Our Daily Manna February 21, 2018: ODM devotional — Don’t Fight In Their Terrain

Topic: Don’t Fight In Their Terrain [Our Daily Manna ODM Wednesday, February 21st, 2018]

Basic Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12

I have known for many years that the EAGLE does not fight the snake on the ground. It picks it up into the sky and CHANGES the battleground, and then releases the snake into the sky. The snake has no stamina, no power and no balance in the air because that is not its terrain. It is useless, weak and vulnerable unlike on the ground where it is powerful, wise and deadly! Learn from the EAGLE! Never fight your enemies in their terrain this year!

Our Daily Manna February 20, 2018: ODM devotional — Create The Atmosphere This Year! -1

Topic: Create The Atmosphere This Year! -1 [Our Daily Manna ODM Tuesday, February 20th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Mark 6:1-12

The atmosphere you create is what attracts the anointing that you desire. God is atmosphere-addicted! Jesus could do very little in Nazareth because the atmosphere was wrong! In some few cases, He, the Almighty God, could not heal without the right atmosphere. The blind man could not be totally healed until He took him out of town (MARK 8: 23).

Our Daily Manna February 19, 2018: ODM devotional — Keep That Vow

Topic: Keep That Vow [Our Daily Manna ODM Monday, February 19th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Malachi 2:10-17

I hear the sounds like the gushing of waterfalls: Oh! Marriage is tough! I just can’t keep that vow! Now read the poem below by Ukpon Ntinse. It’s titled; THE PROMISE:

You loved me because I am young, elegant and strong.
You cherished my youth, which blossom like a flowering plant.
But time will come when the teeth, that once where white.
Will be encrusted with green and yellow muck,
And will drop off leaving the mouth wholly putrid with smell.
But don’t forget, you once kissed those lips.
Time will come when radiance on my face will fade away and the putrescence (smell) of aged stinks.

Our Daily Manna February 18, 2018: ODM devotional — Folie De Grandeur: Avoid Megalomania!

Topic — Folie De Grandeur: Avoid Megalomania! [Our Daily Manna ODM Sunday, February 18th, 2018]

There is what is called, Folie de grandeur (The stupidity of greatness). It is also defined as the delusion of greatness or megalomania! Oh, this big word: MEGALOMANIA! It was first used in 1885 and simply means a deceitful mental illness that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur!

MAEGALOMANIA is the belief that you are more powerful or richer and important than you really are! It is sometimes a mental illness! It is a crazy hunger for power and wealth and a passion for grand scheme! Sadly FOLIE DE GRANDEUR (stupidity of greatness) and MEGALOMANIA are evil twin you must run from in 2018! Don’t allow them to rob you of a wonderful life this year! They are satanic properties classified as PRIDE! Resist them because what you call GREATNESS could be stupid.

Our Daily Manna February 17, 2018: ODM devotional — Mugabe: I Am A Tourist Attraction This Year!

Topic — Mugabe: I Am A Tourist Attraction This Year! [Our Daily Manna ODM Saturday, February 17th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: 1 Kings 10: 1-10

There was a worldwide cry, when the Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, accused of ethnic cleansing and putting his country in a state of bankruptcy, was asked to champion tourism by the United Nations in late 2017!

SELDOM has there been such anger or questioning of the organization credibility, as that which greeted the appointment Mugabe as an international ambassador for tourism! With a line-up of tourism ambassador which included Drew Barrymore, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Ricky Martin and many ex-presidents, that UN’s choice of ambassador was rejected! Robert Mugabe is under international sanction, so how can you have an international tourism ambassador who can’t travel to other countries?

Our Daily Manna February 16, 2018: ODM devotional — Time is on your side!

Topic: Time is on your side! [Our Daily Manna ODM Friday, February 16th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Psalm 40: 1-10

I remember the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who quipped, ‘’I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end’’.

Yes! Patience was one of her secrets to so much success! Note that impatience and hurry can become your decoration stoppers this year! Indeed the whole world today is in a hurry! We know share the most intimate information via email, instant messaging, snap chat and text to get a quick message out! Our televisions host literally hundreds of stations and programs to choose from so we don’t need to wait for our entertainment! We can like an article or a YouTube video and create fame for its publisher overnight! Revolutions can come about almost spontaneously from posts on Twitter.

Our Daily Manna February 15, 2018: ODM devotional — The Nepoleon Secret

Topic: The Nepoleon Secret [Our Daily Manna ODM Thursday, February 15th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Judges 6: 1-24

Verse 12 of today’s scripture says: ‘’the angel of the Lord said to him (Gideon), ‘….Thou mighty man of valor.’’ Man of valor? For hiding from his enemies? This is amazing! Here was a man who was hiding from the Midianites in fear! Yet, God refused to call him, ‘’Thou mighty coward of Israel.’’

That is what you and I would have called him! But he Lord God called him, ‘’Thou mighty man of valor.’’ That is why I call this God, the unquestionable God! No man question what He does or what He says! I also call Him the Alpha and the Omega God1 He knows your end from your beginning and that was why he called an unstable leaf (Simon) a rock (Peter). He was looking at the end of that man! He does not judge the way the man judges!

Our Daily Manna February 14, 2018: ODM devotional — The Third ‘’P’’ of Joseph

Topic: The Third ‘’P’’ of Joseph [Our Daily Manna ODM Wednesday, February 14th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Genesis 39: 19-23

The third ‘’P’’ of Joseph is ‘’The Prison’’ (satanic cages). Note that, a prison is a place of confinement, restriction, and limitation! It is a cage that hides your true self and gives you a false image or picture of your real identity! It is a place that can render a place a great destiny and star impotent. It is a place or land of forgetfulness, rejection and abandonment! It’s a place where your voice is not heard!

The worst prison is not the physical prison but the spiritual prison! Many people are in one form of spiritual prison or the other and they are ignorant! In this New Year 2018, the enemy may be planning the prison or cage life for you. But any physical, spiritual, financial, marital, academic, career, health and business prison programmed for you shall scatter and expire in Jesus name! Listen to this: God of the mountains and the hills is still God in the valley!

Our Daily Manna February 13, 2018: ODM devotional — The Past Must Go Forever

Topic: The Past Must Go Forever [Our Daily Manna ODM Tuesday, February 13th, 2018]

Basic Scriptures: Isaiah 43: 13-21; Nahum 1:9

It is easier said than done: forgetting the past! Millions are trapped in the fear that familiar is safe. The past seems familiar, while the future looks risky. But today’s Basic Scripture says that you should forget the past, in order to make progress( Vs. 18). Yes tomorrow is a promissory note, but it is a promise based on the God who owns the future and the past! Robert Browing, a mighty writer, wrote many years ago that, ‘’A minute success pats the failures of yesteryears.’’

Our Daily Manna February 12, 2018: ODM devotional — The Second “P” Of Joseph!

Topic: The Second “P” Of Joseph! [Our Daily Manna ODM Monday, February 12th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Genesis 39: 1-12

The second “p” of Joseph is Potiphar’s house (Mrs. Potiphar). There is a great difference between a PIT and a house! Concerning Joseph: The PIT was a place of darkness/demotion but Potiphar’s HOUSE introduced light to Joseph! The PIT was a place of death but Potiphar’s house was a place of life! Joseph had left the PIT life and he was now positioned for the palace life!

Potiphar’s house was his preparation ground for his palace life! In Potiphar’s house, Joseph was an object of blessing, favor, and relevance! But the devil was up to something! The devil wanted to seize the life, light, comfort, dream, and destiny of Joseph through Potiphar’s wife but he failed and that shall be your story this year! I prophesy: In this year 2018, anything, anybody or any power that wants to take you back to where God brought you from, shall be caught off from you by fire!

Our Daily Manna February 11, 2018: ODM devotional — The three “ps” of Joseph!

Topic: The three “ps” of Joseph! [Our Daily Manna ODM Sunday, February 11th, 2018]

Basic scripture: Genesis 37: 5-24

The life of Joseph can be divided under 3 “p’s.” And the Holy Ghost is going to use these 3 “p’s” to bless you in the next few days. The FIRST ‘p’- THE PIT, SECOND ‘P’ – POTIPHAR, THIRD ‘P’ – THE PRISON.

Today’s devotional emphasis is on the first ‘p’: THE EMPTY AND DRY PIT! In today’s scripture, his brothers put him in a PIT but his God Jehovah became his POTTER in that PIT! The PIT signifies humiliation/demotion – digging downwards! It means to be hidden or covered up and forgotten! It means others are blessed but not you! You are unseen and unrecognized.

Our Daily Manna February 10, 2018: ODM devotional — Behold This Computer: Die Empty!

Topic: Behold This Computer: Die Empty! [Our Daily Manna ODM Saturday, February 10th, 2018]

Basic Scriptures: Proverbs 23; Philippians 4: 1-9

Poverty, defeat and failure are attitudes of the mind; so is prosperity. ‘’As a man thinketh in his mind, so is he’’,( See verse 7 of today’s scripture ). As stated before, one of the best Neurosurgeons (Brain specialists) in the world, said that the capacity of the normal, average human brain (not that of a genius) is so much, that it has been called the best computer.

Our Daily Manna February 9, 2018: ODM devotional — They Were Not Angels

Topic: They Were Not Angels [Our Daily Manna ODM Friday, February 9th, 2018]

Romans 8:12-21; Joshua 1:8

Many times, we read and hear of great personalities that have made a difference in their generation. We often see them as larger than life portraits, or as supermen. We read of the Prophets and Patriachs! We read of Joseph, Moses, Abel, David, Samuel, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthan, Geronimo, Savonarola, Florence Nightingale, David Yonggi Tyndale., John and Charles Wesley, Smith Wigglesworth, David Yonggi Cho, Oral Roberts, Kathryn Kulman, Aimee McPherson, Martin Luther, Archbishop Idahosa, Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin, Nelson Mandela, Chief Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Tafawa Balewa, Abraham Lincoln, Bill Gates, Kwame Nkruma, Chief M.K.O Abiola, Julius Ceaser, Plato, Napoleon, Charles Dickens, Dison, Faraday, Beethoven, Handel, etc, and lots more and we stand as dwarfs.

