Topic: Real Conversion [DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday July 3, 2018]
Text: Mark 10:13-16 (KJV)
Key Verse: “Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein” (Mark 10:15).
MESSAGE:
Children are the greatest gift to parents. When they are young, they offer the best company. Their laughter is contagious; their questions are sincere; their trust is absolute and they often tell the truth. Also, they do not have evil intentions or keep list of offenders.
Children were brought to Jesus, as He taught in the coasts of Judea around Jordan, by their mothers who joined the crowd. But His disciples rebuked the women. Perhaps, they thought Jesus was too busy to be disturbed by little children. But He rebuked them and asked them to allow the children to come to Him. He further revealed that conversion is incomplete until one possesses the humility and simplicity of children.
What special characteristics in children are highlighted in our text as evidence of conversion? The children brought to Christ were described as ‘little children’ in their state of sincere innocence who hadn’t reached the age of accountability. They do not have ulterior motive and diplomacy of adults.
No wonder the Scripture reveals that of such is the kingdom of God. This implies that making it to heaven requires the innocence and simplicity of children. You must repent of all your sins, ask the Lord to pardon you of all the wrongs you have committed and believe in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross to atone for your sins before you can have this real conversion characterised by childlikeness.
Thought For The Day: The nature of children is the vibrant element of a true Christian.
Bible Reading In One Year: 2 Kings 5-8
If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
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 online please send your testimonies and prayer request to contact@faithoyedepo.org, 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
The post DCLM Daily Manna 3 July, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – Real Conversion appeared first on Flatimes.