Daily Devotion Wed. 1/3/2017

5/3/2017                   LESSON 1

GOD: THE OWNER OF ALL

Quarter’s Theme: UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP

Unit 1: You Are The Lord’s (Lessons 1-2)

Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 133, 298

Devotional Reading: 1 CHRO. 29:10-20

Topic For Adults

ALL BELONGS TO GOD

Topic For Youths

ALL THINGS FLOW FROM GOD

Topic For Intermediates

GOD CREATED ALL THINGS

Scripture Lesson

GEN 2:1-7, EX. 19:2-16; LK. 19:11-26; ISA. 5:1-7; REV 22:11-15

MEMORY VERSE

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. Ps. 24:1 (NKJV)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Wed. 1/3/2017

Importance of God’s Ownership

Isa. 43:1-7, 21

God owns the heaven and the earth. His ownership covers all things underneath land, things in the seas (living and non-living) things on the surface of any land,  things in the atmosphere, all known planets and all things in heaven. No wonder the Psalmist declares “The earth is the LORD’s and its fullness, the world and those who dwell in it”. (Ps. 24:1). It is understood that God created all things earlier than man so that those things created might support the life and existence of man on earth. The fact that God owns all has a number of implications: (1) He decides what to do with them, and this is why you need to seek what His perfect will is for your life. (2) He watches over you and cares for you. Therefore, you need to trust Him (3) He will not leave you at the mercy of others; He protects you night and day (4) He may sack others from positions and lands and put you in their place. It is His unquestionable discretion (5) He can equally destroy you if you turn against Him and His will. Be careful God is invincible and invisible. He is an unseen warrior that never loses any battle and you are not permitted to arrogate to yourself what belongs to Him. He created us to bring glory and praise to His name. Submit to His will for your life.

POINT OF EMPHASIS: God does what He likes with His creation, none can query Him.

PRAYER POINT:  Lord, help me to trust in You and submit to Your will for my life.