Devotion
for Wednesday August 1, 2018
Sing
Hymn SS&S (Sankey) No 642 – When we walk with the Lord
Topic:
This Is My Beloved Son
Text:
Matthew 17:1 – 8
Parents delight in their children
especially when they are following their will and instructions for a better
future. This is how God the Father has infinite delight in His Son which He
expressed in our text and also Matthew 3:17. Such delight has been extended to
us too because of our faith in the work Jesus Christ on Calvary.
One of the reasons God the Father
chose to make such pronouncement is because He wants His Son to be recognized,
obeyed and honoured (John 5:23). This instruction to listen; to obey, to
hearken, etc. is designed to help us actualize God’s will for us in this
heavenly race.
It is important to obey Jesus for so
many reasons.
1) He is the author of our life and
faith
2) He knows our yesterday, today and
tomorrow
3) He has the key to eternal life
which is our main priority as Christian.
4) His counsel is meant for our good
and wellbeing. How important is hearing God’s word to you? You cannot claim to
have a relationship with God without absolute obedience and compliance to His
word.
As we begin this month and in this
first devotion for this edition, I sincerely charge you to live more
righteously, pleasing God in all things and at the right time, He will
certainly declare that you are a beloved son/daughter too. May your life begin
to please God and bring joy to heaven in Jesus name! Happy new month!
Food
for Thought:
Memory
verse: Matthew 3:17
Prayer: O Lord,
help me to live the life that will please you so that you will announce me to
the world in Jesus name.
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