Pastor E.A Adeboye, The General Overseer (RCCG)
Memorise:
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he
understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness,
judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith
the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:24
Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24
23 Thus saith the
LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man
glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24 But let him that
glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the
LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth:
for in these things I delight, saith the LORD
Message
Life is not what many people think it is. It is not about
financial or material abundance; neither is it about physical endowments. Life
is definitely not about power, achievements or worldly wisdom. What then is
life? Jesus answers this question in John 17:3:
"And this is
life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ,
whom thou hast sent."
True life is knowing God and Jesus Christ. In today's Bible
reading, God instructs us not to boast of our wisdom, might or riches. He said
if we want to boast, we should boast in what we know about Him. When you engage
in such boasting, the essence is not to flaunt your knowledge like some people
do today; rather, it is to rejoice in the fact that God has revealed Himself to
you to that extent. Why should you take pleasure in knowing God? Why should
knowing God be something you should be proud of? It is because knowing God can
do certain powerful things in your life and in the lives of others around you.
"And such as do
wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people
that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits."
Daniel 11:32
By the revelation of God given to Daniel, we are made to
understand that knowing God produces strength and exploits. What kinds of
exploits are being referred to here? When you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord
and Saviour, and you daily increase in the knowledge of the Holy
Trinity, you will not only have eternal life, but the life
of God will also be channelled through you to others. For instance, you will
lay your hands on the blind, and as the divine life flows through you to such a
fellow, he will begin to see. When you pray for the barren, the divine life
will cause her to conceive. This is life! When your life begins to bring joy to
the lives of many others, that is life. The life of God flowing through you
will make you the light of the world, causing those in darkness to see. The
divine life will also make you the salt of the earth, giving good taste to a
tasteless world. This life of God is not predicated upon the material world but
on the relationship you have with the Lord. How is your spiritual life? Have
you gauged your spiritual life lately?
Prayer Point:
Father, reveal Yourself to me, and help me to respond to You
the way You expect me to.
Bible in one year:
Psalm 51-56; Hebrews 5:11-6:12
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE
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