TOPIC: SEEDS IN ACTION
MEMORISE: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6 :7
BIBLE READING : ACTS 9:36 -40
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40 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.
Today’s Confession: I confess today, I am a vessel of kindness and purpose, empowered by God to make eternal impact in my world through love, good works, and selfless service in Jesus’ name. Somebody shout Hallelujah!
MESSAGE:
As a church, we partner with individuals and organisations to empower young people through skill acquisition programmes, vocational and technical training, and entrepreneurial engagements in some of our rehabilitation centres for wayward children.
This is because the world needs empowered people who will be able to empower others through their good deeds and acts of kindness.
Dorcas had a ministry of giving to the widows. She made clothes for them to cover their nakedness.
One day, she became sick and died, but the people persuaded Peter to pray for her to come back to life – they weren’t ready to lose their benefactor.
Today, many young people are striving to be seen on television and social media.
They do all kinds of things to get invited to certain events because they seek recognition.
My dear child, rather than seek fame, be like Dorcas who became famous because she had an impact on the people in her immediate environment.
You also can make an impact in your immediate environment by giving clothes, money, knowledge, and help to those who need them.
This way, you will be sowing good seeds, and God will ensure that you surely reap rewards.
ACTION POINT:
If you have an item that you have not used in a long while, give it out today.
HYMN: 44 –
DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS
1 Deeper, Deeper In The Love Of Jesus
Daily Let Me Go;
Higher, Higher In The School Of Wisdom,
More Of Grace To Know.
Refrain:
Oh, Deeper Yet, I Pray,
And Higher Evry Day,
And Wiser, Blessed, Lord,
In Thy Precious, Holy Word
2 Deeper, Deeper! Blessed Holy Spirit,
Take Me Deeper Still,
Till My Life Is Wholly Lost In Jesus,
And His Perfect Will.
3 Deeper, Deeper! Tho’ lt Cost Hard Trials,
Deeper Let Me Go!
Rooted In The Holy Love Of Jesus,
Let Me Fruitful Grow.
4 Deeper, Higher, Ev’ry Day In Jesus,
Till All Conflict Past,
Finds Me Conqu’ror, And In His Own Image
Perfected At Last.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 13:1-39, John 17:1-26
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE AND FOLU ADEBOYE