November 2015-Flatimes

Monday 30 November 2015

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Monday November 30, 2015 Daily Devotional – Give Him Some Space

Topic: Give Him Some Space [Monday 30 November, 2015]

“For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.” -Ephesians 5:23

Every organisation usually has a leadership chain. When it is broken by an employee, it mostly comes with grave consequences. Similarly in the family system, there is a chain of leadership placed by God for the smooth running of the home. It would be satanic for anyone to question the leadership role given to the man. God expects that just as the Church is subject to Jesus as the Head of the Church, the wife should be subject to the man as the head of the home.

Topic: The Great Banquet [Monday November 30, 2015]

Text: Revelation 19:6-10

Key Verse: "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God" (REVELATION 19:7,9).

He had scrupulously hatched a plot to have a group of people completely exterminated. He must have felt convinced that the plot was woven in iron-cast secrecy. Then there was this banquet to which he was invited as a special guest. While the wining and dinning was in full swing, Haman’s plot to exterminate the Jews was exposed. The banquet turned out to be his waterloo.

Topic: Knowing Him is Life [Monday 30 November, 2015]

Memorise: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. - Jeremiah 9:24

Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24 (KJV)

23.Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

24.But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

A Third Party Memo to President Buhari – By Dele Momodu

Your Excellency, it’s been months since I wrote my desperate memo to you. I wish to thank you once more for reacting promptly and swiftly at that time and for giving me the honour and privilege of meeting you in your office. I remember presenting you a special compilation of my articles, especially the many admonitions to your immediate predecessor, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

L-R: Assistant Director, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Fisinba Idasefiema, Regional Director Commercial Abuja & North Central , Skye Bank Plc, Osazuwa Igbinoba, Head, Retail Banking, Skye Bank Plc, Nkolika Okoli, Secretary, North Region, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Edeaghe Mark and Nollywood Actor and Celebrity Host, Kingsley Ogbonna , alias Dauda at the Bank's “Reach For The Skye” reward draw held in Kubwa Main Market , Abuja , FCT, today, Thursday, 12th November 2015.

In line with its commitment to empower and delight its customers, Skye Bank Plc. has produced more Millionaires in the on-going “Reach for the Skye Millionaire” reward scheme which draw held in Kubwa Market in Abuja last week.

The Significance of Black Friday To E-commerce Platforms In Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria: Black Friday is upon Us! – The concept of Black Friday began in Nigeria in 2013. Since then the concept has spread like wildfire with major online stores jumping on the bandwagon of what could possibly be regarded as the largest shopping event in Nigeria.

Unknown Gunmen kidnap 78 year-old Mrs. Abiante

Information reaching Flatimes.com says over 15 heavily-armed gunmen Saturday night kidnapped 78 year-old Mrs. Mabel Abiante, in her residence at Ngo, headquarters of Andoni local government of Rivers State.

All Progressives Congress APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has described the late Eze Egi of Egiland in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Kingdom Elemchukwu Elenwa as an epitome of courage, peace and justice.

Topic: Mighty In God’s Hands [Sunday November 29, 2015]

Text: Romans 16:1-16

Key Verse: “That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also” (Romans 16:2).

God is at His best when He uses things we view as commonplace to accomplish extraordinary feats. For instance, He took the inarticulate and hesitant Moses to free millions of Israelites from centuries of bondage.

Topic: Permanent Connection [Sunday 29 November, 2015]

Memorise: And of the angels he saith,Who maketh his angels spirits,and his ministers a flame of fire. - Hebrews 1:7

Read: Philippians 1:20-21 (KJV)

20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Uwazuruike appeals to Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally

The leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has passionately appealed to the Federal Government to unconditionally release the Director of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Topic: The Limits of Oppressors [Saturday November 28, 2015]

Text: Psalm 94:1-11

Key Verse: “LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?” (Psalm 94:3).

Today, there are many international, government and non- governmental organizations that campaign or fight against injustice and oppression. Many of them are genuinely concerned about the atrocities going on in the world. Unfortunately, despite these political, legal and social solutions, injustice still prevails. This is because the problem of injustice and oppression lies beyond these solutions.

Topic: Staying in Your Place [Saturday 28 November, 2015]

“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”-Genesis 2:18

A whole lot of women, especially when they get to a certain age bracket, strongly desire to be married without considering and/or really finding out what they may be getting into. They neither know their role, nor seek to find out how to perform better. All they wish is marriage, whether they perform well in it or not. Maybe the joy of the wedding ceremony overwhelms their need to seek knowledge on how to make the marriage work. Regardless, the truth is: A woman’s role in the home as well as the man’s, has been outlined in Scriptures.

