Time With Christ: Wednesday, June 25, daily devotion – Divine Specifications for Good Success

Topic: DIVINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR GOOD SUCCESS (Wednesday, June 25, 2014)

Memorise:

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38

Read:

1 Chronicles 4:9-10

9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.


Message:

Virtually everything on earth is guided by principles, rules and regulations. There are divine specifications (Biblical principles and rules) for whoever wishes to be successful in any area of life. It has been rightly pointed out by those who claim to be experts that one in every three marriages, businesses and ministries fail. However, there are important biblical principles which will help you to succeed where others have failed. To succeed where others have failed, learn to do these two things. First, observe why others failed. This principle is illustrated by this old African fable. An old lion requested a visit in his den from other animals because he was sick and at the point of death. Many animals except the tortoise heeded the invitation; they never returned again. After a long while, the tortoise visited the lion. However, instead of entering the lion’s den, he stayed outside. He observed that there were many footsteps entering the lion’s den, but none coming out. So from outside, the tortoise greeted the lion and quickly fled his den. The tortoise succeeded where other animals failed because it was patient enough to observe and discover why others failed. The second secret is to know where to start. Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10 knew where to start.

“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”

Are you into a business venture, full time ministry or marriage that is in crisis? To succeed where others failed, discover why they failed. There are reasons why many ventures fail. These include poor business plans, lack of vision and commitment, poor market assessment, wrong financial considerations, weak monitoring and prayerlessness. After discovering why others failed, know where to start. To succeed in marriage, career, academics, business life and ministry, you should have a vision. Run your life, business and ministry professionally. Plan ahead, be organised and be committed to excellence. You should also be diligent and hardworking. Be persistent and let God be your Number One priority. Jabez was more honourable than his brethren because he called on the El-Shaddai and was specific in his request. He requested for divine prosperity and protection and received both from God. You can do the same today.

Key Point:
To succeed where others failed, let God be your Number One.

Bible in a Year:
Numbers 5-6; Psalm 139:1-16

FIFA FEVER DEATH: Soccer Fan Celebrating World Cup Jumps to his Death from Cruise Ship (PHOTOS)

A Mexican football fan who had been toasting the success of his team at the World Cup jumped to his doom from a cruise liner as he tried to impress a fellow female passenger. He reportedly cried out 'Look at me!' before jumping to his death.
Jorge Alberto Lopez Amores, 28, was on the deck of the cruise liner MSC Divina when he plunged over the railings into the ocean below last Wednesday. Pepe Guardilo, a fellow passenger, said:

'I saw him chatting up a pretty female journalist aboard the ship. He was animated, a result of too much booze and the team doing so well so far in the tournament.I heard him say to her: 'I am so happy that I can fly! Look at me!' And with that he stuck his arms out and dived overboard.The ship was moving at a fair clip and he vanished into the foam created in the ship's wake. By the time the ship had stopped and turned around, he was nowhere to be seen.

Shocked passengers alerted the ship's crew which slowed the massive vessel and turned it around to look for him. But the maneuver took over an hour and by the time the ship had returned to the spot where he took his dive he was nowhere to be seen.

The son of a wealthy lawyer, Mr Amores was one of 3,000 people aboard the ship that is cruising around Brazil, taking in football matches en-route.

Brazil's coastal waters are filled with dangerous currents not to mention sharks, with government officials in some coastal areas increasing lifeguard numbers and erecting signs in English to warn World Cup tourists about sharks.

Although the Brazilian navy has joined in the hunt for Mr Amores, the chances of him being found alive are slim.

He posted the photos on the ship, will a female friends moments before the fall...

***Culled from mailonline***

Time With Christ: Tuesday, June 24, daily devotion – FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS

Topic: FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)

Memorise:
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14
Read: Acts 2:46-47

46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Message:

One of the reasons for the creation of man is fellowship. He was created to have fellowship with God and with others (Genesis 1:26). This truth reflects in the way man associates in groups, societies, fraternities and clubs. The quest for fellowship is a serious need which has taken some into indecent relationships with fellow men, beasts, demons and inanimate objects. There are men who cohabit with demons. Some practice homosexuality, bestiality and other sexual perversions. There are those who worship idols and are in covenants with them. Some join secret societies while some others are into occultism. As Christians, the Bible enjoins us not to fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness in Ephesians 5:11:

