Today’s Devotion
Topic: A Very Important Question
Text: Luke 3: 10- 14
10 “What should we do then?” the crowd asked. 11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” 12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” 13 “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” he told them. 14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.” Amen
John the Baptist was born to be the forerunner of our Lord Jesus. He was to prepare the way for the Lord by preaching and baptizing into repentance.
One day, he said to his followers, “the axe is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Luke 3: 9). Everyone came to him with the same question: what should we do then?
Some of us have big dreams and plans. Others have high expectations of God, HE MUST SHOW HIMSELF STRONG. Only few are asking themselves “what should I do?” What should I do to bear good fruits ? What should I do to avoid the wrath and judgment of God? What should I do differently? What must I do better? What must I do to maintain my blessings?
Until we question ourselves on those areas of our lives that require restructuring or improvements, so as to find and apply inspired solutions from the Word of God, our expectations of anything from God may not be met.
Let us all in a moment ponder over our lives in totality. Question yourself on all the areas that you didn’t strive best, especially in your relationship with God and people. Repent from all sin. Make a decision to live for God and demonstrate His love through giving/ sharing.
Do not extort money from people or falsely accuse them. Be diligent with your work and CONTENT WITH YOUR PAY. With God on our side, there will be much greatness for all God’s children, especially those who believe in, and, live for, Him! Begin to pray now.
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