MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 04/01/2023

WEDNESDAY - 4TH JANUARY, 2023

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO 

WE'VE BEEN FOREWARNED

Read Matthew 7:13-14

Matthew 7:13, KJV

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:"

I'll say we've all be forewarned and as it is rightly put, "to be forewarned is to be forearmed." When God - the Lover of our souls and our caring Father says, "enter ye in by the strait gate", what propels that? Love! You're shocked? He's simply telling us what choice He wants us pick. God says in Deuteronomy 30:19, "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:"

What sort of teacher is God who sets exam questions yet helps His students to pass? Have you seen a teacher who sets the questions and yet suggests the answers to the students? That's what God voluntarily does in those words of Joshua and whenever you see such, it's because we're beloved and we're earnestly being protected from getting lost. God admonished us to "enter in by the strait gate" and then gives us a reason for that. He said, "for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction." Imagine that, imagine what God wants you to escape. Though you've not yet reached where the consequence would speak yet God is helping you determine your eternal home and what reward you'll have by giving you an expo on which gate to enter in or through. It is not the wide gate but the strait. Has God not by Himself given us the answer and what choice to make? If He blatantly tells us to "enter by the narrow gate", is that not a clear instruction enough to jettison the wide gate/broad way?

One man by the name Joshua lived this subtly out also. He said "if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD (Joshua 24:15, KJV). 

If the high leader, Joshua himself who received direct communication from the Lord could say, "He'll serve the Lord with his household", does it not become a mandate and a necessity on anyone to make the choice of serving the Lord. He has subtly shown others what choice to make and the wise would follow and escape any consequence of doing otherwise. God has finished His love for us by showing us what choice to make. He warned us this early as to arm us against the consequences that follow neglect of the way. I pray that this instruction of the Lord that says, "enter ye in by the strait gate" will be obeyed by you so that you may escape the wide door (that allows anything and places no restriction on you) but which at day's end leads to destruction of a man's life here on earth and later his soul. Shalom.

PRAYER: I make the choice to live. I choose the strait gate. I receive Christ and embrace His ways..

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Genesis 8:1-10:32; Matthew 4:12-25; Psalm 4:1-8; Proverbs 1:20-23

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 03/01/2022

TUESDAY - 3RD JANUARY, 2023

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

WHILE BY OTHERS THOU ART PASSING - Pass Me Not Series 002

Read Gen. 18:1-10

Genesis 18:1-2, KJV  

"1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; 2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground..."

Today, it is, "while by others Thou art passing, do not pass me by." I said it yesterday, one could be passed by. God will come and He'll same way go because He's not noticed and detained. Visitation has begun however. Some have begun to recount God's visitation to them already but while by others He's passing, will you allow Him pass you by?

You've read of how Abraham entertained angels here unawares. Whether it's by divine revelation or it is his habitual practice of generosity to others, Abraham was able to arrest that which could have passed by his front gate just like that. Opportunity could be so near you that you could even miss it. It could be so lowered down to you yet you're not attuned to it because you've been conditioned to a way of living which you're not ready to give up to acquire it. What should we say of Peter that a sheet was intentionally lowered or descended for with the cry, "rise, kill and eat." Despite how lowly descended it was, he only debated and never took part in this opportunity or great feast. It was this he does until he grieves them and it was withdrawn (Acts 10:13,16). Tradition was fighting him from tapping it. What a bad news I don't want to hear! 

But that didn't happen to Abraham. He has ears all over his body even for strangers. Somehow, the water he should partake of didn't flow pass him. His culture of generosity helps him take divine luminaries for who they really are even when they're disguised as common men. The Bible says, "and the Lord appeared to him in the plains of Mamre..." The next question should be, "how did the Lord appear?" He appeared as men - that's why Abraham saw three men stood by him yet he ran to meet them to persuade them to himself. The Lord didn't appear in splendour, light and glory. None of them even appeared as an army general girding a sword by his side yet Abraham trapped and sucked them to himself due to the values he has embraced. So, he could give recognition at last to whom recognition is due. He wouldn't let them pass him by. I wouldn't know whether perception tells him anything about them but we sure know that none of this three men displayed any characteristic that could have hinted Abraham of their divine nature or abilities. God, open my eyes and let me see into all disguises. By the upright principles of life, let me suck to myself those who have keys to bless me. Why am I saying this? This year, many opportunities will be disguised. They're angels but they'll come as men. Big men will camouflage as nonentities in need. Only those who have been afore taught to live soberly while reflecting Christian virtues would trap them. How did Abraham come by his own? Just through the virtue of generosity which means much to him. It was only through that act of being good to all people including strangers that he entertained angels without knowing.

God will pass by your house. You'll come across a job or scholarship you should apply for, people you should befriend but only those with humaness and hooks in their minds could recognize and hook them up. Only those who have humanity in mind will benefit. The selfish who are always enquiring as to what they'll gain would be passed by. May you be awake and aware at such time when greatness is shielded in the levity of humility. May you not delay but rather run to meet such opportunity. May you be propelled to enjoin with what will do you favour. May your Abraham bring home those who have the mouth to say, "I shall return to you according to the time of life." May you entertain angels. For we were told as the manners of some were, they entertained angels without knowing. 

Hebrews 13:2, KJV

"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

This is the year your seed shall arise for a memorial for you. Your kind gestures shall open to you some doors. So, in your stringency, keep sowing. Today, angels will no longer pass you by again. This year, you'll suck them in by the practice of Christian virtues. You'll show help to those who hold your blessings and could give it to you as from the Lord. But how shall you detect same if you're not good to humanity without discrimination or specially notified by the Spirit inside you?

PRAYER: I shall act like Christ and practice Christian virtues. I receive special attraction and conviction on where my opportunities lie.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Genesis 5:1-7:24; Matthew 3:7-4:11; Psalm 3:1-8; Proverbs 1:10-19

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 02/01/2023

MONDAY - 2ND JANUARY, 2023

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

WHILE ON OTHERS THOU ART CALLING - Pass Me Not Series 001

Matthew 4:18-22, KJV

"18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him."

Brethren, our prayer, our high prayer this year (this early year) should be, "while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by." It's a great reality, passage could be made and you'll be there nonchalant and non involved. But while on others Thou (God) art calling, do not pass me by. Jesus begin to call and collect disciples for Himself. First, it was Peter and Andrew. Second, it was James and John. He called them and they heeded. Things of God is set by set. Those four are a set. They began together and at the same time. God is faithful and He will come for you too. May you however recognize your divine moment. Moment do slip but you must recognize your time and latch unto it. 

There's a season that entry into a thing is best. That is, "while on others He is calling." When others are being collected to be groomed somewhere and given a future in a sector, don't be left behind especially if the call as well is extended to you. It is while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by. You must rather learn how to count yourself in; how to simply take opportunities. Jesus called the two brothers ahead first and then he called some other two. Four of them heeded the call and made use of the opportunity that has appeared to all men (all of them). That call could have been wasted by one or some of them however.

