MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 20/12/2022

TUESDAY - 20TH DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

THE QUESTION THEY'RE ASKING: BY WHAT AND WHOSE AUTHORITY? - His Pleasure Series 022

Read Matt. 12:22-30

Matthew 21:23, KJV

"And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?"

If you see someone manifesting, someone doing the will or pleasure of the Father; someone doing what God gave, which they have accepted and swallowed hook, line and sinker; have personalized and have made their thing like Jesus says, "my meat is to do the will of He that sent me (John 4:34)", you should raise an alarm and quickly delight to know by what spirit (Holy or unholy), by whose authority and power they do the teachings, impartation, miracles and drag all the tangibilities that were once in the invisible realm to the site of eyes can see it.  

Meanwhile, in asking or wanting to know by whose authority, spirit or power they do what they do, you may take either of these two positions. The first is the position of asking to accuse, demean, mock, reject, cast away or slander because you've already formed your opinion and what you want to believe in. You're not asking to be converted! The Pharisees, Sadducees and the Sanhedrin all together took this position with Jesus many times. Whenever He does a thing, they're always at hand to query it. What you'll hear is "by what and whose authority do you do these things (that includes Jesus' teachings, healings, miracles and the gathering of multitude He has etc?" People like that meant Jesus should have visited them earlier, in secrecy or in the night to take their permission before He teaches and does all His good works in the day. They wanted Jesus to be submissive to humans and to them by always applying before fulfilling His calling. They want to treat Him like Saul who always need a letter from them and do apply for one before he goes around with the business of arresting those of the Way (Acts 9:2). But Jesus takes no authority from them. He takes no delegation or delivery of duties from man. He's rather Spirit taught and directed. Once, He was directed of the Spirit to the wilderness where He fasted forty days (Matt.4:1-2). His orders always come from above. Like Saul who later became Paul, He has learnt not to confer with flesh and blood but rather to depart often to the place of seclusion to pray, intimate with God and hear Him (Gal.1:17, Mark 1:35).

Once Jesus was teaching, they all marvelled obviously at all they've seen Him done but instead of glorifying God and believing in Jesus and His ministry, they diminished Him and ask in order to find Him out (as if He was an error and One operating in falsehood) by saying, "by what authority do thou these things and who gave thee this authority?" That question contains two questions apiece:

a. by what authority do you do these things?

b. and who gave you this authority. 

Many people have asked me those two questions as one also. I could remember the first time I began to say I was called; the very first time I launched out and said I've been anointed and that God had given me a voice to express and words to speak, the look on people's faces - that disbelief was asking, "by what authority will you do these things?" And when I began, people still queried by whose spirit or authority I do what I've been doing. It's nothing to be offended at though some just didn't believe me. But over the years, I've added diligence to make my calling and election sure and with God's witnessing to many hearts, I'm now believed to be a prophet in the land. People will ask you when they see the good works stemming from you by what spirit, authority or power you do them. That's not wrong in itself if it's not to reject, mock or validate a wrong opinion they already have of you though you're really the sent one and not some fake people. The Bible admonishes that we prove all things (I Thessalonians 5:21). Until then, we can't hold fast unto that which is good even if it's available and obvious. This is my counsel to anyone. Don't just receive someone or accept their utterance. That's truth! Prove the spirit by which they're speaking, teaching or prophesying. Test all things and hold unto that which is good and true only. The second group are therefore those asking genuinely as to know the good and truth to hold unto. Those are the people the Father will reveal His beloved son (in the anointed) called by Him to. Those are the people that after getting their answers won't be offended by that anointed man or his works but rather flow to receive God's mighty works through him. 

By what power do we all ministers do these things? Let us ask, "Olusola ADEJUMO M'Wings, by what power he preaches, teaches, prophesies, heals and do miracles?" My answer is by the anointing or you best say the Holy Spirit. I'm a commissioned man. I did not begin my thing calling it God's. He called me by making certain demands on me. Yielding is what makes you see some of the works like this teaching you're currently reading. What makes any minister a charlatan or falsehood is that all the works stemming from Him are not originating from the Holy Spirit. "Who gives you the authority you're using for ministry and ministration is key." Is it God or the devil? That's what they wrongly accused Jesus of here:

Matthew 12:22-24, KJV

"22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils."

