Be Influential And Honourable: Devotion for Thursday February 27, 2020

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Thursday February 27, 2020

Topic: Be Influential and Honourable                 

Text: Psalm 112:9

It was Aquinas who sagely said, “Man should not consider his outward possession as his own but as common to all; so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need.” Have you ever asked yourself what are the things people will use to remember you when you die? What will people say that you achieved?

The concern of people is just to acquire wealth for their immediate family and generations unborn. The generous person is someone who is God’s reserviour from where His abundance flows out to supply the need of the needy. While a stingy person do have great in-gathering but very slow in dispersing those blessings. Which group do you belong?

In our text, the Psalmist said that God will remember those who give generously for their good deeds. He asserts that being generous with our gifts and blessings is the very way to become influential and honourable. This reminds me of Dorcas (Acts 9:36 – 43). What are the lessons for us in Proverbs 19:17 & 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 7?

Are you generous with the blessings God has bestowed on you? If not repent today and begin to share your blessings with other so that you can become influential and honourable. Above all God will remember and reward your good deeds. Use this Lenten Season as a period to start something.

Food for Thought: It is your generosity that will bring you influence and honour and not the wealth you have accumulated.

Memory verse: 2 Corinthians 9:9

Prayer: God grant to me the spirit of generosity and help me never to be stingy with the blessings you have bestowed on me

IT PAYS TO BE CHARITABLE (1): Devotion for Monday September 26, 2016

IT PAYS TO BE CHARITABLE (1): Devotion for Monday September 26, 2016

Text: Acts 9:36 – 43                          Memory verse: v 40

It pays to be charitable because that is the best way to serve God and humanity. This was the emphasis of Jesus Christ in Matt 25:31–46. The testimony of Tabitha (Dorcas) here is challenging. Acts 9:36 says, “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.” Christians, who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity; working with their hands, or walking with their feet, for the good of others. We should understand that our works of charity will definitely praise us. People will acknowledge what we do and sometimes act in our favour as these people did for Dorcas. We shouldn’t be ungrateful when we receive kindness from people.

While we live upon the fullness of Christ for our whole salvation, we should desire to be full of good works, for the honour of His name, and for the benefit of His saints as mark of gratitude for His mercies. This is what Sir Thomas Browne posited when he said, “Be charitable before wealth makes you covetous.” Such characters as Dorcas are useful where they dwell, as showing the excellence of the word of truth by their lives. Are you one of them?

Food for Thought: “Nothing will make us so charitable and tender to the fault of others, as, by self examination, thoroughly to know our own” Francis FeNelon.

Prayer: Lord, teach me acts of charity so I will never close my eyes to the needs of people around me in Jesus name.