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”

It is our responsibility as Christians to rebuke the works of darkness. Our fellowship should be with God and fellow believers. We should first and foremost fellowship with the Trinity (1 John 1:3). Since fellowship denotes sharing, we should be born-again to be in communion with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is also scriptural for believers to fellowship with fellow believers. To this end, we should not shun the gathering of believers such as Sunday School, Sunday worship, House Fellowship meetings and Bible Study meetings. We should also be actively involved in our parish departmental meetings and other productive gatherings of believers. Wherever believers gather to fellowship, the glory of the Lord should be seen. Believers should therefore fellowship to pray. While fellowshipping in prayer, we should fellowship in one accord just as the New Testament Christians did (Acts 2:1). We should learn to worship God together in the same spirit of holiness and truth (John 4:24). We should fellowship to thank God, pray for ourselves, intercede for the body of Christ and the government of the country where we live. Brethren should live together in love. This is the key that binds fellowship. It is inappropriate for believers to bicker, fight, gossip or keep malice. We should allow our fellowship to be guided by the Holy Spirit. There are brethren in fellowship who have challenges. Some are sick, some are lonely, some are poor, unemployed or not gainfully employed. Some have marital challenges, emotional and psychological problems while some are battling with spiritual challenges. None of such people should be neglected. We should fellowship together in love and demonstrate that we care.

Bible in a Year:
Numbers 3:5-4:49; Psalm 138

Photo Of The Day: Ladies, Would You Let Your Husband Do This?

I saw this picture and couldn't just not share it with you all,  for me I think it's so cute..At least she will go for number two knowing daddy will always help

Guys, would you do this?

Ladies would you allow your husby bath the baby while you watch?

Post your comments please....

Chi-Chi's Corner: Read How To Get Over Someone You Were Deeply In Love With

Perhaps nothing is ever quite as painful as getting over someone you have been deeply and truly loving. You thought you’d spend the rest of your lives together. You made plans for the future to live together or go to college together and to get married. You have loads of jokes and memories of the time you spent together. Now that its over, you’re scared that you’ll never find anyone to ever replace them, or maybe you’re just afraid that you won’t ever be as happy with someone else. Many thoughts and wishes are running in your head right now. You are totally confused and don’t know what to do to get him or her off your mind. My dear; think, worry and cry no more these are the 11 WAYS on how you can get over that superb dude or that hot irresistible lady you were loving

Before I introduce to you the 11 WAYS, I want you to first read Psalm 34:18. God is already closer to you as stated by the psalmist. You need to fully repent and turn from your wicked ways, accept Jesus as your personal Savior and receive the Holy Spirit because Zechariah 4:6 tells us that it’s not by mighty nor by power but by the spirit of God. You need the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit comes when you fully commit your life to Jesus in prayer, fasting, reading the bible and attending a church.

1. Don’t Email, IM, phone, or even say hi; it will open wounds that you are trying to close. Don’t answer calls from them either. Pray for strength on this one because on your on its difficult. When the temptation comes begin to pray.

2. Take him or her off your minds; don’t ever praise him/her again and avoid looking at his/her lovely snaps. Never jump to answer his/her calls again and don’t go out with them again for dinners and others trips.

3. Don’t contact that person anymore; Break off his/her contact otherwise you’ll run mad. Don’t beg or cry for him/her back just relax.

4. Avoid his or her friends and the hanging places; don’t venture into his or her territories but find new places 4 your leisure and make new friends. If any of your pals insist that you call them up then shut them up.

5. Keep away anything that reminds you of that lover; don’t burn the pictures, Pillows, clothes, letters, gifts and many others but keep them out of your reach.

6. Don’t get back all your stuff from him or her unless it’s a diamond ring but things like bling, shoes, suits, bags, jewelry, cars…. Just let him/her go with them.

7. On this point be very careful otherwise it can turn turn to Hatred and cause you sin. Remember the bad times you had with him; recall the time he or she shouted at you at you work place, at home, in the restaurant, in the cinema, at the beach, in the conference, on the date for no good reason. Think of the time that dude or gal annoyed you, cheated on you and many more then all the good moments will vanish away.

