17/06/2020
*THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST๐ฅ๐ฅ*
*YOUTH MINISTRY*
*STREAMS OF LIVING WATER*
*(A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)*
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*_WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020_*
_TODAY'S TOPIC_
*BUILDING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION - BE A WISE BUILDER*
_SCRIPTURE READING:_
Matthew 7: 24- 25
James 1: 22
*_Exposition_*
Before a Christian starts building on the solid foundation after gathering enough materials which is the word of God, he or she has to make sure he or she is building as a wise builder. Lots of building materials could be wasted and yet not achieve success if we don't build wisely. Also, failure to build wisely could result in the absolute collapse of the entire building at the strike of a storm. Jesus clearly taught us how to build wisely without any ambiguity. Gathering materials is not equal to building. After reading, studying, meditating and listening to the word of God, Jesus taught that we only become wise builders when we put the word of God to work as James admonished. The moment we become doers of what we have learnt from the Word of God, then it means we are building wisely. This means that any word of God we put to work builds us in such a way that no flood or winds (the gates of Hell) can put us down.
Knowing the stand of the word of God yet involving yourself in corrupt practices, walking in hatred, lying, cheating, slandering, etc means you are not building wisely. We can put up a strong building simply by being doers of the word of God. Decide to start today. Regardless of the consequences, be a word practitioner. It won't be easy because you will face lots of hard times practicing the word of God but at the end you will have a very strong building that no storm can collapse. I think this is what made Jesus a success on earth. We can do it. You can be a wise builder. Let's do it.
*Prayer Guide:*๐๐
Father I ask that You grant me new grace to be a word practioner in Jesus' name. Amen.
*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE WEEK*
*1 Cor. 3: 11* For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have - Jesus Christ."
*Bible Reading Plan for Today*
Psalm 79 to 84
*_HAVE A BLISSFUL DAY_*๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
*_ยฉ๏ธCOP DEVOTIONAL GROUP_*