Devotional
Monday 10th February, 2025
Prov.14.12 - There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Human choice of the complex and exciting ways of life over the simple way through Christ might seem right and perfect in their hearts because to them, it makes the world interesting and fun filled. Salvation was offered free of charge, no, many want it with costly and unimaginable sacrifices. A typical African want something magical and dramatic. And so, when solutions to problems don't come dramatic and magical they seem ineffectual. It is a common stand that any charm that doesn't cost you a fortune might not be effective. Life and death are options placed before all men. Be careful of what you choose. The fact that it's a consensus' choice doesn't make it a right choice.
Christ shed His blood to put an end to blood shed and sacrifices, whether of animal or human, yet some believe there can be no solution to human challenges without shedding blood most of which has to be the innocent's. You'll wonder sometimes about the happenings in the world. Many people are engaging in some unimaginable things to live or survive, they do crazy things for fame and wealth, for polical posts as if their lives depend on it. How would any sane man explain why a boy of 17years sacrificed his friend for money rituals. Wickedness and horrific incidents have become so normal to many that they make jokes and merry while others are in pains. They rejoice when they get there desires, not minding whose life or destiny had to go for it. Such people remain under the terrible judgment of God if they fail to repent.
In Matt. 6:33ff, Jesus expressly admonished all to seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness. We should not worry about food, clothing, shelter and the future, for with Him, they are all settled. But many are not satisfied with that simple word of God, they care more for the other things than the kingdom, they want soothsayers who will tell them how tomorrow will be, wanting all the goodies the world has to offer. They want to have the future today, and so go the extra miles to achieve their aims and in the process many get into satanism, Cultism and many tough covenants and complex secrets to survive in the world. The devil doesn't have any free gift, don't dine with him.
"Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink--even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk--it's all free! - Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Isa.55.1&2
Further Readings: Prov. 14:1-17; Isa. 55; Rom. 3:1-31
Prayers:
Oh gracious Lord. Let Your mercy and grace order my steps in the right way of righteousness. Cause me to work in it without looking back. Deliver those who are lost in the way of sin and death. Help me to drink from the well 9f Your salvation. I pray in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen
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