FORGIVE AS GOD IN CHRIST HAS FORGIVEN YOU

 

RBT: Amos 1-4

TEXT: Ephesians 4:17-32

HYMN: BH 348: Let Others See Jesus in You 

Golden Text: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

A part of the “Church Covenant” of the Nigerian Baptist Convention reads: “To be slow to take offence, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.” The emphasis is to remind the Christian that forgiving one another is necessary and is the only way to ensure a peaceful society. This is the focus of today’s Scrpiture.

The virtues mentioned in today’s Scripture are needed to ensure peaceful coexistence in a Christian fellowship and in relationship with one another. Some of them include: the need to avoid bitterness, anger, slander and malice. One other virtue mentioned is forgiveness. Forgiveness is necessary between husband and wife, siblings, parents and children, brethren in the same fellowship, and people in the bigger community. 

How beautiful would our society be if towns and villages that have been in conflict with each other for many years can forgive? Forgiveness will definitely reduce many court cases related to divorce; splitting the church as a result of quarrels will become a thing of the past if we practise forgiveness. Some people will not take their own lives or lives of others due to their unwillingness to forgive. As a believer in Christ, forgive other people, just as in Christ, God forgave and still forgives you. Perceive: To err is human, to forgive is divine.

PONDER: Are you being hunted by unforgiveness?

PRACTISE: Allow Christ to possess you and discard unforgiving spirit and acts in your life today.

PRAYER: Lord, purify my heart from every act of unforgiveness.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches: Afolabi Joshua, Erin-Ile; Ibor Daniel, Lagos; Abednego Yohanna M., Karara; Daniel Chibeze, Warri; Ojo Olumide, Lagos; Adeniji F. Olusoji, Gombe; Adeyemo A. Samuel, Kano; Kayode William, Cote D’Ivoire.

Prayer: - Lord, shatter all doors that is not opening before us.

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OBEDIENCE SHOWS WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT

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RBT: RBT: Hosea 5-9

TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:1-14

HYMN: 260: Trust and Obey

Golden Text Observe [the laws and decrees] carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. Deuteronomy 4:6, NIV

Andrew Murray said, "Just as a servant knows that he must first obey his master in all things, so the surrender to an implicit and unquestionable obedience must become the essential characteristic of our lives. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, "One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons."

Moses told the Israelites that by their obedience, they would show their wisdom to the nations who would then marvel at how wise and understanding they were. God has good intention for giving rules and regulations that will guide His people. Any violation of these rules and commandments is bound to result in trouble. Giving the commandments was God's way of guarding the people's hearts and acts towards glorifying Him in the sight of surrounding nations. He expected them to obey the rules and govern themselves by the moral precepts. Their devotion and obedience would become a model for others to see and practice. This would show them as possessing wisdom and discernment. How can we identify a Christian life governed by wisdom and discernment? It is through total obedience to God. Whereas there are societal evils, natural disasters, and satanically-motivated challenges against people, many of the challenges facing humankind are as a result of violating God's rules. One who cannot manage himself may not be able to manage others. One who lacks personal discipline is bound to suffer many misfortunes. Live a godly life to enjoy the goodness of God. And your life will become a model to people around you.

PERCEIVE: Obedience to God shows wisdom and discernment.

PONDER: Are you obedient to the instructions of God?

PRACTISE: Resolve to live an obedient life to God, your spiritual leaders, parents and others.

PRAY: Resolve to live an obedient life to God, your spiritual leaders, parents and others.

Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:

 Ishola-Esan H.E., Eku; Laniyan K. O, Ila-Orangun; Eebo Kayode, Ado-Ekiti; Popoola Olufemi, Lagos; Olagbenro A. D., Atan-Ota; Danlami Mutane, Kaduna; Amole M.S., Ogun; Ojameruaye Elizabeth, Delta; Ajibike T.O. Lagos; Damson I. I., Kumo; Iyanda A. Samuel, Suleja; Sunday Okungbowa, Edo; Adeola Adegboye, Ogbomoso; Ogundeji Z. O., Iwere-Ile; Ola-Oke O. Moses J., Ondo; Ishaya Daniel, Kaduna; Uiyasu Kunat, Gombi; Onifade A.J.,Ibadan.