Did you see that? What some saw and rejoiced to; when it came to the Pharisees' turn, they didn't give glory to God. They diminished and destroyed God's' work by saying He casts out devils and does healings/miracles by Beelzebub (the Lord of the flies). That accusation sounds familiar. There are those who sees great and mighty works today and say, "he has subscribed to the occult" and you can't persuade them out of that error because to them, it's everybody who's wealthy that has gone where it consequently adds sorrows before they have it. Obviously, the Pharisees speak many times out of envy and jealousy and so many accusing those God has sent truly in our days. Don't feel bypassed. Rather submit to what God is doing and you'll find your place too. 

If you build a church and it's bigger than Lagos and God doesn't inspire it, it's dead work. If you're prophesying and God is not the inspirer, you should know it's either your fallen state as human speaking or the spirit of error speaking through you as you've yielded your vessel to the devil or demons to hijack. I ask you ministers, I'm putting it to all of you who have a thing to do with ministry, "by what authority and whose authority, power, spirit do you do all that's visible that all of us could see." You may have miracles but it may not be the workings of the Holy Spirit. You might have gone to request for assistance elsewhere indeed other than leaning on the Spirit of truth and great grace. We shouldn't forget that the Magicians turned rods into snakes  just like Aaron but where lies the different (Gen.7:11-12)? In the fact that one stems from God and the other Satan, the occult and falsehood. Where do you belong ministers? Be truthful to yourself. Operate in Spirit and in truth. Be of one mind with Christ. Be aligned and only led in the paths of righteousness. Naked yourself before God naked you and do away with all unclean things in your life. Come under God's great grace that picks a man from nothing and puts him on the hill where all eyes could see him. He's still the God who raises the poor man from the dunghill and makes him sit with princes yet without having solicited from the devil.

PRAYER: Lord, may You be Lord over me indeed. May my acts, procedures all proceed from you. Wash me clean, refresh me. I rededicate myself to You.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Haggai 1:1-2:23; Revelation 11:1-19; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 30:15-16

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 19/12/2022

MONDAY - 19TH DECEMBER, 2022

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FORCED RISING - His Pleasure Series 021

Acts 5:36-37, KJV 

"36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed."

There's a thing like "forced rising." It's when you try to force or scheme your way to prominence. What have I found out about calling? If you're called, it's a matter of the soul longing to do some things or live in certain ways. If you're called and your time has been fulfilled to rise, you'll always and constantly have a pull of heart towards doing some things. If you're called, you may begin to have heart pulls at a certain age to act somehow. You'll just be distinguished. Moses was a deliverer and he visited his people, saw their oppression and began to deliver them. But, was the time and the method right? No! (Exodus 2:11). You may even be like Samson who God is rather stirring either in music, teaching, healing etc ministries. You know, you're just like an eaglet that the mother is training to fly. You're just beginning to develop in that sphere, learnt it and operate in it (Judges 13:25). The doing of those things are platforms to manifesting your calling and doing them is what could bring you satisfaction or fulfilment. Let's assume you're called to sing, you may be thinking towards organizing and having occasional concerts etc. As people attend and as you minister, as you see the will of God done, you're relieved at heart to see yourself discharging the burden that eternity has placed there. This one isn't therefore forced rising. It's God who solely places a desire in your soul, makes same persistent and draws your heart after its being done instantaneously or sooner. So, at doing it, if you ever get any recognition afterwards, it won't be you pushing yourself to prominence but God revealing you to the people, the body of Christ or nations. Because of the joy of touching lives, your focus won't even be on the accolades being showered you. 

But that's not the same process Theudas and Judas of Galilee took to recognition or fame. They forced their way to be known and if you'll remember, Jesus had once told us that he who doesn't pass through the door is a thief (John 10:1). Anyone who breaks processes of doing things and also bypasses the protocols or officers monitoring compliance of that thing (in this case the Holy Spirit) is a fraudster, counterfeit, scammer charlatan and a thief. Only he who passes through the door is recognized and endorsed by God. So, let me ask you, "have you been scheming or making yourself seen" or the time for your revealing to Israel is here? If you read those two verses above, you'll read a thing like, "for before these days rose Theudas boasting himself to be somebody" and "after this man rose up Theudas and drew much people after him."

Mark, "and drew much people after him" and you'll see an ingredient of unacceptability in that statement. He did it by force. He wanted to be noticed and so he like Theudas began to boast himself to be somebody. Who boasts himself to be somebody? It is he who God has not called that says he's called. It's he who God has not anointed who feigns to be anointed. It is he who God has not gifted nor sent on an errand who manifests like he was commissioned. These are the children of Sceva who feigns being born again, called, anointed and uses the name of Jesus to work (Acts 19:13-16). They'll soon be revealed. They once mused on John, "are you the Messiah we've been awaiting?" He could have pretended he was. He could have boasted himself to be that greater person - the One all gazes are expecting and would soon be turned to after identification but he confessed, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness and one "not worthy to unloose His shoe latchet..." (Lk 3:15-17). He didn't take that honour upon himself because God didn't accord him. What will kill a lot of people is trying to take the honour, do the work or enter into offices God didn't allocate them. The moment you do that, you immediately become fake because you begin to do what you're not destined, equipped or called to. You're therefore a zero who boasts himself like Theudas to be somebody in a placement God didn't place him. Aren't you false? Imagine Theudas promising he'll part the Jordan for all his followers and that they should follow. When did he become Moses or Joshua? Who gave him the parting anointing? Who anointed him for that? Who called him into that and what purpose was in heaven's heart to accomplish if they ever called him to part Jordan? Just nothing. This man came on his own. When people are asked, "in whose name have you come", charlatans like Theudas don't have God to point to? Even if they reference God, it's in pretense. That's why I say, "avoid any forced rising." Rather, watch your soul for the ticking time. If the fullness of time has come to launch or rise, you'll do so in the strength of the Lord God of Israel and you shall go from glory to glory. The desire to be seen or felt might allude to your being called but ensure you're not strayed into doing things that God didn't ordain should substitute or satisfy those desires. Rather, wait for eternity to satisfy the call deep down in you. 

PRAYER: Lord, help me relieve this burden by helping me to fulfill it. May I not stray and look for satisfaction elsewhere. I shall not be false.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Zephaniah 1:1-3:20; Revelation 10:1-11; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 30:11-14

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 18/12/2022

 SUNDAY - 18TH DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

OUT OF THE MOUTH OF TWO OR MORE WITNESSES - His Pleasure Series 020

Acts 5:36-37, KJV

"36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed."

It is established. It can't be broken. This is a tested principle and I assure you, it will come back in cycle. If any man is caught in the violation of what should be adhered to, he should fear and repent. If you're operating a false setup in the name of Jesus, you can't go too far before you'll be fetched out. The reason is simple. Some did ahead you and didn't escape it. They were found out. If we have more than an instance, how will yours be different? Gamaliel told the council to refrain from the disciples. He said, "if this counsel or work be of men, it will come to nought but if it be of God, ye can't overthrow it; lest haply ye be found to fight against God (38-39). Those were the words of Gamaliel but did Gamaliel just speak without texts to quote, a foundation to build on or witnesses to give? No! He had said ahead of time that two rebel revolutionists had risen who sought to change the tide and act according to the spirit of their age but they were both dispossessed and eliminated. From these two historical landmarks, Gamaliel is saying that the apostles should be let alone. It is out of the mouths of two or more witnesses every matter will be confirmed and we have two witnesses in this case (Matt. 18:16). That's a sure and trustworthy word that the apostles' new cause (in that they're preaching Christ) will be brought to nought if it isn't God's initiation and cause. 

It happens to Theudas and it happens to Judas of Galilee. This law of life caught up with the falsehood they have set up and were calling men to. If that be the case, "let us let this new cause face the same fate. We have no reason to fear or get intimidated, this new cause shall be let alone to pass through the test of genuineness. If it's of God, it shall persist; if it's not, it'll fold up. Did any of us go after Theudas or Judas, yet the Roman government got them? Let them alone also and let's watch where their cause will end it." All these were the interpretations of what Gamaliel was saying that day. 

But Gamaliel said that having seen how two at least of such revolutions ended. It was first whirling like the whirlwind but came to rest to the shock of all and was discontinued. Imagine what was the rave and talk of the town being suddenly disrupted and abruptly still. If it happened to them, it could happen to this new cause (of preaching Christ) if it's not genuine or any other false set-up. Let's leave it to this test therefore as no matter how wise they are, they can't escape that natural death if it's men's. It will rather dwindle until it's totally erased down. 

