DCLM Sincere Milk 3 May 2023 — Do Not Be Discouraged

DCLM Sincere Milk  3 May 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Do Not Be Discouraged

Topic: Do Not Be Discouraged.

Text — Exodus 5:21-23

21And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us.

22And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?

23For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all.

Key Verse: “For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all.” Exodus 5:23

Message

From the time we feel the need to the time we receive our needed miracles, we are tempted to develop negative thoughts and speak discouraging words. Often, we cry, thinking that God has forgotten us or is too slow. We must be careful of what we say or do in times of trouble, disappointment, delay and pain. We may regret and apologize for our actions later, but the shame and the harm we have caused will remain. The truth is that at difficult times, even great men of God have been tempted to speak out in discouragement.

Abraham said, “Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless,” (Genesis 15:2), Elijah said ” .. now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. (1 Kings 19:4b). Moses, in our Bible Passage said ” … neither hast thou delivered thy people at all”. The better thing is for us to trust in God and patiently wait for Him.

What have you been asking God for? Is it for yourself or your family? Is it concerning your health, study or provisions? Continue praying and wait patiently. In due time, God will answer your prayer.

Further Reading: Psalm 27:7-9

Prayer for today: Lord, teach me to trust and be patient until You do Your will in my life and family.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
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)