MY DAILY COVENANT WITH
GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Tuesday September 1, 2020
Topic: God’s
Messenger
Text: Malachi 3:1 - 6
The first few words of this chapter seem an answer to the scoffers
of those days. It may not be unconnected with the last verse of chapter 2. 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 (Matthew 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 (Matthew 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 (Matthew 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 (Mark
16:15 – 18). Christ has also empowered us to do this. How are you preaching the
gospel of salvation Jesus Christ has offered humanity?
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.
Welcome to the month of September 2020!
Action: Write down 3 ways you can disseminate the gospel to people.
Memory verse: Malachi 3 v 3
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