Evidences assure us the more and that's what wise Master Gamaliel presented to the council. He just didn't speak or persuade, he gave instances of two pre groups who once were colossus but are now nowhere to be found. As such, they (the council) could trust the process that the apostles also would be shut up if they've come up with falsehood. May I also announce to anyone who's there not to fight anything that's just rising and trying to find it's foot. We already have many instances of those who began and were ended and those who began and flourished. One of these instances would be the fate of what any man begins and that's the necessary prove if it be of men or God's. 

PRAYER: My testimony is not myself, therefore I shall continue at all seasons. Lord, melt away falsehood from the body of Christ. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Nahum 1:1-3:19; Revelation 8:1-13; Psalm 136:1-26; Proverbs 30:7-9

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 17/12/2022

SATURDAY - 17TH DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

AS TO BE A CO-RULER - His Pleasure Series 019

Read Luke 23:39-43

Luke 23:42-43, KJV  

"42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."

This is another reason why people join a revolution: good or evil, a new cause or a tide. They foresee being promoted as it rises for their sacrifices. They either become a shareholder or its manager. While on the cross, while Jesus was dying, a man identified with Jesus and became immediately promoted and exalted into paradise. Though he was coming late but because he identified with Jesus at a critical time he was fighting for life and at a time when he was to lay the foundation of what our faith would stand on, he was rewarded. When Jesus needed comfort and compassion, the man showed Him. So, he's worthy of being rewarded for that identification at a time of need. Jesus said:

Luke 23:43, KJV

"Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."

If you're now part of a new cause and you ever start with them, it becomes fit to have you as a major shareholder of such institution. After the demise of Judas Iscariot, an opening is to be filled. One of the criteria is that the occupant or aspirer must be one who has witnessed all in and out.

Acts 1:21-22, KJV

"21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection."

After a great search through the rank, only two people were found to have met the requirements. One is Mathias and the other, Justus otherwise known as Barsabas or Joseph. You see, it's not against good conduct to have promoted those who have been with you since to a greater estate. You may want to ask, "who has been with us all this while? Who understands the inner workings of the system than any?" It's not even against the Bible to do same in the house of God, only that you may need to confirm that choice in prayer again.

So far, we've seen again that it's possible for rebels, revolts, charlatans etc to find a new cause also to rise with in order to be a voice there or a very part of that thing. This is a way of promoting themselves into leadership but if you're ever such kind of person who's naturally thinking of using this means to abscond into leadership and hurt God's purpose and plan, you might have successfully bypassed the ranks of all officers and processes but God can still fetch you out and bypass you to choosing he who is right in His own sight. If out of two that met the qualification for apostleship, God could still choose one having weighed who best fit (though we were never told His later criteria for that), then we do know God could sieve you away if you aren't the choice amidst many choices. That's why many  will refute the leadership that God is putting over them especially if they deem such person an interloper or intruder. If he were a junior officer; their argument would be, "but he met us here." They might not be angry or that opposing if the fellow were their senior in enrolment. I could remember the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God sharing some of the refutations he endured when he was handed over to as the next denominational leader. What then become of those ones he met? They should keep their posts. God has a reason for making a choice of who He has chosen. If it's God who has chosen him indeed, don't criticize it. Rather, submit, flow with it and find your assignment and place in the new reign. Even if you never were promoted to a place of great influence, keep serving the Lord. He's the rewarder of they who diligently serves Him. As we go this week, may we remember that no one can successfully plot his way to the top except the Lord ordains it: not even those who join from the foundation in order to rise with it. 

PRAYER: Lord, let Your will become my manifestation. I'm joined to You and I'm nourished for same. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Micah 1:1-4:13; Revelation 6:1-17; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 30:1-4

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 16/12/2022

 FRIDAY - 16TH DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

THOSE WITH A VISION OF A TOWER THAT THE LORD DIDN'T ORDAIN - His Pleasure Series 018

Read Genesis 11:1-9

Genesis 11:4, KJV

"And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth."

One of the things you'll see about charlatans is that they'll seek to prove they have a high calling. This is what leads Theudas to the boast of great things and the saying that he's somebody. Here, we find some antagonists of God and His will (in that they want to build Babel - which directly means rebellion against God) come together with a vision of greatness that the hands of the Lord didn't cut for them. Of their own counsel, vision, prudence have they decided and deduced that they should build an amazement to every sight. So, what did they decide on? 

