DCLM Higher Everyday 18 April 2024 — Righteousness Rises
DCLM Sincere Milk 18 April 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Righteousness Rises
Topic: Righteousness Rises
Text: Malachi 4:1-6
1For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
3And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
4Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
6And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
Key Verse: “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Malachi 4:2
Message
Have you seen the sun in its beauty as it rises in the morning? We are told that the rays of the rising sun can heal. They give vitamins to the human’s body. The sun also drives away darkness to help us to carry out our daily activities. The word of God uses the shining sun to describe righteousness. Righteousness means holiness and purity of life. Righteousness begins after salvation. The blessings of a righteous child are not only for him, but also for his family and friends. The righteous life of Joseph saved his whole family from death. Righteousness brings healing to our body, soul and spirit. It helps us grow in well doing. Righteousness drives away evil, makes our society safe to live in and makes us fit for Heaven.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 17 April 2024 —Thy will be done
Friends of Jesus are instructed to do what is right and godly wherever they go. Let the sun of righteousness arise through your life and show its beauty wherever you are. Declare today “Day of Righteousness” and let all around you share the joy and peace of your righteous living.
Further Reading: Jeremiah 30:15-18
Prayer for today: Lord, bless my life with righteous actions that I may be a light in this dark world.
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)
