DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018
WHOSE CHILD ARE YOU?
TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 8:33-40.
Key Verse: “And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.” (1 Chronicles 8:33)
A famous American war hero attempted once to explain the great influence that moulded his life, and hinged it on his mother’s advice that ‘character is everything’. And he admitted that his character was formed by the virtues his parents imparted in him.
This underscores the importance of a good pedigree. Saul’s grandfather and father are traced to the tribe of Benjamin, the youngest child of Jacob. His parent evidently made a positive impact in his early life. His father, Kish, “a mighty man of power”
, brought him up to be “a choice young man, and a goodly, and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he…” He was not just handsomely built, he was an exemplary child who followed his father’s directive and obeyed his instructions. No wonder God picked this unlikeliest of persons to be the first king of Israel.
Unfortunately, he seemed to forget whose son he was and what he learnt from his father when he was made king. He became insecure and would do anything to please the people and remain popular with them, even at the risk of disobeying God. Saul’s son, Jonathan stood in bold contrast to him. He maintained the heritage of good character from his fore-fathers, unlike Saul, his father. Despite his father’s prodding, he refused to be jealous of David with whom he had struck a deep friendship. He even helped David to escape from Saul’s murderous attempts on his life.
The choice is ours as children of God to retain the good character and virtues bestowed on us by the Lord at salvation or to abandon them once we begin to record success in life. For some, it is the blessings they receive from God that lead them from faith into rebellion. May you continue to remember whose child you are so as to maintain a righteous balance!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A disciple is known by the image of his Master.
COVER to COVER: LEVITICUS 14 - 15.
COVER to COVER: LEVITICUS 14 - 15.
PONDER:
1. Saul and Jonathan were great historical figures in Israel v33. Why did the Holy Spirit list all these others in the text for us? For an answer there is need to study the text critically.
2. Jonathan was the firstborn of Saul v33. His children were listed in v34.
3. The firstborn of Jonathan was ignored while the children of the last born, Micah, were listed in v35.
4. No record of the children of Micah's firstborn except his last born, Ahaz v35,36. 5. Also, the interest of the Spirit was in the last born of Ahaz called Azel v37,38.
6. The children of Azel, 6, were listed but the Spirit did not continue with any of his children but shifted focus on his brother. v39.
7.It is only in this line we have a compliment: "mighty men of valour, archers" v40.
8. It can be concluded that the Spirit is just interested in tracing the lineage of those who lived extraordinary lives regardless of whether they are first or last born.
9. When the roll is called up as to those who lived extraordinary lives in your family, church, community etc, will you be counted?
1. Saul and Jonathan were great historical figures in Israel v33. Why did the Holy Spirit list all these others in the text for us? For an answer there is need to study the text critically.
2. Jonathan was the firstborn of Saul v33. His children were listed in v34.
3. The firstborn of Jonathan was ignored while the children of the last born, Micah, were listed in v35.
4. No record of the children of Micah's firstborn except his last born, Ahaz v35,36. 5. Also, the interest of the Spirit was in the last born of Ahaz called Azel v37,38.
6. The children of Azel, 6, were listed but the Spirit did not continue with any of his children but shifted focus on his brother. v39.
7.It is only in this line we have a compliment: "mighty men of valour, archers" v40.
8. It can be concluded that the Spirit is just interested in tracing the lineage of those who lived extraordinary lives regardless of whether they are first or last born.
9. When the roll is called up as to those who lived extraordinary lives in your family, church, community etc, will you be counted?
HYMN: Count me (GHS 52)
1.When you count the ones who love the Lord,
Count me, count me;
When you count up those who trust His Word,
Count me, count me.
Count me, count me;
When you count up those who trust His Word,
Count me, count me.
Chorus:
Count me with the children of the heav’nly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heav’nly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, count me.
2 When you count up those who’re saved by grace,
Count me, count me;
Who have found in Christ a hiding place,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL
Count me, count me;
Who have found in Christ a hiding place,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018
WHOSE CHILD ARE YOU?
TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 8:33-40.
Key Verse: “And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.” (1 Chronicles 8:33)
A famous American war hero attempted once to explain the great influence that moulded his life, and hinged it on his mother’s advice that ‘character is everything’. And he admitted that his character was formed by the virtues his parents imparted in him.
This underscores the importance of a good pedigree. Saul’s grandfather and father are traced to the tribe of Benjamin, the youngest child of Jacob. His parent evidently made a positive impact in his early life. His father, Kish, “a mighty man of power”, brought him up to be “a choice young man, and a goodly, and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he…” He was not just handsomely built, he was an exemplary child who followed his father’s directive and obeyed his instructions. No wonder God picked this unlikeliest of persons to be the first king of Israel.
Unfortunately, he seemed to forget whose son he was and what he learnt from his father when he was made king. He became insecure and would do anything to please the people and remain popular with them, even at the risk of disobeying God. Saul’s son, Jonathan stood in bold contrast to him. He maintained the heritage of good character from his fore-fathers, unlike Saul, his father. Despite his father’s prodding, he refused to be jealous of David with whom he had struck a deep friendship. He even helped David to escape from Saul’s murderous attempts on his life.
