Title: Too Good To Be True
Memorize: Test all things; hold fast what is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Matthew 4:8-10 (Nkjv)
[8] Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
[9] And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”
[10] Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’
Message:
In the world today, many young people are enticed by offers that appear promising marriage proposals, lucrative job opportunities, chances to travel to greener pastures, et cetera. However, beneath some of those attractive prospects often lie dangerous traps such as human trafficking for prostitution purposes and initiation into secret societies or drug trafficking organizations.
My dear child, be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true, especially when they come with conditions that compromise your Christian faith and values. You must know that whatever gifts the devil offers are never free, and yielding to such temptations will distance you from God and result in grave consequences. On the other hand, God is capable of blessing His children with genuine opportunities, be it in academics, career advancements, finance, et cetera.
Beloved, it is important that you discern the blessings that come from God and those from the devil. To be able to discern whether a particular blessing comes from God or the devil, you must have a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit. He is the Revealer of hidden things, and He will guide you So that you will not stumble.
Confession:
I yield completely to the Holy Spirit. I subject my mind, heart, choices, decisions, and life to Him, in Jesus’
name.
Bible Quiz:
Who doubted God’s promise of having a son because he and his wife were very old?
Hymn 43: Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
1 Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
O’er The World’s Tempestuous Sea;
Guard Us, Guide Us, Keep Us, Feed Us,
For We Have No Help But Thee,
Yet Possessing Every Blessing
If Our God Our Father Be.
2 Saviour, Breathe Forgiveness O’er Us;
All Our Weakness Thou Dost Know;
Thou Didst Tread This Earth Before Us,
Thou Didst Feel lts Keenest Woe;
Lone And Dreary, Faint And Weary,
Through The Desert Thou Didst Go.
3 Spirit Of Our God, Descending,
Fill Our Hearts With Heavenly Joy,
Love With Every Passion Blending,
Pleasure That Can Never Cloy;
Thus Provided, Pardoned, Guided,
Nothing Can Our Peace Destroy
Bible In One Year: Luke 7:1-30, Judges 1-2
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye