DCLM Sincere Milk 6 April 2024 — Life Jacket
DCLM Sincere Milk 6 April 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Life Jacket
Topic: Life Jacket
Text: Ephesians 6:11-18
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Key Verse: “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11
Message
A life jacket is a personal flotation device in the form of a vest or suit that is worn to prevent the wearer from drowning in a body of water. Life jacket is a must to have for anyone that wants to travel by sea. All aircrafts also provide it for every passenger in case of emergency. Without life jacket, even the strongest swimmer on earth can’t stay afloat forever without tiring out and drowning.
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Life is like a sea: sometimes it’s calm and still, other times it’s rough and irregular. We often need a life preserver to help us stay afloat. A full packaged life jacket for believer is the armour of God which includes salvation, speaking the truth at all times, living a righteous life, living by and preaching the word of God, faith in God and a life of consistent prayer. In perilous times, the full armour of God keeps us from drowning in life’s troubles. A life jacket will not do you any good if you are not wearing it. Wear it at all times so that you will be able to stand against the attacks and all the tricks of the devil, the arch enemy of Christians. Believers are travelling on a stormy sea and only those with life jackets are sure of safety and protection.
Further Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Prayer for today: Oh Lord, please protect me from the attacks of the devil and help me to go through the Christian journey unhurt.
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)
