Monday January 9th
Bible Reading: Heb. 4: 1- 13
Topic: Entering God's Rest
The year 2017 holds a lot
of promises from God Who never forsakes His Children (Heb. 13: 5)
For many years, our Nation
has been going through innumerable challenges - ranging from insecurity to economic
instability - resulting in untold hardship for our People.
There is a promise of REST
(Salvation e.t.c) for the People of God (Matt. 11: 28)
The Israelites had hope of
entering the Promised Land; yet many died without entering it as a result of their
DISOBEDIENCE to God's commandments. God was angry with them and so prevented
them from entering it.
The writer of Hebrews is
sending a clear warning to this generation that we should not trifle with the
Grace of God or be disobedient to His commandments.
Jesus said "If anyone
loves Me, he will keep My Word" (John 14: 23
This is not about
"sinless perfection" - since no one can live a sinless life - but
about "willful disobedience" of which the Children of Israel were
guilty as charged.
Let us be cautious of
unbelief (faithlessness) and disobedience (indiscipline) in our walk with God
this year.
It cost His People - the
generation that came out of Egypt - entrance into the Promised Land (Heb. 4: 2,
6)
Determine that you will
walk diligently before God (Ps. 119: 4; Prov. 22: 29) this year with the
Messiah Who has been revealed to us (Heb. 1: 1 - 3), so nothing can block the
blessings which God has laid in store for you this year
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your Promises are forever
sure. Give me the grace to unlock the promise of rest as I diligently
(carefully and thoughtfully) walk with you this year. May I have no part in
unbelief and disobedience as You make Yourself manifest to me.
Amen
Memory verse: "For the Word of God is quick and
powerful and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing
asunder of the soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow and is a discerner
of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Heb. 4: 12
Source: The Daily Fountain
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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