DCLM Sincere Milk 26 July 2023 — Don’t Deny Jesus
DCLM Sincere Milk 26 July 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Don’t Deny Jesus
Topic: Don’t Deny Jesus
Text: John 18:25-27
26One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
27Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
Key Verse: “And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.” John 18:25
Message
Peter was a disciple who was privileged to be close to Jesus than most of the disciples. He did well to follow Jesus in His moment of trouble. While Jesus was before Caiaphas, the high priest and the other Jewish leaders inside the building, Peter sat in the courtyard, waiting anxiously. When he was recognized as a follower of Jesus, he denied ever having any association with Him. Not only once, he disowned Jesus again and again, even with an oath. Thank God that Peter realized his sins and wept bitterly.
Many children who profess to be Christians are denying Christ daily. They only stand for Jesus in private and not in public. When you deny Jesus, you are showing fearfulness. Are you afraid to talk about Jesus in public places like your school? Do you feel ashamed to associate with people of God? Boldly tell people I’m a Christian.
Cherish Christ everywhere and at all times. Jesus Christ is not only all you need but all you have. Remember that Jesus died for you in public so, declare your love for Him everywhere you go. Peach the love of Jesus to sinners and do not be afraid of suffering for Christ’s sake. Read and meditate on the Word of God to know more about Jesus and so you can stand firm for Him. Always live a life that brings glory to God.
Further Reading: Matthew 26:69-75
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, please help me to stand firm for You every day of my life.
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)
