Memorise:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
Read: 1 Kings 19:1-6
19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
19:2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to
morrow about this time.
19:3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth
to Judah, and left his servant there.
19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he
might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.
19:5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto
him, Arise and eat.
19:6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.
MESSAGE
Based on human experience, life is generally believed to be hard, laborious, burdensome, and full of sorrow.
A combination of several factors
may be responsible for the dilemma faced by human beings.
First among these factors is
recorded in Revelation 12:12:
"...Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath..."
And 1 Peter 5:8 followed up by saying
"...your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Furthermore, Genesis 3:17 says,
"...Cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrowshalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;" The implication of these passages on unregenerate
human beings is so great that Job 14:1 had to say,
"Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble."
When a higher authority such as marriage, parenthood, civil or spiritual leadership is added to
the ordinary troubles of life, the result is better imagined than experienced.
For the above reasons, every human being needs divine encouragement
and support daily.
In the Name that is above all
other names, beginning from today, you will receive divine support and encouragement to carry
on in life in Jesus' name.
Indeed, God promises continual support for his people, particularly when they become weary,
depressed or disillusioned.
Several passages of the
Bible affirmed God's encouragement for His children. Moses, Joshua, Abraham, David, kings and prophets of Israel, our fathers and mothers of faith were not abandoned at critical moments in
their lives. God was always there to give therequired support and encouragement when it mattered most.
This could be seen clearly in God's
pronouncement in Isaiah 41:10 thatsays,
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not
dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
However, Bible records show that we have a responsibility to carry out in order to merit God's encouragement.
You must first be born again and
make meditation on the Word of God a habit (Joshua 1:8-9).
Then you must invite the Holy
Spirit who is the counsellor, into your life.
Thereafter, you will begin to experience God's encouragement.
Isaiah 40:30-31, says that God's
encouragement brings renewed strength and an ability to do exploit.
This is the secret of my success as the General overseer of the RCCG.
I enjoy tremendous support and encouragement from the Almighty God always.
It is only by His support and encouragement that any man can
succeed.
Prayer point:
Father, please encourage and support me so that I may fulfill my destiny in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Jeremiah 33:14-35:19
Psalms 55:1-15
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
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