The Evil of Aiding and Abetting: Devotion for Friday May 15, 2020

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Devotion for Friday May 15, 2020

Topic: The Evil of Aiding and Abetting       

Text: Genesis 27:18 – 29

Rebecca knew that the blessing God wanted to give through Isaac was intended for Jacob, and expected he would have it. But she acted wrongly against Isaac by putting a cheat on him; she also wronged Jacob by leading him into wickedness of defrauding his brother. By her action she placed a stumbling-block in Esau's way, and gave him a cause to hate Jacob. The long term consequence of that action is the strife of Islam against Christianity.

The aiding and abetting of Rebecca is one of those crooked measures often adopted to further the Divine promises; as if the end would justify, or excuse wrong means. Thus many have acted wrong, under the idea of being useful in promoting the cause of Christ. No one can be wiser than God.

If Rebecca had not lead Jacob to supplant his brother, wouldn’t God have fulfilled his promises concerning Jacob? This is one area Christians make mistake too often. We try in so many ways to aid and abet ourselves and others in accessing favour from God and men. There is no how we can help God to be God. In all His wisdom, He is able to bring His decrees to fruition without our aid.

By aiding and abetting, most of us have encouraged or involved in all manner of crimes. If you have ever aided and abetted or you are planning one now, repent before the anger of God will descend on you. It is a sin to aid and abet in order to access God’s promise.

Food for Thought: Are there ways you aid and abet yourself or someone else to do evil or gain favour?

Memory verse: Genesis 27:7

Prayer: Forgive me O Lord in any way I have helped someone in aiding and abetting, and help me not to indulge in it any longer.

In A Moment Of Weakness: Devotion for Wednesday May 13, 2020

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Devotion for Wednesday May 13, 2020

Topic: In A Moment Of Weakness             

Text: Genesis 25:29 – 34   

A birthright was a special honour given to the firstborn son (Genesis 25:31). It included a double portion of the family inheritance along with the honour of one day becoming the family’s leader. Birthrights were priceless.

In Isaac’s family, the birthright belonged to Esau. But because of Esau’s narrow view, he did not hold on to it. Esau was hungry and Jacob had some food, Esau could not see beyond his exaggerated sense of need. His words in Genesis 25:32 were probably not true; it merely reflected how he felt.

Esau acted on impulse, satisfying his immediate desires without pausing to consider the long-range consequences of what he was about to do. Esau did not need to eat the meal he so desperately wanted, but the pressure of the moment distorted his perspective and made his decision seem urgent.

People often experience similar pressures and decisions. For example, under sexual temptation, a marriage vow may seem unimportant. A person might feel such great pressure in one area that nothing else seems to matter and the person loses his or her perspective.

What pressures are you currently facing? Is it taking or giving bribe? No matter the kind of pressure, you can avoid making Esau’s mistake and selling your Christian birthright by comparing that action’s short-term satisfaction with its long-range consequences before you act. Going through that short, pressure – filled moment is the most difficult part of overcoming a temptation.

Food for Thought: Do you act on impulse to satisfying your immediate desires without pausing to consider the long-range consequences?

Memory verse: Genesis 25:32

Prayer: Lord, may I not sell my Christian right for any material gain in Jesus name.

Boomerang or Fate? Devotion for Friday April 17, 2020

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Devotion for Friday April 17, 2020

Text: Boomerang or Fate?                               

Text: Genesis 27:30 – 40

The story of Esau and Jacob is a very pathetic one. It has so many lessons to teach us on how someone who makes light the salvation of God will cry before the judgment seat of God on Judgement Day.

When Isaac told Esau that Jacob had taken the blessing, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry. This was the consequence of making light his birthright. He paid dearly with a cry but the cry could not retrieve the lost blessings and birthright.

According to Matthew Henry, “The day is coming, when those that now make light of the blessings of the covenant, and sell their title to spiritual blessings for that which is of no value, will, in vain, ask urgently for them.” Do make light the covenant God made with you by choosing the pleasures of sin rather than suffering affliction for the sake of heaven (see Hebrews 11:25)?

What happened to Esau was both boomerang and fate. Though God favoured Jacob instead of Esau, he (Esau) also contributed to his problem. Some people who are under condemnation of sin rather than repent, have resolved to remain in their sin. One day it will boomerang on you.