Brethren, it's a great blessing to know when God is passing and then latch unto same. When God is passing and you carefully join to Him, in days to come, you shall see its great effect. In destiny, we all know what those four brothers became though James died earlier but entry into calling for all of them came at the same time - at a time it was difficult transiting. If you don't know, it's difficult leaving one job for the other but the call hit them and the report was "straightway, they left all to follow Him." Call may be to different things or aspects. It may be a call to start a thing. One man of God by God's instruction told God's mind to two people in his congregation. One was his wife, whom God told to go on TV at that time and another woman was she who God told to found a school. His own wife received it with faith while the other woman treated it shabbily. Because of the rejoicing and faith that minister's wife received hers with, faith became a force, went into propelling, made demands on God and even the kick-starting money for the programme was provided for by the Lord. It was that time a sister who was once under that pastor in Nigeria but then in Sweden sent some money - just enough required for payment at that broadcasting station. The other woman neither received the seed nor start by faith immediately. And that was it. She never really prospered when she later wanted to start. That's because the grace of beginning or starting passed her by. If God appears by prophecy and says, "someone is here who's sick of A or B, signify and you'll be healed." If the fellow doesn't but later comes to show himself to the minister, there's little or nothing he could do. Do you know why? The anointing was present to deal with that special problem there and then but now the man or minister might have become like any other. God might have lifted on him for the meanwhile. So, the moment none responds to that, such might lose an opportunity of being healed there and then also but rather be passed by. You can't accuse God of being unjust. The words He speaks to the first brothers were the words He speaks to the second brothers. Thank God all of them heeded and Jesus didn't pass them by. You too, you're solely accountable for what you do with your own words, opportunities and the call of God to you. If God calls you, it means He wants to make you. He wants to give you a destiny somewhere. At least we know He made them fishers of men - great apostles of the calling. What if you do not heed? What if God passes by you just like that? What if while others God is calling, you're deaf and nonchalant to the future he has for you? Then, you may reap the reward of Esau who sought it with tears yet receives it not (Heb.12:17). Therefore, make a commitment this year that while others God art calling, you will never for once be passed by. You'll rather make utmost use of the time, call and become great through the words of prophecy, calling and grace of beginning.

PRAYER: Hook my spirit and mind to divine moments and special people of destiny this year. None will pass me by.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Genesis 3:1-4:26; Matthew 2:13-3:6; Psalm 2:1-12; Proverbs 1:7-9

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VOMITED SAFELY AT DESTINATION 2023

VOMITED SAFELY AT DESTINATION 2023!

Brethren, we've been conveyed all through the thick and thin of the waters but now we've been vomited at the shore. 

That reminds me of a shocking narrative in the Bible. Prophet Jonah wouldn't go but after experiencing what it means to battle with the Lord, he willingly had himself offered so that the buffeting wind would stop. And it does stop. 

Meanwhile, as he was arriving into the waters (having been thrown into it), he was as well swallowed up by a waiting vehicle. This whale has been given directives on what to do with him. It's never to squash or eat him up but rather to keep him safe in itself and convey him from where he had dropped to where he should be. 

How many of us knows that in every journey there's always a destination? There is! Jonah had his and that was Nineveh. When his vehicle would drop him, it took him towards his destination and vomited him there. At the vomiting of Jonah, arrival was made. Imagine what the vehicle passed through in the sea before arrival. That submarine ship used three days and three nights before arrival at the shore. No wonder, you and I had to use a whole 365 days before we reached destination 2022 which was the border line and cross over into destination 2023.

God of Last Year is the God of this Year. What I promise you (as from the Lord) is safety. You may note that down. His mouth has spoken it. If today, there's a decree and a change in the counting of days but that 365 days has become 665 days, you'll still be conveyed, transported safely and vomited at the shore. It's not how long or turbulent the year is; it's about He in whose belly and mind you occupy. Have you stopped being the thought in God's mind? No, He's still mindful of you (Psalm 8:4). He watches each of your step to ensure at last, what happens is that you're vomited at the shore and arrival is made. 

Jonah 2:10, KJV

"...and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land."

What's the shore? Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond. When a ship arrives at the shore, it sure has ended its journey and I can't but thank God that we've both ended 2022 together and arrive 2023 together. Meanwhile, our being vomited at the shore of the sea means an arrival at a New Year's gate that we have to summon and surmount. When Jonah made arrival at the shore, he didn't wait, sit, sleep or die there. He rather travelled from there into DESTINATION. He immediately went for NINEVEH. He climbed up to it and took it for God. There's a task to accomplish and that's why you've been brought into 2023. Don't die at the shore. From the shore, journey into the city and explore and conquer the numerous in 2023. When the battle line was drawn between the Philistines and Israel and the daring was fierce, we were told this below:

I Samuel 17:48, KJV 

"And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine."

You see. David ran to meet the Philistine just the way Jonah didn't delay to go to take Nineveh. Nineveh was three days journey but he began to enter it as one (Jonah 3:3-4). Please, be up to the task. Arise and take 2023. It has drawn near you, draw near it and pick it up and live it out to God's glory and man's benefit. 

