Read:
Daniel 2:16-19
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 30:20-32:32
Psalms 73:1-17
Hymn:
Sing hymn 1
It takes withdrawing from the crowd to be able to hear the message that
will not only save you from evil, but will take to the next level of
stardom. An adage says: “He that is afraid of being alone will die in
the crown unnoticed.” The Psalmist says that the Lord makes him to be
wise “in the hidden part” (Psalms 51:6).
In today’s reading, we learn a lot from the withdrawal approach of
Daniel and his friends. The king had a dream that he could not remember
not to talk of interpreting. All the wise men of Babylon and the
dream-interpreting astrologers could neither figure it out nor give
interpretation to it. So, their lives were put at stake including those
of Daniel and his friends. When the news got to Daniel and his
colleagues, he demanded for some time to seek the face of their God.
Daniel and his companions went into the secret place of the Most High
and sought His face for the revelation of the dream of the king. The
Bible says:
“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things
which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we
may do all the words of this law.”
Deuteronomy 29:29
There are lots of lessons we can learn from this story. The first that
readily comes to mind is the fact that we must always find time to be in
God’s presence, because He desires our fellowship. You can be sure that
God will always present you with a gift whether you are a guest to Him
in His sanctuary or you play host to Him when you invite Him to come
into your life. An example of someone who was a guest to Him in His
sanctuary was Hannah who withdrew from the crowded festivities at
Shiloh. Her gift was a bouncing baby boy, Samuel (1 Samuel 1:9-18).
When God comes visiting you in your lonely condition, He comes with
gifts that money cannot buy. When Abraham decided to be alone with God,
coming out from his extended family, he hosted the Almighty God through
His angelic representatives and what he got in return was a child of
promise (Genesis 18:1-14).
Another lesson in this story is that we must learn how to trust God for
good knowledge. The Almighty is the custodian of good knowledge and He
gives it to those who diligently seek it. The Bible says:
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning.”
James 1:17
It is wisdom, therefore, that we seek God wherever and whenever He may
be found. Incidentally, from time immemorial, God is not always in the
midst of the crowd. This is corroborated by the adage which says: “One
with God is a majority”. Beloved, seek God today, not in the crowd, but
in your personal and quiet life.
Memorise:
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Psalm 51:6
Action Point:
Choose a place where you will not be distracted for your daily personal relationship with God.
Saturday 1 October 2016
FILTERED LIGHT - Our Daily Bread 2016 - October 3
READ:
2 Corinthians 4:1-12
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
-2 Corinthians 4:6
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 17-19
Ephesians 5:17-33
The painting A Trail of Light by Colorado Springs artist Bob Simpich shows a grove of aspen trees with golden leaves lit by the autumn sun. The topmost leaves are brilliantly illuminated while the ground beneath the trees is a mixture of sunlight and shadows. The painter said of this contrast, “I can’t resist the light filtered through to the forest floor. It weaves a special magic.”
The apostle Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Corinth, “For it is the God who commanded to shine out darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6). Paul goes on to describe the reality of life in which “we are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; … perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (vv.8-9).
There are times when it seems that the light of God’s face is dimmed because of our difficulty, sorrow, or loss. Yet, even in these dark shadows, we can see evidence of His presence with us.
If we walk in filtered light today, may we discover anew that God’s light – Jesus – is always shining in our hearts. – David McCasland
Lord, shine the light of Your face on us that we may find our way to Your salvation. Shine Your light into the darkness that envelops our world that we may see who You are and show others the way to You.
In dark circumstances, God’s light is still shining in our hearts.
2 Corinthians 4:1-12
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
-2 Corinthians 4:6
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 17-19
Ephesians 5:17-33
The painting A Trail of Light by Colorado Springs artist Bob Simpich shows a grove of aspen trees with golden leaves lit by the autumn sun. The topmost leaves are brilliantly illuminated while the ground beneath the trees is a mixture of sunlight and shadows. The painter said of this contrast, “I can’t resist the light filtered through to the forest floor. It weaves a special magic.”
The apostle Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Corinth, “For it is the God who commanded to shine out darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6). Paul goes on to describe the reality of life in which “we are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; … perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (vv.8-9).
There are times when it seems that the light of God’s face is dimmed because of our difficulty, sorrow, or loss. Yet, even in these dark shadows, we can see evidence of His presence with us.
