Global Vision Assembly Int'l

SATURDAY 18TH MARCH, 2023
FIRSTFRUITS FAMILY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: GOD'S CHOICE OF A LEADER.
SCRIPTURE: SO HE SENT FOR HIM [DAVID] AND HAD HIM BROUGHT IN. HE WAS GLOWING WITH HEALTH AND HAD A FINE APPEARANCE AND HANDSOME FEATURES. THEN THE LORD SAID, “RISE AND ANOINT HIM; THIS IS THE ONE .” SO SAMUEL TOOK THE HORN OF OIL AND ANOINTED HIM IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS BROTHERS, AND FROM THAT DAY ON THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD CAME POWERFULLY UPON DAVID. 1 Samuel 16:12-13

TODAY'S DIGEST: AN ANOINTED LEADER IS NOT ENTITLED LEADER"
✓ An anointed leader is chosen by God, not self-appointed or randomly assigned to a position by man.
✓ An anointed leader knows they are called by God, not driven by selfish ambition or the desire to be great. Greatness is reserved for servants of the Lord, who quietly give themselves to purposes greater than themselves. If I strive to be seen or selected for a role—I miss a chance to grow my faith while waiting on the will of God to unfold.
✓ Entitled leaders feel the need for a job title so they seem important( leaders with "emilokan_ my turn" mentality) —while anointed leaders esteem others as more important.

David was minding his own business—being faithful where he was (to his call to shepherd well)—when the Lord called him to shepherd His flock. God’s choice was probably a surprise to those who expected a “better” resume, but infinite wisdom knew the wisdom of selecting a servant with a love for God and a fiery heart to defend and lead God’s people. So Samuel—the man of God—followed the Lord’s leading by anointing David in front of his brothers. Because of their faith, submission and obedience—the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon God’s anointed.

“I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him. My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him” (Psalm 89:20-21).

✓ Are you in waiting mode for an opportunity you think is just right for you? Or are you looking and praying for just the right person to serve with you? In either situation be patient, prayerful and opened handed. Trust Jesus and wait on His best.
"Its better to be in a storm with Jesus asleep in the boat—than to be on the shore without Him". At any moment Christ can calm the chaos and bring clarity to the confusion—so pray against getting ahead of God. You bring the most glory to the Lord when your joy and contentment are found in Christ, not your circumstances.
PRAYER:Today, I pray for those you’ve called into ministry and into leadership to be leaders and teachers in your churches, communities,states and nations. Keep your call fresh in our hearts, renewing and refreshing our spirit for the work ahead. May we seek your counsel daily, seeking your wisdom and guidance as we give spiritual guidance to others. Fill us with patience, peace, and joy for the work, remembering you are with us even when the work is hard, for you are faithful to equip those who obey your call in Jesus Christ name Amen

TUESDAY 7TH MARCH, 2023
FIRSTFRUITS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: PAINS, THE PRACTICAL STEPS TO YOUR GREATNESS.
SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 15:22-27
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE:In my distress I called upon the Lord and cried unto my God; He heard my voice out of His temple, and my cry came before Him, even unto His ears.( Psalms 18:6).

✓ In the journey of life to your greatness, you must have seen much suffering, pain, struggle, rejection, denial,loss, accusation, criticism, bitterness in your life and lives of those you serve.There is always that eternal question "WHY MUST THIS HAPPEN TO ME , MY FAMILY, BUSINESS, FRIENDS, OR THOSE INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT YOU DON'T KNOW?
But through God's word there is a better answer that God gives...
" NO PAIN, NO GAIN"
✓ In our today's scripture, we we discover how God saved the Israelites from slavery of Egyptian bo***ge and pointed to the way to the promised Land.But God did not lead them along the easiest route, instead directing them toward the desolate, forsaken path through the Sinai wasteland.God placed before them a pillar of cloud during the day and pillar of fire at night to let the Jewish people know who was leading them and that they were on the right path.
✓ On the very first stop(junction of life experience) was a place called " MARAH" , a place meaning "BITTER".At first thought, we may think that perhaps those folks had taken a wrong turn, but we realize it was God who had brought them to this place.
REFLECTION: WHY WOULD A LOVING GOD, WHO IS RESCUING HIS PEOPLE AND LEADING THEM OUT OF DANGER, ALLOW THEM TO EXPERIENCE SUCH A BITTER PLACE, WHICH HAD WATER, HOWEVER, THE WATER WAS TOO BITTER TO DRINK?
The Israelites' journey out of captivity was also a test of their faith.
TODAY'S DIGEST: "YOUR FAITH MUST BE TESTED BEFORE IT COULD BE TRUSTED "
✓ In verse 25 of today's our scripture , Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord pointed out a tree to him.He threw it into the water, and the water became sweet.The Lord made a regulation and a ruling there , and there He tested them.
✓ We all know from our school years taking a test is not all that enjoyable.Yet by giving tests, the teacher has some idea of what we feel , think and understand about the particular subject.we learn from test and move on to more challenges and learning experinces.
Maybe that is the same way with God.
In time of needs who do you run or cry to?
What do hear or see?
Remember, Moses cried unto the Lord, that is prayer and the Lord shown him the tree...we received answers and solution whenever we pray to God with a sincere heart...
TODAYS BIBLE GUIDE: PSALM 118:5-18, 120
PRAYER: FATHER, AS I PRAY NOW, HEAR ME AND RESCUE, TURN MY BITTERNESS TO SWEETNESS IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN...