Prayer: Lord, give my life a divine recognition.

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HEAR MY PRAYER, O LORD

RBT: GENESIS 13-17

TEXT: PSALM 5

HYMN: BH 334: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

1. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]

3. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. [Refrain]

4. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]

Golden Text: Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my king and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:1-2, NIV

In his book, reaching for the invisible God, Philip Yancey points out that when crisis comes, we have two choices: fear crisis or fear God. Believe the crisis is bigger than God or that God is bigger than the crisis.

David, the writer of this psalm, expressed with confidence his need for God’s help. Though his crisis is real, he believes that God is bigger than the crisis. His desperation to get God’s attention can be felt in the plea: “Give ears to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my king and my God”. The psalmist adored God because of His holy character, which is in contrast to people who are evil. He reverenced God through genuine worship, and then asked for God’s direction. He offered this prayer with confidence, knowing that God is faithful, merciful, and has always answered the prayers of His people.

Just like the psalmist, our attitude in the place of prayers must show that we have no other option besides Him. When we come in faith before God, showing our need of Him in life’s entire journey, and especially in times of distress, He is ever ready to hear us and listen to our plea and then show Himself mighty in our situations, no matter how dire they are. As psalmist sought God early in the morning, we must also make God priority as we seek Him first thing in the morning. God wants to be the first port of call in our lives at all times.

PERCEIVE: Putting God first in one’s life is important.

PONDER: Do you still run to other sources outside God for help?

PRACTICE: Remove distractions that block your fellowship with God.

PRAYER: O Lord, keep us alert at observing our differences and be quick at mending fences. We pray for the unction to function effectively for all staff members of NBC Headquarters Ibadan and for protection and provision for them and their families.

Dear Father, help me to deepen my fellowship with you through regular prayer.

 

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SHOW GOD’S KINDNESS

 

RBT: 1 THESSALONIANS 1-5

TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 9:1-7; 9-12

HYMN: BH 368: BRETHREN, WE HAVE COME TO WORSHIP

1. Brethren, we have met to worship
And adore the Lord our God;
Will you pray with all your power,
While we try to preach the Word?
All is vain unless the Spirit
Of the Holy One comes down;
Brethren, pray, and holy manna
Will be showered all around.

2. Brethren, see poor sinners round you
Slumb'ring on the brink of woe;
Death is coming, hell is moving,
Can you bear to let them go?
See our fathers and our mothers,
And our children sinking down;
Brethren, pray and holy manna
Will be showered all around.

3. Sisters, will you join and help us?
Moses' sister aided him;
Will you help the trembling mourners
Who are struggling hard with sin?
Tell them all about the Savior,
Tell them that He will be found;
Sisters, pray, and holy manna
Will be showered all around.

4. Let us love our God supremely,
Let us love each other, too;
Let us love and pray for sinners,
Till our God makes all things new.
Then He'll call us home to heaven,
At His table we'll sit down;
Christ will gird Himself, and serve us
With sweet manna all around.

 

Golden Text: Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness? 2 Samuel 9:3, NIV

A woman lost her job as a security guard because she was too courteous. Her employer wrote, “Due to your caring and giving nature, you are compromising your position as a security officer. Being caring and giving is not a job requirement, nor is it what you are paid to do”. Imaging getting a job where kindness is a minus rather than a plus in the qualifications! Jonathan’s faithfulness to his side of the covenant cannot go unrewarded.

When God lifted David to become king, he remembered the faithfulness of his friend, Jonathan. “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Mephibosheth, crippled in both feet, the only surviving son of Jonathan, became the beneficiary David’s kindness. Everything that belonged to the house of Saul was returned to him and he was brought to eat with King David in Jerusalem.

David knew that he got to the throne by God’s kindness. He determined to show the same kindness to any surviving relation of Jonathan. Whatever position you are today is by God’s mercy. You are to show the kindness of God to people around you. Being in a position to show kindness to people is a privilege. Never miss any opportunity to show God’s kindness to all who come your way.

WISDOM: Our world needs God’s kindness.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Do you use your position to bring benefits to people?

FOLLOW-UP ACTION: Show kindness to someone today.

PRAYER: O Lord, help me to be kind.