8. Avoid getting closer to him/her again. This will help you to forget all the moments you shared together.

9. Stop mentioning his or her name all the time

10. Go play some games, go to the cinema or do things that will make u get that lover off your mind.

11. Pray that God may help you, read Zechariah 4:6.

DON’T JUMP INTO ANY RELATIONSHIP UNTIL YOU ARE FULLY HEALED. TAKE A BREAK AND MEND YOUR BROKEN HEART WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS

***Drop your opinion***

Read What Ali Baba Said On Domestic Violence (SEE PHOTO)

Ali Baba has said it all..... Real men don't hit...I don talk my own finish....Talk your own!

Oh No She Didn't!! What Is She Wearing And What Was She Thinking?? (PHOTO)

Ok so this is so not a joke to me that some idiot (excuse my manner, kinda lost it) would wear such thing and even have the balls to take a pics with it and post on Facebook...

What a fool I must say....It is whites like her that will live and die in their ignorance...

Any word for her readers??

Kanu Nwankwo Shared A Photo With FIFA President In Brazil (PHOTO)

Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Kanu Nwankwo is currently in Brazil with the Super Eagles team. He met the FIFA president Sepp Blatter before Nigerian match against Bosnia on Saturday.

A Look Into Enyeama's Life, Plus The Pics He Posted After The Nigeria vs Bosnia Game (PHOTOS)

Enyeama was a star, a savior during the Nigerian vs Boisnia game. After the game I took a nose dive into looking into his life...lol before you jump into conclusion, I was impressed by his performance  that I felt sharing a little bit of him with my fans, won't be a bad idea. Just so you know, he shared the above photo after the game to thank fans and God.

Meet his gorgeous family as well....

Watermelon Seed Improves Male Fertility (Research Study)

Watermelon is a very popular fruit. While we all enjoy eating this sweet refreshing fruit, we usually discard the tiny seeds scattered in it without realizing or rather knowing of their health benefits. These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals.

Time With Christ: Monday, June 23, daily devotion - SECRETS OF PRAISE & PRAYER

Topic: SECRETS OF PRAISE & PRAYER (Monday, June 23, 2014)

Memorise:
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. Psalm 18:3

Read: 2 Chronicles 20:8-24

8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,
9 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.
10 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
11 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.
13 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.
16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.
17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
19 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.
20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

Message:

Our God is a warrior and the Man of War. He is also a Deliverer, as our Bible reading today reveals. Our God never does things haphazardly. Whenever He fights, He wins. He delivers permanently and saves to the uttermost. He does not limit His actions to healing and deliverance alone; He also grants His own wholeness and carries them on the wings of grace. Our God has secrets. The greatest secret of God is praise. God dwells in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). Many battles are fought and won whenever we praise God. Intense praise will always result in freedom and progress. God made it clear in Isaiah 42:8 that He will not share His glory with anyone. When we give intense praises to God, His glory is manifested. King Solomon in 2 Chronicles 5:13 brought down the glory of God through intense praises. In 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, King Jehoshaphat obtained victory over his enemies through praise and worship. Are you facing a situation that can be described as dicey? If only you can praise God in the beauty of His holiness, He will fight your battles for you and grant you victory. Praises should come from a pure and holy heart. If you claim to praise or worship God while your heart is busy doing other things which do not bring glory to God, then your praise or worship is mere lip-service. True and acceptable worship must be connected to a heart that is committed to God.

Another secret of God is asking. God revealed this secret to Solomon in 2 Chronicles 7:14 where He said:

“If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

This was what Jehoshaphat keyed into in 2 Chronicles 20:9, and he got deliverance. Do you belong to Christ? Are you called by His Name? Humble yourself and pray. You should seek God and praise Him like never before. Tell God how things are with you; don’t pretend like some people do. Humble yourself like never before (James 4:6). Begin to give cheerfully. If you have started, give more cheerfully like never before (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). Trust man less and trust God more (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Walk more closely with God like never before (James 4:8). When you do all these, God promises to answer all your prayers. He also promises to forgive all your sins, heal your body and your land.

Action Point:
Spend quality time in praise and worship today and tell God how things really are with you.