Some people have been indulging in “little sin’ – malice, greed, hatred, manifesting pride because they are now born again. Note that one day, all these little foxes will boomerang and you will cry had I known like the rich man (Luke 16:19ff). What seems to be your fate today can change tomorrow by the way you choose to live. The choice is yours.

Action: Write down some things you can do now to avoid crying like Esau on the last day.

Memory verse: Genesis 25:36

Prayer: Lord, may I not contribute to my rejection in heaven on the last day in Jesus name.

A Place of Destiny and Fulfillment: Devotion for January 5, 2020

Devotion for Sunday January 5 2020

Topic: A Place of Destiny and Fulfillment

Text: Genesis 46:1 – 3

When Jesus told some fishermen to go follow Him, they obeyed Him and today their names rings bell in the world. Who would have known the names of Peter, Andrew, James and John if not that they obeyed the instruction to follow Jesus? There are places God have chosen to open our destinies. The promise of making Jacob great was made by God in Genesis 28:13 – 15.

God told Jacob to leave his home and travel to a strange and faraway land just the way He told Abraham. He was old, 130 years old; it was a long journey, and he was unfit to travel. However, He reassured him that He will take care of him in the journey. God fulfilled it by making Israel a great nation in Egypt. They were 75 persons that left for Egypt and came out in millions. What a mighty God we serve!

When new situations or surroundings frighten us as we have just entered a new year, we should recognize that experiencing fear is normal. However, to be paralyzed by fear is an indication that you question God’s ability to take care of you. There is a place God has chosen to bless and prosper you this year. All you need to do is ask for divine wisdom from God to get to that place of recognition and blessing. Let’s trust God to help us as we undertake various ventures this year. He will see us through and make you great.

Food for Thought: Where has God promised to make you great?

Memory verse: Genesis 46:3

Prayer: Lord, lead me to the place you have promised to make me great.

I Will Go With You

Devotion for Monday January 29, 2018

Topic: I Will Go With You    

Text: Genesis 46:4

Life we live goes with different challenges. The challenges of life come to our ways in order to make us fearful and unwilling to attempt things that will make us great in life. Some of the challenges bring so much fear that we may be forced to abandon our lives’ dreams. Despite these challenges of life, we should always have behind our minds that with the blessing of God upon our lives, we need not fear to undertake any service, make any sacrifice, or endure any trial that comes our way.

God saw how apprehensive Jacob was and decided to allay his fears with the words in Genesis 46:3 and 4. Again, those that go where God sends them shall certainly have God with them. Though Jacob never returned to Canaan, but God promised that his descendants would return. That Jacob would die in Egypt with Joseph at his side was God’s promise to Jacob that he would never know the bitterness of being lonely again.
What is that dream, proposal or journey God has placed in your heart to start or undergo? Are you apprehensive and skeptical about it? God is saying that He will go into it and you will be prosperous. Trust and believe God to go with you as He has promised.  He never fails.

Sing the song here in the food for thought

Food for Thought: He has promised, He will never fail, I will follow Him, I will follow Him, He has promised He will never fail; His faithfulness is forever more, His faithfulness, is forever more (Song).   

Memory verse: Genesis 46:4    

Prayer: God, go down with me into my business and work this year.

Do Not Fear To Go To Egypt

Devotion for Sunday January 28, 2018

Topic: Do Not Fear To Go To Egypt     

Text: Genesis 46:1 – 3                                       

There are places God has chosen to open His promises to us and bless us. The promise of making Jacob great was made by God in Genesis 28:13 – 15. God saw that the promise could only be fulfilled when he leaves Beersheba thus He encouraged him to leave for Egypt to also fulfill His word to Abraham (Genesis 15:3). God told Jacob to leave his home and travel to a strange and faraway land.

At about 130 years old; it was a long journey, and he was unfit to travel that far. However, God reassured him by promising to go with him and take care of him. He fulfilled it by making Israel a great nation in Egypt. They were 75 persons that left for Egypt and came out in millions. What a mighty God we serve!

When new situations or surroundings frighten us, we should recognize that experiencing fear is normal. However, to be paralyzed by fear is an indication that we are questioning God’s ability to take care of us. There is a place God has made chosen to bless and prosper you this year. At His command, move on to that place. All you need to do is ask for divine wisdom from God to get to that place of recognition and blessing. We should trust God to help us as we undertake various ventures this year. He will see us through. Don’t be afraid. Move on and He will make you great. 

Sing SS&S 561; Abu 188  

Food for Thought: Where has God promised to make you great?

Memory verse: Genesis 46:3

Prayer: Lord, lead me to the place you have promised to make me great.

Time Heals Wound

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Devotion for Sunday June 11, 2017

Topic: Time Heals Wound

Text: Genesis 33:4 - But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.

Sin is not good, whether it is supplanting, lie, cheating, stealing with gun or pen, killing, bribery, etc. Apart from eternal consequence of going to hell fire, it makes one uneasy and to run when no one pursues. The person loses peace and for every little thing, his heart condemns him.

With the aid of his mother, Jacob cheated his brother Esau and ran away (Genesis 27: 6 -29). The result of this action of Jacob is in Genesis 27:41 because he falsely took away his brother’s blessings. Hatred and murder are intimately connected. If you indulge in one, it leads to the other. Actually Esau’s aim was to prevent Jacob or his seed from having the dominion, by taking away his life. It is very possible for men to fret at God's counsels, but they can never change them.

In order to prevent mischief or killing of Jacob, Rebecca warned him of the impending danger. She counselled Jacob to flee for his safety and life (Genesis 27:42). “Time heals wound” is a popular saying. When Jacob was returning, his sin started hunting him which made him devise means to appease Esau. However, Esau had overcome his bitterness and welcomed Jacob with open arms.

We must overcome bitterness. Paul admonished us to be at peace with all people (Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14). Indeed, you might have been offended, abused, mocked and ridiculed without cause. As children of God, we have it as a duty to avoid bitterness which leads to other sins. Be the light – Romans 14:19 and Hebrews 12: 14.

Food for Thought: Mark 9:50

Memory verse: Genesis 33 verse 4 - But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.

Prayer: God, uproot every form of bitterness, hatred and unforgiving spirit in my heart.

God Blessed Him

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Devotion for Sunday February 19, 2017        

Topic: God Blessed Him

Text: Genesis 32:29 – 30

Welcome to another new day and new week. Yesterday we saw how Jacob prevailed and was blessed with a new name after an encounter with the angel of God. Today we shall see more of the blessings he received from God in after that encounter.

We observed that after the encounter, Jacob asked the angel his name. The name of God you know determines the blessing you enjoy from Him. The blessing of God is connected to His name. In your walk with God, has He revealed his name to you? He did it to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Saul, etc. Knowing God by His name is a great way of improving our faith and confidence in Him. To know him the more, you should always read His word and listen to messages, and testimonies of what He has done. 

Jacob’s request to know the name of the person he wrestled with was denied that he might not be too elated with his conquest. Again, it was denied so he will not think that he had obtained such advantage over the angel as to make him (the angel) do what he wanted. However, God still blessed him as he requested for. See how wonderfully God condescends to countenance and crown importunate prayer! Those that resolve to trust in God even when He slays them will at length be more than conquerors. This was the resolve of Jacob to keep trusting God when his hip went out of position. Don’t let the ‘displacement’ in your health, your marriage, career, etc; affect your grip on God for a blessing.

Do you desire for a blessing from God? Then don’t border asking for His name, just trust Him for the blessings and they will certainly come. All you have heard and read about Him is enough to increase your faith and confidence in Him. His deeds correspond with His name – Counsellor, Mighty, Healer, Provider, Everlasting, Peace and wonderful Isaiah 9:6. Believe in Him to receive your own blessings today.

Food for Thought: Judges 13:17 – 18

Memory verse: Genesis 32 verse 29 – Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about my name?” And he blessed him there (NKJV).  

Prayer: Blessed me, O Lord and turn me into a blessing in Jesus name. Amen.

Jacob Prevailed

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Devotion for Saturday February 18, 2017        

Topic: Jacob Prevailed

Text: Genesis 32:24 – 28

Struggle is part of human existence. Struggle (for something) is to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are lots of problems.

Jacob struggled in life perhaps because of the covenant of God to Abraham that had to be fulfilled. From birth Jacob struggled (Genesis 25:21). He “took hold of” (possessions of others) – his brother’s birthright (Genesis 25:29-34), his father’s blessing (Genesis 27:1-29), and his father-in-law’s flocks and herds (Genesis 30:22-43; 31:1) just to make sure that he succeeded in life. He had an encounter with God at Haran were God assured him of His presence and fulfilment of the covenant (Genesis 28:10-22).