Our Daily Manna February 8, 2018: ODM devotional — The Power of the Human Heart

Topic: The Power of the Human Heart [Our Daily Manna ODM Thursday, February 8th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Matthew 15: 10-20

Jesus said the heart is so powerful that it is what comes out of a man that defies or defiles him (my paraphrase of Verses 18-20 of today’s basic scripture).

For instance what would make a man so bitter that he would take out a gun and kill many souls? The deadliest shooting in US history was in Las Vegas late last year in 2017.

Don’t forget the planes that were hijacked and rammed into one of the tallest buildings in the world in 2001 which killed thousands of souls! I remember seeing ISIS killers beheading Christians and journalists on tv! What a world!

Our Daily Manna February 7, 2018: ODM devotional — Champions Care!

Topic: Champions Care! [Our Daily Manna ODM Wednesday, February 7th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: 1 Samuel 20: 33-42

The acrostic C.A.R.E elements of friendship, are strong principles taught in management schools worldwide! In this year 2018: Challenge your friend to grow spiritually. A good friend knows the importance of turning any conservation towards matters of faith. Refuse to dwell on gossip or frivolous talk that dry up the soul! Affirm your friend’s value!

Our Daily Manna February 6, 2018: ODM devotional — Champions Stick To Just The Truth

Topic: Champions Stick To Just The Truth [Our Daily Manna ODM Tuesday, February 6th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-10

Some years ago, a 12 year-old boy was a key witness in a lawsuit. During cross examination, one of the lawyers after aggressive questioning, asked, “Your Father told you what to say, didn’t he?” Yes”, answered the boy. “Now tell us”, pressed the lawyer, “What were his instructions?” “Well”, replied the boy, “Father told me that lawyers would try to tangle and confuse men in my testimony, but if I would just be careful and tell the truth, I could say the same thing every time.” That story was celebrated worldwide and was even carried by Times Magazine! But the Holy Ghost is using it to send a message across your destiny pathway today: In this world of deceit, stick to the truth always! Stick to the truth always is a WINNING PRINCIPLE IN LIFE AND MINISTRY and it will help you to defeat enemies in 2018!

Our Daily Manna February 5, 2018: ODM devotional — Ignorance Is A “Demon…”

Topic: Ignorance Is A “Demon…” [Our Daily Manna ODM Monday, February 5th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

I would like to use the illustrations below to let you understand why the Bible in today’s devotional scripture says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge….” (Vs 6): A short illustration in a classroom set up: Teacher: Good morning students. Our lesson today is to find an answer to the question, “Where is God?”

Our Daily Manna February 4, 2018: ODM devotional — Follow That Assignment

Topic: Follow That Assignment [Our Daily Manna ODM Sunday, February 4th, 2018]

Basic Scripture: 2 Timothy 4: 1-8

At any point or place, whether you occupy the higher or lower scale in the ladder of life, there is an assigned duty by God for you. In essence, every human being has one duty or the other to perform on this planet. Refuse to see yourself as ordinary! You remember the story of Mario Zagallo, former Brazilian coach, who refused to be compared to “King Pele” (FIFA footballer of the century)? Whether you are aware of this natural purpose or not, the fact remains that the foolishness of a fool plays a vital role in the acquisition of wisdom by the wise.

Our Daily Manna February 3, 2018: ODM devotional — Maize Grain: Be Balanced!

Topic — Maize Grain: Be Balanced! [Our Daily Manna ODM Saturday, February 3rd, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Acts 20:22-32

The Maize season will soon come in Africa. This wonderful grain with horsetail at its tip and comes in three colors-cream, orange and purple, is an accurate testimony that mankind is blessed with several gift of mercy from God. Maize has become a staple food in many parts of the world, with total production surpassing that of wheat or rice. However, not all maize is consumed directly by humans. Some of the maize production is sued for corn ethanol, animal feed and other maize products, such as cornstarch and corn syrup. The six major types of corn are dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn.

Our Daily Manna February 2, 2018: ODM devotional: How Do You Say It?

Topic: How Do You Say It? [Our Daily Manna ODM Friday, February 2nd, 2018]

Basic Scripture: Colossians 4:1-8

The very powerful French statesman, Rechelieu (1585-1642), was also a man of great intellect. On one occasion, he turned down a man who applied for job. But Richeliue’s mannar of speech and approach was so warm and accepting that it was worth having a request denied. The young man felt so elated, though he lost the job. Think about that! SOMEBODY WAS DENIED A JOB, YET HE WAS HAPPY!