DCLM Sincere Milk 11 January 2023 — Help from God
DCLM Sincere Milk 11 January 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Help from God
TOPIC: HELP FROM GOD
TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 12:18-22
19And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
20As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
21And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
22For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.
MEMORY VERSE: For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.” (1 CHRONICLES 12:22)
MESSAGE:
The Psalmist trusted in the Lord for help and wrote thus “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD which made heaven and earth.” Family, friends or riches must never be taken as our source of help in this life. God alone is the source for meeting our needs, both physical and spiritual.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 10 January 2022 — Separated for God’s use
Our Bible passage shows how David experienced hard situations. King Saul developed hatred for him and he had to run for his dear life. He was rejected and became lonely. In the midst of all of these, God did not forget nor abandon him. He raised many people who helped to comfort David. God eventually delivered him and set him on the throne as king of Israel.
Today, friends of Jesus have the Holy Ghost to keep them company and comfort them in times of discouragement and trouble. His promises cover all the areas of our needs, troubles, and problems. We must trust in God with all our hearts and seek Him for grace “to help in time of need.
FURTHER READING: Jude 1 – 3
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Lord, uphold me in the faith, and help me to stand firm on Your word, in Jesus Name I pray. Amen.
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)
