MEMORISE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
BIBLE READING: Isaiah 55:6-7
6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
MESSAGE:
Today’s memory verse illustrates God’s willingness to forgive anyone who is truly repentant and humble. The act of repentance is carried out by a fellow who recognises that he or she has not done the right things. The Bible says that anyone who knows what is right and doesn’t do it is guilty of sin (James 4:17).
As a teenager, whenever you notice that you are becoming uninterested in godly things, then you need to change and repent immediately. Also, when you begin to prefer other activities to attending church services, reading your Bible, or praying, it is an indication that you need to repent.
My dear child, I admonish you today to sit still for a moment and ask yourself these questions: Am I in need of a change? Am I still shining my light brightly for Jesus everywhere I go and in all I do? If your heart has gone cold and you have not been shining brightly for Jesus, go on your knees and ask God to rekindle His fire in you. I pray that you will continually shine your light for all to see, in Jesus’ name.
Quiz: List two characters in the Bible who genuinely turned to God for repentance after falling into sin.
ACTION POINT:
Write down any spiritual activities that you are currently struggling with or you can improve on, and list practical things you can do to get better at them.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 6:1-26; Joshua 21-22