DCLM Sincere Milk 30 April 2025 — Bible Animal – Snake
DCLM Sincere Milk 30 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Bible Animal – Snake
Topic: Bible Animal – Snake
Text: John 3:13-16
13And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Key Verse: “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” John 3:14
Message
The story of the animal kingdom in the Bible is a very interesting one. Here we can discover great wisdom and wonderful lessons for everyone. The snake is part of God’s creatures and it has different species.
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The snake holds significant meaning in the Bible, symbolizing both deception and wisdom. In the book of Genesis, the serpent deceived Adam and Eve, leading to the fall of mankind. This serpent represents Satan, who cunningly tempted them to disobey God’s command. On the other hand, the snake also represents wisdom in the New Testament. In Matthew 10:16, Jesus instructs His disciples to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves. Here, the snake symbolizes the need for believers to be observant and careful in their interactions with the world, while remaining gentle and peaceful in their approach.
Another reference to the snake is found in Numbers 21:9, where God instructs Moses to make a bronze serpent on a pole, and whoever looks at it will be healed from the deadly snake bites. This is pointing to Jesus being lifted on the cross to save humanity from the consequences of sin. The snake in the Bible serves as a reminder of the dangers of deception, the call to wisdom, and the ultimate redemption found in Christ.
Further Reading: Numbers 21:8,9
Prayer for today: Lord, I look unto You, save me from every sin.
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)
