Knowing God Devotional is an online daily devotional written by Andrews Baah Kwafo, the president of The Bible Daily Network.
If you are young and want to know what to do to stay on the path of purity, you only need to live according to God’s Word. And that’s a lot. Why? Because it requires you to be regular in your personal fellowship with God and active in ministry. That urge to live following God’s ways must be nurtured, so take responsibility for that.
The Psalmist said in Psalms 118:8 that it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. That implies putting your trust in man doesn’t guarantee safety. Why? Because people can fail and disappoint you on many occasions.
Can you extend your depth of love to another fellow? That person doesn’t have to act right before he deserves your love. If you wait for people to start behaving well before you love them, you are going to find faults and multiple reasons not to do so. But God’s love has no loopholes.
Dear one, weep not when a faithful servant of God passes on. It may be sad to hear that on the news or even see it happen in your family. But meditate on the legacy that person has left behind and multiply it to impact many more people. Why do I say that? Because the Word of God never grows old.
David said in Psalm 113:2, “Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore.” He was called a man after God’s heart, not because he wanted something from God but because he adored God all his life. Yes, it’s difficult to live like David in this modern generation full of distractions. But maintaining our focus on God is key.
You are God’s righteousness in Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:21). So, you are the one who cannot be shaken because your life is anchored and hidden with Christ in God (see Colossians 3:2). However, to enjoy the full benefits of this provision in Christ, you must walk in that consciousness (or be presentminded in the truth of God’s Word concerning your life).
People are living good lives, and some are having difficulties. If you feel that things have been late in your life, God has got you covered. He will come through for you. However, you must take steps to improve as you receive it from the Lord in prayer.
When David said, commit your way to the Lord, he meant that whatever you do, put the God factor in it. In other words, do not think everything and anything will work for your good just because you did it. You need God.
As a Christian, don’t make your pastor solely responsible for your discipleship. Set up systems and structures in your life that will allow you to spend a lot of quality time with the Lord. As you grow, you’ll get busier. So, start early, and it’ll help you in your faith journey.
As you grow in this life, remember that you must have a forward-looking mentality in Christ, regardless of the seasonal changes you may encounter. Learn to be adaptive to changes. Be faithful to God for what He has called you to do, irrespective of the issues you face. It can only get better with you, so hope in the Lord.
Whatever God has called you to do, you will not get it easy. There are hurdles that you need to overcome, challenges to confront, and a lot of behind-the-scenes responsibilities that you must take charge of. If you see any ministry, business or institution blossoming out there, I can tell you that people sacrificed a lot of time to build it.
How you respond to situations is crucial. If you weep so much about the issue, that won’t solve it. But when you find comfort in God and ask for His direction in approaching the solution, that is what will make the difference. You are allowed to weep when you face a challenge, but don’t let it get you so much that you don’t rise and take action.
