DCLM Higher Everyday 14 August 2023 — God Upholds The Godly
DCLM Higher Everyday 14 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — God Upholds The Godly
Topic: God Upholds The Godly
Text: Psalm 94:18-22
18When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
19In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
20Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
21They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
22But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
Key Verse: “They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood. But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge” (Psalm 94:21, 22).
Message
The great Evangelist, Billy Graham stated, “We should not covet or expect the praise of ungodly men…the very fact that they are inclined to persecute us is proof that we are ‘not of the world.’” Truly, the Christian believer cannot commit the care and protection of his life to finite man who is not only limited in power, but is also given to change. Is it not surprising that it was the same Potiphar that Joseph found grace in his sight that also threw him into prison due to the false accusation of his wife? God help us.
Like a tree bearing ripened fruits is under constant attack, so a true child of God must be continually harassed by agents of Satan. The righteous life of a Christian portrays light that uncovers the works of darkness; and consequently, attracts reprisals from the kingdom of darkness. The important fact, however, is that “the Lord is my defence…the rock of my refuge.” Despite innumerable tribulations, persecutions and afflictions, those who hide in Christ will be shielded as our God will uphold them forever.
Quote: Hide in Christ
Challenge: Hidden in Christ, you are safe forever.
Prayer for today: I will trust you forever, O God, despite fears and dangers.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
