DCLM Sincere Milk 19 March 2024 — Holy Scriptures
DCLM Sincere Milk 19 March 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Holy Scriptures
Topic: Holy Scriptures
Text: 2Timothy 3:14-17
14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Key Verse: “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15
Message
Like a sweet perfume that scents the air around it, the Holy Scriptures produce special aroma in the lives of those who know it. Wherever you find people who truly know the Holy Scriptures, you will observe holiness in their words and characters because the Word of God is pure and holy. The common mark among those who have truly known the Holy Scriptures is that they love God and do what is right before Him always. Timothy started learning the Holy Scriptures when he was a child. They made him wise unto salvation and kept him holy in his walk with God.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 18 March 2023 — I Remember
Do you know the Holy Scriptures? When the content of the Holy Scriptures enter into your heart, it will make you wise unto salvation and keep you holy in all your actions. Do you have a Bible? Make it a point of duty to always listen to and read from the ancient Word. It will change you from a bad child to a righteous boy or girl. Then you will show forth good works of holy living wherever you go.
Further Reading: Psalm 19:7-10
Prayer for today: Lord, wash me with Your word and make me clean within.
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)
