RESTORATION TODAY
TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.
THEME: BE PATIENT [2].
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see the man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him?. Acts 25: 24 ? 25.
Paul demonstrated the power of patience when he was brought to trial before Festus. Instead of letting his accusers? false claims interfere with his peace, the apostle patiently went through the legal process while remaining faithful to the Lord.
He refrained from attacking the opposition. His patience caused him to find favour with the governor and earned him a hearing for the gospel (Acts 25: 24 - 25). Because our flesh is inclined towards impatience, we need to seek God during difficult situations. We can ask God to take control over our?
THOUGHTS. It is important that we shift our attention away from the circumstance and onto the Lord. His Spirit will help us gain the right perspective.
EMOTIONS. When the Holy Spirit oversees our feelings and reactions, we will find ourselves becoming calmer. Then He will empower us to respond in a godly manner.
SPEECH. Asking God to help us have self-control over our tongue is essential. A timely word can defuse a situation; speaking defensively or shouting angrily at the other person can inflame it (Proverbs 15: 18).
Despite the injustice of Paul's situation, he held his ground and was not provoked. We can learn to do the same.
ACTION POINTS
Imagine what God will do through you as you grow in the virtue of patience.
SCRIPTURE:
Acts 25: 1 16.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, take over my thoughts in the name of Jesus.
2. Lord, take over my emotions in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, take over my speech in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Exodus 19
Psalm 58 & 59
Acts 10: 24 - 48.
TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.
THEME: BE PATIENT [2].
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see the man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him?. Acts 25: 24 ? 25.
Paul demonstrated the power of patience when he was brought to trial before Festus. Instead of letting his accusers? false claims interfere with his peace, the apostle patiently went through the legal process while remaining faithful to the Lord.
He refrained from attacking the opposition. His patience caused him to find favour with the governor and earned him a hearing for the gospel (Acts 25: 24 - 25). Because our flesh is inclined towards impatience, we need to seek God during difficult situations. We can ask God to take control over our?
THOUGHTS. It is important that we shift our attention away from the circumstance and onto the Lord. His Spirit will help us gain the right perspective.
EMOTIONS. When the Holy Spirit oversees our feelings and reactions, we will find ourselves becoming calmer. Then He will empower us to respond in a godly manner.
SPEECH. Asking God to help us have self-control over our tongue is essential. A timely word can defuse a situation; speaking defensively or shouting angrily at the other person can inflame it (Proverbs 15: 18).
Despite the injustice of Paul's situation, he held his ground and was not provoked. We can learn to do the same.
ACTION POINTS
Imagine what God will do through you as you grow in the virtue of patience.
SCRIPTURE:
Acts 25: 1 16.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, take over my thoughts in the name of Jesus.
2. Lord, take over my emotions in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, take over my speech in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Exodus 19
Psalm 58 & 59
Acts 10: 24 - 48.
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