TOPIC: Turn By Turn
MEMORISE: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
BIBLE READING: John 9:4 (KJV)
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
MESSAGE:
One of my sons in the Lord usually says, “When it is my turn, my star will shine.” About forty years ago, he was a bus driver in Lagos, but he got converted and decided to start working for RCCG as a full-time worker. As a youth, he frequently joined others on evangelism from town to town and organised prayer and Bible study sessions in church. He even joined construction labourers to help in the construction of the first building of the RCCG National Headquarters and Maternity Centre in Ebute Metta. Today, to the glory of God, he has been promoted to assist me specially in a vital area of the ministry.
My dear child, I know the members of your generation want a ‘soft life’, but I must tell you that only tough people survive tough times. It is better to struggle and work hard now with the youthful strength you have and then retire into enjoyment in old age. Don’t be a child who wants to get everything quickly on a platter of gold because not all that glitters is gold. Your time of enjoyment is coming, but keep working seriously on your goals until then.
KEY POINT:
When it is your turn, your star will shine.
HYMN 33 – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
1 Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven!
Feed me now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.
2 Open Thou the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow:
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar,
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer! Strong deliverer!
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 If I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:
Bear me through the swelling torrent,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side:
Songs of praises! Song of praises!
I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.
4 Saviour, come! we long to see Thee,
Long to dwell with Thee above;
And to know in full communion,
All the sweetness of Thy love,
Come, Lord Jesus! Come Lord Jesus!
Take Thy waiting people home,
Take Thy waiting people home.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25, Acts 3:1-26
Authors: Pastor E.A Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye