DCLM Sincere Milk 11 May 2023 — Follow The Right Path
DCLM Sincere Milk 11 May 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Follow The Right Path
Topic: Follow The Right Path
Text — Proverbs 21:21-29
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Key Verse: “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.” Proverbs 21:21
Message
What we have at the end of the way depends on the path we followed. How foolish it is for someone to set out on a journey, following the wrong direction. Though he may spend time, effort and money, yet he will never arrive at his destination. There are many people who follow after evil, that is, practice wickedness, violence and all kinds of evil then expect to find peace and pleasure at the end. Can you imagine a patient who rejects the doctor’s instructions? His end is pain and death. The right path to follow is the path of righteousness and mercy according to our key verse.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 10 May 2023 — The Trinity
Do you desire to live long and have peace all your years on earth? Then pray and follow the right path; follow after righteousness and mercy. Make conscious effort to think, say and do what is right and just everywhere you go. You are to desire, thirst and hunger for righteousness and be merciful to everyone around you. That is when you will live a meaningful life. It is righteousness alone that can bring you honour before God and man and prepare you to live with Jesus in Heaven for ever.
Further Reading: Matthew 5:5-8
Prayer for today: Lord, create in me the thirst for and willingness to do only what is right before You.
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)
