MEMORISE: Be ye followers of me, even as l also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1
BIBLE READING: 1 Timothy 1:18-19
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
MESSAGE:
Someone once said that when a person is young, God wants him or her to be zealous, but as the person grows older, He requires him or her to be wise. Today, I see that many young people boast about their oratory skills, anointing, and service to God. However, their lives do not reflect God’s wisdom and the fruit of the Spirit.
Timothy was a youth who was deeply committed to God and his calling as a pastor and church leader. Despite his zealousness and commitment, he also turned to Apostle Paul for mentorship and encouragement. Paul encouraged Timothy to turn to the Lord in prayer to overcome the numerous challenges and uncertainties that came with his calling. Subsequently, Timothy turned to prayer as a source of guidance, encouragement, and empowerment; he did not rely on his own abilities.
My dear child, if you are a leader of a group in your church, school, community, et cetera, you must seek divine assistance from God in fulfilling your responsibilities. You must also seek counsel regularly from a godly mentor so you can navigate the challenges of leadership successfully. A proverb says, “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown”; however, when God breathes on your leadership skills, you will enjoy ease all through your tenure.
ACTION POINT:
Getting mentorship and seeking guidance from God are very important in leadership.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Lamentations 1:1-2:22 Philemon 1:1-25