Title: How To Know God Better
Memorize: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: James 4:8 (Nkjv)
[8] Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Message:
When I first met my wife, who was then known as ‘Sister Folu’, I liked her at first sight, and this motivated me to get to know her better. I started sending letters to her just to check up on her. Gradually,she warmed up to me, and we started discovering many things about each other until the point we agreed to get married.
Similarly, every child of God who wants to be married to Jesus on the last day as His bride has to desire to know Him better. A fellow can start this process of getting to know Him better by spending time in His Word daily because the Bible is God’s love letter to Us, and it is full of wisdom and guidance.
My dear child, make prayer a regular part of your life because it is your direct line to God, where you can share your heart and listen to His voice. Also, prayerfully join a teens’ Bible study and prayer group or find a mentor who will guide you in line with biblical principles. Worship is another powerful way to connect with God, whether through gospel music or acts of service. These things will help you grow and know God better.
Action Point:
Strive to know God daily by reading His word and praying regularly.
HYMN 44: DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS
1 Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
daily let me go;
higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
more of grace to know.
Refrain:
O deeper yet, I pray,
and higher ev’ry day,
and wiser, blessed Lord,
in Thy precious, holy Word.
2 Deeper, deeper! Blessed Holy Spirit,
take me deeper still,
till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
and His perfect will. [Refrain]
3 Deeper, deeper! Though it cost hard trials,
deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
let me fruitful grow. [Refrain]
4 Deeper, higher, ev’ry day in Jesus,
till all conflict past
finds me conqu’ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last. [Refrain]
Bible In One Year: 2 Kings 4:18-5:27, Acts 15:1-35
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye