CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH THE LIVING WATER (January- December, 2023) DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2023 TOPIC: ENDURE A LITTLE, VICTORY KNOCKS

 CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH 

THE LIVING WATER (January- December, 2023)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE 

DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2023

TOPIC: ENDURE A LITTLE, VICTORY KNOCKS

MEMORISE

      With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; but with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you," Says Says the Lord, your Redeemer. (Isaiah 54: 8).

READ:

Isaiah 54:5-8

[5]. For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.

[6]. For the Lord has called you Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Says your God.

[7]. “For a mere moment I have forsaken you,

But with great mercies I will gather you.

[8]. With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,” Says the Lord, your Redeemer.

EXPOSITION

      "Tough times never last but tough people do." Tough people have problems, but win at last. Why? "Winners never quit and quitters never win." There will be victory at last, if you faint not. Are you tired, weary, disappointed, afflicted, discouraged, despised, or forsaken? It is only natural to feel so. Strength, appointment, rest, encouragement, praise, comfort and enlargement are all coming your way, and this is your special day of divine encounter, in Jesus' name. Nonetheless, perseverance and endurance remain key to overcoming difficult moments (Psa. 27:14). The moment they are lost, the pressure to bow heightens. This isn't God's plan for you. You won't perish in your predicament. Most times, man is expected to just endure, hold on for just a little more time; but unfortunately, some chickened out (cf. 1 Kgs. 13:13-19).

      Whatever you may be going through, God is encouraging you this day to endure just a little more. Joseph endured and later became prosperous. David, despite all his pre-enthronement travails, still fulfilled God's purpose, because he endured. Daniel and his 3 Jewish friends were afflicted as if God had turned away from them, but they held on to Him while the moment lasted. What followed their predicaments (Dan. 3:30; 6:28)? Our Saviour and Lord Jesus endured the most excruciating moments of torture, abandonment and pain before the glory came. We must all have stories to tell before our glories manifest. Keep enduring; you will surely prosper!

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY: 

CAC GHB 831

1. They that trust in the Lord are secure.

 Tho' the storm rages dark o'er the sea;

 For this anchor of promise is sure

 ''My grace is sufficient for thee,'

Chorus:

 My grace is sufficient for thee,

 My grace is sufficient for thee,

 Oh, matchless, boundless grace of God,

 My grace is sufficient for thee.

2. What a boon to the pilgrim opprest,

 What a balm such a promise must be

 To the laden ones seeking for rest,

 "My grace is sufficient for thee.'

3. In the race for the prize, fainting soul,

 Though a weary you bow down the knee,

 Rise again, and press on to the goal;

 ''My grace is sufficient for thee,'

4. Neither trial nor doubt brings dismay,

 Nor from danger that comes will I flee,

 For I stand on this promise today

 ''My grace is sufficient for thee.'

Amen.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, as You endured and overcame Your moments of pain, help me to overcome mine, unto Your immediate and ultimate glory.

2. Lord, help me not to compromise before You come through for me. 

3. Pray for brethren going through hard times, for the grace to endure till the end.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 

Jeremiah 13:1-16:9

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