RESTORATION TODAY
SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.
THEME: THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort?. 2 Corinthians 1: 3.
An affliction is a crushing pressure that threatens us with destruction. Our health, peace of mind, or relationships could be in danger from the hardship.
We know that God will comfort us in our affliction, but will He be there if we bring the affliction upon ourselves by sinning The Lord does not condemn us for sin He has forgotten it (Hebrews 8: 12). What remains are the consequences of our wrong actions. If we turn to God, He will soothe our soul and guide us safely through the pain.
Remember the woman dragged before Jesus by the Pharisees. She had been caught in adultery, which was a clear violation of the Law. The religious leaders were prepared to stone the transgressor to death, but Jesus spoke to her with compassion. Although He in no way condoned her sin, He did recognize that she was already facing consequences for her unwise choices. He forgave her, saying, Go. From now on sin no more (John 8: 11).
Nothing we do can separate us from the love of God. One way He expresses that love is through the promise of comfort when we hurt, even when the pain is self-inflicted. We can either allow shame to chase us away from the Fathers loving arms, convinced He would not give encouragement to one who disobeyed. Or we can believe Scripture, which says He is ?the Father of mercies and God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1: 3).
ACTION POINT:
When we turn to God, even self-inflicted pain becomes bearable and serves to make our faith stronger.
SCRIPTURE:
John 8: 1 11.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Oh Lord, have mercy upon me for my sins in the name of Jesus.
2. God, let me feel Your comfort today in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Genesis 10: 1 11: 26
Job 13 & 14
Matthew 6: 19 ? 7: 6.
SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.
THEME: THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort?. 2 Corinthians 1: 3.
An affliction is a crushing pressure that threatens us with destruction. Our health, peace of mind, or relationships could be in danger from the hardship.
We know that God will comfort us in our affliction, but will He be there if we bring the affliction upon ourselves by sinning The Lord does not condemn us for sin He has forgotten it (Hebrews 8: 12). What remains are the consequences of our wrong actions. If we turn to God, He will soothe our soul and guide us safely through the pain.
Remember the woman dragged before Jesus by the Pharisees. She had been caught in adultery, which was a clear violation of the Law. The religious leaders were prepared to stone the transgressor to death, but Jesus spoke to her with compassion. Although He in no way condoned her sin, He did recognize that she was already facing consequences for her unwise choices. He forgave her, saying, Go. From now on sin no more (John 8: 11).
Nothing we do can separate us from the love of God. One way He expresses that love is through the promise of comfort when we hurt, even when the pain is self-inflicted. We can either allow shame to chase us away from the Fathers loving arms, convinced He would not give encouragement to one who disobeyed. Or we can believe Scripture, which says He is ?the Father of mercies and God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1: 3).
ACTION POINT:
When we turn to God, even self-inflicted pain becomes bearable and serves to make our faith stronger.
SCRIPTURE:
John 8: 1 11.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Oh Lord, have mercy upon me for my sins in the name of Jesus.
2. God, let me feel Your comfort today in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Genesis 10: 1 11: 26
Job 13 & 14
Matthew 6: 19 ? 7: 6.
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