2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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FOLLOWING THE LORD TO SURE VICTORY
DECEMBER 22
Judges 7:19-25
FOLLOWING THE LORD TO SURE VICTORY
Gideon and his men quietly crept towards the enemies’ camp. They surrounded the valley where the enemies were sleeping. Closely following Gideon’s instructions and actions, they blasted their trumpets at the foes. Then they broke their water jars, making even more noise. Finally, holding their torches high, they shouted, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!"
The dark, quiet night was suddenly invaded by bright lights and loud noises and shouts! The enemies were rudely woken up. Taken by surprise, they were clueless and scrambled in all directions and fled in great fear, leaving their weapons behind. They could not put up any fight even though they far outnumbered the Israelites. Instead of being armed to fight, they were seized with fright! Men from other tribes of Israel then joined in to chase after the enemies and succeeded in killing them and their leaders.
Do you know Christians are continuously at war? Yes it is spiritual warfare and our leader is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ! Just as how the men followed Gideon closely, Christians ought to follow Christ too.
Following Christ can be a lonely road, especially when you’re the only Christian at home. Sometimes, the other members in your family may call themselves Christians but they do not actually live by the teachings of the Bible. In fact they are selfish and act holy only on Sundays or when others could see them. In other words, they do not follow Christ. What do you do then? Follow their ways, or continue to follow Christ? Christian, be sure you know the answer!
Read the words and see how times "follow" appears.
Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go,
Where the flowers are blooming and the sweet waters flow;
Ev’rywhere He leads me I would follow, follow on,
Walking in His footsteps till the crown be won.
Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!
Anywhere, ev’rywhere, I would follow on!
Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!
Ev’rywhere He leads me I would follow on!
(William O. Cushing)
Thought: Do I do as the Bible teaches? DoI follow Christ?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to follow Jesus all the way. It is often difficult, but heavenly Father, help me to keep on believing and praying for strength to do what is right. In His precious name, I pray. Amen.
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Judges 7:19-25
FOLLOWING THE LORD TO SURE VICTORY
Gideon and his men quietly crept towards the enemies’ camp. They surrounded the valley where the enemies were sleeping. Closely following Gideon’s instructions and actions, they blasted their trumpets at the foes. Then they broke their water jars, making even more noise. Finally, holding their torches high, they shouted, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!"
The dark, quiet night was suddenly invaded by bright lights and loud noises and shouts! The enemies were rudely woken up. Taken by surprise, they were clueless and scrambled in all directions and fled in great fear, leaving their weapons behind. They could not put up any fight even though they far outnumbered the Israelites. Instead of being armed to fight, they were seized with fright! Men from other tribes of Israel then joined in to chase after the enemies and succeeded in killing them and their leaders.
Do you know Christians are continuously at war? Yes it is spiritual warfare and our leader is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ! Just as how the men followed Gideon closely, Christians ought to follow Christ too.
Following Christ can be a lonely road, especially when you’re the only Christian at home. Sometimes, the other members in your family may call themselves Christians but they do not actually live by the teachings of the Bible. In fact they are selfish and act holy only on Sundays or when others could see them. In other words, they do not follow Christ. What do you do then? Follow their ways, or continue to follow Christ? Christian, be sure you know the answer!
Read the words and see how times "follow" appears.
Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go,
Where the flowers are blooming and the sweet waters flow;
Ev’rywhere He leads me I would follow, follow on,
Walking in His footsteps till the crown be won.
Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!
Anywhere, ev’rywhere, I would follow on!
Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!
Ev’rywhere He leads me I would follow on!
(William O. Cushing)
Thought: Do I do as the Bible teaches? DoI follow Christ?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to follow Jesus all the way. It is often difficult, but heavenly Father, help me to keep on believing and praying for strength to do what is right. In His precious name, I pray. Amen.
Posted in Junior