Saturday 27 Dec 2014

December 27: Proverbs 22:17-21

Key Verse: Proverbs 22:19
So that your trust may be in the Lord; I have instructed you today, even you.

Devotion:
I would like this coming year to be a year when we all get to read our bibles on a regular basis; a year where we all draw closer to God and a year where we all share a bit more about our God with the people around us. Wouldn’t that be a fantastic year! Well, let’s make it happen!

If you want to see revival or church growth, then someone has to start the ball rolling. If you want vegetables growing in your garden then someone has to dig up the earth and get fertilizer in so they will grow! That initial work is going to have to be done so the rest of the growing cycle can continue, including watering, feeding, sunshine and cover, all required in the right dose and right time to ensure maximum yield for your crops. If you miss out on steps the crops will not be as good as they should. If you miss out on the early steps then your crops may be in danger of failing up front!

Our first step in growth in Christ is getting to know Him better and getting to know His will. What better ways than to get into your bibles, get into church and get into regular meetings with people who share the same outlook toward God as you do. I know there are many churches out there who don’t have the same views as you and many who may just be comfortable with the lot they have. Well, break the mould and make a difference!

Even you will be able to get closer to God if you try and make it more personal. Even you can make a difference by spreading the Gospel and showing people what true Christianity is about. Let us leave behind religion and move forward with Christ and let us start by making a difference now before we get lost in the new year!

Points to Ponder:
Are you resolving to make a change?

Will you walk closer with God?