“Avoiding Compromise”

Wednesday, September 18.

“That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the path of the righteous,” (Proverbs 2:20).

Compromising our Christian values is a thing that every Christian wrestles with. Do we have to give in to such temptation? No, we have a greater will power to fight these off.

When we are tempted by others around us to do those things God forbid, we find it so tempting. To fight back, we must find out why it is so tempting in the first place. Paul in 2 Timothy 3:15 informs us that anyone who intend to live a godly life must be able to stand alone and go through persecution. In other instances, we consent to activities that violate our conscience in an effort to avoid conflict.

In order to avoid compromise, it is important to find wisdom in Scripture and allow it to be the guiding light or the standard for our conduct. Begin with Scripture each day, and the Holy Spirit will guide your footsteps.

Memory verse: Joshua 1:8.

“All things are possible to him that believe,” (Mark 9:23).

“Increasing Our Faith”

Thursday, September 6

I have heard many Christians say, “I wish I had great faith.” Faith is not just wishing. Faith is like muscles. We have to exercise in other to make it stronger. If we desire greater faith, we have to put our faith in God.

We have to keep believing God. We have to believe in God for everything. Elijah was a man of great faith. As challenges increases, Elijah saw these challenges as an opportunity for God to do great things. Elijah believed God for the supernatural. So we to can do great things believing God.

You might be thinking that I am not good enough for God to use me. The Scriptures are filled with examples of weak and flaw people who the Lord used to do great things. Let us trust God to do what he says and your faith will grow.

Memory verse: Hebrews 11:6.

“Faith is unquestioning belief,” Ronald Hopfer.

“When we Pray for Change”

Tuesday, September 2.

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective,” (James 5:16).

In some homes or place of businesses, we see the sign “Prayer changes things.” I have heard many people use that quote. I have used it myself. Indeed, prayer changes things.

In our Scripture today, we are reminded that the prayer of a righteous person is effective. This is the confidence we have in God; anything we ask for, we believe he will grant it to us. The more time we spent in prayers, the more we get closer to the heavenly father. Prayer really does not change God’s mind. It transforms our heart. Let us always be diligent in our prayers.

Memory verse: Romans 13:10

“Prayers are the highest energy of which the mind is capable,” (SamuelTaylor Coleridge.

“Rewards of Patience”

Monday, September 2.

Psalms 40.

There are many passages of Scriptures in the Bible where people learn to wait patiently for the Lord. David was Israel’s most memorable king. He was the chosen king of Israel. But David waited many years for his coronation. He was patient.

He was patient because he had many opportunity to slay Saul and seize the throne. David did not do that. He waited for God’s time. He was patient. David leaves behind many testimonies for us to read concerning patience.

Patience brings honor. We honor God when we wait for is time. David enjoyed all the blessings he enjoyed because of his patience.

Memory verse: Isaiah 40:31.

“He that can have patience can have what he will,” Benjamin Franklin.