they must have anything to be truly identified with. Captains of warriors are expected to be better warriors than their lieutenants, in terms of experience and strategy. Where this is lacking, failure beckons!
If you are a pastor over a Church, you must pray, read and be ready ahead, if you must succeed in that Church. Education and experience are life-long schools. Nobody graduates from these schools, until entrance into the grave. Therefore, every sacred or secular leader must be well up-to-date in order to meet with demands and challenges times and season will throw at them!
Jesus our perfect example, lived this throughout His three and half years ministry on earth. He would always separate Himself from the curious crowds for meditation and fellowshipping with His Father. This contributed to His erudition, brilliance and excellence, in the ministry. When others are sleeping, study to show yourself approved of God *(2 Tim. 2:15).* When others are enjoying entertainment, choose meditation in profitable things. The difference between you and them will soon be revealed *(Mal. 4:16).
You must not relent in efforts of rebuilding, reforming, recommitting yourself to be truly fit and relevant to your world, in your chosen career. Stay on the top as you do this, today and always. Prepare!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to make all the sacrifice needed to put me on top.
2. Oh Lord, I refuse to be a mediocre as from today.
3. Father, deliver Church leaders from the spirit of distraction and worldliness which make them to undermine spiritual exercises that could trigger growth of members.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 King 3:16 – 5:17; John 4:25 – 4:46
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain Blessed!
May 19, 2019 CAC Living Water Daily Devotional : TOPIC - PLAN AHEAD TO STAY AHEAD
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