DCLM Sincere Milk 4 May 2024 — Tick Tock!
DCLM Sincere Milk 4 May 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Tick Tock!
Topic: Tick Tock!
Text: Ephesians 5:14-17
14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Key Verse: “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16
Message
When a clock is running, the sound “Tick Tock” or “Tick Tick” is usually heard from the second hand as it moves around the clock face. The clock has to be mechanically or battery-powered before it makes this sound. When the battery is weak, the clock stops or runs slowly behind schedule. To catch up with time, you must install a new battery and then reset the clock.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 3 May 2024 — Expression of Faith
As Christians, we must understand that this world is like a ticking clock. You will never get back your time. Most people waste their time and their lives on meaningless activities. Young people today are playing video games all day, instead of doing something productive. Even though life is short, many people make it shorter by wasting it daily on unprofitable things. Wasted time leads to wasted life. Make time to read God’s word, pray, and share the love of Jesus with others. Every day, walk with Jesus. Make a daily schedule that will allow you to serve God while also doing your regular work.
Are you becoming weak and running slowly, or not moving at all? You must reconnect with Jesus in order to be charged with the battery of grace and run without tiring. The Lord will give you the strength you need to finish your Christian race well.
Further Reading: John 9:1-4
Prayer for today: God, please give me more grace to run my heavenly race successfully to the end.
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)
