Teens Devotionals
JESUS CAN SET THEM FREE
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Some
people say that some of the diseases on the rampage right now-diseases such
as AIDS and CANCER-are God's way of punishing sinful people. But there
is absolutely no scriptural basis for that! God doesn't bring disease on us. In fact, if there's anyone Who hates sickness and disease, it's Him. Satan is the one who's shouting a lie, trying to get us to believe God is the One Who's putting disease on people. He knows that if the victims believe that, it will drive them further from God than ever...and that's his aim. |
"As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give." Matthew 10:7-8
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It's time you and I put a stop to that lie. Some time ago, the Lord told me, Reach out to those who are suffering. Let them know I didn't do this to them. Let them know I'm the One Who can rescue them from it.
That word was not just for me-it was for every one of us. It was for you. If you know someone at school, work or in your family with AIDS, cancer or any other disease, don't be afraid to approach them. Don't be afraid to let them know Jesus is Lord over it! Tell them God loves them, and He has the desire and the power to heal them.
God is not responsible for the suffering we're seeing around us. That's just a lie Satan is passing around. But if we do our job right, very soon another word will start spreading through our schools, hospitals and streets. The news will get out that Jesus Christ is not the captor-He's the One Who can set everyone free!
Talk the Truth "I reach out to the suffering and let them know about God's love. He is the only One Who can rescue them." (Matthew 10:7-8) ______________________________
Study the Truth Matthew 9:18-26 ______________________________
Read the Truth Genesis 34,35; Mathew 19
This devotional was out of the book of
"Over the Edge" by Kenneth & Gloria Copeland
Last Updated 6/12/01