"Let us build us a city and a tower..."

Their vision is gigantic in what they wanted to build. It's a gigantic civilization and urban work - a city. Also, they didn't say a bungalow or a duplex. They said a "tower." Do you know what a tower is? It means a very high or exalted building. It's one whose top always reaches height upon height. This is where they'll be headquartered. The centre of their lust and craving for a civilization which holds them all together. Meanwhile, mind the use of language in that verse. It's, "come, let us build us..." It is these humans who have a thing to build and it's themselves they're building for. In a God given vision, God has something to build for a people or generation and so calls a man and gives him a mandate/patterns on same. The ark (ship and the one harbouring the testimony) were not Noah's or Moses' visions nor did they originate what to build or its patterns (Gen.6:13-16, Exodus 25). God gave and inspired all. But once you see falsehood in action, it's plainly human or occultic.

Also, they say, "One whose top reach the heavens."

If the top of something reaches the heaven or the very apogee of the sky as the limit of man would allow, it means these people are bearing dominionship in their consciousness. What are they doing? "Since we've built a building whose height reaches the heaven; one, it will be visible for all eyes to see and for them to praise." It will become an attractive centre, a visiting site. Now, you're beginning to conceptualize what vain glory they desired. No called man heeds the calling for this vain glory of making a name for Himself. Fame is His Master's to decide. His was just to fulfill purpose and He'll have satisfied the pleasure of his Master. God has fame to give but it's not a constant A for all His labourers neither should any heed the call for selfish reasons of making name for oneself, catering for one's needs or having the respect of men etc.

Two, their building - a tower will show their colonization of the earth. It will show where they're ruling from and as far as we all know, it is he who rules the mountain that rules the valley. 

This building in will therefore opposes God and so is plucked down. God rather spreads humanity instead of having them contained. If you don't want a conflict of will with God, never do anything in contrast with what He has said, is saying or will say. If you can know them all per time, you'll excel and will build to the very height they were stopped from building to. That's if it's the Lord's. No vision is too tall. If God inspires it, you'll achieve it. 

PRAYER: I have sight from your sight. May my deeds proceed from Thee to see the light of the day. May the voice, "stop work" not thunder at me. I build till dawn. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Micah 1:1-4:13; Revelation 6:1-17; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 30:1-4

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 15/12/2022

THURSDAY - 15TH DECEMBER, 2022

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WHY SOME JOIN A REVOLUTION - His Pleasure Series 017

THE HUNGER TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR CHANGING THE TIDE 

Read II Sam. 15

Acts 5:36, KJV

"For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought."

There's a feel or accomplishment that goes with being praised for being in the new system that has caused the long desired change. However, be careful that you do not perish in gaining recognition that the Lord is not giving by thinking you can rise on the arm of flesh. This reason is why some join a revolution. This is why they join a moving ship. They want history to remember them to have been the initiates of what changed the course. Now, be careful not to gather without the Lord. Psalm 2 should shiver you out of any gathering that's not in consonance with God's will in heaven and on earth. Such gathering may be an attempt to resist God and His will. If that be, you'll be fought and then meet strong resistance.

Desiring recognition will get some people killed we know. Being contented is rather a great possession until you're called out. I'm sure that many who joined Theudas and Judas did for the sake of being known. Many of these people would be afore purposeless and of the group craving for presence and life recognition etc. Some might even have risen to becoming great in rank with these two revolutionists and rebel leaders. They'll all think they're fighting for a right cause which they're totally sold out to like Saul of Tarsus. Any rising, gathering that's not of the Lord is bound to meet God and be broken however. When a government has stayed long in power for instance, a revolution is imminent. Libya experienced same. It wasn't that Gadaffi wasn't good but they only desired fresh air. So, when many internally discontented people had their opportunity as provided them by external intruders, they murdered their "author of life." Today, Libya is in tatters, reproach and set back. Some might have joined the revolution in order to gain attention for ushering in the fresh air that'll consequently lead to the fresh breath long desired. Either a successful or an unsuccessful coup, many join to be privileged to be an initiate of a new system and be acknowledged for same. Yet, there can't be change of tide except it's the Lord's will. Human government is a product of God's institution and they bear rule on His behalf (Rom. 13:1-4). Why won't God be interested in his political representatives on earth? Just like I and all other ministers will give account of our services, so will all politicians give simply because they bear rule on behalf of God to punish the offenders and reward the righteous. 

