DCLM Higher Everyday 5 December 2023 — Mind What You Speak
Topic: Mind What You Speak
Text: Luke 12:1-3
1In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
3Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Key Verse: “Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops” (Luke 12:3).
Message
Dionysius of Syracuse who lived between 430-367 B.C. was believed to have an ear-shaped cave cut and connected between the rooms of his palace such that conversations in one room could be heard in another room. Hence, the origin of the saying, “walls have ears.” The Scriptures similarly prayer. If the effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man avail much, think of the effectual fervent prayers of two or more righteous persons.
Remember the spiritual law that says, “…one shall chase a thousand, and two shall put ten thousand to flight…” (Deuteronomy 32:30). Through corporate prayers, at home, school or in the Church, we may avert disasters, secure deliverances, and ignite the fire of revival. So, pray unitedly, believing. There is power in corporate prayers.
Quote: Pray unitedly, believing
Challenge: Through corporate prayers, we may move the hands of God.
Prayer for today: Lord, help your Church to pray together.
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)
