Title: Missionary Partners
Memorize: So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. Acts 13:4
Bible Reading: Acts 13:2-4 (Nkjv)
[2] As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
[3] Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
[4] So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
Message:
As someone who was on the path to hell before Jesus saved me, I can relate to Apostle Paul’s life after his conversion. He gave himself to fasting and prayer consistently, seeking God’s guidance and strength for his newfound mission. In my case, I told God that I didn’t want to be an ordinary Christian, so I prayed and fasted regularly under the tutelage of my Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.
Paul acknowledged his dependence on God and his willingness to be used as an instrument for spreading the gospel. His prayer life reflected his great transformation from being a persecutor of Christians to one of the most influential apostles and missionaries in history.
Similarly, Barnabas, who was Paul’s missionary partner, joined in prayer and fasting with the church in Antioch before he and Paul embarked on their mission trips. Their collective prayer and fasting demonstrated their reliance on God’s guidance and provision. My dear child, you cannot evangelize effectively without fervent prayers.
Prayer Point:
Father, please raise effective end-time laborers in my generation to win souls for You.
HYMN 12 – ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1 Onward, Christian Soldiers, arching as to War,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see his banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian Soldiers soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
2 At the name of Jesus 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!
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.
4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the church Jesus constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that church prevail
We have Christ’s own promise and that cannot fail
5 0nward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices, in the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honour, unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages, men and angels sing.
Bible In One Year: Exodus 4:1-5:21, Matthew 18:1-20
AUTHORS: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye