By Zacchaeus James
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MEMORISE:
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
READ: Matthew 4:1-4
1. Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
2. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he afterwards hungered.
3. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
4. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
MESSAGE:
Temptation is a necessary test for your spiritual growth. It is a test to show whether you will choose God above the devil in any matter. If there's no temptation, how would we prove our love for God or grow spiritually?
One key to resisting temptation is obedience to God. If you resist the devil by running away from sin consistently, you get stronger and it is easier to resist in the future. However, if you fall into temptations, it will be harder to overcome them in the future.
“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”
Proverbs 24:10
Your limited strength will fail you. You need to pray for strength and seek spiritual nourishment. You can also draw strength to resist the devil or overcome temptation when you learn and follow Gods word consistently. May the Lord strengthen you to withstand temptation. My dear, note that it is not wrong to be tempted. Even Jesus was tempted but He resisted the devil by the word it is written If you don't know what is written, how will you use it appropriately?
PRAYER POINT:
Holy Spirit, please be my companion. Guide me from failing.
HYMN: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Chronicles 13-16, John 14:1-31
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE.
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1
READ: Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
MESSAGE:
Documentaries on the habitat of animals have shown that the lion is fearless in its pursuit. It is so courageous and confident that it doesn't retreat from any threat or attack. No wonder the Bible uses the lion to describe the attitude God expects from His children.
When should you be bold? You should be bold when approaching God. Hebrews 4:16 says:
“Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need”
When you approach God in prayer, you're to come boldly as this will determine whether you'll obtain what you need or walk away empty-handed. In other words, boldness is a prerequisite to receiving anything you ask in faith from God.
However, your relationship with God and knowing who you are in Christ should be the basis of your boldness. When Jesus died on the cross, one of the rights He secured for you is the right to come freely into the presence of God without condemnation, insecurity or fear.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, take away the spirit of fear from me and give me the spirit of boldness.
HYMN: BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Chronicles 10-12, John 13:18-38
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE.
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
READ: Colossians 2:20-22
20. Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21. (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22. Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
MESSAGE:
In the world of today, there is sexual perversion. Christian teenagers must take a stand for sexual purity. It is Gods desire that you remain sexually pure until marriage. I know that you are experiencing hormonal surges and feelings which may be responsible for some desires.
However, as a Christian, you are dead to sin. Why would you sit in the lap of a member of the opposite sex all in the name of socializing or agree to go on unmonitored trips with him or her without informing your parents or guardian? Why would you stay behind closed doors with the opposite sex and think that no evil would happen? If you are truly a child of God, issues of kissing, necking, romancing or premarital sex would not be acceptable to you. I marvel when young people ask questions on these issues. Can you boldly do any of that before your earthly parent or pastor? If not, wait till you get married and if you're already in an unholy relationship, please call it off now. Repent of your secret sins and determine not to go back to your vomit. Gods stand on sexual sins will never change. Say no to impurity.
KEY POINT:
Anything beyond a handshake or side hug may eventually lead to sin. Flee all appearances of evil.
HYMN: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Chronicles 7-9, John 13:1-38
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE.
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; Ephesians 6:2
READ: Ephesians 6:1-4
1. Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
4. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
MESSAGE:
When you honour and care for your parents, you will enjoy blessings from God. When I was younger, I ran errands for my mother and each time I did, she would say: "Adejare, when you call one person, two hundred will answer." Today, when I call one pastor, over two hundred answer.
Your parents make a lot of sacrifices for you. They work hard to pay for your education, feed and clothe you, teach you the word of God and good morals to shape your behaviour. Don't ever forget these. So, show them love and respect; never argue with them, check on them through calls when you are not with them, take care of them when they have any health challenge, pray for them and buy them gifts. God will be very pleased with you if you do these. As you grow older, be responsible for their well-being. Never forget that your longevity on earth is tied to how you honour and respect your parents (Ephesians 6:2-3).
KEY POINT:
When you honour your parents, your days will be long.
HYMN: GOD GIVE US CHRISTIAN HOMES
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 10:22-42, 1 Chronicles 20-22
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. Proverbs 23:21
READ: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
19. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20. For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
MESSAGE:
Gluttony is eating excessively. It shows that a fellow is being controlled by his belly. Gluttony is a sin and just like other sins, it has its consequences such as obesity, spiritual manipulation, cardiac arrest and other health challenges.
A glutton will find it difficult to fast because he or she cannot do without food, whereas, there are some miracles you cannot perform and a height you cannot attain in the realm of the Spirit unless you fast. Also, gluttony is a misuse of your body.
