Knowing God Devotional is an online daily devotional written by Andrews Baah Kwafo, the president of The Bible Daily Network.
Have you not read Titus 2:12, where the Bible tells us that grace teaches us to deny all manner of ungodliness? You have the power to silence every demonic thought suggested by the enemy in your mind to taunt you to do anything God won’t be pleased with.
When God tells you to turn away from sin, He just wants to protect you. It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the Almighty God (see Hebrews 10:31). Live clean before the Lord, whether people are watching you or not. It is for your own good.
Sometimes, when God prevents you from doing certain things, it’s for your own protection, not limitation. Adam and Eve’s case wasn’t different. God wanted their minds to be filled with only what is good, not a mixture of good and evil. And let me tell you that that desire is still in God’s heart for every believer today.
Eve’s continual staring at that forbidden tree watered down her conscience of not eating from it, and she later succumbed to that lust. Don’t let that be your case. You are not supposed to flirt with things God has called you to flee from and think you have enough strength to face that temptation. No! Don’t go near it as much as possible.
For you to become one flesh with your wife, you need intimacy. That intimacy is exclusive to God, and it requires privacy. Prepare for your marriage, and never hesitate to ask God for help as you prepare to marry.
You are not called to do things people like, but what God tells you to do, which some people will like it and others won’t. Don’t be so bothered by what others say about you.
The Christian has life, but that life is the life of Jesus operational in Him. On the other hand, the unbeliever does not have life because he doesn’t have Jesus. So, here is truth. The God-kind of life surpasses anything you can see in this world. Don’t be deceived.
Don’t let the passing pleasures of the world tell you that it is pointless to live a godly life in this perverse generation. There is more enjoyment in God than you can ever think of. Draw near to Him, and love Him with all your heart, soul and mind. He will never leave nor forsake you.
Don’t feel bothered when those of the world speak evil of you. Don’t feel bad for standing for Christ in the face of multiple tribulations. God is greater than anybody in this world. He knows you and calls you His child. Fret not, for He is with you.
The Father loves you so much that you don’t need to be afraid to draw near Him. Yes, God is sovereign, all-powerful and encompassing God. But His love personality has created the platform for every human being to draw nearer to Him. That is why no matter how bad you think you are, you don’t need to be afraid to come near a loving God willing to open the depth of His love for you.
Do not be shy about proclaiming the name of Jesus to people you meet in your daily walk of life. You might wait forever if you want to get millions of dollars before holding crusades. Getting one soul saved each day can contribute to thousands accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Saviour within your lifetime.
Can you forgive yourself for what you’ve done and let God’s refreshing grace renew you? When you feel condemned, run to Jesus in prayer. Pour out your heart to Him. But after He has healed you of your shortcomings, don’t return to satisfying the fleshly desires.
