DCLM Sincere Milk 14 January 2022 — Prepare for good works
DCLM Sincere Milk 14 January 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Prepare for good works
TOPIC: PREPARE FOR GOOD WORKS
TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 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.
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Key Verse: “That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 TIMOTHY 3:17).
MESSAGE:
Adequate preparation for an important task brings success. David did not just emerge to conquer Goliath, he had been preparing for a long time as a shepherd watching over his father’s flock. As a child, Joseph stated dreaming and getting to know the significance of his dreams. Therefore, he was better prepared to interpret the dreams of others which led to the actualization of his own dreams. Eventually, he got to the throne through this gift.
Also Read Bible Doctrine 22: Hell
Timothy in our text was also adequately prepared before becoming a pastor. God gave him a godly mother and grandmother. Eunice and Lois respectively, who taught him the way of God early in life. Paul the Apostle, his father in the Lord, built upon this foundation and no wonder Timothy became a well-tested, trusted and faithful servant of God. Every opportunity you have to be trained, schooled and skilled in any area of life must not be overlooked. Take full advantage of them so you can be properly prepared tor a good and successful life as you grow up.
Also Read Bible Doctrine 21: The New Heaven and the new Earth
Prayer: Lord Jesus, strengthen me and make me ready for every good work.
Further Reading: 2 Timothy 2:20-22
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)
