Title: Water and Fire Do Not Mix
Memorize: And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word. 1 Kings 18:21 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 1 John 2:15-17 (Nkjv)
[15 ] Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
[16] For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
[17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
Message:
Long ago, I was on a plane to the United States of America, and there was an old woman sitting beside me. It was her first time on a plane, and she did not know how to put on a seat belt. So, I helped her. When refreshments were about to be served, she did not know where the table was, so I helped her again. About 30 minutes later, she said, “You must be a minister of God,” and I replied, “Yes.” Then she said, “I guessed as much.”
Beloved, it shouldn’t be difficult to recognize a Christian because the Bible says, “By their fruits, you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16). If you go to church, and people cannot tell that you are a Christian, you are merely a churchgoer. People must be able to see Jesus in you. I always tell God that I want to be an example of who a Christian should be. No matter the cost, I want people to see me and know that I am a Christian.
My dear child, if you have been living a mixed lifestyle, it is not too late to get rid of that lifestyle and live for Christ. Surrender to Jesus completely and ask the Holy Spirit for help.
Reflection:
Can everyone see Jesus in you?
HYMN 16 – BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD
1. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.
2. Breathe on me, Breath of God:
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.
3. Breathe on me, Breath of God
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
4. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.
Bible In One Year: Exodus 10:1-12:13; Matthew 20:1-28
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE