January 2021 – Youth and Teens

January 30, 2021

MISSIONARY STORY – DAVID LIVINGSTONE

Date: 31.01.2021

Topic: MISSIONARY STORY- DAVID LIVINGSTONE (1813-1873)
Biblical Text: ‘ Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, here am I, send me’ . [Isaiah 6:8]

God send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart, except the tie binds my heart to yours said David Livingstone. He was ready to go where no man has gone for God. David Livingstone is celebrated as Africas greatest missionary and the most famous of the nineteenth century British explorers. His heroic role as a missionary/explorer yielded astonishing results in the geographical mapping of Africas interior. He was the first European to travel over 40,000 miles in Africa largely on foot and with no prior knowledge of what was hidden in the vast wasteland. He was undaunted by fears of the unknown and had an unyielding tenacity to complete whatever task lay before him, he was dedicated to opening Africa for Christianity. Dependent on divine guidance, Livingstone became one of Gods missionary generals who committed his life to this three Cs: Christianity, Civilization and Commerce. He was convinced that advancing these three objectives would ultimately bring Christ to Africa. And he was determined to succeed no matter the cost. His relentless driving force was based on the same vision of Apostle Paul, So I have strived to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another mans foundation.
KNOW IT ∞ Be prepared to allow God to send you anywhere for His work.
READ IT ∞ Romans 15:20
PRAY IT ∞ Father, I am ready to go anywhere you want to send me.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Deuteronomy 10-12

Please share with friends and loved ones.

Follow us on:*
Facebook :👇👇🏼👇🏼👇
https://www.facebook.com/Seeds-of-Wisdom-Devotional-104117891586076/
Telegram:👇👇🏼👇🏼👇 https://t.me/SOWYTD
Website:👇👇🏼👇🏼👇 https://seedsofwisdom77.cw.center
Whatsapp:👇👇🏼👇🏼👇 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HCETAAFju3uDuS3xYb5jid

January 29, 2021

IS IT PRIDE?

Date: 30.01.2021

Topic: IS IT PRIDE?
Biblical Text: “ Are not Abana and Pharpar rivers of Damascus better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage’ . [2 Kings 5:12]

Naaman was a great and honourable man in the land of Syria but he was a leper. Hope came his way of being healed when they told him of a prophet in Samaria. Without wasting time, Naaman preceded to Samaria in the land of Israel to see the prophet. He expected a royal welcome in the house of Elisha instead, Elisha sent a messenger to him with an instruction for him to go and wash in river Jordan seven times. Naaman was angry, Are there not better river in Syria- Abana, Pharpar and Damascus, how can he be told to go and wash in a common river with common people! He felt humiliated. Pride means to overestimate ones ability, beauty, wealth or rank. Naaman exhibited pride but God helped him to obey the prophet instruction! Do not over hype your worth. Check yourself, are you exhibiting pride? It is pride when you look down on people; it is pride when you feel you cannot be corrected; it is pride when you feel too intelligent and rubbish the ideas of other people ideas. A proud person cannot go on a marathon with God, he will be cut off. A good example is the devil.

KNOW IT ∞ Do not overestimate your worth, be humble!
READ IT ∞ Isaiah 14:12-15, 2 Samuel 16:23, 17:23
PRAY IT ∞ Father, destroy every symptom of pride in my life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Deuteronomy 7-9

