March 2021 – Page 5 – Youth and Teens

March 7, 2021

THE POWER OF ASSOCIATION

Date: 08.03.2021

Topic: THE POWER OF ASSOCIATION
Biblical Text: “ And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tent makers”. [Acts 16:3]

Have you noticed that for husband and wife that have lived together for a number of years; they begin to resemble each other. That is part of what the power of association can do. You begin to resemble who you associate with. When Paul departed from Athens and came to Corinth; he associated with Aquila and Priscilla. Association can mean to unite with another in an act. It can also mean a companion, friend or acquaintance. Paul, Aquila and Priscilla were of the same occupation- tent making. This association paid spiritual dividends in the lives of Aquila and Priscilla. They knew more about Jesus as they listened to Paul’s teaching of the kingdom of God to the Jews and the Greeks. Because of what they learnt from Paul, they were able to also teach Apollos who knew only about the baptism of John. They expounded to him the way of God more perfectly and God used Apollos mightily; see what association can do! Aquila and Priscilla were able to make generational impact because they associated with Paul. In fact, your level in life is dependent on your association. You become who you associate with. If you are in the wrong association break it off, so that your life does not end in the wrong direction. Some distressed men decided to associate with David and in later years, all of them became mighty men. Associate with true believers, you will end up being great!

KNOW IT ∞ Your association makes you or mars you.
READ IT ∞ Acts 16:28, Romans 16:3, 1 Samuel 22:1-2
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace to break off from every wrong association.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Amos 1-3

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March 6, 2021

ONE CLICK AWAY

Date: 07.03.2021

Topic: ONE CLICK AWAY
Biblical Text: “ Be sober, the vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour ‘. [1 Peter 5:8]

When Cynthia decided to click acceptance button of a friend request sent to her; little did she know that it would take her to the grave. She started chatting with her new male friend; a relationship ensued. She was invited to visit him in Port Harcourt. She physically met the friend she had been communicating with all this while on the internet. She did not know the man had other wicked ideas up his sleeve. He took her to the hotel, raped her and killed her! A click on the internet took Cynthia to an early grave. Today’s youth are inquisitive and adventurous. They want to attempt what has not been done before and boast of the outcome to their friends. Sometimes when surfing the internet, a site can pop up on the screen with the picture of a lady with the question, ‘lets be friend, and chat me up’. You need to immediately close such message and picture. A click on that message will probably take you closer to hell than to heaven. A lot of youths have been enticed into homosexuality, pornography, masturbation and prostitution by clicking sites on the internet that they are inquisitive about. Do not let your inquisitiveness take you to hell. Not all the stuffs posted on the internet are good for the spiritual; some of them are orchestrated from the pit of hell. Note that on the internet, you are one click away from sin, spiritual redundancy and destruction; be on guard. Before you click any site on the internet, be certain, it will glorify God and that it will help you grow spiritually, mentally and socially. Use the internet as a godly tool to make a positive impact.

KNOW IT ∞ Use the internet as a godly tool to make positive impact.
READ IT ∞ 1 Corinthians 14:40, Deuteronomy 7:3-4, Nehemiah 13:23-27
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me the grace to caution myself when using the internet.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Joel 1-3

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March 5, 2021

SPENDING YOUR TIME WISELY

Date: 06.03.2021

Topic: SPENDING YOUR TIME WISELY
Biblical Text: ” So teach us how to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. ” [Psalm 90:12]

There was a spot in my neighborhood where they sell Newspaper. In the morning, a lot of people will gather there to read Newspaper. They will begin to argue and debate about the current happenings. At about noon when they usually get tired, they will go back home and return again the next morning. What a way to spend their precious time. A wise man once said, The only thing that one loses that can never be recovered is time! Money can be recovered; materials can be recovered but time once lost is lost forever. God gives everyone of us equal time every day. He credits your account daily with 86,400 precious seconds that you can use to do great things. Whether you waste it or use it judiciously; at the end of the day, it is wiped off; you never get that day again, ever! David scheduled a time to pray three times daily [Psalm 55:17]and to praise God seven times daily [Psalm 119:164]. How wisely he invested his time! He was a king but never too busy to spend his time for God by allocating a good chunk to Him. Do you know that the same times Moses spent in fellowshipping with God, was the same time the Israelite were using to crave for an idol. How do you spend your time? God gave us the gift of time to make a difference in our lives and that of others. Spend your time wisely on the things that build you up spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Become a better person that God can use. To master the art of using your time wisely, do a list of how you want to spend your day focusing on the activities that make you a better person.