Yours in the New Ship,

Olusola ADEJUMO,

M'Wings. 

Morning Wings Ministry,

Nigeria.

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 26/12/2022

MONDAY - 26TH DECEMBER, 2022

HAPPY BOXING DAY!

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

WHY YOU'LL BE ABSOLVED 

Matthew 1:19-20, KJV

"19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 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: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."

For that which is conceived in her is of the "what?" "The Holy Ghost", you'll say. People of God, we thank God for such Christmas we had yesterday. It's still in the air and so let's see some issues further from the birth story of Jesus. 

Here's Joseph fuming and contemplating on what to do - "yes, I'm done with her. She has played the harlot! How can I? (He stammers as he talks and you could see displeasure in his face). As he sleeps however, God's angel meets him in a dream and otherwise was told him. Let me ask. If the fellow you're engaged with is caught cheating on you and you have a solid proof like seeing pregnancy in her, would you allow for persuassion on the matter? I know your answer. You're as jealous as Joseph. All of us though we be righteous men can't endure that sight of another man leaping on our own. The very reason you must not do it to another.  It's horrible and killing. That's why a fellow like Joseph though a righteous man was at least minded to put her away secretly. And I'll say that's good of him because his lenient resolution still shows he's indeed righteous. If it were some, before the angel ever told them the truth that'll console them, Mary would have been slighted. The abuse rain that would have descended on her would have been terrible. Rather, he concludes, "just let's separate quietly as not to put her in any shame. God will do mine at its right time." This should have been how Joseph consoled himself. But then, God heard his contemplations and saw his worry and the very thing eating him up. Though he sleeps, it is a sleep to relieve the sorrow of heart he's having. Thus, the angel says, "Joseph, the son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."

What do you think settled the matter if not for that singular utterance, "that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." This is where I knew Joseph indeed knew God and was a righteous man because I began to think of it, if somebody else was the one, "will he agree or understand at all what excuse the angel was giving when he said - that which is in her is conceived of the Holy Ghost?" Will you also believe in the truth - "that which is in her is of the Holy Ghost?" Will the next subject matter not be to evaluate the correctness of the means by which you were spoken to though that's your established means proven over the years? But Joseph believed. When he heard, "it was of the Holy Ghost", all inner jangling ended. He dropped all he had planned to do and you could see him wholeheartedly relent. What a thing! Just like God spoke to me and I heard. This teaching shall be focused on only one thing - "for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."

Brethren, that statement is the reason why Joseph let the sleeping dog lie. Nothing on earth could have convinced him and had him drop his intention if not that. And the Lord came to me saying, "Olusola, do you know why you'll be absolved? Do you know why none could accuse you it's your fault and that you should be held responsible? It's because whatsoever you do as a minister (in the anointing and in truth) is reckon to Me and not you." Then the explanation went further. "If you heal the sick who's under the affliction of the dark powers of this world, those dark powers and their human ambassadors in what you humans call witches, wizards, priests or priestesses can't do a thing to you. They'll absolve you and let you go because at any search to know who did that, they'll always encounter - "for that which was done by him was by the Holy Ghost." And because it's by the Holy Ghost - He we can't say NO to, they'll let the matter die." I sighed as I concurred. He told me, "this is how I protect all ministers and that's why they can take on more evil upon evil. It's because I'm the One working in them. They're just vessels. I needed just a body and that's what Mary provided me to fill up. Who should be faulted and held responsible by Joseph then? Mary or I? "You Father!" "But how would my son, Joseph not absolve me. Even if any witch or wizard isn't my child, am I not their Creator and they My created? What will a vessel do to its maker? It's at this juncture that all became clear to me. God told me, "go and touch the untouchables, do the unthinkable, preach the gospel to the poor, the recovery of sight to the blind and the breaking of chains of the oppressed. No one can hold you responsible. They might say, "it was that minister who loosen the chain of our captive, now let's touch him or any around him but I'll respond - that which was done by him was done by the Holy Ghost. In this way, it'll always be case closed before it begins." I was just laughing and smiling around. 