Topic: Seek Revelation [Saturday 28 November, 2015]

Memorise: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. - Ephesians 1:17

Read: Acts 16:25-34 (KJV)

25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

Watch Live Pre-Shiloh Encounter Night 2015 with Bishop David Oyedepo

The 2015 Pre-Shiloh Encounter Night is here!!! Tonight, the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners' Chapel will be in the presence of God with their dancing shoes giving praise to God of all possibilities! @ Fath Tabernacle Ota, Nigeria.

Author: Kemi Oyedepo

Topic: Be Fervent in Spirit

I always knew that the responsibilities that come with being a woman were enormous. However, it made no difference to me until I became a wife, a mother, and worked outside of the home.

Topic: Possess a Strong-Will! [Friday 27 November, 2015]

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”-Daniel 1:8

There is something about a man’s strong-will; it is far different from being stubborn, as it is a determination to do or be strong even in the midst of great oppositions. Having a strong-will can either be to your benefit or damnation, depending on your use of it. However, it is important for everyone to possess a strong passion towards the right course and especially towards God.

Topic: The True Heroes [Friday November 27, 2015]

Text: Hebrews 11:30-40

Key Verse: "And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions" (Hebrews 11:32,33).

In a museum in Scotland resides the sword of famous Scotsman Wallace, who was a hero and patriot. A visitor once said, “I do not see how it could win such victories”. “Ah sir, you do not see the arm that wielded it,” came the reply. Hebrews chapter eleven is truly a chronology of heroes of faith.

Topic: Do You Recognise These Voices? [Friday 27 November, 2015]

Memorise: And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. - John 10:4

Read: John 10:2-5 (KJV)

2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Thursday November 26, 2015 Daily Devotional – No More Delay

Topic: No More Delay [Thursday 26 November, 2015]

“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”-Matthew 6:12

Sometime ago, a young lady came to me for counselling. She spoke at length, and at the end of it all, I discovered that her character and reactions were strongly influenced by the grudge she had towards her father. She was born out of wedlock, and her father behaved badly towards her mother. That made her embittered against the male gender. I made her realise that she needed to let go of the hurt she felt, if God must open a new chapter for her.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has sent an SOS to the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, passionately appealing to him to urgently turn his attention to the Port Harcourt-Enugu Express Road, which it said has become a death trap and a disgrace to Nigeria. The SOS was contained in a congratulatory message by Rivers APC signed by the Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya.

Topic: Work for Everyone [Thursday November 26, 2015]

Text: Acts 13:1-7

Key Verse: “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them” (Acts 13:2).

“A man willing to work and unable to find work, is perhaps the saddest sight… under the sun”, remarked Thomas Carlyle, Scottish historian and writer. It is not the will of God that man should be idle, doing nothing. He has work for each one of His creatures to do.

Topic: The Good Shepherd [Thursday 26 November, 2015]

Memorise: I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep,and am known of mine. - John 10:14

Read: John 10:11-14 (KJV)

11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Wednesday November 25, 2015 Daily Devotional – Using your Assets

Topic: Using your Assets [Wednesday 25 November, 2015]

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” -2 Timothy 1:7

When we talk of using the creative power of the mind to get what we want, some people actually restrain its capability. However, the human mind is powerful and can also be put to effective use in the ministry too. In fact, without the use of your mind, you might be stagnated in your assignment. The church growth, impact and transformation you envision in ministry begins with the mind.

Topic: No Variance with God [Wednesday November 25, 2015]

Text: Numbers 15:1-16

Key Verse: "One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD" (Numbers 15:15).

The “tribe” of human right advocates has greatly expanded in the last couple of decades. At the heart of these movements and campaigns is the vexed issue of equality. These movements seek to address specific situations they consider biased and unfair in societies.

Lagos, Nigeria: End-to-end IT solutions provider, Dell, has unveiled the newest additions to its highly successful Dell PowerEdge 13th generation servers , created to help small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) prepare for future growth. The new Dell PowerEdge servers include the PowerEdge R330 and R230 rack servers and the PowerEdge T330 and T130 tower servers.

