DCLM Higher Everyday 31 January 2023 — Assurance for his Ambassadors
DCLM Higher Everyday 31 January 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Assurance for his Ambassadors
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TOPIC: ASSURANCE FOR HIS AMBASSADORS
TEXT: Acts 12:9-17.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
13And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Memory Verse
“Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city” (Acts 18:9).
MESSAGE:
An ambassador is an important official who represents his or her country in a foreign land. A story was told of a Missionary whom God used to evangelize an ethnic group practicing cannibalism. He was invited to a dinner by the President of that country. On his arrival, he found himself amidst ambassadors from various nations and felt out of place among them. Suddenly, the Lord reminded him of his status as His ambassador, hence the most important personality in their midst. Immediately, he regained his confidence and dignity. This should encourage Christian youths.
As Christ was with Paul in Corinth to assure Him of His presence and protection, so is He with us today. Christian youths are Christ’s ambassadors. He wants to use you to draw unbelieving youths to Himself thereby escaping God’s impending judgement. Are you in a difficult environment? Are you facing persecution? Whatever is your challenge, Jesus assures you of His presence. If Joseph could prosper in Egypt, and Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego could attract glory to God in Babylon, then you can blossom where you are.
Quote:
Be a bold and faithful ambassador of Christ to the world.
Challenge:
Christian youths are Christ’s ambassadors
Prayer:
Help me Lord to be your faithful ambassador.
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)
