03-30-2020, 09:26 AM
RESTORATION TODAY
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020.
TOPIC: *STANDING FIRM*
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." 1 Corinthians 10:12.
*MESSAGE*
Man was created by God with the primary purpose of being in fellowship with God. This was the reason why God sent Jesus Christ to come to earth to put back in order the relationship between God and man which Satan distorted. By God's grace, man was put back on a right standing with God.
Our text today comes as a warning to any regenerated man so that he should guard against slipping off the grip of God's grace. To withstand the pressure of life, we must be able to stand up against the forces that are against us. The devil can attack us both in good times and bad times. Nebuchadnezzar's season of plenty, for example, produced a negative consequence in his life (Daniel 4:28-33). Joseph's suffering on the other hand produced a positive effect on his life (Genesis 41:41-44). So we must ensure we are holding on to God at all times.
Satan is always trying to make sure believers fall from the grace of God. This is why he brings distractions and temptations in diverse ways. He causes hardship, sickness, neglect, loss of loved ones, etc. So as to maim a believer's faith. This is the reason Jesus warned and encouraged the disciples that temptations, persecution, and hatred would come but they should be of good courage, because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).
The God that called us into fellowship with Him is always faithful. He is always there with us at any condition we find ourselves. We should look unto Jesus as the Author and finisher of our faith, for when we are faced with things that should make us fall, He Who we are focussing on will keep us from falling (Jude 24).
*ACTION POINT*
Watchout for these factors that can bring about a fall: pride, one's spouse, disobedience to the Word of God, and lack of patience.
*SCRIPTURES*
Jude 1:24; John 16:33; Daniel 4:28-33, Genesis 41:41-44; 1 Corinthians 10:13.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, teach me to depend on you in times of temptation.
2. Lord, help me to be the hearer and the doer of thy word.
3. Lord, give me the strength and courage to withstand the pressures of the season of life in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Leviticus 6:8-7.10; Psalm 106; Mark 1:1-20.
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020.
TOPIC: *STANDING FIRM*
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." 1 Corinthians 10:12.
*MESSAGE*
Man was created by God with the primary purpose of being in fellowship with God. This was the reason why God sent Jesus Christ to come to earth to put back in order the relationship between God and man which Satan distorted. By God's grace, man was put back on a right standing with God.
Our text today comes as a warning to any regenerated man so that he should guard against slipping off the grip of God's grace. To withstand the pressure of life, we must be able to stand up against the forces that are against us. The devil can attack us both in good times and bad times. Nebuchadnezzar's season of plenty, for example, produced a negative consequence in his life (Daniel 4:28-33). Joseph's suffering on the other hand produced a positive effect on his life (Genesis 41:41-44). So we must ensure we are holding on to God at all times.
Satan is always trying to make sure believers fall from the grace of God. This is why he brings distractions and temptations in diverse ways. He causes hardship, sickness, neglect, loss of loved ones, etc. So as to maim a believer's faith. This is the reason Jesus warned and encouraged the disciples that temptations, persecution, and hatred would come but they should be of good courage, because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).
The God that called us into fellowship with Him is always faithful. He is always there with us at any condition we find ourselves. We should look unto Jesus as the Author and finisher of our faith, for when we are faced with things that should make us fall, He Who we are focussing on will keep us from falling (Jude 24).
*ACTION POINT*
Watchout for these factors that can bring about a fall: pride, one's spouse, disobedience to the Word of God, and lack of patience.
*SCRIPTURES*
Jude 1:24; John 16:33; Daniel 4:28-33, Genesis 41:41-44; 1 Corinthians 10:13.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord Jesus, teach me to depend on you in times of temptation.
2. Lord, help me to be the hearer and the doer of thy word.
3. Lord, give me the strength and courage to withstand the pressures of the season of life in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Leviticus 6:8-7.10; Psalm 106; Mark 1:1-20.