ODM Daily For Champions 21 November 2018
TOPIC: THE POTATO BAG: STOP THE TORMENTORS NOW!
Basic Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-35
University teacher told his class students to each bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. The lesson was that for everyone they refused to forgive, he told them to choose a potato, write on it the name and date and put it on the plastic bag. Some of the bags as you can imagine were quite heavy. He then told them to carry this bag with them everywhere for one week, putting it inside their beds at night, on the car seat when driving, etc. The hassle of each student lugging the bag around made it so clear that, indeed, he/she was carrying an unnecessary HEAVY LOAD. Read ODM Daily 20 Nov. 2018 – “MOSES NEVER PLANNED FOR THIS!”
ODM Daily For Champions 21 November 2018
Naturally after a while, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated to a foul smell. The teacher then told the class that the rotten potato bag was a clear picture of the price we pay for keeping our pain and carrying every worry done to us in our hearts. According to Dr. Redford Williams, a stress expert, Cortisol which fuels anger, literally tears blood vessels and it causes damages to your arteries! Continuous anger against yourself or anyone else prevents the healing process from taking place! So when the damage is done, just a little tension or rage can trigger a fatal heart attack. God forbid!
Forgiveness is the one power you always have over the person who hurt you. Today’s basic scripture (KJV) Vs. 34 says: “…deliver him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.” If you don’t forgive, then you will be released to TORMENTORS! Wow! It also says these tormentors will not stop TILL you pay what is DUE! What is DUE can also mean your life is lived on MERIT AND MOTION MERCY once you carry unforgiveness!
ODM Daily For Champions 21 November 2018
Oh, hear Abraham Lincoln: “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” Lewis Smedes wrote: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” George Herbert told his son: “He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over he himself must pass.” All humanity must pass that DIVINE FORGIVENESS BRIDGE sooner than later! You will need forgiveness from God or man someday! So, as 2018 ends, construct that bridge now! Forgive that betrayal! Forgive that injustice! Forgive that deliberate offense! Let go and let God! He is the best avenger!
Prepare for the Lagos, OGUDU, anointing service; this Saturday, November 24th. Theme: “THIS RED SEA MUST DRY UP” Time is 8.00am. It is your day! See you!
PRAYER POINTS: Take your best worship song to God now.
1. Thank God for today’s word. Pray on it as led now.
2. Release forgiveness to anyone now.
3. I refuse TORMENTORS! I shall not be chained by this individual (Mention names). I release forgiveness to him/her now! Lord, help me (Prayer it seriously).
4. Father, forgive me and show me Your mercy in Jesus name. Pray for Israel today.
5. Pray in tongues now! Pray about today and any other prayer(s) as led.
Amen
This message is timely. Thank you man of God. May God renew your strength in Jesus name.
Wow this word is touching I have learnt forgiveness
Glory to God
Amen! we thank God for teaching us a new thing today through our Daddy