Though God would have fulfilled his covenant without Jacob struggling but the lesson here is that we should not give up in our heavenly race. All we need to do is to persist against all opposition so as to obtain the crown at the end. Don’t give up in the struggle to doing the will of God. His promise and covenant are sure and will surely be fulfilled in your life.

At the ford of Jabbok, Jacob was alone (Genesis 32:24). At night, he was engaged in a wrestling with angel of God. In the process the socket of Jacob’s hips was put out of joint as he struggled with this mysterious stranger, but he refused to release his grip on him until he was given a blessing. He was unrelenting and his struggling earned him a new name (Israel). As you struggle with God through your prayer and faith, it’s my prayer that it will lead to irrevocable blessings and prevailing testimonies in Jesus name. Amen.

Food for Thought: Fervency and perseverance in prayer greatly influence God to act in our favour.

Memory verse: Genesis 32 verse 28 - Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

Prayer: Lord, grant me the grace to always struggle and prevail in prayers.

FOR YOU SAID

Devotion for Wednesday December 14, 2016

Topic: FOR YOU SAID                       

Text: Genesis 32:9 – 12         

The promises of God in the scriptures should inspire us to hold on to Him in prayer in order to claim those promises. They are aimed at challenging us to keep to the conditions of the promises while holding on to God for their fulfilment. Jacob remembered the promise God made to him in Genesis 28:13–15, which included his safety and return to the land of promise. As he was going back to his people, he remembered how he supplanted his brother Esau and was afraid. Faced with uncertainties of what might befall him as he goes to meet him, he then went to God to remind Him of the promise He made to him. With the promise, he encouraged himself in the Lord as David did (1 Samuel 30:6). He knew that despite his weaknesses, God is still able to perfect all that concerns him (Psalm 138:8).

You should know the promises God made to you because they are all there in the bible in your hand. In Luke 18:1ff, Jesus taught us the importance of persistence in prayer. When you discover what God said about that your problem, it will spur you into prayer. This is a way to develop faith.  God is not moved by our tears, complain or grumbling, rather by our faith in His word. Faith in the word of God should be your guiding principle as you approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 11:6). Go to God in prayer to and remind Him about His promises. He will not refuse you for it is His will to bless you always.

Food for Thought: Our faith moves God and not our tears or complaints.

Memory verse: Genesis 32 verse 12

Prayer: God, remember the promises (mention them) you made to me and fulfil them in Jesus name.

AIDING AND ABETTING: Devotion for Tuesday April 12, 2016

AIDING AND ABETTING: Devotion for Tuesday April 12, 2016

Text: Genesis 27:6 – 29     Memory verse: v 6 & 7

Rebecca knew that the blessing God wanted to give through Isaac was intended for Jacob, and expected he would have it. But she acted wrongly against Isaac by cheating on him; she also wronged Jacob by leading him into wickedness of defrauding his brother. By her action she placed a stumbling-block in Esau's way, and gave him a cause for hatred towards Jacob and at last to Christianity. The aiding and abetting of Rebecca is one of those crooked measures often adopted to further the Divine promises; as if the end would justify, or excuse wrong means. Thus many have acted wrongly, under the idea of being useful in promoting the cause of Christ. No one can be wiser than God. If Rebecca had not lead Jacob to supplant his brother, wouldn’t God have fulfilled his promises concerning Jacob?

This is one area we Christians make mistake too often. We try in so many ways to aid and abet ourselves and others in accessing favour from God and men. We can’t help God to be God. In all His wisdom, He is able to bring His decrees to fruition. By aiding and abetting, most of us have encouraged or involved ourselves in all manner of crimes. One of my daughters once told me how the parents gave her money to pay for examination malpractices. She refused and at last she failed. She refused because she has accepted Christ as her Saviour. She saw it as sin which some would have easily complied with. If you have ever aided and abetted or you are planning one now, repent before the anger of God will descend on you.

Food for Thought: Are there ways you aid and abet yourself or someone else to do evil or gain favour?

Prayer: Forgive me, O Lord, in any way I have helped someone in aiding and abetting, and help me not to indulge in it any longer.       