Bible in a Year:
Numbers 1:1-3:4; Psalm 137

Please Advise: I Caught My Wife Cheating On Me On Our Matrimonial Bed With......(A MUST READ)

Hello Chi-Chi, I am a huge fan of yours and will appreciate it if you can please bear with me for my story is very long and I will be very happy if you share this disturbing story so I get other peoples opinion on this.

The Story Goes********

PHOTO OF THE DAY: This Is Called Real LOVE (PHOTO)

Awwww! Aren't they just too cute together?!! #love #life #rightman #rightwoman #family #love

Enough of of my hash tags....lol Abegi caption this pics jor?? hehehe

Read The Top 3 Things That Will Enrich Your Relationship (A MUST READ)

Laughing isn’t just good for you it’s essential. The ability to laugh with someone is a foundational indicator of connection. People who laugh together stay together.


Deal breakers are a poor way of looking for a relationship. Starting by focusing on what you don’t want inevitably leads you to getting more of what you don’t want. The subconscious does not recognize the word don’t. For example don’t imagine there’s a blue parrot on your shoulder. Are there deal breakers absolutely however focusing on them is putting the cart before the horse. Here are 3 must have’s that make a great relationship.

1. Laughter.Laughing isn’t just good for you it’s essential. The ability to laugh with someone is a foundational indicator of connection. People who laugh together stay together. It’s a tremendous source of endorphins and feeling happy and good with someone is a key to longevity and happiness. This one is easy to underestimate especially when you’re very attracted to someone however if you’re not laughing chances are you’re also not being yourself.


2. Financial stability. You can’t get far being broke or being with someone who is broke. Mountains of debt place tremendous strains on relationships. How people handle their finances is how they treat everything. Financial compatibility early leads to having a partner you can build with later. People who treat themselves well and are relaxed financially have the ability to treat you well.

3. Personal reliability. This is a huge key. The foundation of a relationship has two key components without which it won’t make it. Read A Life Of Love. A relationship is a series of kept agreements. The only way you know you love yourself or anyone else is by the commitments you’re willing to make and keep not to a finite fallible human being but to the relationship with a finite fallible human being.
The reason my wife and I are still together is early on we agreed to not give up. I can’t tell you how profound this simple agreement was… Watch Chemistry to Commitment. Personal reliability is a way of life and a great must have you will enjoy.

Chi-Chi's Fan Of The Week (SEE PHOTOS)

Ding!! Ding!! Ding!!! Ding!!! I have chosen another Fan for the week!!! And yes! This time a female! yippee!! Well before I get too excited, lol...Her name is Toyosi Adeloye

Meet Toyosi, who is currently a student and lives in New York, USA

Marital Status: Single 

Age: 22 years old

Hobbies: Music

Description: She loves to smile and being her

Contact: Follow her on Instagram @TEEGIRLONE

When I asked her about what she likes about Chi-Chi's Gossips, she said;

"I love your blog I guess, cos it amazing and it is full of detailed information."

More pics...

Thanks for being a part of Chi-Chi's Blog...xoxo!!

Time With Christ: Sunday, June 22, daily devotion - SUNDRY TRUTHS ABOUT LIGHT

Topic: SUNDRY TRUTHS ABOUT LIGHT (Sunday, June 22, 2014)

Memorise:
In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:4

Read: Matthew 5:14-16

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Message:

In Isaiah 60:1, we are enjoined to rise and shine. To shine means to reflect light. It could also mean to fulfil your purpose. John the Baptist knew the purpose of his existence. He faced this purpose squarely and refused to be distracted. John 5:35 says this concerning him:

“He was a burning and a shinning light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”

Light burns. Light cannot be separated from heat. Science confirms that light is produced by hot objects. A good example of this is the sun. The sun burns itself to give light. As children of God, we are commanded to shine, and in order to shine, we must burn. The source of our light is God (John 1:4). That Source shines in darkness and darkness cannot overcome it. In other words, it resists darkness. There are lots of lessons to learn from this truth. First, we must shine and resist darkness. It is wrong for a child of God to stay idle and allow the works of darkness to thrive. As a child of God, you should be hot for the Lord. Evil and works of darkness should not feel comfortable wherever you are. However, no one can do this by his or her strength alone. You definitely need God for success and sustenance. He is the only reliable source. It is therefore important that you remain connected to your Source so that you don’t burn out (Proverbs 3:5-6).

