DCLM Higher Everyday 7 July 2024 — Redeemed By The Lord
DCLM Higher Everyday 7 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Redeemed By The Lord
Topic: Redeemed By The Lord
Text: Isaiah 43:1-7
1But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
3For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
4Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
5Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
6I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;
7Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Key Verse: “But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine” (Isaiah 43:1).
Message
Are you passing through unpleasant situations? Here is everything you need for victory, joy and happiness. God assures His children of triumph over all challenges of life because He has redeemed them. On this note, James McGranaham of USA (1840-1907), composed the hymn, “If God be for us.” Hear the comforting lyrics of the first stanza:
Rejoice in the Lord! Oh let His mercy cheer;
He sunders the bands that enthrall;
Redeem’d by His blood why should we ever fear
Since Jesus is our “all in all?”
In the refain he queries, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” God will never allow any challenge to overwhelm you. He fulfilled this promise for Joseph, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshack, Abednego, the apostles, and many more. Tell me: why He will disappoint you? Just trust in Him but ensure that you are saved, else repent and surrender your life to Christ now and receive God’s offer of salvation.
Quote: Trust in Him
Challenge: Redemption brings a chain of blessings.
Prayer for today: Help me oh God, to always trust you, in Jesus’ name.
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)