O Lord, I receive your grace to fulfill your purpose for me today.

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DAVID BECOMES KING

 

RBT: PHILIPPIANS 1-4

TOPIC: DAVID BECOMES KING

TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 3:1-5; 5:1-5

HYMN: BH 212: LOVE LIFTED ME

Golden Text: Elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David King over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:3, NIV

“Why can’t I have it now”? Was the question a young man asked his father, when the father told him that he has a special parcel for him but that he was not ripe enough to manage it? “Why wait till a particular time when the parcel is already with you dad”? He thought.

After six and half years of ruling over his tribe men of Judah in Hebron, the elders of Israel came over and anointed David King over all Israel. David’s installation as King over Israel was the end of about nineteen years of endurance, trials and temptations. God used the period to train his heart to be more loving and forgiving. Twice he had opportunity to kill Saul, but God prevailed in his heart and he forgave Saul. David’s three levels of endorsement before family (1 Samuel 16:13), tribe (2 Samuel 2:4), and Nation (2 Samuel 5:3) are like Jesus’ three levels of dominion. He conquered in Heaven, on earth and beneath the earth (Philippians 2:9-10).

Adversity is not your enemy, but God’s instrument to prepare you for your throne of destiny. A man is not defined by the position he occupies, but by the obstacles he overcomes to obtain the position. God has a place that He is taking you to. Be patience as you follow His step even if it is painful, difficult and unbearable. Do not be satisfied with being a local champion. Wait for God’s time and He will glorify Himself through your life.

WISDOM: God makes all things beautiful in His time.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Am I prepared for the promotion I believe God for?

FOLLOW-UP ACTION: Do all you need to be ready for God’s visitation.

PRAYER: O Lord, I receive the grace to obtain Your promises.

Father Lord, may I not be missing on Your day of visitation.

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A PLEA FOR MERCY

RBT: EPHESIANS: 4-6

BH 57: THE LORD IS MY SHEPPARD

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed.

2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
Since Thou art my guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;
No harm can befall with my Comforter near,
No harm can befall with my Comforter near.

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er;
With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head;
O what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
O what shall I ask of Thy providence more?

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God,
Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above.
I seek by the path which my forefathers trod,
Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love,
Through the land of their sojourn Thy kingdom of love.

TEXT: MATTHEW 20: 29-34

Golden Text: “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us.” Matthew 20: 30, NIV.

Sometimes, people find themselves in situations that seem to deft all solutions. At such times, some people resign to fate, others seek help where there is none and some others end their lives. But what should be the believer’s response at such times?

          Jesus Christ healed the two blind men who cried out for help in faith. They regained their sight as a result of not keeping quiet, even when people around them tried to shut them up. Their cry was a cry for mercy. Their continuous plea attracted Jesus’ attention. Jesus stopped and asked, “What do you want me to do?” The blind men replied, “We want to see.” Their request was very clear, and it attracted Jesus’ compassion. He touched them and they could see. Mercy encompasses so many things. And we all need mercy. A prayer for mercy should be uppermost in the heart of every believer. When we consider the level of corruption in the country, health challenges, unemployment, insecurity of lives and properties, natural disasters, we should be deliberate and continue to ask God for mercy. As we pray for mercy, we should not be distracted by people, especially unbelievers who think that prayer is a waste of time and efforts. They think it cannot give results. Like the blind men, we should not stop begging for mercy, until we receive it. Are there things for which you need to ask God for mercy today? Go ahead and ask in faith.

WISDOM: Prayer of faith attracts God’s mercy.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If you are to make a choice, what would you ask for?

FOLLOW-UP-ACTION: Plead for God’s mercy for your country.

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, give me a deeper revelation of Jesus the merciful God/ the Healer.

I receive fresh insight into the deeper things of God, in the name of Jesus.

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A CRY FOR JUSTICE

 

RBT: EPHESIAN 1-3

TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 18:1-8

HYMN: BH 253: HAVE FAITH IN GOD

    1. Have faith in God when your pathway is lonely.
He sees and knows all the way you have trod;
Never alone are the least of His children;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.

    2. Have faith in God when your prayers are unanswered,
Your earnest plea He will never forget;
Wait on the lord, trust His word and be patient,
Have faith in God. He'll answer yet.

