April 7, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- COMMANDING DIVINE STRENGTH UPON YOUR LIFE
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
– World Health Day
TOPIC: COMMANDING DIVINE STRENGTH UPON YOUR LIFE
Read Romans 7:13-25
[13]Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.[14]For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.[15]For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.[16]If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.[17]Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.[18]For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.[19]For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.[20]Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.[21]I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.[22]For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:[23]But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.[24]O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?[25]I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
MEMORISE: In that day the Lord will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David, and the house of David shall be like God, like the Angel of the Lord before them (Zechariah 12:8)
EXPOSITION
We all need divine strength in every aspect of our lives. Success is automatic when one obtains divine strength. To gain this strength, you need to critically look at different areas of your life where you experience weakness. We are to reject weakness of any kind in our lives, as partakers of the divine strength. When your weaknesses are discovered, apply our memory Scripture today.
If you have physical weaknesses (sicknesses, infirmities or diseases in your body), shout in faith, “I am strong”, and see God working things out concerning your health situation. You will surely regain your physical strength. Is yours spiritual weaknesses (e.g. inability to pray well, tiredness to meditate on God’s Word, and failure to be regular in God’s presence)? Draw upon God’s provisions and see your spiritual life bouncing back (Heb. 4:16).
There is moral weakness that causes one to quickly fall into sin (Jas. 1:12-15). One with such weakness finds it difficult to keep his/her life pure before God (Rom. 7:18-19,24). Some also have emotional weakness, and as such easily entertain fear and shock even in little challenges. They are easily provoked. They make rash decisions, and rush into conclusions.
Finally, there are also mental and financial weaknesses some people struggle with today. People with mental weakness are easily forgetful. People with financial weakness have issues making and managing money. The most important thing is that you should recognise your own weaknesses, cooperate with Christ and His Holy Spirit to work on them, and overcome them. Command divine strength upon your life, now.
PRAYER POINTS
1. I reject weakness of any kind in my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. I command divine strength upon my life, marriage, business, finance, and other aspects, in Jesus’ name.
3. Pray for ministers of God who are battling with moral weaknesses and are ashamed to discuss it with others; that God should help them out, for His name’s sake.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joshua 15 & Acts 10
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
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