DCLM Sincere Milk 21 January 2023 — Be an encouragement
DCLM Sincere Milk 21 January 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Be an encouragement
TOPIC: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT
TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-5
2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
MEMORY VERSE: “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” (PHILIPPIANS 2:4)
MESSAGE:
Ralph’s mum, while speaking about Ralph to Sister Janet said “He has stopped telling lies, being naughty and disobedient. He does his homework and house chores now and no longer wait to be reminded. In fact, a lot of changes has taken place in his life.” She continued, “I am happy. Ralph’s life is an encouragement to me.”
To be an encouragement means to give someone support, hope, comfort and help. Friends of Jesus are called to encourage one another and live a life that is an encouragement to our parents, teachers and an example to other children. You can share with your friends what you learnt during the Bible Study in church, speak to sinners about the love of Jesus and pray for those going through difficult times.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 20 January 2022 — Time will tell
Barnabas was an example of someone whose life was an encouragement. His first name was Joses. But he was surnamed Barnabas (son of consolation – Acts 4:36,37) by the apostles because his life was an encouragement and blessing to the life of many, including to Paul the Apostle. Is God happy about your life?
Are you living in disobedience? Repent and ask God to help you live a life of obedience. Let your life be an encouragement to someone today. Pray now and ask God for grace.
FURTHER READING: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Dear Father, help me to be a blessing and an encouragement to someone today in Jesus’ name.
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)
