Open Heaven for Today 27 January 2020: [Monday] – The Word or the World?
THE WORD OR THE WORLD? – Monday January 27th 2020
Memorise: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16a
Read: 1st John 2:14-17 (KJV)
14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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Message:-
People are naturally influenced by what they constantly see or hear. Thus, every Christian is at risk of being influenced by the world around them.
Open Heaven for Today 27 January 2020 – The Word or the World?
This is why we must always remember that though we are in this world, we are not of it (John 15:19). Our major influence should be the word of God. Romans 12:2 states:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
The above passage warns us against being influenced by the world. It counsels that our minds must be constantly renewed so that we can do the will of God which is clearly written in His word.
How often do you read your Bible? If you don’t read your Bible at least in the morning and evening, it is likely that you are already being influenced by the world. This is because something you don’t interact with regularly cannot have more influence on your than that which you relate with frequently. You must read your Bible daily. You must also ensure that your memorise and meditate on a scripture daily.
Open Heaven for Today 27 January 2020: [Monday] – The Word or the World?
Many Christians today live like the world around them: They hardly pray before making decisions, even though Proverbs 3:5-6 says you should not lean on your own understanding but acknowledge Him in ALL your ways. They ignore the poor and hungry even though Matthew 25:45 says that not showing care for the hungry and destitute translate to not showing care for Christ.
Open Heaven for Today 27 January 2020 Monday: Reflection
They walk around with high shoulders because of their leadership position or wealth, whereas our Master washed the feet of His disciples and even said whoever will lead amongst us must be the servant of everyone else. What really influences you – is it the word of God or the world? If the word of God has any influence on you, it would show in your lifestyle. You wouldn’t need to tell people that you are Christian before they know that indeed, you are a child of God.
Reflection
What influences you daily decisions – is it the word of God or the world?
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