WISE DECISION

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

“..But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” 
Joshua 24:15b (KJV)

People go after different pleasures in life. Indeed, we have the freedom of will that allows us to pick our decisions. As thrilling as it is to have the freedom to choose, we must understand that our choices have consequences and must
therefore, be made wisely.

Joshua told the Children of Israel to choose. He gave them freewill to act (Joshua 24:15). Elijah made the same declaration to the people in First Kings chapter 16 verse 28. Your decisions can make or mar a life (Proverbs 18:21). They determine the path you follow and your ultimate destination. Joshua clearly stated his choice. He chose God. This is the wisest decision he ever made. Who else would you choose to work with than the God who made all things (Colossians 1:16), declares the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10) and aligns all things to work in your favour (Romans 8:28).

The freewill to make choices does not give us the liberty to make decisions to please ourselves and for our convenience. As Children of God, our decisions should put God first and wholly to please him. Jesus pointed us to the right path to choose when he said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6a). No decision will be better than choosing the path that leads to life which is Jesus. Every other thing falls in place when this most important decision is made. This year, let your choice reflect what God wants for you. Choose to walk with God.

REMEMBER TO ATTEND: Leadership/Communion Service tomorrow, 5:30PM

PRAYER: Lord, help me to choose you over everything no matter the circumstance in Jesus name.

FAITH BYTE: As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. We choose him always.

BE ACCOUNTABLE

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

“I have the right to do anything,’
you say-but not everything is beneficial.”
1 Corinthians 6:12a (NIV)

There are consequences for every action you take (Proverbs 14:14). Some may manifest here while others may not until judgment day. However, one thing is certain; you will give account of and reap a reward for every deed you have done (2 Corinthians 5:10) and every word uttered (Matthew 12:36).

God gave humans the freedom of choice to make and not to mar their lives. Do not abuse this privilege by assuming that your life is yours and therefore, you are answerable to no one (1Corinthians 6:12a).

THE POWER THE HOLY GHOST

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

“….Have ye received the
Holy Ghost since ye believed?”
Acts 19:2 (KJV)

It is God’s desire for every Christian that after you get born again, you should receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:8) The Holy Ghost is the third person in the Godhead. Yes, you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you when you get born again and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost which Jesus spoke about in Acts 1:8 is the essential energizer for witnessing for God with signs and wonders following.

DELIVERANCE FROM THE WICKED

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

 “And when Peter was come to himself,
he said; now I know of a surety that the
Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered
me out of the hands of Herod, and from all the
expectations of the people of the Jews.”
Acts 12:11 (KJV)

Feedback: Consider the pleasures of staying in God’s presence.

God throws his weight around on behalf of those who obey his commands. His eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show himself strong on the behalf of those whose hearts are perfect towards Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). In the course of doing God’s work, you will stir the anger of the
enemy and he will set out to destroy you but God is more than able to keep His children safe.

WORSHIP GOD

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

“…bring my sons from far, and
my daughters from the ends of the earth;
Even every one that is called by my name;
for I have created him for my glory,…”
Isaiah 43:6-7 (KJV)

Worship means a lot of things to a lot of people but what does it mean to worship God? It means letting go of everything and surrendering your all to Him. It is a deep reverence for and total submission to his will. It means living your life to please God and just being a source of joy to Him.

There are people who maintain high moral standards but do not have an intimate relationship with God. The purpose of man is to give God glory (Isaiah 43:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31) and worship
is the best form of giving God glory.

AVERTING EVIL PLOTS

Scripture: Acts 20:1-6

“Although they plot against you,
their evil schemes will never succeed.”
Psalms 21:11 (NLT)

The enemy would always want to attack the flow of the gospel especially by not allowing the unsaved to be reached. Oppositions will definitely come up to attack the preaching of the word of God but it is important in the midst of these trials to remain focused and refuse to become distracted. People of God frequently meet stiff opposition and rebellion from the enemy geared towards eliminating Christianity but God’s word can never be crushed.

WORTHY IS HE

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

“...You are worthy...because you
were slain, and with your blood you
purchased for God persons from every
tribe and language and people and nation.”
Revelation 5:9 (NIV)

Genesis recounts the effort God put into creating the world. It highlights the creativity and sovereignty of the one who upholds the earth. He made all things perfect for our enjoyment but man fell due to sin.

Our text tells the anguish of the writer who could not find anyone worthy to open the seals of the book (v3-4). Someone, however, comes to the rescue (v5-6).