If we walk in filtered light today, may we discover anew that God’s light – Jesus – is always shining in our hearts. – David McCasland
Lord, shine the light of Your face on us that we may find our way to Your salvation. Shine Your light into the darkness that envelops our world that we may see who You are and show others the way to You.
In dark circumstances, God’s light is still shining in our hearts.
Friday 30 September 2016
THE BLESSING OF SOLITUDE II - Open Heavens 2016 - October 2
Read:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 28:1-30:19
Psalms 72
Hymn:
Sing hymn 1
Other blessings of solitary living include divine authority, divine revelation and divine direction. In our memory verse for today, we read that Elijah was a man who possessed divine authority that controlled the weather. He commanded rain to cease and it was so; when he felt it was time to release the rain, he commanded it to start falling and it was so! The Bible says in 1 Kings 17:1:
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”
This did not come by careless and flamboyant living. This authority came as a result of solitary living and a separated life. We can understand this by what God said to Elijah in 1 Kings 18:1:
“And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”
It took instruction from God before Elijah could show himself to Ahab. He had been in solitary confinement ever since he made the proclamation of the drought. Some Christian ministers would want to be seen everywhere, at every public function and yet they want authority, they want divine revelation and direction. They dine and wine with the elites in the society and yet they want to exercise divine authority. It does not work like that. Elijah said, “As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand…” Children of God, pastors, where are you standing? Before God or in the crowd?
In the reading of today’s Bible text, it is amazing to know that not only spiritual but also physical encouragement came to Elijah during his solitary time with God. Through this divine physical provision, the Bible says that he travelled for forty days and forty nights without eating anything else. One lesson we must quickly grasp here is that God is interested in our physical and spiritual well-being. It is a pity that some Christians spiritualise so many things at the detriment of their physical well-being. Imagine God saying, “Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.” This divine consideration came because Elijah took time to be alone with God. One other lesson we must learn is that, still in his solitude, Elijah was visited by God and he was able to lodge his complaint against the society he was living in and consequently he was told what to do. We receive divine instruction when we are alone with God. Our misconceptions about life situations will receive clarification and better understanding when we are alone with God. The Bible says:
“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.”
Psalm 25:14
Unknown to Elijah that he was not only the prophet standing for God, he wanted to die. However, he was told that God himself has preserved seven thousand prophets who had not corrupted themselves! What a revelation and a lesson. Never think you are the only one keeping the bound of holiness, there are others unknown to you. So don’t give into Satan. God will never change and He will never lower His standards. God bless you as you continue with God in holiness.
Memorise:
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
James 5:17
Prayer Point:
Father, grace to be separated unto You, not following the multitude, please give to me.
1 Kings 19:9-18
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 28:1-30:19
Psalms 72
Hymn:
Sing hymn 1
Other blessings of solitary living include divine authority, divine revelation and divine direction. In our memory verse for today, we read that Elijah was a man who possessed divine authority that controlled the weather. He commanded rain to cease and it was so; when he felt it was time to release the rain, he commanded it to start falling and it was so! The Bible says in 1 Kings 17:1:
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”
This did not come by careless and flamboyant living. This authority came as a result of solitary living and a separated life. We can understand this by what God said to Elijah in 1 Kings 18:1:
“And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”
It took instruction from God before Elijah could show himself to Ahab. He had been in solitary confinement ever since he made the proclamation of the drought. Some Christian ministers would want to be seen everywhere, at every public function and yet they want authority, they want divine revelation and direction. They dine and wine with the elites in the society and yet they want to exercise divine authority. It does not work like that. Elijah said, “As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand…” Children of God, pastors, where are you standing? Before God or in the crowd?
In the reading of today’s Bible text, it is amazing to know that not only spiritual but also physical encouragement came to Elijah during his solitary time with God. Through this divine physical provision, the Bible says that he travelled for forty days and forty nights without eating anything else. One lesson we must quickly grasp here is that God is interested in our physical and spiritual well-being. It is a pity that some Christians spiritualise so many things at the detriment of their physical well-being. Imagine God saying, “Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.” This divine consideration came because Elijah took time to be alone with God. One other lesson we must learn is that, still in his solitude, Elijah was visited by God and he was able to lodge his complaint against the society he was living in and consequently he was told what to do. We receive divine instruction when we are alone with God. Our misconceptions about life situations will receive clarification and better understanding when we are alone with God. The Bible says:
“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.”
Psalm 25:14
Unknown to Elijah that he was not only the prophet standing for God, he wanted to die. However, he was told that God himself has preserved seven thousand prophets who had not corrupted themselves! What a revelation and a lesson. Never think you are the only one keeping the bound of holiness, there are others unknown to you. So don’t give into Satan. God will never change and He will never lower His standards. God bless you as you continue with God in holiness.
Memorise:
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
James 5:17
Prayer Point:
Father, grace to be separated unto You, not following the multitude, please give to me.
IN THE STORM - Our Daily Bread 2016 - October 2
READ:
Mark 4:35-41
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
-Mark 4:39
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 14-16
Ephesians 5:1-16
A storm was brewing – not just on the horizon but also in a friend’s home. “When I was in Hong Kong,” she shared, “the local meteorological service announced that there was a superstorm approaching. But more than the storm that was looming outside my window, there was a storm brewing at home. While my dad was in the hospital, family members were trying to balance their home and work responsibilities while also travelling to and from the hospital. They were so tired that patience was wearing thin, and the situation at home was tense.”
Life can feel like a storm – tossing us around with winds of misfortune, grief or stress. Where can we turn? When Jesus’ disciples were caught in a great windstorm and wondered if He cared, they still knew where to turn. He demonstrated His power by calming the howling storm (Mark 4:38-39).
But often He does not calm the storm immediately. And, like the disciples, we may feel that He doesn’t care. To calm our fears, we can cling to faith in who God is and what He can do. We can take shelter in Him (Psalm 91:1). We can find His help to relate to others with grace. We can rest in an all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving God. He is with us in the storm and cradles us through the storm. – Poh Fang Chia
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,
Or demons or men, or whatever it be
No waters can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of the ocean, and earth, and skies. – Baker
One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think. – Brother Lawrence
Mark 4:35-41
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
-Mark 4:39
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 14-16
Ephesians 5:1-16
A storm was brewing – not just on the horizon but also in a friend’s home. “When I was in Hong Kong,” she shared, “the local meteorological service announced that there was a superstorm approaching. But more than the storm that was looming outside my window, there was a storm brewing at home. While my dad was in the hospital, family members were trying to balance their home and work responsibilities while also travelling to and from the hospital. They were so tired that patience was wearing thin, and the situation at home was tense.”
Life can feel like a storm – tossing us around with winds of misfortune, grief or stress. Where can we turn? When Jesus’ disciples were caught in a great windstorm and wondered if He cared, they still knew where to turn. He demonstrated His power by calming the howling storm (Mark 4:38-39).
But often He does not calm the storm immediately. And, like the disciples, we may feel that He doesn’t care. To calm our fears, we can cling to faith in who God is and what He can do. We can take shelter in Him (Psalm 91:1). We can find His help to relate to others with grace. We can rest in an all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving God. He is with us in the storm and cradles us through the storm. – Poh Fang Chia
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,
Or demons or men, or whatever it be
No waters can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of the ocean, and earth, and skies. – Baker
One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think. – Brother Lawrence
THE POWER OF RITUAL - Our Daily Bread 2016 - October 1
READ:
1 Corinthians 11:23-34
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
-1 Corinthians 11:24
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 11-13
Ephesians 4
When I was growing up, one of the rules in our house was that we weren’t allowed to go to bed angry (Ephesians 4:26). All our fights and disagreements had to be resolved. The companion to that rule was this bedtime ritual: Mom and Dad would say to my brother and me, “Good night. I love you.” And we would respond, “Good night. I love you too.”
The value of this family ritual has recently been impressed on me. As my mother lay in a hospice bed dying of lung cancer, she became less and less responsive. But each night when I left her bedside I would say, “I love you, Mom.” And though she could say little else, she would respond, “I love you too.” Growing up I had no idea what a gift this ritual would be to me many years later.
Time and repetition can rob our rituals of meaning. But some are important reminders of vital spiritual truths. First-century believers misused the practice of the Lord’s Supper, but the apostle Paul didn’t tell them to stop celebrating it. Instead, he told them, “As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26).
Rather than give up the ritual, perhaps we need to restore the meaning. – Julie Ackerman Link
Lord, when we observe the Lord’s Supper, help us avoid the trap of letting our observance grow routine. May we always be moved with gratitude for the wonderful gift of ritual.
Any ritual can lose meaning, but that does not make the ritual meaningless.
