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  Wed Apr 22, 2026  

REVERSING SHAME

Memorise:
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame .. Zephaniah 3:19

Read:
John 2:1-11

Message

Sometime ago, a woman came to the church, saying, "Please, help me, I don't know what to do. My husband keeps wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses." We led her to Christ and prayed with her. Shortly after, she was promoted at her workplace and got a new car. As she couldn't drive, she begged her husband to drive her to church so that her pastor could bless the car. He agreed and told her that he would only drive to the church premises, but he wouldn't enter the building. He did so and sat in the car while his wife entered the church building. As he sat in the car, he could hear the sermon being preached. After some time, an altar call was made, and he went inside the church to gave his life to Christ. Some weeks later, the devil attacked him while he was driving to work. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive around aimlessly until the Holy Spirit took control and instructed him to drive to the church. When he got to the church and stepped out of the car, people could tell immediately that something was wrong with him. They sprang into action and helped him into the church. We prayed for him, and God took control of the situation. God knew beforehand that trouble was coming for the man, and if he hadn't become born again, he would have gone mad. Therefore, He arranged for a place where he could turn to in the day of trouble. I pray that every plan of shame the enemy has arranged for you will be cancelled today, in Jesus' name.

In today's Bible reading, a couple was getting married, and Jesus was invited to the feast. Everything was going well until they ran out of wine. They had not even started their lives together, but they were already experiencing a crisis and were on the verge of being put to shame. Thankfully, Jesus turned what would have resulted in shame into honour, as they later had more than enough good wine to serve their guests.

Beloved, Romans 10:11 says that whosoever believes in God will not be ashamed. If you are currently in a shameful situation, put your trust in God and cry out to Him. He will heed your cry and turn your shame into a testimony, in Jesus' name.

Bible In One Year:
2 Kings 11-13

Hymn:
What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Prayer Point:
Father, please never let me experience shame in any area of my life, in Jesus' name.

King James Version

John 2:1-11

RCCG Hymn

What a friend we have in Jesus

  1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
    All our sins and griefs to bear;
    What a privilege to carry
    Ev'rything to God in prayer.
    Oh, what peace we often forfeit.
    Oh, what needless pain we bear
    All because we do not carry
    Ev'rything to God in prayer.
  2. Have we trials and temptations?
    Is there trouble anywhere?
    W e should never be discouraged.
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
    Can we find a Friend so faithful
    Who will all our sorrows share?
    Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness,
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
  3. Are we weak and heavy laden.
    Cumbered with a load of care?
    Precious Saviour, still our refuge.
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
    Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
    In His arms He'll take and shield thee,
    Thou wilt find a solace there.

 

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