TOPIC: Get Rid Of Distractions
MEMORISE: But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. Acts 9:40
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BIBLE READING: Hebrews 12:1-2
1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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MESSAGE:
Peter prayed for guidance, and God used him to perform the miracle of raising Tabitha from the dead. When God answered Peter’s prayers, the miracle strengthened the early church. I believe the world will become a better place when young people live holy lives and seek the genuine power of God to perform miracles. This would become a great source of evangelism to convert souls into the kingdom of God.
One notable thing Peter did before performing the miracle in today’s memory verse was to get rid of the distractions and sadness of the Women in Tabitha’s room so that he could focus on the Lord in prayer.
My dear child, I enjoin you to set your eyes solely on Jesus and not be distracted by the things of the world so you can do mighty things in your life and in God’s kingdom.
ACTION POINT:
Set your eyes on Jesus.
HYMN 35: Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
1 Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise;
Just to know, “Thus saith the Him! Lord.”
Refrain
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How l’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me
‘Neath the healing, cleansing Hood!
3 Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
4 I’m so glad I learn’d to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend,
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10
AUTHORS: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye