Devotion for Wednesday January 3, 2018
Topic: Best Ways To Bear Worthy Fruits
Text: Luke 3:10 – 14
The question the
people of Jerusalem, all Judea, and the entire region around the Jordan asked
John is what all meaningful Christians should ask God at the beginning of the
year like this which is "what shall we do then?" The question they
asked John is similar to what we have in Acts 2:37. John had to enumerate some
of the areas people of diverse professions commit sin against God and humanity.
He mentioned acts of charity (Kindness to the needy), honesty and sincerity
among tax collectors in collecting taxes. He also charged soldiers to stop
intimidating people or accusing them falsely, and to be contented with their
wages. A closer look at John’s answers in Luke 3:11 – 14 gives a clear picture
of our present day society. Can you do a comparison with your society? Some
people have decided to be doing these and many other crimes despite the word of
God they preach and hear. Their reasons are that a labourer deserves his wages
and their salaries have not been paid. Beloved, you have no excuse to extort
money from people or falsify scales to make gains. These are attributes of
unbelievers. It should not be seen or heard among believers. If you had been in
it, repent today. God expects us to bear good fruits for Him. We can only do it
through righteousness and not through deceit if we hope to benefit from His
blessings for us. Sing A&M 361; Abu
128
Food for Thought: One of the first
demands of religion is to be good and it is the best way to show that our
repentance is not feigned.
Memory verse: 1 John 3:17
Prayer: Lord
God, grant that I will bear fruits worthy of my repentance in Jesus name. Amen
