01/08/2024
*T H E C O M P A S S*
Thurs August 1,2024
TOPIC: *AUGUST: MY NEW BEGINNING*
TEXT: Zechariah 1:1-6
Amplified Bible
Zechariah 1:1,3
*In the eighth month of the second year [of the reign] of Darius [the king of Persia], the word of the Lord came to Zechariah (the Lord remembers) the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, Therefore say to the Jews, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts (armies), “Return to Me,” declares the Lord of hosts, “and I shall return to you.*
Hallelujah welcome to August, our month of *NEW BEGINNING*
Isaiah 43:18-19 *“Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. “Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.*
A *"NEW BEGINNING"* is a fresh start or a turning point that marks the commencement of a new chapter in life, a project, or a journey. It's an opportunity to:
- Leave past mistakes or regrets behind
- Embrace change and growth
- Pursue new goals and aspirations
- Rediscover oneself and one's passions
- Start anew with a clean slate
A new beginning is a chance to re-invent, re-energize, and re-focus on what's truly important. It's a time for hope, excitement, and limitless possibilities!
From our today's study text God in the eighth month instructed Zechariah during the reign of king Darius to tell the Israelites in Zechariah 1:3 *Therefore say to the Jews, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts (armies), “Return to Me,” declares the Lord of hosts, “and I shall return to you.*
To RETURN means to BEGIN A ANEW, REPENT, CHANGE and AMEND.
It was a call for a restart with God.
Child of God you're in for a NEW BEGINNING with God that will transform everything around you and family for better in Jesus name Amen.
Talking about the NEW BEGINNING let's look at the eighth (8) steps at creation when the Earth was without form and void. Each of the step starts with *"AND GOD SAID,"*
*STEP 1* Genesis 1:3 *And God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.*
*STEP 2*.
Genesis 1:6 *And God said, “Let there be an expanse [of the sky] in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters [below the expanse] from the waters [above the expanse].”*
*STEP 3*.
Genesis 1:9 *And God said, “Let the waters below the heavens be gathered into one place [of standing, pooling together], and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.*
*STEP 4*.
Genesis 1:11 *And God said, “Let the earth sprout [tender] vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit according to (limited to, consistent with) their kind, whose seed is in them upon the earth”; and it was so.*
*STEP 5*
Genesis 1:14 *And God said, “Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God’s provident care], and for marking seasons, days, and years;*
*STEP 6*.
Genesis 1:20 *And God said, “Let the waters swarm and abundantly produce living creatures, and let birds soar above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.”*
*STEP 7*.
Genesis 1:24 *Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to (limited to, consistent with) their kind: livestock, crawling things, and wild animals of the earth according to their kinds”; and it was so [because He had spoken them into creation].*
*STEP 8*.
Genesis 1:26 *And God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth.”*
The NEW BEGINNING brings God's word in manifestation.
In this August you will receive the full confirmation and manifestation of God's word over your life and family in Jesus name Amen.
Get ready for your AUGUST DIVINE VISITATION
*To be continued*
*M E D I T A T I O N*
* How is your relationship with God?
* Do you understand the new beginning?
* Are you ready for the experience?
*P R A Y E R S*
= Thank God for a blessed new month (August)and for speaking to you today
= Pray against everything battling your new beginning
= Declare you have entered your SEASON OF NEW BEGINNING
= Command today and the entire month of August to bless you and your family
= Pray for God's intervention over your life and our nation Nigeria
= Add other prayers as led
*I humbly welcome you to this devotion experience the COMPASS*
*Wishing you a blessed new day/month and WELCOME TO AUGUST YOUR NEW BEGINNING in Jesus name Amen. Happy new month CONGRATULATIONS*
Rev Friday Diogu.