Christians and ministers, God is saying to you, on every occasion that I'm the cause, I'm to be blamed but who can have (receive) my prostration? "Oh, I'm in Your awe and praise O Lord." So, be confident people. What an occult priest can't heal, you can. What many people have been punished over, it's your own walk over. It's because - for that which is done by you is of the Holy Ghost. This is your pardon, why your Mary would be forgiven and befriended once more or let be by that opposite force. It has never proved to work. No Christian does a thing. It's God working in you both to will and do of His good pleasure (Phil.2:13). It's He filling Christians and all sent ones strength to do all things (Phil.4:13). He's their fuel and since He's higher than the ancient mountains and also created we all, "He has the last say" which you can inherit anytime opposing forces rival you. Today, are you a sinner, you're absolved first of all. God is calling you to Himself. Take the sinner's prayer: "Lord, forgive and receive me." Be baptized by immersion and in the Holy Ghost. Then, begin to do terrible things around - loosing chains by the Spirit's power and witness how you'll become like a seed of corn in the bottle to their bird. Oh, I'm absolved. I'm let go. Cases are closed this morning. All of you having cases in courts, I edit it! I end it. I say, "you're forgiven." Because the Holy Spirit carried the blame for impregnating Mary and Mary was not made a scape goat, let the real doer of what you're being accused of come under the Spirit's convinction and own up. You, "go and misbehave in the Holy Ghost and by the Holy Ghost" and let's see who would misbehave, maltreat and hold you responsible. You're absolved in God! (Laughter...)!

PRAYER: Lord, I'm absolved. Because my workings are by You, I'm absolved. I receive that favour spelt all over and all mine.

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Daniel 6:1-28; 2 Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 28:21-22

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 25/12/2022

SUNDAY - 25TH DECEMBER, 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

JESUS' BIRTH WAS IN THIS WISE

Read Mattew 1:18-25

Matthew 1:18, KJV

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost."

When the Bible says, "the birth of Jesus was on this wise", what did you understand that to be? If something is in this wise, it means it's not in another way and can't be told and shouldn't be told another way round. What that therefore means is that any strange, inconsistent narration offered you about the birth of Jesus that's not in mutuality with the tellings in the Bible (for instance the synoptic gospels) should not be believed. The reason is simple, the birth of notable people are usually contested and Jesus' is so important to us that we must adhere to the fact that Jesus' birth is in this wise and not another way round. There's no human being who doesn't have a biography and the biography of great people especially reveal a lot about them and the circumstances around their birth. Many great people had strange things happen round their birth. It may be pre-birth, at birth or post birth but something unusual is a marker to their uniqueness and at times how great their destiny would be on earth. Jesus' was not an exception. Apart from the prophecies that generations have been expecting on tiptoes to be fulfilled, at fulfilment, Jesus was born of a virgin and without a natural father. Jesus' birth was sinless therefore though Mary like any other woman must at one time or the other have stumbled at sin yet remains a righteous or holy sister like any of us today. The truth however is that, "through one man sin entered the world" and so death spread to "all men" (Rom.5:12). That verse does not say through "one man and one woman" sin entered the world. Sin entered the world through Adam, not through Eve. It was Adam who passed sin on to their downlines. And since Jesus had no natural father, it couldn't have been concluded sin was passed to Jesus since God (the sinless one was His Father and He was the One who gave Him His life). That truth must not be exchanged for another from you. Jesus' birth was sinless and Jesus is! We must know "that God made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him" (II Cor.5:21, KJV). Other references are I Peter 2:22 and I John 3:5.

Jesus' birth was an exception. So, when the account in Matthew says, "Jesus' birth happened in a particular way, you should immediately know that there'll be contest on the way the Bible specifically says Jesus' birth happened." Till date, there are still rumours and strong talks of mockery in many circles that Jesus was not born of a virgin and that Jesus was not sinless. Their reasoning is, "how could a woman be impregnated by a divine presence when we know that it's only through intercourse such could happen." They may not receive the Bible's witness that Mary was engaged to Joseph and found to be pregnant "with child of the Holy Ghost." Being pregnant with child of the Holy Ghost means Joseph was not His biological father and that Joseph didn't have intercourse with Mary until after Jesus' birth. God set Jesus in a family so He could grow in a normal home like any other balanced child. God needed the support of a male figure who'll stabilize Mary, save her from any disgrace and questioning of where she got the pregnancy from inorder to raise Jesus up. God's plan for a home where any child would grow up is not that of a single parent. If God had wanted single parenting, since Joseph didn't impregnate Mary, God would have made it possible for Mary to be on her own but the concept of two coming together as husband and wife still had to be put into consideration for so many reasons. 