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 29, 2021

GOD UNDERSTANDS

Date: 29.01.2021

Topic: GOD UNDERSTANDS
Biblical Text: ‘ And Samuel said, what hast thou done? And Saul said, because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at Mishmash ‘ [1 Samuel 13:11]
Saul was preparing for battle with the enemies of Israel. God sent Prophet Samuel to King Saul that he should go to Gilgal and stay there for seven days, then wait for Prophet Samuel to come and offer the burnt offering and sacrifices of peace offerings. Saul tarried in Gilgal for seven days as instructed. He saw that the people were leaving him because of the presence of innumerable numbers of philistines army at Mishmash. Saul thought he was losing time. He did not see any reason why he should keep waiting for Samuel to come and perform the sacrifice. He believed God will understand why he had to go against His instruction. He performed the sacrifice! Scarcely had he finished that prophet Samuel came. Sauls punishment was, his kingdom will not continue. Every day, you hear of people who claim they are Christians but have compromised because they feel God will understand. They cheat to pass an examination; they pay bribe to secure an admission; they lie and steal to get their way. They all have a strong impression that God will understand why they had to go against His Word. Brethren, if you want your kingdom to continue, do not join the class of Christians that will go against Gods instruction and believe He will understand.

KNOW IT ∞ God will not understand if you go against His Word.
READ IT ∞ Judges 11:30-40, Acts 5:1-5, Genesis 34:1-2
PRAY IT ∞ Father, help me not to go against your Word.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Deuteronomy 4-6

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 28, 2021

TOO BUSY

Date: 28.01.2021

Topic: TOO BUSY
Biblical Text: “ And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her’. [Luke 10:41-42]
A son asked his dad how much he made in an hour. The daddy replied, it is none of your business but I earn 500 rand an hour. The boy went further and asked the dad to borrow him 300 rand. At this point, the father was furious; I work hard every day to earn, I do not have time for this childish behaviour. The boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. About an hour later, the father calmed down and decided to give the boy 300 rand. The boy was happy and rushed quietly to his room only to return almost immediately, he said, Daddy, I have 500 rand now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Are your friends, family or even God trying to buy one hour of your time? Are you too busy for God and the things of God? That must be the top priority for every true believer. David as busy as he was, praised God seven times a day and prays to God, three times a day. How can you be too busy to communicate with the one that created you? Quite a number of people are too busy to spend 5 minutes of their day with God. Do not choke yourself and get too busy with the cares and riches of this world. A man that is too busy to relate with God will also be too busy to receive spiritual blessings from the Father. Note that spiritual blessings are far more superior to any other blessing.

KNOW IT ∞ Do not be too busy for God and His service.
READ IT ∞ Luke 8:14, Matthew 6:33, 2 Timothy 2:4
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace and understanding never to be too busy for you.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Deuteronomy 1-3

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 26, 2021

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Date: 27.01.2021

Topic: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Biblical Text: ‘ O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!’ [Deuteronomy 32:29]

There is a classic story about the hare and the tortoise. The tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare was surprised, he replied, You are the slowest animal I have ever seen, nevertheless, I will race with you but I am sure, the race will not last a minute, he boasted. The date of the race was fixed. The tortoise discussed with his kinsmen and they hatched a plan. Since they looked alike, they decided to position themselves from the start of the race to the end. They will allow the tortoise that challenged the hare to cross the finish line before the hare. While the tortoise was planning and strategizing towards the race, the hare was boasting around the village. The day of the race came! On starting the race, as fast as the hare ran, he kept meeting a tortoise ahead of him in the race; the tortoise crossed the finish line ahead of the hare! The slowest animal won. Do not underestimate any task, you must begin with the end in mind. To begin with the end in mind is to think about the anticipated end result and what it will make you become. As a wise Christian, we must consider the end of any activity we want to do. Some are in prison today because they did not consider the end result of the bad activities they were engaging it. Amnon decided to hatch an evil plan to sleep with his sister. He did not begin with the end in mind; to consider the repercussion of committing such shameful act. At the end, he paid with His life.
KNOW IT ∞ Begin with the end in mind of any activity you want to engage in.
READ IT ∞ 2 Samuel 13:2, Luke 14:28, Psalm 50:22
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the wisdom to always begin any task with the end in mind.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Philippians 1-4

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 25, 2021

KEEP YOUR CHASTITY

Date: 26.01.2021

Topic: KEEP YOUR CHASTITY
Biblical Text: ‘I made a covenant with mine eyes, why then should I think upon a maid?’ [Job 31:1]

