Daily Fountain 2017 - Special Announcement From Heaven

Sunday September 3

Trinity 12

Bible Reading: Matt. 12: 16 - 22

Topic: Special Announcement From Heaven

Verses 18 - 21 refer to the prophesy of Isaiah on seven qualifications of the beloved servant of God.

These qualifications are as follows

i. He has the Spirit of God (v. 18)

ii. He spreads the Gospel (v. 18)

iii. He maintains justice in all situations (v. 16)

iv. He is gentle, avoiding strife with people (v. 19)

v. He is not a noisemaker (v. 19)

vi. He does not worsen the situation of the broken hearted (v. 20)

vii. He does not quench smouldering works meaning that he encourages gifted people (v. 20)

These qualifications were fulfilled in the life Jesus.

He was filled with the Spirit of God and committed to the spreading of the Gospel. He maintained justice and peace in all situations. He also had a 'quiet' fruitful Ministry (His works and teachings advertised Him). He encouraged the weak. He trained His disciples and encouraged them to fulfill their calling.

Do you wish to please God?

Emulate these attributes exhibited in the life of Jesus.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Be committed to a life of evangelism, peace, justice, humility encouraging the weak and gifted people around you

By so doing, God would be delighted in you

Prayer

Lord, help me to live up to Your standard expectations, Amen.

Memory Verse Matt. 12: 18

"Behold My servant, Whom I have chosen; My Beloved, in Whom My Soul is well pleased: I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He shall shew judgement to the Gentiles."

Source: The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)

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