DCLM Higher Everyday 14 April 2024 — At Calvary
DCLM Sincere Milk 14 April 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — At Calvary
Topic: At Calvary
Text: Luke 23:32-34
32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Key Verse: “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Message
Joyce was so joyful as she thought about the change in her life after she became born-again. With gratitude inher heart, she said “Lord Jesus, thank You for the sacrifice You made for me at Calvary”. Indeed, things are now different with Joyce. She no longer tell lies, fight and disobey her parents. These changes were not known to only Joyce, but also seen by her parents, siblings and friends. What a glorious change Calvary provides for all!
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 13 April 2024 — Be ready, Jesus is Coming
Calvary, Calvary, yes Calvary! It was at Calvary that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. Then He provided forgiveness, peace and eternal life to all who would turn away from their evil doings and come to Him believing on Him as the only Saviour. Everyone, small or great, young or old can have the forgiveness, freedom from sin, sickness and many more that Calvary provides. Do you still live in sin? Ask God to forgive you, then you too would be able to enjoy the forgiveness and the new life in Jesus Christ like Joyce. Do not enjoy this alone, tell others about the changes that happened to you and show them the way to Jesus Christ.
Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:13-17
Prayer for today: Dear Father, I believe that Jesus died for me. I repent of all my sins. Please forgive me and make me a new creature.
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)