In this account, Joseph though a righteous man couldn't take it in finding Mary pregnant. He was contemplating letting her go secretly when the Owner and Master of his soul came to Him and persuaded him to take Mary because that which is in her is "of the Holy Ghost." Today, I'm sensing you might miss the honour God wants to do you if you're not let into what His plans have been and is. If Joseph had not been convinced by the Lord to take Mary by telling him the origin of her pregnancy, Joseph would have successfully detached from Mary let alone take her as his wife. In so doing, Joseph would not enter into the annals of history as Jesus' step father who supported and prepared a room for Him to grow in on earth. He'll also not witness what it means to have a special, unique and Saviour of the world as child under his custody. I believe Jesus did so many signs at home that only the parents would have known about. If not, Mary wouldn't meet Jesus afore His first miracle in John 2 to help the couples because they have no wine. If they have no wine, they obviously know where to buy but what was Mary believing for? A miracle, an intervention. She must have seen enough of that at home to have been assured. No one comes out daring the mighty if there has not been any secret testimony or record afore time. I therefore found out that there's nothing God is doing above that He doesn't need the partnering of men for below. God, this is my own cry. What package have you secretly wroth somewhere that I don't know about? The package that should delight me and bring me into reference with heaven and earth, may it not be the one I'll be infuriated at. May I not have missed it before coming to the knowledge of your honour and plan to include me in something great You have planned dating thousands of years back which are now beginning to unfold in my own time and day. 

People of God, Joseph almost missed being Jesus' step father. He almost. Another would have been even if after that angel's persuasion Joseph was too jealous to see reasons. If he had not believed that Mary's pregnancy was Holy Spirit's wroth, it would have been to his undoing. While the birth of Jesus gave us an introduction of Jesus as sacrifice for humanity and yet provided us with many hallmarks beliefs in Christianity, yet I'll like to say, "unreasonable things might happen in your day around you, rather learn why and from where as to know which to join and not detach from." Our Saviour was born today, as we recline in this great tiding of great joy, may every broken bones in you receive joy. May your valleys and every area of depression be exalted. May your joy be full by the provision of what can bring your joy to fullness. Hearing Jesus' birth, there was cause for happiness, celebration and pilgrimage. You're the next to be celebrated and visited for confirmation of the miraculous God will do and has done. God has spoken and it's so. 

PRAYER: Let me experience the commemoration of today  henceforth. Find me worthy to partner with on Your great acts on earth. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Daniel 6:1-28; 2 Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 28:21-22

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MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - 22/12/2022

THURSDAY - 22ND DECEMBER, 2022

MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola & Oreoluwa ADEJUMO

HOW LONG WILL YE LIMP BETWEEN TWO OPTIONS? - His Pleasure Series 024

I Kings 18:21, KJV

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him..."

