Pastor David’s Devotional: ‘Encourage Others’ – Reflect on Romans 14:19 and the importance of building each other up in the body of Christ.

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Worldwide Prayer Point

Encourage Others – Pastor David’s Devotional

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Through the Bible…

Morning: 1 Kings 10, 11

Evening: Luke 24:1-35

Proverb: Proverbs 5

Romans 14:19 NKJV

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

Have you ever seen two kids building sandcastles together in the sand? Typically, one likes to build while the other one comes by and stomps it, especially if they are siblings. One builds up, and the other takes joy in tearing down. Why? Mostly, it is for the reaction. Christians can do this as well. Worship, music, food, and dress are minor issues that many love to argue about. What does it do? It distracts from the Gospel.

Doing things just to offend or argue is wrong. God is at work in our lives at different speeds and times. “I get it; why don’t you get it?” That is a prideful statement. It is probable that another brother or sister “gets it” in other ways better than you do. That is how it works. We fit together and cause each other to grow. The church is made of individual people with individual gifts, and no one person is the whole church. We should build one another up, and we will be encouraged to do so as well. What if the church, at large, really did Romans 14:19? Let’s start and see.

Life Lesson:

We should encourage others.

Dear God,

Thank You for loving me and for the many individual gifts that make up the body of Christ. Lord, help me put off disagreements and value others. Forgive me when I have caused division and strife. Give me the spirit to be a blessing to someone else today.

In Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen.

Living to tell what Christ died to say,

Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor

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Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Philippians_3-10: All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death

Attention from Men or God?

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Worldwide Prayer Point

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TEXT: Matthew 6:16-18(NKJV)

6:16. “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

6:17. “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

6:18. “so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who [is] in the secret [place;] and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Today’s passage does not condemn fasting as a spiritual tool because it starts with the phrase, ‘when you fast…’ Fasting should not be done in hypocrisy to show spiritual prowess. Anyone who fasts to receive the applause of men has fully received his reward. Fasting done to fulfil all righteousness is also futile. This is the case in Zechariah 7:1ff when the Israelites asked God whether they would continue their routine fast which they had done for seventy years since they returned from exile. Surprisingly, God told them that they had not been fasting unto him. So, it is possible to fast routinely for seventy years and not attract the attention of heaven. True believers should therefore fast to bring the flesh under control and get closer to God. It should be an exercise between man and God and not for public advertisement. Jesus also taught that fasting is a tool to gain victory over some levels of demonic challenges (Matt. 17:21).

Examine yourself. What is your motive for engaging in fasting? Remember that the personality you seek to please will be the one to reward you. If you seek to please men, they will applaud you. If your motive is to glorify God, He will respond positively to the desires of your heart. Start fasting;do it correctly and heaven will visit your closet.

PRAYER: Dear Father, please help me to learn to fast to your glory, Amen!

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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

GOD CALLING

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Worldwide Prayer Point

A Busy Day

Believe that I am with you and that I am in control of everything. Whatever I say, will be. There is no power which can change that.

Be calm. Never fear. You have quite a lot to learn. Keep on going until you find yourself singing during your busiest days. “Sing to the Lord” (Psalm 30:4 NIV 1984). Songs of praise to Me are the sweetest in My ears when they are sung on the busiest of days. Let love be the theme that runs throughout it all.

Always be glad. Rejoice exceedingly. Take joy in Me! Rest in Me. Never be afraid. Pray more. Don’t worry. I am your helper (Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 46:1). “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27 NIV 1984). No matter how low you go, My arms are always beneath you. Rest in My arms just like a tired child rests in her father’s arms.

GOOD MORNING. HAVE A BLESSED AND STRESS FREE DAY & PLEASE STAY SAFE! AMEN!

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

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Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

“Happiness in Christ Jesus: Seeking God’s Kingdom First”

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Worldwide Prayer Point

Happiness in Christ Jesus

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. (Matthew 6:33)

In his book “Living Life on Purpose”, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: … his wife had left him, and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other people, in God. He found no joy in living.

