Week of November 15, 2015
November 2015 Focus – Love Never Fails
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. — 1 Corinthians 13:5
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Overview: Obeying the law of Christ is to share one another’s burdens. This reminds us that God uses people to comfort one another as we trust Him to be our refuge in troubling times. With this confidence, the love of Christ will shine through us in a darkened world. Remember to start each day in His Word and follow His instructions as it is written. As we devote ourselves unto Him, don’t be concerned with negative opinions that people have about our message of faith. Instead obey God, as we continue to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Monday, November 16, 2015 – Shared Struggles – Galatians 6:1-10
Focus: We must model the love of Christ by supporting one another in times of suffering and struggles.
Scriptures: Romans 15:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 5:5-14
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – Safe in His Arms – Isaiah 66:5-13
Focus: Just as a mother would comfort her child in times of distress, God comforts us and uses us to comfort others. We all have a promise that someday God will wipe away all tears.
Scriptures: (Scriptures in devotional)
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – Reflecting the Son – Matthew 5:14-16
Focus: We are the children of light. We must reflect the love and characteristics of Christ in a darkened world. Let’s not allow the god of this world to entice us to live selfishly as we mirror Jesus.
Scriptures: Luke 8:16; Romans 13:11-14, see March 23rd lesson
Thursday, November 19, 2015 – As It Is Written – Ezra 3:1-6
Focus: Let’s follow Jesus’ example as He obeyed the will of the Father. Purpose to read God’s Word daily. Consequently, our devotion to Him and others will allow the Holy Spirit to guide us to do as it is written.
Scriptures: Joshua 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:15
Friday, November 20, 2015 – Our Main Concern – Galatians 1:6-10
Focus: We must not be distracted by the peer pressures concerning our faith in Jesus and what we do for the Kingdom of God. Instead, stay focused and obey God as a dedicated servant.
Scriptures: Acts 5:14-29
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
NEEDS…
We need each other because we are all a part of God’s body. So let’s share each other’s burden by working together through life’s challenges.
We need each other to survive. So let’s depend on our Father to support us when we suffer. He will dry our tears and keep us safe in His arms.
We need each other to love. You see, we are His children of light, a reflection of Jesus Christ the Son.
We need each other to shine for Him which illuminates through our belief in Jesus.
We need the Bible to give us the direction to live. His light will show us the way to live.
We are God’s servants. Our main concern is to win the approval of God and not others.
We need each other to serve Him. It is God’s will that we shine before others.
We are important to Him — we are all a part of God’s body.