Friday, 19th April 2024
By Pst Israel Olorunfemi
TEXT: “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me” (Matt 11:6)
The truth is that a lot of people would have received their long awaited miracles if only they add praise to their activities. They are good in prayer, good in giving, good in all other covenant practices but in praise. Now that we know what we stand to gain when we make praise our lifestyle, I want us to deal with its enemies – this is what I call hindrance to genuine praise.
Many have lost their turnaround testimonies because of these hindrances. If you are in this category, your turnaround testimonies shall be recovered this month in Jesus name!
Let’s examine one of these hindrances today.
- OFFENSE
Jesus in today’s anchor scripture said: “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me” (Matt 11:6). Our Lord Jesus was saying in essence that anyone who is not offended in God for whatever reason is blessed. Today, many are offended in God and this has been the stumbling blocks to their lifting in life. Dear child of God, every time you mark God wrong, you are disqualified for His blessings. Every time you pitch your tent against God to justify yourself, you are marked wrong for a miracle.
Offense is a negative reaction to an unpleasant situation. John the Baptist was offended because he was in prison and to him, Jesus did nothing about it. How many times have you reacted negatively against God because you felt God did nothing about your situation?
Today, many are offended in God because of the situation they are going through. Some of them are passionate followers of Jesus but are gradually pitching their tent against Him. Why? Because they are offended in Him. Don’t ever be offended in God because He is always faithful. Until you stop getting offended in God, you are not ready for a change of story. Until you mark God right at all times, you are not ready for a change of position. God is never slow! God is never late! God is never wrong! God is always right! Only those who are not offended in Him will their praises be acceptable for the release of wonders without number!
PRAYER: You will not lose your defence to offense anymore in Jesus name!
TODAY’S TASK:
Give God at least 30mins uninterrupted praise today! Choose a time that will be convenient for you. Wonders shall be your new experience this month, in Jesus name.
DAILY CONFESSION:
This year 2024, I am advancing in adversity because I’ve been redeemed to flourish in hard times therefore my life shall be full of wonders. Amen and amen.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “God is never slow! God is never late! God is never wrong! God is always right!”
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
April 19 (Luke 15:1-10; 2Sam 1-4)
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