DCLM Sincere Milk 30 December 2023 — A Pen In God’s Hand
DCLM Sincere Milk 30 December 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Pen In God’s Hand
Topic: A Pen In God’s Hand
Text: Revelation 1:12-19
12And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
14His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Key Verse: “Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;” Revelation 1:19
Message
Writing remains one of the most important means of communication. John, the Beloved was one of the people whom the Holy Spirit used to write the books of the Bible. Do you know that God used John to write five different books of the Bible? These include: The Gospel of John, First, Second and Third Epistles of John and Revelation. Just like other writers, John did not write his ideas or opinions, but what the Holy Spirit directed Him to write.
The Bible has been written already and there is no need for another one because the Bible is complete and perfect. However, Jesus still needs writers today. He wants gifted children to use their writing and drawing talents to create something for sinners and also believers to read. Jesus has given every believer the work of preaching the gospel to sinners. There are some places we cannot reach, but our writings will definitely get there because writing knows no limits. You can send soul-saving and inspiring written messages to your sinful friends. You can write to encourage the believers who are going through life challenges. You can use mobile phones, internet and other social media platforms to reach people with the gospel message. Do not use your writing or drawing talents for the devil, rather, use them for the glory of God and you will be richly rewarded. Be a pen in God’s hand!
Further Reading: Jeremiah 30:1-4
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to use my talents to win sinners to 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)
