DCLM Higher Everyday 11 July 2024 — Boldness of The Righteous
DCLM Higher Everyday 11 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Boldness of The Righteous
Topic: Boldness of The Righteous
Text: Proverbs 28:1-9
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Key Verse: “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverb 28:1).
Message
B.C. Newton, in his Sermon, “Bold as a Lion” said, “The righteous, however, are bold as a lion. What do they have to fear? They have not violated the law, so the law poses no threat to them. They are bold with the peace of their character.” Our opening verse tells us about the uncertainty, fear, and heartache that overwhelm the wicked. But the righteous has confidence and boldness in the face of evil. When you are saved, you are conferred with the righteousness of God through faith, which empowers you to withstand any challenges that may confront you on your journey to heaven.
There are catalogues of promises for godly youths who continue to hold on to the Lord and walk in righteousness. “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the river, they will not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” (Isaiah 43:2). No matter what may come across your way, victory is assured in the Lord.
Quote: The righteous has confidence.
Challenge: The righteous has nothing to fear.
Prayer for today: Dear Father, help me to remain righteousness 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)
