DCLM Sincere Milk 4 September 2024 — Greater Than All Idols
DCLM Sincere Milk 4 September 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Greater Than All Idols
Topic: Greater Than All Idols
Text: Ezekiel 36:21-26
21But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.
23And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
24For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.
25Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Key Verse: “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.” Ezekiel 36:25
Message
Idols are things or people that others adore. Idols take the time, attention and praise that is due to God. God hates idols and will punish all who continue in their idolatry. Do you have so called heroes or celebrities that take all your attention and thus hinders your quiet time, weekly fellowship attendance and your studies?
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 3 September 2024 — Pray For Others
Do you spend so much time with phones, toys, television, video games at the expense of your communion and commitment to the things of God? The power of God is greater than any idol. No matter how far you have gone in loving things that have no value, you can be totally free today. It is time to return to God and give Him the first place in your life. God is waiting for you with open arms.
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” (1 John 5:21)
Further Reading: 1 John 5:17-21
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, I repent from all forms of idolatry today, please wash me clean with Your blood.
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)
