Sabbath, February 26, 2022
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. –Deuteronomy 31:6
In the history of Joseph, Daniel, and his fellows we see how the golden chain of truth may bind the youth to the throne of God. They could not be tempted to turn aside from their course of integrity. They valued the favor of God far above the favor and praise of princes, and God loved them, and spread His shield over them. Because of their faithful integrity, because of their determination to honor God above every human power, the Lord signally honored them before men. They were honored by the Lord God of hosts, whose power is over all the works of His hand in heaven above and the earth beneath. These youths were not ashamed to display their true colors. Even in the court of the king, in their words, their habits, their practices, they confessed their faith in the Lord God of heaven. They refused to bow to any earthly mandate that detracted from the honor of God. They had strength from heaven to confess their allegiance to God…. {ML 120.2}
Never be ashamed of your colors; put them up, unfurl them to the gaze of men and angels…. The world has a right to know just what may be expected from every intelligent human being. He who is a living embodiment of firm, decided, righteous principles will be a living power upon his associates; and he will influence others by his Christianity. Many do not discern and appreciate how great is the influence of each one for good or evil…. {ML 120.3}
Your happiness for this life and for the future, immortal life lies with yourself…. How important it is that everyone shall consider where he is leading souls. We are in view of the eternal world, and how diligently we should count the cost of our influence.60 {ML 120.4}
So therefore, be strong and courageous because God is will you and He is giving you the strength to stand for Him.
Heart Question: Are you strong and courageous for God to use you? Or are you afraid and terrified because of what man will say about you? Remember that God is with you and He will never leave you nor disown you.
- Pray for strong and courage from the Lord, that we will never be afraid nor terrified, always remembering that God goes with us and before us.
- Pray for the administrators, staff and faculty members of our universities that they will faithful do God’s will in instructing and guiding of the students.
- Pray that the students in our university to be strong and courageous in pursuing the careers and that they will allow the Lord to lead and direct them.
- Pray for our church members to be strong and courageous in these trying times
- Pray for the lay evangelists as they preach the word of God that they will be strong and courageous know that God is using them to work for Him
- Pray for the church members living in Panama. Pray that there would be church growth, increased commitment to God and service, as well as punctuality and consistency in attendance