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09/05/2026

HIGHER EVERYDAY
SATURDAY MAY 09, 2026

A LILY IN THE MIRE

TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 3:1-4, 19-21

MEMORY VERSE: "And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground" (1 SAMUEL 3:19).

Someone wrote that, "You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails." In the light of today's study, this implies that you may not be able to control the negative influences around you, but you can discipline yourself not to be influenced by them. "A lily in the mire" means a beautiful or pure thing existing in a dirty environment, essentially representing someone or something maintaining positive qualities despite being surrounded by negativity. A lily symbolises purity and beauty, while "mire" represents mud or something defiling.

The life of Samuel was characterized by purity, despite being surrounded by bad influencers; even the immoral lifestyle of Eli's children did not affect his holy walk with God. They were not his role models. Live as a lily in the mire to shine in heaven. Many around us are young people propelled by immoral passions, fraudulent activities, the get-rich-quick syndrome, etc., yet, God wants us to live as a lily in the mire. Those who allow Christ into their lives through genuine repentance and heart circumcision can shine in this corrupt world.

QUOTE: You can discipline yourself.

CHALLENGE: Let your light so shine.

PRAYER: Help me Lord, to maintain my integrity.

14/02/2026

HIGHER EVERYDAY
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2026

THE YOUTH AND VALENTINE'S DAY

MEMORY VERSE: “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry” (Colossians 3:5).

TEXT: COLOSSIANS 3:5-7

Valentine was celebrated in remembrance of a clergyman in the Roman Empire who ministered to persecuted Christians. He was martyred and buried on February 14, leading to the modern tradition of exchanging gifts and expressing love on this date for eight centuries running. Sadly, what goes on in the world on Valentine's Day is more of a show of lust or eros, disguised as pure love: a day when fornication and adultery are high and the dignity of many girls is taken away with gifts that will perish with the gullible receiver.

Three kinds of love exist – sturge love, existing among family members, eros love, a sexual attraction love which can lead to defilement or marriage and finally, agape love, which is godly, unselfish, and pure, that Christians should always have and not be deceived into choosing one day out of 365(6). Friend, avoid eros-driven Valentine celebrations. Agape Love (the God-kind of Love) must be demonstrated by Christian youths through preaching to sinners, inviting them to life-changing Christian programmes, lending a hand to the needy, and being a shining example of Christ.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to show Your true love to the world.

QUOTE: Avoid eros-driven Valentine celebrations.

CHALLENGE: Are you boldly showing Christ's love to others?

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