MEMORISE:

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5

READ: 1 Peter 5:5-7

5.  Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

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.

MESSAGE:

Your dressing says a lot about you. Today's memory verse says one should be clothed in humility. Hence, humility is like a garment. One reason we must wear humility is to receive grace from God; grace is for everyone (Titus 2:11 ) but there is a special grace that only the humble can get from God. James 4:6 says:

*“But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble".*

Another reason you must be clothed in humility is to have authority over the devil because he flees when he is resisted by the humble. James 4:7 says:

*“Submit yourself therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you".*

Thus, for you to resist the devil, you need to submit yourself to God. This is what Jesus did when He left His glory in heaven to die on the cross in order to restore the relationship between man and God. If you find it difficult to listen to advice, greet some people because you feel they are lower in status, respect elders, et cetera, you might be clothed in pride. Examine yourself today.

KEY POINT:

You are either clothed in humility or pride.

HYMN: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

2 Samuel 4-6, Luke 18:18-43

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE:

They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man. Job 12:25  

READ: Job 12:19-25

19.  He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

20.  He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.

21.  He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.

22.  He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

23.  He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.

24.  He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.

25.  They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.

MESSAGE:

Anything created cannot be greater than the creator. This is why darkness can never be greater than God because He created both light and darkness (Genesis 1:3 ). However, any fellow who does not have Christ will grope in darkness; the moment he or she accepts Jesus as his or her Lord and Saviour, darkness will disappear. Thus, as long as you look unto Jesus, your spiritual eyes will be open; you will always have direction and revelations. There are however some attitudes that can make a child of God live in darkness. They are:

“Indulgence in sin”

“Disobedience to the Holy Spirit”

“Disrespect for ones parents”

“Backsliding”

If you are guilty of any of the things listed above, repent today so that you will not remain in darkness.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, let Your light shine in and through me.

HYMN: MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

2 Samuel 1-3, Luke 18:1-43  

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE:

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Psalms 119:2   

READ: 1 Samuel 16:4-7

4.  And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

5.  And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

6.  And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.

7.  But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

MESSAGE:

The heart is the seat of mans actions, so also, the content of a mans heart can be known through his actions. This is why the state of ones heart is very important in walking with God. Romans 10:10 says: 

"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"

In Daniel 4:30-33, King Nebuchadnezzar became proud and God gave him the heart of a beast. For seven years, he behaved like a beast until God restored him. God is interested in the state of your heart because He knows that if your heart is perfect, you will be steadfast before Him. King David understood this, no wonder he asked God to recreate his heart after he committed adultery with Bathsheba and killed her husband (Psalms 51:1).To walk with God blamelessly, you need a right heart. You can only have a right heart when you fill your heart with the word of God (Psalms 119:11).

KEY POINT: 

How much of the word of God do you know?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

1 Samuel 30-31, Luke 17:20-37  

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

                    PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE:

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Romans 12:11   

READ: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

MESSAGE:

The first expression of Gods purpose for a life is usually within the context of the person's immediate environment. Whenever I see young people use their skills in various departments in church, I'm happy because, one, it puts them in an environment where they can be guided, mentored and trained. Two, it serves as a platform where they can discover their life's purpose. The Bible says:

“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;” Ecclesiastes 12:1.

If you are a child of God and you are yet to join the workforce in your church, I advise you to join today. You are still young and agile. Follow your area of interest and join a suitable unit.

KEY POINT: 

To become great in Gods hand, seek service before greatness

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

1 Samuel 27-29, Luke 17:1-37

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

                    PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE:

And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door. 2 Kings 4:15  

READ: 2 Kings 4:12

And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.

2 Kings 4:14-15

14.  And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.

15.  And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

MESSAGE:

Relating with the opposite sex is a delicate matter. A great woman noticed the movement of Prophet Elisha and perceived that he was a genuine man of God. In agreement with her husband, she gave him a befitting accommodation. The man of God also perceived that she needed something, so he sent for her. The first time she honoured his call, she stood before him, not beside him (2 Kings 4:12 ). At his second call, she stood by the door (vs 15). She didn't act in a familiar way or march boldly into his room to sit on the bed. 

You must know how to set boundaries when dealing with the opposite sex. As a young lady, you must learn how to comport yourself. Many teenage girls have lost their virginity due to ignorance, carelessness or overconfidence. It would be foolish of a girl to hang around boys in dark and deserted places. This is to guard against rape or fornication. Also, set boundaries in your chat with the opposite sex. Don't use endearing words such as sweetheart, babe, boo et cetera.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, let my life bring honour to Your name at all times.

MEMORISE:

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 2 Timothy 2:20

READ: 1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;

MESSAGE:

The beauty of life is seen in the variety of men. If we were all the same, the earth would be very boring. God created us differently to complement one another. For instance, a banker manages your money in your bank account, a teacher trains on a subject, a farmer cultivates food, a tailor designs and makes clothes. These professionals need one another due to their individual peculiarities in order to make the world a better place.

Unfortunately, many teenagers, rather than embrace their uniqueness, give excuses such as: My ability isn't enough, I can't make it, you're better than I am, I don't have any connection, this task is too difficult, I'm too fat, et cetera. If you are one of those who use any of these degrading comments, you had better stop because you will not fulfill God's purpose for your life with that kind of mentality. Embrace your uniqueness; don't wish to be another person, instead, focus on your strengths and get better at your weaknesses. Your existence shows how important you are in Gods agenda for mankind.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord, help me to use my potential to affect my world positively.

WHEN PRAYERS FAIL 

There are countless miracles that we receive for just praising God alone because WHEN PRAYERS FAIL, PRAISES will never fail. 

Make it your habit today and God will make the blessing a habit too. Hallelujah!!! 

Let somebody shout Hallelujah!!!

THURSDAY 15TH OF APRIL, 2021 

GIVEN TO ENTICEMENTS?

FRIDAY 19TH OF MARCH, 2021 

BLESSED BEYOND A CURSE

THURSDAY 18TH OF MARCH, 2021