    3. Have faith in God in your pain and your sorrow,
His heart is touched with your grief and despair;
Cast all your cares and your burdens upon Him,
And leave them there, oh, leave them there.

    4. Have faith in God though all else fall about you;
Have faith in God, He provides for His own:
He cannot fail though all kingdoms shall perish.
He rules. He reigns upon His throne.

Refrain:

5    5. Have faith in God, He's on His throne,
Have faith in God, He watches over His own;
He cannot fail, He must prevail,
Have faith in God, Have faith in God.

Golden Text: And there was a widow in that town that kept coming to him with the plea, “Grant me justice against my adversary”. Luke 18:3, NIV

Stanza two of B. B. McKinney’s song, “Have faith in God” readily comes to mind when one considers the importance of not giving up on God. The lyrics- Have faith in God when your prayers are answered; your earnest plea He will never forget; Wait on the Lord; trust His word and be patient. Have faith in God, He’ll answer yet. His song buttresses the fact that it is God that answers prayer and that He does so at His own time. The song also encourages one not to be tired of praying and that when God answers one’s prayer, one should still have faith in His power.

Today’s text depicts a common situation in present-day life. Many widows and helpless people are oppressed by cruel individuals. The society is filled with insensitive and wicked leaders, like the unjust judge in the parable. In contrast, God as a judge is not unrighteous; He is compassionate. The widow demonstrates an outstanding quality. She was alone in the predicament, yet undeterred. The more the judge ignored her the more she troubled him. She won through her persistence.

Christians are to make their needs to God through prayers. Although, answer to prayer may not come instantly, God will definitely answer. This is the meaning of Jesus’ idea when He said, “And shall go not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?” (Vs. 7-8). Today, take encouragement in the word of B. B. McKinney’s song. Do not give up. Your victory is sure.

WISDOM: Persistent prayer is evidence of faith.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Do I give up praying before God answers me?

FOLLOW-UP ACTION: Wait on the Lord on some issues in your life.

PRAYER: O Lord Jesus, help my unbelief!

I receive grace to overcome temptations in Jesus’ name.

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LAMENT FROM A JUST HEART

RBT: GALATIANS 4-6

TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 1:17-27

HYMN: BH 2: LOVE DIVINE

1. Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heav’n, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art.
Visit us with thy salvation;
enter ev'ry trembling heart.

2. Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
into ev’ry troubled breast.
Let us all in thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be.
End of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.

3. Come, Almighty, to deliver,
let us all thy life receive.
Suddenly return, and never,
nevermore they temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.

4. Finish, then, thy new creation;
true and spotless let us be.
Let us see thy great salvation
perfectly restored in thee.
Changed from glory into glory,
till in heav’n we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love and praise.

 Golden Text: “O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold”. 2 Samuel 1:24, NIV

In ancient times, professional mourners create an atmosphere of sorrow at funerals. Such mourners are often paid for make-belief crying, which is done to create an atmosphere of sadness. Unlike these professional mourners whose weeping has nothing to do with their emotion, David’s mourning for the death of Saul and Jonathan was real.

David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan shows how difficult it is to be separated from one’s beloved. David sang a dirge in honour of God’s anointed, Saul, who was dishonoured by the Amalekites. “The shield of the almighty is vilely cast away”. He acknowledged Saul’s achievements in Israel. “Weep over Saul who clothed you in scarlet with luxury” (vs. 24), and he was grateful to Jonathan for the special love they shared. “Your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women” (vs. 26). His lamentation was a show of sincere love at the moment of sadness. It reveals his unalloyed love for Saul. He grieved at the news of Saul’s death by fasting “until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, for the people of the Lord, because they had fallen by the sword”.

We all need sincere and true friends like David. Can you be adjudged a true friend by those you call your friend? Let your friendship with other people be one that others would love to imitate just like that of David and Jonathan. You should not wait for people to die before you express sincere gratitude and celebrate the relationship you share with them. Have you lost beloved ones and seems you are having unending pain? Ask the Holy Spirit to comfort you. Let the good moment you shared with them encourage you to move on.

WISDOM: Good relationships thrive on truth and sincerity.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Are you a true friend?

FOLLOW-UP-ACTION: Renew your relationships with your friends through visitation.

