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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS

BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 15th JULY 2025 REFUSE TO SEE THE WIND Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" (NIV) Peter walked on water like Jesus until he saw the wind and began to sink. The same wind was against Jesus yet He continued to walk on the water. Peter began to sink not really because of the wind but because he fixed his eyes on it. He saw the wind (he observed it and contemplated what might happen) and became afraid and began to sink. In life mind what you observe; mind what you give attention to, it could influence you. Matthew 14:25-27 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid." When Jesus allayed their fears, Peter asked Him for permissi...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS

BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 14th JULY 2025 ...BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE WILLING 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them —not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; (NIV) In the world people carry out their duty of work because they must, not because they are passionate about it. People try to carry out their job responsibility as best as they can because of the pay not because they love to. The same attitude has crept into Christian ministry and leadership even though it ought not to be so.  Apostle Peter wrote to the church admonishing the leaders to shepherd the flock of God because they are willing. 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them —not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;  As a Christian leader it ...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS

BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 13th JULY 2025 INTEGRITY OF HEART Psalms 78:71-72 from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. (NIV) God is about people. How you treat people is important to God. At whatever level, capacity or setting you have the opportunity to lead people God is interested how you lead and relates with them. The Bible says that David shepherd the people of Israel with integrity of heart.  Integrity of heart means an undivided and upright heart. Every child of God should have such a heart towards those they serve and lead. David's heart was not only upright towards God but also towards people. As a Christian leader in whatever capacity integrity of heart is required. It is required of you to serve and lead those under your care with an undivided heart, love and commitment. If you have integrity of he...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS

BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 12th JULY 2025 TURN YOUR FEARS INTO PRAYER 2 Chronicles 20:3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. (NIV) During the time Jehoshaphat was king over Judah three nations came together to wage war against him and the people of Judah. They mustered together a great army the Israelites could never withstand, Jehoshaphat alarmed, filled with fear resolved to inquire of the Lord, and even declared a fast. Instead of allowing his fears to overwhelm him he turned his fears into prayer. And that's what we ought to do in the face of great opposition. Let us read 2 Chronicles 20:2-4, Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi). Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came toge...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 11th JULY 2025 HE TASTED DEATH FOR YOU Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (NIV) Jesus' death and resurrection was for man. He tasted death for everyone; He tasted death for you so that you shouldn't. Death and the fear of death should not scare you anymore. Hebrews 2:14-15 tells us "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." The Lord Jesus has defeated the devil who had the power of death and has given you and I the victory, so that we should never again be afraid of death. You have power over death...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 10th JULY 2025 SEE JESUS IN ALL THINGS Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (NIV) Our perception and what we see in circumstances and situations matters. If we don't align our perception with God's we see bad and disadvantage even in good circumstances. Learn to see Jesus in every situation, challenge or circumstance. It does make all the difference.  Apostle was arrested, chained and put in prison, but he saw and found good in it. He saw the Gospel advancing through the circumstances of his arrest and imprisonment.  Philippians 1:12-13 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in ...
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BREAKFAST WITH JESUS A daily devotional Pastor Stanley 9th JULY 2025 GOOD NEWS; A RESULT OF GRACE Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. (NIV) The Apostle Paul in our theme verse says the Lord Jesus gave him the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace. Good news came from the grace of God. Good news is a result of grace. But what is grace?  Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. The only Person that appeared and offered salvation to all people is Jesus Christ. In a simple definition, Jesus Christ is grace. And by extension grace is Jesus Christ (Divinity) in humanity. And this is the Good News from which all other good news of health, peace, prosperity, victory and success springs. Apostle Paul emphasized the capacity of grace. He said by the grace of God I am what I am...
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