SCRIPTURAL TEXT:
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; [23] And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; [24] And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24

Just as one would put off an old garment and put on a new one, our opening scripture admonishes us to put off the former conduct of our old corrupt nature, by which we lived before we encountered Christ. Such conducts as depicted in Ephesians 4:25 – 31, include lying, anger, stealing, corrupt communication, bitterness, wrath, clamour and every other work of darkness.

On the contrary however, the scripture admonishes us to put on the nature of “the new man”, which is the nature of Christ. This nature pursues after God in righteousness and holiness, manifesting in honesty, kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness and every other work of light, as seen in Ephesians 4:32 and Romans 13:13. Therefore, any man who puts off the old and puts on the new, has put on Christ. And any man who has put on Christ, has put on the Armour of light, which readily provides the light and protection he would require on the battlefield.

So, assess yourself today – is there still any trace of the old man in you? If yes, then determine to do away with it immediately and completely, so that it doesn’t hinder the efficacy of your armour, or even completely deactivate it. Rather, let us strive by all means to put on and have on at all times the new man in Christ. Glory to God!

        ACTION POINTS

TO ACTIVATE THE WORD IN YOU TODAY, CARRY OUT ALL THE ACTION POINTS (A – I) SEQUENTIALLY:
A.[SAY AMEN TO THIS] WE PROPHESY ON YOU TODAY:
1 . Receive grace to put off the old man and put on the new man in Jesus name

2.As you step out today, may your life be colourful in Jesus name

C.SPEAK THESE WORDS OVER YOUR LIFE CONTINUOUSLY TODAY:
I decree and I declare that my life brings glory to God

B.PLAN TO DO THIS TODAY IN RESPONSE TO TODAY’S TEACHING:
Ask the Holy Spirit for strength to live out the nature of Christ which is on my inside.

D.STARTUP PRAYER:
Dear Father, I declare today that the old man has no place in me, I put on the nature of Christ in Jesus name

E. REDEDICATE YOURSELF TO JESUS TODAY
Father in the name of Jesus, I thank you for the privilege of a new day. I am especially grateful for the sacrifice of your Son Jesus on the cross for my redemption, and the privilege to walk with You day by day. I rededicate my life to you today, and declare my submission to Your Word and Your Will. I hereby cast off the works of darkness, and I put on the armour of Light, as I consecrate my body, soul and spirit to you today. Let me life bring you glory now and always. Amen.

F.DAILY BIBLE STUDY
DANIEL 7&8, ACTS 20, PSALMS 73

G. PRAY FOR A COUNTRY IN NEED TODAY: AUSTRALIA
Less-reached people are found in increasing numbers and diversity in Australia. Hence, the need for more missionaries in the nation. The Muslim population has increased nearly 200-fold, and there are now over 100 active mosques and prayer centers in the country.
PRAY FOR AUSTRALIA; We are praying for the missionaries in Australia that the word of the Lord would go forth out of their mouth with power.

H.PRAY FOR JERUSALEM
Father, I ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Psa. 122:6)