Save the World

 
Opening prayer: - I desire to know you Lord and the glorious, inheritance of the saints in Christ Jesus. Grant these as I read this passage in Jesus name.

Read:  Joshua 6:15-27                

                As song goes thus: it is shout of Alleluia that breaks down the wall of Jericho.” There is power in shouting praises unto the Lord even in difficult situation (Ps 47:1)).

Now that Jericho has been conquered, all accursed items must be destroyed. Also, now that you are born again, you must move away from friends and situation that can lure you into sin and cultism (2 Tim2:22).

From v.19 we see all the beautiful things to be given to God mention them. The best of your life and possessions must be given to God (vs.19, 24). Serve the Lord now that you are active and young.

Thought: - The Israelites consistently went round Jericho before it could collapse. To achieve good success, you must consistently work hard.

Source: Daily Power, Scripture Union, Nigeria

FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

Opening prayer: - Grant illumination and enlightenment to my soul dear Lord as I ponder on your word.

Read Mark6 6:1-13                  

Jesus taught to the amazement of ever one who hears Him in the synagogue in His home town.

However, he same way, many people are so familiar with the Bible that its message makes little or no impact in their lives. Jesus did not teach in synagogues only, He also taught in villages (v6). He involved the Twelve in the work (v.7) of going from house to house to preach.

How involved are you in the work of evangelism? You can start the practices today. Trust God to handle the discouraging attitude of people who are very familiar with you.

Prayer

May I not take offence at you through my attitudes and actions, dear Lord?

Questions for the week

1.       What social barrier did the woman with the issue of blood breakthrough?

2.       How did familiarity affect Jesus ministry

Opening prayer: - Thou who are light eternal, shine through the darkness of my heart to make me a light to this world as I meditate on this passage

Read Joshua 7: 1-5                     

After a wonderful experience of victory, sin came in Achan’s greed for money and wealth caused him to lead Israel to sin (v.11). he took what God prohibited. He refused to own up even when innocent people died as a result. He waited until the lot picked him.

Very bad indeed! What was the outcome of his action (vs.4, 5, and 12)? When things go wrong with us, we should search our lives instead of querying God (vs. 7-9). Read v.12 again. What sin is death (Rom. 6:23) i:e separation from God.

God had to turn his back on the whole Israel because of one man’s sin. Defeat and death were the result.

Thought: - If we confess and turn away from our sins we shall be saved (Rom. 9:10; 1 John 1:9)

Memory verse: - Mark 7:15

SOURCE: DAILY POWER,SCRIPTURE UNION NIGERIA

Opening prayer: - Grant illumination and enlightenment to my soul dear Lord as I ponder on your word.

Read Joshua 4: 11 – 24        

      The people finally crossed successfully onto the other side of the river Jordan. This was in fulfilment of God’s promises to them in Joshua 3:13 and He also fulfilled His promises in Joshua 3:7-8 to Joshua (v.14).

Indeed, God is faithful, He will fulfil His promises to you too only be obedient unto him. Read v.16-18 again. God had divinely given every step taken in crossing the river. Success is always associated with total obedience to the instruction given by God (Josh (1:8).

The setting up of memorials in vs. 20-21 will remind you what the Lord had done before and this knowledge will encourage you to trust Him the more.   

Thought:- The Bible contains Basic Instructions for Believers to Live on Earth.  Read it and obey the instruction therein.

Source: Daily Power, Scripture Union Nigeria

I read an article in the March 1, 2008 edition of the Watchtower Magazine titled ‘You can be happy despite disappointments’; and I realized that God himself has experienced several disappointments in the past.A day earlier, I went through my personal library and read materials on several projects that I initiated but were not successful for one reason or the other. I was downcast and a bit unhappy. Didn’t the Bible say whatever I lay my hands on will prosper?But the second morning the Holy Spirit spoke to me that I should not allowed me to be unhappy over my disappointments. Then I came across the article in the Watchtower magazine which a member of the Jehovah witness religious sect gave me a day earlier. I found out that God also faced some disappointments. When he created man, his original plan was that man would live forever, but Adam and Eve disappointed him through their disobedience.

The important lesson for me is the attitude of God in disappointment. He never allowed Satan to claim victory, but devised a new plan to achieve His objective, by sending Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins so that man can live forever, fulfilling His original plan.So, anytime I am disappointed, I know all I need to do is to devise a new plan for my appointment. Your dreams must not be aborted by disappointments. Be happy and think of a solution. Once you are still alive you have hope.