READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - SERVE HIM WITH YOUR LIFE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD, SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL 2016
But the end and culmination of
all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert
therefore for [the practice of] prayer (1 Peter 4:7 AMP).
Many people live as though this
world is all there is. Life on earth is short. Whether you’re a politician, an
entrepreneur, civil servant, whoever you are, and whatever activities you’re
involved in, the end of all things is at hand. Therefore, live purposefully;
serve God with your life. Live for His glory. Refuse to allow anything take your
attention away from Him.
There’s so much wickedness and
lawlessness, a superfluity of waywardness, in today’s world. As a result, the
love of many has gone cold. Many aren’t as passionate and fervent for the Lord
as they should: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax
cold” (Matthew 24:12). Don’t let that happen to you. Remain excited about
Jesus. Be excited about the Holy Spirit, about the Word of God, and about going
to Church. Be excited to praise Him, irrespective of the challenges you might
be facing, and the difficulties in today’s world. Be fervent in soul winning.
The Bible says he that endures to
the end, the same shall be saved (Read Matthew 10:22). To “endure” means to go
through certain difficulties and yet not give up. No wonder Paul said, “But
none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that
I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of
the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). He’s
saying, “Come what may, I’m going to keep serving the Lord, fulfilling His
ministry and calling for my life!”
Live for the Lord. The Bible says
“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto
themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again” (2 Corinthians
5:15). Let your love and commitment to Him be revealed in the way you talk, the
things you do, and in your character. Love Him with all your heart, and express
it lavishly by doing His Word.
CONFESSION
Precious Jesus, you’re the Lord of my life, and I live for your glory. You’ve made me a light to my world; therefore, I shine ever so brightly, leading others to righteousness. You’re my life and my joy; in you I live, and move, and have my being. You’re the glory of my life, and I love you with all my heart!
Precious Jesus, you’re the Lord of my life, and I live for your glory. You’ve made me a light to my world; therefore, I shine ever so brightly, leading others to righteousness. You’re my life and my joy; in you I live, and move, and have my being. You’re the glory of my life, and I love you with all my heart!
FURTHER STUDY:
Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
John 9:4 I must work the works of
him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 This know also,
that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of
their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to
parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce breakers, false
accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors,
heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form
of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:50-24:1-12, 2 Samuel 7-8
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:22-31, Psalm 141-142
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devotional, let's know what thought came to you...God bless you. Luke 23:50-24:1-12, 2 Samuel 7-8
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:22-31, Psalm 141-142
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