One rainy morning this man went to a small neighbourhood restaurant for breakfast. Although several people were at the diner, no one was speaking to anyone else. Our miserable friend hunched over the counter, stirring his coffee with a spoon. In one of the small booths along the window was a young mother with a little girl. They had just been served their food when the little girl broke the sad silence by almost shouting, “Momma, why don’t we say our prayers here?” The waitress who had just served their breakfast turned around and said, “Sure, honey, we pray here. Will you say the prayer for us?” And she turned and looked at the rest of the people in the restaurant and said, “Bow your heads.”

Surprisingly, one by one, the heads went down. The little girl then bowed her head, folded her hands, and said, “God is great, God is good, and we thank him for our food. Amen.”

That prayer changed the entire atmosphere. People began to talk with one another. The waitress said, “We should do that every morning.” “All of a sudden,” said our friend, “my whole frame of mind started to improve. From that little girl’s example, I started to thank God for all that I DID have and stop majoring in all that I DIDN’T have. I started to choose happiness.”

I have personally experienced the difference it makes when you start your day off with Christ. Spending even 10 minutes reading a verse and in prayer can change your mood and set the tone for your day. And when the day starts getting stressful, which can sometimes happen with our busy schedules, I listen to worship music and sing along!

When we put God first in our lives, we are acknowledging that he is greater than any problem, any worry, any stressor, any decision, and any life event. By putting Him first, we are also accepting the fact that we are not in control – HE IS! God will provide all of our needs when we seek Him first and live righteously. Let us stop excessively thinking of our “to-do list”, spend some time with our Father, and experience true happiness which only he can give.

Prayer: Dear God, it is easy to prioritize our days based on our schedules. Help me realize that it is not about me, but all about you! I choose to put you first, trusting that you go before me, and you are in control. I choose to experience true happiness by counting my blessings and abiding in You. Thank You for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus Christ name, Amen.

Source: The Daily Encourager

Good morning

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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo.

Freedom from Long-Term Burdens: A Lesson from Luke 13:10-13

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Worldwide Prayer Point

Good morning wonderful warriors of the Lord.

Good morning God bless you, Luke 13:10-13 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12 But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” 13 And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

My prayers goes fort for everyone carrying burdens for years, receive your freedom in Jesus name. You are loose, the yoke is broken, and your identity is restored. The bible referred to her as a certain woman but Jesus revealed her identity as Daughter of Abraham, she didn’t see Jesus but the bible says Jesus saw her. May the Lord locate and destroy every infirmity in your life in the name of the resurrected Christ.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

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Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo.

Keep Moving

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Worldwide Prayer Point

Ephesians_6-13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand

Keep Moving

“Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain . . .”

Zechariah 4:7 (KJV)

Whenever you come to the crossroads of life, get ready because God is ready to show you a dimension of himself that you have never seen. There will always be crossroads. You cannot pray, fast or confess it out of existence. Every one of us will surely come to crossroads several times in our lives. A crossroad is a place where you make critical decisions. Crossroads are part of your pathway to greatness.

1-Corinthians_2-9: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him

Moses had the assignment of a deliverer, he was to lead God’s people out of Egypt and slavery after 430 years. They came to the red sea. The scripture tells us that before them was the sea, on their left and right were obstacles; behind them they saw the Egyptians with their choicest military personnel in hot pursuit. Remember they were in the will of God but that was a crossroad. What do you do when you are in God’s will and things are still difficult; and you don’t know what stand to take? Do you know what God said to Moses; tell them to go forward. You have come to a crossroad but go forward.

In Christianity there is nothing like retreat, you don’t go back. That was why when they crossed the sea, the Lord told Moses to lift up his hands and the sea covered. In other words you can’t go back no matter the crossroad you encounter in life or in your pathway of serving God. Go forward, don’t retreat. Don’t run away from battle. Go forward and you will see the salvation of God. Whenever you go forward you see God in another dimension. You see him do the unusual.

Child of God, I challenge you now to go forward. Keep moving. The mountain will fall before you. Just go forward. I can assure you that when you are faced with a mountain and you are determined to go on irrespective of obstacles, supernaturally, the mountain will either give way or you climb over the mountain or you go under it or you bore a hole through it. One thing is sure; you are getting to the other side. Beloved rejoice because I already see you on the other side.

Further reading: Exodus 14, Luke 9:57-62

Daily Bible reading: Morning-2 Chronicles 19-20, Evening-John 13:21-38

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