Knowing God Devotional is an online daily devotional written by Andrews Baah Kwafo, the president of The Bible Daily Network.
When Jesus said we should get rid of any body part that causes us to sin, He was cautioning us to take precautions to control ourselves from getting involved in evil deeds, not necessary doing surgery to cut them out. Sustain your godly integrity with divine wisdom.
When Jesus said “Don’t swear,” He was telling us to respect the name of God by learning how to respond to situations wisely — saying “Yes” or “No.” That means when it comes to problems, go for them or against them with wisdom, not vengeful actions.
Circumstances will come. You’ll see the highs and lows of life several times. But God has vowed to be for you no matter what. He’s not like a man who says one thing and does the opposite the next day. He is God. He’ll perform the Word of His counsel. Trust in His holy Word even if you can’t trace Him in your life, for He will never fail you.
Circumstances may say the opposite to you. But do you know something? Let God be true. Let what He has said be true to you in your heart, and every man or circumstance be a liar.
Whether it’s fear of rejection, an uncertain future, getting financial help or missing God’s providential way, He’s there to fix every issue and heal your pain. There’s more to life than momentary issues. Don’t be afraid. Keep trusting God. He’ll help you.
Everything earthly is temporary, including money, although some are useful. Get divine wisdom, get wealth and other possessions. However, use all of them for God’s glory and not to set your heart on them.
In Matthew 7:7, Jesus teaches that you can place a prayer request to God for something. He says, “Ask, and it will be given to you…”. So the one who asks will receive what He asked God for. It may be slow or not immediate, but it will come.
Give to the one who asks you, even if he has failed to return what you gave multiple times. Give without expecting back. Because if you do, you might be disappointed. You’re a giver in Christ. So manifest this privilege in your life.
One thing that determines how people speak is the content of their hearts. Jesus said that “… the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Luke 6:45 NIV). So to become a wise giver of answers, you must fill your heart with godly content, that is, the Word.
You don’t have to be fast to reach where God wants you to be. God is the director of your life. He determines the speed with which you ought to move, not yourself. If He tells you to be patient, control yourself and be patient.
You may have silenced others from speaking into your life. But I challenge you, “Don’t plan your sudden destruction by becoming stiff-necked.” Stop complaining and being stubborn to listen to advice, especially the one which comes from God’s Word, and your life in Christ will be glorious.
When Jesus denied to listen to his unbelieving brothers to go publicly to the festival of Tabernacles in John 7, He did it as a wise man. He later went privately, after they left Him alone. Sometimes, to ease off your pressure, spend some time with God alone, so that other peoples’s voices will become silent.
