05-09-2019, 03:44 PM
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
-World Ovarian Cancer Day
TOPIC: WAIT AND SEE
Read Psalm 37:1-8
1. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3. Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
7. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
MEMORISE: Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way (Psalm 37:3)
EXPOSITION
Have you prayed and prayed, and waited and waited, and still you see no evidence of an answer? Are you tired of seeing no movement? Are you at the point of giving up? Then, perhaps, you need to take another perspective on 'waiting'. We live at the time of 'wait and get' and 'fast food' mentalities. This leads some Christians to adopt 'heaven helps those who help themselves' philosophy. Other Christians do wait sometimes, but they do not wait enough.
They are like Saul who was instructed by Samuel: 'You must wait seven days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do' (1 Sam. 10:8; NIV) The Bible makes it clear that Saul waited as was instructed, but being pressed by circumstances, he stopped waiting and helped himself. (1 Sam. 13:8-14).
Still, many other Christians are waiting for God's move, but are not waiting in the right way, which removes them from the right place - the place where the Lord can meet them. We must wait, we must wait for the right time and be at the right place, but also, WAIT PATIENTLY (Rom. 8:25).
Why must I wait patiently for the Lord? Firstly, patience eliminates worry. When the Lord says He would come to your rescue, He certainly would, and His promise is equal to His presence. Second, patience eliminates weeping. Why feel sad and discouraged? He knows your needs better than you do, and His purpose in waiting is to receive more glory through it. The third reason is that, patience eliminates self-works. 'The work of God is this: to believe' (Jn. 6:29), and once you believe, you may know all is well.
Moreover, patience eliminates weakness. Instead of thinking of the waiting time as being a wasted time, realise that God is preparing His resources and strengthening you as well. Added to these is the fact that patience eliminates all wobblings. 'But he touched me, and stood me upright' (Dan. 8:18). God's foundation is steady, and when we have His patience within, we are steady while we wait. Finally, patience yields worship. Sometimes, the best part of praise-filled waiting is experiencing 'great endurance and patience ... joyfully' (Col. 1:11). While you wait, let [all these aspects of] 'patience have her perfect work' (Jas. 1:4; KJV), and you will be greatly enriched.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Praise the name of the Lord for He alone is worthy of your praise.
2. Declare that your resting in the Lord will not be in vain.
3. Ask for the spirit that patiently waits for the Lord at all times.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Samuel 4:8 – 7:11; Luke 23:4 – 23:25
AUTHOR: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
-World Ovarian Cancer Day
TOPIC: WAIT AND SEE
Read Psalm 37:1-8
1. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3. Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
7. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
MEMORISE: Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way (Psalm 37:3)
EXPOSITION
Have you prayed and prayed, and waited and waited, and still you see no evidence of an answer? Are you tired of seeing no movement? Are you at the point of giving up? Then, perhaps, you need to take another perspective on 'waiting'. We live at the time of 'wait and get' and 'fast food' mentalities. This leads some Christians to adopt 'heaven helps those who help themselves' philosophy. Other Christians do wait sometimes, but they do not wait enough.
They are like Saul who was instructed by Samuel: 'You must wait seven days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do' (1 Sam. 10:8; NIV) The Bible makes it clear that Saul waited as was instructed, but being pressed by circumstances, he stopped waiting and helped himself. (1 Sam. 13:8-14).
Still, many other Christians are waiting for God's move, but are not waiting in the right way, which removes them from the right place - the place where the Lord can meet them. We must wait, we must wait for the right time and be at the right place, but also, WAIT PATIENTLY (Rom. 8:25).
Why must I wait patiently for the Lord? Firstly, patience eliminates worry. When the Lord says He would come to your rescue, He certainly would, and His promise is equal to His presence. Second, patience eliminates weeping. Why feel sad and discouraged? He knows your needs better than you do, and His purpose in waiting is to receive more glory through it. The third reason is that, patience eliminates self-works. 'The work of God is this: to believe' (Jn. 6:29), and once you believe, you may know all is well.
Moreover, patience eliminates weakness. Instead of thinking of the waiting time as being a wasted time, realise that God is preparing His resources and strengthening you as well. Added to these is the fact that patience eliminates all wobblings. 'But he touched me, and stood me upright' (Dan. 8:18). God's foundation is steady, and when we have His patience within, we are steady while we wait. Finally, patience yields worship. Sometimes, the best part of praise-filled waiting is experiencing 'great endurance and patience ... joyfully' (Col. 1:11). While you wait, let [all these aspects of] 'patience have her perfect work' (Jas. 1:4; KJV), and you will be greatly enriched.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Praise the name of the Lord for He alone is worthy of your praise.
2. Declare that your resting in the Lord will not be in vain.
3. Ask for the spirit that patiently waits for the Lord at all times.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Samuel 4:8 – 7:11; Luke 23:4 – 23:25
AUTHOR: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!