A MOMENT OF WEAKNESS: Devotion for Monday April 11, 2016

A MOMENT OF WEAKNESS: Devotion for Monday April 11, 2016

Text: Genesis 25:29 – 34      Memory verse: v 32   

Beloved, have you ever given away a valuable possession and later regretted it? If you have, you will probably recall that you took that decision under pressure. At that time, resistance seemed impossible. A birthright was a special honour given to the firstborn son (Gen 25:31). It included a double portion of the family inheritance along with the honour of, one day becoming the family’s leader. Birthrights were priceless. In Isaac’s family, the birthright belonged to Esau. But because of Esau’s narrow view, he did not hold on to it.

Esau was hungry and Jacob had some food, but He could not see beyond his exaggerated sense of need. His words in 25:32 were probably not true; it merely reflected how he felt. Esau acted on impulse, satisfying his immediate desires without pausing to consider the long-range consequences of what he was about to do. Esau did not need to eat the meal he so desperately wanted, but the pressure of the moment distorted his perspective and made his decision seem urgent.

People often experience similar pressures and  make similar decisions. For example, under sexual temptation, a marriage vow may seem unimportant. A person might feel such great pressure in one area that nothing else seems to matter and the person loses his or her perspective. What pressures do you face? You can avoid making Esau’s mistake by comparing an action’s short-term satisfaction with its long-range consequences before you act. Getting through that short, pressure–filled moment is often the most difficult and most important part of overcoming a temptation.

Food for Thought: Do you act on impulse to satisfying your immediate desires without pausing to consider the long-range consequences?

Prayer: Lord, may I not sell my Christian rights for any material gain in Jesus name.

 

I WILL GO DOWN WITH YOU: Devotion for Wednesday January 6, 2016

I WILL GO DOWN WITH YOU       Wednesday January 6, 2016

Text: Genesis 46:4             Memory verse: v 4

Family Bible Notes has it that “With the blessing of God we need not fear to undertake any service, make any sacrifice, or endure any trial to which He may call us.” God who sees all things saw how apprehensive Jacob was and decided to allay his fears with the words in Gen. 46:3 and 4. Again, those that go where God sends them shall certainly have God with them. 

This was the case of Elijah when He went to Brook Cherith and had his need met by ravens (1 Kings 17:2–6). Though Jacob never returned to Canaan, but God promised that his descendants would return. That Jacob would die in Egypt with Joseph at his side was God’s promise to Jacob that he would never know the bitterness of being lonely again.

What is that dream or proposal God has laid in your heart as you start this year? Are you apprehensive and skeptical about it? God is saying that He will go into it and you will be prosperous. Just keep trusting and believing.

Food for Thought: When God goes with you in that your endeavour, what do you think will be the result?     

Prayer: God, go down with me into my business and work this year.

THERE, I WILL MAKE YOU GREAT: Devotion for Tuesday January 5, 2016

THERE, I WILL MAKE YOU GREAT     Tuesday January 5, 2016

Text: Genesis 46:1 – 3                      Memory verse: v 3

When Jesus told Peter and his fellow fishermen to follow Him, they obeyed and today their names rings bell in the world. Who would have known the names of Peter, Andrew, James and John if not that they obeyed the instruction to follow Jesus? There are places God have chosen to open His promises to us. The promise of making Jacob great was made by God in Gen. 28:13–15. God told Jacob to leave his home and travel to a strange and faraway land, Egypt. He was 130 years old, unfit to travel and the journey is a long one. However, God reassured him by promising to go with him and take care of him. God fulfilled it by making Israel a great nation in Egypt. They were 75 persons that left for Egypt and came out in millions. What a mighty God we serve!

When new situations or surroundings frighten us as we have just entered a new year, we should recognize that experiencing fear is normal. However, to be paralyzed by fear is an indication that you question God’s ability to take care of you. There is a place God has chosen to bless and prosper you this year. All you need to do is ask for divine wisdom from God to take you to that place of recognition and blessing. We should trust God to help us as we undertake various ventures this year. He will see us through and make us great.

Food for Thought: Where has God promised to make you great?

Prayer: Lord, lead me to the place you have promised to make me great.

DO SOMETHING TO BE GREAT: Devotion for Sunday October 4, 2015

DO SOMETHING TO BE GREAT                   Sunday October 4, 2015    

Text: Genesis 32:24 – 32                             Memory verse: v 26

Jacob wrestled with the angel of the Lord and prevailed. When it was almost day break, the angel requested that Jacob should let him go but he insisted for a blessing and he got it. Jacob, now understanding who it was that had been wrestling with him, felt encouraged to cleave to Him till He should bless him. Those that would have the blessing of Christ must be earnest and be persistent for it. In Genesis 32:28 and 29, he got a new name and was blessed (compare Hosea 12:4).

