TOPIC: ARE YOU A WITNESS?
MEMORISE: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
READING: MARK 16:15-18
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Today’s Confession: I confess today I abide in God’s presence with clean hands and a pure heart, and therefore, I have divine authority over every situation in my life in Jesus’ name. Somebody Shout Hallelujah!
MESSAGE
The Lord Jesus Christ said that all the commandments from God can be summarized into two: One, you must love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and two, you must love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-40).
It is easy to say that you love God with your mouth, but what will really show your love for God is your obedience to all His commandments.
Likewise, you cannot say you love your neighbor without showing it in your actions.
You either love God or hate Him; there is no middle ground. If you love Him, you will love your neighbors and tell them all you know about Jesus.
As seen in today’s Bible reading, all Christians have been commissioned to preach the gospel to all nations.
Therefore, if you truly love God and your neighbors, you will not slack in telling them about Jesus.
Always remember that you are enjoying the benefits of being a child of God today because someone told you about Jesus. Why not extend this love to others?
REFLECTION
When last did you tell someone about Jesus?
HYMN 61:
TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU
- Take the name of Jesus with you,
Child of sorrow and of woe.
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it then where’er you go.
Chorus:
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heaven;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heaven.
2 Take the name of Jesus ever
As a shield from evr’y snare;
If temptations ’round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer.
3 Oh, the precious name of Jesus,
How it thrills our souls with joy,
When His loving arms receive us,
And His songs Our tongues employ!
4 At the name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet
King of kings, in heaven we’ll crown Him
When our journey is complete.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Exodus 21:22-23:13 Matthew 24:1-28
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE