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."
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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