DCLM Sincere Milk 6 December 2022 — Chaste Virgins
DCLM Sincere Milk 6 December 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Chaste Virgins
TOPIC: CHASTE VIRGINS
TEXT: ACTS 21:6-9
6And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
7And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
8And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
Key Verse: “And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy” (Acts 21:9).
MESSAGE:
Evangelist Philip lived in Caesarea with his family and served the Lord. He was one of those appointed by the apostles to serve the brethren in the early church (Acts 6:1-7). As he served the Lord faithfully, he was blessed with four daughters who were virgins.
This means they were pure in their body and heart. They were not careless like Dinah the daughter of Jacob who exposed herself to immorality by befriending the unbelieving daughters of the land. They were chaste, sanctified, righteous and holy virgins who prophesied to the glory of God.
True beauty comes from God. It is not the make-up, cosmetics, attachments of the world or worldly dressing that gives beauty. Immoral relationships among boys and girls lead to disgrace. Therefore, you must beware of bad influences in your community.
True faith in Christ Jesus through repentance, living a pure life, walking in humility and daily pleasing God, is the secret of true beauty. The grace of God is available for everyone who desires to shine for Him. Holiness and righteousness is the beauty of Jesus’ friends. Be like the daughters of Philip in your community and live to glorify God.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, beautify my life with Your holiness so that I can shine for God’s glory.
Further Reading: Revelation 19:6-9
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)
