DCLM Sincere Milk 16 April 2025 — Do Not Gossip
DCLM Sincere Milk 16 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Do Not Gossip
Topic: Do Not Gossip
Text: Numbers 12:1-8
1And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
3(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
4And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
5And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
6And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
8With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Key Verse: “And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.” Numbers 12:2
Message
God expects us to respect the leaders He appoints, whether they are pastors, parents or teachers. They are chosen for a purpose, and we should treat them with respect and listen to them. Gossiping or speaking unkindly about our leaders hurts them and displeases God. Once upon a time in a beautiful Forest, there were two tall and proud trees named Oak and Maple. They were admired by all the other trees because of their strength and wisdom. The two trees heard about a new leader chosen by the animals. Envy led them to gossip about the leader’s decision, causing disunity in the forest. However, a wise old owl intervened, teaching them the dangers of speaking evil of their leader. Realizing their mistake, the trees apologized and pledged to support their leader, thus restoring harmony in the forest.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 15 April 2025 – Say It, Believe It And Have it
As children of God, let us vow today not to gossip about God’s chosen leaders. Instead, we should encourage them, show them respect and pray for them. When we do this, they’ll be pleased with us, pray for us and God will be pleased too.
Further Reading: Romans 13:1-5
Prayer for today: Oh God, help me control my tongue to avoid speaking evil against our leaders.
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)
