Title: King Baasha
Memorize: So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 15:25-34
Message:
Basha took the throne of Israel by force and reigned for 24 years. Upon his ascension to the throne, he killed every member of Jeroboam’s family. Then, God sent Prophet Jehu to him, who prophesied his downfall for assassinating Jeroboam’s family. He also did evil and walked in the way of his predecessor, Jeroboam, forgetting to serve the God who brought him from obscurity to the palace. Therefore, God pronounced the same judgement He passed on Jeroboam and his generation on him.
From Baasha’s life, you must learn that you should never forget where you are coming from when you become wealthy or attain heights in leadership. Serving in God’s vineyard or in any leadership position is an opportunity and a privilege, not a right, because it is God who enthrones. Are you currently serving in any capacity and feel like you attained that position by your skills or expertise? Please think again, ascribe all glory to God, and ask for the wisdom and strength that you need to lead well.
Key Point:
Don’t forget that you are who you are by the mercies of God
HYMN 45 – O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST
1. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Our Hope For Years To Come
Our Shelter From The Stormy Blast
And Our Eternal Home
2. Under The Shadow Of Thy Throne
Thy Saints Have Dwelt Secure
Sufficient Is Thine Arm Alone
And Our Defence Is Sure
3. Before The Hills In Order Stood
Or Earth Received Her Frame
From Everlasting Thou Art God
To Endless Years The Same
4. A Thousand Ages In Thy Sight
Are Like An Evening Gone
Short As The Watch That Ends The Night
Before The Rising Sun
5. Time, Like An Ever-Rolling Stream
Bears All Its Sons Away
They Fly Forgotten, As A Dream
Dies At The Opening Day
6. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Our Hope For Years To Come
Be Thou Our Guard While Trouble Last
And Our Eternal Home
Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 1:1-3:15 Hebrews 3:1-19
Authors: Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye