Knowing God Devotional is an online daily devotional written by Andrews Baah Kwafo, the president of The Bible Daily Network.
God’s limits are for your protection, not restriction. If He tells you that “Stay here and do My work,” He knows what He’s saying. He is omnipresent, flawless and visionary. Either you obey Him without grumbling, or you disobey Him and face the consequences.
If you disregard the application of the Word of God, you’ll not lose your salvation. But you’ll become fruitless in Christ, cutting yourself from the nutrition Christ gives to His connected brethren.
God isn’t like a shifting shadow. The light He carries is unapproachable (1 Timothy 6:16). It’s so bright that there’s no shadow of turning. He does not change.
Don’t get angry at the people who rebuke you for your wrongs, especially the believers. Even if you do, reconcile with them as soon as possible. These are the people who really love you despite your faults and shortcomings. Cherish them because such people are hard to find.
In Proverbs 17:8, the Bible warns that we should not be deceived by a bribe. Why? Because it’s not always successful. You cannot always guarantee an easy pass for doing the wrong thing by bribing law enforcement personnel. One day might be a bad day for you.
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” — Proverbs 17:6 NIV
God is very progressive. There’s more He wants to accomplish daily on this earth. But according to Psalm 116:15, God has given the Earth to the children of men. So He needs people to advance His kingdom on Earth. It’s your duty to remain faithful to your calling in the Lord.
There are some needs only God can satisfy. It’s your duty to discern them, so that you’ll not demand people to meet such needs, lest you get disappointed.
Make it a hearty intention that no matter how bad people treat you, disappoint you or exploit you for their selfish gains, repay their evil with good.
There’s a thin line between being “for” Jesus and being “against” Jesus. It’s not distinguished merely by the results of your work, but your intentions of doing it. Serve in Christ to gather people unto Jesus, not to scatter them.
Don’t let your heart deceive you. Don’t submit to your changing emotions to make decisions today. You might regret it tomorrow. Rely on divine wisdom to navigate your life. It’s for your good.
God knew you before bringing you into the world. So when He provides you leadership and says, “submit to Me,” it’s not because He wants to cage your life. No! It’s because He knows what is best for you, far beyond your knowledge.
