Memorise: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:27
Read: Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Bible in one year: Numbers 7:84-10:10, Psalms 140
AS REVEALED BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE IN TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL
1. The major difference between David and the other soldiers at the war front was simply the fact that David could not stand the insult and blasphemy against the God of Israel.
2. He knew God so well, and he feared and honoured Him so much that he decided to confront the giant warrior called Goliath without any fear of losing his life.
3. David, in this case, took the meaning of acceptable service to another level.
4. It can be very painful when the authority of God is so challenged, you will want to do anything to defend Him even if it means doing so with your life.
5. It can be very painful when you have problem that has persisted, especially when you know that your God is more than able to solve it.
6. People may even ask, “Did you not say your God can do all things? Why has He not done yours?” Yes, it can be painful, but you must be prepared to love God to the extent of not minding what people say about your condition.
7. If you must know, my God does whatever He pleases and is not accountable to anyone. Whether He does it or not, you cannot take Him to court.
8. He knows the right time to solve this problem because your time and mine may not be His.
9. How much do you love God? The proof of your love for God against all odds in the mark of an acceptable service unto Him!
SHORT REFLECTION BY THE LIGHT POINTERS
Having faith in the sufficiency and ability of God is a great drive in our service to God. Jesus during his earthly service never ceased to work in faith knowing that with God there is no impossiblity. Likewise Paul in his service to God always enjoined brethren to have faith in God and also to to strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. This was Paul’s conviction as he served the Lord when he said I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Our love for God will propel our faith in Him and when we have faith we can move any mountain as we serve God. God will flood our lives with all that is required for us to serve Him in an acceptable way in Jesus name.
Prayer Point
Father, I commit my life to You wholeheartedly.
Hymn
1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads again the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
2 At the sign of triumph
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]
3 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
one in charity. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor,
unto Christ the King;
This thro’ countless ages
men and angels sing. [Refrain]
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