Sunday, 16th July, 2023
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12
Memory Verse: Do you not know that your body is the temple of The Spirit of Holiness who dwells within you, whom you have received from God, and you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19 (ABPE)
Pastor Victor Olukoju wrote: “Those of you who are in relationships, bring your ears close. Many call it dating but I choose to call it Courtship. Whatever you call it, hear me now. I am talking to believers in Christ Jesus. Love relationship will try your moral standing with God more than any other time! Your body will be forming “Bruce Lee” and your spirit will be begging God for mercy. That is the time you will realize that you are not as spiritual as you think.
If you overate yourself, dear “Brother Samson, the lion killer”, you will be like a man that is using petrol to fry plantain. Bosom fire is real Bro. So, both of you must be on the same page as touching sexual purity otherwise, it will not work. Do not rationalise sin and think everyone is doing it. No!!!! Everyone is not doing it! When flesh is taking charge, you see them saying there is nothing wrong with kissing and fondling as long as there is no intercourse. Remember, your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Please, keep it holy. Do not do stuff that you will be ashamed to tell your children. If you have, you can still repent today and start all over. Stay purified.”
Dearly beloved, when it comes to the issue of sexual purity, please don’t trust yourself 100%. Sincerely, it is the so-called spiritual brothers and spiritual sisters that should be more careful. All the devil needs is your unguarded moment; one careless moment. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (AMP) says, “Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation].”
Please put definite structures in place. Don’t meet in a lonely place, not even for prayers or “very urgent discussion”. Remember 1 Peter 5:8 (NLT), “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
Quote: It is a terrible thing to become a deterrent to other believers.
Prophetic Decree: May the mercies of God cover up for your unguarded moments, in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus
1. I quench every foundational fire of fornication, in Jesus name.
2. I receive the Spirit of sexual purity in Jesus name.
3. Blood of Jesus, laminate my life, in Jesus name.
4. Foundational spirit of promiscuity shall not find expressions in my life in any way, in Jesus name.
5. Holy Spirit, overwhelm me with a consciousness of chastity, in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 13-17