MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 14/08/2022

SUNDAY - 14TH AUGUST, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO

HE MEETS THOSE IN CONTEMPLATION - Lead and Feed Series 012

Read Matthew 1:18-25

Matthew 1:20, KJV

" 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife..."

I said yesterday by the great stirring of the Holy Ghost that, "God would meet you as you carry at heart the burden to please Him. He'll come clear and clean to your aid on which path to take." God wasn't joking. The Spirit is destiny minded. God will meet you. If you've been so submissive to be led, do you think He'll withold? As you wait, you'll see His appearance. Until then, one can't but still be confused or unsettled with light doubt and least assurance on one's inside. Also, you'll be afraid stepping out in total conviction because there's a part of you beeping to remind you that you've not carried Him along. When we do however, He watches which way for us.

Joseph, the step dad of Jesus is a very just man. Having discovered that his fiancee is pregnant, he wouldn't have none of that and I'll say no man or woman should have none of that or continue in relationship with someone caught red handed in the act of fornication or with proofs of it. So, he secretly decided to break off from her. Being a just man, he had decided not to make her a scape goat. He assured himself He'll do it quietly. He won't even tell a friend or spread her infidelity around as to cause her shame, destroy her image or parents'. But as he contemplates on all these, a thoroughfare opened for a divine visitation. His thoughts which had reached the peak of a burdened heart  were signalling heaven unknowingly. "Contemplation" means to think or ruminate on. You let things mix together inside you before acting the finally decided one. It shows the deliberateness of a thinking man (of process and thoroughness) who won't like to live a life of error leading to regrets. Nothing is taken at face value. They're all esteemed and carefully thought on. It is this byproduct that becomes an answer to act on. But I also know a better answer beyond the processed result of contemplation. It is divine guidance. As Joseph's contemplation continues over time, something unplanned and even unsolicited for in prayers happened. He was met in his dream. An angel told him otherwise, gave him reasons for it and encouraged him to have Mary for himself.  Look at God. He sees our innermost thoughts. Our thoughts are loud before Him in the throne room. Joseph didn't pray. He was only pained, burdened, carrying the matter in His heart in order to be able to divide correctly on how to act. He was seeking for sense in the nonsense on ground and somehow he was losing his sense. That was all until the Balm of Gilead came to soothe him. He was met without shooting an utterance in prayer to God. Only contemplation! Yes, just rumination!

Look, as you mix and weigh that matter in your heart on either to do this or that i.e leave for abroad or stay (if it has finally become hot as to shoot steam to heaven); God will meet you. I have proved God. I'm not teaching what has never been rehearsed. God indeed answers thoughts and contemplations. I therefore entreat on your behalf now, let your contemplations draw God to you in Jesus' name. Over what you're beginning to go mad, yet trying to cover up, may God meet you. Have God meet you in your desperation, confusion over choices, weariness and doubt. He isn't a robot as not knowing your feelings. All touches Him. So, He sympathises with you. That's our High Priest. He so much sympathized and cared for Joseph as to show up at his juncture of confusion and decision. Behold, I see Him coming to give you discerning, distinctive and enlightening communication on what has been your contemplation, heart burden and thought. The Lord will not stop being your shepherd. He guides till the day is dawn.

PRAYER: Let the meditation of my heart draw your attention Lord. Behold my hollow and let my bitterness be swallowed.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Nehemiah 5:14 - 7:72; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Psalm 33:1-11; Proverbs 21:8-10

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 27/07/2022

WEDNESDAY - 27TH JULY, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO

BROKEN BONES CAN REJOICE - It's Been Awhile Series 002

Psalms 51:8, KJV

"Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice."

Broken bones can rejoice. Bones are the framework of the body. Imagine having a fracture somewhere, it means one may not be able to use that part of the body. David asked that every broken bones would rejoice. At that time, his deed of adultery with Bathsheba has been revealed and obviously you could say he was depressed or apprehensive for same. He was sorry at discovery. He seems to lack encouragement. He lacks liveliness caused by guilt, shame and judgement of God. Joy was gone. The Spirit of fluency, flamboyance or buoyancy which makes a thing float on water instead of sinking had left patronizing him. So, his bones seems to have been fractured and broken all around. He's the rejected and dejected one at that time. Nothing to boast of at that time.  

So, he prayed for reinstatement asking that  God will make him to hear joy and gladness. Why that? To any depressed mind, there's a  cure. Hearing joy and gladness can't but raise his bowed head up. You see, A is a remedy for B. Only God knows how many have broken bones - are in a very depressive and tired state. It may be because of an unanswered request. Waiting has been for ages and they've lost all sense of hope. 

Proverbs 13:12, KJV

"Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life."

