05-31-2019, 04:41 PM
*CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*Friday, May 31, 2019*
*THE PECULIARITY OF CHRISTIANS*
*Read Titus 2:11-15*
*MEMORISE*
*For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20)*
*EXPOSITION*
There are peculiarities of races, traditions, places, religions, schools, companies, etc. Each person of either of the above is expected to live in conformity with the rules guiding him/her in the setting he/she belongs. In the same vein, Christians have their peculiar way of life in this world.
The disciples of Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch, when the people saw the traits of Christ in them (Acts 11:26). As a child takes after his parents, so are Christians to take after their Father, through Jesus Christ. What distinguishes Christians from the rest of the world is their ability to pattern their lives after righteousness, integrity, holiness, love, peace, etc.
As royal priests, we must be decent and morally upright, even in this end time. We must maintain our righteousness at workplace, market, school, etc. We are not to conform to the pattern of this world (Rom. 12:2a); and this is in all spheres.
How do you dress, talk, and behave in the society? (Lev. 19:26-37); Det. 22:5; 1 Pet. 3:3-5. We are to be peculiar, more so that our citizenship is in heaven - that glorious and holy city where unrighteousness can neither enter nor thrive (I Cor. 6:9). Do you still struggle with sin, materialism, immorality or any other fleshly desire? The blood of Jesus is enough for you (I Jn. 1:9). Having accepted the Lordship of Christ Jesus, put His provisions to bear in your life. He is always available to help you out. You are different for Christ’s sake!
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Oh Lord, forgive me where I have rubbished myself by wanting to be like others.
2. Father, help me to be separated unto holiness in this decaying world.
3. Oh Lord, by Your mercy, bring back ministers of the Gospel who have backslidden from Your will because of the love of money, power and position.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Kings 3:24 - 5:15; John 9:5 - 9:26.*
*Friday, May 31, 2019*
*THE PECULIARITY OF CHRISTIANS*
*Read Titus 2:11-15*
*MEMORISE*
*For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20)*
*EXPOSITION*
There are peculiarities of races, traditions, places, religions, schools, companies, etc. Each person of either of the above is expected to live in conformity with the rules guiding him/her in the setting he/she belongs. In the same vein, Christians have their peculiar way of life in this world.
The disciples of Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch, when the people saw the traits of Christ in them (Acts 11:26). As a child takes after his parents, so are Christians to take after their Father, through Jesus Christ. What distinguishes Christians from the rest of the world is their ability to pattern their lives after righteousness, integrity, holiness, love, peace, etc.
As royal priests, we must be decent and morally upright, even in this end time. We must maintain our righteousness at workplace, market, school, etc. We are not to conform to the pattern of this world (Rom. 12:2a); and this is in all spheres.
How do you dress, talk, and behave in the society? (Lev. 19:26-37); Det. 22:5; 1 Pet. 3:3-5. We are to be peculiar, more so that our citizenship is in heaven - that glorious and holy city where unrighteousness can neither enter nor thrive (I Cor. 6:9). Do you still struggle with sin, materialism, immorality or any other fleshly desire? The blood of Jesus is enough for you (I Jn. 1:9). Having accepted the Lordship of Christ Jesus, put His provisions to bear in your life. He is always available to help you out. You are different for Christ’s sake!
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Oh Lord, forgive me where I have rubbished myself by wanting to be like others.
2. Father, help me to be separated unto holiness in this decaying world.
3. Oh Lord, by Your mercy, bring back ministers of the Gospel who have backslidden from Your will because of the love of money, power and position.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Kings 3:24 - 5:15; John 9:5 - 9:26.*