As a Christian, you should not desire any recognition to your destruction especially when the Lord doesn't will it. All Absaloms who plan a take over shall go into extinction (II Sam. 15:4). While founding fathers or pioneers always have much honour attributed to them like none other yet if God has not called you as one, don't dare take the honour upon you. Or else, your comparing yourself with the called will not be wise. Your imprudence will manifest when the cause and the tide you have followed come to nought. No one learnt this on time until the population is broken, adherents scattered and no dream is fulfilled. Let their names be etched in gold, let these rebel revolutionists have themselves deified, let them control a whole nation; don't let that instigate you into going into what God is not causing. Only those He called He'll glorify. 

PRAYER: May the shadow of fame and pursuit of fame not take me off my real time of rising and manifestation. May I be men of Issachar in understanding time. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Micah 1:1-4:13; Revelation 6:1-17; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 30:1-4

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 14/12/2022

WEDNESDAY - 14TH DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

CHARACTERISTICS OF RABBLE ROUSERS - His Pleasure Series 015

THEY PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH A FALSE BELIEF AND DESTINATION

Read Acts 5:34-39

Acts 5:36, KJV

"For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought."

Any false minister does this. They act like the authentic would by providing people with a sense of purpose and destination but theirs is false. A false revolutionist, charlatan, rebel, rabble rouser, intruder has this as his attribute. "Who will follow you if there's no promise or destination you're calling them to?" This is why there are many fake and false ministers nowadays. They give people a false sense of hope: just a tingling, sweet sensation or tickling of their fancy. "Give them something to believe: something eternal, divine and out of this world. This will make them think and believe you're authentic. Same would even make you look like a saint or an ancient prophet of old and it would lend credence to you and your work in their sight." This is what many pseudo ministers and charlatans are operating with. They are ravenous wolves on the inside but they tend to have the outlook of a sheep on the outside. Their end has been predicted - destruction! Undiscerned however, they draw multitude after themselves like Theudas who drew four hundred to himself!

St. Luke, the writer of the Acts of the Apostles clearly places Theudas before Judas (Acts 5:36-37). But there's discrepancy in the fact that the only Theudas known to us to be a prophet, false teacher and rebel exists in the reign of Claudius in the year 44,45. According to Josephus, Theudas told his followers to pack all their goods and follow him to River Jordan. He said he would miraculously afford them a passage. However, the Roman procurator: Cuspius Fadus sent a troop of horse to meet him. While some of his followers were slain, others taken prisoners or scattered, he himself was beheaded and his head sent to Jerusalem. God was never with this man yet look at what he was promising. He was making himself somebody that has a divine destiny to fulfill and is fully sanctioned by God to be followed by many. This pretender looked so to many people and in St. Luke's account as recorded in Acts, we have an exact number of people he swayed with his falsity. You might say, "why were they so gullible? Four hundred of them? Aren't a thinker therein?" Then I should ask why we're being swayed and pranked by quick rich schemes that promise us great return on our money. They look big and well established. Many would even have Registration Numbers and sites. They might even partner with a popular bank but at the end, they'll crash and your money will be gone. You didn't see their end because you were too absorbed in the front they pushed forward.  The pseudo always give their adherents a thing to believe also. They'll pump them with a sense of "we're on a journey to Canaan (destination)" and this is what they'll forever nurse until the founder or promiser dies. Since they're not from God or His Son: who enforces the will after His death, how could they have a share in the reality and blessings of saints (Heb.9:16-17). Knowing they've been excluded this way from all heavenly blessings, they concoction false beliefs, destination and blessings for people. If this falsity goes on into the next generation, it might become a religion or a great cause that people associate with worldwide. That's why you shouldn't be afraid of such falsity's growth because God has promised to make a separation between the wheat and the tares at the harvest. But be assured, their end has been prophesied. It is "the ungodly shall not stand in the judgement nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous (Psalm 1:4-6).

PRAYER: Lord, we pray for the ignorant and charlatans who intentionally operate a fake/false calling or ministry, may they be convicted. Prevent all of us from error. May we not violate our conscience. 

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