GOD’S
MESSENGER: Devotion for Wednesday August 3, 2016
Text:
Malachi 3:1 - 6 Memory
verse: v 3
The first words of this chapter seem an answer
to the scoffers of those days. It may not be unconnected with the last verse of
chapter two. Here is a prophecy of the appearing of John the Baptist. He is
Christ's harbinger or forerunner. He shall prepare the way before Him, by
calling men to repentance. The “messenger” (Malachi 3:1) was identified by
Jesus as John the Baptist (Matt 11:10, 14), who served as Christ’s forerunner,
inviting people to repent and believe in Him. The work of the messenger here
was to preach the gospel. John fulfilled his calling with simply message:
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt 3:2)!" His
diligence and commitment to his call won him many disciples and moved the most
hardened set of people then; the Pharisees and Sadducees to come for his
baptism (Matt 3:7).
Today, we are God’s messengers and forerunners
of second coming of Christ. We have been mandated to go into the world and
preach the gospel (Mk 16:15–18). Christ has also empowered us to do this. How
are you preaching the gospel? Do you fear faces? John the Baptist didn’t fear
faces. He rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees. He rebuked Herod. He was
fearless. What is your excuse for not preaching the gospel? Remember, we will
give account of how we used our gifts and talent God has bestowed on us.
Action:
Write
down 3 ways you can disseminate the gospel to people.
Prayer: Help me, O Lord, to be a
committed messenger of the gospel in Jesus name.
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