MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Tuesday in Holy Week April 7,
2020
Topic: Made To Stumble
Text: Matthew 26:31 – 46
Improper
self-confidence, like that of Peter, is the first step to a spiritual fall. We
all are prone to be over-confident some times. The reason for over confident is
usually based on what John said in 1 John 4:4. But Satan is active, trying to
lead us astray and sometimes God leaves us to ourselves, so as to humble us.
This over-confidence is the reason Paul warns us in 1 Cor. 10:12. Jesus
predicted that His disciples will desert Him (v31).
Peter
as usual was quick to react that even though others were made to stumble he
will not (Matthew 26v33). Self-confident indeed! Then Jesus told him how he
will deny Him (Matthew 26v34). These revelations were to caution him and lead
him into prayers but it didn’t do so. This is how some of us behave we God
cautions us as a result of over confidence. Don’t think that you are too
spiritual to backslide in faith. If Satan can tempt Jesus, know that he cannot spare
you? You should be very vigilant and watchful.
Jesus
expected His disciples to pray after the warning in Matthew 26 v 31 as He took
them to Gethsemane but He was disappointed. The warning in Matthew 26 v 31 was
meant to challenge them into serious prayers for themselves and their Master
but it wasn’t so.
How
do we take cautions especially from the scriptures? A young man received a
caution concerning a sister who was out to seduce one of the brothers in the
fellowship. The most senior brother amongst them took it lightly and
eventually, he became the victim. Be careful and watchful!
Food for Thought: Don’t be over confident of your spirituality rather be watchful.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 10:12
Prayer: God
may I not be over confident and neglect your warnings in Jesus name.