The word of God teaches that light cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14-15). No one lights a candle and puts it under a bushel. No! The beauty of light is seen when it is exposed, not hidden. If you are working in an organisation and your co-workers cannot identify the light of Christ in you, then something is seriously amiss. Why? Because light cannot be hidden. In the same vein, we must know that we cannot hide our true character from people. It is both dangerous and unprofitable to be pretentious. We should therefore let people know our true colour. How? Be the best you can be for God. When you make up your mind to reflect the light of God in the midst of unrighteousness, the presence of God will always be seen in your life. A perfect illustration of this truth can be found in Joseph. He got to Egypt as a slave in Potiphar’s house, and God was with him there. He was tempted to hide the light and compromise his stand but he refused to yield to temptation. His action landed him in a dungeon, yet God was with him there. Finally he became the Prime Minister and God continued to be with him. Is your situation similar to that of Joseph? Please reflect the light. Are you facing a serious temptation to compromise your stand? Please reflect the light. God will always be with His children, and if God be with you, who can be against you?

Key Point:
If you remain connected to the source of light (God), you will not burn out.

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 26:14-27:34; Psalm 136

LIVE VIDEO: Ghana vs Germany (World Cup 2014)

This is just a miracle!!



So who gave them the magic? tell him to quickly pass it on to NIGERIA sharply

Soccer fever: This is how to support the Super Eagles (PHOTOS)

Adaeze Yobo, wife of Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo is giving her husband the morale booster he needs to perform optimally as the Nigerian team faces Bosnia & Herzegovina is the second group match at the ongoing World Cup taking place in Brazil.
The beautiful lady shared a picture of herself on Instagram proudly showing off her green, white and gold-coloured fingernails.

She accompanied the post with the caption below:

The Super Eagles have no reason not to sink Bosnia tonight – not after this creative show of support from
Adaeze. You go girl!

PHOTO OF THE DAY: One Word For This Guys

Hahahhaha! What will you call this?? ROFL!!

Time With Christ: Saturday, June 21, daily devotion - HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Topic: HOME AWAY FROM HOME (Saturday, June 21, 2014)

Memorise:
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10

Read: 2 Kings 4:8-17


8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.
11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

Message:

In the Bible passage for today’s meditation, a great woman of Shunem offered a home away from home to Elisha through generous reception and warm entertainment. Her hospitability opened the door to her long awaited miracle. Hospitality is a friendly and generous reception that should be considered as a duty by every Christian. 1 Peter 4:9 says:

“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”

It should be noted that some people are reticent about generous reception and some others are even adamant in not showing hospitality to the people of God. Several reasons are given to justify their actions or inactions. These include tiredness and not having enough to entertain. It is however imperative and of great benefit to be hospitable. This is because God commands it (Deuteronomy 10:19). Hospitality is an opportunity to use small resources to attract great benefits. This is an opportunity every believer must grab whenever it comes or even proactively seek after. It can take the form of food or lodging (i.e. accommodation with facilities) as in 2 Kings 4:10. When we encounter the people of God who can benefit from our support, we should not hesitate to show them hospitality. Christians as individuals or as couples should be hospitable. Moreover, couples should agree to make ministers of God comfortable. Lots of benefits can be derived from this. From the story of the Shunammite woman, it is obvious that making men of God comfortable can solve age-long problems, but there must be an agreement between the husband and wife on this. Sometimes people argue that hospitality can be expensive. This could be true. However, the cost of hospitality cannot be compared to its benefits. The cost of providing bread and accommodation for Elisha was less than the benefit of receiving a male child at old age by the Shunammite woman. There are instances where people entertained angels unknowingly (Hebrews 13:2). Hospitality is key to receiving miracles, as reflected in the life of Abraham and his wife Sarah (Genesis 18:2-14). There is a user of this devotional whose miracles will be perfected through hospitality. An additional benefit is that you can win sinners to Christ through hospitality (Luke 7:36-39). The issue of hospitality should not be limited to individual Christians. As a church, you should show hospitality to your guests and visitors. God wants us to be generous; He is always doing something in return for our gracious hospitality. May the Lord help us to make your home and church a home away from home for guests and visitors in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point:
Ask God for the grace to be hospitable.

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 24:17-26:13; Psalm 135