Yesterday, God came to do a quick and thorough job of clearing you of all uncleanliness and anything (trait or material) that may give a foothold to Satanic assault of your life or home. I once read a foreign author who wrote on purging your tree and cleaning your house. In there, he narrated how a fellow had gone to buy an art work supposedly a natural work but which he didn't know had to do previously with a shrine or an idol. He never knew why he was experiencing all sorts of assaults until through prophetic insight and instruction, he was made to take it off. After then, peace be calm. You must quickly know that Satan operates like a lizard who can't enter into the wall or the house itself unless there's a crack (an opening) first of all. So, check if your life and house is clean. Hope there's no artefact, image/picture, book, object that has to do with pornography, the occult, shrine, idol etc with you. I once visited an ancient tourism site and town settled on a rocky mountain in a country. It was my church denomination who took the youths there and that was while I was in secondary school. I brought back one of the stones in a river on that mountain just to build my museum and keep the memory alive that I once visited XYZ Hills. It was in my house until one day I just had an attraction and conviction to let it go. So, I threw it away. Though I couldn't pinpoint the reason for which I was convinced to let it go or speak authoritatively that it has become a foothold (since I've not been having any strange experiences), yet I have learnt that objects, even a piece of furniture or artefact could be a leverage for a demon to harass you. Why? That property is dedicated to an idol and so that demon could go into operation even in your own house. They'll claim it's their thing and that they're in mutual association. Having said this, I should warn you to mind the music you as well harbour or listen to. All these were seriously flogged yesterday as God instructed that you should clear yourself of all your "curious arts books (as depicted by the Ephesians in Acts 19:18-19) and deeds of ungodliness (as depicted by Zacheaus in Luke 19:8)." Until then, you can't receive the testimony of Zacchaeus that, "today has salvation come into your house."

Meanwhile, God is saying I should take it further. He's persuading me about those who are still in doubt and are still lingering to act on the meat (teaching) God descended down to us yesterday with a cry, "rise, kill and eat (Acts 10:13)." Despite the cry to act on that teaching however, some remain unmoved but rather contemplate acting. Why harden your heart? God is saying I should ask you in Elijah's words, "how long will you limp between two options?" You've been thinking of repenting: stopping sinful life, deleting all those pornographic contents and keeping clean yet you're thinking they're too precious and that you might need them sooner or later for stimulation. You don't want to let go of your sorcery, magic, witchcraft, fornication, uncleanliness yet you want to have and hold to a part in God. God is saying, "it can't work." You'll have to decide, make a choice of which to go and be home with. God hates what does not belong clearly somewhere. He hates what's neither hot nor cold. He always reject them (Rev.3:15-16).

When the Ephesians were confronted with the Word, they didn't limp between two options. Rather, they were prompt. The feedback was, "and many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver (Acts 19:18-19). Did you see how instantaneously they acted under convinction because they didn't harden their hearts? It was an immediate response as they didn't allow any carry over but rather allowed themselves to be touched at heart. Zacchaeus is a man who also didn't limp between two options. He had been in falsehood and had falsely accused and robbed people of their substance. But when he was convicted, it shows immediately in the kind of fruits that meet with repentance that he begins to bring forth. Without being coerced or having being sermonized, he said before Jesus and all other witnesses at the table, "behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold (Luke 19:8, KJV)." These words show he's ready to walk out his salvation with fear and trembling, showing also he's not ready to boast and rely on the vain words of "I have Abraham as my father (Matt.3:8-9). Did you see the mile he was willing to go to be vindicated? Willing to give four fold to fulfill all righteousness and be justified even in the sight and estimation of a strong accuser who may want to shame his salvation experience later. The same happened to the Ephesians. What they gave up worth it. It was just too huge, valuable and indescribable. The materials burnt is valued to be several million dollars. For Christ's sake, that money will build a  church or fund an international crusade successfully. Imagine that! Look at the miles and things they were all willing to give up just to gain Christ. No wonder, even Paul the apostle also said, "he counted all things loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ..." He called it all "dung (Phil.3:8). So, why are you still debating in yourself to be retained in your old way or come to Christ? Look, if the Lord be God, follow Him and if be Baal (Satan and all unrighteousness), follow it. Life and death is before you. Make your choice. There's nothing you give though costly, painful that should pain you as such. Some have given theirs and much more already. Find encouragement in that. Even in your giving up, there's a new find - even a worthwhile find (Jesus Himself). May it be that you'll close your eyes, take this personal decision to repent, rid yourself of sin and clean yourself and house of all footholds of the devil. 

PRAYER: I cut off and separate from all uncleanliness and unrighteousness. I shall not be a fake or false Christian. I'm purged and I'm clean. 

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Zechariah 2:1-3:10; Revelation 13:1-13:18; Psalm 141:1-10; Proverbs 30:18-20

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