DCLM Sincere Milk 16 March 2023 — The decision only you can make
DCLM Sincere Milk 16 March 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The decision only you can make
TOPIC: THE DECISION ONLY YOU CAN TAKE.
TEXT: JOHN 3:16-18
17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
KEY VERSE: “He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God.” (JOHN 3:18)
MESSAGE:
Parents sometimes make decisions for their children. They choose the school they attend, choose the clothes, and shoes to buy for them. There is however a decision that only you can make, and that is, the decision to repent of your sin and accept Jesus into your heart. No matter how much your parents love you, they cannot repent of your sin on your behalf.
When Jesus was crucified on the cross, the two thieves beside him had an opportunity to take a decision only they could make. Jesus was beside them but would not make that decision for them. One of the two thieves was wise, he decided to repent and is now in heaven.
If you are disobedient, telling lies, stealing, fighting, and doing some other bad things, take the most important decision that would determine where you would spend eternity by repenting NOW. If you had repented of your sins before, but you have gone back to that sinful behavior, repent now before it is too late. If you have already given your heart to Jesus, make up your mind to continue to love and obey Jesus till He comes to take you to heaven.
FURTHER READING: Romans 10:9-13
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Dear Father, forgive all my sins, make me clean and help me to daily love and obey you.
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)
