DCLM Sincere Milk 16 May 2023 — A Sinner Becomes A Saint
DCLM Sincere Milk 16 May 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Sinner Becomes A Saint
Topic: A Sinner Becomes A Saint
Text — 1 Timothy 1:12-16
13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Key Verse: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15
Message
Saul was a wicked and an injurious person before he was converted. He violently persecuted the believers and put many of them in jail. His terrible violence against God’s people was sufficient reason for ranking himself as the “chief” sinner. He knew that he did not merit forgiveness from God. Yet, Jesus appeared to him to show His mercy and love to a bully. Apostle Paul obtained mercy so that Jesus might show forth His unlimited patience to many others who would hear his testimony, accept God’s love and be saved.
The abundant grace and mercy of God towards stubborn sinners should encourage us to share the gospel even to the worst of sinners, believing that God’s grace and power can redeem and change their lives too. However, if you are still a sinner, Jesus is calling you to be a saint. You must understand that as a sinner, you need the mercy of God.
Therefore, repent and ask for forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. Ask Jesus to come into your heart to be your Saviour and friend. Now, you can confidently say that you are now a saint on your way to
heaven.
Further Reading: Romans 4:6-8
Prayer for today: Lord, I thank You for saving 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)
