Thursday, 4th February, 2021.
Bible Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-9
Memory Verse: Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 (NHEB)
Soak these words patiently into your spirit and let the Holy Spirit minister wisdom into your heart for this year 2021.
1. On gratitude: It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack – Germany Kent
2. On nation building: Ordinary citizens of a great nation will forever be treated better than successful citizens of a failed nation – Fela Durotoye.
3. On death to self: The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven’t yet come to the end of themselves. We’re still trying to give orders, and interfering with God’s work within us – A.W. Tozer.
4. On self-control: Draw a line of resistance by training your appetite – Ravi Zacharias
5. On divine preparation: Whenever God means to make a man great, he always breaks him in pieces first — Charles H. Spurgeon
6. On Entrepreneurship: The Entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it and exploits it as an opportunity -Peter Drucker
7. On oppourtunity: In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity – Albert Einstein
8. On skill acquisition: I am a graduate is not a skill – David Ibiyeomie.
9. On Prudent Financial Management: You don’t grow big to manage well. You manage well to grow big – Dr David Oyedepo.
10. On God-first principle: Your other engagements will run smoothly if you do not forget your engagement with God – Charles Spurgeon.
11. On living for others: Rivers don’t drink their own water; trees don’t eat their own fruits. The sun does not shine for itself. Flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. The salt seasons the food in order to have its purpose fulfilled. Live for others! Living for others is a rule of nature ― Israelmore Ayivor.
12. On anger: A saint was once asked, “What is anger?”. He gave a beautiful reply: “Anger is a punishment we give to ourselves, for somebody else’s mistake.” If you ever experience anger, it might be because one of your energy centres is out of balance.
13. On short cut: The only short cut to life is following the will of God.
Prophetic Decree: Receive all-round wisdom in Year 2021 to confound your enemies, in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus
1. The God of All-wisdom, I celebrate Your splendor and glory.
2. Ever Faithful God, please give me wisdom to reign in life, in Jesus name.
3. I receive the wisdom of Solomon and the courage of Samson to sail through this New Year.
4. Hitherto I have fallen, I shall mount up like Eagles, in Jesus name.
5. By the force of wisdom,I silence the accuser of brethren and his cohorts this year, in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Exodus 16-18