DCLM Sincere Milk 18 October 2024 — Gracious Words
DCLM Sincere Milk 18 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Gracious Words
Topic: Gracious Words
Text: Genesis 50:15-21
15And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.
16And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
17So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
18And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
19And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
20But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
21Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
Key Verse: “Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.” Genesis 50:21
Message
Words are powerful, they can either build or hurt a soul. A recent study has shown that encouraging words can help sick people recover faster from their ailments. Joseph’s brothers were afraid that he would treat them badly and pay them back in their own coin after their father’s death.
So, they came pleading, apologizing and asking for mercy. Rather than being harsh, he spoke kindly to them.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 17 September 2024 — Living To Please God
There are some people whose words sting like the poison of a snake. That should not be you. Even when someone has spoken some hurtful words to you, learn to forgive rather than let the words breed hatred and revenge. Be the mouth of Jesus to give hope to the hopeless and reassurance that God is still on the throne and can fix whatever situation no matter how seemingly hopeless. Make a pledge today, that you will always speak gracious words to comfort, encourage, lift up and bless everyone around you.
Further Reading: Proverbs 16:23,24
Prayer for today: O Lord, make me a blessing to others through the words of my mouth.
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)
