DCLM Higher Everyday 13 May 2025 — The Marks Of Jesus
DCLM Higher Everyday 13 May 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Marks Of Jesus
Topic: The Marks Of Jesus
Text: Galatians 6:14-18
14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
17From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (To the Galatians written from Rome.)
Key Verse: “From henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus” (Galatians 6:17). “Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body” (2 Corinthians 4:10).
Message
In ancient times, three classes of persons were branded on their bodies: soldiers in displaying complete commitment to their countries, slaves indicating that they belonged to a master, and devotees signifying their worship of a deity. As every craftsman tries to leave a trademark on their products as a sign of ownership and easy traceability back to the maker, Jesus also puts His marks on every one that is born of the Spirit. These marks just like scars on the skin though not always physical are easily identifiable in every Christian’s life. They might come in form of persecutions, afflictions, and trials, but through these marks, our love for Christ is being proved as genuine and we abound more in fruits both in good works and soul-winning.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 12 May 2025 – The Day Of Reckoning
Are you ashamed of His marks? From beatings at Philippi to stoning at Lystra and to suffering shipwreck at Melitus, all these and more gave Apostle Paul scars that showed that he was to Christ – a soldier, a slave and a devotee. Jesus says that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Quote: They might come in form of persecution
Challenge: Are you ashamed of Jesus’ marks?
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, help me to proudly bear your marks.
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)