Beloved, what is that thing you need to do to become great? To every one of us, what we can do varies. Some may need to pray the more, be a source of blessings and encouragement to someone; you may need to offer what you have now to get a better one, you may need to sow seed of faith or put yourself more into your work, etc. If you don’t actually know, earnestly ask God for inspiration and guidance. He will lead you into it. This is very important so that you will not toil in vain or work for the wind. Be determined and purposeful and God will see you through.        

Food for Thought: For you to receive the best blessings of life from Christ, you must be earnest and be persistent for it.

Prayer: God, help me to do that thing which will make me great in life.

A MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS

A MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS       Tuesday July 7, 2015

Text: Genesis 35:16 – 20                    Memory verse: v 18

When shall we learn that it is God alone who really knows what is best for us, and that in all worldly affairs the safest path for the Christian is to say from the heart, “It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him”. Rachel had passionately said, Give me children, or else I die; and now that she had children, she died! We should be mindful of what we confess with our mouth.

As Rachel was dying, she called her newborn son Ben-oni, the son of my sorrow. However, a man who understands, Jacob, because he would not renew the sorrowful remembrance of the wife every time he calls his son, changed his name to Benjamin, the son of my right hand: that is, very dear to me; the support of my age, like the staff in my right hand. He understands that name has so many consequences. Do you have such understanding about the things of the spirit? If not ask God today for insight and wisdom so you will not live in regret remembering evil always.

Action: Write down three things you can do to gain understanding.  

Prayer: Grant me wisdom and understanding, O Lord my God in Jesus name. 

I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU

I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU        Wednesday June 3, 2015

Text: Genesis 28:10 – 15        Memory verse: v 15     

What a great assurance we have in our text today. Our lives will be miserable if God withdraws His mercies, compassion and love from us. The assurance that wherever we are, we are safe; if we have God's favourable presence with us is heartwarming. Jacob didn’t know what will befall him as he was escaping from the fierce anger of his brother Esau, but God foresaw what hardships he would meet under his uncle's service, and therefore promised to preserve him in all places.

Usually, there are doubts and fears when we want to undertake any journey or go into any project. There are skepticisms on what the outcome might be. However, any child of God who discusses his or her plans and proposal, and gets go ahead will not fear or doubt His presence going with him or her. All the fellow can do is to rest on God’s assurances. Do you doubt God’s presence as you want to travel, start up the house project, etc? God has promised not to leave or forsake you. Nigerian parlance says ‘Carry go, no shaking’. God is with you and you will complete that project or have safe journey.

Food for Thought: God knows our future and He leads us on the right part, granting us success in every endeavour we undertake.

Prayer: God, fulfill this promise in my life and family as we travel or undertake any project in Jesus name.

WAITING FOR HIM

WAITING FOR HIM                                          Saturday March 28, 2015

Text: Luke 8:40 – 41                                                Memory verse: v 40

There is nothing comparable to waiting on the Lord. The man at the pool of Bethesda waited for over 38 years and he got what he wanted. The woman with the flow of blood waited for 12 years before her opportunity came. Jacob had to serve 14 years before he got his love, Rachel. Abraham and the wife Sarah waited for over 25 years before their promised child was born. Their case was over 25 years because they were married before Abram was called by God. Have you been waiting, God will remember you this season in Jesus name.

Jesus Christ was driven away by the people of Gadarenes. However, when He returned to the Galileans, they gladly received Him, as they were waiting for His return. Jairus was waiting to ask for Jesus’ favour (Luke 8:41). He went ahead to do good to those who desired Him. On our own part, we should know that when they reject us here, there are places they want us and our love, fellowship, and service. Again, when we wait patiently for God, it will never be in vain. Psalm 27:4; 37:4 all urge us to wait on the Lord. Beloved, are you waiting on the Lord, keep the faith and He will come back to meet, and honour your request.

Food for Thought: “Wait in quiet patience, not murmuring because you are under the affliction, but blessing God for it” – Charles Spurgeon.

Prayer: Lord, as I wait on you, may my expectations not be in vain.