LIVING WATER: CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SATURDAY 22 JANUARY,, 2022: MAKE THE REST YOUR BEST

By C.A.C WORLDWIDE

TOPIC FOR SAT 22/1/22: Make the rest your best

Read Luke 7:37-50

MEMORISE: See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16)

EXPOSITION

In 1988, the Nigerian Super Eagles were 4 goals down, few minutes to the end of the match between her and the then USSR. Then the team changed their tactics, making the most of the last few minutes. It paid off; the table was turned around, and they won the match. Some are late starters in life. They might have begun so late, sometimes, having blown up opportunities, yet, they still find favour to get to their destinies.

Onesimus was a bad employee. He ended up being a runaway slave, but God used Paul to set him on the right path. Apostle Paul himself was not a good starter as far as the gospel is concerned. Nevertheless, as soon as he started in Christ, he utilised every opportunity to the glory of God.

Mary Magdalene lived the rest of her life, the best way (God-glorifying) after Christ delivered her of seven demons. She became a follower of Christ and one of the women that ministered to His physical needs. She anointed Him with an expensive alabaster jar of perfume (Lk. 7:37-38). She was the first to visit Jesus’ tomb, and ran ahead to inform His disciples of His miraculous, glorious resurrection.

Can your spouse be proud of you? Are you a father who has not done well to your children, or an employer/employee without good reputation? Are you a leader who has been performing below expectations? Living in regret isn’t the solution. Instead, make sure that the rest of your life/opportunities are done the best way (God-pleading way). Be the best to your spouse, children, employee/employer, or followers.

Make the most of your remaining days on earth. Paul admonishes: ‘Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days’ (Eph. 5:16 NLT); ‘Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!’ (The Message); ‘These are evil times, so make every minute count’ (CEV); ‘I mean that you should use every opportunity you have for doing good, because these are evil times’ (ERV).

PRAYER POINTS

1. God forgive me for those years that were not properly used for You and people around me.

2. Help my resolve to use the rest of my life as the best that will come from me, O Lord.

3. Lord, help our leaders at all levels to make the most of their times and privileges for the betterment of their followers, and ultimately, God’s glory.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Exodus 11 – 13

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Beloved Reader, Remember! John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”

If you are ready to give your life to Christ Jesus, please pray the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I confess all my sin, have mercy on me, forgive me all my sin. Lord Jesus come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation! Congratulations! You are now born again. You need to belong to a Bible-Believing Church where you can know more. For testimonies, counselling or prayer requests, visit, CAC 13 Celestial Way, Ketu 100242, Lagos.

Beware! This Scripture: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12, is happening in our days.
Our prayer is: any power or any problem that will kill our love for God, blood of Jesus shall destroy and flush them away from us, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

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Beloved! We are in perilous time when kidnappings, banditry and other vices have become daily occurrences. But the Lord is saying, do not be afraid! Be strong in the Lord! Be bold & be courageous!

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you shall not be a victim to whatever calamity flying around by day or by night, in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Shalom!