The choice is ours as children of God to retain the good character and virtues bestowed on us by the Lord at salvation or to abandon them once we begin to record success in life. For some, it is the blessings they receive from God that lead them from faith into rebellion. May you continue to remember whose child you are so as to maintain a righteous balance!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A disciple is known by the image of his Master.
COVER to COVER: LEVITICUS 14 - 15.
COVER to COVER: LEVITICUS 14 - 15.
PONDER:
1. Saul and Jonathan were great historical figures in Israel v33. Why did the Holy Spirit list all these others in the text for us? For an answer there is need to study the text critically.
2. Jonathan was the firstborn of Saul v33. His children were listed in v34.
3. The firstborn of Jonathan was ignored while the children of the last born, Micah, were listed in v35.
4. No record of the children of Micah's firstborn except his last born, Ahaz v35,36. 5. Also, the interest of the Spirit was in the last born of Ahaz called Azel v37,38.
6. The children of Azel, 6, were listed but the Spirit did not continue with any of his children but shifted focus on his brother. v39.
7.It is only in this line we have a compliment: "mighty men of valour, archers" v40.
8. It can be concluded that the Spirit is just interested in tracing the lineage of those who lived extraordinary lives regardless of whether they are first or last born.
9. When the roll is called up as to those who lived extraordinary lives in your family, church, community etc, will you be counted?
1. Saul and Jonathan were great historical figures in Israel v33. Why did the Holy Spirit list all these others in the text for us? For an answer there is need to study the text critically.
2. Jonathan was the firstborn of Saul v33. His children were listed in v34.
3. The firstborn of Jonathan was ignored while the children of the last born, Micah, were listed in v35.
4. No record of the children of Micah's firstborn except his last born, Ahaz v35,36. 5. Also, the interest of the Spirit was in the last born of Ahaz called Azel v37,38.
6. The children of Azel, 6, were listed but the Spirit did not continue with any of his children but shifted focus on his brother. v39.
7.It is only in this line we have a compliment: "mighty men of valour, archers" v40.
8. It can be concluded that the Spirit is just interested in tracing the lineage of those who lived extraordinary lives regardless of whether they are first or last born.
9. When the roll is called up as to those who lived extraordinary lives in your family, church, community etc, will you be counted?
HYMN: Count me (GHS 52)
1.When you count the ones who love the Lord,
Count me, count me;
When you count up those who trust His Word,
Count me, count me.
Count me, count me;
When you count up those who trust His Word,
Count me, count me.
Chorus:
Count me with the children of the heav’nly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heav’nly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, count me.
2 When you count up those who’re saved by grace,
Count me, count me;
Who have found in Christ a hiding place,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
Count me, count me;
Who have found in Christ a hiding place,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
3 When you count up those who do the right,
Count me, count me;
Who are walking in the Gospel light,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
Count me, count me;
Who are walking in the Gospel light,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
4 When you count up those who forward press,
Count me, count me;
Who shall gain the crown of righteousness,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
Count me, count me;
Who shall gain the crown of righteousness,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I refuse the spirit of dwarfism, ordinariness and mediocrity in my life.
2. I refuse and reject the power of limitations in my genealogy. Mine must be different and better than any in my line.
3. Lord, I asked that you write the vision of extraordinary life and achievements in my heart.
4. Lord, I ask for power and grace to do extraordinary things in my generation.
5. Lord, arise and destroy powers in the church turning giants into dwarfs, turning mighty men and women into captives and turning spiritual archers into victims.
1. Lord, I refuse the spirit of dwarfism, ordinariness and mediocrity in my life.
2. I refuse and reject the power of limitations in my genealogy. Mine must be different and better than any in my line.
3. Lord, I asked that you write the vision of extraordinary life and achievements in my heart.
4. Lord, I ask for power and grace to do extraordinary things in my generation.
5. Lord, arise and destroy powers in the church turning giants into dwarfs, turning mighty men and women into captives and turning spiritual archers into victims.
3 When you count up those who do the right,
Count me, count me;
Who are walking in the Gospel light,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
Count me, count me;
Who are walking in the Gospel light,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
4 When you count up those who forward press,
Count me, count me;
Who shall gain the crown of righteousness,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
Count me, count me;
Who shall gain the crown of righteousness,
Count me, count me. [Chorus]
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I refuse the spirit of dwarfism, ordinariness and mediocrity in my life.
2. I refuse and reject the power of limitations in my genealogy. Mine must be different and better than any in my line.
3. Lord, I asked that you write the vision of extraordinary life and achievements in my heart.
4. Lord, I ask for power and grace to do extraordinary things in my generation.
5. Lord, arise and destroy powers in the church turning giants into dwarfs, turning mighty men and women into captives and turning spiritual archers into victims.
1. Lord, I refuse the spirit of dwarfism, ordinariness and mediocrity in my life.
2. I refuse and reject the power of limitations in my genealogy. Mine must be different and better than any in my line.
3. Lord, I asked that you write the vision of extraordinary life and achievements in my heart.
4. Lord, I ask for power and grace to do extraordinary things in my generation.
5. Lord, arise and destroy powers in the church turning giants into dwarfs, turning mighty men and women into captives and turning spiritual archers into victims.
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