Daily Fountain 2017 - 2010 - Doing Things That Make A Big Difference

Friday October 20

Bible Reading:     Rom. 12: 9 - 21

Topic:                  Doing Things That Make A Big Difference

From the text we have read, there is a dire need for us to always live to draw to God the souls of our family members, relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours by doing practical things that are pleasing to God and that can make the big difference in the world.

These include

1.      avoiding hypocrisy (v. 9)

2.      being kind and affectionate (v. 10)

3.      giving preference to one another (v. 10)

4.      being hospitable (v. 13)

5.      returning good for evil (v. 15)

6.      seeing to others needs and feelings (v. 15)

7.      being of the same mind (v. 16)

8.      treating others respectfully (v. 17

9.      living peaceably with all men (v. 18)

10.    leaving vengeance for God (vs. 19 - 21)

Let us not be ignorant of the fact the call to us to make the big difference on earth is very timely and it is for God's Kingdom.

It will not cost us anything other than doing little things that are good and godly. These things can help bridge the gap in the life of a Christian and transform his ugly situations.

They can help win the hearts of people around us and save souls from perishing.

How often we find it hard to do this and so we struggle with our faith. Let us arise and turn a new leaf as we continue our sojourn on the earth.

Prayer

Almighty God, teach us to love and appreciate one another so as to make the Society a better place, Amen.

Memory Verse             Rom. 12: 19

"Dearly Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, saith the Lord."

Source:     The Daily Fountain 2017

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