DCLM Sincere Milk 16 November 2023 — Have you heard?
DCLM Sincere Milk 16 November 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Have you heard?
Topic: Have you heard?
Text: Matthew 28:1-7
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Key Verse: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:6
Message
Ben’s brother, Williams travelled overseas since Ben was in primary two. He had never visited home. While abroad, Williams completed his university education and started work. One day, Ben was coming back from school, he met a friend on the way who asked “Ben, have you heard?” Ben replied almost immediately, “heard what?” The friend told Ben, “Your brother, Williams arrived from overseas with several travelling bags full of expensive items”. Immediately, Ben started running home shouting “good news, good news”. Of all the good news we hear in this world, none is as surprising as the news of somebody who died and came back to life. Whenever this happens, people all over the city and outside the city often travel down to see the dead who has risen from the dead. People want to see and hear the one who rose from death. The family of the risen dead will be full of joy and gladness.
Such was the situation of the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ when He rose from the dead. Friends of Jesus like Peter, John, Mary Magdalene, James and others were filled with joy. This is because the resurrection of Jesus is a confirmation that He is truly the Son of God and the only Saviour of the world. It also means there is hope for all friends of Jesus that He will take them to heaven as He has promised. This is the greatest news that many people are yet to hear. It is your duty to spread this good news. If you have heard and benefitted from the resurrection power of Jesus, then go out and share the great news.
Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, thank You for been alive to solve all my problems and then take me to heaven at last.
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)