Topic: Rejecting Evil Writings [Wednesday 25 November, 2015]

Memorise: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; - Colossians 2:14.

Read: Colossians 2:14-15 (KJV)

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

DCLM Daily Manna, Tuesday November 24, 2015 by Pastor Kumuyi – A Lifetime Preoccupation

Topic: A Lifetime Preoccupation [Tuesday November 24, 2015]

Text: Romans 15:14-22

Key Verse: “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation” (Romans 15:20).

Some years ago, an uncompromising newspaper columnist and radio commentator, John Calvin Thomas, was to take part in a TV network news program. Shortly before the show was recorded, the producer asked Thomas not “to use any Bible verses tonight”. On another occasion, he was dropped from an appearance on a morning presentation; the producer fearing that Thomas, a faithful evangelical Christian, “might quote some Bible verses”. Apostle Paul also had challenges in his days while going about the business of the great commission. The authorities sought to shut his mouth from preaching.

Topic: Be financially informed [Tuesday 24 November, 2015]

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”-2 Timothy 2:15

Ayn Rand once said: “Wealth is the product of man’s capacity to think.” Most people think money is all they need. I disagree! You do not need money as much as you need financial skill. As much as you need to “earn in millions” and live “big”, you also need to learn how to keep in touch with investment opportunities around you and to invest wisely.

Topic: Fraud in Business Dealings [Tuesday 24 November, 2015]

Memorise: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. - Leviticus 19:11

Read: Nehemiah 5:1-13 (KJV)

1 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Monday November 23, 2015 Daily Devotional – Make peace for them

Topic: Make peace for them [Monday 23 November, 2015]

“Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.”-1 Timothy 4:15

A young man was having challenges with his wife, shortly after they got married. The case deteriorated and he resulted to counselling because, even though their relationship wasn’t cosy, he didn’t want his marriage to end. It was discovered in counselling that his parents were always having challenges and as a result, he had accepted that every marital relationship should be that way. This assumption is so untrue!

Topic: Even Now, God Can [Monday November 23, 2015]

Text: John 11:18-32

Key Verse: “Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee” (John 11:21,22).

“Faith,” says American pastor and author, A.W. Tozer, “sees the invisible but it does not see the non- existent.” The Bible renders it so emphatically, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. It is so because it is directed at God. The Bible says, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God”.

The death of the Kogi State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abubakar Audu, weekend, has brought to fore the need for drafters of the country’s constitution and Electoral Act to be more forward looking in preparing those documents to ensure that all scenarios are captured in the documents.

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state, Mr. Abubakar Audu is dead.

Pope Francis kissed one-year-old Gianna in September, during a papal procession in Philadelphia

A Pennsylvania baby's brain tumor, which cannot be operated on, reportedly reduced in size following a kiss on the head from the Pope.

Topic: What Life Is Not [Monday 23 November, 2015]

Memorise: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. - Luke 12:15

Read: Luke 12:15-20 (KJV)

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Sunday November 22, 2015 Daily Devotional – Laying a foundation of Obedience

Topic: Laying a foundation of Obedience [Sunday 22 November, 2015]

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”-Ephesians 6:1

There are so many seemingly “little things” that when neglected, create “bigger” challenges in the future. One of these is “minute” acts of disobedience seen in younger children. Some of these children then get too used to being disobedient that they disobey any and every instruction given to them. With this, they find it very easy to disobey God and other authorities.

Topic: The Big Question [Sunday November 22, 2015]

Text: Isaiah 21:11-17

Key Verse: “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?” (Isaiah 21:11)

Asking questions has been a very important tool in the learning process. Without questions, no scientific progress would have been made from creation. Questions are asked for various reasons and they reveal the character of the persons asking them. For instance, the first recorded question in the Bible was asked by Satan from Eve: “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” This was asked with an evil motive of weakening Eve’s faith and to lure her to disobey God. Such crafty questions abound.

Topic – Total Commitment: A Must [Sunday 22 November, 2015]

Memorise: Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. - John 21:3

Read: 2 Kings 2:1-8 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

TVC Launches On The Street Youth Summit

…Enlightens African Students on Career Choices

Leading continent’s first truly pan-African news channel, Television Continental (TVC), has launched its inaugural edition of TVC NEWS ‘On The Street Youth Summit’ for Secondary school students.

According to the news channel, the initiative sponsored by Google is geared towards engaging the African Youths as stakeholders in the development of the continent.