PRAYER: O Lord Jesus, help me to value my relationship with You and people.

O Lord, I covet your presence with me and my family all the days of our lives.

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MOURNING THE BELOVED

 

RBT: GALATIANS 1-3

TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 1:1-12

HYMN: BH 372: GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN

1 God be with you till we meet again,
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you,
God be with you till we meet again.

Refrain
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.

2 God be with you till we meet again,
’Neath His wings protecting hide you,
Daily manna still divide you,
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

3 God be with you till we meet again,
When life’s perils thick confound you,
Put His arms unfailing round you,
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

4 God be with you till we meet again,
Keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
Smite death’s threatening wave before you,
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

Golden Text: They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan. 2 Samuel 1:12, NIV

Although death is inevitable to all humankind, the thought of losing a beloved person could be painful. Many people express sadness at the death of their beloved ones through crying, wearing of sackcloth, and singing of dirge and so on. However, psychologists say that mourning could be therapeutic to those who grieve for their dead, but should be done with caution.

The young man who claimed to have killed Saul described the fierceness of the battle between the Israelites and the Amalekites. He narrated how the Israelites fled before the Amalekites while many soldiers died including Saul and Jonathan. Having explained falsely how Saul died (1 Samuel 31:4), David and all the soldiers with him tore their cloths, cried and fasted to mourn Saul, Jonathan, Israel’s army and their country. They grieved over them because they died in the battle. David considered the death of the two of them a great loss and dishonour to Israel.

It is not wrong to mourn the death, especially one’s beloved. But in mourning, one should be cautioned. As believers, we should not mourn the death of other believers like unbelievers who have no hope. Everyone who dies in Christ has the hope of resurrection. Rejoicing over the death of wicked people should not be the attitude of true believers. We should rather mourn that such a person does not have a hope of resurrection.

WISDOM: The memory of the dead in Christ is blessed.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Do you have an unconditional love for people?

FOLLOW-UP ACTION: Pray for your family members who are yet to know Christ.

PRAYER: O Lord, grant me and my beloved long life. May nothing cut our days short?

O Lord, deliver me from the hands of the wicked in Jesus’ name.

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BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE

RBT: 2 CORITHIANS 10-13

TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 5:1-3; 12-13; 28:1-2

HYMN; BH 260: Trust and Obey

1. When we walk with the lord
In the light of His word
what a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

 

Chorus: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way,
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey.

 

2. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

Chorus: Trust and…

 

3. But we never can prove
The delight of His love
Until all on the alter we lay;
For the favour He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.

 

Chorus: Trust and…

 

4. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear only trust an obey.

 

Chorus: Trust and…

GOLDEN TEXT: Observe the LORD’s command and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good. Deuteronomy 10 verse 13, NIV

Some people view obedience to God as losing one’s will or self-esteem. They choose when to obey God while they do what appeals to their imagination at other times. To them, obedience is not a virtue they can cultivate at all times because they are not sure if it is rewarding.

          In today’s texts, Moses recounted how God made a covenant with the Israelites on Mount Horeb. However, the covenant He made with them is attached to a condition - obedience. God’s requirements for blessing the Israelites include fearing Him, walking in obedience to His laws, loving Him, serving the Lord with all their heart and soul, and yielding to God’s commands and decrees which is for their own good. Moses emphasized that the Israelites should obey the Lord totally. He said, “It you fully obey the Lord and carefully follow all his commands” God would set the high above all the nations of the Earth. He emphasized that by obeying God, they will not miss any blessing of God.

          Obedience is the key to unlock the blessing. Access to God’s blessings is hinged on obedience to Him. But do we fully obey him to gain access to His blessings? What God requires of you is a relationship premised on willing obedience not a forced compliance. Your obedience to God should be loving and spontaneous. God’s relationship with us is on two factors: Obedience on our part and blessing on God’s account. We may not access God’s blessing until we learn to fully obey God in all things.

WISDOM: Complete obedience is God’s requirement for blessing us.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Do you obey God totally?

FOLLOW-UP-ACTION: Be decisive to obey God’s word totally.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to obey you in all things.

I choose to obey you in all my endeavors today and always, in Jesus’ name.

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