DCLM Sincere Milk 14 December 2023 — Be Kind And Loving Like Christ
DCLM Sincere Milk 14 December 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Be Kind And Loving Like Christ
Topic: Be Kind And Loving Like Christ
Text: Romans 12:9,10
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Key Verse: “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love: in honour preferring one another;” Romans 12:10
Message
Love is an expression of feeling to which every normal human being responds. Kindness is tied to love because you show it to whomsoever you love. The Bible commands us all to love one another, for love is of God and God is love. Jesus demonstrated His love for mankind by dying on the cross at Calvary to save us from eternal damnation in hell. Some children find it difficult to show kindness to others because they do not have the love of God in their hearts. God is reminding you today that you are created, redeemed and preserved out of God’s love.
You must love other people as God loves you. Do not think, say or do evil to others. God is watching. Share what you are receiving from God with others – love and kindness. Let others see Jesus in you through your kind deeds (actions). Love like Christ and many will come to Him through you. Keep telling the story of Christ’s love through your life. The good you do today and every time is never lost, the seed of kindness you sow will bear fruits in future and you will reap the rewards.
Further Reading: 1 John 4:7,8
Prayer for today: Oh God, help me to love like You and make my life a blessing to others.
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)
