DCLM Higher Everyday 21 April 2023 — The Global Governor
DCLM Higher Everyday 21 April 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Global Governor
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TOPIC: God: The Global Governor
Text — Psalm 22:24-29
25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
28For the kingdom is the LORD’S: and he is the governor among the nations.
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
Key Verse: “For the kingdom is the LORD’S: and he is the governor among the nations” (Psalm 22:28).
Message
Prophet Isaiah mocked idolaters who trusted in creatures instead of the creator. He described the Majesty of God as, “he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers” (Isaiah 40:22). Men of power have reigned in pride; kings rose and fell. They persecuted and killed the righteous prophets, but they did not remain on the throne forever. They failed to recognize the true God.
In our passage today, King David extolled God as ‘’the Governor’’ over the nations of the earth. This understanding prompted David’s trust in God in his youth. He killed a lion, a bear, and the Philistine’s giant called Goliath. He knew that God has the final say over the entire globe and that no man or beast can change His word. Those who share in David’s conviction must rise up to praise God with courage, consecration, and passion. Our submission and obedience to God are limited by our level of knowledge of Him. God is holy and mighty to execute judgment on any nation of the world.
Quote: God has the final say
Challenge: Extol God at all times.
Prayer for today: I praise you, Lord of the whole universe.
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)
