DCLM HIGHER EVERYDAY 24 February 2022 — The boldness of the Righteous
DCLM Higher Everyday 24 February 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The boldness of the Righteous
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TOPIC: THE BOLDNESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
TEXT: PROVERBS 28:1-5
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
MEMORY VERSE: “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion” (PROVERBS 28:1).
MESSAGE:
A song writer pens down these words:
“Victory ahead! Victory ahead! Through the blood of Jesus, victory ahead; Trusting in the Lord, I hear the conqu’ror’s tread, By faith I see the victory ahead!”
We are encouraged to have faith and confidence in God. He will fulfill all His divine promises. Do not hinder yourself from reaching your full potential in your academic, social and spiritual life. Keep pushing through, the walls of challenges will soon crumble at your feet of determination.
Press on in faith in such a way that no matter the setback, disappointment, delay, and discouraging sight that comes your way, you will make it and be all that God has purposed for you to be.
Boldness comes from a strong faith in God and through the help of the Holy Spirit. Like Daniel, stand out from the crowd, and wear your badge of righteousness and holiness. Make sure you are in a good relationship with God. Repent and hold fast to righteous living if you are not yet born again.
QUOTE: Boldness comes from a strong faith in God.
CHALLENGE: Be bold and strong for God is with you.
PRAYER: Lord, make me as bold as a lion today.
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)