KNOW IT ∞ Spend your time on what makes you better.
READ IT ∞ Ephesians 5:16, Acts 17:21, Psalm 119:64
PRAY IT ∞ Father, give me wisdom to spend my time wisely. Teach me to number my days and apply my heart to wisdom.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Acts 27-28

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March 4, 2021

URGE TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED

Date: 05.03.2021

Topic: URGE TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED
Biblical Text: ‘ And he said, who made thee a prince and a judge over us? Intendest thou to kill me, as thou killest the Egyptians? And Moses feared and said, surely, this thing is known’. [Deuteronomy 2:14]

The urge to be recognized and accepted by friends and society has led people to go to extraordinary lengths including joining a fraternity, committing crimes among others. It is strange what a young man or woman can do just to be a friend of someone that they like. They will do everything possible to be recognized and accepted by them. King Saul was displeased when he was not duly recognized as the ‘supremo’ after the war. Rather, a little boy was getting all the accolades and getting more recognition than him. They were even chanting the little boy’s name that he had killed more people than him. He was jealous; he felt David was taking the shine off him; He wanted to be recognized, hence he sought to kill him. Another example is the case of Moses; Moses desperately wanted the people of Israel to recognize that he will help them in their liberation from the hands of the Egyptians. He wanted them to know that he loves them and that he will do everything possible to save them. He thought he had an opportunity to prove it by killing the Egyptian fighting with the Israelite. He was wrong, they rejected him! He had to flee to escape being killed by Pharaoh. Jesus made himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant; He knew that recognition comes only from God. As children of God, understand that recognition and acceptance comes only from God. Beloved, you need to make yourself of no reputation before men. When Moses was recognized by God, he became recognized by the same people that rejected him. You do not need to be recognized or accepted by your peers to feel important. Jeremiah preached a message for 40 years, yet he was not recognized or accepted by the people of Israel; but God recognized him, accepted him and valued him. Brethren, you only need God’s recognition and acceptance; man’s recognition and acceptance is irrelevant!

KNOW IT ∞ God recognizes and accepts every true believer.
READ IT ∞ Philippians 2:7, Ecclesiastes 9:15-16, 1 Samuel 18:7-8
PRAY IT ∞ Father, thank you for recognizing me in your kingdom
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Acts 24-26

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March 2, 2021

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WISE COUNSELLORS

Date: 03.03.2021

Topic: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WISE COUNSELLORS
Biblical Text: ‘ But he forsook the counsel of old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him’. [1 Kings 12:8]

When king Solomon slept with his fathers, his son-Rehoboam reigned in his stead. For him to reign over Israel, Jeroboam and all the congregation came to him saying, ‘your father made our yoke grievous; if you can make our yoke lighter we will serve thee’. Rehoboam told them that he will give them an answer in three days. First, he consulted with the old men that stood before Solomon; the old men told him to speak good words to them and that they will serve him forever. Then, he went to meet the young men who grew up with him for counsel; they advised him to tell them that he will make their yoke thicker than that of his father (increased hardship). He took the young men advice and neglected the counsel of the old men. Ultimately, Jeroboam and all the people of Israel rebelled against the house of David. One wrong counsel destroyed the relationship between Judah & Israel and created strife. ‘How many are the relationships and lives that have been destroyed by wrong counsel! There are some decisions to be taken that you need wise counsellors to advice you in order to make the right and best decision. Although, age is not a criteria of who qualifies to be your counsellor; however make sure that the person is a genuine spirit filled believer.

KNOW IT ∞ Surround yourself with wise counsellors.
READ IT ∞ Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, Psalm 119:24
PRAY IT ∞ Father, surround me with wise counsellors, people in whom the Spirit of the Lord is.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Acts 18-20

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