G-BIBLE STUDY SERIES.
TOPIC:LACK OF SELF-EXAMINATION
TEXT:2 COR. 13:5, JAMES 1:23-25
I WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY WEEKEND. THE LAST WEEKEND OF THE 2ND MONTH. MAY YOU PREPRE TO MARCH INTO GREATNESS IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN.
LAST WEEK, WE SAW THE AIMS AND INTRODUCTORY PART OF THIS TOPIC.
TODAY WE SHALL BE CONSIDERING THE PASSION AND PRODUCT OF SELF-EXAMINATION. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH AS WE STUDY TO IMPROVE AND GET MATURED IN HIM IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN.
(1) THE PASSION OF SELF-EXAMINATION :A PERSON HAS TO BE WILLING TO ADMIT THAT HE/SHE IS NOT PERFECT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE TO FOLLOW A PERFECT EXAMPLE IN JESUS CHRIST. MANY PEOPLE TODAY HAVE TOO MUCH PRIDE TO ADMIT TO THEMSELVES THAT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS (1JOHN 1:8-10).
(2) THE PRODUCT OF SELF-EXAMINATION :BRETHREN, THERE IS A REASON FOR ONE TO EXAMINE WITHIN CONTINUALLY. THERE ARE FRUITS TO BE HARVESTED FROM SUCH AN ACT. THERE ARE MANY IN OUR FOLDS WHO HAVE FAILED TO EXAMINE THEMSELVES AS THEY RARELY EVER SEE THEMSELVES FOR WHO THEY ARE IN THE LIGHT OF GODS WORD. GODS WORD EXPOSES OUR FAULTS SO THAT WE CAN DEAL WITH THEM. SELF-EXAMINATION MUST PRODUCE A RESULT.THE DIFFICULT PART LIES IN WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE WILLING TO RESPOND WITH A GOOD AND HEART. IT WAS BECAUSE OF ISRAEL'S AND JUDAH'S REFUSAL TO EXAMINED THEMSELVES IN THE LIGHT OF THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD THAT THEY BOTH WERE TAKEN CAPTIVE. MOSES WARNED THEM OF COMPLACENCY (DEUT. 6:12).
CONCLUSION :A HOME IN HEAVEN AWAITS THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO LOOK TO THE PERFECT LAW OF LIBERTY(JAMES 1:25).EVALUATE YOURSELF IN THE LIGHT OF THAT LAW AND MAKE THE PROPER APPLICATION TO YOUR LIFE. SELF-EXAMINATION IS ONE OF THE PRELIMINARY STEPS. THE SEED OF THE KINGDOM CAN ONLY GERMINATE IN THE PROPER SOIL. (LUKE 8:4-15).IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO ALLOW THAT SEED TO EMBED, GERMINATE AND TAKE ROOT WITHIN YOUR HEART, THEN, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, YOU WILL NEVER BE RIGHT WITH GOD....
SHALOM

— with Nicole Joseph and 10 others.

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G-BIBLE STUDY SERIES
TOPIC:PILLAR OR CATERPILLAR
TEXT:EZEKIEL 22:28-31
INTRODUCTION : OVER THE AGES,GOD HAS SEARCHED AND HE IS STILL SEARCHING FOR PILLARS.
PILLARS CONNOTE DEPENDABILITY AND ABILITY TO BEAR THE BURDENS OF OTHERS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PREVENT A FALL.
GOD IS THE PILLAR SUSTAINING THE EARTH AND ALL HE HAS MADE IN IT. GOD KNOWS THE VALUE OF A PILLAR BECAUSE HE IS ONE. HENCE, HE IS SEEKING FOR PILLARS TODAY (EZEK. 22:30).
THE TRUE PILLARS ARE THOSE WHO CAN PUT THEIR TIME, MONEY AND EVEN LIVES ON THE LINE TO ENSURE THAT OTHERS ARE SAVED AND ESTABLISHED AS CHRISTIANS.
CATERPILLARS COMPRISES ALL WHO INDULGE IN ACTS OF GOSSIPING, BACKBITING, STRIFE ETC, WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF CAUSING DIVISIONS, QUARREL AND DAMAGING THE BODY OF CHRIST.
CONCLUSION :AS YOU RESOLVE TO BE A PILLAR FROM TODAY, HANDLE ANYTHING CONTROVERSIAL WITH CARE AND WISDOM. PRAYERFULLY STAND IN THE GAP FOR OTHERS,SPEAK WORDS THAT EDIFY AND BUILD-UP OTHERS AND SUPPORT THE VISION THE LORD HAS GIVEN TO YOUR PASTOR AND OTHER LEADERS...
MY PRAYER FOR YOU IS THAT GOD WILL RAISE YOU AS A FINANCIAL PILLAR IN YOUR GENERATION AND WILL GRACEFULLY ESTABLISH YOU IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN.
SHALOM

— with Nicole Joseph and 3 others.

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