Friday, 28 February 2020

Mutual Honour: Devotion for Friday February 28, 2020


MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Friday February 28, 2020
Topic: Mutual Honour                     
Text: 1 Samuel 2:27 – 36
Here in our bible reading for the day, God spoke about Eli. The reason behind God’s word on mutual honour is in 1 Samuel 2:27 – 29. An example of the evil deeds of the sons of Eli is found in 1 Samuel 2:12 – 17. God had earlier made promises to Eli that was absolute (see 1 Sam 2:27 – 36). However we see that like all other apparently absolute promises of God, they are conditional. He posited that Eli has walked unworthy and the promise will be annulled and ordinance reversed. See Jeremiah 18:9, 10. Are there lessons for us here?
God is love and slow to anger. We all know this! He gave Eli and his sons enough time to repent but they abused the opportunity. The consequences are 1 Samuel 2:31 – 34. God removed the honour He had earlier placed on his family.
Beloved, has God been warning you and you are hardening your heart thinking that you have all the time on earth? Do not undermine God’s mercies. Whatever God has entrusted into your hands, you must endeavour to remain faithful and trustworthy. If He has honoured you with that position, use it well to glorify him. The honour you give to God with your blessings will determine the honour you will receive from Him. Read the sad story of Moses for dishonouring God in Numbers 20:12
Food for Thought: The way you honour God will determine the honour He will bestow on you
Memory verse: Psalm 91:14
Prayer: Help me O Lord my God, to honour you with my call and live well for you in Jesus name.

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