June 2, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- THE POWER OF GOD (I)
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
TOPIC: THE POWER OF GOD (I)
Read Ephesians 1:18-22
[18]The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,[19]And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,[20]Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,[21]Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:[22]And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
MEMORISE: And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power (Ephesians 1:19)
EXPOSITION
Power has been defined as the ability to do work. From its Greek origin, it means force, specifically miraculous power, ability, might. No time do believers need power more than now, and that, not for fun or frivolities. We need power to proclaim the works of God on the earth and to dismantle what the devil is doing in the lives of people, especially when he tried to close the heart of people against God and the gospel. God’s power is meant for witnessing and doing exploits for God’s Kingdom.
What do people use their God-given powers for, today? Some use their anointing to curse those who offend them, at least, to show that they are true men of God. Some use their own graces to commit immortality and defile the body of Christ. What about those prosperity preachers, who would stop at nothing to enrich themselves at every given opportunity to minister? Know that you shall give an account of your dealings.
Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian Christians, and by extension all believers, is that ‘the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…’ (Eph. 1:18). ‘Understanding’ implies knowledge, which itself, is power. Knowing something makes you master of it. Paul knew the power provided for believers in Christ Jesus, and wanted to avail them of this assurance. The coming of the Holy Spirit (our guarantee when we believe in Jesus) brings power. The Holy Spirit and power is available to you when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Do you believe?
PRAYER POINTS
1. O Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit and power
2. Lord, let the Church continue to manifest Your power, to be more effective in soul winning, as we trample on the devil’s work.
3. Pray that God should render the operations of terrorists, kidnappers, ritual killers, etc., totally unsuccessful, henceforth. No more business for them.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Kings 8 – 9 & 2 Corinthians 10
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!