DCLM Sincere Milk 2 August 2024 — Dangerous Gifts
DCLM Sincere Milk 2 August 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Dangerous Gifts
Topic: Dangerous Gifts
Text: Genesis 25:29-34
29And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
31And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
32And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
33And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
Key Verse: “Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.” Genesis 25:34
Message
Although gifts often make children happy, it is not all gifts that are helpful. Jacob received a gift of pottage (food) from his brother Esau, but lost the right to greater blessings. Judas received 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus. He collected the money but died without eve spending it.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 1 August 2024 — Covenant Promise
What a bad gift!
Every gift from Satan is evil regardless of , how beautiful or nice it . appears Everyone is tempted by Satan to disobey God’s word in exchange for a “gift” that provides temporary gain and enjoyment. Do not be greedy and steal. Do not believe that those who live in sin are enjoying and having fun. Reject every evil suggestion and do not allow dirty thoughts in your heart. The pain and the eternal sorrow that come with those “dangerous gifts” are greater than the temporary gain.
However, there is a gift from God that everyone must receive: forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. Anyone who does not have this gift will not get to heaven. The gift is available for every child who is a sinner. Repent of all your sins now and ask Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour.
Further Reading: Hebrews 12:16,17
Prayer for today: Dear Father, please help me overcome any temptation to sin against you.
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)
