LIVING WATER: CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2022: DON’T BE A TALEBEARER

Written by C.A.C Worldwide

TOPIC FOR SUN: 13/02/22: Don’t be a talebearer

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Read:  2 Samuel 1:1-16

MEMORISE:

You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbour: I am the Lord (Leviticus 19:16)

EXPOSITION

A talebearer is one who maliciously gossips, or reveals secrets. He destructively meddles (in form of idle talk or rumour) in the private affairs of others. This is a form of character assassination. A talebearer is a list and slanderer who always gives false witness, and love evil report.

He gossips in an indiscreet manner. He sheds blood with the words of his mouth. He doesn’t mind what take he bears, whether it is profitable or not. Are you one? The Bible warns about the havoc that talebearers wreck on others. ‘The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body’ (Prov. 26:22). We are equally warned not to meddle with talebearers, even as today commemorates World Radio Day (Prov. 20:19).

The Amalekites soldier in our golden text for today’s dose of the Living Water came from the battlefield to give a report to David. He wanted favour from David, which made him to give the details of King Saul’s death, though exaggerated, in fact, lying against himself. He was glad at the fall of King Saul. He saw that as an opportunity to accrue to himself an undue honour.

Unknown to him, he messed with the wrong person – a man who loved even his enemies and wouldn’t allow the Lord’s anoint to fall by his sword. That Amalekite’s mouth exposedhimself to destruction because of his dishonesty, greed and unwholesome ambition. He had wrongly thought David would rejoice at his “enemy’s” fall, but he missed it.

Hope you aren’t like that Amalekite – rejoicing when your “enemy” is in danger (Prov. 24:17; Mic. 7:8)? Repent today. Instead of being a talebearer, be a carrier of good tidings, most especially, the Gospel of Christ (cf. Isa. 52:7). If you have been engaging in this wicked act that can cause irreparable damage to others, desist from it, now, so that you will not regret the result.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Pray that God should uproot every seed of gossip and backbiting from your life.

2. Pray that God will fight for you and defend you wherever people are gathering to accuse you falsely.

3. Pray for CAC Medayese Region, our father in the Lord, the Superintendent, and its officers at the various levels, as led by the Spirit of God.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Numbers 3 – 4

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.

Thank you for your patient with us. And thank you for all your comments, observations, feedbacks and time spent on this platform. We cherish your presence here.

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!

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