JAN 19

1 John 5:9-13
Memorise 1 John 5:13
“Believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life.”

We all know that the Bible is a book unlike any other. It gives us knowledge beyond what any human book gives to us. It is the absolutely truthful witness of God that is far greater than any witness of man. It reveals to us who God is and what sinners must do to reconcile themselves to a holy God. We are to know that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has come and laid down His life for us. He was the propitiation (to win, regain the favour of God) for our sins. This is the knowledge that the Bible gives us and we are to act in the light of this knowledge. Yes, you must believe on Him and then you shall have eternal life, for this is the promise of God.

But you do not stop there. The Bible provides you with the knowledge and resources to nourish your soul everyday as you read it. Like a tree that has been planted, you do not leave it unattended. You need to water it and prune it for further growth. Likewise, you need to be fed by the Word of God. You read it daily and meditate upon it. You study it. This is the food for your soul. An ever-increasing knowledge of God’s Word will enrich and delight your soul. It is an infinite source of learning that will never be exhausted. Therefore, a lifetime of learning is not sufficient for us to learn all the glories of God and His kingdom.

Dearest teen, how is your spiritual life? First, do you take heed to what is being taught in class in Teens Sunday School? Do you seriously search the Scriptures? Many people pride themselves on having all kinds of knowledge of the world. But the best knowledge is the knowledge of God’s holy will – and what He would have you to do as His child. Do you do what you can to increase in the knowledge of spiritual things? Remember there is a library of good Christian literature in the church library and in the bookroom for you to explore. What effort are you putting in to seek the kingdom of God? If we liken the Word of God to great treasure, what are you waiting for?

Thought: The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Prayer: Lord, may I love Your Word: reading, studying and meditating upon it. And in it, may I find Your revealed will for myself and mankind and may I share its good news with others.