04-23-2020, 10:30 AM
RESTORATION TODAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 , 2020.
TOPIC: *BUILDING A STRONG HOME [2]*
"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." Psalms 121:1-2 .
*MESSAGE*
*These Two Verses Convey Two Crucial Points. We Considered That The First Yersterday, Let Us Look AT The Second Today.*
*2. The Lord Himself Must Be The Centre Of Our Life And Work. (verse 2).*
This second verse talks about making a living-working long and hard hours. The point the psalmist is making here is that long, hard hours by themselves will never result in a godly, happy home-only "painful labours." And please note that if the Lord is first in our lives, he will reward us even in our sleep. A godly life includes times of rest and relaxation.
There is an ancient Greek proverb that says "You will break the bow if you keep it always bent." Think about that. Are you a parent who has become too busy, and always too stressed out? God says He will reward you even in your sleep! Though you may feel too involved and could hardly find time to step back and rest, it is better you do so.
On the other hand, if the Lord is not the very centre of your life, all the labour of a lifetime cannot serve as a substitute for Him. Long hours and painful labours, rising early and going to bed late can never replace your allegiance to the Lord and His presence in your home. Money cannot replace Christ!
So the fundamental instruction on building a happy home is this: Christ must be first. You must be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and you must marry one who is a believer if you wish to establish your home with full strength and stability. Then, obedience to the commands and principles of Scripture must inform your choices if you hope to build a strong family.
*ACTION POINT*
Are you working so hard that you hardly have time to rest? Accept God's invitation to rest; place Him at the centre of your life, and see things turn around for good.
*SCRIPTURES*
Matthew 11:28-29; Psalm 127:1-5.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for the gift of work;
2. Lord, help me to find the balance between hard work and rest in the name of Jesus;
3. I rebuke the spirit of laziness and poverty from my family in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num. 3 , PS.148-150, Mark 14:27-52 .
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 , 2020.
TOPIC: *BUILDING A STRONG HOME [2]*
"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." Psalms 121:1-2 .
*MESSAGE*
*These Two Verses Convey Two Crucial Points. We Considered That The First Yersterday, Let Us Look AT The Second Today.*
*2. The Lord Himself Must Be The Centre Of Our Life And Work. (verse 2).*
This second verse talks about making a living-working long and hard hours. The point the psalmist is making here is that long, hard hours by themselves will never result in a godly, happy home-only "painful labours." And please note that if the Lord is first in our lives, he will reward us even in our sleep. A godly life includes times of rest and relaxation.
There is an ancient Greek proverb that says "You will break the bow if you keep it always bent." Think about that. Are you a parent who has become too busy, and always too stressed out? God says He will reward you even in your sleep! Though you may feel too involved and could hardly find time to step back and rest, it is better you do so.
On the other hand, if the Lord is not the very centre of your life, all the labour of a lifetime cannot serve as a substitute for Him. Long hours and painful labours, rising early and going to bed late can never replace your allegiance to the Lord and His presence in your home. Money cannot replace Christ!
So the fundamental instruction on building a happy home is this: Christ must be first. You must be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and you must marry one who is a believer if you wish to establish your home with full strength and stability. Then, obedience to the commands and principles of Scripture must inform your choices if you hope to build a strong family.
*ACTION POINT*
Are you working so hard that you hardly have time to rest? Accept God's invitation to rest; place Him at the centre of your life, and see things turn around for good.
*SCRIPTURES*
Matthew 11:28-29; Psalm 127:1-5.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for the gift of work;
2. Lord, help me to find the balance between hard work and rest in the name of Jesus;
3. I rebuke the spirit of laziness and poverty from my family in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num. 3 , PS.148-150, Mark 14:27-52 .