When you eat too much and become obese, God will not be pleased with you. Bible scholars have discovered that it is ideal to have two meals in a day supporting this claim with 1 Kings 17:6 where God sent a raven to feed Elijah twice a day. Although, you might have to eat more than twice in a day, ensure that you eat in appropriate quantities. Don't feed on junk, rather, eat fruits, vegetables and a balanced diet. Eat right and don't be controlled by your appetite.
KEY POINT:
Do you have control over your appetite or does your appetite controls you?
HYMN: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Chronicles 1-2, John 7:32-53
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10
READ: 1 Peter 5:6-9
6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7. Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9. Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
MESSAGE:
Humility is key in leadership and relationships among humans. If you are humble, you will most likely inspire or lead others directly or indirectly because you will use your skills, knowledge and experience to bring people together to achieve goals. Are you privileged in any way? Be humble. Be like Jesus who left His glory above, came to be born in a manger in order to save the world from eternal damnation. Jesus was so humble that He learnt His earthly fathers business until He turned 30 and started His divine mission on earth. That is why He was referred to as the son of the carpenter. He never shouted at His dad or siblings to prove His superiority; He simply humbled Himself to learn human ways and relationships, His humility earned Him the greatest name both in heaven and on earth. Are you occupying any leadership position? Be humble; you will make more impact through humility than being bossy or rude. Don't think you are better than those you are leading, you are only privileged.
PRAYER POINT:
Holy Spirit, I receive the grace to be humble today.
HYMN: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 23-25, John 7:1-53
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
THEME: CAUGHT UNAWARES
MEMORISE:
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:2
READ: Luke 21:34-36
34. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36. Watch ye, therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
MESSAGE:
The second coming of Christ is a message that is rarely preached these days. Whether it is preached or not, my child, know that the second coming of Christ is imminent and a lot of persons will be caught unawares. There are many signs that He is coming very soon. If you read Matthew 24:3-10, you will discover that all the signs of the end time stated in there have been manifested. Nations rise against nations, people are boastful, there are a lot of natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, fire outbreaks et cetera in the world today. Do not be caught unawares. For you not to be caught off-guard, plan your journey to heaven by living each day as if Jesus would come in the next minute. Don't live carelessly; don't talk carelessly, rather, be conscious that the rapture can occur at any time. Jesus told us that His coming will be like a thief in the night. Get ready.
KEY POINT:
Be prepared always
HYMN: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 20-22, John 6:45-71
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
THEME: ANY VACUUM?
MEMORISE:
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Romans 1:18
READ: Romans 1:25-28
25. Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
26. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27. And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
MESSAGE:
In life, there is no vacuum. The same thing applies in Christendom. You cant sit on the fence, you are either for God or the devil. For instance, immediately the Spirit of God left King Saul, an evil spirit took over him (1 Samuel 16:14 ). Have you been indifferent as regards spiritual matters? You have to change today because any aspect of your life you do not surrender to the Master will be overridden by demons. Some children of God invite Him to take charge of their academics so that they can score high grades, but when it comes to their choice of friends, they leave God out. God is not only interested in your spiritual growth; He is interested in every minute detail about you. He wants to guide in your choice of career, friends, food, clothes et cetera. He wants you to seek His opinion before you do anything. Believe me, it is to your advantage. If you put Him in charge of everything about you, you will have nothing to regret.
KEY POINT:
Is there any aspect of your life you have kept away from God?
HYMN: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 18-19, John 6:22-71
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
MEMORISE:
Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalms 92:13
READ: Psalms 92:12-14
12. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
MESSAGE:
Anyone can be whatever before God. You can choose to be any of His creatures and you can be a servant. Well, being a servant gives one a degree of access to God but you can go further by being a child. In fact, the reason Christ died is to make us sons, co-heirs with Him. As a co-heir with Christ, you have access to everything He has. You have free access to God, you can call upon Him anytime and ask for anything you want. You have a right to call Him Father. Romans 8:15 says:
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
You will also flourish like a palm tree planted by the rivers of water because you are planted in His house, you are a son. Thus, you will achieve success in whatever you do. It is very easy to become a child of God. Just confess your sins and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Study the word of God and constantly communicate with your Father.
KEY POINT:
You can upgrade your relationship with God if you have been acting like a servant.
HYMN: IN CHRIST ALONE
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 1-3, John 3:22-36
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE
The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.