DCLM Higher Everyday 4 September 2023 — Do Not Reject Knowledge
DCLM Higher Everyday 4 September 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Do Not Reject Knowledge
Topic: Do Not Reject Knowledge
Text: Hosea 4:6-9
7As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
8They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity.
9And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.
Key Verse: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6).
Message
All over the world, the idiom that ‘Knowledge is power’ has become a rigidly acceptable principle for excellence. In the light of this, we now believe that “ideas rule the world.” Knowledge has pushed the frontiers of development across the world. It is for this reason that the most advanced countries of the world invest mostly in human capital, knowing fully well that the development of this great asset is the only power to push technology which drives the digital age.
The value of knowledge is therefore not quantifiable. It has so many benefits for nations, communities and individuals. It enlightens and brings about improvement in the community and economic status of people. Knowledge leads to the rapid development of nations and improves the living condition of citizens. God’s controversy with Israel was that they despised and rejected the knowledge of His law; therefore, He also rejected them and withdrew privileges from them. Those who live in willful disobedience to God’s law are enemies of God and will be punished, except they repent.
Quote: Knowledge is power
Challenge: The value of knowledge cannot be quantified.
Prayer for today: Lord give me knowledge and understanding of your Word.
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)
