DCLM Sincere Milk 11 January 2024 — Consider And Turn
DCLM Sincere Milk 11 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Consider And Turn
Topic: Consider And Turn
Text: Ezekiel 18:27,28,31,32
27Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
29Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
31Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
32For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
Key Verse: “Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.” Ezekiel 18:27
Message
A young boy named Frank, from a Christian home was offered admission into a secondary school. Frank moved into the school’s hostel where he met a new friend. This new friend told Frank to forsake the word of God that his parent taught him. He foolishly agreed with his new friend and they started living very rough, bullying other students, stealing, cheating during exams, telling lies and engaging in all kinds of evils. One day, Frank slept and dreamt about his father. The man with tears in his eyes pleaded with Frank to repent from his evil and turn to the Lord. Frank woke up sweating, quietly got up from bed, knelt down and cried to God. He repented, asked for forgiveness and cleansing with the blood of Jesus.
Immediately after praying, Frank experienced the peace and joy of a new life. He then cut off his friendship with his friend. He started attending the school fellowship and became an exemplary Christian. Through Frank’s new life, the friend also surrendered his heart to Jesus. The two of them excelled in their academics and received gifts for their excellent performances. God is calling all sinners and backsliders to come to Him. He does not want anyone to perish. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the fruit of the land.
Further Reading: Ezekiel 3:18-19
Prayer for today: Lord, please help me not to delay my salvation till it is too late.
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)
