RCCG Glory Chapel Youth Church

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15/05/2026

*Working Out Your Salvation.*

We don't have to work for salvation; rather, we rely on the Holy Spirit to change us from within.

Philippians 2:12-13 :
12. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

13. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

In today’s passage, what does it mean to “work out your salvation”? Many people mistakenly think Paul was telling us to work for our salvation. But the apostle was saying something completely different that your salvation experience isn’t the end of your spiritual journey. It’s the beginning.

Once you have trusted Jesus as Savior, you can start living out what He’s given you His abundant life. If you’ve given your heart to Him, the Holy Spirit now indwells you forever. It is God’s Spirit working in and through you that provides the power to lean into the fullness of your salvation.

As your faith and relationship with the Lord develop, you’ll begin to notice Him moving in your life. Then, when you share your faith and blessings with others, it will become evident that God is working through you in new ways. Keep following Him, and the seeds He has planted within you will start to flourish (Isa. 55:10-11). So “work out your salvation” means reverently acting on the basis of what God has already given you—and allowing the life of Christ within you to come into full flower.

Your salvation should become an expression of Jesus’ life wherever you are. As you work it out, God’s Spirit will energize you to make a difference and impact others in countless ways. Shalom !!!.

13/05/2026

*Responding to Mistreatment.*

Don't be discouraged if persecution comes—God blesses those who suffer for the sake of righteousness.

1 Peter 3:13-18 :
13. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

14. But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

15. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

16. Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

17. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

18. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Hardship has been a common experience in Christianity ever since the apostles first proclaimed the message of salvation. And though we may never face things like imprisonment or death for our beliefs, we’ve probably all felt the sting of rejection or ridicule.

Peter wrote to a group of believers who were treated harshly because of their faith. His goal was to offer encouragement and a reminder to follow Jesus’ example: Our sinless Lord, who died on the cross to bring us to God, was openly mocked but never responded with anger. Instead, He patiently suffered in full submission to His Father, “entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet. 2:21-23).

Without this perspective, we could quickly descend into self-pity or angry resentment when we’re mistreated. But Peter reminds us that we are blessed when we suffer for the sake of righteousness. Not only will we receive a reward in heaven (Matt. 5:11-12), but we may also have an opportunity to be a witness for Christ.

A wise response to ill-treatment flows from an understanding of God’s ways. We can trust our heavenly Father, knowing that He can work every situation for our good and His glory. Shalom !!!.

12/05/2026

*Unshakeable Faith.*

Because Daniel and his friends knew and trusted God, they courageously responded to difficulty with faith.

Daniel 1:1-20 :

Daniel’s faith was unwavering. His trust in the Lord sustained him when he was taken into captivity and sent to a foreign country. It also strengthened and encouraged him as he served under kings and faced many daunting challenges.

Knowing God and trusting Him are the two key elements of faith. Daniel learned about the Lord from a young age. While he was in captivity, his words and actions demonstrated that he knew the Scriptures and wanted to obey God. When offered a meal that was incompatible with Jewish dietary laws, he took a risk by requesting other food. In verse 9 of today’s passage, we see that God caused the official to show him favor. Like Daniel, we are to spend our lives learning and carrying out what pleases our heavenly Father (Col. 1:10).

Daniel knew what the Scriptures said, but he also trusted the Lord to do as He had promised. Every time Daniel took a stand for godliness, he was demonstrating his confidence in God. His friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego had unshakeable faith as well. They did not know if God would rescue them from the fiery furnace, but they believed He could (Dan. 3:16-18).

Do you want to have a deeper faith in God? Ask for His help to trust Him the way Daniel did. Shalom !!!.

11/05/2026

*How to Have an Abundant Life.*

True fulfillment comes when we seek God above everything else.

Psalm 16:11 : Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

In public, most people seem happy. But beneath the surface, some likely feel empty. In fact, it’s possible to be in a large crowd and yet feel alone.

There’s a reason why this can occur: Man was created with a yearning that only God is able to satisfy. Individuals cannot be fulfilled until they experience His transforming and unconditional love. Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). In other words, the Lord wants us to feel complete, which can happen only through a relationship with Him.

However, even a person who is saved can feel empty. At times this results from disobedience: A detour in one’s walk with the Lord can become a way of life, depriving a believer of deep satisfaction. It’s also possible for Christians to live according to God’s Word without fully surrendering to the Father. For example, many believers still try to fill their own void with achievements, wealth, or relationships. When such aspirations are given higher priority than the Lord, they can lead to a sense of dissatisfaction. An abundant life is possible only when we seek God above all else. Pray for His guidance as you search your heart. Confess any sin and ask God to fill your life as only He can do. Shalom!!!

11/05/2026

*From Emptiness to Fulfillment.*

Jesus can satisfy the yearnings of your heart.

John 4:3-29 :

As we saw yesterday, many people experience feelings of emptiness. How can we prevent this from happening? The account of the Samaritan woman in John 4 is a wonderful place to start. Through the story, we learn that ...

Filling our emptiness is important to the Lord. In the first century, Jewish people bypassed Samaria because of their hatred for its inhabitants. Yet Jesus chose to travel there because He knew a hurting woman was ready to hear about the Father’s love.

Our attempts at happiness often fall short. The woman at the well had been wed five times, but her marriages hadn’t provided what she truly needed.

God knows our pain. When the woman said she didn’t have a husband, Jesus revealed that He already knew. By demonstrating His awareness of both her hurt and her longing, He helped the woman recognize her greater need: a Savior.

Jesus can satisfy our yearnings. Jesus revealed the way to experience a full life: “Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (vv. 13-14).

Do you ever feel like the Samaritan woman tossed aside and craving love and fulfillment? Surrender to your loving heavenly Father, and life as you know it will change for the better. Shalom !!!.

10/05/2026

*God’s Plans Will Prevail.*

Rebellion against God produces heartache.

Jonah 1:1-17 :

Jonah fled toward Tarshish to escape God’s plan. Perhaps the prophet thought that ignoring a divine command would cause the Lord to withdraw or change it. Instead, God dramatically intervened in Jonah’s life until he submitted.

Jonah believed he had good reason to be reluctant. The Ninevites were a brutal civilization determined to conquer Israel. So walking across the city while crying, “Nineveh will be overthrown” was a frightening thought. And, as the prophet later revealed, he worried that God would spare the city if the people repented (Jonah 4:2). Jonah wanted them destroyed for what they had done to his people. His reasons for fleeing seemed right in his own eyes. But God was not deterred.

There’s no justification for rebellion. God desires our obedience. He has reasons for asking us to take a specific action, and His purposes are always good.

The Lord doesn’t change His plan to suit our purpose. Rather, He’ll use events, people, circumstances, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit to move us into the center of His will. For your own benefit, go willingly. You may not particularly like the task God assigns, but if He wants it done, then trust that it must be worthwhile. Shalom !!!.