The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has uncovered how Gov. Nyesom Wike met and illegally obtained ‘approval’ of the Rivers State House of Assembly at dawn.

Dear President Buhari, I will like to extend an invitation to you for a tour of down town, so that you can have a clear view of what the people who voted you into office feel about certain decision your government has taken so far, especially the decision to ban ‘I-pass-my-neighbour generator’.

Topic: Little but Destructive [Saturday 21 November, 2015]

“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!”-James 3:5

Fires are often started by the strike of a match. No matter the size of the match, it has the capacity to start a great fire. Similarly, the tongue is one of the smallest members of the body, but has the capacity to spark up great fire of mass destructions in the home. Amongst many things that destroy the home, the most common and grievous is an unkept and unguided tongue. It sinks deep into the heart of the recipient and shatters relationships with even the best of friends.

Topic: Punishment For The Ungodly [Saturday November 21, 2015]

Text: Revelation 18:21-24

Key Verse: “And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all” (Revelation 18:21).

Our text captures what God prescribed as the total destruction of Babylon, which shall be sudden and catastrophic. The sins of the city were that she deceived many nations and killed saints. God had a controversy against her and brought her beneath the surface where nobody could see her again. The city, which was once basking with socio-economic activities became a shadow of herself.

Topic: Entering His Presence [Saturday 21 November, 2015]

Memorise: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. -Psalm 24:4

Read: Psalm 24:3-4 (KJV)

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Friday November 20, 2015 Daily Devotional – What do you think of “you”?

Topic: What do you think of “you”? [Friday 20 November, 2015]

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…”-Proverbs 23:7

“How can I be so foolish as to do this?” You thought to yourself and some days later, a similar thing repeats itself. Then you think: “Maybe I am just dumb!” Then, you begin to carry the idea around that you cannot get anything right. Friend, it is not that you cannot get anything right, but your mind has told you that and you believed it so it begins to appear as you have thought.

Topic: No Hope Elsewhere [Friday November 20, 2015]

Text: Romans 15:1-13

Key Verse: “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4).

A dying girl was sent home by doctors after futile attempts to cure a malignant tuberculosis that had destroyed her lungs. They told her to spend the rest of her few days on earth with her relations. At home, the young woman reached for the Bible and turned to 1 Peter 1:24, where the word of God insists that by the scourge Jesus Christ endured at Calvary, believers are healed.

Topic: How Prophetic Are Your Names? [Friday 20 November, 2015]

Memorise: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. - Matthew 1:21

Read: Exodus 2:5-10 (KJV)

5 And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.

6 And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children.

Joel & Victoria Osteen’s Thursday daily devotion 19 November: What’s Chasing You?

Today’s Scripture: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6, NKJV)

Topic: What’s Chasing You? [Thursday 19, November 2015]

In the Bible, David was known as a man after God’s own heart. Notice what what He says in Psalm 23, “Goodness and mercy are following me.” David lived with an attitude of expectancy. One translation says, “God’s kindness chases me everywhere that I go.” David’s attitude was, “Something good is going to happen to me. Everywhere I go, I know God’s blessings are chasing me. Favor is following me around.” No wonder he saw God’s goodness! No wonder he overcame his obstacles and accomplished great dreams. He knew good things were chasing after him!

Topic: Run to Him [Thursday 19 November 2015]

For by the death He died, He died to sin [ending His relation to it] once for all; and the life that He lives, He is living to God [in unbroken fellowship with Him]. Even so consider yourselves also dead to sin and your relation to it broken, but alive to God [living in unbroken fellowship with Him] in Christ Jesus. - Romans 6:10-11

Topic: God Is Still In Control [Thursday November 19, 2015]

Text: Psalm 93:1-5

Key Verse: “The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea” (Psalm 93:4).

You may have heard the story of the man that got insanely frustrated about God and decided to spit at Him. As he positioned his mouth heavenward and spat, the wind returned the full measure of the spittle upon his face. God possesses a deep sense of humour.

Topic: Be discharged and acquitted! [Thursday 19 November, 2015]

“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.”-Jeremiah 23:24

Have you ever tried stacking dirty dishes of unequal sizes together? It might stay for a while, but when it gets too clumsy, a little push or the whistle of the wind can make them all crumble, shattering almost everything. The same thing happens when you stack up your sins. They tend to cover up each other for a while, but when it becomes too weighty, just one more “little sin” can bring the greatest fall you never imagined.

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