Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
Topic: OUR FOCUS IN LIFE
Text: Read: Psalm 86:8-11
Daily Bible Study: Gen. 19-20; Ps. 5
“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone” (Ps. 86:10).
When we understand that the enemy is deceitful and attacks us from different angles, we will be able to fend him off much better. When attacks are blatant they are easy to identify, but when concealed, they are difficult to identify and confront. Attacks could come as marriage troubles, financial difficulties, sudden death of a loved one, troubles from extended family members, neighbours, colleagues or even fellow church members; causing you to stop going to church.
In an attempt to quench our passion for God and slowly steal away our intimacy with the Lord, the enemy tries to lure our focus elsewhere with many trials and difficulties. Truth is that whether we believe in God or not, these trials must come. What we should not lose is our focus on Christ, who alone can save us out of all trying situations. We must cleanse our hearts and remove from our lives things that do not point us to God. It is not sinful to desire a better life; that is actually God’s plan for us. However, when our focus in life to upgrade our lifestyles, shifts us away from God, then it becomes sinful.
Throughout life, we are faced with numerous decisions, many of which are costly. Yet, nothing in life will ever be as satisfying as following the Lord. No matter how many things we obtain in life, no matter how many promotions we get, no matter how much fame and popularity we have – these things pale in comparison to the hope and joy we find in a relationship with Christ Jesus our Saviour.
Prayer: Lord God Almighty, thank You for Your hope and joy. Please help me to keep my focus on You alone. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 10. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
Topic: OUR FOCUS IN LIFE
Text: Read: Psalm 86:8-11
Daily Bible Study: Gen. 19-20; Ps. 5
“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone” (Ps. 86:10).
When we understand that the enemy is deceitful and attacks us from different angles, we will be able to fend him off much better. When attacks are blatant they are easy to identify, but when concealed, they are difficult to identify and confront. Attacks could come as marriage troubles, financial difficulties, sudden death of a loved one, troubles from extended family members, neighbours, colleagues or even fellow church members; causing you to stop going to church.
In an attempt to quench our passion for God and slowly steal away our intimacy with the Lord, the enemy tries to lure our focus elsewhere with many trials and difficulties. Truth is that whether we believe in God or not, these trials must come. What we should not lose is our focus on Christ, who alone can save us out of all trying situations. We must cleanse our hearts and remove from our lives things that do not point us to God. It is not sinful to desire a better life; that is actually God’s plan for us. However, when our focus in life to upgrade our lifestyles, shifts us away from God, then it becomes sinful.
Throughout life, we are faced with numerous decisions, many of which are costly. Yet, nothing in life will ever be as satisfying as following the Lord. No matter how many things we obtain in life, no matter how many promotions we get, no matter how much fame and popularity we have – these things pale in comparison to the hope and joy we find in a relationship with Christ Jesus our Saviour.
Prayer: Lord God Almighty, thank You for Your hope and joy. Please help me to keep my focus on You alone. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 10. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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