DAILY MANNA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2021
NOT MADE BY CHANCE
TEXT: Genesis 1:26-31
KEY VERSE:
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” - (Genesis 1:26)
Evolutionists believe that our world is an accident. They teach that matter acting on matter given sufficient time can bring anything into existence. Since most evolutionists are atheists, they try frantically to prove that God did not make the world and that everything in it came into existence over time by itself, man inclusive. But one wonders why man has not changed into another creature since his existence!
The truth is, man is not a creature of chance or our world either. Accidental products cannot have any form of similar designs and regular patterns as we have in humans and all the other creations of God. Man is a product of the well-thought-out-plan of God. He planned the world and systematically brought everything into existence. He carefully made man with very distinct qualities and characteristics and for very specific purpose, which is to rule and dominate the world.
Some persons have come to conclude that their life is a product of chance or mistake! They feel they are not meant to live or that where they are presently and who they are, is a mistake. Many others feel unfortunate about their race, colour, gender, family and social background, and even their physical features.
God did not make any mistake about anyone, including you. Even if you were born out of wedlock or there were attempts to abort you, God made and placed you where you are now for a definite purpose. Your life will begin to have a new meaning and become worth living once you purge yourself of the lies of the devil concerning your existence. You are made to win, rule and have dominion!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God made you for a good purpose.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Matthew 8-9
HIGHER EVERYDAY
MONDAY FEBRUARY 01, 2021
TOPIC: MEMORABLE MATRIARCH - 2
TEXT:1 SAMUEL 1:19-20
MEMORY VERSE: "For with God nothing shall be impossible" (LUKE 1:37).
Hannah's challenge and God's gracious response is an eloquent testimony to the fact that God is a very present help in times of need. He never comes late and does not turn away anyone who seeks Him when in distress (1 Samuel 1:1-27).
Hannah's case before men appeared hopeless. Her husband's comforting words could not quench her passion for liberation from her reproach of infertility that was an unbearable stigma to her.
At Shiloh that year, Hannah resolved to look away from Eli the priest who took her for a daughter of Belial, her husband's worthy portion of meat, and the ridicule of her adversary. She poured her heart to God and the Lord answered her prayers.
It is important we highlight some qualities in Hannah which helped her to receive answers to her prayers. She was righteous. Her prayers were effectual and fervent, and she had unwavering faith in God's love and power to do all things.
Dear friend, what are your challenges? Like Hannah, righteous lifestyle, fervent prayers and implicit faith in God will grant you your petition.
QUOTE: She had unwavering faith in God's love.
CHALLENGE: God answered her fervent prayer of faith.
PRAYER: Lord, give me grace to pray and receive answers.