DCLM Sincere Milk 20 February 2025 — My Heavenly Father’s Will
DCLM Sincere Milk 20 February 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — My Heavenly Father’s Will
Topic: My Heavenly Father’s Will
Text: Matthew 12:46-50
46While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
48But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Key Verse: “For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:50
Message
Henry was playing with his friends in the house when his dad returned from work. On sighting his dad, he rushed to welcome him, his friends also did the same thing. As a result of this, the dad brought out some chocolate from his bag and gave it to Henry and his friends to share. Henry became jealous and questioned why his dad would give to his friends as they are not members of his family. The dad responded with a smile and told Henry that anyone that shows kindness and respect to him is a part of his family.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 19 February 2025 – True Riches
According to our Bible passage, Jesus Christ was busy preaching the gospel when His earthly mother and siblings came visiting. He was told of their presence but the response of Jesus surprised them. He wanted His disciples to know that those who do the will of the Father are His brothers, sisters and mother. Therefore, if you do and obey God’s command, you are accepted into the family of God.
The will of the Almighty Father is that you walk in His footsteps. If you have gone astray, you have the opportunity to repent and return to God and you will receive pardon.
Further Reading: Matthew 7:21-23
Prayer for today: Help me Lord to do Your will at all times.
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)
