DCLM Sincere Milk 24 August 2023 — Say No
DCLM Sincere Milk 24 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Say No
Topic: Say No
Text: Genesis 39:1-12
2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
5And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
6And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
7And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
8But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
10And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
11And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
12And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
Key Verse” “There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9
Message
There are so many evil doings in our society today especially among youths that it will take a child who is a real friend of Jesus to say NO to such bad influences. All these vices are present in our schools, neighbourhood and the society at large. It is important to know that it has always been like that since the fall of Adam. Yet, the encouraging fact is that, there were many young people who were able to stand firm and remain uncorrupted. How did they succeed? They determined to say”NO” to evil and to defend the truth. Such was Joseph who refused to commit immorality with His master’s wife because he feared God. Remember His parents were not with him. He was far away in a strange land yet he stood firm on God’s word.
The question is, are you like that? Do you obey the word of God you have been taught by your godly parents? If you are a disobedient child, today repent so that you can receive the blessings of God. Anywhere you find yourself, dare to be a “Joseph”, take your stand and say no to evil. Stand for righteousness and Jesus will stand by you.
Further Reading: 1 Samuel 2:12-18
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, give me the courage to always say NO to evil.
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)
