Date: Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024
Text: James 4:8
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Every New Year brings new hope, s renewed sense of vision, a new beginning and prospects for a great future. It is time to put the failures of the past behind you. Don’t let the effects of the past errors keep you down. Get up from where you have fallen; dust yourself up. Your future is bright in Christ.
Christ in you is the hope of Glory in 2024. The thoughts of God towards you are thoughts of peace, and not of evil to give you an expected end. Make every effort to draw closer to God this year. The Word of God says, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded”. James 4:8
Sharpen your focus on God and his word; shun every form of distraction. Look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Don’t listen to the dissenting voices that kept you stuck in the past.
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)” Hebrews 10:22-23
Regular fellowship with God and communication (prayer) will enhance your closeness with Him.
Are you still living in sin? That will be a great disadvantage because it will hinder God from fulfilling his purpose for your life. You therefore, need to urgently repent and forsake your sinful ways so that you can be healed and restored.
Honour God this year and he will honour you. Release yourself to him in total surrender and obedience. God himself will arise on your behalf and your enemies will scatter. Resist the devil and he shall flee from you. This year will be your year in Jesus name.
Action Nugget: Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.