WHEN THEY REMEMBERED GOD: Devotion for Monday June 6, 2016

WHEN THEY REMEMBERED GOD: Devotion for Monday June 6, 2016

Text: Judges 6:7 – 10                    Memory verse: v 7

The best thing to do in time of distress or when we are suffering due to our sins is to remember that God is ever willing to welcome us back to Himself and to forgive us like the Prodigal Son. They remembered God, cried to Him for a deliverer, and He sent them a prophet to teach them. This shows the importance of the word of God in our salvation, deliverance and healing. When God furnishes a land with faithful ministers, it is a token that He has mercy in store for it. He charges them with rebellion against the Lord; he intends to bring them to repentance. Repentance is real when we lament our disobedience and sin. The only hope of deliverance from sin and its consequences is in the Lord; and when people have this understanding, and cry unto Him, He sends help for Christ's sake.

Beloved, are you suffering at this moment? Are you sick, in prison, indebted, etc? Whether it is as a result of your sin or not, the best option you have now is to remember God and go to Him. You can’t heal yourself or deliver yourself from bondage. God is the only one that can help us. Some people query God for abandoning them at the mercies of the devil but are they sure they were not the ones that abandoned God? We should know that God is ever willing to help us but most times it is our sins that forms barrier against God whose righteousness forbids sin (Isa. 59:1 – 2).

Food for Thought: Psalm 60:1 – 3 (The Living Bible)

Prayer: Cause me never to forget you, O Lord, so I will not suffer the consequences of forsaking you in Jesus name.

HE SATISFIES THE LONGING SOUL: Devotion for Thursday April 21, 2016

HE SATISFIES THE LONGING SOUL: Devotion for Thursday April 21, 2016

Text: Psalm 107:1 – 9            Memory verse: v 9

Has the Lord redeemed you? Have you benefited from God’s benevolence? Then speak out (107:1, 2)! Indeed, God has done so much for us, and we have so much for which to thank Him (Ps 103:1 – 5). He wants us to tell everyone all that He has done. These verses are not so much a mandate to witness but as act of appreciation to God. 

There is no affliction, no matter how grievous that our God cannot deliver us from. Thus the Psalmist exhorts us who are delivered to be mindful of so great a benefit (107:5, 6). Lost, hungry, thirsty, and exhausted as used in our text, are for wanderers; an example of Israelites in exile. They also typify anyone who has not found the satisfaction that comes from knowing God. Anyone who recognizes he or she is lost can receive the offer of Jesus to satisfy these needs. Jesus is the way (Jn. 14:6), the bread from heaven (Jn. 6:33, 35), the living water (Jn. 4:10-14), and the giver of rest (Matt 11:28-30).

Beloved, Jesus made us to understand what God desires us to thirst after (Matt 5:6). He then warned us in Matthew 6:33 and 34 to seek righteousness and all other things will be added unto us. What are the things you hunger and thirst after? God will satisfy your hunger and thirst especially if it is that which focuses on the spiritual, for that is what God delights in doing for us.

Food for Thought: Psalm 34:10

Prayer: God, satisfy my longing soul for righteousness in Jesus name.

LORD, LIFT UP YOUR HAND: Devotion for Wednesday February 10, 2016

LORD, LIFT UP YOUR HAND      Wednesday February 10, 2016

Text: Psalm 10:12 – 18            Memory verse: v 12

God is perfectly acquainted with the words and works; both of the righteous and the wicked, and in due time will appear and render to all according to their words and works. Here the Psalmist speaks with astonishment, at the wickedness of the wicked, and at the patience and forbearance of God. “Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up your hand (10:12)” is a call for vindication and deliverance. The Psalmist might have suffered so much wickedness from people and it seems his prayers/appeal for help didn’t come. The poor, afflicted, persecuted, or tempted believer should understand that Satan is the prince of this world, and that he is the father of all the ungodly. The children of God cannot expect kindness, truth, or justice from such a person.

The Psalmist prayed that God should punish the wicked for their wickedness (10:15) and then expressed his confidence in the abilities of God to hear the prayers of the humble and to do justice for the oppressed so that the oppressors will no longer oppress (10:16–18). Are you currently under oppression of the wicked? Call on God to arise so that your enemies will scatter. He may seem to be delaying but surely His hands will be lifted against them for His namesake and for your faith and confidence in Him. As you go out today, trust God to lift up His hands soon and very soon in your favour.

Food for Thought: Micah 5:9

Prayer: Lord, lift your hands up against my enemies and turn their hearts to know and fear you in Jesus name.