1 Corinthians 11:23-34
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
-1 Corinthians 11:24
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 11-13
Ephesians 4
When I was growing up, one of the rules in our house was that we weren’t allowed to go to bed angry (Ephesians 4:26). All our fights and disagreements had to be resolved. The companion to that rule was this bedtime ritual: Mom and Dad would say to my brother and me, “Good night. I love you.” And we would respond, “Good night. I love you too.”
The value of this family ritual has recently been impressed on me. As my mother lay in a hospice bed dying of lung cancer, she became less and less responsive. But each night when I left her bedside I would say, “I love you, Mom.” And though she could say little else, she would respond, “I love you too.” Growing up I had no idea what a gift this ritual would be to me many years later.
Time and repetition can rob our rituals of meaning. But some are important reminders of vital spiritual truths. First-century believers misused the practice of the Lord’s Supper, but the apostle Paul didn’t tell them to stop celebrating it. Instead, he told them, “As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26).
Rather than give up the ritual, perhaps we need to restore the meaning. – Julie Ackerman Link
Lord, when we observe the Lord’s Supper, help us avoid the trap of letting our observance grow routine. May we always be moved with gratitude for the wonderful gift of ritual.
Any ritual can lose meaning, but that does not make the ritual meaningless.
THE BLESSING OF SOLITUDE I - Open Heavens 2016 - October 1, 2016
Read:
Genesis 32:23-30
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 25-27
Psalms 71:14-24
Hymn:
Sing hymn 1
One of the characteristics of the eagle that we learn from the School of Disciples of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is its lonely lifestyle. We learn the virtues of a solitary lifestyle because more often than not, the crowd could be distracting. Our Lord Jesus Christ, in our memory verse for today, demonstrated the need to withdraw and be done with God periodically. The Bible says in Matthew 14:23:
“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.”
What was Jesus doing alone? He was having fellowship with His Father and probably the angels were ministering to Him as we read in Matthew 4:11
In our text for today, Jacob was facing a frightening situation and he needed to sort things out with his Maker. So, he decided to be alone after discharging his family to go before him. What he was doing could be assumed in the light of verses 9 to verse 26. There are many lessons we can learn from this story: Firstly, to be alone with God we must separate ourselves from the crowd. Secondly, to be alone with God requires denying ourselves the luxury of family fellowship and affection. Jacob parted with family including the wife he laboured have for fourteen years. The only time the Bible allows a temporary separation between the husband and wife is when it comes to being alone with God. The Bible says:
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.”
1 Corinthians 7:5
The third lesson we can learn from this story is that solitary living is of no use if you cannot get the best out of it. Jacob did not just isolate himself from the crowd, he had a nice and meaningful with his Maker, and he did not miss out the essence when he said: “…I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” (Genesis 32:26). I always pity people when they come for big meetings like the Holy Ghost service, Festival of Life, Holy Ghost Congress, etc. and they sleep all through the programme, even while prayers are going on. These people left the luxury of their beds and comfortable houses, only to come here and waste their time in the presence of the Lord. Jacob did not do this; he went for the best from his God. Another lesson we can learn here is that as a result of this separation unto God, Jacob’s terrible past was erased and he was mightily blessed. Finally in this story, we learn that we don’t need the details of how God will perform our desperately needed miracles. All we need is faith to believe whatever the Lord says concerning us, either in His Word or through prophetic utterances from His genuine prophets. Jacob asked for the name of the man with whom he was wrestling and the man said that knowing his name was no necessary; all he needed was miracles and blessings, so he blessed him. This is a mighty reward of solitary living; being alone with God pays a lot. As you choose to separate yourself unto the Lord and away from the world, I pray that the blessings of the Lord shall characterise your separated life in Jesus’ Name.
Memorise:
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:23
Action Point:
Decide to dedicate some solitary time for prayer and have meaningful fellowship with your Maker.
Genesis 32:23-30
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 25-27
Psalms 71:14-24
Hymn:
Sing hymn 1
One of the characteristics of the eagle that we learn from the School of Disciples of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is its lonely lifestyle. We learn the virtues of a solitary lifestyle because more often than not, the crowd could be distracting. Our Lord Jesus Christ, in our memory verse for today, demonstrated the need to withdraw and be done with God periodically. The Bible says in Matthew 14:23:
“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.”