A new study by the University of Seattle and the Fred Hutchinson cancer research center reports that women retain and carry living DNA from every man with whom they have sexual intercourse. According to the study 63% of the women (37 of 59) tested, harbored male microchimerism in the brain. The researchers discovered that the major source of the male DNA cells is through sex. This has a very important ramification for women. Every male a woman absorbs spermatozoa from becomes a living part of her life for life! People have tried to dispute this startling revelation but without concrete research as stated above. We also know that when a man and woman are having a sexual relationship, there will likely be an emotional and lustful attachment. This cannot be disputed! Some demonic advice circulating among youths is the need to have sex in order to be mature. Premarital sex destroys! Some also feel outdated if they do not have sex partners since almost everyone approves of it. Beloved, the standard of God has not changed. Chastity is a virtue which can be defined as refraining from unreasonable sexual conduct or romantic relationship. It can mean someone pure, modest, undefiled, a virgin or faithful married couple. God killed 23,000 people in one day for neglecting the importance of chastity. What God does not approve, do not indulge in it. The opinion of the world does not matter. Keep your chastity.
KNOW IT ∞ What God does not approve, do not indulge. The opinion of the world does not matter.
READ IT ∞ 1 Corinthians 10:8, Colossians 3:5, Hebrews 13:4
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace to keep my chastity.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Ephesians 4-6

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 24, 2021

ZERO TO HERO PART 2

Date: 25.01.2021

Topic: ZERO TO HERO- MANNY PACQUIAO PART 2
Biblical Text: “ For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end”. [Jeremiah 29:11]

Manny Pacquicao was born on December 17, 1978, in one of the poorest slums in Philippines. He is the fourth among six siblings. His parents separated when he was in sixth grade. Due to extreme poverty, Pacquicao dropped out of school and ran away from home at the age of 12. He sold bread and worked at construction sites before joining the Philippine national amateur boxing team. He went to the United States and made his debut in boxing as a last-minute replacement to fight one of the super bantam weight division most feared champion. He won the fight convincingly and went on to become the first and only eight division champion. However, he had series of setbacks ranging from gambling, alcoholism and womanizing which affected him negatively. One day, he heard God ask him, My child, why have you gone astray? He cried, gave his life to Christ and that ignited his hunger and desire for the Word of God. Pacquicao secured 10 world titles under his belt with a boxing record of 57 wins! He knew Jesus took him from a nobody to a somebody. Pacquicao publicly affirms his faith in Jesus Christ. For God to take you from a zero to a hero, you must give your life to Christ and talk about Him at the slightest opportunity just like Manny.
KNOW IT ∞ Accepting Jesus into your life is the catalyst for God to take you from a zero to a hero.
READ IT ∞ Psalm 8:4, 111:5, 115:12
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace to publicly affirm my believe in you as you make me a hero.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Ephesians 1-3

Please share with friends and loved ones.

Follow us on:*
Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/Seeds-of-Wisdom-Devotional-104117891586076/
Telegram: https://t.me/SOWYTD
Website: https://seedsofwisdom77.cw.center
Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HCETAAFju3uDuS3xYb5jid

