DCLM Sincere Milk 12 August 2025 — A Second Chance
DCLM Sincere Milk 12 August 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Second Chance
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Topic: A Second Chance
Text: Luke 15:18-24
18I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Key Verse: “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee.” Luke 15:18
Message
A man was charged to court for doing something wrong. He admitted to his mistake and asked for a second chance. But the judge said no and sent him to jail for a few months. The judge wanted to make sure others would not do the same bad thing in the future.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 11 August 2025 – Act Of Kindness
This story teaches us that while people in the world may not always forgive and give a second chance, God’s love and forgiveness never end. Like the prodigal son, who was sorry for his wrong action and went back to his father, we can tell God we are sorry for our past mistakes and bad life and ask Him to forgive us. Just like the father welcomed his son with a big hug and a party, God is always happy to forgive us and help us to start afresh when we say sorry and turn to Him. Do not wait too long to ask God for forgiveness and take the second chance He gives you.
Further Reading: Luke 13:6-9
Prayer for today: Oh God, please help me not to reject the second chance You offer me.
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)