What was Jesus doing alone? He was having fellowship with His Father and probably the angels were ministering to Him as we read in Matthew 4:11
In our text for today, Jacob was facing a frightening situation and he needed to sort things out with his Maker. So, he decided to be alone after discharging his family to go before him. What he was doing could be assumed in the light of verses 9 to verse 26. There are many lessons we can learn from this story: Firstly, to be alone with God we must separate ourselves from the crowd. Secondly, to be alone with God requires denying ourselves the luxury of family fellowship and affection. Jacob parted with family including the wife he laboured have for fourteen years. The only time the Bible allows a temporary separation between the husband and wife is when it comes to being alone with God. The Bible says:
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.”
1 Corinthians 7:5
The third lesson we can learn from this story is that solitary living is of no use if you cannot get the best out of it. Jacob did not just isolate himself from the crowd, he had a nice and meaningful with his Maker, and he did not miss out the essence when he said: “…I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” (Genesis 32:26). I always pity people when they come for big meetings like the Holy Ghost service, Festival of Life, Holy Ghost Congress, etc. and they sleep all through the programme, even while prayers are going on. These people left the luxury of their beds and comfortable houses, only to come here and waste their time in the presence of the Lord. Jacob did not do this; he went for the best from his God. Another lesson we can learn here is that as a result of this separation unto God, Jacob’s terrible past was erased and he was mightily blessed. Finally in this story, we learn that we don’t need the details of how God will perform our desperately needed miracles. All we need is faith to believe whatever the Lord says concerning us, either in His Word or through prophetic utterances from His genuine prophets. Jacob asked for the name of the man with whom he was wrestling and the man said that knowing his name was no necessary; all he needed was miracles and blessings, so he blessed him. This is a mighty reward of solitary living; being alone with God pays a lot. As you choose to separate yourself unto the Lord and away from the world, I pray that the blessings of the Lord shall characterise your separated life in Jesus’ Name.
Memorise:
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:23
Action Point:
Decide to dedicate some solitary time for prayer and have meaningful fellowship with your Maker.
Thursday 29 September 2016
GRACE, NOT DISGRACE - Open Heavens 2016 - September 30, 2016
Read:
Psalms 23:1-6
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 23-24
Psalms 71:1-13
Hymn:
Sing hymn 11
Grace is the favour of God to human
beings. It is the demonstration of God’s goodwill towards humankind in the
person of Jesus Christ, and the effects of that goodwill in human lives. The
word is rarely found in the Old Testament but employed frequently in the New
Testament, leading some to declare the New Testament period as the dispensation
of grace. The Christian life is completely dependent upon the grace of God.
God’s grace compensates for human weaknesses in that God shows Himself gracious
in His dealings with human beings. John 1:16-17 says:
“And of his fulness have all we
received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but
grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
God’s grace is abundant (Romans 5:17).
This grace is not only abundant but can be exceeding in one’s life (2
Corinthians 9:14). Grace is one way God makes up for our shortcomings. Grace
covers our human frailties. Through grace, God uses our very limited strength
and resources to do the impossible. This He does by adding His own strength and
resources to ours. With grace, your lack, limitations, and defects are fully
covered. When you have exceeding grace, it means God’s provision far exceeds
your need. Grace is in action at those times that the Holy Spirit helps us to
pray in accordance with God’s will when we do not know how to pray (Romans
8:26-27). When you have prayed, fasted and tried without measuring up to
standard, then it is time to fall back on His grace. Grace can be accessed at
varying measures. To some people, grace may be unavailable, to some, only a
little, while some will have it in abundance, and for some others, grace will
outnumber their needs. What level of grace do you have access to? If you want
to access extreme levels of grace, do not frustrate God’s grace that is
currently available upon you, do not waste it and do not become a storage tower
of grace, but rather, be a channel of grace. Always use grace for the purpose
it is given to you. Be gracious to others. Be generous. Live a holy life. 2
Corinthians 6:1 says:
“We then, as workers
together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace
of God in vain.”
God does not wish that we receive His
grace in vain; He wants us to be progressive by growing in grace. God wants us
to share His grace with others for them to taste and see that the Lord is good.
May His glory fill the earth, that His Name may be praised forever more.
Memorise:
As it is written, Behold, I
lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth
on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 9:33
Prayer Point:
Father, let Your grace be sufficient for
me. Please Lord; make me a distributor of Your grace.
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