Knowing God Devotional is an online daily devotional written by Andrews Baah Kwafo, the president of The Bible Daily Network.
Kindness pays, especially when expressed to people in need. There is a blessing that comes with it, and that blessing is from the Lord. Even if you can’t afford to dash certain things in your life to the poor, don’t give yourself that excuse to be benevolent in other things unto them. The God who blesses and no man can curse will keep blessing you so you can have more in abundance to share with those in need.
You ought to be prudent enough to give thought to your steps before you sign up and follow the suggestions from others. There could be a wicked end to that idea that seems promising before your eyes today. Don’t be a person who gets up and just does things without thinking about them, especially their future implications.
As scripture has said in Proverbs 13:24, whoever spares the rod hates their children. The laws of your country may frown upon using rods, like a cane or belt, to discipline your child. But I believe the principles in the Bible supersede what human laws say. Don’t keep silent on your children or watch them go wayward. No! Discipline them very well. They will thank you later in their lives.
Will you be a difference maker in this generation even though your peers and some fellow believers may not follow your path? Come on, rise and be the change. Never turn back from following Christ to go to the world.
Since shepherding is very laborious, you need endurance to keep doing it, especially as a full-time minister of God. That is why it is costly to abandon your personal time with the Lord with the excuse that you are too busy doing the work of the ministry. If you are doing that, return to God – your first love.
Watch how you sow into God’s kingdom. You may not have as much finance or provision in your life right now. However, the way to come out of it is to have an abundant mindset that blacks out the noise of life issues in your mind. God will surely step up in your case. It is well with you.
The Bible says that even though God has made you holy, you have work to do to perfect it. That comes with the purification of yourself from everything that contaminates your body and spirit. But you may ask, what are some of these things?
The Bible implores believers not to be yoked together with unbelievers. In other words, unbelievers shouldn’t form part of our close relationships circle. And the moment this comes into the scene, it means that a believer should never think of marrying an unbeliever because married couples form part of the category of very close relationships. However, the scripture covers all other relationships too.
Don’t fret about your situation, for it is time to fix not your eyes on what is seen but on the eternal promises of God. That is what will position your spirit to help you embrace the difference.
If you have made up your mind to get encouragement and comfort from the world, I’m sad to tell you that you have signed up to experience many unfortunate things. This world is under the rulership of the devil (see 2 Corinthians 4:4). So, don’t look up unto it for help. Instead, come to Jesus, and pursue a deeper intimacy with Him. Let Him, who is in you as a believer, be the utmost source of your inspiration.
If you are going to get the maximum blessing you can ever get for giving in God’s house, you cannot give casually or sparingly. You must give bountifully with intentionality. Add offering to your budget every week. It’s a way God uses to teach you consistency. Become responsible for your finances, dear one.
What you need to believe in your heart, even before confessing with your mouth the Lord Jesus, is Jesus’ resurrection. So, your salvation is contingent on this part of faith. Never let go of your belief in Jesus’ resurrection. Reject every argument that aims to debunk this claim because it is from the pit of hell trying to prevent people from getting saved.
