Memorise: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself
unspotted from the world. James 1:27
Read: Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye
present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is
your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
The major difference between David and the other soldiers at the war
front was simply the fact that David could not stand the insult and blasphemy
against the God of Israel. He knew God so well, and he feared and honoured Him
so much that he decided to confront the giant warrior called Goliath without
any fear of losing his life. David, in this case, took the meaning of
acceptable service to another level. It can be very painful when the authority
of God is so challenged, you will want to do anything to defend Him even if it
means doing so with your life. In 1st Samuel 17:23-26, Goliath came
out, boasted exceedingly and asked; “Where is the God of Israel?” For as many
as had no intimate relationship with God, this threat, challenge and disgraced
meant nothing to them. But then, one day, a little boy who loved the Lord was
there, he heard Goliath talk against his God and he got very angry. His love
for God propelled him to dare this giant that was bringing shame on God and His
people.
It can be very painful when you have problem that has persisted,
especially when you know that your God is more than able to solve it. People
may even ask, “Did you not say your God can do all things? Why has He not done
yours?” Yes, it can be painful, but you must be prepared to love God to the
extent of not minding what people say about your condition.
In Psalms 115:1-3, when the unbelievers where asking the psalmist: “Where
is your God?” instead of being embarrassed or wallow in self-pity, he was not
bothered. In fact, he began to make excuses for God because of his love for
Him. He replied them: “Are you asking of my God because of this little problem?
My God is still in Heaven. He is still on the throne and He cannot be
dethroned. If you must know, my God does whatever He pleases and is not
accountable to anyone. Whether He does it or not, you cannot take Him to court.
He knows the right time to solve this problem because your time and mine may
not be His. Is it not for me? I am prepared to wait for His time; I am not in
any hurry”. With that kind of answer, the mouths of the enemies will be
stopped. How much do you love God? The proof of your love for God against all
odds in the mark of an acceptable service unto Him!
Prayer Point: Father, I commit my life to You wholeheartedly.
Bible in one year: Numbers 7:84-10:10, Psalms 140
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