Title: Boys as Godly Leaders
Memorize: Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 (Nkjv)
[1] After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying:
[2] “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel.
[3] Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.
[4] From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory.
[5] No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.
[6] Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.
[7] Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
[8] This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
[9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Message:
God created men to be strong, courageous, and responsible, and He placed the role of leadership in their hands.
To grow into a godly leader, every boy must reflect God’s ways in his life and decisions.
He must stand firm in righteousness, lead with integrity, and serve with humility.
If you are a boy, you must start preparing yourself to be a godly leader from this moment.
Before Moses passed on the mantle of leadership to Joshua, he had mentored him, preparing him for the responsibilities that lay ahead.
In the same way, great leaders are shaped through learning, discipline, and godly mentorship.
I count it a great blessing to have been mentored by my spiritual father, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, whose training and corrections helped shape my faith and leadership journey.
My dear child, whether you are a boy or not, I encourage you to draw closer to God, the greatest leader of all.
Study His word, seek His wisdom, and build an intimate relationship with Him.
Also, prayerfully find a godly mentor who will guide, instruct, and correct you now so as to prepare you for the glorious future that awaits you.
Action Point:
If you do not have a godly mentor in your life, ask God to lead you to one. If you do, speak with him or her today
HYMN 4: REVIVE THY WORK, O LORD
1 Revive Thy work, O Lord,
Thy mighty arm make bare;
speak with the voice that wakes the dead,
and make Thy people hear.
Refrain:
Revive Thy work, O Lord,
while here to Thee we bow;
descend, O gracious Lord, descend!
O come and bless us now.
2 Revive Thy work, O Lord,
now let us thirst for Thee;
and hung’ring for the bread of life
may all our spirits be. [Refrain]
3 Revive Thy work, O Lord,
exalt Thy precious name;
and, by the Holy Ghost, our love
for Thee and Thine inflame. [Refrain]
4 Revive Thy work, O Lord,
give pow’r unto Thy word;
grant that Thy blessed gospel may
in living faith be heard. [Refrain]
5 Revive Thy work, O Lord,
and give refreshing show’rs;
the glory shall be all Thine own,
the blessing, Lord, be ours. [Refrain]
Bible In One Year: Mark 15:27-47, Deuteronomy 28
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye