DCLM Higher Everyday 13 January 2023 — Take a break

DCLM Higher Everyday 13 January 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Take a break

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TOPIC: TAKE A BREAK

TEXT: MARK 6:30-32.

30And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

31And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

32And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

MEMORY VERSE: “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. And they departed into a desert place by ship privately” (MARK 6:31, 32).

MESSAGE:

The adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” is important for everyone. The student, teacher, church minister, office and factory worker, all need rest after hours of work. Indeed, work without commensurate rest can lead to stress and depression. Hence Ruth Bell Graham said, “When we are worn-out or exhausted, or at the end of our physical resources, Satan tries to persuade us that we have a spiritual problem. In reality our problem may be a physical one. And maybe like Elijah, we need to get some rest.” Eight hours of work daily without recreation and rest is harmful to the body and mind. We must take a break, as God did after His six-day creation week (Genesis1:31).

Following His numerous evangelistic activities, Jesus planned for a break for Himself and His disciples. Taking a break ensures sustainable rest and renewal (Mark 6:31, 32). Rest from studies or any work, will make you fresh in your body, mind and spirit to perform better. You can rest by sleeping or staying quiet listening to godly music.

QUOTE: All need rest after hours of work

CHALLENGE: Rest makes you fresh in body, mind and spirit.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
O God, constantly renew me for service, in Jesus’ name.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
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)