DCLM Higher Everyday 1 July 2024 — God: The Greatest Giver
DCLM Higher Everyday 1 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — God: The Greatest Giver
Topic: God: The Greatest Giver
Text: Matthew 7:7-11
7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
9Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
10Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Key Verse: “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him” (Matthew 7: 11).
Message
Some Christians feel proud and even brag because they give tithes and offerings. Samuel Chadwick told such that, “Giving a tenth is nothing to brag about.” It was revealed that Mr. R. G. Le Tourneau, a multi-millionnaire earth moving machine manufacturer, was giving ninety percent of his huge income. This was in addition to his great investment in the gospel mission work. The more he gave, the more he got. Yet he did not outgive God because He is the Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth. According to Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof…” He is the greatest Giver. Most importantly, God gave man His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation (John 3: 16). He has shown us a pattern, and we must reciprocate this love by giving our all unto Him.
Beloved, you are a steward of God’s possessions and you must use them according to His purpose in appreciation of His love for you. However, whatever, you give to God without first giving Him your heart is not acceptable to Him. Surrender your life to Christ today.
Quote: Reciprocate this love
Challenge: Give of your best to the Master.
Prayer for today: Dear God, I acknowledge your ownership over my life, in Jesus’ name.
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)
