THEME: DO IT SCARED
AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
MEMORISE: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
BIBLE READING: DEUTERONOMY 31:6-8
6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
7 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
MESSAGE:
A wise man once said, “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it is taking action in spite of fear:” When we wanted to build the 3km by 3km arena in Redemption City, I told God my intention to partner with Him on the project, and He gave me certain instructions. When I realised that the plan was for an auditorium that would require you to drive 3km across both its length and breadth, I became afraid. I didn’t doubt my heavenly Father’s capacity to make it happen, but I was scared of the enormity of the divine vision. However, like God commanded Joshua in today’s memory verse, I gathered some strength and courage from the Holy Spirit. All glory to God, the auditorium is in use today.
I have come to know that to achieve great results in life, a believer must trust God to help him or her move forward, even in the face of fear. You will only overcome fear with faith when you focus on Gods power and presence. Always lean on Him for strength and step out in faith. Trust Him to lead you to people who will help you in times of need. My dear child, I encourage you to take the leap of faith, and watch God do the impossible in your life.
*Quiz:* God said, ‘”Have Inot commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you…” To whom did He say this?
KEY POINT:
God has called you to do great things; don’t let fear stop you
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 1:1-23 Deuteronomy 31-32
HYMN 67: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
1. l’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground.”
Chorus:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light
abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears
dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aimn is higher ground.
3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.
4. | long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
5 Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.