January 24, 2021

ZERO TO HERO PART 1

Date: 24.01.2021

Topic: ZERO TO HERO- GIDEON PART 1
Biblical Text: ‘ And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites; have not I sent thee?” [Judges 6:14]
The children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord and He delivered them into the hands of the Midianites. The Midianites plundered their land until there was nothing left in the land of Israel. The Israelites cried unto the Lord, seeking forgiveness and he heard them. He promised to deliver them. But who did He choose? God did not choose someone from a wealthy family; He did not choose a well-known warrior. God chose Gideon. Gideon at the time God chose him was a zero! Gideon said, Lord, how can I lead the children of Israel, my family is poor and I am the least in my fathers house. The Lord told him, Son, I am not looking for someone that has a rich credentials, I will use you and take you from a zero to a hero. In making Gideon a hero, God told Gideon and his 300 chosen men to go to battle with the Midianites and Amalekites who had an army of over 135,000 soldiers. And God gave Gideon victory! Do not look down on yourself. One of the critical factors that made Gideon a hero was the sensitivity to hear the voice of God and the promptness to obey the instructions God gave him. When God told him not to go to battle with the 32,000 men he initially gathered, he obeyed. Even you, God can take you from the low position you presently occupy to the highest position in life if you can be sensitive to hear His voice and to obey Him.
KNOW IT ∞ Listen to the voice of God and obey Him so He can take you from zero to hero
READ IT ∞ Judges 7:7, 8:10, 8:28
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace to hear your voice and to obey you as you make me a hero.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 1 Samuel 17-20

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 22, 2021

THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITIES

Date: 23.01.2021

Topic: THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITIES
Biblical Text: ‘(for he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation)’. [2 Corinthians 6:2]

There is a story of a young man who wished to marry the farmers beautiful daughter. The father of the girl told him, son, I am going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter. The young man was happy, this will be easy he thought! The young man stood in the pasture awaiting the first bull. The barn door opened and out ran the biggest meanest looking bull, he decided he will step aside believing he had a better chance at one of the next two bulls. The barn door opened again, he had never seen any bull so big and fierce. Again, he quickly stepped aside believing the last bull will be the best choice. The barn door opened the third time. A smile came across his face, it is a little weakest bull he had ever seen. As the bull came running, he positioned himself and jumped at the exact moment. He grabbed..but the bull had no tail! There are two major opportunities God has given to us believers, the opportunity of salvation and the opportunity to do exploits. Quite a number of people keep postponing the day of their salvation until they run short of opportunities. Similarly, when the opportunity to do exploit was presented to Joseph, he took it. Do not waste the gift of opportunities that God is bringing your way. Maybe today is another opportunity presented to you to be saved, so you can have the opportunity to do exploit just like Joseph. Accept Jesus into your life today, do not delay any longer!
KNOW IT ∞ God will always bring opportunities your way, utilize them, do not waste them.
READ IT ∞ Hebrews 9:27, Genesis 41:9-14, Matthew 20:30
PRAY IT ∞ Father, thank you for the opportunity of salvation you have given unto me; forgive me of my sins and accept me into your fold in Jesus Name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 1 Samuel 14-16

Please share with friends and loved ones.

January 21, 2021

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Date: 22.01.2021

Topic: EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Biblical Text: ‘Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon, and my servants shall be with thy servants and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians’. [1 Kings 5:6]

A ship engine failed and no one could fix it, so they brought in a mechanical engineer with 40 years of experience. He inspected the engine very carefully top to bottom. After looking things over, the guy reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something, instantly the engine burst back into life. The engine was fixed! Seven days later he sent the owner a bill of $ 10,000. What? The owner said, you hardly did anything, send us an itemized bill. The itemized bill from the engineer simply read, Tapping with the hammer. $2, Knowing where to tap. $9,998. Dont ever underestimate experience. Experience is valuable knowledge gathered over years in the course of learning. Experience enhances success in a particular field. Medical doctors are required to gather relevant knowledge over a considerable number of years before they are referred to as a consultant. To get experience, you must be willing to learn with humility under the mentorship of a God directed person. Do not be like Gehazi who was not willing to learn with humility thereby making the glorious plan of God for his life to be truncated.
KNOW IT ∞ Experience is the best teacher, get it!
READ IT ∞ Exodus 3:3, Romans 5:3, Genesis 30:27
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the patience to learn with humility so as to get experience
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ 1 Samuel 11-13

Please share with friends and loved ones.
Follow us on:*
Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/Seeds-of-Wisdom-Devotional-104117891586076/
Telegram: https://t.me/SOWYTD
Website: https://seedsofwisdom77.cw.center
Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HCETAAFju3uDuS3xYb5jid