DCLM Higher Everyday 17 August 2023 — Real Youthful Strength
DCLM Higher Everyday 17 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Real Youthful Strength
Topic: Real Youthful Strength
Text: 1 John 2:12-14
12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
13I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
Key Verse: “I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one” (I John 2:14b).
Message
Youthful stage in life is a period of hyperactivity, curiosity and risk-taking, being characterised by very high physical, emotional and intellectual energy levels. Unfortunately, many youths waste these enormous resources, being deluded in their pursuit of vanity of this life. Yet, the true strength of youth is hidden in the Word of God and by it all potentials are positively exploited. In the Bible, we read that Samson had enormous strength and by it killed many of the Philistines, the avowed enemies of Israel. However, the Christian youth should devote their strength towards overcoming temptations and winning of souls for God’s kingdom.
Thus, Mathew Henry declares: “The flower of youth never appears more beautiful than when it bends toward the Sun of righteousness.” Indeed, those youth are wise who would discover the real strength of youth by embracing the Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and exercising faith in His promises. God has endowed every youth with strength to cope with situations of life, be you a student or a worker in any profession.
Quote: God has endowed every youth
Challenge: Acquire real strength through God’s Word.
Prayer for today: Holy Father, help me to serve you in my youth with all my life.
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)
