DCLM Sincere Milk 8 October 2022 — Use the right code
DCLM Sincere Milk 8 October 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Use the right code
TOPIC: USE THE RIGHT CODE
BIBLE TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
KEY VERSE: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).
MESSAGE:
The use of ‘codes’ is a common thing in the modern world today. Codes are used for various business transactions, particularly in banking. Without a CODE or PIN, it may be difficult for a person to access his or her account or the bank’s service platforms. Codes are also used for security and protection of important personal and organizational documents and properties.
Mr. Godwin was a rich man, who had a lot of money in his bank account. During the COVID-19 lockdown, no bank opened for business, the only way customers could access cash was through the bank’s ‘Automated Teller Machine’ (ATM). Mr. Godwin had recently misplaced the code that would grant him access to withdraw money from the ATM. This means, no access to money; and one could just imagine what his family went through at that period. He had plenty of money in the bank but no code to access it.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 7 October 2022 — The unknown hour
As friends of Jesus, faith is our code to access the unlimited resources of God, our Father. Without faith, we cannot please God and this will hinder us from receiving our blessings. Our prayers will not be answered, success and victory in life will be unattainable, and life will be totally miserable.
Faith is the important code for all spiritual transactions with God. Coming to God, living in righteousness, enjoying all the benefits we have in God and getting to heaven can only happen through faith. Are you passing through any problem? Then use the right code – FAITH!
PRAYER: Oh God, increase my faith so that I can please You and enjoy my relationship with You.
FURTHER READING: Mark 11:22-24
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)
