NATIONAL WOMEN'S MINISTRIES PRESIDENT, DEACONESS ONYI OKO'S SPEECH,
The Women National President of the General Council of Assemblies of God Nigeria has given out her countdown speech as follows:.
Hurray! Here we are just three (3) days to the D-Day- the 2024 WM Day Celebration. We believe that Assemblies of God, Nigeria mothers are super excited as we prepare for the day. We are optimistic that, with joy and vigour our week has been kick started, loaded with inspiring, exciting, educative, entertaining, enlightening, and above all spiritual programs.
In our preparations for the day therefore, may we never lose focus of the Theme: "Children of light". Our prayer is that no circumstance whether in the home, workplace, business arena, church or in the country, will inhibit our light!
We wish you an eventful and exciting preparation week.
Congratulations in advance!
[Mrs Onyinyechi Oko
The National WM President]
DAY FOUR TOPIC:
THE BENEFITS OF WALKING IN THE LIGHT
TEXT:
1 JOHN 1:7; PSALM 89:15; 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18
INTRODUCTION:
Benefits are advantages of or profits gained from something, or as of using a particular thing. There are numerous benefits that walking in the light offers to believers in Christ. Every believer who maintains a continuous walk in the light will experience the under listed benefits:
1. Communion/fellowship with God:
Walking in the light deepens your relationship with God, allowing you to experience His presence and guidance more intimately.
2.Transformation:
The more we walk in the light, the more we are being transformed into the light.
3. Fellowship with one another:
Walking in the lightpresents us with a right relationship horizontally with people and also a right relationship vertically with God.
4.Cleansing of our sin:
We fall short of God's glorydaily and sin would always mar our relationship with God, but through our walk in the light, we receive the cleansing from sin by the blood of Jesus.
5. Spiritual Clarity:
Walking in the light helps us gain a clearer understanding of God's will and purpose for our life.
6. Peace:
It brings a sense ofinner peace and contentment knowing that you are aligned with God's righteousness.
7. Direction:
It provides guidance and direction for life's decisions, helping us to make choices that aligns with God's plan.
8. Holiness:
Walking in the light encourages a holyand righteous lifestyle which is pleasing to God.
9. Love and compassion:
It fosters a heart of love and compassion for others, as you reflect God's character in your interactions.
10. Eternal Life:
Ultimately,it leads to the promise of eternal life with God in heaven.
11. Protection from darkness and sin:
walking in the light shields from the negative influences of darkness and sin.
12. Blessings:
A daily walk in the light brings blessings in our lives. The blessings of righteousness become ours as we dedicate our lives to constant fellowship in the light.
CONCLUSION:
To sum up this fourth day lesson, permit me to say:
"Walking in the light offers numerous benefits to believers in Christ. These benefits include deepening communion with God, experiencing transformation, fostering fellowship with others, receiving cleansing from sin, gaining spiritual clarity, finding inner peace, receiving guidance for life's decisions, encouraging a holy lifestyle, developing love and compassion, and ultimately leading to eternal life. Walking in the light also provides protection from darkness and sin, as well as blessings in daily life.
Remember, walking in the light is a continuous journey of faith, it is "seeking to live according to God's word and principles".
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