11-11-2018, 11:42 AM
CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018
TOPIC: COMMITTED FOLLOWERS
READ: Matthew 4:12-20
MEMORISE:
Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men (Matthew 4:19).
EXPOSITION
The Apostle Peter was an ordinary person who lived in an extraordinary time. His, was the generation during which Jesus Christ lived on earth, died for the salvation of mankind, and rose again. It was through his brother Andrew that Peter (who was originally called Simon) met the Lord (Jn. 1:40-42). When Jesus invited him to become a disciple, he immediately left his fishing trade and placed himself under Christ’s authority (Matt. 4:20).
He became a passionate follower who consistently demonstrated an eagerness to be near the Saviour and in the middle of whatever was going on. Whether meeting Jesus on the water during a storm (Matt. 14:27-29) or speaking to Him during His transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-5), Peter was devoted to his Master’s service.
In the beginning, the former fisherman was quick to speak and act, and this impulsiveness created many problems for him. For example, when Jesus was talking about His imminent suffering and death, Peter objected, as if he knew better than the Lord. Christ’s rebuke was swift and direct (Matt. 16:21-23). The apostle, however, learned from his mistakes. He is a good example of how we should go of personal desires, wholeheartedly embrace Jesus’ way, and walk closely with Him (Mark 8:34).
The Lord chooses unexceptional people like Peter and you, to build His kingdom. He asks His followers to love Him above all else and fully commit to obeying Him. When we do, He will accomplish more through us than we could ever imagine.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me not to be a lone-ranger Christian; let every selfish tendency in me die, in Jesus’ name.
2. O Lord, increase in us the passion for evangelism, missions, and soul winning.
3. Lord, use me to snatch from the devil’s claws the lost souls in order to depopulate the kingdom of Satan.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Jeremiah 49
Good morning and happy new week. May God open doors of unexpected goodness for us, in Jesus name Amen.
Jesus is coming soon. How prepared are you?
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018
TOPIC: COMMITTED FOLLOWERS
READ: Matthew 4:12-20
MEMORISE:
Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men (Matthew 4:19).
EXPOSITION
The Apostle Peter was an ordinary person who lived in an extraordinary time. His, was the generation during which Jesus Christ lived on earth, died for the salvation of mankind, and rose again. It was through his brother Andrew that Peter (who was originally called Simon) met the Lord (Jn. 1:40-42). When Jesus invited him to become a disciple, he immediately left his fishing trade and placed himself under Christ’s authority (Matt. 4:20).
He became a passionate follower who consistently demonstrated an eagerness to be near the Saviour and in the middle of whatever was going on. Whether meeting Jesus on the water during a storm (Matt. 14:27-29) or speaking to Him during His transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-5), Peter was devoted to his Master’s service.
In the beginning, the former fisherman was quick to speak and act, and this impulsiveness created many problems for him. For example, when Jesus was talking about His imminent suffering and death, Peter objected, as if he knew better than the Lord. Christ’s rebuke was swift and direct (Matt. 16:21-23). The apostle, however, learned from his mistakes. He is a good example of how we should go of personal desires, wholeheartedly embrace Jesus’ way, and walk closely with Him (Mark 8:34).
The Lord chooses unexceptional people like Peter and you, to build His kingdom. He asks His followers to love Him above all else and fully commit to obeying Him. When we do, He will accomplish more through us than we could ever imagine.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me not to be a lone-ranger Christian; let every selfish tendency in me die, in Jesus’ name.
2. O Lord, increase in us the passion for evangelism, missions, and soul winning.
3. Lord, use me to snatch from the devil’s claws the lost souls in order to depopulate the kingdom of Satan.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Jeremiah 49
Good morning and happy new week. May God open doors of unexpected goodness for us, in Jesus name Amen.
Jesus is coming soon. How prepared are you?