DCLM Higher Everyday 8 August 2023 — What Are You Doing With Jesus?
DCLM Higher Everyday 8 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — What Are You Doing With Jesus?
Topic: What Are You Doing With Jesus?
Text: Matthew 27:15-23
15Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Key Verse: “Pilate said unto them, What shall I do with Jesus which is called the Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified” (Matthew 27:22).
Message
The Jews cried out for the crucifixion of Jesus. They rejected His claim of being the Son of God. But what shall we do then with Jesus who is called Christ? Many people still reject Him today, but multitudes are embracing Him and honouring Him worldwide. Dwight L. Moody said, “A rule I have had for years is: to treat the Lord as a personal friend. He is not a creed, a mere doctrine, but it is He Himself we have.” Amen! Are you treating Jesus as a Friend?
In this age many youths are denying Jesus from reigning and ruling over their lives. Many Christian youths have been lulled to sleep regarding Christ and carried on as people without consciences bringing discredit on the Church by maligning the gospel and confusing other believers and unbelievers. Many have made academic and career pursuit their priority and have forgotten why they were converted. We are to take Jesus to others – boys and girls, so that they can experience salvation and freedom from sin. What are you doing with Jesus, today?
Quote: We are to take Jesus to others
Challenge: We are saved to serve.
Prayer for today: My God, help me not to deny Christ but declare Him to the world.
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)