It will happen without it eventually happening can sink anyone. But when it happens, even a dead in his grave who hears will rise. It's like he who has been fasting and suddenly breaks. You'll observe he'll come to life and active activity better. His face will shine better and he'll look more fascinating. He won't be passive like before. If you're tired and inconsistency is beginning to show forth in your ways, you're such God wants to come for. Just an administering of a dose of the medicine called "joy and gladness" will quicken and revive your soul. It has not ceased to work. Men of old testified of it. You will suddenly resurrect and come back to life. All things will suddenly be bright and beautiful to you. How does God practically administers this dose? It is by answering you and meeting your needs. Our needs met are like incentives for morale boosting. You just have encouragement to keep trekking on. Needs withdrawn brings frustration. Fast forward, it can lead to suicide. The one met today put us in a comforted state to go on and battle tomorrow. At the doorstep of tomorrow, we'll as well trust God to come clear for us. May you receive good news. A letter of joy. A call for interview, visa approval. Anything that can further your encouragement and bring you out of the burying of your head in your palms, God is outrightly delivering it to you. Broken bones will rejoice. It has not ended, the fight isn't over, here's hope on the horizon. 

PRAYER: At my point of discouragement and lowness, raise me up. Let me know joy in my inward part. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34; Romans 9:25-10:13; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 20:2-3

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 26/07/2022

TUESDAY - 26TH JULY, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO

AT YOUR APPEARANCE - It's Been Awhile Series 001

Matthew 2:9-10, KJV

"9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy."

It is not good needing help with help not coming. It is possible that one has an expectation but the expectation gets delayed. However, what happens when a long awaited expectation suddenly happens? There's a quickening in both spirit, soul and body. Life suddenly makes sense and one wants to live it more. That's why it's my prayer today that you'll come alive. It's my prayer today that you'll hear joy. Joy do rouse up and you will experience it. 

The wise men were set on their journey by the natal star of Jesus. However, the star only hinted the place of birth of Jesus, it didn't lead them on. On getting to Jerusalem, they had to enquire where Jesus, the King of the Jews would be born while saying, "we've seen His star in the East." It was not knowing the way to the exact place and not been guided to the place by this supernatural element that caused their stumbling into Herod's palace. There's no one who knows the way who goes around begging the way round a thing. Herod having being made insecure would like to know who that King of the Jews is who has come to contest with him. Herod obviously has no good plans for Jesus and so he sent the wise men to go find Jesus and bring him words that he also might worship him. 

It was at this particular time the star appeared as they embark on Herod's errand. Without being called, conjured or summoned outrightly, the star appeared once again. God knows our needs. He feels our desperation. This was the star that appeared to them in the Eastern sky. They saw its signal and it was the initiator of their journey. The star since then had however withdrew itself nor did it disclose itself to them again. At this critical point when the matter of location and exactness of which house Jesus would be had not even been settled, the star appears to lead the way. Now, when the star appears, what happened? We were told that they were really happy. The wise men were. You see, that could mean they've been coveting the appearance of the star secretly which if they had seen revealed would have eliminated the problem of seeking for Jesus' birth place around.  Having tasted of the function and leading power of the star afore time, seeing it now may begin to hint at its coming to help them and that's exactly what the star came for. That long appeared star, the long awaited star finally shows itself at a critical moment when Jesus must be located and time saved. So, they were happy to see their long time "indicator of which way to go."

There are expressions and feelings that follow when one's long time need is met. We can't describe all because it varies from men to men but one thing is sure, people are always happy. The happiness of the wise men there reveals their arousal of hope. It means, "now, we know the place." It means, "now, He who sets us on this journey has not forlorn us. Here is His guide to us again and we shall arrive." Indeed, they arrived. The star led them all the way to Bethlehem of Judea and not only stopped in Bethlehem or its entrance but went to rightly locate and stand on the very house that baby Jesus was. Even the compass that the chief priests (afore given by prophets) gave only said, "in Bethlehem of Judea" according to prophecy. It never knew the way enough as to predict the very house. As you'll agree with me, if the star had not appeared at that moment of criticality (when they had already tumbled around asking for Jesus' place of birth and so had wasted some time in effective journeying), they would have gotten to Judea to begin another search for the house He might be. The exact place was not at all certain. That's why Herod himself said, "search diligently and find" (Matt.2:8).

Look at me, God sees your longing. He knows you've already being troubled on all sides. He knows you've been a victim somehow. He's redeeming you right away. Provision is being sent. Hope is arriving. Your journey shall henceforth be smooth and direct. Guess work are ending. Trouble and walking in cycle has ended. If at the appearance of the star, the wise men became "happy - smiled, burst into laughter, appreciated God" for the timely help and the great save, then let me say "you're next to have such experience." The encouragement is this, "the day will break for you. Just don't break before it breaks." The wise men persisted in their journey even when the star (that leads smoothly without doubt) was nowhere to be found. However when that ingredient appeared, they celebrated it for what it is and what it can do. I therefore declare, receive joy in your house. Let every broken bones rejoice. Let every bowed head arise. Let depressed heart be lifted. Look up, behold your star (your hope giver, your answered prayer). I announce its arriver to you. Today, you receive your expectation and that'll lead you into happiness you've not known before. No more delayed arrival. It is now. Have it!

PRAYER: Lord, I receive the appearance of my "star." Its appearance announces hope, happiness, right guidance, speed and joy. I receive answered prayers that makes a man grateful and willing to do more in life.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34; Romans 9:25-10:13; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 20:2-3

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