DCLM Sincere Milk 12 September 2026 —Miriam Helps Her Family
DCLM Sincere Milk 12 September 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Miriam Helps Her Family
Topic: Miriam Helps Her Family
Bible Reading: Exodus 2:4-10 (KJV)
4Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
6And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
7Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
8Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
9Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
10But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
KEY VERSE: “Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?” Exodus 2:7
Message
Moses was born at a time when the life of a male child was in danger and the hope of living was slim. However, his mother who saw that he was a goodly child decided to do all that she can to Keep her baby alive.
She cannot do this alone she sought the help of Miriam, Moses’ elder sister who proved useful and dedicated beyond her age.
Miriam’s name portrayed the following characteristics; M – Mindful of other’s needs I – Innovative in thoughts and action R – Resourceful and intelligent I – Industrious as a helper to her parents A – Available for Gods divine purpose M – Motherly and caring
What about you, how helpful are you at home, church and your neighbourhood? Can you be trusted with the care of your younger ones? Write your name vertically and find good characteristics that match your actions with your name and pray for grace to live it out in your life.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, help me to be my best at all times.
FURTHER READING
1 Samuel 20:17-21
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)
