Colossians 1:28

OBSERVATION
It is the mandate of each and every Christian to Go and Make Disciples wherever he may be. Paul speaks of this mandate despite his illness and sufferings whose goal is that the Good News is spread and every man who has ears may hear.

APPLICATION
Share the Gospel at least once each week or even daily.

PRAYER
Lord, I pray that I can spread your news wherever I am, Lord. I pray that the fear of rejection does not overwhelm me or the fear of shame. Guide me in what to say and what not to say and be an example to other followers as I follow others miniaters of Your Church and Your Son. AMEN.

John 14:23

OBSERVATION
Professing our love for Christ is not only through words but also through our actions and more importantly our thoughts. It is through this, we experience God's love for us and grants us eternity woth Him.

APPLICATION
To observe all of my thoughts and actions and that everything is in accordance with His will for me on earth by studying His word.

PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the love you have shown us through Your Son. I pray Lors that I keep on to your ways guided by the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2 Timothy 1:13-14

OBSERVATION:
This verse is from Paul speaking to Timothy. The apostle admonishes Timothy   to be sure of his words when speaking to men especially when that of sharing the gospel with the Holy Spirit. It speaks of being confident in God so that others may see it. It speaks of not using words that may sow confusion and give clear meaning.

APPLICATION:
To speak in words that are not deceitful. Speaking only with clear meaning and intent.

PRAYER:
Father, thank you for the dwelling in us through the Holy Spirit. Grant us the confidence in sharing Your good news to all mean. Allow us to speak clearly and confidently to all that hears. Amen.

Psalm 119:64

OBSERVATION:
The verse is part of a section of a much longer Psalm. The section speaks of following the precepts of the Lord despite being assaulted/shown evil. It speaks of staying the path set by the Lord and that the Lord will not relinquish His promises. It ends with the verse above saying despite the evils there are kindnesses in the world that the Lord provides them.

APPLICATION:
Continue to pursue God as when the Isrealites lived even though being bitten by snakes as in the story of Genesis.

PRAYER:
Lord, continue to teach me your ways despite the evils of others and even of my own heart. I know that if I persist in looking to You alone, I will be free. Amen

Proverbs 22:6

OBSERVATION:
The future of a child is developed early. Develop a child to love God early and he will be able to love God later on. Failure to do this would come at a later time.

APPLICATION:
Set an example to young kids to have faith in God and follow His ways by reading, obeying and teaching His word.

PRAYER:
Lord, make me a vessel to teach kids to Love you more. Amen.

Psalm 95:6-7

OBSERVATION:
Oftentimes despite daily wonder that is our life, we fail to see the miracles that happen day to day. We attribute it to chance but not to God. The psalm from which this verse is taken speaks of the God's wonderful work that is us and the eartg we live in. The verse speaks of the need to worship God and his greatness.

APPLICATION:
Thank God daily for the life, day and deeds we gives us daily.

PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for the gift of life that ypu have given me through Your Son. Thank you for the earth in which your might is displayed from the atoms to the stars. Thank you for the Great Love you have shown me despite my frailties. AMEN

Ephesian 2:19

OBSERVATION:

The verse is in the context of factions arising in the Church due to certain practices. It points out that God's people is identified with Christ and Him alone.

APPLICATION:

To be aware of prejudices that arise when considering certain practices in other churches and prevent comparison other than to edify the body of Christ and proclaim His name throughout.

PRAYER:

Lord, may I be mindful of my words and thoughts in considering other congregations. I pray that everyone do their work all for the glory of Your name. Amen.