GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Memorise: But as it is written, Eye hath
not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things
which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1st Corinthians 2:9
Read: John 4:24-34, Bible in one year;
Micah 5-7, Matthew 11:20-12:8
The scripture reading of today shows us
a marked difference between the priorities of our Lord Jesus Christ and that of
His disciples at a point in time. Many of us, like the disciples, are often
engrossed with how to meet our physical, psychological and emotional needs. We
are immersed in things which are ephemeral in nature. These include what to
eat, what to drink, where to live, how to be clothed, how to take care of our
immediate and distant families, how to stay health, how to be wealthy and how
to be famous. Jesus assured His disciples that the Father knew their needs and
would provide for them (Matthew 6:31-32). Moreover, He stressed what should be
the topmost priority of all heaven-bound Christians. Matthew 6:33 says,
“But
seek ye first the kingdom
of God
Passion for the things of God should be
your topmost priority! It is often said that passionate people make the
greatest contributions to society. Be passionate about the things of God. Seek
first the kingdom
of God
God is called the God of glory in Acts
7:2. There are therefore great expectations for those who serve the God of
glory in holiness and truth. There is a blessing of divine favour for all who
consecrate themselves to serving God in spirit and truth. It should be noted
that a day of divine favour is better than many years of labour. The blessing
of divine favour is superior to what people ordinarily enjoy. I pray that you
will enjoy the blessing of divine favour with effect from today in Jesus’ Name.
Those who consecrate themselves to serving God in spirit and truth also receive
divine prosperity (Psalm 1:1-3). God is the only one who blesses without adding
sorrows to it. Are you experiencing sorrow in any area of your life? I pray
that God will turn that sorrow to joy in Jesus’ Name. There is fruitfulness for
all who consecrate themselves to serving God in spirit and truth (Psalm
92:12-14). They also have an assurance of victory have an assurance of victory
over all known and unknown enemies (Psalm 132:18). God will reveal the secret
of all your enemies to you. He will stand by you and fight all your battles for
you. He will render your enemies irreverent and grant you victory over them. Finally,
there is the assurance of making heaven at last for all who consecrate
themselves to serving God in spirit and truth. What is the state of your
consecration and love for God?
Prayer Point
Father, grant me the grace to consecrate
myself to serving you in spirit and truth.
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